Data center siting coverage from national trade press and targeted state feeds — separate from this site's Stark County, Ohio focus.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a planned 10MW AI data center project in the United States. The specific location, county, state, and date of the agreement are not stated in the article.
NiSource signed a 20-year energy supply agreement with Microsoft for an Indiana data center. The article does not specify the county or the date the agreement was signed.
Data center tax break incentives in Arizona increased 98% over a one-year period, according to analysis by Good Jobs First.
Raleigh has implemented a pause on data center projects while the city revises its regulations governing data center siting and operations.
State regulators alleged environmental violations at a Google data center site located in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
A data center in Virginia operated diesel generators during a Code Red air quality alert. The state Department of Environmental Quality stated it lacked authority to stop the operation.
New Kent leaders voted to reject a proposed 2-year moratorium on data center development in the county.
Loudoun County residents provided input on data center regulations. The article describes a public comment period regarding data center regulations in Loudoun County, Virginia.
A meeting was held in Jesup, Georgia regarding a potential data center project, during which community members raised concerns about the proposal.
Bulloch County is holding community forums to allow residents to discuss a proposed data center project in the area.
Residents of Coweta County filed a home rule petition in probate court seeking a public referendum on data centers in the county. The petition, submitted by Citizens for Rural Coweta with over 14,800 signatures, would reverse a previous rezoning decision and ban data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations throughout the county if approved by voters.
Democratic and Republican candidates in multiple Senate races are debating data center policy, with Democrats emphasizing concerns about rising electricity costs and environmental impacts while Republicans discuss local control, grid upgrades, and community benefits. A July-August Pew Research survey found 50% of U.S. adults believe data centers are "mostly bad" for home energy costs, up from 38% in January.
Applied Digital and Soluna Holdings announced a joint venture to co-develop a 50-megawatt AI data center at Project Dorothy 3 near Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas, powered by the adjacent Briscoe Wind Farm. The transaction is pending customary conditions including execution of definitive agreements and approval of a tax abatement in Briscoe County.
The Texas Attorney General's office sent letters to 156 data center developments across Texas urging compliance with water use reporting requirements mandated by the Texas Water Development Board. Non-compliance could result in ineligibility for permits and renewals, and fines.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality suspended its automated electronic filing system (STEERS) after watchdog groups identified multiple stormwater permits the groups said had been approved for data center construction projects. The agency stated it was temporarily disabling the system to allow staff to manually review applications to determine if they are related to data centers, following a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott to pause issuance of permits related to data center projects.
A tracking map identifies four data center projects under construction across the United States with capacities exceeding 3 gigawatts: an 8-gigawatt facility in Pike County, Ohio (ground broken March 2026, expected completion 2028)
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin published a study modeling desalination methods for treating oil and gas wastewater from the Permian Basin for use in data center cooling systems, identifying reverse osmosis as the most energy-efficient approach to reduce data centers' freshwater consumption.
San Antonio's data center industry encompasses employment opportunities beyond direct server operations, including roles in facilities management, maintenance, and related support functions in the region.
ThisWay Global announced plans for a 73MW data center project called the Research and AI Compute Center (RACC) to be developed at the Texas A&M-Rellis campus in Bryan, Texas on a 25-acre site, subject to approvals, with the facility designed to provide AI and HPC compute access to researchers, public sector, and industry users.
This industry trend article describes multiple data center projects across North America announced or advanced during September and early October 2026, including major developments in Texas (Fluidstack in Cameron County, Zone Frontier in Potter County, Skybox in Hutto, ThisWay Global in Bryan), Georgia (Microsoft ATL50 in Union City), Arizona (Project Gravel in Pima County), Oklahoma (Lambda at MidAmerica Industrial Park in Mayes County), Pennsylvania (Amazon Web Services at former Homer City coal plant in Indiana County), New Mexico (Google in Lea County), Virginia (Microsoft MNZ07 in Prince William County), North Dakota (Applied Digital in Ellendale), and Canada (Bell Canada expansion in Saskatchewan, Algoma Steel development in Ontario), alongside documentation of community opposition in Illinois (Mahomet) and proposed regulatory actions in Virginia and Chicago to study or pause approvals.
The Montgomery County Commission is considering new regulations for data centers in the county. The specific terms of the proposed regulations and any vote outcome are not detailed in the available text.
SpaceX replaced several leaders of its data-center team with executives from rocket and Starlink operations following civil-engineering problems and reliability issues at existing facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. The company's data centers in Tennessee and Mississippi experienced months of operation without backup cooling and power systems.
A city in Indiana formed a data center advisory committee and announced the members who will serve on it.
Digital Realty proposed a 1-gigawatt data center campus in Indiana. The specific county, timing of the proposal, and current status of the project are not stated in the article text provided.
Church groups requested that Microsoft allocate 1% of data center costs to community benefits
Digital Realty has proposed a multi-billion dollar data center project in Kokomo, Indiana. The article does not specify the project status, timeline, or additional details beyond the proposal announcement.
A commentary discusses a data center project in Pinal County, Arizona that did not proceed, and outlines additional priorities for rural Arizona communities.
The town of Marana, Arizona modified its regulations governing data centers. The specific nature of the regulatory changes is not detailed in the provided text.
The Goldwater Institute has challenged the lawfulness of Pima County's data center moratorium, asserting it threatens economic growth in the region.
The Arizona attorney general threatened legal action regarding a data center project proposed for south Phoenix. The specific grounds for the threatened lawsuit and current status of the project are not detailed in the available text.
A bus tour organized by data center opponents stopped in Montgomery County, North Carolina as part of a broader campaign against data center development in the region.
Groups opposed to data center and energy expansion projects held a meeting prior to a commission proceeding in Rowan County, North Carolina, to coordinate positions on the matters before the commission.
LG Electronics announced an expansion of its operations in the United States focused on cooling systems for AI data centers. The article does not specify a particular location, county, state, or date for the expansion.
A Google data center project in Chesterfield, Virginia received seven environmental violations from the state.
Alexandria city officials participated in a march protesting the Plaza 500 data center project located near the city's border in Virginia.
The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved a review of a data center expansion project. No additional details about the specific facility, timeline, or scope of the expansion were provided in the article text.
Neighbors are raising concerns about noise from a data center development project located near an animal shelter in Virginia. The specific county, timeline of the project, and current status of the concerns are not stated in the headline.
A public meeting in Jesup, Georgia drew significant attendance to discuss concerns related to data center projects in the area.
Data center growth in Georgia has become a topic in the gubernatorial race. The article discusses debate over data center expansion in the state as it relates to the governor's campaign.
The Jesup city commissioners approved a data center ordinance. The ordinance establishes regulations for data center siting and operations in Jesup, Georgia.
A report by FracTracker Alliance and Public Citizen found that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality continued processing data center permits after Governor Abbott issued a September 21 directive to pause them, including mailing public notices, advancing applications, and issuing certifications. TCEQ and Abbott's office disputed the findings, stating that no permits have been approved and that the agency is complying with the directive to halt permit issuance.
The Houston Advanced Research Center released a report analyzing the environmental impact of data center construction in Texas, projecting that if data center power demand is met by a projected mix of grid sources, nitrogen oxide emissions could increase over 135% to levels not seen since 2004, and volatile organic compounds could exceed 2002 levels by more than 30%, reversing decades of air quality improvements achieved through vehicle emission controls, fuel switching, coal phase-out, and power plant emission reductions.
Public Citizen reported that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued 16 permit actions for data center projects after Governor Abbott's September 12 directive to pause data center permitting, including stormwater authorizations, wastewater permits, and air permit applications in multiple Texas counties. The advocacy group documented that public comment periods remained active with approaching deadlines despite the announced freeze, and that some projects advanced through permit review after the governor's directive.
Texas suspended construction permits for 17 data center projects and disabled an automated permitting portal (STEERS) that had continued issuing approvals for more than a month after Governor Greg Abbott called for a pause on new data center permits in September 2026. The suspended permits are for stormwater construction work associated with data center projects.
Oracle has been trucking compressed natural gas to its Salt Lake City data center for over a year while awaiting pipeline connection, and has used similar deliveries for its under-construction campus in Shackelford County, Texas with OpenAI. The company is reportedly considering the same approach for its Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico after regulators rejected a natural gas pipeline extension in July.
Three large data center projects are under construction in the El Paso and southern New Mexico region: Project Jupiter (Oracle) in Doña Ana County, New Mexico
A comprehensive tracker documents 3,525 data center facilities across the United States as of 2026, with Virginia leading at 490 facilities and Texas second with 419. Approximately 1,080 additional data centers are under construction or in planning stages, with nearly 1,000 projects underway across 47 states
Memphis approved a 135-day moratorium on data center permits and ordered the development of new regulations governing data centers.
Morristown's city council voted 6-1 to adopt zoning regulations for data centers requiring facilities to be located at least 500 feet from homes, schools, and occupied government buildings with all equipment housed indoors, rather than implementing a moratorium like Hamblen County Commission had done weeks earlier.
A panel of experts is scheduled to discuss the benefits and costs of proposed data center developments in the Chattanooga area, with a council member and AI engineer leading the discussion.
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $250 million to the Tennessee Valley Authority for grid upgrades across eight states, with TVA stating the projects will add 2.5 gigawatts of grid capacity and support approximately 800 jobs. TVA officials stated the upgrades are not directly connected to data centers but acknowledged that data centers currently represent 18% of TVA's industrial load and are driving much of the utility's growing power demand.
Residents filed a lawsuit against SpaceXAI and a subsidiary alleging noise impacts associated with a data center facility located in Southaven, Mississippi.
NiSource entered into a 20-year power supply agreement with Microsoft for a 1,100 MW data center campus in Indiana. The agreement specifies dedicated power capacity for Microsoft's data center operations in the state.
Amazon announced a $1 billion commitment to support communities in which it builds data centers, though the article does not specify which states or counties are affected or detail how the funds will be deployed.
A coalition of AI companies and labor unions proposed uniform regulatory guardrails for data centers in Indiana. The article does not specify the date of the proposal or name particular counties affected.
South Bend established standards and guidelines for future data center projects in the city. The standards outline requirements for data center development going forward.
Vermillion County commissioners voted 2-1 to reject a proposed data center moratorium. The vote outcome means the moratorium was not adopted.
Google announced a plan to purchase homes near its data center facility in the Fort Wayne area, prompting reactions from local officials.
The Salix city council clarified that no data center moratorium is in place and approved a memorandum of understanding with Google regarding a data center project.
The Salix city council clarified that no data center moratorium is in place and approved a memorandum of understanding with Google regarding a data center project in the city.
Gilbert is considering policies to manage data center growth while addressing water consumption and neighborhood impacts. The article discusses the city's efforts to balance economic development from data centers with environmental and community concerns.
Article addresses water consumption related to AI and electricity generation demands, a trend affecting data center and computing infrastructure operations. The piece discusses the water requirements associated with electricity production for AI systems, relevant to understanding data center environmental impacts.
Experts stated that data centers are not responsible for Colorado River water allocation cuts affecting the region. The article addresses data center water consumption in the context of Colorado River water shortage discussions in Arizona.
A local council voted to impose an 18-month freeze on data center projects. A local official stated that reports of a data center project in the area were rumors.
A poll of North Carolina adults indicated support for increased regulations on data centers, while lawmakers are moving in a different policy direction on data center regulation.
Amazon canceled a proposed data center project on a former George Washington University campus in Ashburn, Virginia.
A regional authority that owns Wood Haven property withdrew from a non-disclosure agreement related to a data center project, citing transparency as the reason for the decision.
Article discusses data center opposition as a factor in midterm election campaigns, indicating community mobilization around data center siting issues in multiple jurisdictions, though specific projects and locations are not identified in the provided text excerpt.
A data center in Virginia operated diesel generators during a Code Red air quality alert. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was unable to prevent the operation.
Virginia Beach approved a design for a Globalinx data center expansion project in the city.
A Henrico County resident reported that vibrations from data center construction are affecting his home. The article describes the resident's concerns about the impact of ongoing construction activity on his property.
Carroll County voted on a matter related to an $11 billion data center project, affecting how New River Valley communities proceed with their options regarding the project.
Amazon cancelled plans to construct four AI data centers in Northern Virginia. The site will be repurposed for mixed-use and residential development.
A $100 billion data center campus project has been announced for Southern Virginia, with details about the scope and scale of the planned facility emerging publicly.
SpaceXAI is facing a $6.1 million fine in Mississippi for constructing data centers without obtaining required permits. The company is also involved in ongoing court proceedings related to gas turbines at the facility.
A resident in Harlem, Georgia raised concerns about noise from a nearby data center facility. The neighbor characterized the noise as a nuisance affecting their property.
The article discusses water consumption by data centers and examines the sources and methods of that water use, addressing assumptions about where and how data centers obtain water resources.
A Georgia city reversed its position on data centers, moving from consideration of a project to implementing a ban on data center development.
A 383-acre data center campus has been proposed off Mike Padgett Highway in Richmond County, Georgia. The article does not specify the stage of permitting, approval status, or timeline for the project.
Camden County residents held a meeting to discuss concerns about data centers as a moratorium on data center development approaches its end date.
Article discusses energy consumption of artificial intelligence systems and the role of data centers in supporting AI infrastructure as a general industry trend piece.
The city of Edinburg, Texas approved an amendment to its code related to data centers as part of a broader code overhaul. The specific details of the amendment and its provisions were not stated in the article text provided.
A power project called Project Star is being developed to supply electricity to a data center in South Texas that is associated with a U.S.-Korea business arrangement.
Public Citizen alleges that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued water quality permits for data centers after Governor Greg Abbott directed the agency in September to stop issuing data center permits. TCEQ stated the permits in question were automated stormwater notices, not operational permits, and said it has suspended them
The Taylor City Council voted unanimously to approve an annexation agreement for the Taylor Technology Campus, a 664-acre data center project developed by Big Watt Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers east of Taylor, Texas. The agreement includes requirements governing water use, noise, lighting, and setbacks, along with $28.2 million in commitments to city programs and local institutions, following months of negotiations over community concerns regarding water use, noise, and infrastructure impacts.
Carrier announced plans for a $600 million manufacturing facility in Texas to produce cooling equipment for AI data centers.
Texas's grid operator (ERCOT) paused new permits for data centers in June 2024, after the interconnection queue grew from 63 GW of large customers in late 2024 to 474 GW by June, with approximately 90% attributed to data centers. The pause followed a directive requiring data centers to pay for their own grid upgrades, and was accompanied by a freeze on all new permits pending an audit to determine project eligibility.
Cass County Sheriff Jesse Jahner stated that his office is monitoring data center town hall meetings to ensure public safety and that the Sheriff's Office remains nonpartisan on the data center construction projects, indicating the office may attend meetings either at the request of local authorities or as part of regular rounds.
Nashville released an impact assessment report evaluating potential effects of data center development across multiple areas including energy, water, transportation, and air quality. The report recommends strengthened regulatory alignment and identified several topics requiring further research, including vibration mitigation, wastewater contamination, and clustering restrictions, while noting that a regulatory framework enacted in July establishes five data center classifications and prohibits hyperscale campuses in Davidson County.
Amazon announced commitments to increase local funding and reduce secrecy in its data center operations. The specific locations, details of the funding commitments, and timeline for implementation are not stated in the article text provided.
A public hearing on a data center proposal in Posey County, Indiana is continuing, with the hearing scheduled to occur on the evening the article references.
Article discusses technologies and methods being deployed to reduce energy consumption in data center operations as part of broader climate and efficiency efforts in the data center industry.
A data center campus in Chandler, Arizona is entering a new growth phase and attracting large users to the facility.
Multiple cities in Pinal County, Arizona are taking different approaches to data center development, with considerations including job creation and infrastructure impacts as part of their economic development planning.
Pima County held a public hearing on proposed data center regulations, with a final county vote scheduled for December.
A town meeting in Yadkinville, North Carolina included comments regarding a data center project, though the specific details of those comments and the project status are not provided in the available text.
Duke Energy reached an agreement on new rules governing large energy users, including data centers. The specific terms and implementation details of the agreement were not detailed in the article text provided.
Lee County commissioners voted to reject a proposed moratorium on future data center development in the county.
Investment firm Forum Markets announced a partnership with Edge Node to expand compute infrastructure across the United States. The article does not specify the locations, counties, or states where the expansion will occur.
Technology companies reached an agreement with Duke Energy regarding data center operations. The specific terms and details of the deal were not disclosed in the article text provided.
Duke Energy reached an agreement on a large load tariff for data centers in North Carolina. The tariff had been sought for an extended period prior to this agreement.
An article documenting the presence of approximately 230 data centers in Loudoun County, Virginia, and reporting community residents' statements about insufficient advance notice regarding the scale and effects of data center development in the area.
The Urban Institute examines how data center development affects communities and explores whether tax revenues generated by data centers can be directed toward housing affordability initiatives.
Loudoun County implemented new requirements for data center permit applications. The specific requirements and effective date were not detailed in the available text.
A local delegate made public comment to the Goochland Board of Supervisors regarding a data center proposal under consideration, expressing a position that the board should deny the proposal.
The article discusses the potential effects of a proposed data center moratorium in Virginia, examining whether such a moratorium might shift data storage operations to overseas locations and considering the policy implications of that outcome.
A Virginia state senator has proposed a three-year moratorium on data center development across Virginia. The specific details of the proposal, including which senator, the legislative status, and any stated rationale, are not provided in the available text.
Stafford County postponed a hearing on a data center project after county staff recommended denial of the project.
The city of Umatilla declared a state of emergency after losing anticipated tax revenues from a data center project involving Sabey and Amazon, following a state-wide ban on data center development in Oregon.
A Microsoft data center project located on Huffaker Road in Floyd County, Georgia is proceeding forward in development.
A judge ordered Talbot County, Georgia to remove a data center text amendment from its zoning code. The specific date of the judge's order was not stated in the article.
Bryan County rejected a proposal from a data center developer. The specific details of the decision and timeline were not provided in the article text supplied.
Microsoft is seeking approval for a data center project in northwest Georgia. The specific county, approval status, and timeline of the request are not stated in the available text.
Georgia leads the nation in data center construction activity, though Gwinnett County has relatively few data centers compared to other regions of the state.
Gradiant has been selected to provide water services for a data center project in West Texas. The article does not specify the project name, timeline, or other operational details.
Soluna and Applied Digital announced a plan to build a 50 MW wind-powered AI data center in Texas. The specific county and project timeline were not stated in the article.
Data centers have become a prominent issue in multiple Texas political races. Governor Abbott announced a six-month moratorium on data center permits in 2024, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shut down its permit filing system on October 18 in response. Texas currently has over 300 data centers with plans for an additional 288. A University of Texas poll found 57 percent of Texans would oppose having a data center in their community, with opposition higher among rural residents at 60 percent.
An industry analysis article examines delays in data center construction, using Denton, Texas as a case study where Core Scientific's conversion of a bitcoin mining site to a 262-megawatt AI campus for CoreWeave experienced weather and construction delays that pushed completion from 2025 into 2026, with only approximately 130 megawatts operational by March 2026. The article discusses common causes of data center delays including power grid infrastructure constraints, equipment lead times (such as transformers averaging 128 weeks), and permitting processes, with examples from Loudoun County, Virginia where utility power line constraints created multi-year waits for data center projects.
Police reports document dozens of threats and intimidating messages directed at data center projects and officials across multiple states since 2024, including bomb threats at construction sites in Virginia, Utah, Iowa, and Maryland, alongside online threats against elected officials in Illinois, Texas, Utah, and other locations. Some individuals have been arrested and charged with making threats, while other cases have been dismissed or are pending, amid escalating public opposition to data center development nationally.
Texas Governor Abbott is seeking legislation to formalize data center restrictions through the state legislature in the upcoming legislative session.
The article examines potential impacts on Effingham County, Georgia from a planned OpenAI AI data center project called Camellia (designed for 2028-2032 power delivery phases) by comparing conditions in Abilene, Texas where the Stargate data center is already operating. The Abilene facility drew 5,000-9,000 temporary construction workers, causing housing shortages, doubled/tripled rental rates, increased traffic with reported rises in crash fatalities, and strained local roads, though the mayor stated water usage remained lower than feared through closed-loop cooling systems and the facility operates on the regional power grid with demand-response requirements.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a directive on September 21 halting data center permitting in Texas pending an audit by ERCOT, but at least 16 permits were issued to data center projects after the directive, including a stormwater permit for a Sitespan data center project near San Antonio on Bolton Road between San Antonio and Seguin that was later suspended. TCEQ initially denied permits were being issued but subsequently acknowledged the permits and suspended them, shifting to a physical review process for applications.
NextEra Energy Resources, Related Companies, and Lewis Energy Group announced Project Star, a $22 billion gas-fired power plant and 5-gigawatt data center campus in Encinal, La Salle County, Texas, expected to generate 6.47 gigawatts of electricity with first phase operational in 2029 and full capacity by 2032, creating approximately 8,400 construction jobs and 170 permanent power plant positions.
Governor Greg Abbott imposed a moratorium on new data center permits in Texas last month, which could delay the final investment decision on Project Kilby, a joint venture between Chevron and Joulent to build a Microsoft data center in West Texas powered by approximately 3 gigawatts of gas turbines, from the end of 2024 to 2027, though the project remains on track to begin operations in 2028.
Montgomery County Commission passed new zoning rules restricting the size and noise of data centers. Some residents spoke during public comment requesting a moratorium or stricter regulations, while commissioners acknowledged the new framework has limitations and added a requirement for additional review of proximity to homes.
The Tennessee Democratic Party called for a moratorium on data center development in the state. The article does not specify which county or the date the call was made.
Metro Nashville is conducting an investigation into the impacts of data centers in the area.
The city of Morristown, Tennessee is considering the development of regulations specific to data centers within its jurisdiction.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a plan by AES to provide power to a Google data center located in Morgan County, Indiana.
Church groups requested that Microsoft allocate 1% of data center costs to community benefit. Microsoft has not publicly responded to the request.
The St. Joseph County Council voted to begin a process to ban data centers in the county.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a planned 10MW prefabricated data center project in Indiana. The specific county and date of the agreement were not stated in the article title.
A report documents economic impact from data center development in Iowa, measuring the financial effects in billions of dollars associated with the state's data center sector expansion.
Digital Realty is considering a gigawatt-scale data center site outside Indianapolis, Indiana.
A data center debate is affecting a Pennsylvania House race, though specific details about the project, location, or nature of the debate are not provided in the available text.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a town hall to address concerns about data center development in the state.
A second analysis asserts that Arizona Public Service (APS) customers are covering data center costs through base rates
The Goldwater Institute challenged the legality of a Pima County data center moratorium and stated that data center facilities do not pose a threat to the county.
A congressional candidate in Arizona has stated opposition to data centers, despite having previously voted in favor of a tax break for data center development.
Technology companies are proposing data center projects on tribal lands in Arizona, and tribal nations are taking action to oppose these proposals.
Pitt County commissioners scheduled a hearing to receive details on the county's existing data center regulations and rules.
North Carolina residents are opposing data center projects in the state. The article outlines four reasons cited by residents for their opposition to data center siting.
Groups opposed to data center and energy expansion projects held a meeting prior to a commission proceeding in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Data center developers are planning to host a forum in Southwest Virginia in November. The article does not specify the exact county, date of the forum, or details about specific projects to be discussed.
Amazon canceled its data center project planned for a GW Campus location in Loudoun County, Virginia, and announced plans to donate part of the land to Loudoun County.
Los Angeles County supervisors are considering a ban on data center development. The article does not specify when the vote or consideration will occur.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates American public sentiment regarding the expansion of AI-driven data centers, reflecting views on the data center industry trend without reference to a specific project or location.
Virginia lawmakers are scheduled to debate a proposal for a statewide pause on data center development. The specific details of timing, counties affected, and outcome are not stated in the available text.
Amazon canceled its planned data center project in Loudoun County, Virginia and donated the land associated with the project.
Amazon agreed to withdraw its data center construction plans on George Washington University's Virginia campus after receiving backlash from the community.
TerraWatt has proposed a gigawatt-scale data center at a former steel mill site in Alton, Illinois.
Endeavour has partnered with desalination firm Trevi to deploy technology that converts waste heat from data centers into clean water across Endeavour's US data center portfolio, with first deployments expected.
Innio signed a 620MW gas engine order with an undisclosed US data center developer, building on a 1.1GW order signed in July. The article does not specify the location, county, or state where the data center project is situated.
The League of Women Voters of Macon hosted a forum on data centers prior to Election Day, providing an opportunity for public discussion on the topic.
A fire occurred at a bitcoin data center in Treutlen County, Georgia, resulting in serious injuries to two people, according to the county's emergency management director.
Camden County and a landowner have called meetings regarding a proposed data center project in the county.
Carrier Connect leased a 4MW data center facility in Alpharetta, Georgia.
The DeKalb County board upheld a previous denial of a Shadowbox data center project proposal in DeKalb County, Georgia.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) closed its online permitting system following accusations from environmental watchdog groups that the agency violated a data center pause. The specific details of the alleged violation and the timing of the system closure are not provided in the available text.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott received approximately $9 million in donations from data center industry-affiliated entities between June 2025 and the article's publication date, during a period when he announced regulatory measures including a pause on data center grid connections and proposed restrictions on rural data center development.
Big Watt Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers announced approval of a development agreement for the Taylor Technology Campus, a 664-acre hyperscale data center project in Taylor, Texas, with capacity for up to one gigawatt. The approved agreement includes project-specific standards for water use, stormwater management, site design, and other measures, with power availability targeted for the first half of 2028.
The article describes rural Texas residents' concerns about data center development, including the Terafab semiconductor factory in Grimes County and other data centers in Navarro County, citing issues such as noise pollution, air quality impacts, and electricity bills. Some rural Republican voters are reportedly considering voting for Democratic candidates in response to frustrations over data center siting and other development issues.
Texas environmental regulators continued processing certain data center permit applications after Gov. Abbott issued a directive on September 21, 2026 to halt data center permits pending an audit by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. As of October 16, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality had moved at least 35 data center-related applications forward, including issuing public notices, approving stormwater coverage, and assigning engineers to projects.
According to reporting cited in the article, 47 large data center projects have been canceled in 2026, with analysts estimating that approximately 35 percent of planned facilities are feasible. The article attributes cancellations to factors including local community opposition, high interest rates, and weak bond markets, noting that financing for data center projects has become more difficult.
Tarrant County officials and residents discussed data center regulation at a public forum, with panelists expressing differing views on whether local governments should enact regulations immediately or wait for state legislative action, and addressing issues including tax abatements, notification requirements for neighboring jurisdictions, and the proposed Circle T data center in Westlake.
Data center expansion in Texas has increased demand for electricians and generated interest in electrical trade careers.
DC BLOX, an Atlanta-based company, filed an amended complaint challenging data center regulations enacted by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, following the company's application for a data center.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and five other plaintiffs filed a federal lawsuit against Memphis City Council after being banned from council meetings following protests at an October 6 council meeting regarding a proposed moratorium on new data center development. The lawsuit, filed with assistance from Vanderbilt Law School's Stanton Foundation First Amendment Clinic, challenges the ban as a violation of First Amendment rights.
Two candidates for Tennessee governor have stated opposing positions on data center siting and energy policy. Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn supports nuclear and fossil fuel expansion to meet data center power demands, while Democratic candidate Jerri Green has proposed a statewide moratorium on data centers and plans to enforce clean air and water regulations. Green previously voted unsuccessfully against delaying a 12-month data center moratorium vote in Memphis, scheduled for October 20.
The city of Morristown, Tennessee is considering adopting regulations for data center development within its jurisdiction.
Multiple counties in Indiana have implemented restrictions on data center development. The specific counties and details of their actions are not provided in the article text supplied.
NiSource announced a long-term agreement with Microsoft. The agreement is expected to support Indiana's economic growth and increase customer savings.
Article discusses Michigan's position relative to other Midwestern states in data center development and investment, comparing regional competitiveness in the data center industry.
Five data centers in Indiana were able to operate without obtaining federal water permits under the Clean Water Act. The article describes how these facilities avoided the permitting requirement, though specific details about the mechanism or facilities are not provided in the excerpt.
The article discusses broader trends in data center opposition and related political and commercial risks across the United States, without focusing on a specific named project, location, or dated event.
More than half of Indiana's counties have implemented restrictions on data centers. The article does not specify which counties or the dates these restrictions took effect.
Arizona is experiencing growth in data center development, which is creating demand for skilled trade workers in the state.
The article discusses a data center project in Pinal County, Arizona that was not approved, and outlines subsequent priorities for rural Arizona communities regarding data center development.
Protesters in Virginia called for a moratorium on data center development in the state.
Amazon withdrew its data center project planned for George Washington University's Loudoun campus and agreed with the county to develop the site as a mixed-use facility instead.
Amazon announced a change in its position regarding future data center developments in Northern Virginia. The article does not provide specific details about the nature of the shift, affected projects, or timeline.
A rally in Leesburg, Virginia expressed support for a proposed data center moratorium in Loudoun County. The specific date of the rally and details of the moratorium proposal are not provided in the article text supplied.
Amazon canceled a planned data center campus project valued at $427 million and committed to donate land valued at $65 million instead. The specific location and date of this decision are not stated in the available text.
Google signed a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant agreement with Voltus. The article does not specify the location(s) where this virtual power plant capacity will operate or which states are involved.
Arbol has launched an insurance product that provides coverage for financial losses resulting from suspension of data center construction, such as losses that might result from a moratorium on construction.
The USDA provided a record loan to support data center development and power infrastructure in rural Georgia. The specific county, project name, and loan date are not stated in the provided text.
A court petition has been filed challenging the rezoning decision for a data center project in Statesboro, Georgia.
Microsoft filed for a data center campus in Floyd County, Georgia. The specific filing date and project details are not stated in the article text provided.
Data centers are expanding operations in Georgia. The article discusses reasons for major data center expansions in the state.
Texas data center expansion may affect air pollution levels in the state. The article examines potential environmental impacts from the growth of data center facilities in Texas.
Texas Attorney General Paxton sent letters to over 150 data center developments, including projects in Nacogdoches County. The article does not specify the content or purpose of the letters.
Article reports on a slowdown in data center development and activity across the industry, without specifying particular projects or locations.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive on September 21 to halt data center permits pending utility review, but the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality continued processing and approving multiple data center-related permits including air emissions certificates, stormwater construction approvals, and expedited gas plant reviews in Houston, Abilene, Barstow, Royse City, Irving, and other Texas locations through October, according to nonprofits Public Citizen and FracTracker Alliance citing publicly available TCEQ records.
Soluna and Applied Digital announced a definitive agreement to jointly develop a 50MW data center at Soluna's Project Dorothy 3 site near Silverton in Briscoe County, Texas, with ChronoScale signing a non-binding letter of intent to lease the facility. The project is expected to close by year-end, subject to approval of a tax abatement from Briscoe County, with the site potentially expanding to 300MW at full build-out.
The U.S. and South Korean governments are partnering on a project to build a 6.47 gigawatt combined-cycle gas power plant in Encinal, La Salle County, Texas, operated by Related Companies and NextEra Energy Resources, with a 5GW data center on an adjacent site
The Memphis City Council voted 6-6 on a proposal to establish an 18-month moratorium on new data center development and expansions, which failed to pass. The council instead voted for a 135-day pause on new data center applications, while the Memphis Mayor ordered a concurrent 90-day review to develop recommendations for regulating large and hyperscale data centers within city limits.
Coffee County Commissioners voted 16-0 to adopt zoning regulations directing data centers to a designated industrial zone rather than agricultural land, and Montgomery County Commission voted 17-4 to approve restrictions on future data center developments including setback, noise, and utility requirements.
Justin Pearson, a Tennessee state representative and anti-data-center activist, is running for Congress in a newly redistricted district that extends across 14 rural counties. Pearson and his brother KeShaun lead Memphis Community Against Pollution, which has opposed Elon Musk's xAI Colossus data center complex in South Memphis, filing concerns about gas turbine use, air quality, and noise pollution, and campaigning for a city council moratorium on new data center development.
Tennessee gubernatorial candidates were asked to provide positions on data center development, electricity and water usage, local government regulations, and recent developments in Bradley County, including a temporary delay of a planned power plant and data center campus and a lawsuit announced against the county related to data center restrictions.
