OpenAI pitches power plants for data center protection
OpenAI will free up to 1,000 MW of power during emergencies for nearby homes via its Grid Protectors Program.
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Abbott took about $9M from data-center donors while shaping their rules
The Texas Tribune counts roughly $4.9 million from direct data-center ties and $4.1 million from adjacent AI and equipment donors since July 2025.
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Why Texas Is Making Data Centers Wait
Texas froze new large-load permits after ERCOT's queue hit 474 GW, about 90% data centers.
5 Companies Using NVIDIA AI for Clean Energy
NVIDIA spotlights ThinkLabs AI, Atomic Canyon, Redwood Materials, TerraPower, and Commonwealth Fusion Systems applying its AI platforms to clean energy projects.
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