AI & EnergySep 15, 2026
The Hidden Cost of the AI Data Center Boom: Why Communities Are Pushing Back
AI data centers consume as much power as 100,000 homes each, yet host communities face higher electricity bills and fewer than 150 permanent jobs.
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AI & EnergySep 15, 2026
The AI Energy Myth: Why Consumers Think AI Uses 30 Times More Power Than It Actually Does
Consumers overestimate AI energy consumption by 30 times, but new Bain research forecasts AI will use just 0.7% of global electricity.
AI & EnergySep 14, 2026
Oman Launches Green AI Alliance to Align Tech Growth with Clean Energy
Oman's new Green AI Alliance unites government, industry, and academia to power artificial intelligence growth with clean energy, supporting Vision 2040.
AI & EnergySep 14, 2026
Nuclear Power's Unexpected Partner: Why AI Is Forcing a Global Energy Reckoning
AI's explosive energy needs are forcing a global nuclear reckoning, with the IAEA projecting nuclear capacity to triple by 2060 to power data centers.
AI & EnergySep 14, 2026
Big Tech Is Now Paying Communities Hundreds of Millions to Accept AI Data Centers
AI data centers now come with massive community payouts, including a $110 million Maryland deal covering schools, water systems, and farmland preservation.
AI & EnergySep 14, 2026
Southeast Asia's Nuclear Bet: How AI Is Forcing Thailand and Vietnam to Rethink Energy
Thailand and Vietnam are betting on nuclear energy, including small modular reactors, to power AI data centers as the region races to meet surging.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
Taiwan and Thailand Are Becoming Asia's Green AI Hub. Here's Why That Matters.
Zettabyte and Raku Advanced Tech plan to build solar-powered AI data centers across Asia, starting in Taiwan and Thailand, to meet surging AI demand with.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
Finland's New AI Data Center Tackles the GPU Power Problem with a Radical Design Shift
Finland's new AI data center separates physical infrastructure from GPU hardware, letting facilities upgrade to 100kW-per-rack chips without costly.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
Why AI Data Centers Are Becoming Specialized Ecosystems, Not Just Server Farms
AI data centers are evolving into specialized ecosystems, with liquid cooling, custom chips, and redesigned layouts redefining data center power demands.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
How One Massachusetts Data Center Proved Green AI Doesn't Have to Be a Pipe Dream
A Massachusetts data center runs on 90% carbon-free power and proves green AI infrastructure is achievable, offering a replicable blueprint for.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
India and Russia Plot Nuclear-AI Partnership While Pentagon Races to Deploy Microreactors by 2028
India and Russia plan a 7,200-megawatt nuclear plant and AI ventures while the Pentagon races to deploy a microreactor by 2028.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
The Supply Chain Bet: How America Is Building the Nuclear Infrastructure for AI
The DOE is distributing $94 million across eight companies to build the domestic nuclear supply chain powering AI data centers with round-the-clock SMR.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
Iowa's Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant Could Restart by 2029 to Meet Growing Power Demands
NextEra Energy plans to restart Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant by 2029, supported by a $1.9 billion DOE loan, as demand for reliable, carbon-free power.
AI & EnergySep 11, 2026
How Tech Giants and Utilities Are Using Nuclear Power to Keep AI Affordable
Tech giants and utilities are using nuclear power deals to shield ratepayers from AI energy costs, with 281 signatories now backing the Ratepayer.
AI & EnergySep 10, 2026
Advanced Nuclear Fuel Technology Takes Center Stage as Industry Gathers to Solve AI's Power Crisis
Advanced nuclear fuel technology could unlock faster, cheaper AI power; Lightbridge CEO Seth Grae will address financing and fuel innovation at three.
AI & EnergySep 9, 2026
Nuclear's Unexpected Comeback: Why Wall Street Is Betting Billions on Atomic Power for AI
AI's hunger for power is reviving nuclear energy, with Wall Street betting billions, tech giants signing 25-year deals, and a $1.9B federal loan.
AI & EnergySep 9, 2026
Why Your AI Data Center Might Soon Run on Direct Current Instead of Alternating Current
AI data centers may soon run on 800 VDC power, cutting conversion losses and boosting efficiency as a new ABB and BCG report backs hybrid AC/DC systems.
AI & EnergySep 8, 2026
The Unsexy Nuclear Fix That Could Power AI: Why Steam Generators Matter More Than New Reactors
Apollo Atomics says a redesigned steam generator can shrink nuclear reactors 40 times and cut costs enough to beat natural gas at 3 cents per kilowatt.
