4 h. ago Georgia regulators approve huge electric generation increase for data centers

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s only private electric utility plans to increase power capacity by 50% after state regulators on Friday agreed 5-0 that the plan is needed to meet projected demand from data centers. It would be one of the biggest build-outs in the U.S. to meet the insatiable electricity demand from developers of artificial […]

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25 h. ago Intermap Awarded Malaysian Flood Mapping Program; Indonesia ILASPP Phase 2 Evaluation Period Extended

Malaysian award expands national flood forecasting footprint World Bank-funded Indonesia program advances Global insurers increasingly rely on Intermap’s elevation data to enhance flood risk and catastrophe modeling DENVER, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intermap Technologies (TSX: IMP; OTCQB: ITMSF) (“Intermap” or the “Company”), a global leader in 3D geospatial products and intelligence solutions, today […]

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3 d. ago Opinion: Why Alberta’s AI ambitions depend on people, not just power

Alberta is making a serious bet on AI infrastructure, but the risk is that infrastructure is the only thing we build. Over the past year, Alberta has moved aggressively to position itself as an AI infrastructure powerhouse, with up to $100 billion in data centre investment, and a federal-provincial MOU that ties increased oil and […]

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3 d. ago Biggest US Power Auction Set to Deepen Affordability Concerns

The outcome of what was, until recently, an obscure US power market auction will be the subject of intense interest this week for electric generators, regulators and consumers alike.

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4 d. ago Toronto quietly shelves plan to snuff out its biggest source of smog pollution

Climate and clean-air organizations across the province are sounding the alarm this week after Toronto quietly stalled a decision that could determine the future of the city's biggest source of smog and pollution. Instead of moving forward with a plan to phase out gas burning at the Portlands Energy Centre, a 550-megawatt natural gas electrical generating station in Toronto, non-profit organizations like the Ontario Clean Air Alliance say the City, in delaying action, has purchased critical climate targets even further out of reach. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the City's Infrastructure and Environment Committee, instead of advancing Councillor Dianne Saxe's motion to start planning a phase-out of the Portlands gas plant, referred the item to a single municipal official for "consideration," without attaching a deadline for a report back. "We need a deadline — not another delay — to end Portland's gas plant pollution,...

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1 week ago ‘No major compelling reason’ for the Bank of Canada to cut rates this week, economists say

Stronger-than-expected economic data has some increasing bets that next move could be a hike

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2 w. ago Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve computer complexes? Or could the utility overbuild and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It […]

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2 w. ago UK Energy Bills to Rise as Regulator Backs Major Grid Investment

The UK energy regulator approved a huge hike in grid investment that will raise customer bills just as the government promises to bring them down.

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2 w. ago UK Energy Bills to Rise With Grids Set for £28 Billion Spend

The UK energy regulator approved a huge hike in grid investment that will raise customer bills just as the government promises to bring them down.

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2 w. ago Kioxia and Google Collaborate to Boost Clean Energy Use in Japan

YOKKAICHI, Japan — As part of its commitment towards a more sustainable future, Kioxia Corporation (“Kioxia”) today announced a collaborative initiative with Google LLC (“Google”) to boost its use of the clean electricity generated by a hydropower retrofit project in Japan’s Chubu region. This project, owned by the Chubu Electric Power group, is expected to […]

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2 w. ago Rural councillors reject rezoning land for controversial battery energy storage system

Proponents say the massive battery will store wind and solar-generated electricity. Opponents say the project doesn't belong on farmland.

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2 w. ago Opinion: As the U.S. bets big on nuclear, it’s time for Canada to do the same

The future of energy is being rewritten, and Alberta has a chance to hold the pen. A global nuclear revolution is underway, and Alberta stands at the brink of this new era. Last month, the United States announced one of the boldest energy commitments in a generation — a strategic partnership with Westinghouse Electric to […]

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2 w. ago Tech Leaders Brace for 2026: Security, Connectivity and Data Sovereignty at Stake, According to Expereo

LONDON — 2025 has been a transformative year for global technology. Rapid deployment of advanced connectivity infrastructure, AI-driven solutions and increased focus on data sovereignty have all redefined how enterprises operate. Looking ahead, 2026 promises another fast-paced year of change. Expereo’s leadership team shares their predictions on the technology trends that will most influence business […]

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2 w. ago ‘Buy now, pay later’ use jumped this Black Friday weekend, data shows

Shoppers were busy during the Black Friday holiday shopping period with data showing an increase in customers financing their purchases using buy now, pay later payment programs.

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3 w. ago Australian Capex Jumps Most Since 2021 on Data Centers, Aircraft

Australian business investment posted its biggest increase since early 2021, driven by major outlays on data centers and aircraft — a welcome boost for an economy that has been struggling to generate momentum.

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