Former Tesla exec and Heron Power CEO Drew Baglino has founded a heat pump startup
Sadi Thermal Machines is Drew Baglino’s second startup since leaving Tesla in 2024.
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Geothermal startup Fervo Energy pops 33% in IPO debut fueled by AI data center demand
Fervo Energy’s IPO was upsized several times after potential investors asked why the enhanced geothermal startup wasn’t raising more money.
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Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unchecked at its Mississippi data center
Gas turbines at xAI’s Colossus 2 data center have drawn a lawsuit over the company’s use of “mobile” gas turbines as power plants.
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Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
The price spike is a reminder of a deeper problem: The U.S. power grid was not designed for the electricity demands of an AI-driven economy, and the gap between what the grid can deliver and what the industry needs is widening.
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Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley’s favorite vacation spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
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Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets.
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Global EV market goes K-shaped as the US gets left behind
EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers.
