We sat down with Ashley Besic to talk about why thermal energy networks (TENs) could be the missing link in America’s clean-energy transition, and what the U.S. can learn from countries already putting data center heat to work.
With more than $1 billion in public and private investment behind the project, the message is clear: America is building smarter, faster, and with purpose.
The agency determined the site met the criteria for a time-critical removal action, meaning the conditions posed an immediate risk to public health or the environment.
With the Copiapó project, Atlas continues to prove that large-scale renewable energy isn’t just possible, it’s already powering the industries of tomorrow.
The order, announced today under the authority of the Clean Water Act, comes after a February 2025 inspection revealed serious lapses in how the company handles and stores hazardous materials.