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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Energy. 27 articles.
MAHA activists criticize Trump's coal pitch for AI centers; Kern site plans on-site power
Aug 22, 2026
A national health group pressed Trump to drop coal for AI data centers. In Kern County, a proposed Elk Hills project says it would run on its own plant.
Inflation eases to 3.4%; AI data center fight lands in Kern County
Aug 20, 2026
July inflation cooled to 3.4% year over year. The same AI buildout many credit for long-run gains is fueling local debates over power and water in Kern County.
Tulare County pauses new AI data center permits while it writes the rules
Aug 19, 2026
Supervisors approved a temporary pause on permits for AI data centers in unincorporated areas while staff drafts standards on power, water and siting.
Asia stocks climb, Kospi up 4%; what it means for Kern oil and Valley exports
Aug 13, 2026
Asian shares rose Thursday as oil prices gained. The move could raise diesel costs for Valley growers and truckers while shaping export demand through the Port of Stockton.
Florida bill to make AI data centers cover utilities lands as Kern eyes 99MW site
Aug 5, 2026
Rep. Byron Donalds pitched a federal plan to keep data center costs off ratepayers. Central Valley officials are weighing similar questions as Kern reviews a 99 MW project.
Feds plan 1.8 GW AI data center, 2 GW gas at Kentucky cleanup site
Jul 31, 2026
DOE picked Brookfield to redevelop the Paducah uranium plant into a $100B AI campus with on-site gas and batteries. Central Valley officials are weighing similar pitches.
Study says rural solar can feed AI data centers; Fresno County fits
Jul 28, 2026
A Next 10 and University of Pennsylvania study says data centers near Central Valley solar could use wasted power, a setup that aligns with the White House’s AI push.
AP: Democrats eye data center opposition as Valley cities weigh projects
Jul 25, 2026
An AP report says Democrats see political openings in rural fights over AI data centers. Kern and Stanislaus counties already face decisions on big proposals and short pauses.
PG&E signs Trump-backed AI data center pledge; what it could mean for Valley bills
Jul 24, 2026
Twenty-three GOP governors and dozens of utilities signed a voluntary pledge to keep AI data center costs off ratepayers. PG&E joined, but California regulators decide rates.
AI buildout is lifting laptop prices and power bills. Valley households feel it
Jul 14, 2026
An AP report ties AI data centers to higher consumer electronics and electricity costs; PG&E and TID customers are watching their bills.
AP: AI data centers drive gas plant boom; Valley pushes for clean power
Jul 12, 2026
A national AP report says AI demand is fueling new gas plants. In Kern and Fresno counties, planners and air officials are already fielding data center questions.
Meta plans billions for Canada AI data center, largest outside U.S.
Jul 9, 2026
Meta said Thursday it will build its first AI-focused data center in Canada. The scale points to power and land questions that Central Valley planners already juggle.