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The problem with the US gas bonanza for data centers
In 2026, the U.S. nearly doubled the gas capacity it’s developing for data centers, risking reversing any emissions cuts achieved so far.
Bianca GiacoboneAug 26, 2026 -
The microbial solution to our massive copper shortfall
Endolith CEO Liz Dennett on why we have a copper recovery problem, and how biology can help.
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Data centers’ hidden water footprint is linked to the grid
A Ceres analysis shows that data centers’ indirect water footprint from power plants dwarfs direct cooling.
Catherine BoudreauAug 25, 2026 -
What PG&E has learned in two years of flexible interconnection
The utility plans to bring its first flexible data center site online this fall — a 5-MW facility in the Bay Area.
Maeve AllsupAug 25, 2026 -
How Heron Power plans to scale first transformer factory to 40 GW
CEO Drew Baglino on the company’s plans to ramp production in the coming years — and combat the U.S. power equipment shortage.
Catherine BoudreauAug 24, 2026 -
Nvidia’s growing collection of energy stakes
With a partnership with Cloverleaf Infrastructure, the chip maker adds powered land to its growing list of energy investments.
Bianca GiacoboneAug 24, 2026 -
In JD Vance’s hometown, this OCED project is turning back to coal
The vice president today is traveling to a factory that once got IRA funding for what would have been a landmark green steel overhaul.
Maeve AllsupAug 21, 2026 -
What electrical engineers want from their jobs
Data centers and the power sector are sparring for talent, which gives the employees more power than ever.
Bianca GiacoboneAug 21, 2026 -
What’s behind Form Energy’s down round
Form raised its Series G at a $1.75-billion pre-money valuation, down from $3 billion in 2024 — but it's not necessarily cause for alarm.
Maeve AllsupAug 20, 2026 -
Can AI revolutionize grid operations?
ThinkLabs AI CEO Josh Wong on the real pressure points for the grid — and how AI can help.
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AI needs a different kind of power plant
Arbor Energy’s solution combines modular turbines, 3D printing, and a different approach to emissions and water.
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Scoop: BlocPower is shutting down
The climate startup is liquidating its assets, and everyone from major banks and venture firms to everyday investors faces losses.
Catherine BoudreauAug 19, 2026 -
The grid’s woes just got bigger in Texas
Gov. Abbott's interconnection pause will simply push data center development off-grid — at least for now.
Elizabeth K. WhitneyAug 18, 2026 -
Do heat batteries make sense for data centers?
Thermal battery makers like Antora and Tempo are claiming their batteries have what it takes to support the data center industry.
Bianca GiacoboneAug 18, 2026 -
Another Voltus data center expansion — this time with Sunrun
This latest expansion of "bring your own capacity" adds residential solar and storage to Voltus’ portfolio in Illinois.
Maeve AllsupAug 17, 2026