SpaceX is offering employees a 20% pay increase to temporarily relocate to Memphis, Tennessee and Southaven, Mississippi for six weeks to assist with the expansion of its Colossus 1 and 2 data centers. The company has been recruiting employees for the buildout since at least August, with the program intended to run through December 31, 2026.
The Memphis City Council voted 6-6 on a proposed 18-month moratorium on new data center development and expansions, resulting in the measure's failure. The vote followed months of community advocacy, an earlier October 6 meeting that included confrontations and a physical altercation, and a mayoral executive order directing a 90-day study on data center regulation.
Digital Realty announced a proposal for a 1 gigawatt data center campus in Indiana. The specific county, timeline, and status of the proposal are not stated in the article text provided.
More than half of Indiana's counties have implemented restrictions on data centers. The article does not specify which counties have adopted restrictions or the specific terms of those restrictions.
The article discusses industry-wide trends in announced versus constructed AI data center projects, examining reasons why many announced facilities may not be built, without focusing on a specific project or location.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a planned 10MW prefabricated data center in Indiana. No additional details regarding specific location, timeline, or project status were provided in the available text.
Article discusses multiple data center projects being built across the United States in response to increased demand for AI computing infrastructure and power capacity.
Residents of Sahuarita, Arizona are planning to protest against Project Gravel, a proposed data center in their community.
Data center projects have been proposed on federal land in eastern Oregon and other western states, according to The Daily Chronicle report.
Arizona's regulator called for an investigation into whether data centers have impacted customer bills for Arizona Public Service (APS). The specific scope and status of the investigation request were not detailed in the available text.
The Goldwater Institute challenged the legality of Pima County's data center ban. The article does not specify the date the challenge was filed or the current status of the legal action.
Arizona is experiencing increased data center development, which is creating demand for skilled trade workers in the state.
Pima County enacted a 120-day moratorium on future data center projects. The moratorium will pause new data center development in the county during this period.
A data center debate prompted a board to undertake a closer examination of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) in Lee County, North Carolina.
Duke Energy's proposed $584 million natural gas peaker plant in North Carolina was denied, with regulators citing concerns about costs that would be passed to customers to support data center power demands in the state.
A proposed AI data center project in Virginia may require clearing land that contains one of the remaining chestnut groves in the United States, raising environmental concerns about the site.
Amazon withdrew its application for a data center campus at a George Washington University site in Ashburn, Virginia. The specific date of the withdrawal was not stated in the article text provided.
Franklin County held an informational panel discussion on data center development. The article does not specify the date of the panel or details of specific projects discussed.
Amazon withdrew its data center application in Loudoun County, Virginia. The specific date of the withdrawal was not stated in the article.
Virginia's data center construction activity is shifting, with Georgia increasing its data center construction volume relative to Virginia.
Amazon withdrew its proposal to build data centers on a George Washington University campus in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Multiple bills proposing data center moratoriums have been introduced ahead of Virginia's January legislative session, indicating legislative consideration of restrictions on data center siting or development in the state.
Aquaria, a water harvesting firm, announced a pilot program for a modular onsite water supply system designed for data centers, with first units scheduled to ship in Q3 2027.
A political candidate called for a pause on data center projects as part of a campaign focused on affordability issues in Georgia.
Effingham County voted to hire a firm to oversee Phase 1 of a data center project in the county.
Four Georgia families filed a lawsuit against Meta claiming that data center construction contaminated their well water. The specific county and date of the lawsuit filing are not stated in the article.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development, which has raised questions regarding power costs and economic growth impacts in the state.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center construction activity as Virginia's data center buildout pace shifts. The article reports a change in the regional distribution of data center development between the two states.
A data center project at Fort Bliss will be reduced in size, relocated to a different site within the installation, and will utilize brackish water rather than freshwater sources.
Multiple counties in Texas are developing or considering groundwater regulations in response to increased water demand from data centers and other sources. The article addresses regulatory responses by counties to manage groundwater use as data center development increases water consumption in the region.
A real estate company reported that AI data center projects are increasing demand for warehouse space and affecting rental rates across the United States.
A local oil and gas firm announced a partnership on a $22.3 billion data center and power campus project in Texas. The article does not specify the county, project location details, or the event date.
Data center developers, energy companies, and infrastructure firms formed the Lone Star Infrastructure Coalition in early October to advocate for large-scale data center development in Texas. The coalition was created amid public opposition, state scrutiny including a gubernatorial pause on data center permits, and investigations by the state attorney general into water-use compliance by data center developments.
Business Insider compiled information on multiple large-scale data center projects under development across the United States, each with at least 1 gigawatt of capacity and groundbreaking or construction status. The article describes projects in Texas, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Missouri, noting that the U.S. has over 3,000 operating data centers and over 1,500 more under development, with some projects facing community opposition over concerns about power consumption, water usage, noise, and environmental impacts.
The Texas Attorney General is investigating data center projects regarding their water usage.
A data center project tied to Anthropic is proceeding with $366 million in construction funding in Texas.
The Memphis City Council passed an ordinance establishing a 135-day halt on data center approvals after rejecting an proposed 18-month moratorium.
Memphis city council voted against a proposed 18-month moratorium on data center development in the city.
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium. The specific date of the vote and details of the proposed moratorium are not provided in the article text.
The Memphis City Council rejected an 18-month moratorium on data center approvals in a 6-6 tie vote and instead passed an ordinance imposing a 135-day review period for data center projects, with the council citing zoning and land-use considerations in their decision.
A vote on a data center moratorium in Memphis, Tennessee did not pass. The article does not specify the date the vote occurred.
Researchers from Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, and Fisk University held a panel discussion in Nashville examining data center siting in Tennessee, focusing on resource consumption, community engagement, and environmental impacts. The panel discussed xAI's data center complex near Memphis, Meta's facility in Gallatin, and Fisk University's planned campus data center, noting that Nashville has implemented moratoria and regulations on data center development in response to community concerns.
Elon Musk stated he is actively involved in directing the construction of a data center project in Memphis, Tennessee.
More than half of Indiana's counties have implemented restrictions on data centers. The article does not specify which counties or the nature of the restrictions.
BrightRay announced a plan to expand into the United States with a 10MW prefabricated data center project in Indiana.
A report documents economic impact from data center development in Iowa, citing billions in associated economic activity. The article does not specify which counties or individual projects are included in the analysis.
Fort Worth is considering data center growth while residents have raised concerns about the projects.
The Frankfort city council voted 5-2 to approve DataOne's proposed $7 billion data center project in Frankfort, Indiana.
The town of Marana, Arizona scheduled a public hearing to address noise regulations and shutdown procedures for data center operations in the municipality.
Gilbert, Arizona postponed a vote on data center rules to December. The article does not specify the original vote date or the reason for the delay.
Opponents to a proposed data center in Ahwatukee, Arizona held a town hall to present health concerns related to the project.
A data center company announced it will hold a question-and-answer session in Yadkinville, North Carolina for community members.
Guilford County held a discussion regarding a potential data center moratorium. The specific outcome and details of the discussion were not provided in the article text available.
Pitt County scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed data center moratorium. The specific date of the hearing and details of the moratorium proposal are not provided in the article text.
Duke Energy and data center operators reached an agreement on new rules governing power consumption for large power users in North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation details of the agreement are not provided in the article text supplied.
The article reports on tightening availability of suitable real estate for data center development, indicating increased competition for sites meeting data center infrastructure requirements.
Google has been identified as a company considering a data center site in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Google was confirmed as the company behind a proposed data center project in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The Stack data center project in Pittsylvania County, Virginia will include 21 buildings and is designed to use up to 3,000 megawatts of power and 7 million gallons of water per day.
A Virginia state senator introduced legislation proposing a moratorium on data center development in the state. The specific details of the bill's scope and timing were not provided in the article text available.
TeraWulf announced architecture decisions for an AI and high-performance computing campus, discussing power infrastructure and facility design considerations for the project.
Vantage Data Centers entered into a supply agreement with Heron Power for solid-state transformers with a capacity of 1 gigawatt. The agreement concerns Heron Power's Heron Link solid-state transformer technology for use in Vantage's data center operations.
Memphis city council rejected an 18-month moratorium on new data center projects and instead approved a 135-day ban on new data center development.
Google entered into a power upgrade agreement in Georgia involving nuclear energy to support data center operations. The specific county, agreement terms, and event date are not stated in the article text provided.
Four Georgia families filed a lawsuit against Meta alleging that data center construction contaminated their well water.
An article discusses potential economic implications of a Google data center project in Columbia County, Georgia, including impacts on the local economy.
A group filed a lawsuit against Statesboro regarding a data center rezoning decision. The article does not specify the date the lawsuit was filed or the details of the rezoning action.
Jesup moved forward with data center regulations despite opposition expressed by attendees at a public meeting. The article does not specify the date of the vote or meeting.
The Texas Attorney General's office sent 156 letters to data center developments regarding water-use reporting requirements.
A news outlet gained access to tour a large data center facility in Texas after a three-month approval process, documenting the interior operations and infrastructure of the facility.
Article discusses data centers' use of behind-the-meter power generation approaches as a strategy to obtain electricity, examining this industry practice and its mechanics.
A study from the Houston Advanced Research Center projects that air quality impacts from Texas data center growth will depend significantly on power sources used, with nitrogen oxide emissions potentially increasing 2-10 times higher if facilities use on-site combustion rather than grid power with renewable energy. Residents in Bastrop County report dust, noise, and property value decreases from nearby data center construction by EdgeConneX, and a natural gas plant proposed by Pacifico Energy to power a data center is forecast to increase nitrogen oxide emissions by over 141.5 percent between 2025 and 2031.
Fox News Digital toured Compass Datacenters' campus in Red Oak, Texas, a sprawling facility approximately 20 miles south of Dallas that will eventually span 2.6 million square feet across 10 data center buildings. The facility employs roughly 600 Compass employees and 300 Schneider Electric employees, uses a closed-loop cooling system that does not draw water, and includes a workforce training center partnership with Texas State Technical College.
The Houston Advanced Research Center released a report analyzing how Texas's rapidly growing data center industry could affect air quality depending on power sources. The report projects that if data centers rely on natural gas plants, nitrogen oxide emissions could increase nearly 400% by 2031, potentially reversing two decades of air quality improvements, while cleaner grid-connected scenarios with renewable energy would result in smaller increases.
The Memphis City Council rejected an 18-month data center moratorium and instead passed an ordinance imposing a 135-day halt on data center approvals to allow time for review of zoning and other issues. The vote on the moratorium failed 6-6, while the 135-day review ordinance passed 7-5.
State Representative Justin Pearson is campaigning for Congress in Tennessee's 9th District, where opposition to data centers is a unifying issue across the 15 counties in the district. Pearson has made opposition to data centers a central campaign theme, citing concerns about water, air, and noise pollution, while his Republican opponent, State Senator Brent Taylor, supported the Colossus 1 data center project and received campaign funding from a SpaceXAI-associated political action committee.
A vote on a data center moratorium in Memphis, Tennessee did not pass.
Union electricians gathered at an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers office in Memphis, Tennessee to apply for jobs at Mid-South data center projects, with workers reporting compensation offers exceeding $8,000 per week. The article notes that Memphis city leaders are considering a moratorium on new data centers amid community concerns about noise and electricity costs, while workers emphasize the employment and economic opportunities the projects provide.
Tennessee state legislators Brent Taylor and Justin J. Pearson, competing for the U.S. House District 9 seat, have taken opposing stances on data center regulation. Taylor sponsored legislation that removed state regulations on "behind-the-meter" power generation, allowing data centers to operate private gas and biomass plants without state oversight
An article discussing data center industry expansion and community concerns references the xAI data center in Memphis, Tennessee, where commenters noted the local utility did not have sufficient power capacity to meet the facility's demand, illustrating concerns about rapid project development without adequate infrastructure planning.
Tennessee state representative Justin Pearson and five co-plaintiffs filed suit against Memphis City Council after being removed from an October 6 meeting and banned from future meetings while protesting delays to a vote on a data center moratorium. Pearson and others are challenging the ban as a violation of First Amendment rights, with a scheduled moratorium vote set for October 20.
Microsoft and NiSource entered into a 20-year power supply agreement for a data center campus in Northern Indiana. The agreement specifies the terms under which NiSource will provide power to the facility.
Amazon announced a $1 billion investment over five years to support data center communities in the United States, though the article text does not specify which states or counties will receive funding or the nature of the investments.
The mayor of Kokomo, Indiana outlined plans for a data center campus development in the city. No specific details regarding approval status, timeline, or project specifications were provided in the available text.
A French company announced plans to develop a $7.5 billion AI factory data center facility in Frankfort, Indiana.
An Arizona Corporation Commission race is receiving attention due to issues involving utility costs and data centers. The article discusses how data center operations and their impact on utility costs have become a focal point in the electoral campaign.
Arizona official Mayes is investigating an Ahwatukee data center regarding nuisance complaints or concerns.
The Casa Grande commission approved a massive data center project. Residents expressed concerns about the project during the approval process.
An interactive map has been created to display federal data center plans in Arizona, according to reporting by KVOA. The article does not specify which counties are affected or provide details about specific projects shown on the map.
A 954-acre data center campus project in Pinal County, Arizona is scheduled for review by county planners. The article does not specify the date of the planning review or other project details beyond its size and location.
Guilford County officials and community members held a discussion regarding a data center moratorium. The specific outcome and details of the discussion are not provided in the available text.
The Greensboro City Council held a discussion regarding data center policy. No specific decision, vote outcome, or policy details were provided in the article text available for review.
Raleigh approved a six-month moratorium on data center development. Activists had requested a longer pause.
New Hanover County leaders are reviewing local data center regulations in response to increased interest in data center development driven by artificial intelligence industry growth.
Google is exploring a potential data center site in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Speakers at a rally in Leesburg, Virginia called for the implementation of a statewide data center moratorium.
Loudoun County reached an agreement with Amazon regarding data center siting that resulted in data centers not being placed on George Washington University's Loudoun campus.
Amazon is withdrawing from a planned data center project at a former George Washington University campus in Virginia.
Blasting operations are scheduled to begin in Columbia County in connection with data center site preparation or construction. The article does not specify the date blasting will commence or other project details.
Skanska announced plans to build a data center in Georgia with a project value of USD 84 million. The specific county and project timeline were not stated in the article title.
Blasting operations are occurring in Harlem, Georgia as part of data center development activity in Columbia County. The article indicates multiple data center projects are underway in the area, with blasting associated with site preparation or construction.
Amazon received approval for a water-related requirement for a nearly 3,000-acre data center project near Houston, Texas.
A survey of 181 Texas state legislators found that 45 responded, with all 45 supporting limits on data center water usage and 44 of 45 supporting requirements for data centers to provide their own power. Ten lawmakers indicated they would author bills to regulate data centers, and five said they would push for increased local authority over data center siting decisions.
The city of Taylor approved a development agreement for the Taylor Technology Campus, a 664-acre project including a 500-megawatt data center and 750-megawatt natural gas power generation facility to be annexed into city limits. The agreement includes setback requirements, noise limits of approximately 65 decibels, dark site lighting standards, and backup generator testing requirements.
Watchdog organizations Public Citizen and FracTracker found that the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality continued processing data center permit applications after Gov. Abbott's September 21 directive to halt permits, including issuing preliminary-decision notices for facilities in Abilene, Grandview, and Hubbard, and advancing other approvals including construction stormwater certifications and generator applications.
Environment America calls for a two-year moratorium on construction of new data centers of 50 megawatts or greater, citing environmental concerns including energy consumption, water depletion, noise pollution, heat generation, and electronic waste. The article notes that New York passed a statewide moratorium in July 2026, Texas halted permits for new data centers in September 2026, and lawmakers have filed bills in 15 states that would impose moratoria on large new data centers.
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium. The specific date of the vote and details of the proposed moratorium are not provided in the article text.
A proposed moratorium on data centers in Memphis, Tennessee was voted down by the city council.
Erin Brockovich and Tennessee State Representative Justin J. Pearson are advocating for increased transparency regarding the environmental and public health effects of large-scale data centers. Pearson is leading opposition to a xAI data center project in Memphis, Tennessee, with support from national organizations including the NAACP and Southern Environmental Law Center.
At least 11 artificial intelligence and data center companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, hired lobbyists in Tennessee in 2026 ahead of the legislative session. The lobbying activity occurs as some Tennessee communities have imposed moratoriums on data center construction citing concerns about electricity price increases and environmental impacts, and as state lawmakers have proposed pausing tax breaks for data centers.
The Memphis City Council voted on an 18-month moratorium on new data center development and expansions, with the vote resulting in a 6-6 tie, effectively rejecting the measure. The moratorium proposal had been prompted by concerns about infrastructure impacts from existing data centers, including noise, emissions, and power consumption.
The Memphis city council voted against a one-year data center moratorium and instead passed a 135-day construction halt on data center development. The rejected moratorium would have paused construction to allow the city to adopt zoning regulations, establish disclosure requirements, and study impacts on air quality, electrical infrastructure, water, and noise.
Microsoft entered into a 20-year power supply agreement with NiSource for a $1 billion data center project in Indiana. The agreement represents a long-term utility commitment for the project's operation.
PowerHouse and Big Watt received approval for a 1 gigawatt behind-the-meter data center campus in Taylor, Texas.
The St. Joseph County Council voted to begin a process to ban data centers in the county.
Arizona state official Mayes requested that the Corporation Commission investigate data center costs associated with APS (Arizona Public Service).
Democratic candidates called for an investigation into the impact of data centers on Arizona Public Service (APS) utility bills in Arizona. The candidates sought a probe into how data center operations may be affecting electricity costs for APS customers.
Dozens of Arizona residents met with state official Mayes to discuss data center siting and related concerns in the state.
Duke Energy reached a settlement agreement regarding protections related to data center costs in North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation details of the settlement are not detailed in the article text provided.
Multiple jurisdictions in the United States have implemented or are considering moratoriums on data center construction, which affects the development of AI infrastructure nationwide.
Pitt County commissioners are scheduled to receive information about the county's existing data center regulations.
A public hearing on a data center project is scheduled in Pitt County, North Carolina, with organizers encouraging community participation at the hearing.
Article lists the ten U.S. states with the highest concentrations of data centers, providing an industry overview of data center distribution across the country.
A North Carolina county manager discussed community benefits and the possibility of implementing a data center moratorium, though specific details about the proposal, timeline, or county were not provided in the article text.
Lee County announced that a data center project will proceed and released a project timeline for the development.
Residents of Roanoke and Botetourt counties in Virginia organized a march calling for a moratorium on new data center development in the state.
The article discusses national trends in data center power demand and grid capacity constraints as the data center industry expands across the United States, without focusing on a specific project or jurisdiction.
The article discusses Virginia's data center industry growth and examines what lessons or approaches from Virginia's data center sector could apply to economic development efforts in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
The article discusses trends affecting data center development in suburban Virginia, referred to as "Data Center Alley," suggesting the region may face constraints on future expansion, though specific projects, permitting decisions, or regulatory actions are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
Towardex, a Boston-based company, established a direct interconnection to DE-CIX's New York Internet Exchange, enabling customers to access DE-CIX's multi-service interconnection platform.
OVHcloud announced in its annual earnings call that it has 110MW of available data center capacity available for customer growth.
The article discusses closed-loop cooling systems as a potential technology to address water consumption in data centers, examining whether such systems could mitigate data centers' water usage impacts.
The article discusses Georgia's data center industry expansion and addresses questions regarding its effects on power costs and economic growth in the state.
A U.S. official stated that data centers may benefit from a rural utility loan program, though the article does not specify which state, county, or data center projects are affected, nor does it provide details on specific projects, amounts, or timelines.
Google announced a data center project in Georgia that is projected to generate billions in economic activity and create jobs, with potential for new household formation in the region.
Skanska secured a contract for a data center project in Georgia. The article references ongoing debate regarding fair value assessment in connection with the contract.
Wesco opened a center in Texas to support AI data center installation services. The specific county, location, and date of the opening are not stated in the article.
Watchdog groups reported that data center permits continued to be processed following a directive from Governor Abbott, according to the Houston Chronicle article.
Compass Datacenters operates a sprawling campus in Red Oak, Texas, roughly 20 miles south of Dallas, that will eventually include 10 data center buildings spanning approximately 2.6 million square feet. The facility employs approximately 600 Compass employees and 300 Schneider Electric employees, uses a closed-loop cooling system that does not draw water, and is associated with workforce training programs and infrastructure investments in Ellis County.
Texas state officials announced enforcement of existing water-use reporting requirements for data centers, which require large water users to file annual surveys but carry maximum penalties of $500 for non-compliance. The Texas Water Development Board surveyed 329 data centers in 2025 with approximately 30% response rate, and identified 233 facilities that never submitted required surveys between 2020 and 2025.
A report by the Houston Advanced Research Center projects that Texas's rapidly growing data center industry could increase air pollutant emissions by 2031, with nitrogen oxide emissions potentially rising 35% under a net-zero scenario or nearly 400% if data centers rely on on-site natural gas plants, potentially reversing two decades of air quality improvements. The report identifies at least 288 planned data center projects across Texas and recommends implementing emissions regulations and cleaner power sources to mitigate air quality impacts.
Public Citizen identified more than a dozen data center-related permits that continued advancing through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's permitting process after Governor Abbott issued a directive to pause data center permits, including at least six stormwater construction permits approved after the directive. TCEQ subsequently suspended those stormwater permits, and the governor's office stated no permits have been approved in line with the directive.
The article discusses a national trend in which increased power demand from data center growth is creating challenges for the electrical grid across the United States, without naming specific projects, locations, or dated events.
Crusoe announced it is developing a Google data center campus in Armstrong County, Texas, with ground broken in June 2025. The facility is designed to connect to adjacent wind farms (Goodnight 1 operational at 265.5 MW and Goodnight 2 under construction at 265.5 MW) and uses closed-loop liquid cooling
The Coffee County Commission passed a resolution on October 13 establishing specific requirements and restrictions for data centers in the county, including height limits of 35 feet, 500-foot setbacks, mandatory noise testing with maximum sound levels of 67 dB during daytime and 57 dB at night, and restrictions on water and power use. This followed a data center moratorium enacted in June and zoning amendments limiting data centers to special exception use in the M-2 Industrial district.
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium. The specific date of the vote and details of the moratorium proposal are not provided in the article text.
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium. The specific vote date and outcome are not stated in the article summary provided.
A Nashville lawmaker proposed a pause on data center tax exemptions in Tennessee. The specific details of the proposal and its status are not provided in the article text supplied.
Google has requested approval for over 200 additional generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, indicating an expansion of backup power infrastructure at the site.
The article discusses the potential use of factory-built modules to accelerate construction of a 10MW data center, a construction methodology applicable to data center projects generally.
Google is seeking approval for over 200 backup generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Amazon and American Electric Power announced an exploration of deploying up to 960 megawatts of small modular reactors from X-energy in Indiana to support data center operations. The announcement indicates a planned partnership to assess the feasibility of nuclear power generation for data center energy needs in the state.
A data center developer discussed plans for a multi-billion dollar data center project in Kokomo, Indiana. The article does not specify details of the project status, timeline, or specific proposals beyond the announcement of the planned development.
Arizona lawmakers requested information from the Trump administration regarding data center projects proposed on public lands in Arizona.
Pima County is considering a moratorium on data centers. The article also addresses a separate Tucson initiative regarding residential displacement in gentrified neighborhoods.
Multiple jurisdictions in the United States have implemented or are considering moratoriums on data center construction, which affects the expansion of AI computing infrastructure projects nationwide.
A North Carolina official named Jackson petitioned the NC Utilities Commission to establish a separate rate class for data centers, affecting how data center electricity rates are classified and billed.
Pitt County scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed data center moratorium. The specific date of the hearing and details of the moratorium proposal are not provided in the article text.
PowerHouse and Big Watt received approval for a 1-gigawatt behind-the-meter data center campus in Taylor, Texas. The project is designed to operate with on-site power generation.
The Fayetteville city council is divided on a proposed data center project and has scheduled additional hearings to address the matter further.
Forsyth County rejected a proposed moratorium on data center development, citing legal concerns as the reason for the decision.
Article discusses Virginia's data center industry growth and considers potential lessons for economic development in Spartanburg, South Carolina, comparing the two regions' approaches to data center siting and related incentives.
Loudoun County is considering a 12-month pause on data center applications. The specific vote date and outcome are not stated in the article text provided.
Virginia residents held a march calling for a pause on new data center development in the state. The specific county and date of the march were not stated in the article.
The article compares Virginia's data center industry development and growth patterns to potential opportunities in Spartanburg, South Carolina, examining what lessons or strategies from Virginia's experience could apply to Spartanburg's economic development.
The article reports on community conflicts and death threats occurring in American towns in response to data center projects, indicating escalating tensions between data center development and local opposition.
The Public Service Commission filed a proposed rule governing power supply requirements for data centers in West Virginia. The specific provisions and implementation date were not stated in the available text.
Residents in Southside Virginia have called for a statewide pause on approvals of new data center projects in the state.
Google expanded its partnership with Entergy Arkansas to include a 440MW power purchase agreement and funding for battery energy storage systems and grid upgrades to support a data center in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Thousands of Georgia voters have initiated a petition for a referendum on data centers in the state. The specific county and date of this effort are not stated in the article text provided.
A second lawsuit has been filed against the Effingham Industrial Development Authority concerning an OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
Canoochee River RV Resort, LLC filed an application to develop a five-building data center campus totaling up to 250,000 sq ft per building on 470 acres at 2700 Airport Road in Metter, Candler County, Georgia, with construction planned in phases over 5-7 years to completion in 2033. The developer also filed for rezoning from AG-3 to planned unit development and would incorporate a closed-loop cooling system and two on-site substations.
Governor Abbott issued a directive on September 21 to halt data center permits, but an analysis of public records found that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality continued processing 35 permitting actions for data center projects in subsequent weeks, including fast-tracking permits, approving stormwater coverage, and issuing public notices for projects in multiple Texas counties.
Two U.S. Senate candidates in Texas, Ken Paxton and James Talarico, have released competing proposals for regulating data center development across the state. Both candidates propose that data centers should bear infrastructure costs for electricity and water rather than passing them to consumers and taxpayers, but differ on approaches including local government authority, tax incentive repeal, water recycling requirements, and corporate accountability mechanisms.
Texas ordered an audit of data centers as grid connection requests from data center operators reached 474 gigawatts of capacity.
DC BLOX filed an amended complaint challenging data center regulations enacted by Nashville-Davidson after a U.S. District Judge dismissed its initial lawsuit in August, following the Metro Council's enactment of a data center moratorium that blocked the company's proposed project near the Nashville Zoo.
The Montgomery County Commission approved a rezoning resolution establishing new local regulations for data center and power plant siting in Montgomery County, Tennessee. The regulations permit data center projects on review in industrial districts, require 500-foot setbacks from residential properties, and establish a 100-acre maximum property size, with the vote passing 17-4.
Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley, Jr. introduced an amended data center temporary moratorium ordinance scheduled for final reading on October 6th in Shelby County, Tennessee.
A North Alabama city has adopted a data center policy designed to allocate financial costs associated with data center projects away from residents. The specific policy mechanisms and which city is involved are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Amazon and American Electric Power (AEP) announced a partnership involving a nuclear energy plant in Indiana to support energy needs, though the article text was not provided for specific details about location, capacity, or timeline.
A study examined potential economic impacts of data centers in northwest Indiana. The article does not describe a specific project, permit, or event, but rather reports on findings from an economic analysis of the data center industry's potential effects in the region.
Amazon announced an investment in a nuclear energy project intended to supply nearly 1 gigawatt of carbon-free energy for operations in Indiana.
NiSource signed an agreement with Microsoft to provide power to a Microsoft data center campus in Indiana.
A vote on a data center moratorium in Fort Wayne, Indiana was postponed for three weeks. The specific date of the postponement and the reasons for the delay are not stated in the article text provided.
Article discusses how artificial intelligence and data center operations increase water consumption both directly and indirectly through electricity generation and cooling demands, addressing industry-wide water strain trends affecting data center infrastructure.
A Phoenix councilman may face an ethics complaint related to donations connected to an Ahwatukee data center project. The specific details of the complaint and donations are not provided in the available text.
Raleigh's data center moratorium may not prevent approval of a new data center project due to legal or regulatory considerations that could override the local moratorium.
A ruling permitted a data center project in Chatham County, North Carolina to proceed. The specific details of the ruling and its basis were not provided in the article text supplied.
The Fayetteville city council is divided on a proposed data center project and has scheduled additional hearings to consider the matter further.
A poll conducted by WSOC and WRAL found that North Carolina residents are divided in their views on data center development in the state.
Virginia lawmakers did not act to strip approvals from 15 data center projects in the state's data center corridor, leaving the previously granted approvals in place.
Virginia has 398 existing data centers with 287 additional data centers in planned stages. The article provides information for residents about data center development in the state.
A Norfolk-based company and LG entered into an agreement regarding data center chillers. The specific terms, timeline, and data center project details are not provided in the article text supplied.
Google is evaluating the Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia as a potential data center site.
Manchester Financial Group is exploring the potential development of a 400MW data center at the site of a former Navy cyber warfare headquarters in San Diego, California.
Amazon and American Electric Power announced an agreement to explore the potential deployment of up to 960 megawatts of small modular reactors (SMRs) manufactured by X-energy in Indiana to support data center operations and other power demands.
A Georgia special election for a new representative included candidate discussion of a data center moratorium proposal, though the article text provided does not specify which county or the election date.
A 250,000 square foot data center campus has been proposed in Metter, Georgia and has advanced in the approval process. The developer has not been publicly identified.
The Spalding County Board of Commissioners scheduled a hearing on a fourth proposed data center project for their May 28 meeting.
A pipeline project spanning 500 miles designed to serve data center demand in Georgia is subject to legal proceedings.
Article addresses data center siting factors in Florida including power and water infrastructure requirements, local zoning authority, and discusses a new law affecting data centers in the state.
Carrier Connect announced it has secured a customer for a 4MW data center facility located outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Microsoft terminated its contract with Nscale for a planned AI data center in Loughton, England after delays to the site's power connection. UK Power Networks indicated it could not supply sufficient electricity for the facility until the early to mid-2030s, well after the project's planned opening.
Hudspeth County confirmed a $15 billion data center project involving ServerDomes Global, planned for the Desert Haven area on private property with potential construction start in 2027. The project is expected to generate 800 construction jobs over four to five years and 200-300 permanent jobs upon completion, with the facility generating its own electricity and drawing water only during initial startup.
On September 21, 2024, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt issuance of permits for data center projects statewide, pending completion of audits by ERCOT and the Texas Water Development Board on grid capacity and water use. Abbott stated the freeze would remain in effect until data centers comply with audit requirements, protect the grid and water resources, and after his office indicated intent to work with the Legislature to eliminate financial incentives for the industry.
Compass Datacenters operates a hyperscale data center campus in Red Oak, Texas (approximately 20 miles south of Dallas) that includes 10 data center buildings, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility, and a training center, employing roughly 900 people on site. The company has made community investments including a $15 million donation for an animal shelter and a $12.6 million partnership with Texas State Technical College for a data center training facility.
A $430 million data center is planned for a North Texas location while Governor Abbott has halted permits in the state. The specific county and timeline of the permit halt are not stated in the headline.
Administrative law judges for the Public Utilities Commission of Texas released a proposed decision on El Paso Electric's application to build a 366-megawatt natural gas facility to power Meta's $10 billion data center in northeast El Paso. The judges found that El Paso Electric failed to adequately consider alternatives to the gas plant and did not issue a request for proposals to contractors, recommending approval only on the condition that ratepayers not be charged for the capital and operating costs
Democratic congressional candidate Justin Pearson is campaigning in Tennessee's 9th District, where opposition to data centers is cited as a unifying position across the 15-county district. The article describes community concerns about data centers' potential effects on water, air, and noise pollution, and notes that Pearson has made opposition to data centers a central campaign issue, while his Republican opponent State Senator Brent Taylor previously supported the Colossus 1 data center project and received campaign funding from a SpaceXAI-associated PAC.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) issued a request to residents regarding water supply protection while questions about data centers' potential impacts on the water supply remain unresolved.
