Transmission tax credits and ratepayer shields hit AI buildout — September 24, 2026
The Data Center DailyShow Notes
Heinrich’s transmission tax credit proposal lands as California hardens data-center cost rules and AWS moves to buy Hong Kong capacity, underscoring the same constraint across AI infrastructure: power access, cost allocation, and ownership of scarce sites are becoming strategic battlegrounds.
In this episode: Top stories: 1. Exclusive: Heinrich proposes 30% credit for long-haul transmission — Latitude Media https://www.latitudemedia.com/news/exclusive-heinrich-proposes-30-credit-for-long-haul-transmission/ 2. California Governor Signs Data Center Legislation - Stoel Rives LLP — Stoel Rives LLP https://www.stoel.com/insights/publications/california-governor-signs-data-center-legislation-california-public-utilities-commission-will-address-implementation 3. Digital Realty scales back Kansas data center to 450,000 square feet - Kansas City Business Journal — Kansas City Business Journal https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2026/09/23/digital-realty-data-center-project-jayhawk-evergy.html 4. Amazon to Buy Grand Ming Hong Kong Data Centres- Mingtiandi — Mingtiandi https://www.mingtiandi.com/real-estate/data-centres/amazon-buying-hong-kong-data-centres-from-grand-ming-for-up-to-312m/ 5. FERC has options for modernizing PJM’s governance | Utility Dive — Utility Dive https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ferc-options-modernizing-pjm-governance-peskoe/830905/
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