AI & EnergySep 8, 2026
The Unsexy Fix Keeping Nuclear Plants Running for AI: Why Coatings and Composites Matter More Than New Reactors
Polymeric coatings and repair composites are quietly keeping aging nuclear plants online, and that unglamorous fix may matter more for AI power than any.
AI & EnergySep 7, 2026
Google Launches AI Accelerator Across Asia-Pacific to Tackle Environmental Measurement Crisis
Google selected 16 Asia-Pacific teams to use AI for environmental measurement, targeting the data gaps blocking billions in climate finance.
AI & EnergySep 7, 2026
Malaysia's New Green AI Data Center Aims for 100% Renewable Power
Malaysia's new AI data center will run on 100% renewable energy with a PUE of 1.20, setting a green benchmark for Southeast Asia's AI infrastructure.
AI & EnergySep 7, 2026
Nuclear-Powered Ships Are Coming: Why the UK and US Just Launched a 'Pink Corridor' to Make It Happen
The UK and US are testing a transatlantic nuclear-powered shipping route, but no vessel exists yet; the Pink Corridor targets the regulatory and port.
AI & EnergySep 5, 2026
How a U.S.-Japan-Korea Nuclear Alliance Could Reshape AI's Power Future
The U.S., Japan, and South Korea signed a trilateral SMR pact to counter China and Russia while powering AI's surging electricity demands.
AI & EnergySep 5, 2026
Why Your AI Chatbot Query Uses Way Less Energy Than You Think
A 2026 study found AI chatbot queries use just 0.31 watt-hours, far below widely cited figures, but only if you know exactly what is being measured.
AI & EnergySep 4, 2026
AI Is Redesigning Fusion Fuel Targets: How Machine Learning Could Unlock Cleaner Nuclear Power
Machine learning now helps fusion engineers place microscopic voids to absorb shock waves, making fusion fuel targets more reliable and closer to.
AI & EnergySep 4, 2026
India and Germany Team Up on Energy-Efficient AI for Healthcare
India and Germany are building energy-efficient AI for healthcare, targeting medical imaging and mental health apps that work on low-power infrastructure.
AI & EnergySep 4, 2026
Nvidia's $99 Billion Bet: How the Chip Giant Is Financing AI's Power Problem
Nvidia's equity holdings surged from $7 billion to $99 billion in one year, as the chip giant bankrolls AI labs, cloud providers, and data center power.
AI & EnergySep 4, 2026
How Infineon and Skeleton Are Solving AI Data Centers' Densest Power Challenge
Infineon and Skeleton Technologies are combining supercapacitors and power semiconductors to solve AI data centers' growing power density crisis.
AI & EnergySep 3, 2026
Nuclear Fuel Breakthroughs and SMR Stock Volatility Signal a Shifting Energy Landscape for AI
SMR stocks Oklo and NuScale have fallen sharply in 2026, yet analysts see up to 97% recovery potential as AI data centers push nuclear power toward rapid.
AI & EnergySep 3, 2026
Green IT Market Poised to Quadruple as AI Workloads Force a Reckoning on Energy Efficiency
AI energy efficiency is now a $140 billion opportunity, as surging AI workloads force companies to rethink infrastructure, cooling, and power strategy.
AI & EnergySep 3, 2026
The Uranium Supply Crisis That Could Stall AI's Nuclear Power Dreams
Uranium demand is outpacing supply at its fastest pace in a generation, pushing long-term contract prices to all-time highs and threatening AI's nuclear.
AI & EnergySep 2, 2026
Why the U.S. Government Is Pushing Communities to Host AI Data Centers
The Trump administration is urging communities to host AI data centers, with Commerce Secretary Lutnick claiming they lower local power costs and generate.
AI & EnergySep 2, 2026
Wave Energy Gets an AI Brain: How Ocean Power Could Help Feed Data Centers
Eco Wave Power is using AI-powered digital twins to make ocean wave energy predictable enough to power data centers facing an 8-year grid connection.
AI & EnergySep 2, 2026
Liquid Cooling Emerges as Critical Solution for Dense AI Server Deployments
Two-phase liquid cooling lets data centers fit dual 600W GPUs in a single server unit, tackling the thermal bottleneck slowing dense AI deployments.
