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The rapid expansion of data centers across the U.S. and the critical role of renewable energy in powering the grid

Utiliity Dive

Rising power demand—and the role of utilities Currently, data centers account for approximately 4% of the nation’s total electricity usage, with that number expected to climb to as much as 12% by 2028, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. For utilities, this represents a sharp uptick in load growth—one not seen since the early 2000s.

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Top Five Questions About 6G Technology

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This could bring advancements like allowing drones and robots to deliver goods and manage manufacturing plants, improving digital health care and remote health monitoring, and enhancing the use of digital twins. Already in Singapore, the government is working to build a 3D city model that will enable a smart city in the future.

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Black & Veatch Selected To Manage Los Angeles' Next-Generation Bus Stop Program

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‘StreetsLA’ project seeks to improve shade, amenities and the mass transit experience in advance of upcoming 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics. About Tranzito Tranzito is a new mobility operator that helps smart cities with micromobility, curbside management and multimodal infrastructure. SOURCE: Black & Veatch.