AI is hungry for electricity, and America cannot build power infrastructure fast enough to keep up. Quartz spent six episodes investigating the bottlenecks, the economics, and the desperate race to keep the lights on. The future of AI may depend less on algorithms than on whether we can rewire a nation. https://qz.com/power-play

The commission voted unanimously to recommend an ordinance creating a "High Impact Development Facility" (HIDF) category to the parish council after adding multiple amendments: two applicant-run community meetings with recorded minutes, a requirement that facilities fund 100% of any power upgrades and not rely on existing grid infrastructure, and a noise baseline with a 45 dB weighted cap (or limited increase over ambient).

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From solar plants exposed to heat and dust to data centers where power continuity is non-negotiable, the Middle East is seeing increasingly varied demands on electrical infrastructure. New requirements from renewable energy and data centers sit alongside the longstanding needs of the region’s oil and gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure sectors. At Middle East Energy 2026, Daqo showed how portfolio breadth, industry-specific integration, and manufacturing scale can work together to support an increasingly complex project landscape. Daqo’s strength lies not only in the breadth of its portfolio, but also in the way its products […]

Industry officials are warning of potential blackouts and economic setbacks if Texas leaders hesitate to proceed with planned infrastructure projects amid growing opposition from residents. This concern arises five years after Winter Storm Uri exposed vulnerabilities in the state’s electrical grid, a situation that initially sparked political repercussions. Opposition is focused on proposed data centers—which

Harlingen Mayor Norma Sepúlveda said cooperation among cities, economic development organizations, utilities, educational institutions and private industry will be essential for the Rio Grande Valley to capitalize on major investments reshaping South Texas.

Vulcan Infrastructure and Power Announces $39.4 Million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) Vulcan Infrastructure and Power (VIP) announced on August 17, 2026, a strategic shift towards an AI/HPC-focused power and infrastructure platform accompanied by a proposed $39.4 million PIPE financing. The company intends to utilize the proceeds to significantly reduce its debt load and

Texas regulators have temporarily paused approvals for new data center construction due to concerns about the state’s electrical grid capacity, Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday. This action isn't a response to political pressure but an evaluation of how to integrate new facilities without straining the power infrastructure. “Our top priority is to protect Texans’ safety

Iowa Utilities Commission Implements New Transmission Line Regulations The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has approved new regulations aimed at minimizing the impact of upcoming large-scale electrical transmission line projects on landowners in Iowa. These rules went into effect July 29 and were communicated today to the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which oversees most of

Electrical transformers are critical components of modern power infrastructure, designed to efficiently transmit and distribute electricity across generation, transmission, and distribution networks. ...

AI construction spending looks like an exponential boom, but the real ceiling is power equipment and grid interconnection. Cash is no substitute for lead time.

Midwest electric utilities are seeking reduced competition in the development of new power lines, citing the need to address escalating energy demands driven by artificial intelligence data centers. A coalition of nine transmission companies, including Ameren and Evergy, has formally requested authorization from federal regulators to automatically secure rights for construction and operation of future

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure

AAL Shipping delivered two transformers weighing nearly 300 metric tons through New Orleans, where Ports America completed a direct vessel to rail transfer supporting US grid projects. #AALShipping #PortsAmerica #ProjectCargo #HeavyLift #PowerInfrastructure

Staff described two new industrial shell buildings and a small data-center-style project using outdoor server pods; staff said the site can use CEC power and that "Meta is actually gonna lease" one of the small centers, though operation and power allocations are not yet finalized.

Maryland faces a pivotal ruling concerning the funding of new power infrastructure for data centers, a decision impacting not only the state but also twelve other states and Washington, D.C. The PJM Interconnection, overseeing the regional electric grid, is finalizing decisions regarding proposals addressing escalating electricity demands driven by data center growth, specifically focusing on

Ukraine has lost about half of its electricity generation capacity since the war began in February 2022, with flexible generating facilities among the hardest hit.

A recent heatwave across much of the eastern United States highlighted both the reliability of the nation’s electric grid and the urgent need for continued investment in its infrastructure. Temperatures exceeding 90 degrees over the Fourth of July weekend spurred widespread concerns about potential electricity shortages. Despite the heightened demand, power remained uninterrupted in southern