Democratic candidates in multiple Indiana House districts are campaigning against data center projects and associated tax exemptions, citing concerns about utility rate impacts and state subsidies. A poll found 69% of likely voters opposed to new data center construction statewide, while Republican Gov. Mike Braun continues to support data center projects despite moratoriums imposed by some local jurisdictions.
Five data centers in Indiana were able to operate without obtaining federal water permits. The article describes how these facilities managed their permitting requirements.
Microsoft entered into a 20-year power supply agreement with NiSource, an Indiana utility company, to support a planned data center facility in Indiana.
Developers held an open house to discuss a proposed data center campus in Hancock County, Indiana, offering residents opportunities to ask questions and engage with project information.
Dozens of residents in Yavapai County, Arizona met with an official named Mayes to discuss data center projects in the area.
Manatee County issued a one-year moratorium on data center development. The specific date of the ban's issuance was not stated in the article text provided.
A North Carolina county voided a data center rezoning decision following a legal challenge. The specific county, date of the voiding action, and details of the legal challenge are not stated in the headline.
A Virginia state senator introduced legislation to impose a moratorium on data center development in the state. The specific details of the bill's scope and timing were not provided in the article text.
Appalachian Voices organized a march during October 10-24 calling for a moratorium on data center development in Virginia. The article describes a protest action related to data center siting in the state.
The article discusses the data center industry boom and its visible expansion from aerial perspectives, examining the physical growth and scale of data center facilities across regions.
Microsoft signed a 20-year power supply agreement with NiSource, an Indiana utility company, to support a planned data center facility in Indiana with construction to commence in 2028.
CleanSpark completed a $2.276 billion debt financing arrangement for a data center project in Sandersville, Georgia.
CleanSpark secured billions in funding for a data center project in Georgia, with support from a Meta-backed lease arrangement. The specific county, project location, and event date are not stated in the article title provided.
A proposed $1.2 billion, 1.25 million-square-foot data center on family farmland in Henry County, Georgia, was scheduled for a rezoning public hearing before the Henry County Board of Commissioners on June 17, 2025, but the hearing was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request. The project, which raised environmental concerns regarding potential contamination of the Towaliga River and Indian Creek watersheds and drinking water, has since been shelved and is now inactive.
Compass Datacenters operates a campus in Red Oak, Texas that includes 10 data center buildings totaling approximately 2.6 million square feet, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility, and a technical college training program. The company reported over 600 full-time workers at the campus, approximately 300 at Schneider Electric, and more than 7,000 permanent factory jobs created nationwide through Compass and its partners
A data center developer has threatened legal action against Hood County. The specific grounds for the threatened lawsuit are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Fox News toured Compass Datacenters' campus in Red Oak, Texas, which spans approximately 2.6 million square feet across 10 planned data center buildings. The facility employs roughly 600 Compass employees and 300 Schneider Electric employees, uses a closed-loop cooling system that does not draw water, and is partnered with Texas State Technical College on a $12.6 million workforce training program.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into data center developments across multiple Texas counties that have not responded to audits regarding water usage, building on Governor Greg Abbott's directive to pause data center permitting while reviewing power and water needs.
Gov. Greg Abbott received approximately $9 million in campaign donations from data center-related donors between July 2025 and October 2026, accounting for about 13% of his total fundraising during that period. The donations increased after Abbott issued regulatory recommendations to end tax breaks for data centers in June 2026 and announced a pause on data center grid connection approvals in August 2026.
Fermi signed a credit support agreement with AMD to support construction of the first 222MW data center at Project Matador in Carson County, Texas, with the initial deployment expected to come online in the second half of 2027. The agreement also outlines a partnership framework for future expansion of up to 650MW of gross power capacity.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state's environmental regulator to halt all data center-related permits until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of the existing waitlist for grid connections, expanding a moratorium on data center grid approvals that was originally issued in August.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a framework allowing Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) to purchase power from a data center affiliate. The decision establishes terms under which the utility can procure electricity from the affiliated data center facility.
NiSource and Microsoft entered into an agreement for NiSource to provide power to a Microsoft data center campus in La Porte, Indiana.
Google filed a request for more than 200 additional emergency generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Digital Realty proposed a three-building data center campus in Kokomo, Indiana. The article does not specify approval status, permitting stage, or timeline for the project.
A large data center under construction in Pennsylvania has been assigned an end user customer. The article does not specify which county in Pennsylvania or provide the specific date of this announcement.
Pima County is considering a moratorium on data centers. The article also addresses a separate Tucson initiative regarding a right to return to gentrified neighborhoods.
Peoria, Arizona is updating its zoning rules that govern data centers. The city is revising outdated regulations to address current data center development standards.
Arizona's attorney general threatened legal action regarding a data center project proposed for south Phoenix. The specific grounds for the threatened lawsuit and current status of the project are not detailed in the available text.
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis cautioned the North Carolina GOP regarding energy costs in connection with a data center matter, according to the article title, though specific details about the project, location, and nature of the dispute are not provided in the text excerpt available.
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance held a protest in Roanoke County regarding data center development in the region.
A Virginia bill proposes to pause approvals for data center projects in the state. The specific details of the bill, including its scope, timeline, and current legislative status, are not provided in the article text available.
Officials from Fort Meade toured data center facilities located in Virginia's Data Center Alley region.
This article discusses how community opposition to data center projects is influencing political decision-making across multiple U.S. communities, examining the pattern of local resistance to data center siting and its broader political implications.
Rick Jackson stated that a Texas community supports a data center in which he has invested and announced he will not invest in data center projects in Georgia.
A Walker County data center study group met to discuss lighting, noise, and water impacts related to a data center project in the county.
Augusta finalized zoning and regulatory rules for data center development in the city following community requests for oversight measures.
Skanska announced plans to build a data center in Georgia with a project value of USD 84 million. The specific county and project timeline were not stated in the article.
The Georgia General Assembly concluded its session without passing any data center regulation proposals, despite early bipartisan interest in measures ranging from moratoriums to rolling back tax incentives. A state report estimated Georgia would forgo $2.5 billion in tax revenue in 2026 due to existing data center tax breaks. The article discusses gubernatorial candidates' differing positions on data center development and its local impacts.
Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's June denial of its proposed 155-acre data center project and has filed a lawsuit challenging the county's moratorium on new data center applications. The company claims county officials provided written approval for the project in 2023, 2024, and 2025, creating a vested right to proceed, while the county disputes this and cites its ongoing moratorium that has been extended through March 2027.
Atlanta has experienced rapid data center development, becoming the fastest-growing data center market in the U.S. in the first half of 2026. The Mayor's Office is preparing a "Data Center Strategy" report scheduled for release on October 30 to examine data center development's impact on water, energy, land usage, and economy, while City Councilmember Kelsea Bond has proposed separate legislation to create a data center task force that would include public meetings and independent environmental and health groups as stakeholders, citing concerns about transparency and community input in the Mayor's process.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits for data center projects until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Water Development Board complete audits of data centers' impacts on grid reliability and water resources.
A coalition of civil rights, environmental, and rural advocacy organizations formed to oppose data center development in Texas, calling for greater transparency about water consumption and a pause on water commitments tied to future data center projects. The group announced its formation at the Texas Capitol and released public records regarding data center developments involving publicly owned water resources.
A Los Angeles-based firm broke ground on a $15 billion data center project in Hudspeth County, Texas.
Texas Governor Abbott issued a halt on all state-issued permits for data centers pending completion of a grid audit.
A data center project proposed by Amazon Web Services in Hood County, Texas requested up to 90% property tax rebates for 30 years. A county commissioner voted against the project, which was subsequently not built in Hood County but moved forward in an adjacent county. The article also covers broader data center development trends in Texas, including a proposed 800-acre data center campus in Red Oak (Ellis County) by Compass Datacenters and the Texas governor's pause on approving new data centers pending a power grid audit.
Ferguson Enterprises LLC filed a lien against MZX Tech LLC for $4.2 million in unpaid construction work at the Colossus 2 data center in Whitehaven, Tennessee. This is the ninth construction company to file a lien claiming non-payment for work at the facility.
The family of a worker who died at a SpaceXAI data center in Tennessee filed a lawsuit seeking $30 million in damages.
A permit application was filed for a $575 million data center project in Memphis, Tennessee.
NiSource and Microsoft entered into a 20-year power supply agreement for a data center in Indiana. The specific county and date of the agreement were not stated in the article.
Brightray signed a letter of intent to develop a 10 MW AI data center in Indiana. The specific county and date of the agreement were not stated in the article.
Microsoft and NiSource entered into a 20-year power supply agreement for a data center campus in Northern Indiana.
The article discusses how non-disclosure agreements are being used in Indiana data center projects, limiting public access to project details and information that would typically be available through public records.
Amazon announced a $1 billion investment over five years directed toward US data center communities, though the article text does not specify which states or counties are involved or the specific timing of the announcement.
Governor Katie Hobbs and Congressman Andy Biggs expressed shared positions regarding data centers in Arizona, indicating bipartisan alignment on the issue.
Water experts stated that data centers should not be attributed responsibility for Arizona's Colorado River water allocation reductions. The article addresses the relationship between data center water consumption and regional water supply constraints in Arizona.
Residents near a data center under construction in Arizona have expressed concerns about living adjacent to the facility. The specific location within Arizona and details of resident concerns are not stated in the headline.
A data center project is being planned in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Specific details regarding location, size, timeline, and permitting status are not provided in the article text supplied.
The Charlotte City Council indicated an inclination to extend an existing data center moratorium. The specific effective date and duration of the extension were not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon announced a $1 billion investment over five years to be directed toward communities hosting its data centers in the United States. The specific locations and allocation details were not stated in the article text provided.
A proposed $750 million data center project in western Virginia did not proceed to completion. The specific county, timeline, and reasons for the project's discontinuation are not stated in the available text.
Article discusses potential impacts of data center expansion on aquatic wildlife and water resources, addressing environmental concerns associated with the data center industry's growth and water consumption patterns.
A woman is leaving her childhood home following a dispute related to a data center project in Georgia. The specific details of the data center project, its location, permitting status, and outcome are not provided in the headline.
Advocates are questioning Georgia Power's fuel rates in connection with a data center boom in Georgia. The article indicates public concern regarding utility rates during a period of increased data center development in the state.
The City of Lovejoy approved an ordinance banning data center construction within city limits following months of opposition to Stillwater Development's proposed 3.5 million-square-foot data center campus near two schools. The applicant withdrew its proposal the previous month, and the developer is now pursuing a residential project for the site instead.
The House passed legislation 417-3 requiring state regulators to consider mandating that data centers pay the full cost of electricity generation and infrastructure upgrades needed to support them. The bill has drawn bipartisan support in Congress but faces skepticism from the White House and some progressives who favor stronger restrictions or bans on data center development, with the Senate's path forward on data center legislation remaining unclear.
Crusoe confirmed on September 28, 2025, that Google will be the end user of the Goodnight Campus data center project under construction in Claude, Armstrong County, Texas. The project, which broke ground in June 2025, is planned to include at least six buildings with over 1GW of capacity and will be powered by adjacent wind farms.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued directives in June, August, and September 2026 requiring data center developers to disclose and audit electricity consumption, water use, and community impacts. The Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability Council of Texas were directed to audit data centers in the interconnection process, the Texas Water Development Board was directed to enforce water-use reporting requirements, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was directed to halt data center permits pending audit completion, with audit responses due October 12, 2026.
The Brownsville city council voted to advance a proposed moratorium on data center development through its first reading. The measure will proceed to further consideration in the city's legislative process.
Texas counties are seeking regulatory authority over data center development. The article addresses efforts by county governments to establish rules and oversight for data center siting and operations in their jurisdictions.
A coalition of civil rights and grassroots groups called for a pause and review of water commitments to data centers in Texas, citing concerns about water shortages and requesting greater transparency and local authority over data center development. The coalition made public records about data center water negotiations available and urged residents to engage with local officials.
California Gov. Newsom signed a package of laws requiring data centers to disclose electricity and water use, making them ineligible for environmental exemptions, and aiming to ensure consumers are not burdened with rising energy costs. Texas Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all new permits for data center development pending completion of audits by the state's grid operator and water development board.
Multiple U.S. jurisdictions have implemented moratoriums on data center development, reflecting a pattern where AI infrastructure expansion has proceeded faster than regulatory frameworks were established to govern it.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone consideration of a proposed data center moratorium and five related measures until October 20. The vote prompted audience disruption, with booing and audience members rising from their seats, and a physical altercation occurred in the City Hall lobby
Microsoft and NiSource announced a power deal that expands data center opportunity in Indiana. NiSource's share price increased following the announcement.
A poll of Indiana residents found disapproval regarding data centers among respondents, though specific details about which data center projects or locations were included in the poll are not provided in the article text available.
Microsoft and NiSource entered into a 20-year power supply agreement for a data center campus in Northern Indiana. The agreement specifies the terms under which NiSource will provide electricity to the facility over the two-decade period.
The article discusses labor demand in Indiana's data center sector and whether the state's workforce growth can meet the pace of that demand.
Companies are using nondisclosure agreements to restrict public access to details about data center projects in Indiana. The article addresses the use of NDAs to limit transparency regarding data center development.
Residents living near a data center under construction in Arizona have voiced concerns about the project's proximity to their homes.
A North Carolina judge issued an exemption for a data center developer from a one-year ban. The specific details regarding the nature of the ban, the developer's identity, and the project location are not provided in the article text supplied.
A firm has identified land in Research Triangle Park for a data center campus project that includes capacity for future expansion.
A group has requested a public hearing for a 289-acre data center project in the Fredericksburg area that would affect wetlands. The project is under review in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
A Virginia state senator introduced legislation to establish a moratorium on data centers. The article does not specify which county is affected or the exact date the bill was introduced.
The article discusses data center policy and economic considerations being debated in Minnesota, including factors such as power consumption, water usage, tax incentives, and economic development impacts related to data center siting in the state.
Maryland has implemented new rules to regulate data centers, following Virginia's similar action to establish an accountability framework for data center operations.
Fauquier County adopted new zoning rules that restrict future data center development in the county.
LG announced a $64 million factory in Virginia to manufacture data center chillers, supporting cooling infrastructure for data center facilities.
Spartanburg officials traveled to Virginia's data center region amid an emissions dispute in their community. The article does not specify the purpose of the visit or its outcomes.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna visited a Georgia family involved in a dispute with Meta regarding a data center project in the state.
A toolkit has been developed to assist Georgia communities in understanding data center development and engaging with related decision-making processes.
Taylor City Council unanimously approved a 664-acre, 1GW data center campus project in Williamson County, Texas, jointly developed by PowerHouse and Big Watt Digital, designed to use a dedicated 750MW natural gas plant for power generation with first operations targeted for the first half of 2028.
Multiple states implemented new environmental and permitting requirements for data centers in September 2026. Virginia Governor Spanberger signed Executive Order 22 establishing a "Data Center Accountability Framework" with stricter standards for water use, air emissions, backup generation, and noise
The Public Utility Commission of Texas filed a lawsuit in Travis County seeking to block the release of geographic information (county location and regional water planning area) from a voluntary survey of data centers and virtual currency mining facilities, arguing the details could pose security risks when combined with other operational data. The Attorney General's office had previously ruled that the PUC had not sufficiently established that the information qualified for protection under the Texas Homeland Security Act.
Google, Quintrace, esVolta, and LevelTen Energy completed a three-month pilot project using battery storage in Texas to time-shift renewable energy to match data center demand during higher fossil-fuel generation hours. The pilot involved two battery projects in Seagoville (Dallas County) and Dickens County, Texas, which charged and discharged 9.2GWh using hourly certificates to track carbon-free energy allocation.
Compass Datacenters operates a campus in Red Oak, Texas that includes 10 data center buildings totaling approximately 2.6 million square feet, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility, and a technical college training program. The company partnered with Texas State Technical College to build a $12.6 million training facility at the Red Oak campus to train workers in mechanical, electrical, and IT fields for data center and related industrial positions.
A tornado occurred near a Google data center location in Texas. The article does not specify the county, specific date of the tornado event, or details about any impact to the facility.
A $6 billion data center project near New Boston, Texas, developed by a firm formerly led by Georgia Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson, has become a focal point in Georgia's gubernatorial race. Jackson has campaigned on promises that local governments and residents should decide whether data center projects proceed, and that projects shifting costs to residents, causing environmental harm, or failing to provide concrete community benefits should not move forward. The article documents local Texas residents' concerns about the project, Jackson's financial stake in the development, and the tension between Jackson's campaign promises regarding data center oversight and his involvement in the Texas project.
Hudspeth County officials confirmed that ServerDomes Global is developing a $15 billion data center in the Desert Haven Community in Hudspeth County, approximately 15 miles from Homestead Meadows North in far East El Paso County. County Judge Joanna Mackenzie stated that project representatives acknowledged inadequate prior communication with local government and the community, and committed to improving engagement going forward.
The St. Joseph County Council approved a resolution described as a "data center balance" resolution, though the article text provided does not specify the resolution's contents, implications, or voting details.
The article addresses labor demand in Indiana's data center industry and whether the state's workforce growth can meet that demand.
Data center demand from the Chicago area is directing development to Indiana locations rather than Illinois, due to factors such as cost, available land, and regulatory environment differences between the two states.
An Indiana mayor commented on the practical impact of a ban on non-disclosure agreements related to data centers, characterizing the measure as more symbolic than having substantive operational effects.
Residents living adjacent to a data center under construction in Pinal County, Arizona have expressed concerns about noise from the construction activity.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego discussed potential impacts of a planned data center on nearby neighborhoods in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Glendale Planning and Zoning Commission recommended rezoning to accommodate a data center project in Glendale, Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering filing a nuisance lawsuit against a data center located in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, Arizona.
A 160-acre data center has been proposed in Sahuarita, Arizona. The article does not specify additional details about the proposal status, timeline, or permitting stage.
The Greensboro City Council held a discussion regarding data center policy. The specific details of the policy discussion and any decisions made are not provided in the article text supplied.
Google was confirmed as the company behind a proposed data center project in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Pitt County commissioners scheduled a hearing to receive details on the county's current data center regulations and rules.
Multiple regulatory proposals have been developed regarding a new utility rate class for data centers in Wake County, North Carolina, with no consensus route forward identified among the proposals.
Duke Energy and North Carolina Public Staff reached a settlement regarding data center costs. The specific terms and details of the settlement are not provided in the article text supplied.
Forsyth County rejected a proposed moratorium on data center development, citing legal concerns as the reason for the rejection.
Duke Energy's request to expand a gas turbine in North Carolina was denied. The expansion had been proposed to support future data center operations in the state.
Tax revenue generated from data center electricity consumption in Virginia is being used to reduce health insurance rates for approximately 200,000 Virginians, though the article indicates potential limitations or conditions associated with this revenue stream.
A data center project in West Virginia is situated near or would affect a rare American chestnut orchard. The article does not specify the county, project name, permitting status, or current stage of development.
A proposed data center moratorium in Perry (Loudoun County, Virginia) has generated mixed reactions from stakeholders. The article does not specify the date the moratorium was proposed or discussed.
The Governor of Virginia signed an executive order establishing data center accountability standards. The specific provisions, affected counties, and implementation date are not stated in the headline.
Digital Realty is considering a gigawatt-scale data center site in the Kokomo area outside Indianapolis, Indiana.
Carrier Connect leased a 4MW data center facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, a former GE property, from Mapletree.
Georgia's growing data center demand is cited as a reason for continued operation of the Western Hemisphere's largest coal plant. The article connects increased power consumption from data centers to the decision to maintain the coal plant's operations.
The USDA announced a record $3.3 billion power loan that could support data center development in Georgia. The article does not specify which counties or data centers would be affected by this loan program.
Georgia statewide political candidates debated data center policy at Atlanta Press Club forums on October 12-13, 2024, discussing issues including tax abatements, utility cost allocation, water use, farmland protection, local control, and infrastructure costs for data center development across the state.
Georgia's gubernatorial candidates have proposed contrasting approaches to data center regulation: Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms has called for a statewide temporary moratorium on new data center construction to study impacts on communities and utilities, while Republican Rick Jackson proposes local government control with state environmental standards and transparency requirements. Cobb County has extended its local data center moratorium until early 2027, and approximately 20 bills aimed at regulating data centers were introduced during the 2026 legislative session but did not reach the governor's desk.
Article addresses the relationship between artificial intelligence infrastructure's electricity consumption and water demand, discussing how power generation and cooling systems for AI computing facilities require substantial water resources.
Skybox and Prologis filed an application with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to develop Skybox Hutto 4, an 846,300 sq ft single-story data center at 3399 County Road 132 in Hutto, Williamson County, with construction planned from January 2027 to October 2028 and a $550 million investment. The facility will be the largest building at the Hutto Data Center Campus, which is planned to offer 600MW of IT capacity across 3.88 million sq ft.
DC BLOX, an Atlanta-based company, filed an amended complaint challenging data center regulations enacted by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee.
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis announced the county will proceed with defending a lawsuit filed by data center developer SDCL despite the county's insurance claim being denied. SDCL is challenging data center regulations adopted by Bradley County in April 2026 that require a 3,000-foot setback from residential areas, schools, and churches
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a 417-page bill to reform the federal permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects, including provisions requiring data centers to pay for electricity infrastructure costs associated with their operations. Environmental groups expressed opposition to the bill, citing concerns that streamlined reviews could allow projects with significant environmental impacts to proceed with reduced scrutiny.
An opinion piece addresses accountability concerns related to Indiana's data center industry expansion, without reference to a specific project, permit, or regulatory action.
A proposed data center project has become a topic of discussion in an Indiana farming community, prompting local conversation about the project's implications.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is considering filing a nuisance lawsuit against a data center located in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix, Arizona.
Representative Greg Stanton and Arizona Democrats are seeking information from the Trump Administration regarding a proposed data center project on public lands in Arizona.
Data center industry leaders and an Arizona State University water expert stated that data center facilities use less water than previously assumed. The article discusses water consumption claims related to data centers in Arizona.
Arizona's Democratic delegation requested information regarding data center proposals on public lands in Stanton, Arizona.
The article discusses data center expansion across Arizona and examines expert perspectives on water consumption and technological developments related to data centers in the state.
Guilford County officials and community members held a discussion regarding a proposed data center moratorium.
A North Carolina judge issued an exemption for a data center developer from a 1-year ban, according to a Law360 report. The specific county, project details, and date of the judicial decision are not stated in the article title.
Multiple jurisdictions in the United States have implemented or are considering moratoriums on new data center construction, citing concerns about power and water resource availability. The moratoriums affect planned data center projects and expansions in affected areas.
Maryland is implementing restrictions on data center development. The state is limiting or halting new data center projects through policy action.
Environmental and political advocates have called for a moratorium on data center development in North Carolina. The specific details of the proposal, jurisdiction, and timeline were not provided in the article text supplied.
Meta made changes to its data center operations or development in North Carolina in response to community concerns or feedback. The article describes modifications undertaken to improve the facility's relationship with the surrounding community.
Raleigh City Council is considering a six-month pause on approvals for large data center projects in the city.
Sixteen-year-old students in Virginia are engaged in environmental protection activities related to data centers in their area, though specific details about the data center project, location, and nature of their activities are not provided in the available text.
An opinion piece advises Virginia Beach municipal leaders to conduct detailed inquiry and due diligence when data center operators propose projects in the city, addressing considerations for local officials evaluating such proposals.
A Virginia state senator called for a moratorium on data center development in the state. The specific details of the proposal, timeline, and legislative status are not provided in the article text supplied.
LightEdge is pursuing a data center project on approximately ten acres in Boone County, Iowa, outside Des Moines.
Houston-based firms formed a partnership to develop offshore data centers powered by stranded natural gas resources.
Georgia is experiencing growth in data center development, which has prompted discussion regarding impacts on power costs and economic growth in the state.
A lawsuit has been filed challenging a data center rezoning decision in Statesboro, Georgia. The specific details of the legal challenge and the rezoning are not provided in the available text.
The Effingham County Development Authority was sued in connection with advancement of a data center project. The article does not provide details about the lawsuit's allegations, parties, or timing.
Good Jobs First reports on tax abatements provided to data centers in Georgia and their fiscal impact on public school funding.
Good Jobs First published an analysis examining the fiscal impact of Georgia's data center expansion on school funding and education costs in the state.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into 156 data center developments across Texas, including projects in Harris, Montgomery, and Waller counties, requiring them to provide information about water usage and compliance with state law. The investigation is ongoing and no specific violations have been identified.
Data center development has become a political issue in Texas, with some areas like Haskell County experiencing construction activity while other Texas areas have implemented construction bans or moratoriums. Governor Greg Abbott has ordered water use audits from data center operators, with compliance due by Wednesday, and penalties for non-compliance include potential misdemeanor charges with a maximum fine of $500.
The Texas Attorney General's office sent letters to 156 data center developments across Texas urging compliance with water use reporting requirements mandated by the Texas Water Development Board. The action follows a statewide audit ordered by Governor Abbott to assess data centers' impact on the power grid and natural resources, with non-compliance potentially affecting permit eligibility and resulting in fines.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause issuance of all air and water permits related to data center construction and infrastructure while state regulators complete an audit of data centers' energy and water usage, broadening a previous pause that had only applied to projects requiring grid connections of at least 75 megawatts.
SDCL Tennessee Propco LLC, which purchased approximately 306 acres in Bradley County's Hiwassee River Industrial Park for $19.9 million in April 2025 to develop a large-scale data center, filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court challenging zoning restrictions adopted by Bradley County commissioners on April 20, 2025. The new rules restrict data centers to the I-2 Special Impact Industrial District and prohibit them within 3,000 feet of existing homes, schools, or churches
Kairos Power selected Samsung C&T to support construction of a 50MW small modular reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, designed to supply power to Google data centers under a long-term power purchase agreement, with Samsung C&T providing up to $100 million in investment and engineering services and completion targeted for 2030.
A global developer filed a lawsuit against Bradley County over regulations the county imposed on data center computing facilities. The developer has plans for a 300-acre data center in the county.
The Wright family requested that the city of Cleveland temporarily delay further action on Project River, a proposed 850-acre, $11.3 billion data center and industrial campus in Charleston, Bradley County, Tennessee, pending review by third-party technical experts to address community concerns raised during public engagement.
Five data centers in Indiana were able to operate without obtaining federal water permits. The article does not specify which counties the data centers are located in or the date when this permit status was determined.
A poll of Indiana residents found disapproval regarding data centers among respondents, though specific details about the poll's methodology, sample size, or particular data center projects referenced are not provided in the available text.
Multiple bills proposing data center moratoriums have been introduced ahead of Virginia's January legislative session, indicating the state is considering restrictions on data center siting or development.
Amazon is planning to build eight new natural gas power plants to support its next wave of data center expansion. The specific locations, timeline, and other details are not stated in the provided text.
The article discusses data center opposition as a potential political issue in Indiana House races, examining whether community concerns about data center projects could influence Democratic electoral performance in the state.
AEPCO/Mohave Electric Cooperative filed a data center developer service agreement application with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
An Arizona official stated she would explore using nuisance law as a potential tool to address data center development in the state.
The article reports on Arizona's role in the data center industry and notes that additional large data center projects are anticipated in the state.
Article discusses heat emissions from AI data centers as an emerging challenge for cities managing urban temperatures and infrastructure, addressing a data center industry trend without reference to a specific named project or jurisdiction.
Pima County supervisors voted to approve a moratorium on data centers. The article does not specify the effective date or duration of the moratorium.
Texas halted the issuance of data center permits during an election year as part of a policy response to artificial intelligence infrastructure development.
Guilford County held a discussion regarding a data center moratorium. The article does not specify the date of the discussion or its outcome.
The article discusses community input and neighboring residents' perspectives on managing data centers in Virginia, addressing how communities are engaging with data center siting and operations issues.
Multiple bills proposing data center moratoriums have been introduced ahead of Virginia's January legislative session, indicating legislative consideration of restrictions on data center siting or development in the state.
A Virginia state senator introduced a bill proposing a moratorium on data center development in the state. The specific details of the bill's scope and timing were not provided in the article text.
A state official has proposed that Virginia study brownfield sites as potential locations for data center development, with the article identifying several brownfield properties that could qualify for such use.
Prince William County in Northern Virginia implemented controls on new data center projects. The specific nature, timing, and details of these controls are not provided in the article text supplied.
Virginia issued an executive order addressing AI and data center policy. The article discusses the order's implications and future steps, though specific details about individual projects or permitting actions are not provided in the excerpt.
Pure DC completed installation of the final transformer at its 90MW Brent Cross data center, with energization expected later in the month.
An article discusses the potential for data centers to generate tax revenue for Spalding County, Georgia, though specific project details, timeline, or status are not provided in the available text.
Thor Equities has proposed a $1 billion data center project to be located outside Atlanta, Georgia.
Georgia has moved to fifth position nationally in data center construction activity, according to the report.
A former Georgia regulator who participated in setting data center policy has taken employment with a company that builds data centers in Georgia.
The article discusses emerging policy questions about whether data center regulation may eventually consider the societal value of workloads supported by facilities, in addition to their physical resource consumption. Finland's recent grid connection rule amendments prioritizing smaller data centers under 1 MW are cited as an early example of policy that indirectly addresses workload types, though formal workload-based regulation remains speculative rather than implemented.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent letters to 156 data center developments across 30 Texas counties requiring them to provide accurate information about their water usage as part of an investigation into compliance with state water-use reporting laws. The action follows enforcement measures initiated by Governor Greg Abbott directing the Texas Water Development Board to enforce reporting requirements against data centers that failed to respond to the state's survey.
Fluidstack is reserving 1.5 gigawatts of power capacity for a data center project and is considering expansion of the facility.
Texas state officials announced enforcement efforts against data centers that failed to submit required water-use surveys, but existing state law provides a maximum penalty of $500 for violations and lacks mechanisms to revoke already-issued permits, limiting the leverage available to enforce compliance across the rapidly expanding industry.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality halting all new data center permits until the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT complete a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking grid connections. The audit is intended to examine whether data centers are funding their own infrastructure, protecting grid and water resources, and providing information about project ownership.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a permit moratorium on new data centers in Texas. The specific counties affected and effective date are not stated in the article text provided.
Data center companies including Google, Rowan Digital Infrastructure, QTS Data Centers, IREN, and Lancium have made over $343 million in donations and infrastructure investments across rural Texas communities over the past year, including water infrastructure improvements, school programs, emergency services support, and community facilities, while some Texas communities continue to express opposition to data center development citing concerns about rising electric bills, water availability, and housing impacts.
DC BLOX is filing an amended complaint challenging Nashville and Davidson County data center regulations after a federal judge dismissed its initial lawsuit in August. The company's proposed data center project near the Nashville Zoo was blocked by a Metro Council moratorium on data centers that took effect after the company applied for permits.
The city of Morristown, Tennessee is considering adopting regulations specific to data center development within its jurisdiction.
A $575 million permit was filed for a data center project in Memphis, Tennessee, involving conversion of the former Fred's headquarters building on Getwell Road. The project is described as encompassing roughly half of the 1.1 million-square-foot building and is associated with an announcement of over 250 jobs.
A trader placed a financial bet on Indiana enacting a data center moratorium. The article does not specify which county or the date of the bet.
Technology schools in Central Pennsylvania are expanding fiber optic education programs in response to data center growth in the region.
Union and Phoenix Construction reached a deal concerning Google's data center project in Michigan City, Indiana. The specific terms of the agreement were not detailed in the article text provided.
Zionsville officials opposed a wastewater plan and passed a pause on data center development. The article does not specify the date of these official actions.
Frankfort, Indiana is considering allowing DataOne to construct a $7.5 billion data center in the city. The article does not specify when a decision or vote is scheduled.
A data center has been proposed for an industrial park in Kokomo, Indiana. No additional details regarding approval status, timeline, or specifications are provided in the available text.
A $7.5 billion data center campus has been planned for Frankfort, Indiana. The article does not provide specifics about timeline, developer identity, or project status beyond the announcement.
Arizona residents living adjacent to a data center under construction have expressed concerns about noise from the project. The article documents community concerns regarding the construction activity and its effects on nearby residents.
