
US data centers face grid bottlenecks as regional operators delay upgrades
Will not meet the July 2025 deadline
Will not meet the July 2025 deadline
The partners will hold a 19.9 percent stake
Shows a strong link between data center proximity and quality of power for consumers
The utility argued that the new rules will incentivize data center operators to make more accurate forecasts
The plan projects data centers to become the biggest driver of new demand connections
The loan is a record high for a US utility
Brian Janous made the remarks when speaking at a briefing on data centers for the Northwest Power and Conservation Council
Data centers want the assured 24/7 power provided by gas, Scott Strazik claims
The report identifies the PJM and ERCOT as areas that will experience the largest growth in demand
Google plans to deploy where the power is
KPN, VodafoneZiggo, the NS, and the Dutch Datacenter Association are among those contesting the decision
The executive admitted that the utility might have to extend the life of its natural gas assets into the 2030s to meet demand
State could face regular blackouts and brownouts
Utility's pipeline of development projects has swelled significantly in 2024
Long-term financial commitments, proportionate to company size, will be required
The firm has 15 new or upgraded transmission lines approved by ERCOT
It is unclear whether the 2GW of new connections comes from one or several customers
The plant could be operational by late 2026
Contracts for data centers with more than 100MW of power demand will require minimum payments under new provisions
The investment has been driven by the growth of the data center industry in its coverage area
CEO Robert Blue, confirms utility is focused on building new capacity to meet rising demand within Virginia
Deals all agreed since August
Overall, industrial demand grew by nine percent, much of that within the semiconductor manufacturing and data center sectors
DCFlex's founding members include some of the most preeminent players in the utility and data center markets
Forecasts that peak demand on its Houston utility could jump a further 30 percent by 2030
Sleath described the current queue for grid connections as “archaic,” with some developers waiting years for upgraded capacity
Demand for natural gas to support data centers could reach up to three billion cubic feet per day
The new rules for the grid operators will require energy producers to offer flexibility from 1MW