Meta Replaces Steel, Concrete with Mass Timber for Sustainable Data Center Construction
• Meta begins using mass timber on U.S. data center campuses to cut embodied carbon in building materials by approximately 41% for substituted materials, with pilots in South Carolina and projects launching in Wyoming and Alabama. • The company plans to expand mass timber beyond administrative buildings to warehouses and critical data halls, complementing efforts […]
Burger King Signs Long Term Agreement with Iberdrola for 1,900 GWh of Renewable Electricity
Iberdrola España and Burger King signed a new long-term PPA for 34 MW of photovoltaic capacity, bringing the partnership’s total to 109 MW to serve the annual demand of more than 900 restaurants. The agreement will supply 1,900 GWh of renewable electricity over the duration of the contract, supporting Burger King’s energy security and transition […]
Enbridge Commits $2 Billion to Solar and Gas Projects to Power Data Centers and Industrial Growth
Enbridge has approved $2 billion in energy projects, including a $900 million solar facility for Meta and major natural gas infrastructure expansions to support industrial demand. Strong Q2 results and a $30 billion project backlog position the company to capitalize on rising energy needs in data centers, LNG, and the industrial sector. Strategic Indigenous partnerships […]
Google Expands Data Center Demand Flexibility to Support Grid Resilience and AI Growth
Google has signed new utility agreements with Indiana Michigan Power and Tennessee Valley Authority to deliver demand response capabilities targeting machine learning workloads. These efforts aim to help grid operators manage rising energy demands by reducing or shifting data center power usage during high-stress periods. The initiative supports Google’s 24/7 carbon-free energy goal and helps […]
Sixth Street Takes 38% Stake in Sorgenia Through $4.6 Billion Renewable Energy Deal
Sixth Street has agreed to acquire a 38% stake in Sorgenia, valuing the company at €4 billion ($4.6 billion). The deal marks Asterion Industrial Partners’ exit and consolidates F2i’s leadership with a 62% stake and expanded renewable portfolio. Sorgenia now controls 1,700 MW of installed capacity and is developing a pipeline of 5,000 MW across […]