Charlotte officials discussed the possibility of extending an existing data center moratorium during a District 5 town hall meeting.
Cumberland County proposed restrictions on data center operations. The article does not specify the date the proposal occurred or detailed provisions of the restrictions.
A data center project in Virginia has raised questions regarding its potential impact on a historic chestnut grove. The article does not specify the county, specific project name, or date of the filing.
NPR article examines the financial impact on ratepayers from AI data center power consumption and utility infrastructure investments, exploring the relationship between data center growth and electricity costs for consumers.
The article describes community conflict and death threats occurring in American towns in relation to data center siting, indicating significant opposition to data center projects in multiple locations, though specific projects, counties, and states are not identified in the provided text.
Reston residents raised concerns about noise and lighting impacts from data center construction in the area.
Virginia official Spanberger presented proposed regulations for data centers and initiated implementation of initial directives related to data center oversight.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development, which is raising questions regarding power costs and economic growth impacts in the state.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna visited a Georgia family involved in opposition to a Meta data center project. The article documents a congressional representative's engagement with residents opposing the facility.
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna visited a family in Georgia who are involved in a dispute with Meta regarding a data center project. The specific details of the dispute, location within Georgia, and current status of the matter are not provided in the article headline.
Bulloch County is hosting community forums for residents to discuss a data center proposal. The article does not specify the date of the forums or provide details about the specific project.
Georgia Southern University is hosting a forum series focused on data centers. The article does not specify the dates, content, or outcomes of the forums.
JLL reports that data center developers face pressure on project economics due to rising construction costs, and that strong AI demand alone cannot offset risks from power supply uncertainty, lack of committed tenants, and unclear project delivery schedules.
North American Electric Reliability Corp. stakeholders approved new reliability standards for AI data centers, cryptocurrency mining facilities, and other computational loads of 50 MW or greater. The standards now proceed to the NERC Board of Trustees for a vote, followed by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approval if adopted.
Killeen city leaders voted to reverse a prior decision to pursue Conditional Use Permits for data centers and instead opted to update current zoning conditions to establish data center regulations. The city is developing these regulatory requirements while a statewide Texas moratorium on new data center openings remains in effect to allow evaluation of infrastructure impacts.
The Texas Attorney General issued letters to 156 data center developments across multiple Texas counties requiring them to provide up-to-date and accurate information regarding water usage as part of an ongoing investigation into data center compliance with state law and response to a Texas Water Development Board water use survey.
Kodiak Gas Services signed a six-year contract to provide 76MW of natural gas-fueled power generation to a data center in West Texas, with deployment expected to begin in Q4 2026 and continue into Q1 2027. The project will involve approximately 40 reciprocating generation units and represents Kodiak's second long-term data center power supply contract.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stated that data center construction in Texas should require companies to meet community demands including paying for their own energy and water, obtaining local consent, and working collaboratively with communities rather than operating without local input. Talarico also stated he has not accepted campaign donations from data center companies, contrasting with his opponent Ken Paxton.
Pacifico Energy and BlackChamber filed plans with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on October 7, 2026, for Project Longhorn—Building One, a nearly 500,000-square-foot data center near Earl Callahan and Walter Hoffman roads in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, with an estimated cost of $366 million and construction scheduled from November 30, 2026, to January 31, 2028. The filing marks the first of two planned data center buildings as part of a larger two-building campus and natural gas-fired power facility development on a 2,842-acre property.
Shelby County Commissioners voted 5-4 to advance a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas to a second reading scheduled for October 21, intended to allow time for developing regulations for the industry. Memphis Mayor Paul Young issued a separate executive order for a 90-day study on regulating large and hyperscale data centers, while the Memphis City Council is scheduled for a final vote on its own moratorium and zoning regulations on October 20.
The Memphis city council delayed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance from Tuesday night to October 20, 2026, after the meeting was disrupted by more than 100 attendees, physical altercations in the lobby, and heated exchanges among council members and protesters.
A federal judge dismissed DC BLOX's lawsuit against Metro Nashville regarding a proposed data center near the Nashville Zoo, finding the company's claims insufficiently clear, but did not rule on the underlying questions of whether the company's permits vested before new data-center regulations took effect or whether the project can proceed. DC BLOX has 21 days to refile an amended complaint, and may pursue state-law claims in Tennessee courts.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a planned 10MW AI data center project in the United States. The specific location, timeline, and additional project details were not disclosed in the announcement.
A superload shipment traveled across Western Pennsylvania to a data center site, described as the second of dozens of such shipments to the location.
The Indiana County Planning Commission accepted a proposed Amazon data center plan for review. No additional details about the project scope, timeline, or next steps were provided in the article text.
The mayor of South Bend, Indiana issued a ban on confidentiality agreements for data centers, a policy affecting how data center projects in the city must disclose information to the public.
Brightray announced a letter of intent to develop a 10 megawatt AI data center in Indiana as part of its entry into the United States market.
A city approved a $240 million tax break for a data center developer's project in Decatur Township, Indiana.
The article documents the experiences of residents living approximately 200 feet from an operational data center in Virginia, addressing conditions near the facility.
Phoenix established new data center regulations and subsequently may have not adhered to those rules in its own permitting or approval decisions.
Google is considering a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. No additional details about the project status, timeline, or specifics are provided in the article text.
An article addressing trends in Arizona's data center development and associated questions regarding power consumption, water use, and regulatory oversight of the industry.
Candidates in Arizona's 1st Congressional District debated during a campaign event, expressing differing positions on data centers as a policy matter.
Greensboro city leaders held a discussion regarding data center policy. No specific decisions, approvals, or outcomes were detailed in the available text.
LG announced the selection of Virginia as the location for a new chiller plant in the United States to support data center growth. The specific county and event date are not stated in the article title provided.
A local council voted to implement an 18-month freeze on data center projects. A local official stated that reports of a data center being sited in the area were rumors.
Duke Energy reached an agreement with North Carolina's utilities department regarding how data center costs are allocated to customers.
A data center is under construction in Loudoun County, Virginia, an area with the world's largest concentration of data centers. Residents have opposed recent data center development in the region.
Senator Warner called for stronger regulatory rules governing data center growth in Virginia. The article does not specify which county or provide the date of the statement.
California has enacted new policies addressing data center energy consumption, water use, and environmental impacts as part of a broader state focus on these issues in the data center industry.
The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a partner to build a $4 billion mission critical facility and data center in Alabama, with completion required by December 2031.
PowerHouse and Big Watt received approval from local officials for a 1 gigawatt behind-the-meter data center campus in Taylor, Texas. The facility will be powered by natural gas generation.
CleanSpark closed $2.276 billion in senior secured notes to finance a data center project in Georgia. The specific county and date of the financing closure were not stated in the article.
The Effingham County Development Authority is the subject of a lawsuit related to advancement of a data center project. The specific details of the lawsuit and claims are not provided in the article text available.
A bus tour organized by Data Center Revolt made a stop in Effingham County, Georgia. The article does not specify the date of the tour stop or provide details about which data center project or projects were the focus of the tour.
Tricia Pridemore resigned from the Georgia Public Service Commission on September 4, 2026, and joined DC BLOX as executive vice president of energy, regulatory and policy. DC BLOX operates data centers in Rockdale and Douglas counties in Georgia and has expansion plans in the state, while Pridemore previously voted on utility matters affecting data center infrastructure during her tenure on the commission.
Five county residents and the nonprofit One Hundred Miles filed a lawsuit in Effingham County Superior Court challenging the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority's July board vote approving a deal with Octans Georgia (an OpenAI affiliate) for a data center near Rincon, alleging the authority did not provide proper public notice or agenda for the vote and failed to publicly disclose information about the land transaction and the 50% property tax abatement granted to the company.
Texas state officials announced enforcement of existing water-use reporting requirements for data centers, but the maximum penalty under current law is a $500 fine for failing to submit required annual water-use surveys. Data center compliance with the survey requirement has remained low, with only about 30% of surveyed facilities responding, despite the legal requirement
Texas state officials announced enforcement efforts against data centers that failed to submit required water-use surveys, but legal experts identified significant limitations in the state's enforcement mechanisms, including a maximum fine of $500 for noncompliance and restrictions on permit revocation for already-operating facilities. The Texas Water Development Board reported that of 329 data centers surveyed in 2025, only about 30% submitted required water-use information, with responding facilities reporting approximately 1.4 billion gallons of water consumption annually.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas filed a lawsuit in Travis County seeking to block the release of survey data about data center and virtual currency mining facilities, arguing that geographic details combined with operational information could reveal critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. The dispute centers on whether county location and regional water planning area information should be withheld under the Texas Homeland Security Act, following the Attorney General's office ruling that the PUC had not sufficiently established the information qualified for protection.
Multiple Tennessee communities including Nashville-Davidson County, Cedar Hill in Robertson County, and Memphis have implemented or are considering temporary moratoriums on data center development while reviewing regulations. A data center developer stated the industry must adapt its approach, including reducing project scale and engaging with communities early in the planning process to address concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, and facility size.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a planned 10MW AI data center project in the United States. The specific location, county, state, and date of the letter of intent are not stated in the article.
Brightray signed a letter of intent to develop a 10-megawatt data center facility in Indiana.
The City of Lebanon is considering using revenue from a data center to fund property tax relief for residents.
Brightray signed a letter of intent for a 10 megawatt data center project in Indiana. The specific location within the state and project timeline were not disclosed in the announcement.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved AES Indiana's plan for a $1.3 billion solar, storage, and transmission project to support a Google data center in Monrovia, Indiana.
An opinion piece calls for Delaware County to implement a pause on data center projects to allow for additional planning and consideration before proceeding with future developments in the area.
The Fort Wayne City Council voted to reject a proposed moratorium on data center development in the city.
An interview with Jonathan Nez addresses data centers, water rights, tribal sovereignty, and Arizona's economy, discussing how these issues intersect on tribal lands in Arizona.
Arizona has implemented a moratorium on data center incentives. The moratorium is described as affecting labor-related outcomes associated with data center development in the state.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced a town hall to discuss data center development concerns in the state. The specific location, date, and details of concerns were not stated in the article.
Amazon announced the end of non-disclosure agreements related to data centers and launched a $1 billion fund. The article does not specify a particular state, county, or project location.
Sumter County council was scheduled to consider action to rescind a data center moratorium during a council meeting.
A North Carolina homeowner reduced her asking price by $126,000 due to proximity to a data center, but the property remains unsold. The article documents the impact of data center proximity on residential property values in the state.
A data center moratorium bill was introduced ahead of a rally in Leesburg, Virginia in Loudoun County.
Land purchases for AI data centers reached $6 billion as power costs associated with data center development increased. The article reports on industry-wide trends in data center real estate acquisition and energy pricing.
Residents near data centers in Virginia are participating in discussions about how data centers should be managed in their communities.
Microsoft filed to build a data center campus in Prince William County, Virginia.
An application was filed for a 3.3 million square foot data center campus in Augusta, Georgia, with a projected go-live date of 2028 or 2029.
Axe Compute acquired full ownership of an AI cluster located in Columbus, Georgia. The acquisition represents a change in ownership structure of the computing facility.
A data center project is being considered for Augusta, Georgia, with a specific location identified in the article.
Three public forums have been scheduled in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia to discuss a data center issue. The specific details of the data center project and forum dates are not provided in the available text.
Tricia Pridemore, a former Georgia utility regulator, was hired by a data center developer. The article does not specify which developer, which data center project, or provide details about the hire date or her specific role.
An application was filed for a 3.3 million square foot data center campus in Augusta, Georgia.
US data center land spending reached approximately $6 billion in the first half of 2026, with power access becoming a primary driver of land valuation. In Northern Virginia, powered land sold at approximately $6 million per acre compared to $4 million per acre for unpowered entitled land, and a Loudoun County transaction involved a developer purchasing 97.15 acres for $615.05 million in November 2025.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa held a press conference in Dallas with residents opposing data center development, noting 132 operational, under construction, or planned data centers in Dallas County. A Joppa resident stated that the Danik data center went online on December 19, 2025, after receiving city and state approval.
Construction is underway on three large data center projects in the El Paso and southern New Mexico region: Oracle's Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, Meta's data center in El Paso, and a third facility planned on Fort Bliss Army post in El Paso. The three facilities, each with on-site power plants, are projected to emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases annually and release air pollutants, potentially conflicting with climate reduction goals adopted by New Mexico and El Paso officials. Regulatory approval processes are ongoing in both states, with legal challenges filed against Project Jupiter and pending Texas Public Utility Commission review of Meta's power plant.
The NAACP Texas State Conference and NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice issued an open letter to Governor Greg Abbott expressing concerns about data center expansion regulation in Texas, arguing that a state permitting halt pending an ERCOT audit contains gaps that allow data centers generating their own power to proceed without state disclosure of water usage, air emissions, or community impacts. The NAACP called for a comprehensive moratorium on all data center development and mandatory public disclosure of utility and environmental impacts.
The Taylor city council voted 5-0 to approve a 664-acre data center project. The vote took place in Taylor, Texas.
U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson dismissed a federal lawsuit filed by data center developer DC Blox challenging a Nashville moratorium on data center permitting and new zoning rules enacted after the company had secured permits for a facility planned adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The judge allowed DC Blox 21 days to file an amended complaint, and the matter may proceed to the Nashville Board of Zoning Appeals in December regarding whether the company's permits have vested rights under Tennessee law.
Nashville's mayor released a report indicating that data center regulations passed in July, which included setback, noise, and distance requirements, may require additional measures to address vibration impacts, wastewater contaminants, and enforcement capacity. The report recommends establishing a working group to coordinate oversight across multiple city departments.
An Indianapolis group announced plans to examine data centers operating in the area and propose regulations governing them.
Water experts commented on the relationship between data centers and Arizona's Colorado River water allocations, addressing whether data centers should be considered responsible for the state's water cuts from the Colorado River.
A pro-data center event was held in Washington, D.C., promoting data center development in Virginia, while some Virginia residents expressed opposition to the initiative.
The operator of the largest U.S. electrical grid suspended a planned auction for power capacity reserved for data centers. The specific location, timing, and stated reasons for the suspension are not provided in the article text available.
Texas has paused approvals for certain data center projects in response to concerns about electrical grid capacity, water availability, and community impacts.
A data center in Virginia operated diesel generators continuously for 24 hours, after which nearby residents evacuated their homes.
Virginia imposed a fine on a Microsoft data center for emissions violations. The specific location within Virginia, violation details, and fine amount were not stated in the article text provided.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a request from PJM Interconnection to create a database of data centers within its service territory and rejected a separate request to curtail power to data centers during periods of grid stress.
Simple Mining completed the purchase of Sphere 3D's cryptomine operation on September 1, expanding its Iowa footprint to 160MW of computing capacity.
LS Electric received a $138 million order to supply switchgear for Bloom fuel cells at a data center in Pennsylvania. The article notes this is the second deal between the companies.
Effingham County residents have organized a campaign directing traffic to a website in response to a proposed OpenAI data center project in the county.
A data center campus is being developed in West Texas. The article does not specify the county, project name, operator, size, timeline, or other details beyond the regional location.
Orange County is planning to implement a moratorium on AI data centers. The specific details of the moratorium's scope, duration, and implementation timeline are not stated in the article text provided.
Three new data centers are planned in the El Paso area, which has raised concerns about their potential impact on regional climate and sustainability goals that El Paso and New Mexico have invested in through climate planning initiatives.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa held a press conference in Dallas to discuss data center expansion in Texas, calling for legislative protections including community input on siting decisions, water and electricity cost protections, and a moratorium on development. She criticized Gov. Abbott's tax incentives for data centers and stated his pause on approvals was insufficient, while Abbott has called for a ban on data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods and elimination of tax breaks.
An interactive map tracking over 600 data center projects operating or planned across Texas has been published, showing the geographic distribution of data center development across the state.
A Tarrant County judge delayed a ruling on a proposed data center in Westlake, Texas, setting a new hearing for October 23, 2026. The Lakes of Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association and the City of Keller filed suit against Westlake alleging violations of zoning ordinances, including failure to maintain required setbacks and landscaped buffers between the data center and nearby single-family homes.
Crusoe Energy has filed applications with Texas regulators for two data center facilities in Jayton, Kent County, Texas, totaling 1.52 million square feet and $4.8 billion in combined investment. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the first facility expected to be operational in May 2029 and the second in July 2029, as part of an expanded computing development corridor in West Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt issuance of permits to data centers pending completion of an audit by ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas, following an earlier August 3, 2026 directive to audit data center projects in the ERCOT interconnection process. The pause affects data center projects seeking ERCOT interconnection or TCEQ permits statewide.
In a Tennessee 9th Congressional District race, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor sponsored legislation requiring data center owners to pay full costs of electricity upgrades rather than passing costs to residents, while Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson called for a 12-month temporary moratorium on data centers in Tennessee to study environmental impacts.
A data center developer proposed Project MidSpan, a 306-acre data center campus in Bradley County, Tennessee, with the closest building approximately 1,700 feet from Walker Valley High School. The developer filed a lawsuit challenging Bradley County's April 2024 regulations that established a 3,000-foot setback requirement from schools, homes, and churches for large-scale data centers, asking a court to declare those regulations invalid.
Kentucky state lawmakers held a public listening session on hyperscale data center development at the Capitol on October 1, 2026, where more than 60 constituents from 15 counties spoke. The majority of speakers expressed concerns about data centers' effects on farmland, water resources, utility costs, and local government transparency, while one speaker supported data center development
A worker died at Meta's data center construction site in Indiana after being struck by a pickup truck. The incident occurred on a Monday at the facility location.
Indiana is examining energy infrastructure demands related to data center development in the state, raising questions about power supply capacity and resource allocation.
Arizona Public Service disputes an analysis claiming its customers paid $587 million to support data center growth, while the analysis contends otherwise regarding cost allocation to ratepayers.
Data center demand is increasing in Arizona's West Valley region, attracting logistics firms and contractors to the area as the data center industry expands operations there.
The Greensboro City Council discussed data center policy. No specific project, approval decision, or policy outcome is detailed in the article text provided.
Environmental and political advocates have called for a moratorium on data center development in North Carolina. The specific details of the moratorium proposal, timing, and which counties or municipalities are involved are not stated in the article text provided.
A North Carolina official urged the adoption of specially designed electrical rate structures for data center power consumption. The article does not specify which county or data center project is referenced, or the date of the statement.
Loudoun County residents provided input on data center regulations. The article documents a public comment period regarding data center regulatory matters in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance held a protest outside the Roanoke County Administration Center regarding a data center project in the region.
A Grayson County resident paid approximately $2,600 in connection with a records request dispute related to a data center project in the county.
The article reports on community divisions and threats related to data center siting disputes across multiple American towns, examining how proposed data center projects have generated significant local conflict and security concerns among residents and officials.
D-Wave signed a manufacturing agreement with SkyWater Technologies to develop specialized quantum chips, with work to be conducted by SkyWater's team in Minnesota.
A town hall was held in Springfield regarding a data center development project, with attendees seeking accountability on the project's development.
The Georgia Public Service Commission held a town hall in Savannah to address public concerns about data centers operating in the state.
The Georgia Public Service Commission held a meeting in Savannah to address data centers and their impact on power bills. The meeting location and focus indicate discussion of data center power consumption effects on utility rates in the state.
Multiple members of the Effingham Planning Board resigned, prompting questions about the circumstances and their connection to data center-related matters under the board's consideration.
Drawdown GA released an educational toolkit designed to help communities in Georgia address issues related to the state's data center industry expansion.
The Coastal Bend Groundwater Conservation District issued water permits to Amazon for a 3,000-acre data center campus near Boling in Wharton County, Texas. The project includes 10-13 data center buildings and is expected to support at least 300 full-time jobs, though the approval has generated ongoing local opposition primarily over water use concerns in a rural farming community.
The article documents community opposition to multiple proposed data center projects in Texas, including a Compass Datacenters campus planned for Red Oak in Ellis County and Amazon Web Services proposals in Hood County. Residents raised concerns about power consumption, water usage, traffic, and noise, while Governor Abbott paused approval of new data centers pending an audit and established requirements that projects pay for their own infrastructure, not draw water needed by communities, and not raise costs for residential customers.
The Memphis city council delayed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance from Tuesday night to October 20, 2026, after a meeting attended by more than 100 people resulted in physical altercations in the lobby and heated exchanges among council members and protesters.
In a Tennessee 9th Congressional District race, Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor sponsored legislation requiring data center owners to pay full costs of electricity upgrades rather than passing costs to residents, while Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson called for a 12-month temporary moratorium on data centers in Tennessee to study environmental impacts.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month moratorium on data centers, rescheduling it to October 20. The postponement prompted approximately 100 protesters to remain in the meeting hall, resulting in shouting between council members and residents, with at least two individuals engaged in a physical altercation near the exits
A 33-year-old worker from Oklahoma was killed by a pickup truck at the construction site of Meta's data center in Lebanon, Indiana.
The article provides guidance for tracking hyperscale data center development and permitting processes in Delaware County, Indiana, outlining procedures and information sources available to local residents and officials monitoring such projects.
AES stated that a Google data center deal could reduce costs for customers, while a consumer group expressed skepticism about this claim.
The Tucson City Council voted on a city manager's salary, and Orca Vista discussed new data center rules. The article does not specify the date of these events or the content of the proposed data center rules.
Arizona is experiencing growth in data center development, which has prompted questions regarding power supply, water consumption, and regulatory oversight of the industry.
Duke Energy and partners reached an agreement on new rules regarding data center costs for customers in North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation details of the agreement were not provided in the available text.
Spartanburg County officials traveled to Virginia's data center region to study the area's data center development and economic model. The article does not specify what findings or recommendations resulted from the visit.
A regulatory hearing on the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy addressed topics including rates and data centers in Virginia.
Amazon announced a $1 billion commitment for community college funding and home energy upgrades in response to community concerns related to data center development in Virginia.
Oracle is using trucked-in gas to support data center operations at facilities in Utah and Texas, with the report also noting consideration of similar measures for Project Jupiter in New Mexico.
Residents in Dunwoody, Georgia have expressed concerns regarding data center construction in their area. The article documents community concern about the project, though specific details about the facility, timeline, or nature of resident concerns are not provided in the available text.
ServerFarm and VoltaGrid, which operate a data center and temporary power plant in Newton County, Georgia, were assessed combined penalties of $41,500 ($31,000 and $11,500 respectively) after beginning construction before obtaining required air permits. Both companies subsequently received construction permits under revised consent orders that combined their facilities under a single permit with operational restrictions on generator use.
Georgia's gubernatorial candidates have proposed contrasting approaches to data center regulation: Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms has called for a statewide temporary moratorium on new data center construction to study environmental and community impacts, while Republican opponent Rick Jackson has advocated for local control, allowing individual communities to decide whether to approve projects. Cobb County extended its local data center moratorium until early 2027, and lawmakers from both parties introduced approximately 20 bills during the 2026 legislative session aimed at regulating data centers, though none reached the governor's desk.
The Georgia Chamber formed the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance to facilitate dialogue between data center industry stakeholders and communities regarding data center development. The alliance created the Data Center Ready Community Initiative as a framework for communities to evaluate whether data center projects align with their economic development goals. The article notes Georgia has an estimated 200 data center facilities and references community opposition to data center development in Coweta County.
The article reports on data center siting becoming a major political issue in the 2026 midterm elections across multiple states. It describes differing policy positions among Republican and Democratic candidates regarding data center construction, including proposed moratoriums in Ohio and Georgia, Texas Governor Greg Abbott pausing environmental permits and grid connections for new data centers, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton proposing to eliminate sales tax breaks for data centers. The article notes public opposition to data centers outweighs support by 30 points, with concerns about property values, noise, energy bills, and resource depletion reported by nearby residents.
Lewis Energy Group, Related Digital, and NextEra Energy Resources announced plans to develop Project Star, a $22 billion energy production and data center campus in Encinal, Texas, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the South Korean government. The project includes a 5GW data center developed by Related Digital alongside a natural gas generation facility, with power generation expected to begin in 2029.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause issuance of new data center permits pending completion of an audit by ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and the Water Development Board examining electrical use, water use, and impacts on grid reliability and local communities.
A $366 million data center project called Project Longhorn - Building One, spanning 498,165 square feet, has been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for construction in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas. The project is supported by a 2,842-acre gas-fired electric generation facility designed to provide 710MW of power and support 490MW of IT capacity, with construction targeted to begin November 30, 2026, and complete by January 2028.
A worker at the Colossus II data center facility in Memphis, Tennessee fell approximately 25-30 feet from a mezzanine in August 2025, sustaining injuries from which he died in February 2026. The worker's family filed a lawsuit in August 2026 against SpaceXAI seeking $30 million in damages, alleging the mezzanine lacked required safety equipment including tie-off points, guardrails, and fall-arrest systems.
Google has requested approval for more than 200 additional generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Residents in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis continue opposition to a Metrobloks data center project in their area.
Residents attended a public meeting at a Kokomo coffee shop to ask questions about a proposed data center project in the area.
Five data centers in Indiana were able to operate without obtaining federal water permits. The article discusses how these facilities managed their permitting requirements related to water use.
Amazon announced a Colorado River conservation alliance in response to concerns about big tech companies' water use. The announcement relates to data center operations and their water consumption in the region.
EdgeCore completed a bond deal reflecting increased valuations of data center assets amid demand for AI infrastructure. The article discusses data center industry trends and asset values but does not specify a particular geographic location or named project.
The article discusses Arizona's emergence as a location for data center construction and reports on resident concerns regarding the industry's expansion in the state.
Pima County supervisors voted to approve a moratorium on data centers. The specific effective date and scope of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
Charlotte City Council scheduled a public hearing to receive input on whether to extend an existing moratorium on data center development in the city.
Duke Energy reached an agreement regarding how data center costs will be allocated to customers in North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation date of the deal are not detailed in the provided text.
Residents of Stafford, Virginia have expressed opposition to proposed data center projects planned near the Rappahannock River.
Loudoun County is considering a pause on data center development and the removal of a by-right grandfather clause that has allowed certain data center projects to proceed without standard permitting requirements.
The Memphis city council postponed a vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center developments in the area where Elon Musk's xAI data centers are located, amid public protests regarding the decision.
Skanska AB received an $84 million contract for a data center project in Georgia. The specific county and event date are not stated in the article.
CleanSpark disclosed Meta as a tenant for an AI data center in Georgia and announced plans to raise over $2.2 billion to fund the buildout.
A data center site near Uhland has been transferred to Caldwell County jurisdiction. The article does not specify the date of this transfer or provide additional details about the project's status.
An opinion piece discusses the relationship between data center development in Texas and groundwater resources, raising the issue of water use as a consideration in data center siting discussions.
Administrative law judges for the Public Utilities Commission of Texas released a proposed decision on El Paso Electric's application to build a 366-megawatt natural gas facility to power Meta's $10 billion data center in northeast El Paso. The judges found that El Paso Electric failed to adequately consider alternatives to the gas plant and failed to issue a request for proposals, recommending approval only on the condition that ratepayers not bear the costs, or denial otherwise.
Bowie County residents raised concerns at a joint meeting with the Hooks City Council and Industrial Development Corporation regarding the sale of property by the IDC to Data Hub LLC for a data center project. The council appointed two city council members to the IDC board to improve collaboration between the two bodies.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a seven-bill package into law on September 21, 2026, establishing new energy and water use reporting requirements for data centers, modifying environmental review requirements, and directing regulators to address electricity infrastructure and cost allocation. The package also includes measures in Texas, New York, and Virginia addressing data center permitting, infrastructure costs, and environmental impacts.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that fail to report their water usage to the state's annual survey, citing low compliance rates (28% in 2025) and the need for accurate water consumption data for state water planning. The directive instructs the water board to refer non-compliant data centers to county and district attorneys for enforcement of Class C misdemeanor penalties.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month data center moratorium. The meeting was attended by approximately 200 residents, many opposing data center development, and became chaotic with police called to the scene. The council is scheduled to vote on the moratorium on October 20.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by DC Blox regarding data center regulations and a moratorium in Tennessee. The specific details of the regulations, moratorium, and jurisdiction are not provided in the article text supplied.
Michigan City officials continued discussions regarding the language of a data center moratorium. The article does not specify the outcome of these discussions or when the debate occurred.
Indiana approved a plan by AES to provide power to a Google data center located in Monrovia. The approval addresses the power supply infrastructure for the data center facility.
An article discusses the potential health effects of a proposed Amazon data center on Richmond County residents, noting existing health conditions in the area.
Mayor Joe Cobb discussed a potential data center project at Wood Haven Technology Park in Virginia. No specific details about approval status, timeline, or project parameters were provided in the article text.
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance raised concerns about transparency in local data center project processes in Southwest Virginia. The specific projects, locations, and details of the transparency issues are not stated in the headline alone.
Construction on Project Hercules, a data center in Appomattox County, Virginia, is expected to begin by the end of the year.
Data from the Energy Incident Register shows that the number of fires and power failures at data centers has doubled since 2024, according to new data reported by Data Center Dynamics.
A five-building data center campus has been proposed in Metter, Georgia. The developer behind the project is currently unknown.
A planning panel voted to support an expansion of a data center in Alpharetta, Georgia. The specific details of the expansion project, including timeline and scope, were not provided in the article text available.
The Georgia Public Service Commission received questions regarding OpenAI's proposed data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
The Byron city council voted unanimously to adopt a data center ordinance following a months-long review process. The ordinance establishes regulations for data center siting and operations in Byron, Georgia.
TRG DataCenters released a ranking in August 2026 comparing 24 US states on their readiness for AI data center development, measuring infrastructure scale, power capacity, carbon intensity, and water availability. Virginia ranked first with a readiness score of 100, followed by Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, and Texas, though the analysis found that smaller markets with favorable combinations of electricity supply, low-carbon generation, and water availability could compete for AI infrastructure investment.
Texas Attorney General Paxton is investigating data centers regarding their compliance with water use reporting requirements.
A judge dissolved a temporary restraining order on a 1.1 million-square-foot data center planned in Westlake, Texas. The temporary restraining order that had been placed on the development expired Friday, and the judge scheduled another hearing for October 23 to review additional documents before deciding on a temporary injunction filed by the city of Keller.
Prologis and Skybox Datacenters' data center project in Hutto, Texas faces uncertainty due to statewide limits on new data center grid hookups. Local officials are seeking clarity on whether existing infrastructure plans for the project can proceed as designed.
Residents of Granbury, Texas walked out of a city council meeting to protest concept plans for a data center project called Project Patriot on land the city annexed in early 2026. Over 1,300 residents signed recall petitions against the mayor and four city council members, citing insufficient disclosure about the data center before the land annexation.
The family of Alexis Vicent, an employee at the Colossus II data center facility in Memphis, Tennessee, filed a lawsuit seeking $30 million in damages after Vicent fell approximately 25-30 feet from a mezzanine in August 2025 on his first day of work. The lawsuit alleges the mezzanine lacked required safety equipment including tie-off points, guardrails, and fall-arrest systems, and states that Vicent died in February following injuries sustained in the fall
The Memphis city council delayed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance from Tuesday night to October 20, 2026, after the meeting was disrupted by more than 100 attendees and a physical altercation occurred in the lobby. Community members expressed concerns about data center development and its effects on their neighborhood.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced a rate increase of 10% for all new and existing data center customers, effective October 1, along with an upfront fee requirement. The rate change was presented to the Huntsville City Council for amendment to city records. TVA stated the increase applies solely to data center customers to accommodate system costs, while protecting residential and existing customers.
A proposed 300-acre data center project called Project MidSpan near Walker Valley High School in Bradley County, Tennessee faces opposition from a local resident. The developer, SDCL Tennessee Propco LLC, has filed a lawsuit challenging Bradley County's April 2025 zoning regulations that restrict large-scale data centers to specific zones and require 3,000-foot setbacks from homes, schools, and churches
Amazon ceased requiring non-disclosure agreements for a data center project in Arizona following community opposition to the NDAs.
State capitals are reducing or eliminating tax incentives for data center projects. The article discusses a trend across multiple states regarding data center tax abatement policies.
An environment group challenged air permits issued to Amazon and Duke Energy for a mega data center project in North Carolina. The specific county and date of the challenge were not stated in the article text provided.
