Senate to Review BLM Conservation Approach U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, a Utah Republican, sets a Senate hearing to consider whether the Biden-era federal Bureau of Land Management prioritized conservation over energy development. BLM Seeks Input on Colorado & Nevada Lease Auctions The federal Bureau of Land Management seeks public input on its proposal to auction …
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Google signs Arkansas deals to power growing data centers
New Solar Facility Will Support Regional Data Center Power Demand Just days after announcing plans for a third Oklahoma data center, Google confirmed another major investment in renewable energy infrastructure—this time in Arkansas. Arkansas Business reports the company will be the exclusive buyer of power from the $123 million Redfield Solar Farm in Grant County, …
Another big data center planned at El Paso
Meta Expands Data Center Investment Technology giant Meta Platforms is expanding its investment in El Paso, Texas, committing $1.5 billion for a new artificial intelligence–optimized data center. The project will employ about 100 full-time workers and occupy a 1,000-acre site near the Texas–New Mexico border. The expanded plan marks a major leap from Meta’s original …