Xcel Energy Seeks Massive Power Expansion The explosive growth of data centers across the U.S. — including Oklahoma — is reshaping how utilities plan future power generation. One of the biggest examples is Xcel Energy, which recently told Colorado regulators it needs to invest $22 billion to meet new electricity demand. That demand is largely …
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Energy Brief: Data Centers and Global Energy Developments
U.S. Developments: Data, Energy, and Policy Plans for an $18 billion data center campus north of Chicago are raising concerns over electricity and water usage. Local officials welcome the investment but residents worry about the strain on public resources. At the same time, an investor group including BlackRock and Nvidia will acquire Aligned Data Centers …
Xcel Cancels $600M Amarillo Solar Farm Project
Xcel Energy Cancels Amarillo Solar Farm Plan Energy provider Xcel Energy has canceled its plans to build a massive 1,400-acre solar farm near Amarillo, Texas, following vocal opposition from nearby residents. The project, known as Oneida 2 Solar, was expected to cost nearly $600 million and begin construction in 2027. The solar facility was one …