Republican regulators in North Carolina rejected a proposal for a natural gas power plant intended to support an Amazon data center project, citing concerns related to Trump administration policies.
Amazon announced plans to build 44 GW of data center capacity and outlined its approach to powering these facilities. The article discusses Amazon's data center expansion strategy and power sourcing methods.
Georgia issued fines to two companies for permit violations related to a data center and power plant. The specific violations, companies, and locations are not detailed in the provided text.
Two separate groups of landowners approached Candler County officials about potentially locating data centers at two sites: one near Hiawatha Street within the City of Metter (outside county jurisdiction) and one adjacent to Interstate 16 and Metter-Candler Airport in unincorporated Candler County. The Board of Commissioners is discussing whether to implement additional zoning regulations or a moratorium on data centers and has not yet agreed to either proposed development.
The Texas Public Utility Commission filed a lawsuit in Travis County District Court seeking to block the release of data center location and infrastructure information collected in a 2026 energy and water use survey, after the Attorney General's office determined the information should be disclosed under the Public Information Act. The PUCT contends the information qualifies as confidential critical infrastructure data exempt from disclosure under state law.
Meta entered a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy for a 144-megawatt solar project in Gonzales County, Texas, while simultaneously planning to power a new data center in El Paso with a 366-megawatt gas-fired plant. Meta will claim environmental attributes from the solar project to offset some emissions from gas-powered data centers.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive on September 21 to halt data center permits while the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board conduct reviews. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality subsequently paused all air and water permits and other authorizations for infrastructure directly supporting data centers, though the agency has not clarified whether the freeze applies to projects outside ERCOT's interconnection process.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order on September 24, 2026, establishing a statewide framework requiring data center projects of 25 megawatts or more seeking state action to undergo standardized review of their effects on the electric grid, water supplies, communities, and the state economy, with results disclosed on a public dashboard. The article also describes similar regulatory actions and proposed restrictions across multiple states, including Texas's September 21 permit pause and other states' proposed or enacted moratoriums and tax changes related to data center development.
The Texas Attorney General's office launched an investigation into data centers in 18 counties, including Tarrant, for failing to respond to the Texas Water Development Board's water usage survey as required by state law. The investigation targets facilities using more than 10 million gallons of water annually, with the release noting that data centers in Tarrant County and 17 other counties will undergo initial investigation.
The Memphis city council postponed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance until October 20 after a meeting on October 6 resulted in disruption, including a physical altercation in the lobby and arguments among council members and protesters. More than 100 people attended the meeting to address the moratorium proposal.
State chief information officers are addressing data center siting by balancing community concerns about environmental and utility impacts with developer interests and economic benefits. Tennessee's CIO highlighted the state's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, which works to help local communities mediate between data center developers and residents, while Nevada's CIO noted that utilities are implementing minimum charges on large data center customers to manage ratepayer costs.
The mayor of Hobart, Indiana commented on payments received by the city related to an Amazon data center located there.
Casa Grande, Arizona advanced a 954-acre data center campus project. The article does not specify the date of this action or additional details about the advancement.
The article discusses strategies used by community organizers to resist data center projects, drawing on experiences from multiple locations. Specific details about which data center projects, locations, and outcomes are referenced are not provided in the text excerpt supplied.
A 9,000-acre nuclear-powered data center has been proposed on public lands in Utah. The article does not specify the county or the exact date of the proposal.
Beaufort County commissioners approved a one-year pause on data center development in the county.
Author Beth Macy has called for congressional involvement regarding a proposed data center in Roanoke, Virginia. The article does not specify the date of this statement or provide details on the project's current status.
A land transaction has disclosed additional information regarding a proposed data center project in Roanoke County, Virginia, though the article text was not provided for complete factual extraction.
Residents near a proposed data center in Virginia have expressed concerns about potential impacts to wildlife, water resources, and their community. The article documents local opposition to the project's siting near residential areas.
Georgia Tech is tracking legislative bills that would either prohibit data centers or reduce tax incentives for data center projects in Georgia.
DeKalb County leaders are considering commissioning a study to assess the impacts of data centers in the county.
A public development authority in Effingham County, Georgia signed a $20 billion agreement with OpenAI for a 1,400-acre data center site near Rincon without public hearings. The authority's chief executive was subject to a nondisclosure agreement with the company until shortly before the vote, meeting notice was posted only on the authority's building rather than its website, and journalists submitted 12 open records requests to obtain information about the transaction.
Tom Green County was named in an initial probe related to a data center development investigation. No additional details about the nature, outcome, or timing of the probe are provided in the available text.
A 135,000-square-foot data center project by Blueprint Data Centers near Taylor, Texas has become the subject of legal challenge and state investigation. Residents filed suit arguing the 87-acre property should remain parkland under a 1999 deed restriction, a Williamson County judge dismissed the case in October 2025, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into whether the deed restriction was lawfully modified.
Kodiak Gas Services is providing power generation services to a data center project in Midland, Texas. The article does not specify project approval status, permitting stage, or other regulatory details.
Compass Datacenters operates a hyperscale data center campus in Red Oak, Texas (approximately 20 miles south of Dallas) that includes 10 data center buildings, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility, and a training center. The facility employs approximately 900 people on-site and uses a water-free cooling system
Georgia's gubernatorial candidates have proposed contrasting approaches to regulating data center development in the state. Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms has called for a statewide temporary moratorium on new data center construction to study impacts on communities, environment, and electricity costs, while Republican opponent Rick Jackson has proposed allowing local governments to make decisions on data center projects with state-level environmental standards and transparency requirements. The debate reflects broader tensions over whether data centers should be regulated statewide or locally, with community advocates concerned about local governments' negotiating leverage against developers and business groups supporting local control and economic benefits.
An industry conference in North Texas brought together data center and infrastructure professionals to discuss challenges in powering data centers and artificial intelligence facilities. ERCOT projects peak electricity demand in Texas could reach nearly 368,000 megawatts by 2032, and industry participants discussed solutions including on-site power generation, batteries, and microgrids to meet growing demand while managing strain on the electric grid.
Indianapolis has formed a $300,000 panel to rewrite data center rules. Three data center projects have already received approval prior to the formation of this panel.
Members of the American Motorcyclist Association allege that the organization's 1,100-acre property in Muncie, Indiana has been presented to data center developers for potential acquisition or development.
The article discusses labor demand in Indiana's data center industry and whether the state's workforce growth can meet that demand, addressing employment trends in the sector statewide.
A settlement regarding Duke Energy's large-load tariff includes proposed rules governing data centers in North Carolina.
Duke Energy reached an agreement with technology companies regarding data center costs for North Carolina customers. The specific terms and counties affected are not detailed in the available text.
Raleigh approved a six-month pause on data center projects. The article indicates that moratoriums on data center development are occurring across North Carolina.
Duke Energy reached an agreement with North Carolina's utilities department regarding data center costs and customer protection measures. The specific terms and implementation details are not provided in the available text.
Amazon announced a $1 billion investment in areas that host data centers. The article notes construction spending increases and identifies financing and weather as challenges affecting the sector.
A case involving Dominion Energy's power transmission line includes questioning regarding data center demand projections. The article does not provide specific details about the outcome or current status of the litigation.
Georgia imposed fines on two companies for permit violations related to a data center and power plant. The specific violations, amounts, and locations are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Georgia regulators issued fines totaling $42,500 to VoltaGrid LLC and Serverfarm for installing engines at a power plant and neighboring data center in Newton County before obtaining required construction permits. VoltaGrid was fined $11,500 and ordered to cease construction until obtaining a valid permit, while Serverfarm was fined $31,000.
An article providing a map showing the locations of over 600 data centers that are either currently operating or in planned stages across Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state is halting issuance of permits for new data center development while state officials conduct studies on water supply, power grid, and air quality impacts. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will not issue data center permits during this review period.
Texas lawmakers are considering regulatory measures directed at data centers, though the specific proposals, timeline, and affected counties are not detailed in the article text provided.
Wilson County's data center committee passed a resolution on September 15, 2026, establishing draft ordinance standards for data center facilities, including specifications for berm height and vegetation, noise and vibration limits (40 dBA and 60 dBC), utility capacity requirements, third-party acoustic monitoring, and facility response timelines for noise complaints. The resolution next proceeds to the county's planning and zoning committee for consideration before potential final approval by the county commission.
A national shortage of skilled trade workers is being driven by aging workers, immigration enforcement, and increased demand for workers to build data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and other construction projects. The Association of General Contractors of America and roofing contractors identified data center construction and immigration enforcement as contributing factors to workforce shortages, with nine states identified as having particularly high demand but low supply of skilled labor.
A Phoenix data center project has secured a site through a $14.7 million transaction and is proceeding with development.
The Greensboro City Council discussed data center policy. The article does not specify what action was taken or what specific policies were discussed.
The Greensboro City Council discussed data center policy. No specific details about the policy discussion, decisions made, or outcomes are provided in the article text supplied.
A Charlotte-area manufacturer announced a $1 billion expansion to supply components for AI data centers. The expansion is being undertaken to meet growing demand from the data center industry.
The Loudoun County Zoning Administrator determined that Amazon's data center plans in Ashburn must undergo public review. The specific timeline and scope of the review process were not detailed in the available text.
Prince William County is taking action to end the by-right approval process for data center development, requiring data center projects to go through conditional use permitting rather than being automatically approved.
Reston residents have raised concerns about light and noise pollution from a data center facility in the area.
ThisWay Global announced plans to develop a 73MW artificial intelligence and high-performance computing data center in Bryan, Texas, intended to serve researchers, public sector, and industry users.
A $366 million data center project linked to Anthropic has been filed for in Cedar Creek, Texas, with the first building planned for Earl Callahan Road.
CleanSpark announced that Meta will be a tenant at a data center facility in Georgia and disclosed plans to raise $2.23 billion in funding.
Metro Atlanta colleges partnered with Microsoft to develop training programs for workers in response to data center industry growth in the region.
The Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance launched a statewide campaign focused on data center development in Georgia. The article does not specify details about a particular project, permitting action, or specific county location.
The Taylor City Council voted unanimously to approve an annexation agreement with Big Watt Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers for a 664-acre development in unincorporated Williamson County that includes data center facilities and an on-site power plant. The approval allows the city to regulate aspects of the project including water use, noise, and air quality, and includes commitments from the developers for approximately $28.2 million in community investments.
Texas Research Park in San Antonio has developed into a data center hub, hosting multiple data center facilities in the region.
A prediction market platform estimated a 75% probability that more than 5,100 proposed and operating data centers will exist in the United States before 2027. The article notes that Virginia, Texas, and California currently lead in data center numbers, and mentions that Oracle's proposed New Mexico data center project faced regulatory obstacles when state regulators denied applications for a gas pipeline project associated with it.
Environment America called for a two-year moratorium on construction of new data centers of 50 megawatts or greater, citing environmental concerns including energy demand, water consumption, noise pollution, heat generation, and electronic waste. The article noted that New York passed a statewide data center moratorium in July 2026, Texas halted permits for new data centers in September 2026 pending an energy audit, and lawmakers filed moratorium bills in 15 states as of the article's publication.
Bradley County Commission restricted data center development earlier in the year, and two major data center projects are proceeding in the county despite the restriction.
Project River, an 850-acre $11.3 billion industrial campus proposed in Charleston, Tennessee, is pursuing a planned unit development agreement with the city of Cleveland that would establish legally binding guidelines for a data center powered by an on-site biomass and natural gas power plant. The agreement includes restrictions on water use, visibility, noise levels, and logging truck routes, and would provide tax revenue to the county and schools
Amazon announced a $1 billion investment over five years directed toward US data center communities, though specific locations and project details are not stated in the article text provided.
Google filed a request for over 200 additional emergency generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Indianapolis formed a data center advisory committee and announced its members. The committee was established to address data center-related matters in the city.
A worker was fatally injured at a data center construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. The incident occurred during ongoing construction activities at the facility.
The article discusses labor demand in Indiana's data center industry and whether the state's workforce can grow at a pace matching that demand. No specific project, facility, or event date is mentioned in the available text.
An analysis claims that Arizona Public Service (APS) customers paid $587 million to support data center sector growth through utility rates. APS disputed this claim.
A representative signed on to legislation that would end tax breaks for data centers. The article does not specify the location of any particular data center project affected by this bill.
Democratic candidates in Ashe County, North Carolina called for data center moratoriums, though the article text was not provided for specific details on the timing or scope of their proposal.
Duke Energy and data center operators agreed on new rules governing power use for large industrial users in North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation details of the agreement were not stated in the article text provided.
Bitdeer expanded an existing agreement with Soluna to increase capacity to 35MW. The expansion builds on an agreement that was previously announced in August.
Texas data centers are under investigation for failing to respond to a water survey. The specific county and date of the investigation initiation are not stated in the article title.
The EPA has proposed rolling back federal notification and public comment requirements for minor sources of air pollution, a category that includes data centers. The proposal would allow states to determine their own public notice procedures for minor source air permits, though states could maintain public comment requirements if they choose to do so.
A tornado was sighted approximately 4 miles northwest of the Hoffman Data Center near Claude, Texas, which is under construction for Google as part of the Llano Project. The National Weather Service rated the tornado as EFU after no damage was reported.
Texas is implementing penalties for data centers that violate water regulations. The specific penalties, affected facilities, and implementation timeline are not detailed in the provided text.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt issuance of new permits for data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board complete an audit of planned data center projects regarding electricity use, water use, local community impact, ownership, and tax break usage. The moratorium expands Abbott's previous restrictions on data center development announced in earlier 2026.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell issued Executive Order 59 directing Metro departments to analyze data center impacts on infrastructure, environment, economy, and community issues. Metro Council enacted a moratorium on new data centers running through the end of the year and is developing a regulatory framework for future data center projects.
A Tennessee farmer and rancher discussed the Memphis City Council's decision to delay a vote on a data center moratorium, citing concerns about electric grids and waterways.
The Memphis City Council delayed a vote on a one-year moratorium on new industrial-size data centers. Hundreds of residents attended the meeting to support the moratorium while new regulations are being developed. Council members cited concerns about lost revenue and the need to develop regulations without a moratorium in place. The vote is scheduled to be reconsidered at an October 20th meeting.
Elon Musk stated he is currently residing in an Airstream trailer in Memphis, Tennessee while overseeing xAI's Macrohard data center buildout and GPU capacity expansion in the state.
Hallador Energy sold $700 million of power into data center operations. The article indicates a commercial transaction between a power provider and data center operators in Indiana.
A coalition of AI companies and labor unions proposed uniform standards or guidelines for data center operations in Indiana. The article does not specify which counties are affected or the date the proposal was made.
AWS announced plans for a 36-building data center campus in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Amazon announced initiatives related to Colorado River water management, but the company's own water consumption from data center operations remains undisclosed and not publicly quantified.
A Republican Senate candidate in southern Wake County expressed support for a data center moratorium in the area.
Charlotte officials discussed the possibility of extending an existing data center moratorium during a District 5 town hall meeting. The specific outcome of the discussion and any decisions made were not detailed in the available text.
Duke Energy reached an agreement on a large load tariff for data centers in North Carolina. The tariff had been sought for an extended period prior to this agreement.
Petersburg residents have called for a pause on data center development in the area. The specific details of the residents' concerns and any official response are not provided in the available text.
Residents were briefed on Amazon's plans for a data center in Ashburn, Virginia, and informed of potential obstacles to the project's development.
Loudoun County staff warned that eliminating the county's data center grandfathering clause could create up to $60 million in potential liability for the county.
Rep. Abigail Spanberger proposed regulatory measures for data centers and initiated implementation of initial directives related to data center oversight in Maryland.
A coal-fired power plant in Georgia that was scheduled for closure is now operating to supply power to data center facilities in the state.
Utility regulators in Savannah, Georgia faced public opposition regarding data center projects. The article indicates community members expressed concerns to regulators about data centers in the area.
ThisWay Global announced plans to convert a bankrupt data center project at Texas A&M's RELLIS Campus into a 73 MW AI and research center in Brazos County, Texas.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into hundreds of data center developments statewide that did not respond to the Texas Water Development Board's survey regarding water-use reporting requirements. The investigation follows Governor Greg Abbott's orders to pause data center construction and direct state agencies to audit proposed data centers for compliance with state regulations on resource and energy burden.
The Texas Attorney General launched an investigation into data centers regarding their compliance with water use regulations. The specific counties, facilities, and details of the investigation were not stated in the available text.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates have proposed contrasting approaches to data center regulation: Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms called for a statewide temporary moratorium on new data center construction to study environmental and community impacts, while Republican opponent Rick Jackson advocated for local control, allowing individual counties to approve or reject projects. Cobb County extended its local data center moratorium until early 2027, and during the 2026 legislative session approximately 20 bipartisan bills aimed at regulating data centers were introduced but did not reach the governor's desk.
Governor Abbott is taking action to restrict data center growth in Texas. The specific measures, timing, and counties affected are not detailed in the article text provided.
San Francisco's board of supervisors voted unanimously to impose a 45-day moratorium on new data centers, extendable up to 22 months, while city planning officials study impacts on energy, water, air quality, and surrounding communities. Two projects are affected: NOVVA's proposed expansion at 400 Paul Avenue in Bayview and a 49.5 megawatt facility proposed for Dogpatch.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month data center moratorium and new regulations until October 20. The moratorium would allow the city to study the impact of data centers on health, engineering, and power and water infrastructure. The postponement prompted protests in the council chamber and physical altercations in the city hall lobby, though no injuries or detentions were reported.
Memphis city council postponed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance from Tuesday, October 6 to October 20, 2026, after the meeting was disrupted by protests and a physical altercation in the lobby. More than 100 people attended the meeting
A report identified regulatory approaches that Nashville could implement to strengthen its data center regulations. The report examined the city's existing data center regulatory framework and proposed potential modifications.
The EPA proposed eliminating a federal requirement for states to provide public comment opportunities before approving air-pollution permits for industrial facilities including data centers, and proposed allowing developers to begin construction before permits are approved. The article discusses data center projects in South Carolina and Louisiana, noting concerns about environmental and community impacts, particularly in Black communities in the rural South.
The South Bend mayor issued a ban on nondisclosure agreements for data center projects, making project terms publicly available rather than confidential.
Companies involved in data center projects in Indiana are using non-disclosure agreements to restrict public access to project details.
A construction worker died at a Meta data center construction site in Indiana. The specific circumstances and date of the incident are not provided in the article text.
U.S. Representative Spartz called for a federal review of data center expansion projects in Indiana. The specific locations, scope, and details of the expansions under review were not stated in the available text.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
A Phoenix data center project has secured a site through a $14.7 million purchase and is proceeding with development.
Pima County passed a 120-day moratorium on new data center development. The specific date of the moratorium's passage is not stated in the article text provided.
The article examines whether lack of transparency in data center siting and development processes contributes to community opposition to such projects in North Carolina.
The article addresses where data center development has been paused or banned in western North Carolina, indicating that multiple jurisdictions in the region have implemented restrictions on data center projects.
Duke Energy announced measures related to data center costs for its customers in North Carolina. The specific details of the protective measures and their scope are not detailed in the article text provided.
North Carolina has more than 50 data center buildings in its pipeline, indicating ongoing development activity in the state's data center sector.
Stokes County commissioners voted to approve rezoning for Project Delta, a data center project in North Carolina.
A $22 billion data center and power campus project named Project Star has been planned for rural Encinal, Texas in La Salle County.
NextEra Energy Resources, Related Companies, and Lewis Energy Group announced a partnership to develop a $22 billion natural gas-powered energy campus in Encinal, Texas (La Salle County) designed to generate 6.47 gigawatts of electricity to power a planned 5-gigawatt data center campus on an adjacent site, with initial power generation targeted for 2029 subject to permitting and approvals. The project is expected to create approximately 8,400 construction jobs during peak construction and about 170 permanent jobs at the energy facility, with additional permanent jobs at the data center.
Anthropic is considering a data center project in Bastrop County, Texas that could begin construction in the near term.
A statewide coalition including the Texas NAACP announced plans to release public records about data-center water negotiations and called for a pause and review of water commitments to data centers. This announcement follows Governor Abbott's directive to state agencies to gather information about data centers' effects on water use and power demand, and his statement that data-center development is being slowed pending that review.
The Texas Attorney General's Office is investigating data center developments for failing to submit water usage information as required.
The Montgomery County Commission was introduced to a resolution proposing new zoning regulations for data centers, including requirements for minimum and maximum property size, 100-foot setbacks, noise plans, written confirmation of water and electricity availability from local providers, and applicant responsibility for infrastructure improvements. The County Commission will continue discussion and possibly vote on the regulations at their next formal meeting later in the month.
The Coffee County Planning Commission finalized a zoning amendment on September 22, 2026 that creates additional data center restrictions, including setbacks, noise testing requirements, and utility/environmental impact assessments. The amendment will be presented to the County Commission on October 13, 2026, following a public hearing.
A vote on a data center moratorium in Arizona was postponed following protests and conflict. The specific county, date of the postponement, and circumstances of the conflict are not stated in the article text provided.
Beaufort County is scheduled to hold a public hearing to receive community input on a proposed one-year moratorium on data center projects in the county.
Duke Energy reached a settlement agreement regarding data center costs for North Carolina customers. The specific terms, parties involved, and financial impact are not detailed in the provided text.
Duke Energy reached an agreement on a large load tariff for data centers in North Carolina. The tariff had been sought by data center operators in the state.
Raleigh's mayor called for a careful approach as the city considers implementing a 6-month pause on data center projects. The specific details of the proposal and timeline for a decision were not stated in the available text.
The Danish Parliament adopted an emergency plan for the electricity grid that places data centers at a lower priority for power allocation. The measures were first suggested during the summer.
Georgia imposed fines on two companies for permit violations related to a data center and power plant project. The specific details of the violations and the companies involved are not provided in the available text.
A Tampa-based contractor acquired a data center firm that operates a 625-acre campus in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, the acquisition date, or other details about the facility's siting, permitting, or operations.
Denton held its first hearing on a proposed data center moratorium while Core Scientific, a data center operator, was seeking additional land in the area.
Crusoe Energy filed for two data center buildings totaling 759,260 sq ft each along Country Road 233 and P2390 in Jayton, Kent County, Texas, with a total investment of $4.8 billion. Construction is planned to begin at the end of January 2027, with the facilities expected to become operational in May and July 2029.
A federal judge dismissed DC Blox's lawsuit challenging Metro Nashville's data center moratorium and permit processing halt for a proposed data center facility near the Nashville Zoo, and denied the company's request for a preliminary injunction. The judge dismissed three of nine claims but allowed DC Blox 21 days to file an amended complaint with clearer explanations of the remaining claims.
A Tennessee state representative announced legislation to impose a three-year freeze on state tax exemptions for data centers, requiring the Department of Revenue to track costs, disclose exemption holders, and report on compliance. The proposal follows concerns about the state's inability to quantify tax breaks for the 60 data centers currently operating or under construction in Tennessee, including facilities in Nashville and Memphis.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed year-long moratorium on new data centers until October 20, 2026. The moratorium proposal would pause new data center projects for 12 months while the city studies their effects on health and infrastructure, amid resident concerns about SpaceXAI's Colossus supercomputer facilities and their impacts on power, water, air quality, and noise.
Google announced the first recipients of a $10 million Indiana Energy Impact Program. The program appears to be related to energy infrastructure in Indiana, though specific data center project details and recipient identities are not provided in the available text.
The Kokomo city council is scheduled to consider data center zoning provisions and the 2027 budget in upcoming meetings.
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission approved a plan by AES to provide power to a Google data center located in Morgan County, Indiana.
Data center developers are relocating projects from Illinois to neighboring states. The article discusses industry trends regarding data center siting decisions and state-level factors influencing developer choices.
I&M (Indiana Michigan Power Company) stated that growth in data center development could contribute to lower residential electric rates in Indiana. The utility indicated a potential relationship between increased data center infrastructure and residential electricity pricing.
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft joined a pact with Duke Energy regarding data center costs and customer billing in North Carolina. The specific terms and mechanisms of the agreement are not detailed in the available text.
Governor Abigail Spanberger of Virginia announced a set of policies on AI data centers and stated during a New York Times Climate Forward event that states should implement greater regulation of these facilities.
Two candidates in Virginia's 6th Congressional District race have expressed alignment on supporting a data center moratorium, though the article does not specify which county or provide details of any enacted moratorium or its scope.
The article discusses waterless fire suppression technology as an emerging consideration in data center development, addressing fire risk concerns as data centers increase in size and number. The article focuses on industry trends regarding fire suppression methods and their role in community relations rather than a specific project or regulatory event.
The City of Griffin is selling water to Hampton to support a new data center project. City official Dutton expressed dissatisfaction with this arrangement.
A town hall meeting was scheduled to allow area residents to learn about and comment on a proposed OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
A pro-data center advocacy group has been launched in Georgia to engage with critics of data center development in the state.
The article reports on anticipated growth in Georgia's data center sector, though specific projects, locations, timelines, or details are not provided in the excerpt.
A Georgia group filed a lawsuit concerning an OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County. The specific grounds for the lawsuit and its current status are not detailed in the article text provided.
Article discusses community opposition and public support as emerging factors affecting data center development, indicating that obtaining local approval has become a significant challenge for data center projects alongside infrastructure considerations.
Goldman Sachs issued analysis stating that despite increased political and community opposition to data center development, US data center capacity growth projections through 2027 remain largely on track. The analysis cited Governor Abbott's directive to halt new Texas data center permits pending ERCOT and Texas Water Development Board audits, and noted a NBC News poll showing 64% of voters would be less likely to support a candidate backing a local data center.
A $430 million data center project has been planned for Fort Worth, Texas, according to a state filing.
A 135,000 square-foot data center project by Blueprint Data Centers has been approved for a 87-acre property in Taylor, Texas that was deeded in 1999 with language indicating it should become parkland. Residents including Pamela Griffin have filed a lawsuit to stop construction, arguing the original deed restriction should be honored
Morristown, Tennessee is developing regulatory rules to govern future data center proposals in the city.
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month data center moratorium. The meeting was attended by approximately 200 residents, many opposing data centers, and included heated exchanges between council members and attendees
The Memphis City Council voted 7-5 to postpone a vote on a proposed 12-month data center moratorium. The meeting was attended by approximately 200 residents, many opposing data centers, and included heated exchanges between council members and attendees
The City of South Bend announced a new framework for data centers. The article does not specify details of the framework's contents, requirements, or implications.
A proposed data center project in Indiana may affect the operations or facilities of an established charter school in the area.
A vote on a data center moratorium in Arizona was postponed following protests and conflict. The specific county and date of the postponement were not stated in the article text provided.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
According to reporting, data centers operating in seven U.S. states collectively consume more water than all cities in California combined, indicating significant water usage by the data center industry across multiple states.
A judge ruled that a data center project in Chatham County, North Carolina may proceed despite a local moratorium on such projects.
A developer considering a data center project has reached an agreement to purchase a site in Roanoke County, Virginia.
Google entered into a 3.6 gigawatt power supply agreement with Constellation Energy to secure electricity in the PJM Interconnection service area, which covers multiple states in the eastern and central United States.
Georgia imposed fines on two companies for permit violations related to a data center and power plant project. The specific details of the violations and the companies involved are not provided in the available text.
Data centers are selecting Georgia as a location for major facility expansions. The article discusses factors attracting data center investment to the state.
Political candidates in Houston County, Georgia have expressed opposition to data center development in the county, as part of broader statewide discussion regarding data center projects.
McKinsey projects data center electricity demand will grow at a compound annual rate of 24% through 2030, with power infrastructure availability constraining how much computing capacity can be deployed. The analysis identifies power supply constraints, interconnection approvals, permitting, construction capacity, and pipeline availability as key factors limiting expansion, while noting that developers are increasingly pursuing on-site generation using natural gas, fuel cells, and battery storage to reduce dependence on utility schedules.
Texas Governor Abbott expanded a de facto moratorium on new data center grid connections until completion of an electricity audit expected in December. California Governor Newsom signed new laws requiring data centers to pay for electrical grid connection costs and upgrades, fund new clean energy generation, disclose water usage to local governments, and comply with state environmental standards on energy, water, and fuel consumption.
Governor Newsom signed seven data center bills into law on September 21, 2026, primarily taking effect January 1, 2027. The bills establish tariff regimes for interconnection and service administered by the California Public Utilities Commission, require data center operators to report capacity and energy use to the California Energy Commission and local agencies, mandate water disclosure and conveyance cost assumptions as conditions of local permits, and confirm that data center projects remain subject to California Environmental Quality Act review without categorical exemptions.
The Memphis city council postponed a vote on a proposed data center moratorium ordinance from Tuesday to October 20, 2026, after the meeting was disrupted by more than 100 attendees, including a physical altercation in the lobby and tense exchanges among council members and protesters.
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi filed a lawsuit in June 2026 against xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech alleging that noise and vibrations from a data center power plant are causing health effects including sleep disruption, headaches, and psychological impacts. The facility supports xAI's data center operations in the region, with a separate lawsuit filed by the NAACP in April 2026 challenging air permits for the plant's gas turbines and alleging harmful pollutant emissions.
The Evansville city council voted to approve a moratorium on data center projects in Evansville, Indiana.
An analysis found that the majority of planned U.S. AI data centers are slated to be constructed in areas experiencing drought conditions. The analysis does not identify specific named projects, counties, or states.
Municipalities in the Carolinas have extended bans on data center development, citing concerns about resource strain. The article does not specify which counties or municipalities implemented these extensions or the dates they took effect.
Guilford County commissioners initiated proceedings toward a data center moratorium. The specific details of the moratorium scope and timeline were not provided in the article text available.
Virginia is implementing measures to increase community input and authority in data center siting and permitting decisions within the state.
Virginia enacted a ban on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for data centers as part of a new digital infrastructure framework. The specific details of implementation and effective date are not stated in the article text provided.
DayOne, a data center company, announced a target to reach 2.3 gigawatts of capacity by 2028 in conjunction with its initial public offering. The article notes the company is experiencing revenue growth alongside increasing losses.
AWS announced plans for a 36-building data center campus in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, to be developed at the Homer City Energy Campus location.
Google is partially funding a major renovation of Georgia Power nuclear reactors. The funding arrangement connects a technology company's infrastructure needs to nuclear power plant upgrades in Georgia.
A town hall meeting was scheduled in Effingham County, Georgia to address an OpenAI data center project. The specific date of the town hall was not stated in the article text provided.
Residents in the area near Rincon, Georgia sought information regarding a proposed $20 billion OpenAI data center project in Chatham County.
A $1 billion data center project has been proposed for the Kingston area in Bartow County, Georgia.
Industry analysis indicates that rapid power demand fluctuations from AI data centers present grid stability challenges, requiring coordination among chip manufacturers, data center operators, utilities, and infrastructure providers to address the issue.
Gaines County is holding a public meeting regarding a proposed data center project in the county.
A statewide coalition called "We the People Texas" announced plans to release public records regarding data center water negotiations and called for a pause and review of water commitments to data center development. Governor Abbott stated that Texas is slowing data center development pending review of water use and power demand impacts, and directed state agencies to gather information about data centers' effects on communities.
Article discusses the visual and geographic expansion of data centers across the United States from an aerial perspective, examining the physical footprint and landscape changes associated with data center development, without focusing on a specific project, permitting action, or named location.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause approval of new data center permits pending completion of audits by state agencies including the Public Utility Commission of Texas, ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board. The action halts permit approvals for what had been a rapidly expanding data center market in the state.
The Decatur City Council is considering an amendment to Decatur Utilities' agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to implement new electricity rates for data centers. The TVA Board approved a new wholesale rate structure in August that increases average data center electricity bills by approximately 10% over three fiscal years, effective October 1, with increases phased through fiscal 2029, and establishes four data center rate classes with additional capacity commitment charges.
The Gallatin City Council advanced a proposed six-month moratorium on new data center applications on September 15, 2025, to allow time for officials to study regulation of the industry. The moratorium was amended from an initial 12-month proposal after the mayor broke a tie vote in favor of the shorter timeframe, and was further amended to exclude telecommunications and broadband infrastructure facilities.
The city of Morristown, Tennessee is considering adopting regulations specific to data center facilities within its jurisdiction.
