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North Carolina has become a major competitor to Texas for datacenter development, with several large technology companies establishing facilities in the state due to its lower energy costs and proximity to fiber optic networks.

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May 27, 2026

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The 445 GW Queue Gets a Gate. Capital Commitment Is the New Credential.

North Carolina's SB 730 advances three levers at once for facilities above 100 MW: long-term contracts, minimum billing commitments, and a closed-loop cooling mandate.

May 22, 2026

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Dallas Wins #1 Globally as Corpus Christi Shows the Real Constraint

Risk: Virginia's framework will likely travel to Maryland, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.

May 5, 2026

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Seven Hyperscalers Sign On: Self-Funded Power Is the New Permit Price

Wisconsin's revised We Energies tariff and North Carolina's proposed Ratepayer and Resource Protection Act both require large loads to fund their own infrastructure, with North Carolina adding a 25% on-site clean generation mandate that bars credits and virtual PPAs.

April 25, 2026

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PUCT Just Drew the Line on Which Grid Bypasses Count

Rep. LaMonica McIver introduced the AI Data Center Site Selection Transparency Act, requiring developer disclosure to communities before deals close, with co-leads from North Carolina and Indiana.

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