DOE Backs Texas Grid as AI Infra Capital Recycles — July 10, 2026

AEP Texas secured a $3.26 billion DOE loan for nearly 100 transmission projects as AI-load infrastructure keeps pulling in capital, from EQT’s reported $2.6 billion Copia Power deal to tougher local scrutiny in Kansas. In this episode: Top stories: 1. DOE Closes $3.26 Billion Transmission Loan to AEP Texas — Power Magazine https://www.powermag.com/doe-closes-3-26-billion-transmission-loan-to-aep-texas/ 2. Carlyle to Sell Copia Power to EQT: Financial Times — Bloomberg Law https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/carlyle-to-sell-copia-power-to-eqt-financial-times 3. De Soto’s data center project doubled in size from initial designs, drawing complaints | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR — KCUR https://www.kcur.org/housing-development-section/2026-07-09/de-soto-data-center-complaints-beale-infrastructure 4. ISO-NE's interconnection queue shows state-driven renewable and storage buildout - Research | Modo Energy — Modo Energy https://modoenergy.com/research/en/iso-ne-interconnection-queue-outlook-july-2026 5. Private Capital Is Taking AI Chips Off the Table | Morningstar — Morningstar https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/private-capital-is-taking-ai-chips-off-table Follow and rate The Data Center Daily on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Feedback? Email [email protected]