The Evansville City Council is considering a moratorium on data center projects. The specific date of the council vote or consideration was not stated in the article.
E-REP, an organization, stated a position that local government should not offer tax breaks to data centers. The article does not identify a specific data center project or municipality involved.
Pinal County rejected a proposed data center project. The developer had offered concessions as part of the proposal.
Virginia's Governor called for stronger regulation on data centers. The specific details of the proposed regulations, timeline, or affected projects are not provided in the article text supplied.
Virginia has developed an energy plan addressing the relationship between AI infrastructure growth and energy policy, though the specific details, timeline, and regulatory mechanisms are not provided in the available text.
Firmus and CDC terminated their collaboration on Project Southgate, a planned 1.6GW data center project. The parties deployed 42MW instead of the originally planned capacity, citing funding questions raised by Firmus' expansion activities in Asia.
Axe Compute acquired full ownership of an AI cluster facility in Columbus, Georgia, previously held in partial ownership with Duos Technologies Group, which retains ownership of the underlying facility.
Forum Markets investment firm partnered with Edge Node to deploy compute capacity at locations in Dallas, Texas and North Carolina, including deployment at a Texas cell tower site.
TeraWulf announced plans to add a second 500MW phase to its Kentucky data center campus, with the combined facility reaching 1GW capacity by 2029, accelerating the timeline by one year compared to previous projections.
A data center site has been approved in McCormick County, Georgia, with the county chairman discussing the approved project.
A lawsuit was filed alleging secrecy surrounding an Effingham County, Georgia data center project. The article does not provide the specific date the lawsuit was filed or details about the claims made.
CleanSpark disclosed that Meta will be a tenant at a Georgia AI data center facility, with the company planning to raise over $2.2 billion to fund buildout of the project.
A Georgia group filed a lawsuit concerning an OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County. The specific details of the lawsuit and the date it was filed are not provided in the article text.
Skybox Datacenters secured rezoning for a 140-acre development called Project Sequel in Hutto, Texas, but the company's plans to develop two data centers on the site have been delayed due to uncertainty in the power grid connection approval process. Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed ERCOT to freeze data center connections to the state power grid over the summer, and current state regulatory timelines mean Skybox will not know available power capacity until 2028.
A statewide coalition called "We the People Texas" announced plans to release public records regarding water negotiations for data center development and called for a pause and review of water commitments to data centers. The announcement occurred as Governor Greg Abbott stated Texas is slowing data center development pending information gathering about water use, power demand, and permits, with the state directing relevant agencies to assess potential effects on communities and water sources.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt permits for data center projects pending completion of a statewide audit by ERCOT, and instructed state agencies to review data centers' impacts on electric infrastructure, grid reliability, residential ratepayers, and water resources before approving additional projects.
The Texas Attorney General's office announced an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across 18 Texas counties that have not responded to water-use surveys required by the Texas Water Development Board. The investigation is part of a series of state actions initiated in August 2026 by Governor Abbott, including a PUCT and ERCOT audit of interconnection queue projects, a directive to TWDB to enforce survey compliance, and a TCEQ directive halting data center permits pending completion of ongoing audits.
The mayor of Kokomo, Indiana expressed support for a proposed data center project in the city.
Pima County is considering revisions to its regulatory framework governing data center operations and permitting.
Developers are considering Native American nations and tribal communities as locations for new data center projects. The article does not specify particular projects, locations, or details of any specific data center siting.
A North Carolina community held a discussion about living adjacent to a data center facility. The specific location within the state, details of the discussion, and the date of the event are not stated in the available text.
Stokes County commissioners voted to approve rezoning for Project Delta, a data center project in the county.
Virginia's governor established a data center accountability policy, though specific details of the policy are not provided in the article text supplied.
Blackstart Digital is acquiring IBM's Almaden Research Center in San Jose, California. The article does not provide details on the specific data center plans or timeline for the acquisition.
Applied Digital completed a second building at its Ellendale data center campus in North Dakota, adding 75MW of capacity and bringing the total campus capacity to 250MW.
The City of Social Circle was decertified following a dispute over land related to a data center project. The article does not provide the specific date of the decertification or details about the underlying dispute.
State governors, public utility commissions, and environmental regulators across multiple U.S. states implemented concurrent regulatory actions in late September 2026 requiring data center developers to cover electric grid upgrade costs, provide water consumption transparency, and negotiate community benefit agreements as conditions for project approval, shifting site selection criteria beyond power availability alone.
Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman announced that the company has stopped using nondisclosure agreements in dealings with government agencies regarding data center approvals, and published a response addressing community concerns about data center water consumption, electricity costs, pollution emissions, and community benefits. The statement references a planned Amazon data center in Texas permitted to release 33 million tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed data center in Taylor, Texas, after residents and community organizers filed a lawsuit challenging whether the land, deeded in 1999 to be used as a park, can legally be developed for data center use by Blueprint Data Centers. The case has been in appeals court for approximately one year, with the city of Taylor stating it will cooperate with the investigation.
Hundreds of data centers in Texas are under investigation for failing to report water usage as required. The investigation concerns compliance with water usage reporting requirements across multiple facilities in the state.
A report identified potential regulatory improvements for data centers in Nashville, Tennessee. The specific recommendations and implementation status were not detailed in the article text provided.
Metro Nashville has issued a moratorium on new data centers running through the end of the year and commissioned an analysis of data center impacts on infrastructure, environment, economy, and community. Mayor O'Connell stated preliminary findings from metro departments would be released within weeks and that Nashville is developing a regulatory framework for future data center projects.
Residents filed a lawsuit against SpaceXAI and a subsidiary alleging noise impacts from a data center facility located in Southaven, Mississippi.
Digital Realty has proposed a three-building data center campus in Kokomo, Indiana. The article does not provide details on the stage of the proposal or timeline for development.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility located in Tempe, Arizona.
Monitoring devices have been installed around a proposed data center location in Brookwood, Arizona. The specific purpose and timeline of these installations were not detailed in the available text.
Greensboro city leaders held a discussion regarding data center policy. The article does not specify the outcome or details of the discussion.
Data center opposition in Virginia has become a political issue affecting midterm elections and anticipated future electoral cycles, with community concerns influencing political discourse around data center siting and development.
OpenAI is developing a data center project in Effingham County, Georgia, near the Belmont Glen community.
Effingham County postponed its review of a site plan for an OpenAI data center project. The specific date of the postponement was not stated in the article text provided.
Camden County residents held a meeting to discuss concerns regarding data centers as a moratorium on data center development approaches its end date.
Political campaigns in multiple states have spent over $45 million on advertisements since January 2026 mentioning data centers in gubernatorial, House, and Senate races, with both Republican and Democratic candidates arguing that data centers receive excessive tax breaks, raise electricity costs, and require regulation. Georgia's gubernatorial race has accounted for the largest spending on such ads at $12.8 million across nine ads.
A proposed 20-story data center tower in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, designed by SOM for Revitalization Unlimited, would occupy 0.23 acres and support 24 MW of IT load at an estimated cost of $183 million. The project remains subject to city approval, with a related development plan ordinance listed as on hold until October 13, 2026. The developer stated it is seeking no tax abatement and is prepared to accept binding conditions on ground-floor space, noise, generator operating hours, construction apprenticeships, and public reporting.
Texas halted permits for AI data centers. California implemented a mandate requiring disclosures related to data centers.
Google and Crusoe are constructing a six-building data center campus in Claude, Texas, with the first buildings expected to be completed in early 2027. The facility will use closed-loop cooling with an estimated operational water use of approximately 2 million gallons per year per building, powered primarily by nearby wind farms, and is projected to generate over $850 million in local tax revenue over its lifetime while creating 50 permanent jobs.
On September 21, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality ordering an immediate halt to the issuance of all environmental permits for data center projects, expanding a prior grid interconnection audit into a statewide permitting standstill covering power, water, and environmental approvals.
SDCL Tennessee Propco LLC, which purchased approximately 306 acres in Bradley County's Hiwassee River Industrial Park for $19.9 million in April 2025, filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court challenging zoning restrictions adopted by Bradley County commissioners on April 20, 2025. The new restrictions limit data centers to the I-2 Special Impact Industrial District and prohibit them within 3,000 feet of existing homes, schools, or churches
A public hearing on a data center proposal in Posey County, Indiana continued on the date of this report. The article does not specify the outcome or details of the proposal.
A superload delivery to a data center in Homer City is scheduled to begin after experiencing multiple delays. The article does not specify the delivery date beyond "Wednesday" or provide additional details about the data center project.
Fort Meade officials toured data center facilities located in Virginia's Data Center Alley region. The article does not specify the date of the tour or provide additional details about specific facilities or projects visited.
An Augusta commissioner stated that new data center regulations adopted by the city do not go far enough in addressing concerns related to data center development.
Governor Abbott expanded a data center permitting pause to include environmental permits, pending completion of an ERCOT audit. The scope of the pause was broadened from previous restrictions on data center permitting in Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to freeze issuance of air and water permits related to data-center infrastructure projects statewide, pending completion of an ERCOT audit. The freeze applies to all affected environmental authorizations with no threshold requirement and no specified end date.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Water Development Board complete audits of the state's grid and water resources. The freeze follows prior directives in June and August directing state agencies to regulate data center expansion and construction pending compliance reviews.
The Rutherford County Planning Commission voted to move forward with a public hearing on a proposed one-year moratorium on data center approval and construction, scheduled for October 12, 2026. The moratorium resolution would limit data centers to 20,000 square feet and include restrictions on computer systems, servers, and data-storage systems.
The Wright family requested that the city of Cleveland temporarily delay action on Project River, a proposed 850-acre data center campus in Charleston powered by a biomass and natural gas power plant, pending third-party technical review. The family had been negotiating a planned unit development agreement with the city that included noise mitigation measures, restrictions on river connections, and onsite water generation, with community opposition reported at multiple meetings.
Wright Brothers announced plans to construct a 1,500-megawatt power plant in northern Bradley County, Tennessee, consisting of a 1,000-megawatt natural gas facility and a 500-megawatt biomass facility, with a potential data center as a future off-taker for the power, though no data center tenant has been confirmed yet.
At least 11 artificial intelligence and data center companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic, filed disclosures indicating they hired lobbyists in Tennessee for the first time in 2026 ahead of the January legislative session. The companies' lobbying activity occurs as some Tennessee communities have imposed moratoriums on data center construction citing concerns about electricity price increases and environmental impacts, and as a state representative called for pausing data center tax breaks.
Landowners in Louisiana have opposed a transmission line project designed to provide power infrastructure for a Meta data center facility in the state.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
An editorial discusses anticipated regional benefits from a new data center project at Jefferson Lab in Virginia. The article does not specify the county or provide a specific event date.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held a meeting to hear information about the Wood Haven data center project's proposed benefits.
Prince William County supervisors voted to implement measures to slow data center development in the county.
According to a CBRE research report, Atlanta currently has approximately 1,803 megawatts of data center capacity with an additional 2,882 megawatts under construction—the highest amount of capacity being built in any U.S. primary market. The report attributes growth to Georgia's business environment, tax incentives, workforce, and lower operating costs, while noting that developers face challenges with project approvals and power delivery, with some projects shifting to rural South Georgia areas to access electricity transmission and reduce approval timelines.
Hundreds of new data centers are planned across Texas to meet artificial intelligence computing demands. Local communities face opposition to the projects growing across the political spectrum, though communities report having limited power to stop them.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state's environmental regulator to halt all data center-related permits pending completion of an audit of the grid connection waitlist, expanding an August moratorium on data center grid approvals to include environmental approvals through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
NES and TVA aligned on implementing higher electricity rates for data centers in Tennessee. The specific terms, timing, and affected locations were not detailed in the article text provided.
Clearview Dynamics LLC, formed in January 2026, is pursuing a potential data center site at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia, with water sourced from Spring Hollow Reservoir. The purchase agreement allows 180 days for inspections and permitting, with closing potentially taking more than a year.
Ferguson Enterprises LLC filed a lien against MZX Tech LLC claiming $4.2 million in unpaid work for construction materials provided at the Colossus 2 data center in Whitehaven, Tennessee. This is the ninth construction-related lien filed against the facility.
The mayor of Kokomo, Indiana outlined plans for a data center campus development in the city.
Experts stated that data centers are not responsible for Colorado River water cuts affecting the region. The article addresses data center water consumption in the context of Colorado River allocation discussions.
Charlotte officials addressed concerns about whether new data center projects would increase water bills for the city. The article reports on official statements regarding potential water consumption impacts from data center development in the Charlotte area.
Virginia lawmakers expressed differing views regarding Governor Spanberger's new data center executive order, with no specific project or siting decision described in the article text provided.
Multiple state legislatures are reducing or eliminating tax incentives and abatements for data center projects, a shift in policy toward data center development incentivization across multiple U.S. states.
A wealthy Arizona county has experienced significant data center development. The article reports on community concerns regarding the concentration of data center facilities in the area.
Virginia's data center pipeline is expanding, according to an Axios report mapping the state's data center development activity.
A county in Georgia is reviewing its data center ordinance. The specific details of the review, timeline, and proposed changes are not provided in the article text supplied.
Amazon Web Services announced it will no longer require non-disclosure agreements for its data center projects, a change affecting how information about AWS data center siting and development is disclosed publicly.
Georgia's gubernatorial race has focused on data center growth and its effects on power consumption. Democratic candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms called for an immediate statewide moratorium on new data centers, citing concerns about grid strain and consumer impact. Republican candidate Rick Jackson rejected a statewide freeze and instead proposed requiring local community support, local benefits, no increase in local utility costs, and compliance with environmental standards for data center approval. Cobb County's government complex area has already implemented local restrictions on data centers.
Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt new data center permits while state agencies audit the industry's impact on power and water resources. Grimes County officials stated that SpaceX's Terafab project, which includes a data center component, is classified as a chip manufacturing plant and may not be affected by the pause, though the governor's office did not confirm whether the directive applies to the project.
The article discusses grassroots opposition to multiple proposed data center projects across Texas, including one near Bells in Cooke County and others in Fannin and Grayson Counties, with residents citing concerns about water and power usage, noise, light pollution, property values, and utility costs. The opposition has become a political issue in Texas's 2026 midterm elections, with Democratic candidates calling for restrictions or moratoriums on data center development while Republican leaders face pressure from both Trump's pro-development stance and constituent opposition within their base.
The Gallatin City Council unanimously voted to advance a proposed 12-month moratorium on new data center development to a formal vote scheduled for the following week. The moratorium would allow the city to reevaluate and refine its recently adopted data center regulations, including distinguishing between different types of facilities such as edge data centers and hyperscale facilities, and to ensure provisions protect surrounding communities from impacts including noise, odors, and utility strain.
SpaceXAI offered a 50% discount on Starlink service to residents near its data centers in Memphis, Tennessee and Southaven, Mississippi, with approximately 2,000 residents signing up since late June. The discount offer came amid community opposition to unpermitted generators at the facility
Metro Nashville is investigating data center impacts on communities through Executive Order 59 and has implemented a moratorium on new data centers running through the end of the year, while developing a regulatory framework for future data center projects.
The article discusses data center moratoriums and restrictions being implemented by various U.S. states as of 2026, though specific states, counties, and implementation dates are not identifiable from the title alone.
Article discusses environmental impacts of AI data centers, including water and energy consumption, as a general industry trend without reference to a specific named facility, location, or siting decision.
Article discusses which states have implemented or are implementing moratoriums on data center development as of 2026, addressing restrictions on data center siting across multiple US jurisdictions.
The article discusses which states have implemented or are considering moratoriums on data center development as of 2026. Specific states and their restrictions are addressed in the piece regarding data center siting policies.
Officials from Fort Meade toured data center facilities located in Virginia's Data Center Alley region. The article does not specify which facilities were visited or the purpose of the tour beyond the site visit itself.
The governors of Maryland and Virginia are working together to develop data center regulation. The article does not specify the nature, scope, or status of these regulatory efforts.
The Spotsylvania Planning Commission approved a mega data center complex project. The specific date of the approval vote was not stated in the article.
Microsoft discontinued one of the world's largest planned data center projects in West Virginia. The article does not specify the county, the date the withdrawal occurred, or provide additional details about the project's scope or prior status.
Virginia implemented restrictions on data center development in response to political opposition. The specific details of the restrictions, affected counties, and implementation date are not provided in the article text supplied.
Skybox and Prologis filed to develop a fourth data center facility at a campus in Hutto, Texas, which would be the largest facility at that location.
Zella DC announced a new product line of stackable micro data center boxes, reducing the size of its micro data center offering.
Xeal announced a plan to deploy edge data centers for AI inference at electric vehicle charging stations, utilizing spare charging capacity to power the computing infrastructure.
A DW.com analysis examines environmental impacts of data centers globally and in the United States, including electricity consumption (over half of U.S. data centers powered by fossil fuels, emitting over 105 million tons of CO2), water usage (nearly 2 billion gallons used by data centers in northern Virginia in 2023), waste heat effects (Phoenix research found a single large facility can raise nearby land surface temperatures up to 9 degrees Celsius), air pollution from backup generators and fossil fuel plants, and land use impacts including habitat fragmentation. The article notes both environmental costs and emerging mitigation approaches such as renewable energy integration, efficient cooling systems, and thermal energy networks.
Over 340 anti-data center protests have occurred across at least 42 U.S. states since the beginning of 2025, with the largest concentrations in Texas and Indiana, driven by community concerns about power costs, environmental impact, water quality, and neighborhood effects. Demonstrators have primarily targeted local government buildings to pressure elected officials on data center regulation and siting decisions.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permitting until audits by ERCOT and the Texas Water Development Board are completed. The directive requires data centers to complete state audits, report water and electricity usage, and meet other conditions before permits can be issued.
Montgomery County leaders proposed new zoning regulations specifically for data centers after a technology company explored but did not proceed with a large facility in the county. The proposal would define data centers, establish development standards including minimum site sizes of 10-100 acres and noise plans, require documentation of utility availability, and allow data centers in industrial zones subject to review
Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn proposed legislation to temporarily pause new data center tax exemptions for three years and require the state to separately track and publicly report tax revenue losses from qualified data centers. The proposal follows controversy over data centers in Tennessee, including a facility proposed near the Nashville Zoo, with residents expressing concerns about water and noise impacts and questions about the cost to the state of existing tax breaks.
A Pennsylvania Senate committee advanced legislation that would prohibit nondisclosure agreements in data center development projects. The bill addresses contractual restrictions typically used in data center siting negotiations.
Casa Grande is implementing new data center regulations through a 945-acre campus project, testing the application of its updated data center zoning and permitting framework.
The Goldwater Institute has challenged the legality of Pima County's data center ban. The specific details of the ban and the institute's legal arguments are not provided in the text excerpted.
The Goldwater Institute challenged the legality of Pima County's data center ban. The article does not specify the date of this legal challenge or its outcome.
West Virginia enacted or is considering data center legislation that has generated public opposition or controversy. The article concerns a state-level policy affecting data centers in West Virginia.
NetworkOcean operates a floating data center powered by solar panels in the San Francisco Bay area, shifting away from its previous focus on underwater data center technology.
Mayville Engineering acquired a facility in Georgia to serve the data center market.
Data centers in the United States are facing criticism over wastewater pollution. The article discusses environmental concerns related to data center operations and wastewater management practices.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across Texas for failing to respond to water use surveys required by the Texas Water Development Board under state law. Data centers under investigation are located in 18 counties across the state.
Texas Attorney General Paxton initiated an investigation into hundreds of data center developments in Smith County and other counties.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across Texas for failing to comply with state law requiring water use surveys to be submitted to the Texas Water Development Board. Data centers in 18 counties, including Lubbock, Randall, and Ector County, were identified as not having responded to the required water use survey.
Google and Crusoe are constructing a six-building data center campus in Claude, Texas, with the first buildings expected to be delivered in early 2027 and construction completing by end of 2027. The facility will use a closed-loop cooling system, draw primary power from nearby wind farms, create over 7,500 construction jobs and 50 permanent positions, and is estimated to generate over $850 million in local tax revenue over its lifetime, while construction water use averages 600,000 gallons daily during early phases declining to 275,000 gallons daily as work progresses.
Amazon announced a five-year, $1 billion investment program called "Built Together" to support communities hosting its data centers across the United States, with funding directed toward education, job training, energy efficiency, water conservation, and locally-selected projects. The announcement follows widespread opposition to data center projects nationally, including a Tennessee petition against a single project that garnered over 500,000 signatures.
The Town of Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted not to approve two zoning ordinances on first reading that would have restricted data centers and adult-oriented businesses to C4 commercial zones. Both ordinances were sent back to the town planner for further review
The article examines Meta's hyperscale data center in Gallatin, Tennessee, which has been operational for two years, covering its water usage (53 million gallons in 2025, representing 2% of city usage), planned electricity consumption of 300 megawatts at full buildout powered by renewable energy, workforce of approximately 65 employees, $1.5 billion investment, and $1.8 million in 2025 tax payments under a 20-year PILOT tax abatement package worth an estimated $19.5 million. The article also reports that Gallatin city council approved a 60-day pause on new data center applications on July 28, the Planning Commission voted August 25 to recommend a 12-month moratorium, and the TVA Board voted August 19 to create a new rate class for data centers effective October 1.
A public hearing on a data center proposal in Posey County, Indiana is continuing on the evening of publication. The article does not specify the date of the hearing or other details about the proposal.
Applied Digital held a town hall meeting to discuss its Brookwood data center project in Arizona. The specific details of the discussion and community response were not provided in the article text supplied.
An Arizona county voted to advance a four-month moratorium on new data center projects, citing concerns about water and power consumption.
Virginia introduced new regulations governing AI data centers. The specific provisions, implementation timeline, and affected jurisdictions within the state are not detailed in the article text provided.
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors was scheduled to hold a vote that could affect future data center proposals in the county, though the specific details of the vote and its outcome are not provided in the available text.
Siemens Energy's managing director discusses how increased US data center demand is driving investment in gas-powered generation infrastructure.
Crusoe Energy Company filed plans for a $4.8 billion data center campus in Jayton, Texas, consisting of two data centers that would likely connect to a project in Childress County.
Camden County residents held a meeting to discuss concerns related to data center development as a moratorium on such projects approaches its end date.
A Walker County data center study group recommended that data center development be limited to industrial parks in the county.
A commentary discusses data center proposals in Georgia, noting the use of tax breaks and limited transparency in their approval processes. The article addresses the prevalence of data center siting activity in the state without detailing a specific project or event.
The article reports on shifts in political positions regarding data center construction across multiple states. Texas Governor Greg Abbott imposed a statewide moratorium on new data center construction pending an audit of connections to the state's power grid, citing months of community opposition. Politicians from both parties in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California, and Missouri have similarly changed their stated positions on data centers, shifting from framing them as economic benefits to emphasizing concerns about power bills, water use, air pollution, and subsidies, though some officials continue to advocate for data center development on national competitiveness grounds.
The Rutherford County Planning Commission voted to advance a proposal for a one-year moratorium on data center approvals and construction to a public hearing scheduled for October 12, 2026. The proposed moratorium would limit data centers to 20,000 square feet and include restrictions on computer systems, servers, and data-storage systems.
Data center proposals on Western public lands are facing increased scrutiny from stakeholders and advocacy groups concerned about their siting and environmental impacts on federal lands.
An Arizona appeals court upheld the rejection of referenda related to a data center project in Marana, Pima County. The court decision affirmed a lower court's determination regarding the referenda's validity or placement on the ballot.
Article discusses legislative changes at state and federal levels affecting the data center industry and provides guidance for developers on regulatory developments.
The mayor of Phoenix stated that a proposed data center in Phoenix would use the existing power grid rather than requiring new power infrastructure.
Marion County officials heard from representatives regarding data center development in Virginia's data center corridor and subsequently discussed issues related to project size and megawatt capacity.
A Google data center project in Chesterfield County, Virginia received citations for environmental violations. The specific violations and enforcement actions are not detailed in the provided text.
Data center developers are increasingly taking on responsibility for electricity generation, storage, and distribution infrastructure as part of data center projects, shifting the scope of what development entails.
Nebius signed a 50MW lease agreement with AIB Data Centers for capacity at a data center facility in the southeastern United States.
Savannah residents expressed concerns regarding Georgia Power's involvement with a proposed OpenAI data center project in the area.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia filed a lawsuit against the county regarding a data center zoning ordinance and requested disclosure of information related to the ordinance.
Monroe County approved a plan to divide $1.2 billion in revenue generated from a proposed Google data center project. The specifics of the revenue-sharing arrangement were approved by county officials.
Zone Frontier leased land in Texas for a data center campus with a capacity of up to 500 MW. The specific county and date of the lease were not stated in the article.
The Texas Tribune reported identifying at least 596 operating and planned data centers across Texas as of September 2026, based on analysis of multiple data sources including Data Center Map, Cleanview, and reader submissions. The article includes searchable tools for Texas residents to locate nearby data centers and identify relevant local and state regulators.
The Rutherford County Planning Commission voted to advance a proposal for a public hearing on a one-year moratorium on data center approvals and construction. The proposed moratorium would limit data centers to 20,000 square feet and include restrictions on computer systems, servers, and data-storage systems, with a commissioner suggesting the definition be expanded to address electrical and water impacts.
A Tennessee mayor has called for a pause on data center development, while industry representatives have stated that regulation rather than a moratorium should be the focus.
Developers of a proposed $11.3 billion energy and data center campus in Cleveland, Tennessee requested that city officials delay further action on the project following community opposition. The city had previously announced proposed restrictions for the project including setback requirements, noise limits, cooling specifications, green space requirements, and power/water generation mandates.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen voted to impose an 18-month moratorium on accepting and processing applications for building permits, zoning certificates, site plans, variances, and special exceptions related to high-density computing, data centers, and cryptocurrency mining operations within city limits while the city studies and develops updated zoning and land use regulations.
The article reports on growing community opposition to data center projects across multiple states. Specific projects mentioned include a proposed data center in Windsor, Colorado on former Kodak industrial park land
The Lebanon City Council approved zoning code changes on September 1, 2026 that establish standards and conditions for data centers in the city, including distance requirements from residential and mixed-use districts (100-1,320 feet depending on building size), a one-building-per-parcel limit, noise thresholds, and requirements for applicants to demonstrate compliance and obtain approval letters from utility providers.
Article discusses legislative changes at state and federal levels affecting the data center industry and what developers should know about these changes. No specific project, location, or dated event is described.
The Goldwater Institute has called for Pima County to rescind a data center moratorium that the county has in place.
A poll indicates that opposition to data centers in Arizona is increasing among respondents. The article does not specify particular projects, locations, or specific data center facilities.
Virginia introduced a digital infrastructure framework that includes a ban on data center nondisclosure agreements. The framework also includes the creation of an AI task force and other measures related to digital infrastructure development.
The article discusses design strategies operators are using to address community concerns about data center facilities, including biomimicry landscaping, underground or partially buried designs, brownfield site redevelopment, and community co-design processes. Microsoft has applied biomimicry approaches to over 20 sites across the US and Europe, while the UK government launched a national Data Center Design Challenge in June 2026 to encourage high-quality design and public engagement.
A coalition in Texas has raised concerns about data centers' water consumption. The article does not specify a particular data center project or provide details of specific actions taken by the coalition.
Colovore Alliance announced a 156,500-square-foot, $430 million data center project in Fort Worth's AllianceTexas development, with construction expected to begin in December and continue until 2028. The project was registered with Texas state officials amid new guidance from Gov. Greg Abbott directing environmental regulators to halt issuing permits for new data center projects pending completion of environmental audits.
The Town of Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted not to approve two zoning ordinances on first reading that would have restricted data centers and adult-oriented businesses to C4 commercial zones. The ordinances were sent back to the town planner for further review, with the city administrator noting that C4 zoning was not the desired zone for these businesses and citing the town's lack of public utilities and high-powered infrastructure to support data center operations.
Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn proposed legislation to pause new data center tax exemptions for three years and require the state to separately track sales tax and electricity tax revenue losses from qualified data centers. The bill would also require the state to publicly disclose the names and counties of facilities receiving tax breaks, information currently not released under state taxpayer privacy laws.
Faith leaders in the Michiana region of Indiana called for accountability measures from data center operators. The specific demands and outcomes of their call were not detailed in the article text provided.
NIPSCO entered into contracts to provide power service to two data center facilities in Indiana. The specific locations, contract terms, and timeline were not detailed in the available text.
A development project planned for Tonopah, Arizona includes a large-scale data center as part of a larger complex that also features a film studio and retail components.
Arizona's governor declined to implement a moratorium on data center development as discussion over data center policy in the state continues.
South Carolina Public Radio published an article addressing the impact of data center operations on consumer utility rates in the state.
Prince William County supervisors voted to end by-right data center development countywide, eliminating the ability for data centers to be developed without special approval processes.
Grayson County confirmed plans for an $11 billion data center to be developed at Wildwood Commerce Park. The article does not provide the specific date of the confirmation.
Senator Raphael Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on data center projects in Georgia. The article does not specify the date of this statement or which counties would be affected.
Residents in Haralson County, Georgia are opposing a potential data center project in their area, advocating to maintain the county's rural character.
Chatham County enacted a 155-day moratorium on large data centers. The moratorium provides time for county officials to develop regulations governing data center siting and operations.
Effingham County filed a development of regional impact application for a proposed 3.2 gigawatt OpenAI data center, initially stating uncertainty about water supply sufficiency but later indicating 30,000 gallons per day for ordinary workplace uses. OpenAI stated the facility will use a closed-loop dry cooling system, though experts noted such systems require substantial electricity to operate and may require additional water consumption in hot, humid conditions, resulting in significant indirect water use at power plants supplying the facility.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a $1.07 million penalty against DataOne, an AI data center operator in Vineland, New Jersey, for installing and operating 62 natural gas generators without required permits. The operator stated it would apply for air permits and communicate with regulators.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stated that data center construction in Texas should require companies to meet community demands including paying for their own energy and water use, obtaining local consent, and working collaboratively with communities rather than proceeding without local input.
The Kokomo Common Council passed a data center ordinance. The article does not specify the date of the vote or provide details about the ordinance's provisions.
Church groups sought 1% of data center costs from Microsoft, and Microsoft has not publicly responded to the request.
A study examined potential job creation from data centers in Northwest Indiana, estimating nearly 3,000 jobs annually could be supported by the sector in that region.
Governor Hobbs declined to implement a pause on data center development in Arizona in response to requests to do so.
Charlotte officials discussed the possibility of extending an existing data center moratorium during a District 5 town hall meeting.
Chemours is targeting data centers as a potential use for its facilities, while area officials are debating the future of those facilities in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
The article discusses how AI data center siting decisions are increasingly being determined by power infrastructure availability, with developers now beginning site selection at electrical substations rather than other locations, reflecting the critical importance of power capacity to data center projects.
A potential buyer for a proposed data center project in Roanoke, Virginia is being explored, according to reporting by WDBJ7. The article text does not provide additional details about the project timeline, specifications, or status of the buyer exploration.
Hampton Roads localities in Virginia are considering data center development proposals, though the article does not specify details of particular projects, timelines, or outcomes of their deliberations.
Bain Capital is reported to be interested in acquiring Edged US, a data center operator. The article does not specify locations or counties affected by this potential transaction.
DataBank acquired a leased data center facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota from Mapletree Industrial Trust after exercising a purchase option following ten years of leasing the property.
Data center growth in Georgia has become a topic in the gubernatorial race, with debate occurring over the expansion of data center development in the state.
Georgia state officials released a complete report on OpenAI's proposed data center project in Effingham County. The article does not specify the contents of the report or any specific outcome from its release.
A conservation group and five Effingham County residents filed a lawsuit in Effingham County Superior Court against the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority and Octans GA (an OpenAI affiliate), alleging violations of Georgia's Open Meetings Act in the negotiation and approval of a 3.2 gigawatt data center project on 1,440 acres. The plaintiffs claim the authority negotiated the deal under a nondisclosure agreement without public disclosure and seek to void the tax abatement agreement and land sale documents while demanding release of purchase and sale agreements.
Digital Realty announced a plan to build a cable landing station inside its LAX12 data center in El Segundo, California, in partnership with Assured Communications. The station is designed to connect subsea cables from Asia-Pacific to North America and is expected to begin supporting cables in 2028.