AI & EnergySep 1, 2026
Two Companies Team Up to Solve AI's Biggest Problem: Where to Put All That Power
Tersis Technologies and Flux Core are pairing waste-to-energy tech with decentralized data centers to power AI compute on-site, bypassing grid delays.
AI & EnergyAug 31, 2026
How AI Data Centers Are Getting a Power Upgrade: GE Vernova's New Stability Technology
GE Vernova's new medium-voltage UPS for AI data centers could triple its per-gigawatt revenue, with the technology set to ship in mid-2027.
AI & EnergyAug 31, 2026
Intel's Renewable Energy Push Cuts Chip Manufacturing Emissions by Up to 70%
Intel cut chip manufacturing emissions by up to 70% using 99% renewable electricity globally, showing AI energy efficiency gains are possible at scale.
AI & EnergyAug 31, 2026
Indigenous Leaders in Canada Are Building the Country's First Native-Owned Nuclear Power Plant
Two Mi'kmaw First Nations in New Brunswick are leading Canada's first Indigenous-owned small modular reactor, replacing a coal plant that must close by.
AI & EnergyAug 30, 2026
Nature's New Nuclear Report Reveals Why Small Reactors Could Power AI Data Centers, But Big Hurdles Remain
Small modular reactors could power AI data centers, but fuel shortages, waste rules, and factory economics may delay commercial SMR fleets past 2030.
AI & EnergyAug 30, 2026
Five Companies Named Finalists for 2026 Global Sustainability Awards Using AI to Cut Energy and Waste
Five companies, including NVIDIA and Canon Europe, are finalists for the 2026 Global Sustainability Awards, using AI to cut energy use, reduce food waste.
AI & EnergyAug 29, 2026
California Lawmakers Strike Deal on Data Center Power Rules as AI Boom Strains the Grid
California lawmakers finalized data center power rules requiring facilities to fund grid upgrades, shielding consumers from up to $1.8 billion in costs.
AI & EnergyAug 29, 2026
3D Printing Meets Nuclear Power: How AI-Driven Manufacturing Could Transform Reactor Design
3D Systems and SRNL are using AI-driven 3D printing to manufacture complex nuclear reactor components faster, targeting a market that could hit 120.
AI & EnergyAug 29, 2026
Microsoft's AI Data Center in New Jersey Faces Major Backlash Over Unpermitted Turbines and Environmental Violations
Microsoft's New Jersey AI data center faces backlash over 62 unpermitted gas turbines, an illegal LNG tank, and violations threatening local water.
AI & EnergyAug 28, 2026
A New Memory Technology Could Cut AI's Energy Demands by Up to 100 Times
SOT-MRAM memory technology can run AI tasks 100 times faster at a fraction of the power, potentially slashing data center energy demands worldwide.
AI & EnergyAug 28, 2026
AI Is Helping Algae Become Living Factories for Sustainable Biofuel
AI is helping algae biofuel production by spotting cell-level variations in real time, a breakthrough that could make sustainable fuel far cheaper and.
AI & EnergyAug 28, 2026
Floating Nuclear Plants Are Coming to Long Beach. Here's What That Means for AI's Energy Crisis.
The Port of Long Beach is partnering with a nuclear startup to deploy floating small modular reactors, aiming to power AI's energy-hungry future cleanly.
AI & EnergyAug 27, 2026
How AI and Nuclear Power Are Finding Each Other: X-Energy's Xe-100 Reactor Targets Data Centers
X-Energy's Xe-100 small modular reactor targets AI data centers with a 95% capacity factor, backed by 144 reactors committed across the U.S. and U.K.
AI & EnergyAug 27, 2026
Data Centers' Hidden Water Crisis: Why AI's Power Hunger Is Draining Global Water Supplies
Data centers could consume 644 billion liters of water yearly by 2030, but smarter cooling tech may cut that figure nearly in half.
AI & EnergyAug 27, 2026
The Hidden Power Players Behind AI's GPU Boom: Why Chip Makers Are the Real Bottleneck
Power management chip makers are emerging as the hidden bottleneck in AI's GPU boom, as Nvidia's $89 billion data center quarter depends on their.
AI & EnergyAug 26, 2026
Nuclear Stocks Plunge Despite AI Breakthroughs: Why Momentum Matters More Than Progress
Nuclear stocks dropped 7% even as NuScale's AI tools cut retrieval time 80%, revealing why momentum matters more than fundamentals in this sector.
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