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Manitoba plans to use revenue from a tax on cryptocurrency mining and AI data centres to lower utility rates for residential customers. Finance Minister Adrien Sala predicts the levy could generate up to $20 million, offsetting rates by $50 per year for households starting early next year.
Amazon announced Monday a $700 million Series C-1 investment in X-energy to fund 12 small modular reactors at a former Indiana coal plant. The facility targets 960 megawatts for Amazon data centers and the grid, aiming for 5 gigawatts of capacity by 2039. Utility company American Electric Power will operate the plant.
Barcelona-based Linkener secures 7.5 million euros led by Klima Energy Transition Fund and Alantra. The startup serves 2,000 customers managing 10,000 supply points and 1.7 TWh annually. Funds will accelerate AI models and acquisitions to digitize energy management.
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