Data Center
Microsoft's Brad Smith Pushes Big Tech to 'Pay Our Way' for AI Data Centers
Amid rising opposition, Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers.
Energy
The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.
Data Center
Big Tech Data Centers: Meta's Massive Nuclear Power Deals, $20B by xAI in Mississippi
Meta's Prometheus AI data center is being built in New Albany, Ohio, and will be a 1-gigawatt cluster spanning spanning multiple buildings.
CTA
CES2026: On AI and Energy, It's Nevada vs. Alaska
Two American frontier governors highlight energy, business climates and federal land control as a strategic advantage.
CES2026
The Coolest Technology from Day 2 of CES2026
Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots.
Data Center
Big Tech's Expanding Plans for Data Centers are Running into Stiff Community Opposition
Communities across the United States are learning from each other’s battles as data center developers branch out in search of faster connections to power sources.
Advanced Energy
Why Are Wind, Solar and Nuclear Advocates So Optimistic in 2026?
Donald Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy.
permitting
House Passes Bill Speeding Permitting Review for Energy and Infrastructure
The bill, known as the SPEED Act, would enact the most significant change in decades to the National Environmental Policy Act. It passed 221-196.
Nuclear
Trump Media to Merge with Nuclear Fusion Company that Wants to Power AI
Fusion technology has been seen as a long way off but tech companies view it as a promising way of powering their energy-hungry AI data centers.
William Young
Federal Judge Throws Out Trump Order Blocking Wind Energy Project
The White House says offshore wind projects were given unfair, preferential treatment during the Biden administration.
Data Center
Georgia Power Says It Needs a Huge Increase in Power Capacity to Meet Data Center Demand
State's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase electricity capacity by 50% over six years to serve data centers.
Data Center
Voters’ Anger at High Electricity Bills and Data Centers Looms Over 2026 Midterms
Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
Expert Opinion
Bill Maguire: Faster Disaster Recovery Depends on Smart Communications Policy
Local governments must be empowered in communications infrastructure policy to ensure faster disaster recovery.
Commerce
Top White House Energy Official Details Plans to Accelerate Nuclear, Grid, and Permitting Reforms
Agen linked grid reliability and nuclear power to meeting current digital infrastructure demands.
Energy
Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage Projects
Despite assurances of safety from proponents, some places in New York are enacting moratoriums on these systems.
Data Center
Private Equity Sees Profits in Power Utilities as Big Tech Seeks More Energy
Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s AI race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the utilities that deliver electricity.
Data Center
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
