"Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are investing heavily in nuclear power for energy security in data centers, but regulatory hurdles threaten these plans despite the growing demand for AI and cloud computing."
"Meta faced regulatory issues with an AI data center project after discovering a rare bee species on the proposed site, highlighting environmental challenges linked to infrastructure development."
"Amazon's new hyperscale data center project near Pennsylvania's nuclear plant has stalled due to FERC denying an essential expansion agreement, raising concerns for other electricity customers."
"FERC's recent vote signals an ongoing scrutiny towards data centers drawing substantial power from regional grids, indicating that regulatory frameworks may impact large-scale energy projects significantly."
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