New & Noteworthy

The landscape for renewable energy in the Midwest just underwent a seismic shift. On January 8, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law- a landmark piece of legislation that solidifies Illinois as the national vanguard for clean energy and grid modernization.

The first week of 2026 underscores a market transitioning from rapid construction to strategic operational scaling and heightened regulatory scrutiny. As the industry moves further into the new year, the focus has shifted toward securing massive, independent power solutions to bypass grid constraints and addressing local legislative resistance to large-scale developments. Vantage and Liberty Energy Partner for 1GW Power Solution Vantage Data Centers has entered a strategic pa

The final week of 2025 highlights a market defined by massive consolidation and record-breaking financial milestones. As the industry moves toward 2026, the focus has shifted to strategic acquisitions by global tech giants and the formalization of reliability standards to support the relentless demand for AI infrastructure Data center deals hit all-time record of $61 billion The data center sector has officially entered a period of unprecedented capital flow, with total trans

Data center development has become a game of regulatory chess. While headlines are often dominated by local moratoriums in maturing hubs like Northern Virginia or parts of Georgia, a strategic shift is occurring. Developers are no longer just looking for power  and fiber , they are looking for political stability and legislative partnership. At LandGate , we believe the key to a resilient portfolio isn’t just reacting to restrictive measures, but identifying the "Green Zones

Topos Acquisition Solidifies LandGate's Position as the Definitive Vertical Authority for Data Center and Renewable Energy Site Assessment and Capital Deployment in the U.S.