5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (883+ words) With US data center electricity use surging, developers must prove they can secure scalable, reliable power before breaking ground. US data center used an estimated 312.6 TWh of electricity in 2025, a 25.5% year-over-year increase – nearly eight times the growth rate of overall…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (324+ words) Recursive self-improvement is touted as AI’s next major milestone. If it’s ever achieved, the impact will be felt across the data center industry and far beyond. Related:The Corrosion Blind Spot in the AI Buildout If AI can repeatedly build…...

3+ week, 7+ hour ago   (459+ words) Early grid intelligence helps data center developers reduce risk and speed decisions. Power availability has become the primary limiting factor for new U.S. data center development. AI-driven load growth is accelerating faster than grid expansion, resulting in congestion, long interconnection queues,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (550+ words) Can data centers stabilize energy grids rather than strain them? Large-load flexibility could be the key to reducing blackouts and costs. At present, data centers are often seen as a risk to the stability of energy grids. But what if…...