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White House AI vetting plan to exempt lower-cost ‘open’ models
34+ min ago (126+ words) By Owen Dahlkamp, Brendan Bordelon, Cheyenne Haslett | 08/05/2026 06:20 AM EDT The details of the framework, which would govern the voluntary review of advanced AI models, come after a Tuesday meeting at the White House with top tech companies. A smartphone screen…...
Sunrise co-founder, data center critic nabs big primary
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (550+ words) By Timothy Cama | 08/05/2026 06:40 AM EDT The Michigan Senate Democratic primary, the biggest race of the night, remained too close to call. William Lawrence during a rally in Lansing, Michigan, on July 19. Andrew Roth/Sipa USA via AP William Lawrence, a…...
Trump’s China crackdown could target AI data center gear
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (187+ words) By John Hendel, Daniel Desrochers | 08/05/2026 06:21 AM EDT Industry officials told POLITICO they’re anxious about the scope of a potential import ban. Previous U.S. import restrictions have targeted Chinese telecom companies such as Huawei as well as drones, routers and humanoid…...
Coming to a county near you: A data center moratorium
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (181+ words) By Adam Aton | 08/05/2026 05:00 AM EDT Most states now have at least one city or county that moved to pause new data center construction. Demonstrators wave signs during a protest against data center expansion in Imperial, California, on July 18. Sandy Huffaker…...
Virginia girds for data center-focused House races
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1500+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. By Kinnia Cheuk, Amelia Davidson | 08/04/2026 06:20 AM EDT Pressure from voters and advocacy groups has spurred House hopefuls to champion bills targeting data center development. Virginia lawmakers defending their House seats this…...
Dems cite climate concerns to probe insurers’ use of credit scores
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (198+ words) By Amelia Davidson | 08/04/2026 06:05 AM EDT House and Senate Democrats are looking for more data on how home insurers calculate their pricing. Senate Banking ranking member Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts is leading Democrats from both chambers in asking insurance companies about…...
Extreme heat offers sneak peak of grid’s data center challenges
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (140+ words) By Benjamin Storrow | 08/04/2026 06:09 AM EDT A summer surge in power consumption is straining regional grids that are also seeing a boom in data center energy demand. Madison Hermes, 11, carries a doll as she cools off in a water fountain on…...
Texas governor puts data center grid approvals on hold
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (476+ words) By Shelby Webb | 08/03/2026 04:35 PM EDT Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new directive to state regulators and power grid operators Monday. New data centers in Texas have been put on hold in a striking reversal by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who…...
Heinrich releases data center energy plan
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (702+ words) By Josh Siegel | 08/03/2026 06:13 AM EDT The New Mexico Democrat plans to push the legislation if Democrats retake the Senate next year. Senate Energy and Natural Resources ranking member Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) walks to a vote at the Capitol on Thursday....
Texas regulators urged to halt $33B transmission plan
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (1530+ words) By Shelby Webb | 08/03/2026 06:46 AM EDT Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is among the leaders calling for a pause, which could spell trouble for data centers hungry for electricity. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks last year at the Texas Capitol in…...