Infrastructure Energy

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills requiring AI data centers to directly fund utility infrastructure upgrades rather than passing costs to residents. The legislation creates a dedicated rate classification intended to mitigate the financial and environmental strain of rapid data center expansion.

Infrastructure Policy • The Verge AI

Crusoe has abandoned its $1.25B plan to use Boom Supersonic's stationary power plants at its AI data centers. Boom CEO Blake Scholl said the turbines were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.

Infrastructure • TechCrunch AI