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Georgia’s Growth Demands New Infrastructure Blueprint: State Launches Long-Term Policy Study

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With more than one million new residents expected by 2035 and a surge in industrial megaprojects statewide, Georgia finds itself at a pivotal moment for infrastructure planning. The state had rapid expansion in sectors such...more

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Georgia House Special Committee to Shape Long-Term Energy and Water Policy

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On May 22, 2025, the Georgia House of Representatives convened the inaugural meeting of the Special Committee on Resource Management, a group charged with examining how Georgia will manage the long-term demands of population...more

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UAE’s Stargate – A Defining Moment for Global AI and Infrastructure

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The UAE’s bold move to launch the “Stargate” AI data center in Abu Dhabi by 2026 is more than a technological milestone. It’s a strategic play that reinforces the country’s ambition to lead in AI, digital infrastructure, and...more

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More Watts Less Carbon; The Challenges of Innovating To Accommodate the Energy Demands of Data Centre Projects Without...

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This article explores how legal frameworks, procurement strategies, and engineering practices must evolve to address this clash, drawing lessons from sectors such as aviation and offshore wind. It argues that standard...more

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Energy efficiency requirements under the EU AI Act

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The rapid proliferation of AI technologies in recent years has led to a growing demand for energy-intensive data centers and high-performance hardware. Laws seeking to regulate AI, such as the EU AI Act, increasingly include...more

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The Majors Move Forward to Fuel the Growing Demand of AI Data Centers

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In 2023, the Scientific American published an article warning about the shocking amount of electricity that would be used by artificial intelligence (AI). The Scientific American referenced a peer-reviewed analysis published...more

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Powering the Digital Future: The Rise of Data Centers in the Middle East

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The Middle East is experiencing a transformative surge in its data center industry, driven by digital transformation, the widespread adoption of cloud services, and strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The...more

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The Data Center Power Crunch: How Businesses and Governments Are Addressing Energy Demands

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The world’s insatiable demand for digital infrastructure is running headlong into an increasingly pressing problem: energy supply. The rapid expansion of data centers, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing,...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Power and Energy in Data Centers

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We have the pleasure of presenting insights from Belton Zeigler, co-leader of the Womble energy sector, and Steve Snyder, an expert in federal regulatory issues involving power....more

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Microgeneration in the UK - Power to the people

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Microgeneration of electricity is nothing new - the world’s first coal fired power station generating electricity for public use was on the site of our own neighbours in London at 57 Holborn Viaduct, built initially to power...more

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Energy & Infrastructure Insights: Will Data Center and Energy Capacity Growth Meet the Demands of AI?

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Latham partner Alexander “Stefan” Rieger spoke with industry leaders about the impact of artificial intelligence on data center and energy capacity in Europe....more

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The Hidden Cost of AI: Energy, Water, and the Sustainability Challenge

ComplexDiscovery Editor’s Note: AI’s rapid advancement has led to groundbreaking technological achievements, but its environmental impact is becoming harder to ignore. As data centers expand to support AI workloads, energy...more

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Navigating Water Challenges in Data Center Development: Insights from Womble Bond Dickinson Partner Damian Georgino

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Damian Georgino discusses the critical role of water in data center development and the challenges of managing this vital resource. He highlights the intricate relationship between water and energy and offers strategies for...more

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Cooling data centers: Keeping up with emerging technologies

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Key factors data center operators need to consider when selecting a cooling method for their data center - In today’s digital and hyperscale computing landscape, the need for data centers has grown exponentially. According...more

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Trends in the Growth of Investment in US Data Centers Under the Trump Administration

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As President Donald Trump’s announcement of the Stargate joint venture demonstrates, international stakeholders have been increasing their engagement in the U.S. data center industry. The growth in foreign investment in...more

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Battery Energy Storage Systems & Data Centers

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Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly vital in the modernization of digital infrastructure, particularly for data centers. BESS are often used store energy generated from renewable sources like wind...more

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Meeting Data Centers' Energy Needs Will Take a Multifaceted Approach

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Given the rise of AI and other data-hungry technology applications, the future of the digital economy may hinge on companies being able to purchase or generate enough power to keep the lights on at their data centers. This...more

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Co-Location of Data Centers with Renewable Energy Projects: Legal, Environmental, and Operational Considerations

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The dramatic increase in the use cases for data storage, artificial intelligence and cloud computing have resulted in an atmospheric level rise in the demand for data centers., and the question of providing sufficient power...more

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Singapore's Green Data Centre Roadmap – Representing a Necessary Intersection between Digital Infrastructure and Sustainability

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1. Introduction - The demand for digital infrastructure has seen exponential growth in the recent years, largely driven by the larger economic trend of digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) being harnessed and...more

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Constructing the low-carbon economy

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With an unprecedented momentum for the construction of new major projects linked to the shift away from fossil fuels and the development of a low-carbon economy, there is a real focus on construction law issues relevant to...more

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Green Data: a global perspective on a new trend for data centers

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The data center market is rapidly gaining strength worldwide but with the inherent energy demands, the sector is increasingly focussed on targeting renewable energy. ESG is the topic of the moment for all sectors and data...more

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Renewable/Clean Energy Technologies: Commercial Data Centers' Request to Virginia State Corporation Commission Regarding...

A group of data center providers, colocation service providers, and customers of data center facilities (collectively “Data Centers”) with operations in Virginia submitted September 17th comments to the Virginia State...more

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Sustainable Development Update - July 2016

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Sustainable Development Focus - What does the future hold for green bonds and solar investment? - PV-Tech - Jul 5 - Green bonds first appeared in the market in 2007, with initial issuance from development...more

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