Constellation Seeks Data Centers at Power Plants Despite Regulatory Setback
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Constellation Energy will continue to pursue deals to develop data centers on the sites of its U.S. power plants, days after federal regulators dealt a blow to the so-called co-located arrangements, company executives said on Monday.
A rare bee species reportedly put an end to Meta's plans for a nuclear-powered AI data center
Meta's plans for an AI data center running on nuclear power were complicated partly by the discovery of a rare bee species nearby, the FT reported.
US regulator rejects bid to boost nuclear power to Amazon data center
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected an effort Friday to allow an Amazon data center to tap into additional power from a nearby Pennsylvania nuclear plant. The decision could
Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center
Plans by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to build an AI data center in the US that runs on nuclear power were thwarted in part because a rare species of bee was discovered on land earmarked for the project, according to people familiar with the matter.
Nuclear-power stocks slide after regulator rejects plan to power Amazon data center
Nuclear-power stocks fell after regulators voted against a deal between Amazon and Talen Energy. The deal would permit a Talen nuclear plant to provide an Amazon data center with extra power. Nuclear stocks have surged this year as AI data centers boost energy demand.
Talen slides as regulators reject proposal to expand Amazon data center
Shares of Talen Energy (TLN) are under pressure on Monday after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, rejected an amended
Energy regulators scrutinizing data center use reject Amazon bid
Energy regulators are trying to determine how to respond to the recent wave of deals between nuclear plants and data centers that some worry could threaten grid reliability and raise utility bills. Why it matters: Tech companies are seeking direct tie-ups and power purchase agreements with nuclear plants as they clamor for zero-carbon,
U.S. regulator rejects Amazon-Talen nuclear power agreement for data center
CNBC's David Faber breaks down the latest news affecting markets.
US Regulators Reject Plan To Increase Nuclear Energy Flow To Amazon Data Center
The proposal would have boosted the amount of electricity coming from the Pennsylvania power plant from 300 megawatts to 480 megawatts.
Amazon's nuclear datacenter dreams stall as regulators reject power deal
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission cites grid stability concerns Amazon has hit a roadblock in its plans for nuclear-powered US datacenters. Federal regulators rejected a deal that would let it draw more power from a Susquehanna plant to supply new bit barns next to the site,
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As data centers for AI strain the power grid, bills rise for everyday customers
Consumers in some regions of the country are facing higher electric bills due to a boom in tech companies building data centers that guzzle power and force expensive infrastructure upgrades.
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Amazon files for 3.8 million sq ft data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia
Amazon has filed to develop a large data center campus in Louisa County, Virginia. A filing with the US Army Corps of ...
Microsoft tries to whittle down its carbon footprint by building data centers with engineered timber
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Big Tech nuclear power deal hits major regulatory hurdle
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rejected a request to increase the energy sent to Amazon's data centers from a ...