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The World's Largest Planned Data Center Is Running Into Trouble

Last summer, Fermi America raised $746 million to build the world's largest data center. Satellite images show the project is at least a year behind the…

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Google Is Considering Natural Gas Without Carbon Capture in Its AI Data Center Strategy

In our latest report, we analyzed 100+ documents, satellite imagery, and 63 data center projects to produce the most comprehensive look at Google's…

Apr 2 • Michael Thomas

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March 2026

Microsoft's Latest Data Center Project Could Boost It's Emissions by 40%

The company will run 1.35 GW of Nvidia's latest chips on 100% natural gas

Mar 17 • Michael Thomas

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February 2026

Google Is Proving You Don't Need On-Site Gas to Build Large Data Centers Quickly

We found documents showing how Google is achieving "speed-to-power" without sacrificing its clean energy goals

Feb 26 • Michael Thomas

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Bypassing the Grid: How Data Centers Are Building Their Own Power Plants

An analysis of 46 behind-the-meter data centers and the equipment powering them

Feb 3 • Michael Thomas

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January 2026

We're Closing Our Doors Tomorrow

Here's why

Jan 29 • Michael Thomas

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Data Centers Ditching the Power Grid, Mark Carney's Viral Speech, and Some Joy

Here are some trends I'm following

Jan 27 • Michael Thomas

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We Should All Be Talking About What's Happening in Minneapolis

This isn't about immigration policy. It's about something else entirely.

Jan 25 • Michael Thomas

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Solar and Batteries Are Squeezing Out Natural Gas in California

The state's power emissions fell 8% last year, even as they rose almost everywhere else.

Jan 23 • Michael Thomas

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Data Centers Are Pushing Arizona's Grid to a Breaking Point

Power demand is rising faster in Arizona than almost anywhere in the country

Jan 14 • Michael Thomas

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Clean Energy Keeps Growing In China

As the US pulls back its clean energy investments, China is doubling down

Jan 12 • Michael Thomas

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AI Is Coming for High Income Earners First

A recent study shows that upper middle class jobs are at the highest risk of displacement

Jan 9 • Michael Thomas

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