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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Energy. 31 articles.
AI data center backlash grows; Modesto and Fresno set early guardrails
Oct 6, 2026
National fights over AI data centers are reaching the Valley. MID floated premium rates for big users, Fresno says data centers aren’t allowed under current zoning.
AWS warns of data center bans; Fresno weighs its own, Kern project advances
Oct 5, 2026
Amazon says local moratoriums could slow U.S. AI growth and pledges $1B for host cities. Fresno is floating a ban while Kern County fields a 99 MW proposal.
California lawmakers reach deal on data center power rules, grid costs
Sep 2, 2026
The compromise orders the CPUC to set special rates and pushes more grid upgrade costs onto data center developers. Central Valley counties could see fewer pass-through charges.
Not every data center is 'AI,' UCSD expert says as Kings, Tulare weigh plans
Aug 26, 2026
In a FOX26 interview, UC San Diego's Eric Masanet said edge facilities differ from large AI campuses and communities should ask about size, power, water and cooling.
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.