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FERC’s large-load orders keep grid operators under pressure while Meta-linked wastewater contamination in Cheyenne, Project Jupiter compliance fights in New Mexico, and Equinix heat reuse in Milan show the data center buildout being judged on power, water, and community terms.

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1. FERC issues orders to US grid operators on large load integration. - Energy-Storage.News — Energy-Storage.News

   # FERC issues orders to US grid operators on large load integration. - Energy-Storage.News Author: April Bonner Published: 2026-07-03T10:04:29+00:00 Source: energy-storage.news (energy-storage.news) Language: en ## Story FERC issues orders to US grid operators on large load integration. - Energy-Storage.News Skip to content [Solar…

2. Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia - The Economic Times — The Economic Times

   Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia - The Economic Times Business News Tech Tech & Internet Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia # Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia ReutersLast Updated: Jul 03, 2026, 01:28:13 PM IST Follow us Share Font…

3. Meta contractor's wastewater discharge introduced rare bacteria into Cheyenne's system, prompting new data center restrictions — ECIKS.org

   # Meta contractor's wastewater discharge introduced rare bacteria into Cheyenne's system, prompting new data center restrictions Author: Chris Martin Published: 2026-07-05T08:56:09+00:00 Source: eciks.org (eciks.org) Language: en ## Story Meta contractor's wastewater discharge introduced rare bacteria into Cheyenne's system, prompting new data center restrictions Skip to…

4. Doña Ana County: Project Jupiter out of compliance amid water supply concerns — Albuquerque Journal

   Doña Ana County: Project Jupiter out of compliance amid water supply concerns LOCAL COLUMN Doña Ana County residents deserve elected officials who act, not just acknowledge Opponents of Project Jupiter display signs during a Doña Ana County commission meeting on June 9. Algernon D'Ammassa/Journal At the June 23 Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the county’s own economic…

5. Milan Draws Heat From Equinix Data Centres | Sustainability Magazine — Sustainability Magazine

   Milan Draws Heat From Equinix Data Centres | Sustainability Magazine Article Decarbonisation # Milan Draws Heat From Equinix Data Centres By David Weston July 05, 2026 undefined mins Share this article Prioritise Us on Google Share this article Prioritise Us on Google Milan's Duomo is among the landmarks connected to A2A's district heating network. Credit: Getty Waste energy from…

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