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New York’s approach to data centers and AI infrastructure will affect more than the communities where projects are built. John R. Gordon examines why the Hudson Valley has a stake in keeping New York competitive for investment, innovation and economic growth.

Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy have unveiled plans for a $100 billion AI data center campus in western Kentucky. The project combines more than 1.2 GW of computing capacity with dedicated natural gas generation, battery storage, and existing transmission infrastructure, highlighting a growing trend toward co-locating AI infrastructure with purpose-built energy resources.

The Trump administration has expanded its voluntary Ratepayer Protection Pledge as electricity demand from AI data centers continues to grow. The initiative encourages utilities, developers, and state regulators to protect residential and small business customers by ensuring new large-load facilities pay an appropriate share of the infrastructure costs they create.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee has unanimously approved the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), legislation intended to protect residential and small business electric customers by ensuring large-load facilities, including AI data centers, bear the costs of the infrastructure needed to serve them

Originally published by the Albany Times Union, this commentary examines why New York's data center moratorium sends conflicting signals about the state's commitment to artificial intelligence, reliable electricity, advanced nuclear energy, and long-term economic competitiveness.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers...Read the full article here.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has launched an aggressive initiative to modernize how large electric loads are integrated into the nation's transmission system. The action directs regional grid operators to improve interconnection processes, strengthen cost transparency, support innovative power arrangements, and maintain reliable electric service as AI-driven electricity demand continues to grow.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the kickoff of the Nuclear Reliability Backbone process by the Public Service Commission (Commission). This follows the Governor's directive in her 2026 State of the State for the Department of Public Service to build a pathway to 4 gigawatts of new nuclear power on top of the at least 1 gigawatt in new nuclear that she called upon the New York Power Authority in 2025 to develop and construct...Read the full press release here.

Governor Kathy Hochul should veto New York's Responsible Data Center Development Act (S10642/A11560). As artificial intelligence and advanced computing drive electricity demand higher, New York should focus on expanding reliable generation, modernizing infrastructure, and supporting economic growth—not imposing a moratorium on data center development.

The next AI career path could start with a hard hat, not a laptop. Meta said Monday it is investing a $115 million in a roughly 5-week program aimed at fast-tracking careers in the skilled trades as it looks to build out data centers to support its massive AI ambitions...Read the full story here.

Meta is investing $115 million in a no-cost training program for workers in skilled trades, with a big promise for graduates: a guaranteed job...Read the full story here.

Cleco will provide power to a new data center being developed by Applied Digital in Rapides Parish, the company confirmed Wednesday...read the full article here.

Albany, NY (WRGB) — In a story first reported by the Albany Times Union, the owner of the vacant Kenwood Commons property in Albany is planning to add a data center to its mixed-use proposal...read the full article here.

At full capacity, the massive facility was projected to draw 1.4 gigawatts of power...read the full story here.