The Texas Attorney General announced an investigation into data center developments across 18 counties that have not responded to water-use surveys required by the Texas Water Development Board. This action follows directives from Governor Abbott in August and September directing state agencies to audit data center projects and halt permits pending completion of interconnection audits and information gathering on water and power usage.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits pending completion of audits by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Water Development Board regarding grid reliability and water resource impacts. The directive requires data centers to cover electrical infrastructure costs, report usage, comply with setback requirements, and meet other conditions before permit approval can proceed.
Article discusses data center expansion in Texas and associated infrastructure challenges, including impacts on power and water systems.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across the state for failing to respond to the Texas Water Development Board's mandatory water-use surveys. The investigation follows Governor Greg Abbott's directive to enforce water-use reporting requirements and halt new data center permits pending completion of a state audit.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a formal request for information to developers of 461 proposed data centers seeking at least 25 megawatts of electricity, requiring responses by October 12 to examine facility details, electricity demand, water consumption, taxpayer incentives, and community effects. The audit was initiated by Governor Abbott's August 3 directive instructing ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to verify data-center projects and gather information about their effects on the state and local communities, with results due by December 10.
At least 11 artificial intelligence and data center companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Oracle, have hired lobbyists in Tennessee ahead of the 2026 legislative session. The lobbying activity occurs amid local community moratoriums on data center construction in response to concerns about electricity price increases and environmental impacts, and follows calls by state legislators to pause data center tax incentives.
The Evansville City Council is considering a moratorium on data center projects. The article does not specify the date the council will vote on or implement the moratorium.
A worker was struck and killed by a pickup truck at a Meta data center construction site in Lebanon, Indiana.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility located in Tempe, Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a statewide halt to new data center construction, citing water supply reductions and increased energy costs as contributing factors to the recommendation.
Article reports on the concentration and prevalence of data center facilities in Oregon, noting that data centers are distributed across a significant portion of the state.
The Loudoun County board paused the acceptance of data center applications. The specific date of this action and its duration were not stated in the article text provided.
OpenAI's Project Camilla, a 1,400-acre, 3.2-gigawatt data center in Effingham County, Georgia, has been approved under a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement expected to generate $2.5 million to the county and $3.5 million to schools in 2027, increasing to $27 million and $39 million respectively by 2032, with a "bridge" payment creating a six mill property tax reduction scheduled for a County Commission vote. Residents raised questions about the project at a commission meeting, and state political figures expressed varying positions on data center development in Georgia.
Granbury City Council received concept plans for a data center project called Project Patriot on annexed land near Meadow Wood Road. Residents opposing the project submitted over 1,300 signatures on recall petitions against the mayor and four council members, citing insufficient disclosure before the land annexation, while city leaders defended their actions at a Monday council meeting.
The Denton City Council is scheduled to vote on October 13 on proposed amendments to the city's development code that would require all new data centers within city limits to obtain specific-use permits, remove data centers as an allowable use in certain zoning districts, and require water and wastewater impact studies and closed-loop or free-air cooling systems for new data center projects. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to recommend these amendments to the council.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state's environmental agency to withhold permits for new data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of risks to the power grid. New data center projects must demonstrate they can cover electrical infrastructure costs, use no water needed by local communities, and result in lower household bills.
The Town of Pleasant View Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted not to approve two zoning ordinances on first reading that would have restricted data centers and adult-oriented businesses to C4 commercial zones. The ordinances were sent back to the town planner for further review before returning to the planning commission and board, with city officials noting that Pleasant View lacks the public utilities and high-powered infrastructure required to support data centers.
More than 27 citizen and environmental groups organized a rally opposing a data center project, held at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on October 6.
The Evansville City Council is considering a moratorium on data center projects. The article does not specify the date of the council meeting or vote.
A $7.5 billion data center campus has been planned for Frankfort, Indiana. The article does not specify construction timelines, permitting status, or other implementation details.
A data center is under construction in the Ahwatukee neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, and nearby residents have reported sleep disruption related to the project.
Virginia Governor Spanberger ordered the development of a regulatory framework for data centers and established an AI task force. The specific details of the framework and its implementation timeline were not provided in the article text available.
The Walker County Data Center Development Standards Study Committee held its third meeting to review a draft data center ordinance, debating parcel size minimums (10 acres versus smaller thresholds for micro-facilities), zoning restrictions, closed-loop cooling system requirements, water capacity limits, utility easement procedures, and performance bond requirements. Committee members agreed to consult legal counsel on zoning enforceability and plan a regional data center tour before finalizing recommendations by December 4 for subsequent Planning & Zoning Board hearings and Board of Commissioners vote in early 2027.
A report by Greenlink Analytics and Science for Georgia projects that Georgia data center growth will decelerate sharply after 2030, falling from 8-22% annual growth through 2030 to 1-7% annually thereafter. The report raises concerns that utilities may be overestimating power demand and could build infrastructure for demand that does not materialize, potentially leaving ratepayers responsible for stranded assets.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on new data center construction in Georgia after visiting a proposed project site in Effingham County, citing concerns about electricity costs, water demand, and pollution. Gov. Brian Kemp rejected a statewide moratorium, stating that local communities should retain decision-making authority over data center projects.
Industry leaders from utilities, hyperscalers, and data center developers discussed scaling power infrastructure to meet projected global data center demand exceeding 200 GW by 2030, driven by AI workloads requiring rack densities of 80-150 kW or higher. Discussions at the Data Center World Power conference in Dallas addressed hybrid power arrangements combining grid supply with on-site generation, demand response programs, and the need for long-term financial commitments to support gigawatt-scale data center projects.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into data center developments in Potter and Randall counties for failing to respond to the Texas Water Development Board's water-use survey, which is required under state law for entities using groundwater or surface water.
On September 21, 2026, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits for data-center projects pending completion of a comprehensive audit by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, expanding an earlier freeze on new grid connections. The action creates a statewide pause on new data-center construction until regulators assess cumulative impacts on electricity reliability and water resources, with ERCOT auditing power use, tax incentives, and water consumption while the Texas Water Development Board enforces water-use reporting requirements.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt data center permits while regulators complete an audit of power and water use, and directed the Texas Water Development Board to ensure data centers comply with state water-use reporting laws. Abbott also announced requirements that data centers provide their own power, add power to the grid, decrease electricity costs for residents, and protect communities' water supplies.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits pending completion of audits by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Water Development Board to assess impacts on grid reliability and water resources. The directive requires data center projects to cover electrical infrastructure costs, report utility usage, avoid using water needed by local communities, and meet other conditions before permits may be issued.
A commentary piece from Kentucky discusses considerations for communities evaluating data center projects, drawing on experiences from coal-dependent regions.
Loudoun County hosted an open house event related to a data center. The article does not specify the date of the event, the specific data center involved, or details about the purpose or content of the open house.
Digital Realty announced plans to develop a cable landing station at its LAX12 facility in Los Angeles, California.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into hundreds of data center developments across multiple Texas counties to determine whether they are complying with water-use reporting requirements mandated by the Texas Water Development Board. The investigation follows a September 14 directive from Governor Greg Abbott ordering the TWDB to compel major water users, including data centers, to comply with water-use reporting requirements and impose legal consequences for non-compliance.
Texas Governor Abbott ordered a halt to data center permits pending completion of audits on electrical grid and water resources impacts.
A statewide coalition called "We the People Texas" announced plans to release public records about data center water negotiations and call for a pause and review of water commitments to data center projects across Texas. The announcement followed Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to state agencies to gather information about data centers' effects on water use, power demand, and local communities, and his statement that new data center development requiring permits is halted pending that review.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt issuance of new data center permits pending completion of audits by state energy and water agencies. The order affects the Infrakey data center project planned near Ross in McLennan County in partnership with Lacy-Lakeview, which an Infrakey executive said would not face issues from the moratorium.
Residents and environmental advocates filed a second lawsuit against Effingham County's Industrial Development Authority regarding OpenAI's proposed $20 billion data center campus near Rincon, Georgia, alleging the authority failed to properly notify the public about meetings and provide meaningful opportunity for public participation in decisions about the project, which has received preliminary approvals and a 50 percent property-tax break for 15 years.
SpaceX announced a new compute capacity contract worth $13.3 billion annually, bringing its total annual compute revenue to $41.1 billion. The company operates data centers including Colossus 1 and 2 in Memphis, Tennessee, with additional facilities planned in Southaven and around Memphis.
Owen County approved a one-year moratorium on data centers. The moratorium prevents new data center projects from being permitted during the specified period.
Pima County is considering a moratorium on data center development. The article also addresses a separate Tucson initiative regarding neighborhood gentrification and residents' right to return.
Pima County indicated it will revisit its policies regarding non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with data center developers and its environmental review procedures for data center projects.
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger unveiled a framework for data center projects in Virginia. The article does not specify which counties are affected or provide details on specific projects, permitting actions, or environmental/community impacts.
Virginia implemented restrictions on data center operations in response to political opposition, though the specific nature of the restrictions and their scope are not detailed in the provided text.
Governor Spanberger signed an executive order establishing comprehensive data center accountability standards in Virginia. The article does not specify the county where this applies or the date the executive order was signed.
Georgia leads the United States in data center construction activity according to the article, though specific project details, dates, or counties are not stated in the provided text.
A commentary piece examines claims made by data center supporters in West Virginia, comparing their stated arguments against factual information.
A pro-data center advocacy group has been established in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, date of formation, or details about specific data center projects.
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on new data centers after visiting a proposed project site in Effingham County, citing concerns about electricity costs, water use, and pollution. Gov. Brian Kemp rejected the moratorium proposal, stating that local communities should retain decision-making authority over data center projects.
The Denton City Council held the first of two required public hearings on a proposed temporary moratorium on new data center development. All 20 residents who spoke at the hearing expressed support for the moratorium, citing concerns about strain on the city's electric transmission system, which city staff warned is already operating near capacity. The city is considering the pause while examining data center impacts, though existing data centers have generated over $3.5 million in taxes and nearly $9 million in electric return-on-investment and franchise fees for the city. A second hearing is scheduled for October 27, with potential final council consideration in early December.
Governor Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause data center permits in Texas. The specific effective date and scope of the pause were not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon is developing 44 GW of data center capacity across the United States, with 27 GW in 13 new states beyond its traditional markets in Virginia, Ohio, and Oregon. The company has contracted 25.6 GW of carbon-free electricity and is partnering with utilities to build 17.5 GW of new natural gas generation, including an 8 GW gas plant planned for West Texas.
Texas Governor Abbott announced a halt on new data center permits while the state reviews water and power use associated with data center operations.
Gallatin, Tennessee, which is home to a Meta data center campus, is considering implementing a new moratorium on data center development.
SpaceX made leadership changes at AI data centers following reliability failures at facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Gilbert, Arizona implemented or modified water usage rules applicable to data centers operating in the municipality. The specific details of what changes were made to the rules are not stated in the provided text excerpt.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a pause on new data center projects, citing concerns about the state's water and power resources.
No data center permit has been filed for the Burnette Road site in Greene County, North Carolina, which remains available for industrial use.
The article addresses data center development restrictions in western North Carolina, identifying locations where data center projects have been paused or banned, though specific counties and dates are not provided in the available text.
Virginia has implemented new transparency and energy rules targeting data centers in the state.
Data center projects valued at $68 billion have experienced disruptions across the United States, according to Bloomberg data. The article does not specify which states, counties, or individual projects are affected.
OpenAI is developing a data center in Effingham County, Georgia that will require significant electrical power, with potential implications for local electric utility rates and service.
Orange County is planning to implement a moratorium on AI data centers. The specific implementation date and details of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
Georgia Power provided additional details about a contract with OpenAI during a Public Service Commission meeting. The article does not specify the location of the proposed data center facility or infrastructure project.
An OpenAI data center project in Georgia was mentioned in a Georgia Public Broadcasting roundup segment, though specific details regarding the project's status, location, or nature were not provided in the available text.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted state permits for data centers pending a grid audit, cited as part of a broader wave of state-level actions affecting natural gas demand growth projections from producers and pipeline operators.
More than 500 localities across 39 states have passed bans, moratoriums, or other restrictions on data center construction since the start of 2025, blocking or delaying more than $228 billion in projects according to Data Center Watch, with 843 opposition groups active in 49 states. New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas have imposed restrictions on data center permitting, and 15 cities and counties in California proposed or adopted moratoriums in a single month this fall.
Texas Governor Abbott paused issuance of data center permits. The article does not specify which counties are affected or the date the pause was implemented.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the state's environmental regulator to issue no new air or water permits for data centers until ERCOT and the Texas Water Development Board provide information regarding current and future power and water use of data center facilities.
A $430 million data center project called Colovore Alliance is planned for Fort Worth at 14700 Heritage Parkway in the AllianceTexas development, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. Construction is scheduled to begin in December and continue for two years, with the facility comprising a 156,500-square-foot, one-story building containing four data center halls.
Representative Aftyn Behn announced plans to file legislation for the 2027 session that would prohibit Tennessee from issuing data center tax exemptions for three years to allow the Department of Revenue to track costs, disclose exempt facilities, and report on compliance. The proposal follows disclosure that the state has 25 data center exemptions but cannot identify the companies receiving them due to tax privacy laws.
In Memphis, Tennessee, xAI operates gas turbines without air permits to power a data center, releasing nitrogen oxides and formaldehyde. The NAACP sued xAI over the air pollution
Rep. Aftyn Behn announced plans to file legislation for the 2027 session that would impose a three-year freeze on state tax exemptions for data centers and require the Tennessee Department of Revenue to track costs, disclose exemption holders, and report on compliance. The proposal follows concerns about statewide data center proliferation and its impact on electricity demand and ratepayers.
DataOne held a meeting with utilities and company partners to discuss an AI factory project proposed for Frankfort, Indiana.
Proposed Arizona legislation concerning data centers did not receive a full vote in the state legislature. The bills did not advance to a final voting stage.
Data centers have become a political issue in Arizona midterm elections. The article discusses data center siting and policy as campaign topics in Arizona and other states.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sought a pause on data center development in the state, citing concerns about resource consumption and infrastructure impacts.
A Virginia official signed an order establishing stricter regulations for data center operations in the state. The specific provisions and effective date were not detailed in the article text provided.
U.S. Senate candidates Warner and Mizusawa expressed differing positions on how to address data center issues in Virginia during a Q&A forum, with both acknowledging data centers as a concern but proposing different policy approaches.
Virginia legislator Spanberger proposed legislation to ban by-right approval for data center projects in the state, requiring projects to go through conditional use or special exception processes instead.
Thor Equities submitted plans for a 150MW data center facility in Georgia. The specific county and submission date are not stated in the article title.
A film studio facility in southwest DeKalb County, Georgia is proposing to convert its operations to a data center and held a community meeting to present the plan to neighbors.
An "AI Data Center Revolt" bus visited Effingham County to protest what organizers characterized as lack of transparency in data center siting decisions in the county.
Governor Abbott implemented a moratorium on data center projects in Texas. The article discusses the moratorium as an opinion piece addressing its implications.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt permits for data center projects pending completion of a statewide audit by ERCOT of data centers in the interconnection process. The directive requires the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Water Development Board, and ERCOT to review and complete audits assessing data center impacts on electric infrastructure, grid security, residential ratepayers, and water resources before state agencies may issue regulatory approvals for data center development.
SpaceX is expanding its AI computing data center operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Elon Musk is currently residing in an Airstream trailer while supervising the data center buildout.
SpaceX is restructuring its AI infrastructure team following engineering issues at data center facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. According to reports, some data center sites operated without adequate power backup and cooling systems while expanding computing capacity, prompting SpaceX to reassign leadership and hire additional engineering staff to address reliability and infrastructure concerns.
The Wilson County Data Center Advisory Committee received a first draft zoning ordinance for data centers proposed to locate in Wilson County. The committee is scheduled to review the draft, make potential revisions, and submit it to the Planning Services Director before presentation to the county commission for a possible vote.
An opinion column argues that the Tennessee Valley region, served by the Tennessee Valley Authority, could attract major artificial intelligence data center investment due to its electricity generation capacity and infrastructure. The column discusses TVA's recent creation of a dedicated rate class for data centers and notes that growth of data centers has generated opposition in some communities over concerns about electricity costs and grid reliability.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission released a report examining electricity grid reliability as data center demand increases, finding that under scenarios with unrestrained data center growth, the regional grid serving Pennsylvania and a dozen other states could experience rolling blackouts more than 13 days per year and fall short of demand six times per decade on average by 2030, with the report concluding that no new data centers built after 2026 is the only scenario meeting reliability goals.
A union and developer reached an agreement regarding a Google data center project in Michigan City, Indiana, resolving a dispute between the parties.
A proposed JPG data center project in Jefferson County, Indiana is projected to generate approximately $60 million in annual tax revenue. The article does not specify the current stage of the project's approval or permitting process.
Google is considering a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. No additional details about the project status, timeline, or specifications are provided in the article text.
Residents in the Ahwatukee neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona are protesting a proposed large-scale AI data center planned for construction near their homes.
The article discusses data center expansion across Arizona and includes expert commentary on water concerns and technological developments related to data centers in the state.
Data center development has become a topic in Arizona political campaigns, with debate occurring over whether to proceed with data center projects in the state.
Virginia implemented stricter restrictions on data centers in response to political opposition, though the specific restrictions, locations affected, and implementation details are not provided in the article text supplied.
A report indicates that PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization serving parts of the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding regions, may face reliability challenges by 2030 if data center electricity demand continues to grow at its current rate.
Augusta held a final public forum to discuss data center rules as part of ongoing local regulatory deliberations on data center siting and operations.
The Georgia Public Service Commission held a meeting in Savannah to hear concerns related to data centers. The specific nature of the concerns and any regulatory outcomes were not detailed in the available text.
A community meeting has been scheduled in Jesup, Georgia to discuss potential impacts of a proposed data center project in the area.
Shadowbox Studios is appealing DeKalb County's June denial of its request to convert a 155-acre film studio property into a data center, claiming the county previously granted it written approval to build the facility. The county's Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to hear the appeal on September 9, 2026, amid a county moratorium on new data center applications that has been extended through March 2027, while community opponents and county officials dispute whether Shadowbox has a vested legal right to proceed with the project.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed AI data center near Taylor, Texas, after determining that the property was placed in trust for parkland in 1999 but was sold to a Delaware company in April 2025 for $10 million to develop Blueprint Projects Data Centers. Paxton stated he will seek court intervention to ensure the trust restriction is not disregarded.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into data center developments in Smith County and 16 other Texas counties for allegedly failing to comply with the Texas Water Development Board's water usage survey requirement. Paxton's office stated it is investigating hundreds of data centers statewide to ensure compliance with water usage reporting obligations.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into water use compliance by hundreds of data centers across Texas, with initial investigations identified in 18 counties. The investigation was announced as data center development has become a significant political issue in the state's competitive U.S. Senate race between Paxton and Democratic state Representative James Talarico.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state agencies to suspend issuance of new permits for data centers, including grid connection approvals and environmental permits, pending completion of a grid reliability audit by ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The suspension follows an August order halting new grid connection approvals, with pending connection requests exceeding 474 GW, approximately 90% of which is data center-related demand.
SpaceXAI operates temporary gas turbines at a power plant in Southaven, Mississippi to supply electricity to its Colossus 2 data center across the state line in Memphis, Tennessee. The NAACP sued in April arguing the turbine fleet constitutes an unpermitted power plant
The Indiana County Conservation District issued two PAG-02 stormwater general permits for a Homer City AI data center and power plant complex in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Pima County is seeking public feedback on new zoning related to data centers.
A $6 billion data center project called Rhodes Technology Park proposed for Colleton County is facing opposition from local residents.
A Virginia business owner has called for Virginia's existing data-center heat dissipation law to be applied as a condition in data-center permitting or siting decisions.
Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke, Virginia is being evaluated as a potential site for a data center development.
Senator Raphael Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on data center projects in Georgia.
Microsoft filed to develop a two-building campus outside Atlanta, Georgia. The specific details of the filing, including county location, filing date, and project specifications, are not provided in the available text.
Local and state leaders in Georgia are considering moratoriums on data center construction as Atlanta ranks among the top markets for data center construction activity.
Residents filed a lawsuit regarding the approval process for an OpenAI data center project in Georgia. The article does not specify the county or the date the lawsuit was filed.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia filed a lawsuit regarding a zoning change related to a data center project.
The Brown County Planning Commission (BCPC) recommended denial of a proposed data center project at Brown Farm in Georgia. The specific date of the recommendation and detailed reasons for the denial are not stated in the article text provided.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of data centers' impact on grid reliability and water resources. The order requires data center projects to cover electrical infrastructure costs, report utility usage, and meet other conditions before permitting can resume.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt issuance of new permits for data centers pending completion of audits by state utility and water agencies. The order affects the proposed Infrakey data center project in Lacy-Lakeview near Waco, which an Infrakey executive stated the company believes it can accommodate.
Texas ordered a halt to new data center permits while an audit is conducted. The specific counties affected and audit completion date were not stated in the article text provided.
DarkHorse Technologies announced strategic partnerships with Empirix Partners, Covectis, Perpetual Grid, and Barge Design Solutions to convert and develop data center assets in the Tennessee Valley Authority region for AI and high-performance computing. The company stated it is prioritizing smaller, distribution-connected sites in Tennessee and Kentucky.
A superload transport operation is underway to move equipment for a data center project associated with the Homer City power plant in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Companies involved in an Indiana data center project are using non-disclosure agreements to restrict disclosure of project details.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Pinal County rejected the Vermaland data center project. The article does not specify the date of the rejection decision.
A data center was fined $1.1 million for operating 62 power generators. The specific location, date of the violation, and regulatory details are not provided in the headline.
A new order in Virginia did not alter the state's data center tax exemption policy. The exemption remains in effect as previously established.
Microsoft stated it is preserving its ability to challenge a decision regarding data center transmission costs in Virginia. The specific details of the decision and timeline were not provided in the article text supplied.
A report documented that 111 data center facilities in Oregon consume approximately one-quarter of the state's electrical power.
Prince William County reduced the size of a "by right" overlay district for digital infrastructure projects by two-thirds, implementing new controls on data center development in the county.
Skanska was awarded an $84 million data center construction contract in Georgia. The article does not specify the project location, timeline, or other details about the data center project.
Article surveys state-level data center moratoriums and restrictions in effect as of 2026, covering multiple states' policies on data center siting and development.
Texas has paused the issuance of data center permits while conducting reviews of power and water resources.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive ordering the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits until state agency audits of data center operations are completed. This is Abbott's fourth directive on data center expansion issued within four months, following previous orders requiring audits of electrical infrastructure costs, water usage, and grid interconnection impacts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop processing data center permits pending completion of audits by ERCOT and the Texas Water Development Board on the projects' impact on the state's power grid and water resources. Abbott stated permits would not resume until data center developers pay for grid and water protection and complete the required audits.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause permits for data centers pending completion of an audit examining their electricity, water, and infrastructure usage. The Texas Attorney General is also investigating hundreds of Texas data centers over water-use reporting.
Montgomery County's Building and Codes Department proposed zoning regulation updates to establish specific rules for data center development, including restrictions on water use, electricity use, and noise, and requirements for resource planning. The proposed changes must be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission before implementation.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced a rate increase of 10% for all new and existing data center customers, effective October 1, 2026, along with an upfront fee requirement. The rate structure change was presented to the Huntsville City Council for amendment to city records and applies only to data center customers served by TVA.
The Gallatin City Council is expected to vote on a 12-month moratorium on new data centers. The Planning Commission recommended the moratorium, citing neighbor concerns about noise and utility impacts, and noted that Gallatin currently has no regulations or restrictions on data centers beyond zoning location requirements.
Dozens of residents gathered in Cleveland, Tennessee on a Sunday evening to protest Project River, an $11.3 billion proposed energy campus on 850 acres that could potentially include a data center. The protest was organized as a silent demonstration with signs and was attended by residents of various ages who expressed concerns about environmental impacts and effects on the Hiwassee River.
State Representative Justin J. Pearson of Tennessee spoke at a Climate Forward event in New York about opposition to data center projects, citing health effects from air pollution generated by gas turbines and diesel generators associated with data centers, and referencing an installation of natural gas turbines near Memphis.
A virtual webinar was held to discuss responsible data center development in southwest Indiana. The article does not specify the date of the webinar or identify a particular data center project.
Uniti Wholesale announced connectivity connections to data centers located in Texas and Arizona.
Texas halted the issuance of data center permits as part of an election year policy focused on artificial intelligence. The article does not specify which counties or specific facilities are affected by this permit halt.
A North Carolina judge ruled to exempt a data center developer from a one-year ban. The specific county, project name, and exact date of the ruling were not stated in the available text.
Natural gas is being developed as a primary fuel source to meet increased electrical demand in Wyoming driven by data center growth.
Greensboro city leaders held a discussion regarding data center policy. The specific outcomes or details of the policy discussion were not provided in the available article text.
The Loudoun County board voted to advance a pause on data center applications. The article does not specify the vote date or details of the pause's scope or duration.
Homeowners in West Virginia are expressing opposition to a data center facility being constructed adjacent to their properties.
Applied Digital announced a $3.2 billion AI data center project called Delta Forge 2 to be built in Alabama, with operations expected to begin by 2028.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $1.9 billion in funding for 31 grid upgrade projects designed to increase grid capacity and facilitate data center connections, with the projects expected to unlock 23 gigawatts of additional capacity.
New Era Energy's subsidiary TCDC PowerCo signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Vistra affiliate Luminant ET Services Company to supply 200-207 MW of electricity for Phase 1 of the Texas Critical Data Center project in Odessa, Texas, with power delivery expected in the third quarter of 2027. Vistra also received a 5% non-voting interest in the powered portion of the project and first refusal rights on future development.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits sought by data centers pending completion of an audit by the state's power grid operator and utility commission. The pause aims to ensure data center companies pay for required electricity and infrastructure upgrades, protect water resources, and prevent disruption to communities' quality of life.
Governor Abbott ordered penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report their water use. The specific counties affected and the date of the order were not stated in the article text provided.
DarkHorse Technologies announced it has engaged four strategic partners to support planning, procurement, utility coordination, and engineering for the conversion and development of its power and data center assets across Tennessee and Kentucky for AI and high-performance computing customers.
The Gallatin City Council voted to amend proposed moratoriums on both apartment and data center construction, reducing the duration from 12 months to 6 months. The council also approved language exempting telecommunications, broadband, network interconnection, and emergency communications infrastructure from the data center moratorium.
Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium on October 6, 2026. Democrat Justin Pearson supports the moratorium, citing concerns about air quality and water resource impacts, while Republican Brent Taylor opposes it, arguing the moratorium would disadvantage other industrial users and that existing regulations and monitoring are sufficient.
An analysis identified multiple U.S. states where data center projects have been subject to non-disclosure agreements, limiting public information about their siting and details.
Pima County implemented a pause on new data center developments. The specific details regarding duration, scope, and rationale for the pause are not provided in the article text supplied.
An analysis identified multiple states where data center projects were subject to non-disclosure agreements that limited public disclosure of project details during their development or permitting phases.
A Phoenix-based data center firm raised $1 billion in funding to repurpose older facilities. The funding announcement occurred amid construction-related opposition in the area.
A North Carolina judge issued an exemption for a data center developer from a 1-year ban, according to a Law360 report. The specific county, project name, developer identity, and date of the court decision are not stated in the article title.
A historic building in Charlotte, North Carolina was demolished to clear land for a data center project. The demolition was completed in one day.
Virginia enacted a new data center law with involvement from a Roanoke-area delegate. The article describes the law's provisions and limitations but does not specify a particular project, permitting decision, or siting action.
Woodway announced plans to construct a 22-mile natural gas pipeline to serve an undisclosed data center facility in the United States. The specific location, data center operator, and timeline for the project were not disclosed in the announcement.
Oracle issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl regarding Project Jupiter, a 2.5GW data center campus in New Mexico scheduled to come online in 2028, citing multiple project setbacks.
Savannah City Council approved a 155-day moratorium on large-scale data centers. The moratorium will temporarily halt the permitting and development of new large-scale data center projects in the city during this period.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia filed a lawsuit regarding a zoning change associated with a proposed $20 billion OpenAI data center project in the county.
A pediatric dentist raised questions about potential worker displacement related to an AI data center project in Georgia during a public comment period.
Dougherty County extended its data center moratorium for an additional 180 days. The specific date of this action is not stated in the article.
Sustainable Development Capital LLC filed a lawsuit against Bradley County challenging data center regulations adopted in April 2026 that require a 3,000-foot setback from schools, homes, and churches. The company proposes a data center campus on 306 acres behind Walker Valley High School with structures approximately 1,700 feet from the school, which would violate the setback requirement.
The family of a worker who died at a SpaceXAI data center in Tennessee filed a lawsuit seeking $30 million in damages.
Two candidates for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District have differing positions on a data center moratorium under consideration by the Memphis City Council. Democrat Justin Pearson supports the moratorium, citing concerns about air quality and water resources, while Republican Brent Taylor opposes it, stating that xAI's Colossus facility has not caused major pollution issues and that a moratorium would unfairly advantage existing operators.
A Democratic-aligned PAC released an independent campaign advertisement criticizing Republican state Sen. Brent Taylor for passing Senate Bill 2128, which allows data centers to self-power using gas turbines or independent power producers, and for accepting campaign contributions from AI and data center companies. The ad, running in the 9th Congressional District spanning Shelby and Williamson counties, cited a poll showing 68% of District 9 voters oppose data centers, and noted that local governments across Tennessee are implementing moratoriums on data center projects.
Candidates for Vigo County Council and County Commissioner positions declined to sign nondisclosure agreements related to a data center project. The candidates' refusal to sign such agreements was reported by the Terre Haute Tribune-Star.
Companies are using non-disclosure agreements to restrict public access to details about data center projects in Indiana.
An Indianapolis data center project received approval for $240 million in tax breaks from a commission. The specific approval date and additional project details are not provided in the article text supplied.
An updated map tracks data center projects in Pennsylvania, showing that community opposition has not prevented projects from proceeding, though the pace of opposition activity appears to be diminishing.
A city in the Metro Phoenix area adopted new or revised regulations governing data center development. The specific provisions of the rule changes and their effective date were not stated in the available text.
The article discusses data center expansion across Arizona and includes expert perspectives on water consumption and technological developments related to data centers in the state.
A judge ruled to allow a data center project in Chatham County, North Carolina to proceed despite a local moratorium on such projects.
Representative Spanberger announced new data center rules and an AI task force for Virginia, according to the Falls Church News-Press Online. The specific details of the rules and task force scope were not provided in the available text.
An opinion piece argues that West Virginia should eliminate tax incentives for data center projects. The article discusses tax abatement policies applied to data centers in the state.
Some residents in Northern Virginia are relocating due to concerns about data center development in the region. The article documents residential migration patterns attributed to data center siting concerns in Northern Virginia.
A Georgia county advanced toward an agreement with Google regarding a data center project, with county officials stating the deal could reduce property taxes.
GeoVista Credit Union experienced an outage connected to a nationwide data center failure, with the possibility that other local institutions were also affected by the same data center issue.
Following approval of a large data center project in Georgia, a state official pushed for a state moratorium on data center development.
Texas Governor Abbott implemented a pause on state data center permitting that is set to remain in effect until December. The specific counties affected and the exact date of the pause announcement are not stated in the article text provided.
Anthropic and OpenAI are seeking smaller AI data center capacity deals in the range of 20-30 MW across multiple regions including the U.K., Nordic countries, and the U.S., as both companies continue to expand their compute infrastructure portfolio beyond their existing large-scale deployments in West Virginia, Georgia, and Ohio.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven bills imposing new requirements on data center operators regarding power grid upgrades, wildfire mitigation costs, disclosure of power and water demand, and on-site clean energy resources. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive halting new data center permits while the state conducts a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking grid connections.
Residents of Joppa, Texas reported that they were not notified about data center construction in their community.
Industry participants at Data Center World Power 2026 in North Texas discussed challenges in meeting electricity demand for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure. ERCOT projects peak electricity demand in Texas could reach nearly 368,000 megawatts by 2032, and companies are exploring on-site power generation, batteries, and microgrids to help manage demand and reduce pressure on the electric grid.
