utah
4 articles about utah in AI news
Utah Hyperscale Data Center to Exceed State Power Use
A hyperscale data center in Box Elder County, Utah, developed by Kevin O'Leary's O'Leary Digital, is set to generate and consume more power than the state itself, moving toward final approval.
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DOE Backs Geothermal for AI Data Centers: 8 Pilot Sites Funded
DOE funds 8 geothermal pilot projects to power AI data centers, targeting 5 GW by 2030. Geothermal offers 90%+ uptime, bypassing grid delays.
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NJ Voters Back AI Data Center Bans as NIMBY Push Grows
54% of New Jersey voters support banning AI data centers, per a Jan 2026 poll. Nationally, 49% oppose local construction, threatening hyperscaler buildout plans.
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Box Elder County to Vote on Hyperscale AI Data Center After Delay
Box Elder County votes on hyperscale AI data center after delay. Decision tests local government balance between infrastructure demand and resource constraints.
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