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The story of electricity generation in the United States is a tale of innovation, ambition, and adaptation. From the first flickers of incandescent bulbs to the massive, invisible power that fuels our digital lives, the way we generate electricity has constantly changed. This journey reflects our nation's growth, our technological advancements, and our evolving understanding of the world around us. Today, we face a new and powerful demand: the relentless energy needs of data

The U.S. data center sector continued its rapid expansion in Q3 2025, driven by the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, 5G, and digital services. Total energy consumption reached an estimated 250 terawatt-hours, roughly 11% of national electricity usage. With a 9GW in planned projects seen over this quarter in Northern Virginia alone, data center development is expected to exceed 30GW by the end of the decade. Despite unprecedented construction

The global data center industry is undergoing a massive transformation, driven primarily by the explosive growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), creating urgent demands for revolutionary power solutions and infrastructure. Recent major industry developments underscore this shift: Brookfield Asset Management is investing up to $5 billion to deploy Bloom Energy's on-site fuel cells, providing a rapidly deployable, behind-the-meter alternative to the aging grid. This move, alon

While overall data center numbers are comparatively lower than most major states, Wyoming has well established itself as a prominent data center hub, especially over the last five years. What started off as a single company’s presence has now increased multifold with massive investments for several mega-campuses and power trajectories surpassing 1000 MW. Wyoming Top Data Center Providers Want to read more? Access the full report below:

This month, the data center industry is buzzing with new partnerships and developments that address the escalating demands of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. From innovative cooling solutions to strategic campus expansions, companies are finding new ways to boost efficiency and capacity. Johnston Controls is focusing on greener data centers with technologies that reduce energy and water consumption, while Nokia and SuperMicro have teamed up to deliver integrated,

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Data centers are growing not just in size, but also in operational intelligence, sustainability, and efficiency. This expansion is driven by global enterprises investing heavily in new facilities, thereby expanding their digital infrastructure and redefining IT power and management. This transformation is influenced by new legislation and technological breakthroughs, meeting the rising global demand for better performance and reduced environmental impact. This week, we dive i

Updated Sept. 2, 2025 Data Centers  have earned their place in the digital economy with their increasing demand over the last decade. As LandGate data forecasts, the data center market has become a vital pillar in supporting the digital revolution and is expected to grow 51.4% over the next decade, doubling power capacity till 2029.  Texas stands out as the second largest data center market within the United States and is an increasingly attractive location for new data cente

The Growth of the Data Center Market The data center market is experiencing rapid growth. It is expected to exceed $400 billion by the end of the next decade. As technology progresses, the demand for data storage and processing increases. In today's world, we rely heavily on artificial intelligence, innovative technologies, and constant internet connectivity. Thus, data centers have become the backbone of the digital economy. These facilities require vast amounts of power to

Indiana has become an attractive location for data center development over the last few years. Driven by its strategic location in the Midwest, the state has witnessed a growing demand for cloud services and data storage. As of last year, there were more than 50 data centers fully operating within Indiana. Over the last year, Indiana has welcomed a handful of new hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers. Indiana Top Data Center Market Players Want to read more? Acc

The first quarter of 2025 has been a pivotal period for the U.S. data center industry, with significant growth driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, cloud computing, and the expansion of hyperscale infrastructure. As the demand for AI-driven services and cloud applications continues to surge, data centers are experiencing a substantial increase in energy consumption, with U.S. data centers projected to consume over 600 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electrici

There are significant variations in LMP energy prices across different states. California (CA) leads the group with the highest average price, followed by Utah (UT), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), and Idaho (ID). These elevated prices are influenced by several factors, including the types of energy generation available in these states, such as a higher reliance on renewable energy sources that may incur higher upfront costs. Other factors contributing to these variations inclu

Ohio plays a major role in its overall contribution to the data center economy. Aided by low latency costs, affordable power rates, robust infrastructural connectivity, and favorable business environment, Ohio has become a new focal point for digital infrastructure. According to LandGate’s data, the state hosts over 120 data centers and has welcomed an influx of hyperscale and cloud computing projects within the last year. LandGate’s data estimates that Ohio is set to bring i

Georgia has over 80 facilities for data centers in the United States and plays a significant role in its overall contribution to the country’s data center economy. LandGate data shows that Georgia hosts multiple data center types, ranging from colocation to enterprise and hyperscale projects. Considering a surge of over 50% of growth over the last year, the Georgia markets have shown promising prospects for data centers in 2024. Georgia Top Data Center Markets Want to read m

Arizona currently has 93  active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 5.3 GW . Arizona also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 3 farms under construction, 7 planned farms,135 queued projects with a total capacity of over 29 GW, and 18 site control farms with a total capacity of 7.9 GW.  Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Arizona will expand its capacity by nearly

California, known as the third largest data center market in the United States, plays a major role in its overall contribution to the country’s data economy. Aided by its strategic location, rapid technological growth, and large economy, California has been one of the fastest states as far as data center development, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence is concerned. LandGate shows that California is home to just over 400 data centers, with over 80 data providers acro

The global data center market is currently undergoing significant growth and transformation, with the United States leading the largest market trajectory. With rapid demand expansion and a considerable investment surge in data center infrastructure, the United States is undergoing a mass digital transformation. The country is expected to double its power capacity by the end of 2029.  Florida has undergone massive changes over the last year, but ultimately remains a host to nu

Utah currently has 54  active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 2.3 GW . Utah also has an extensive pipeline for future development with 5 farms under construction, 15 planned farms,15 queued projects with a total capacity of over 2.8 GW, and 3 site control farms with a total capacity of 675 MW.  Overall, if all under construction, planned, queued, and site control farms go into operating status, Utah will expand its capacity by nearly 3.5 GW !

Illinois is gaining much attention as a data center market within the United States with its abundance of land, favorable business environment, proximity to large markets, and a developmental friendly state. It has become one of the most in-demand data center markets within the country over the last 4 years. LandGate data shows that Illinois has over 187 data centers across colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise projects with major market shareholders.  LandGate is able to co

As of September 2024, Oregon has 118 operational solar farms with a current capacity of 1,243.4 MW and a current electricity generation of 149,968 MWh. Oregon has 2 solar farms under construction with 200 MW capacity total and 28 planned solar farms with 2669.96 MW1 capacity. Oregon has 8 utility scale solar projects in the site control stage, estimated to add 574,569 MWh of generation. Oregon has no Utility-Scale queued solar farms as of August 2024. Overall, if all planned