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Google is building a data center in Minnesota that won't raise anyone's electric bills. The tech giant is funding massive new clean energy projects, including a groundbreaking battery that stores power for 100 hours instead of the usual few.
Democrats and Republicans are finding common ground on major tech issues while Congress stays gridlocked. Governors from Florida to New York are pushing remarkably similar proposals to regulate artificial intelligence and rein in power-hungry data centers.
Eleven major Australian groups just delivered a game-changing plan requiring data centers to run entirely on new renewable energy. The move protects everyday electricity bills while creating thousands of clean energy jobs.
A global tech company is investing up to $700 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Dundalk, Ireland, creating 200 skilled jobs for engineers and technicians. The partnership with Hanley Energy will produce critical equipment for data centers worldwide while building future talent in County Louth.
Virginia just passed a bill that keeps big tax breaks for data centers but requires them to switch to clean energy and ditch diesel backup generators. It's a first-of-its-kind deal that could reshape how the tech industry powers the cloud.
Google just signed a deal with energy giant AES to run a Texas data center entirely on clean power. The partnership shows how tech companies are making renewable energy the business standard, not just an eco-friendly extra.
Scientists at Penn State have created a breakthrough memory device that combines synthetic DNA with solar cell materials, using 100 times less power than flash drives while storing far more data. The innovation could revolutionize energy-hungry AI data centers and pave the way for brain-like computing.
Google's next data center in Texas will use advanced air cooling instead of water, tackling one of tech's biggest environmental challenges. The facility will pair with new clean energy plants to power AI services while protecting local water supplies.
Apple is opening its first U.S. Mac mini factory in Houston, doubling its manufacturing footprint and creating thousands of jobs while training the next generation of American manufacturers. The tech giant is also expanding AI server production in the city, with locally assembled servers already powering data centers nationwide.
A new partnership between Google and Xcel Energy will bring nearly 2,000 megawatts of carbon-free power to Minnesota's grid while protecting current customers from higher costs. The agreement sets a new standard for how tech companies can support clean energy goals without burdening local ratepayers. #
Singapore's Singtel and Nvidia are opening a groundbreaking AI center to help businesses and government agencies turn AI excitement into real-world solutions. The center tackles the challenge of making cutting-edge technology accessible while keeping sensitive data secure.
Rural Arizona communities losing coal plants are finding hope in an unexpected pairing: small nuclear reactors and data centers that could restore millions in tax revenue and hundreds of jobs. The combination offers a roadmap for towns facing economic decline across the American West.
Google is building its first Minnesota data center and adding enough renewable energy to power thousands of homes without raising electricity bills. The tech giant is covering all costs to expand the grid and protect local ratepayers.
Across America, farmers are rejecting offers worth tens of millions from tech companies wanting to build data centers on their rural land. Their choice shows that some things matter more than money.
A new superconducting cable technology could slash energy waste in AI data centers by replacing copper wiring with materials that transmit power with almost zero resistance. Microsoft just invested $75 million to make it happen.
A New Jersey data center is transforming from energy guzzler to grid helper with a massive battery system. The project shows how tech facilities can support clean energy instead of just consuming it.
Microsoft just reached a major milestone by matching all its electricity use with renewable energy purchases. The tech giant contracted 40 gigawatts of clean power to fuel its AI expansion while keeping its climate promises.
Illinois just introduced groundbreaking legislation to make tech companies—not residents—pay for the explosive growth of power-hungry data centers while protecting the environment. The POWER Act could become a national model for balancing technology expansion with climate goals.
Virginia's first land-based wind farm is under construction in Botetourt County, bringing clean energy and economic growth to the community. The 75-megawatt Rocky Forge Wind Project will power Google's data centers while creating hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue.
Scientists have created computer chips that transmit light with almost zero loss, matching the performance of fiber optic cables. This breakthrough could revolutionize quantum computing, AI data centers, and precision timekeeping.
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