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5h agoAI power demand surges: Dominion in talks for 47 GW of new datacentre load
Dominion Energy said it is in talks to supply 47 gigawatts of new data-centre capacity, up 17% year-to-date, underscoring AI-driven power demand in Virginia and South Carolina. The utility beat quarterly profit estimates and tightened full-year guidance. Management cited longer-term deals with hyperscalers and electrification as key drivers. The anticipated load requires grid investments, grid upgrades and new generation, including gas peakers & renewables, with reliability planning. Power-purchase negotiations signal sustained AI infrastructure buildout, creating implications for U.S. utilities, equipment makers, regulators and local communities.
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5h agoAI power demand surges: Dominion in talks for 47 GW of new datacentre load
Dominion Energy said it is in talks to supply 47 gigawatts of new data-centre capacity, up 17% year-to-date, underscoring AI-driven power demand in Virginia and South Carolina. The utility beat quarterly profit estimates and tightened full-year guidance. Management cited longer-term deals with hyperscalers and electrification as key drivers. The anticipated load requires grid investments, grid upgrades and new generation, including gas peakers & renewables, with reliability planning. Power-purchase negotiations signal sustained AI infrastructure buildout, creating implications for U.S. utilities, equipment makers, regulators and local communities.
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AI power demand surges: Dominion in talks for 47 GW of new datacentre load
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Dominion’s talks for 47 GW of datacentre load signal persistent AI-driven electricity demand, long deals with hyperscalers, grid upgrades, and new generation shape capex plans, returns and regulation. Execution matters.
Dominion Energy said it is in talks to supply 47 gigawatts of new data-centre capacity, up 17% year-to-date, underscoring AI-driven power demand in Virginia and South Carolina. The utility beat quarterly profit estimates and tightened full-year guidance. Management cited longer-term deals with hyperscalers and electrification as key drivers. The anticipated load requires grid investments, grid upgrades and new generation, including gas peakers & renewables, with reliability planning. Power-purchase negotiations signal sustained AI infrastructure buildout, creating implications for U.S. utilities, equipment makers, regulators and local communities.
Dominion Energy said it is in talks to supply 47 gigawatts of new data-centre capacity, up 17% year-to-date, underscoring AI-driven power demand in Virginia and South Carolina. The utility beat quarterly profit estimates and tightened full-year guidance. Management cited longer-term deals with hyperscalers and electrification as key drivers. The anticipated load requires grid investments, grid upgrades and new generation, including gas peakers & renewables, with reliability planning. Power-purchase negotiations signal sustained AI infrastructure buildout, creating implications for U.S. utilities, equipment makers, regulators and local communities.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 21:59 IST
