Google has announced plans to build a major new data center in Minnesota, which will be supported by new solar and wind power generation alongside battery storage.

New Builds — MSN

Major Calgary-based data center liquid cooling provider CoolIT Systems is being acquired by Ecolab for $4.75 billion. The massive deal underscores the booming industry demand for advanced thermal management technologies driven by high-density AI infrastructure deployments.

Deals Alberta — The Globe and Mail

Residents in Vineland, New Jersey, are protesting a proposed AI data center due to concerns over potential noise and emissions, reflecting growing community resistance against hyperscale builds.

New Builds Opposition — WHYY

US federal lawmakers are pushing for a pause on new data center developments until proper AI safeguards and regulations are established, a major policy move with wide industry implications.

Policy — Al Jazeera

A new data center could be built near Detroit's Coleman Young Airport, but the project faces potential hurdles as a moratorium could be implemented. This reflects a growing trend of local policy resistance to data center developments.

Policy Opposition

Landowners in South Carolina and Georgia are expressing concern over their states becoming 'Ground Zero' for a wave of new data center projects, highlighting regional pushback over resource usage.

Market Opposition Georgia — Bluffton Today

Ecolab is reportedly close to acquiring KKR's data-center cooling company, a significant consolidation in the rapidly growing market for advanced thermal management solutions.

Deals — MSN

A new report explores the physical transformation of US data center infrastructure driven by AI. It highlights how the immense power requirements of AI workloads are significantly impacting and transforming US power grids.

Power & Energy

Nevada lawmakers are grappling with a surge in data center developments, raising questions about whether regulatory frameworks can keep pace with the industry's rapid expansion and resource demands.

Policy Nevada — Las Vegas Review-Journal

Industry analysts warn that the initial wave of new data center developments in Alberta could drive up electricity prices for local consumers. This reflects growing industry-wide scrutiny over the substantial grid demands of massive data centers and the resulting cost burden.

Power & Energy Alberta — Calgary Herald

Colorado regulators are examining ways to ensure residential utility customers do not bear the infrastructure costs associated with massive data center power demands. This reflects a major national regulatory trend of scrutinizing data center grid impacts and utility cost allocation.

Policy — The Denver Post

A new bill in Arkansas aims to halt the construction of new data centers, signaling strong regulatory pushback against the industry's rapid expansion at the state level.

Policy — Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

US Senator Mark Warner is reportedly proposing a federal tax on AI data centers to help fund programs for job losses caused by artificial intelligence. This represents a significant potential federal policy shift that could financially impact AI infrastructure operators nationwide.

Policy — The Tech Buzz

Vertiv has acquired or partnered with ThermoKey to target critical AI cooling bottlenecks. The deal adds depth to Vertiv's heat rejection portfolio as competition in AI thermal management moves closer to the rack.

Deals

Bell Canada and Buzz HPC have expanded their partnership to build sovereign AI infrastructure in Merritt, British Columbia. Buzz has secured an initial 6.5MW of capacity at a Bell data center.

AI Infra BC