data centers

The “ratepayer protection” pledge touted by the president comes as affordability has become a top concern for an American public wary of the possibility that the AI build out could lead to higher utility bills. read more >

The funds will support major updates and new research opportunities at the university's electronics center. read more >

As AI becomes more common in all industries, its impact on mergers and acquisitions is starting to show. read more >

Once-sleepy municipal board meetings in farming towns and growing suburbs now feature crowded rooms of angry residents pressuring local officials to reject the requests. read more >

With the number of different utility projects lined up in the next few years, 2026 will mark an increase in energy bills for many. read more >

The global size of the data center construction market is estimated at $258.56 billion in 2025 and expected to reach about $491.99 billion by 2034. read more >

While AI is becoming more commonplace in businesses across the globe, only time will tell if there will be a return on such a heavy investment into the technology. read more >

Utilities are producing eye-popping forecasts about the amount of electricity they'll need to power massive new data centers that are feeding the fast-growing AI economy. But the forecasts are setting off alarm bells about whether they can be trusted. read more >

Southwest Power Pool and Midcontinent Independent System Operator are advancing major transmission projects. But the latter faces resistance from several states, including Arkansas, over concerns about its project's benefits. read more >

Arkansas is experiencing a multi-billion-dollar data center boom promising major investments, big incentives, and new questions about power and water usage. read more >

Much remains to be learned about the $1 billion data center planned for Little Rock. read more >

The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >

Crypto mines invited stricter regulations by being bad neighbors. read more >