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With the proliferation of data center proposals across the U.S., state lawmakers are introducing legislation aimed at addressing, among other things, the costs, energy use and potential environmental impacts of data centers.
An increase in electricity demand due to greater use of artificial intelligence should be taken into consideration in managing load growth and setting policies, according to an article in the energy research journal Joule.
Tech companies are starting to recognize that they can’t just arrive in a community and expect utilities “to solve their problems” as it relates to the development of data centers, said Mike Dammer, Manager of Emerging Technology at Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric.
A new report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimates that data center load growth has tripled over the past decade and is projected to double or triple by 2028.
The following is a transcript of the April 27, 2026, episode of Public Power Now. Learn more about subscribing to Public Power Now at Publicpower.org/Podcasts. Some quotes may have been edited for clarity. Paul Ciampoli Welcome to the latest episode of Public Power Now. I'm Paul Ciampoli, APPA's
TS Conductor recently announced the opening and start of operations at its newest manufacturing plant in Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Santee Cooper has issued its 2026 Solar Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified solar developers to submit proposals for new utility-scaled photovoltaic projects to be added across its service territory through 2030.
The U.S. Department of Energy on May 18 issued an emergency order authorizing the PJM Interconnection to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities.
The House Committee on Appropriations on May 20 passed 34 to 25 the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for 2027.
ISO New England expects sufficient energy supplies this summer, when the region typically sees its highest demand for electricity.