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‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers

Iowa Starting Line

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June 26, 2026

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A public health meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors turned tense Wednesday night as more than two dozen residents directed air quality questions at an Alliant Energy representative. The post ‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP:CA) M&A Call Transcript

Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP:CA) M&A Call Transcript

Gizmodo

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· Jul 2, 2026

Energy Department Wants Data Centers to Stop Draining the Grid During Brutal Heat Wave

The department gave a major grid manager the green light to require data centers to rely on backup power.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

TNB powering 36 data centres as of Q1 2026, says Energy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has supplied electricity to 36 operating data centres with a plan...

Wired

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· Jul 10, 2026

Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions

Data centers are driving up the company’s use of electricity—and carbon pollution.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pejabat JPJ Cawangan BTS beroperasi setiap hari 

KUALA LUMPUR: Pejabat Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Cawangan Bandar Tasik Selatan (BTS) menjadi cawangan pertama yang beroperasi setiap hari dengan menampung kapati sehingga 1,700 pelanggan sehari. Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke Siew Fook berkata, pejabat itu akan beroperasi bermula 8.30 pagi hingga 10 malam dengan anggota bertugas dua syif setiap hari. “Pejabat ini menggunakan model operasi ... Read more The post Pejabat JPJ Cawangan BTS beroperasi setiap hari appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

ZNS Bahamas

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· Jul 7, 2026

BPL Board of Directors Addresses July 5 Power Outages

Press Release The Board of Directors of Bahamas Power and Light Company Limited (BPL) extends its sincere appreciation to the people of The Bahamas for their patience and understanding following Sunday’s unprecedented power outage across New Providence. We recognise the significant hardship our customers are facing. The loss of electricity disrupts all aspects of daily [] The post BPL Board of Directors Addresses July 5 Power Outages appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

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Related coverage for "‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers": Seeking Alpha — Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP:CA) M&A Call Transcript. Gizmodo — Energy Department Wants Data Centers to Stop Draining the Grid During Brutal Heat Wave. Malay Mail — TNB powering 36 data centres as of Q1 2026, says Energy Ministry. Wired — Microsoft Reports a Massive 25 Percent Jump in Emissions. Utusan Malaysia — Pejabat JPJ Cawangan BTS beroperasi setiap hari . ZNS Bahamas — BPL Board of Directors Addresses July 5 Power Outages