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Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about TerraPower data center developments across 5 states, including TX, WY, MO, NE, TN.

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News ClipCowboy State Daily·Kemmerer, Lincoln County, WY

TerraPower CEO Says Kemmerer Nuclear Plant Will Attract Data Centers

TerraPower CEO Chris Levesque said the company’s advanced nuclear plant under construction near Kemmerer could attract data centers and potentially support additional reactors. The $4 billion Natrium project has received a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit and is expected to begin operating in 2030, despite a two-year delay and the departure of lead contractor Bechtel.

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AI data centers’ energy needs spur natural gas, solar growth, challenge power grids

The rapid growth of AI data centers is driving demand for electricity, prompting developers to pursue natural gas, solar, nuclear and other power sources. A Chevron-Microsoft project near Pecos, Texas, will use off-grid natural gas generation, while other companies are pursuing nuclear partnerships and plant reopenings to serve AI facilities.

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Microsoft Google

10/15/2026

News ClipThe Avenue News·Pecos, Reeves County, TX

Electric avenues: AI data centers spur natural gas, solar; challenge power grids

The rapid growth of AI data centers is driving demand for natural gas, renewable energy, nuclear power and major upgrades to the U.S. electricity grid. The article highlights a Chevron-Microsoft off-grid power project near Pecos, Texas, nuclear-power partnerships in Pennsylvania and Iowa, and concerns from opponents about emissions, water use and higher utility bills.

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Microsoft Google

10/9/2026

News ClipThe Athens Messenger·Pecos, Reeves County, TX

Electric avenues: AI data centers’ energy needs spur natural gas, solar growth, challenge power grids

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is increasing demand for electricity, prompting developers to pursue natural gas, solar and nuclear power while adding pressure to the U.S. grid. A Chevron-Microsoft project near Pecos, Texas, will use an off-grid natural gas plant, while other companies are pursuing nuclear-powered data center arrangements in Pennsylvania and Iowa.

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Microsoft Google

10/9/2026

News ClipNebraska Public Media·NE

Nebraskans are used to cheap energy, but the aging grid and data centers are driving costs up

The article examines how data center growth, severe weather and Nebraska’s aging electric grid are contributing to rising power costs and increasing pressure on utilities. Several Nebraska counties have approved data center moratoriums, while Gov. Jim Pillen has limited tax incentives for the facilities as officials and residents debate how to manage demand without shifting costs to ratepayers.

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Google

10/7/2026

News ClipKCUR·MO

Why do energy bills in Kansas and Missouri keep rising? Aging electric grid is a big factor

Rising electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and severe weather is increasing pressure on the aging Midwest power grid and contributing to higher utility bills in Kansas and Missouri. Several Nebraska counties have approved data center moratoriums, while Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has limited tax incentives and utilities such as Ameren Missouri are planning additional generation to meet expected demand.

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Google

10/7/2026

News ClipThe Star Democrat·Pecos, Reeves County, TX

Electric avenues: AI data centers’ spur natural gas, solar; challenge power grids

The rapid growth of AI data centers is driving demand for electricity, natural gas, renewable power and nuclear energy, putting pressure on the U.S. power grid. The article highlights projects including Chevron and Microsoft’s planned off-grid gas-powered data center near Pecos, Texas, as well as nuclear power initiatives involving Microsoft, Google and other companies. Opponents warn that increased energy use, emissions and utility costs could affect communities and ratepayers.

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Microsoft Google

10/6/2026

News Clipwashingtonexaminer.com·Oak Ridge, Anderson County, TN

US approves first small modular nuclear reactor construction permit

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the Tennessee Valley Authority's permit to construct a small modular nuclear reactor at its Clinch River site near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This marks the first construction permit for a BWRX-300 design, intended to meet the soaring electricity demand, particularly from data centers supporting artificial intelligence.

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9/29/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·WY

Wyoming positions itself as a leader in data centers and advanced nuclear energy

Columnist Bill Sniffin discusses Wyoming's economic shift, highlighting its growing leadership in data centers and advanced nuclear energy. The state's natural resources and energy production expertise make it an attractive location for data centers, which require significant electricity and a cool climate. This shift presents a new economic opportunity for Wyoming beyond its traditional reliance on fossil fuels.

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7/4/2026

News ClipTimes Argus·Kemmerer, Lincoln County, WY

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first commercial nuclear reactor construction permit in eight years to TerraPower, a company backed by Bill Gates. The permit allows for the construction of a sodium-cooled reactor in western Wyoming, intended to power electricity-hungry data centers. Construction is expected to begin soon, targeting completion by 2030.

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3/22/2026