Energy & Infrastructure News - Week 8, 2026
📊 Market Pulse 1. AI Sparks Data Center Power Revolution in 2026 70% of the US power grid has reached end-of-life. Meanwhile, AI workload explosion is transforming data centers from “passive consumers” to “active grid stakeholders.” Operators are diversifying strategies: co-investing in infrastructure upgrades, providing load flexibility, and deploying on-site generation and storage. 🔗 Data Center Knowledge 2. US Data Center Power Demand Could Reach 106 GW by 2035 BloombergNEF analysis projects US data center power demand to reach 106 GW by 2035. This is driving Big Tech’s surge in demand for low-carbon alternatives: renewable energy, batteries, and nuclear. ...