Wilson County's data center committee passed a resolution on September 15, 2026, establishing zoning ordinance details for data centers, including specifications for berm height and vegetation, noise and vibration limits (40 dBA and 60 dBC), utility capacity requirements, and facility response timelines for complaints. The resolution will next proceed to the county's planning and zoning committee in October, with final approval by the county commission potentially following, though a current six-month moratorium on data center development expires December 22, 2026.
The Tennessee Valley Authority's board approved a 10 percent increase in electricity rates for data centers, effective October 1, 2026, phased in over three fiscal years. The rate increase applies to data center facilities across TVA's service territory in North Alabama and six other states, including Google's facility in Jackson County near Bridgeport and Meta's facility in Huntsville.
A Democratic-aligned PAC released an independent campaign advertisement criticizing Republican state Senator Brent Taylor for passing Senate Bill 2128, which allows data centers to produce power using gas-powered turbines or purchase power from independent power producers outside utility regulation. The legislation requires data center owners to cover infrastructure upgrade costs if purchasing from utilities, with protections against rate increases for other ratepayers. A September poll cited in the ad showed 68% of District 9 voters oppose data centers and 32% support them, and local governments across Tennessee are implementing data center moratoriums.
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis clarified that no AI data center project has been formally submitted to the county for approval, and that the county commission is considering new zoning rules to establish restrictions and standards for potential future data center projects, a process that has been discussed in public meetings since September 2025.
The Michigan City council meeting addressed a delay in implementing a data center moratorium, with council members expressing frustration over the postponement of the moratorium decision.
A power outage in Indiana prompted concerns about data center operations and power infrastructure resilience in the state.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
An Arizona county report identified potential human-health effects associated with large data centers. The specific county, date of the report, and detailed findings were not stated in the article text provided.
An Arizona tribe declined to permit data center development on its reservation land. The article does not specify the tribe's name, the county location, or the date of the decision.
Glendale advanced a data center project to the next phase of its annexation process. The specific details of the project and timeline were not provided in the article text available.
North Carolina has undertaken statewide initiatives to restrict data center construction in response to opposition to such projects.
Guilford County commissioners voted to initiate proceedings toward a data center moratorium. The article does not specify the vote date or details of the proposed moratorium.
Columbus County is considering implementing a moratorium on data center development in the county.
Governor Spanberger proposed regulatory measures to address Virginia's data center growth without implementing a moratorium on new data center projects.
A rally is scheduled to begin in Alexandria in March to advocate for a Virginia data center moratorium.
PJM, the regional transmission organization serving multiple states including Virginia, has established rules governing data center interconnection and operation. The article discusses regulatory frameworks affecting data centers across PJM's service territory.
Meta entered into a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy for 144 megawatts of solar capacity in Texas, marking the seventh such agreement between the two companies.
California's governor signed a seven-bill package addressing data center energy and water use, including measures to shield ratepayers from costs associated with data center buildout.
Analysis examines how data centers' renewable energy procurement strategies affect their exposure to electricity price volatility, finding that portfolios optimized for cost may not provide the best protection against market price shocks.
The Lowndes County commission voted to approve a temporary moratorium on data center development in the county.
Senator Warnock made a public address regarding a data center project in Effingham County, Georgia. No additional details about the project's status, outcomes, or specific nature are provided in the article text supplied.
A community meeting has been scheduled in Jesup, Georgia to discuss potential impacts of a data center project. The specific date of the meeting and details about the proposed data center were not provided in the article text.
Multiple U.S. jurisdictions are implementing or considering measures to regulate data center development and speculation, including moratoriums, zoning restrictions, and permitting requirements, as communities address concerns about land use, resource consumption, and speculative acquisition of properties for data center projects.
Industry participants at Data Center World Power 2026 in North Texas discussed electricity supply challenges for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure. ERCOT projects peak electricity demand in Texas could reach nearly 368,000 megawatts by 2032, and industry representatives described the pace of load growth as unprecedented, with discussions focused on on-site power generation, batteries, and microgrids as potential solutions to meet demand while reducing grid pressure.
Multiple data center projects in Texas, including Google's Project Matador in the Panhandle, Project Pacifico in Pecos County, Project Meta in El Paso, and Project Roman in Hereford, are converting farmland for development. Farmers and ranchers report impacts including loss of agricultural land, congestion from construction traffic, and concerns about water depletion from the Ogallala Aquifer as data centers compete with agriculture for resources.
Developers filed a lawsuit against Bradley County regarding data center regulations on land located behind Walker Valley High School. The article does not specify the date of the lawsuit filing or its current status.
DarkHorse Technologies announced strategic relationships with four firms to support conversion and development of its data center assets in the Tennessee Valley Authority region for AI and high-performance computing use. The initial work involves defining site improvements, costs, and schedules for Tennessee and Kentucky locations, with conversion timing dependent on site engineering, power arrangements, permits, equipment availability, customer agreements, and financing.
The mayor of South Bend, Indiana issued a ban on nondisclosure agreements for data center projects, making terms and conditions of data center deals subject to public disclosure rather than confidential agreements.
Indiana officials approved a permit that allows Google to fill wetlands as part of a data center project in Fort Wayne, Allen County.
Pinal County rejected the Vermaland data center project. The specific date of the county's decision is not stated in the article text provided.
Durham County adopted a nine-month pause on data center development. The moratorium was enacted to allow time for the county to develop regulations governing data center siting and operations.
Durham County leaders are considering a data center moratorium that would include exemptions for smaller data center facilities.
Virginia enacted tighter restrictions on data center siting and operations in response to political opposition, though the specific restrictions and their effective date are not detailed in the article text provided.
The Spotsylvania Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a 555-acre data center campus project in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
The Wood Haven project in Roanoke County, Virginia has been confirmed as a potential data center and will use water from Spring Hollow.
Texas Governor Abbott halted new data center permits in the state pending completion of an audit by ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas), which the organization stated would be completed by December.
Zeo Energy and Ewyze announced a partnership to provide off-grid power solutions for data centers in the United States. The article mentions the companies are also considering international expansion.
A land deal in Haralson County, Georgia has generated debate regarding a data center project, though specific details about the project status, permitting stage, or outcome are not provided in the available text.
Georgia officials are seeking to establish data center regulations as an OpenAI project advances in Effingham County. The article indicates regulatory development efforts are underway in response to the project's progression.
Georgia Power agreed to new protections related to data center costs. The specific terms and implementation details of the agreement were not detailed in the article text provided.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop issuing environmental permits for data center projects until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Texas Water Development Board complete audits of the industry's grid and water use. The directive also requires data centers to cover electrical infrastructure costs, report usage data, and comply with setback requirements.
Governor Abbott issued an order to pause issuance of data center permits in Texas pending completion of audits regarding power and water capacity and availability.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to enforce water-use reporting requirements for major water users including data centers, with the Calendar Year 2025 survey due March 1, 2026. The directive includes coordination with ERCOT to gather data center water consumption information and authorization to pursue legal consequences for non-compliance.
An article discussing employment and labor demand created by data center construction across Texas, noting that electrical work accounts for approximately 50% of data center construction budgets and that facilities such as Skybox in Hutto have employed hundreds of electricians. The article also notes that Governor Greg Abbott has called for a pause on new data center approvals.
Residents living near xAI's data center campus near Memphis, Tennessee have filed a lawsuit challenging noise pollution from approximately 60 gas turbines that operate continuously. The company stated in July that it would replace the turbines with quieter permanent ones within one year, and announced plans for potential expansion to ten times current capacity.
Woodford County passed an ordinance on Tuesday permanently banning data center construction, large battery storage systems, and landfills within the county, making it the first county in Kentucky to enact such a permanent ban. The county judge-executive cited preservation of agricultural land and horse farms as reasons for the ban, noting universal opposition from local residents and no specific data center proposals currently under consideration.
DataOne held an open house event in Frankfort, Indiana to present information about its data center plans to the community.
Article discusses differing state-level policy approaches to managing utility costs and power infrastructure as data center and AI computing demand increases across the United States, comparing strategies employed by different states to address the power demands of the industry.
The Kokomo city council advanced a data center ordinance. Members of the public expressed opposition to the ordinance during the council proceeding.
A faith-based group in St. Joseph County, Indiana is calling for accountability regarding data centers operating or proposed in the county.
The National Technical Institute launched a data center technician training program in Phoenix, Arizona. The program aims to prepare workers for employment in data center operations.
An AI firm purchased a Phoenix warehouse for $22.7 million after resolving a local zoning issue that had presented an obstacle to the transaction.
A rezoning proposal for a data center in Pinal County, Arizona was defeated. The article does not provide additional details about the vote, timeline, or specific location within the county.
Thor Equities announced plans for a $1 billion data center project in North Georgia.
The article tracks data center moratoriums in effect across Eastern North Carolina counties and municipalities, documenting which jurisdictions have implemented restrictions on data center development.
A $60 million data center expansion is planned outside Charlotte, North Carolina. The article notes that moratoriums on data center development are being implemented in some areas.
Cary adopted a moratorium on data center development, described as the longest pause on data centers in the Triangle region. The decision followed a public hearing.
An Oregon Public Broadcasting report examines and quantifies the data center industry in Oregon, including its scale, distribution, and characteristics within the state.
Kairos Power selected Samsung C&T to assist in constructing a 50MW small modular reactor for Google in Tennessee, with completion targeted for 2030.
New Era entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement with a Vistra subsidiary to supply 250MW of power to a data center in Ector County, Texas, with power sourced from an adjacent natural gas plant in Odessa.
Google entered into a partnership with a Southern Company unit in Georgia to supply power for a data center. The specific location, capacity, timeline, and other details of the arrangement are not stated in the article text provided.
Georgia Power has stated that a $20 billion OpenAI data center project will provide economic benefits to small businesses in Georgia.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits for data center projects pending completion of audits by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Texas Water Development Board regarding impacts on grid reliability and water resources.
SB Energy is converting a former 3M facility in Northwest Austin into the Cosmos Technology Campus, a 1 million square-foot facility designed to house up to 50 megawatts of data center and IT capacity. The project obtained all necessary building permits before SB Energy acquired the property in March 2026, and construction has begun, though the facility's classification as a data center rather than research and development has created confusion among city council members, residents, and local officials regarding applicable regulations and resource impacts.
The Texas Public Utility Commission adopted modified rules governing how data centers interconnect with the electrical grid. The specific provisions of the rule change are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Google has requested 228 additional emergency generators for its data center campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, indicating an expansion of backup power infrastructure at the facility.
South Carolina Public Radio reported on measures to protect consumer utility rates from pressure related to data center operations and power demand.
Spartanburg County Council passed a data center moratorium with several amendments. The specific details of the amendments and the vote date were not provided in the article text available.
An "AI Data Center Revolt Tour" made a stop in Spartanburg, South Carolina to address concerns related to AI data centers in the area.
A city in North Carolina is considering extending a data center moratorium while a task force develops regulations for data center projects in the area.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce plans to conduct a campaign to communicate the benefits of data centers to stakeholders.
Families in Georgia filed a lawsuit against Meta alleging that its data center contaminated their water supply.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of risks to the grid and water resources. The governor stated that data center projects must cover all electricity infrastructure costs and must not use water needed by local communities.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into a proposed 135,000-square-foot AI data center development in Taylor, Texas, after discovering that the property was conveyed in 1999 with a deed restriction requiring its use as public parkland. The property was transferred multiple times before being sold in April 2025 by the Taylor Economic Development Corporation to NCP Travis TPP Project, LLC for $10 million to develop Blueprint Data Centers, and Paxton stated he may seek court intervention if deed restrictions were disregarded.
Residents of Jacinto City, Texas are opposing a proposed AI data center planned for a former Budweiser facility in their community.
Texas lacks the ability to independently verify and count the number of jobs created by data center operations in the state, according to reporting by the Dallas News.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approval of data center connections to the Texas grid pending an audit, and state legislators called for rejection or delay of proposed transmission line projects in West Texas. ERCOT paused implementation of new interconnection study rules in response, creating uncertainty for data centers and other industries seeking grid connections.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) stated that a rate increase for data centers would protect its 10 million customers from rising costs. The article does not specify which county or state is affected, nor does it provide a specific date for the event.
Wright Brothers Construction announced Project River, an 850-acre proposed industrial campus in Bradley County, Tennessee that would include an on-site power plant and potentially a data center. The developers submitted the property for annexation into Cleveland and rezoning, proposing to generate 1,500 megawatts of power on-site through biomass and natural gas plants, with plans to use recovered water from timber processing for cooling rather than municipal water sources.
The House voted 417-3 to pass legislation requiring states to consider whether data centers using large amounts of electricity should pay the full cost of that generation and related infrastructure upgrades. Senate action remains uncertain, with disagreement between lawmakers favoring ratepayer protections and those supporting stronger restrictions or bans on data center development, while President Trump has expressed support for data centers and opposition to restrictions.
Google submitted a new air permit application for additional generators at its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Google filed a request for 228 additional emergency generators for its data center campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as part of an expansion of the facility's backup power infrastructure.
Zionsville officials passed a pause on data center development and expressed opposition to a wastewater plan associated with LEAP, a data center project in the area.
Construction workers at a data center in Sullivan County, Indiana damaged four tornado sirens during construction activities, temporarily disabling outdoor storm warning systems for county residents during severe weather season.
Residents provided public comment on a proposed Google data center project in Indiana that would involve construction on protected wetlands.
Experts stated that data centers are not responsible for Arizona's water shortage. The article addresses claims about data center water consumption in relation to Arizona's broader water supply challenges.
North Carolina regulators voted to block a proposed Duke Energy gas plant that was planned to support an Amazon data center project, citing concerns related to ratepayer costs.
The article documents the locations and number of backup generators at data centers throughout Virginia, mapping their distribution across the state.
Generac entered into an $8 billion agreement with Amazon to supply backup generators, with $2.4 billion in initial deliveries scheduled over the next two years. The deal supports Amazon's data center infrastructure expansion.
Kodiak Gas Services will deploy 40 natural gas-fueled reciprocating generation units to supply 76MW of behind-the-meter power generation to a data center in West Texas.
Texas Governor Abbott issued an order establishing penalties for data centers that do not report their water use.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt permits for data center projects until the state completes audits examining their demands on the electric grid and water resources. The directive requires data centers to cover their own infrastructure costs, disclose consumption data, and meet other conditions before permits can be issued.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all data center permits until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes an audit of data centers to assess impacts on grid reliability and natural resources. The governor's office stated that data center projects must cover their own electrical infrastructure costs, not use water needed by local communities, report usage data, and complete required audits before permits can be issued.
Between April and June, 45 data center projects valued at $68 billion were blocked or delayed due to local opposition across the United States, with Data Center Watch tracking 843 opposition groups across 49 states. In Tennessee, a petition against a single data center project collected more than 500,000 signatures on Change.org.
Multiple cities along the Mississippi River are working to establish standardized procedures for reviewing data center projects. The article does not specify which states, counties, or cities are involved, nor does it provide details about specific projects or review standards being developed.
A New York-based developer, SDCL, sued Bradley County over data center regulations adopted in April 2026 that require a 3,000-foot setback from residential areas, schools, and churches. SDCL purchased 306 acres in Hiwassee Industrial Park for Project Midspan in 2024 and argues the county's regulatory process did not follow Tennessee law and that the setback requirement makes development impractical.
Gibson County postponed a vote on a data center ordinance following an extended public hearing. The county commission tabled the ordinance rather than voting to approve or reject it at that time.
A construction worker died in a pickup truck crash at a Meta data center construction site in Lebanon, Indiana. The article does not specify the date of the incident.
Google is considering a new data center project in Lea County, New Mexico. No additional details about project status, timeline, or specifications are provided in the article text.
Arizona Attorney General Mayes called for a statewide pause on new data center construction in Arizona.
A $60 million data center expansion is planned outside Charlotte, North Carolina, amid growing moratoriums on data center development in the region.
Loudoun County has implemented a pause on data center projects. The article discusses potential long-term financial implications for county residents related to this pause.
Grid operator PJM has proposed a requirement that data centers provide their own power supply rather than drawing from the regional grid. The proposal affects data center operations in Virginia.
A battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot project backed by Google and undertaken by Quintrace, esVolta, and LevelTen Energy is being conducted in Texas to demonstrate how battery storage can improve hourly carbon-free energy matching capabilities for data centers.
GlobalFoundries and Marvell signed a multi-year development agreement for optical technologies, with plans to increase silicon germanium capacity at GlobalFoundries' Burlington, Vermont facility.
Utility officials approved an agreement between Georgia Power and OpenAI regarding a data center project in Georgia.
An AI advocacy group is launching an initiative to promote data center development in battleground states, though the article text was not provided for extraction of specific locations, dates, or project details.
A proposed data center in Georgia may consume more electricity than any other single facility currently operating in the state.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on data center projects in Georgia. The specific details regarding the scope, duration, and legislative status of the proposed moratorium are not provided in the article text supplied.
Georgia Power received clearance to provide utility service to an OpenAI artificial intelligence data center facility located in Effingham County, Georgia.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is ranked among the top data center hubs in the United States, with additional data center projects planned for the area.
Governor Greg Abbott stated that he is enforcing a moratorium on new data centers in Texas and expects operators to protect local water and power supplies and communities if they wish to conduct business in the state.
An AI data center builder announced it will establish its first Texas office in Uptown Dallas's tallest tower. The announcement represents the company's expansion into the Texas market.
A Cushman & Wakefield report ranked Dallas as the No. 1 global data center location, surpassing Virginia which had held the ranking for over 25 years. Texas Governor Greg Abbott requested audits of data centers seeking to connect to the Texas grid in August, citing concerns about grid capacity and neighborhood impacts, resulting in a temporary pause on new data center connections.
Texas is expanding cyber defense capabilities in response to risks associated with data center growth in the state. The article discusses the relationship between expanding data center infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns.
Neighbors in northwest Austin are seeking clarification about Project Cosmos, an undisclosed development project that may involve a data center or research and development campus. The community is attempting to determine the nature and details of the proposed project.
Colovore, a California-based AI data center developer, will construct a 192,694-square-foot data center with 40 megawatts capacity at 2401 Innovation Blvd in Hutto, Texas, with construction scheduled to begin December 1, 2026 and conclude December 1, 2028.
A data center project in the Irvington neighborhood has generated health concerns among the school community, with potential effects on student enrollment. The article discusses community concerns regarding the facility's proximity to schools in the area.
An article discussing community perspectives on data center development in Arizona, examining both concerns about neighborhood impacts and arguments about economic benefits, without reporting a specific dated event or project decision.
A state commission ruled in favor of a data center in Spartanburg, South Carolina in a legal challenge. The specific nature of the challenge and the commission's reasoning are not detailed in the provided text.
A judge ruled that a data center project in Chatham County, North Carolina may proceed despite a local moratorium on such facilities. The ruling allowed the project to move forward against the moratorium restriction.
Cary, North Carolina adopted a moratorium on data center development, described as the longest pause on such projects in the region. The specific duration and effective date of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
A homeowner's yard experienced flooding near an Nscale data center site. The article does not specify the county, state, or date of the flooding event.
Virginia Representative Spanberger introduced new data center rules that critics contend are insufficient in addressing their concerns regarding data center siting or operations.
Article discusses the infrastructure and operational impacts of data center projects, including their effects on power consumption, water usage, and noise generation, without reference to a specific named project or location.
A $17 billion data center cluster project called Project Sail has been proposed in Coweta County, Georgia. The article does not provide details on the project's current status, timeline, or specific characteristics beyond the investment amount and location.
The Georgia Public Service Commission held a meeting in Savannah where residents and officials expressed concerns about data center projects in the area.
An OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia has advanced past a regulatory or permitting stage. The article does not specify the date of the approval or which specific hurdle was cleared.
Progressive and conservative political figures have expressed opposition to data center construction for artificial intelligence, with some proposing moratoriums or restrictions. Republican candidates in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas have taken positions calling for limits or bans on new data center projects, creating a divide with President Trump, who has expressed support for the industry.
The House passed a bill addressing data center electricity costs. The article does not specify which state or county is affected, or provide a specific date for the vote.
Residents of Jim Hogg County, Texas have raised concerns regarding a proposed large-scale data center project in the county.
Multiple Texas municipalities have enacted or proposed data center regulations including moratoriums, bans, zoning restrictions, and permitting requirements in response to concerns about water usage, energy consumption, and other impacts. Actions span North Texas (Hill, Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, Henderson, Kaufman counties), Central Texas (Hays, Caldwell, Kerr, Williamson, Travis counties), West Texas (Tom Green, El Paso counties), Southeast Texas (Brazoria, Fort Bend, Milam, Montgomery counties), and South Texas (Nueces, Webb, Cameron, Bexar counties).
Texas counties lack zoning authority over data centers, according to reporting on state regulatory authority over data center siting and land-use control.
Data center projects totaling $1.2 billion have been filed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in recent weeks.
The Wright family requested that Cleveland officials temporarily delay action on Project River, an 850-acre, $11.3 billion data center and industrial campus proposed for Charleston in Bradley County, Tennessee, so they can engage third-party technical experts to review the project and address community concerns raised during public engagement.
Chaz Molder, Democratic candidate for Tennessee's Congressional District 5, announced his support for a temporary data center moratorium in Memphis and Columbia, Tennessee, citing concerns about impacts on utility bills, air quality, infrastructure, and community input. Molder also expressed support for the Tennessee Valley Authority's decision to raise rates on data centers.
The Wright family requested that the city of Cleveland temporarily delay action on Project River, an 850-acre, $11.3 billion data center and industrial campus proposed for Charleston, Tennessee, pending a third-party technical review. The family stated the delay was requested to address community concerns raised during public engagement, after hundreds of residents attended community meetings, mostly in opposition to the project.
Illinois is experiencing reduced data center development activity compared to competing states, with local opposition cited as a contributing factor to the state's declining position in the data center industry.
Michigan City is considering implementing a moratorium on new data center projects while details of the policy are being finalized.
North Carolina's attorney general urged the state Utilities Commission to establish new energy rate structures for data centers operating in the state.
A power utility established a special rate structure for data centers, with Alabama identified as one of the states where this rate applies.
Greensboro City Council held a discussion regarding a data center project and its potential impact on local water resources.
North Carolina is considering multiple proposals for establishing a new utility rate class for data centers, but no clear path forward has been determined among the proposals.
North Carolina regulators denied Duke Energy's proposal for a $584 million gas turbine project proposed near an Amazon data center location in the state.
The House advanced legislation aimed at controlling utility costs for AI data centers. The article does not specify which state or county is affected, or provide a specific date for when the House action occurred.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as part of a strategy to generate revenue that could support eliminating the state income tax.
Amazon altered its plans regarding water use for a data center campus project in King George County, Virginia. The article does not specify the nature of the change or dates of the decision.
Google has finalized an agreement with officials regarding a $17 billion data center project in Columbia County, Georgia, advancing the project forward.
Utility officials approved an agreement between Georgia Power and OpenAI regarding a data center project in Georgia.
An investigative report examines the power requirements of data center projects in Texas, including Amazon Web Services' Project Eagle in Wharton County (expected to require over 75 megawatts at peak demand) and the G-W Ranch project in Pecos County (which includes 35 natural gas turbines capable of generating 7.65 gigawatts). The article discusses how data centers may source electricity either from existing grid infrastructure or through dedicated power generation facilities, and notes that natural gas generation currently supplies approximately 44% of power on the Texas grid.
El Paso city staff presented a proposed framework for a community agreement tied to Meta's planned data center investment, including potential workforce development, water conservation, energy efficiency, and neighborhood support projects. Meta has agreed to conduct eight community meetings across City Council districts this fall to gather public feedback about the El Paso data center project.
A former 3M campus in Austin, Texas is being transformed into a data center as part of a $1 billion project.
The article reports that opposition to data center construction for artificial intelligence has created political alignment across the ideological spectrum, with progressive lawmakers including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez proposing moratorium legislation, while Republican candidates in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas have adopted positions ranging from one-year bans to restrictions on new projects, diverging from President Trump's support for the industry.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas released a survey with over 250 questions that more than 400 data center projects must complete as part of an audit ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. The survey covers facility information, power self-sufficiency, water sources and consumption, cooling technologies, community impact, and ownership, with responses due by October 12, 2024.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a plan addressing data center development in response to voter concerns within the Republican party. The specific details of the plan and affected counties are not stated in the provided text excerpt.
BorderReport published an interactive map tracking over 600 data center projects across Texas that are either operating or planned.
Data center projects valued at $1.2 billion are planned to begin construction in Central Texas during the current year.
Governor Greg Abbott implemented a pause on approving new data center permits in Texas pending a comprehensive audit by state regulators, establishing guidelines requiring data centers to avoid taking water needed by local communities, avoid taking power needed for the electric grid, lower electricity costs, and not disturb local residents. Democrats, including State Representative Gina Hinojosa, have called for Abbott to convene a special legislative session to establish formal regulations, citing community concerns about water, electricity prices, health, and safety.
A severe storm on Saturday evening caused widespread power outages affecting over 140,000 customers in Memphis, with restoration taking several days for many residents, while a nearby SpaceXAI data center operated continuously due to its independent power infrastructure including on-site gas turbines and battery storage. The Memphis City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on new data centers to evaluate their impact on local resources and community equity.
Memphis residents experienced power outages while a SpaceX data center maintained power during the same period. The article addresses differential power availability between residential areas and a data center facility in the Memphis area.
An updated map tracks data center projects in Pennsylvania, noting that community opposition has not prevented projects from proceeding, though opposition activity has moderated over time.
A presentation in Rockville, Indiana examined the impact of data center development on rural Indiana communities, addressing effects of the regional data center boom on local areas.
Arizona approved new rate guardrails affecting utility billing for residential customers relative to large commercial users including data centers. The measure addresses how utility costs are allocated between residential and large industrial/commercial customers.
An AI firm purchased a Phoenix warehouse for $22.7 million after resolving a local zoning issue that had previously restricted the property's use.
A Metro Phoenix city is revising its data center regulations, which have been in place for 20 years. The specific details of the rule changes and the city's name are not provided in the excerpt supplied.
A lawsuit was filed against the city of Wilmington concerning an emergency rezoning decision related to a data center project.
A North Carolina judge granted an exemption to a data center developer from a 1-year ban, according to court proceedings reported by Law360. The specific county, project details, and date of the ruling are not stated in the article headline provided.
North Carolina official Jackson is seeking to establish a separate rate class with Duke Energy specifically for data centers, which would affect how data center facilities are charged for electricity service in the state.
A Virginia congressman proposed a national data center plan that would require data centers to pay for their own energy use rather than receiving subsidies or cost allocations to other ratepayers.
Virginia implemented restrictions on data centers in response to political opposition. The specific details of the restrictions and their scope are not provided in the article text supplied.
A Virginia official announced a data center framework and AI task force, though specific details about siting, permitting, or infrastructure impacts are not provided in the article text supplied.
A developer withdrew a proposed data center project planned for a former Star Tribune printing plant in the North Loop area of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Georgia state regulators approved a Georgia Power contract with OpenAI for a major data center project, with regulators emphasizing commitments to protect ratepayers.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock called for a state moratorium on data center construction in Georgia following Georgia Power's agreement with OpenAI to build a large data center in Effingham County. Warnock cited lack of transparency in the project approval process, while supporters emphasized the economic benefits and job opportunities for rural Georgia.
ERCOT's Large Load Working Group met in Austin to discuss how to connect large electricity users, including data centers and AI facilities, to the grid while managing peak demand and emergencies. The discussion follows months of conversations between ERCOT and lawmakers regarding whether new data centers will strain the grid and whether companies should contribute to power and transmission upgrades.
Texas halted new data center grid connections in response to what officials characterized as unmet demand projections from data center operators. The state took this action affecting data center connectivity to the electrical grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a state audit on August 3, 2026, that has effectively paused approvals for new grid connections for data centers. Abbott is calling for expansive new regulations on data centers, repeal of tax incentives for their construction, and restrictions on development in rural communities. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton unveiled a plan to restrict data centers' negative impacts, while an August 2026 poll found only 30% of Texas respondents would support a data center in their community.
Progressive and conservative political figures have expressed opposition to data center construction for artificial intelligence, with some proposing moratoriums or restrictions. Republican candidates in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas have adopted positions calling for data center project bans or stricter regulations, diverging from President Trump's support for the industry.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a pause on approvals for new large data center projects connecting to the ERCOT grid pending completion of an audit. ERCOT released a 250-question community impact survey that more than 400 data center projects must complete by October 12, covering facility information, power self-sufficiency, water sources and consumption, cooling technologies, community impact, ownership, and financial assistance.
Residents of Hood County, Texas have protested a crypto mining data center operating near their homes for more than two years, citing noise and other impacts. The data center issue has become a political factor in Texas gubernatorial and Senate races, with some conservative voters shifting their support or abstaining from voting, while Gov. Abbott announced a pause on new data center approvals and established guidelines for existing facilities.
A company announced the launch of a $4 billion first phase of a data center project near Harlingen, Texas in Cameron County.
An opinion piece advocates for implementing a moratorium on new data center development in Tennessee, addressing concerns about the data center industry's expansion in the state.
A planning commission in Southern Indiana voted against implementing a moratorium on data center development in the region.
Indiana Department of Environmental Management approved Google's request to fill wetlands as part of a data center expansion project in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
An opinion piece argues for ending tax incentives provided to data centers in Indiana, addressing the state's tax abatement or incentive policies for the data center industry.
A worker died at a Meta data center facility in Indiana. The article does not provide additional details about the circumstances or date of the incident.
An article discussing how a potential Biggs-Kerr administration would approach data center policy and regulation in Arizona, featuring an explanation of Sine Kerr's position on the data center debate in the state.
A rezoning proposal for a data center in Pinal County, Arizona was defeated. The article does not specify the date of the vote or additional details about the project.
Experts stated that data centers are not responsible for reductions in Colorado River water allocations. The article addresses data center water consumption in the context of regional water supply discussions.
A developer purchased 956 acres in Arizona for $25 million with plans to develop data centers designed to use minimal water consumption.
A North Carolina judge issued an exemption for a data center developer from a one-year ban. The specific county, project name, and date of the ruling are not stated in the article title.
Stokes County held a rezoning vote related to an AI data center project, after which a bus tour of the site was conducted for interested parties.
Yadkin County approved a moratorium while a potential data center project in Yadkinville was announced. The specific details of the moratorium's scope and the data center project's specifications are not provided in the article text supplied.
The Loudoun County board voted to pause acceptance of new data center applications in the county.
Oracle entered into wind energy supply agreements totaling 1.7 gigawatts with RWE and Engie to support its data center operations in Texas.
Data center industry survey reports that more than two-thirds of respondents indicate their staffing levels are below operational requirements, reflecting a talent gap amid ongoing data center expansion.
Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI for data center operations in Effingham County received approval. The contract is expected to result in lower residential electricity bills.
U.S. Senator Warnock called for a moratorium on data center projects in Effingham County, Georgia.
Georgia Power terminated a data center deal. The specific terms, location, and reasons for the termination are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
Anthropic is considering leasing a data center in Texas that would be supported by a gas-fired power generation project on 2,842 acres.
Multiple data center projects are being developed in the rural Cedar Creek area of Bastrop County, Texas, raising concerns among neighboring residents about infrastructure and community impacts.
Article discusses potential impacts of data center development in Texas, including effects on electricity costs, water consumption, and local communities, without reporting on a specific project, permit, or regulatory action.
Fort Worth formed a data center advisory group. The article does not provide specific details about the group's formation date, membership, or mandate beyond the headline.
ERCOT released a 247-question community impact survey that more than 400 data center projects must complete as part of an audit ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott. The survey covers facility information, power self-sufficiency, water usage, cooling technologies, community impact, and ownership, with responses due by October 12, 2024, and ERCOT to complete its audit report in December.
Northampton Capital Partners and Provident Data Centers announced a joint venture to develop a 54MW data center in the North Dallas Corridor, with expected completion in late 2027. The companies also agreed to a framework for developing additional inference-ready data center sites across the United States.
A Tarrant County lawmaker is planning to introduce legislation in Texas focused on data center transparency. The specific provisions and timeline for introduction are not stated in the available text.
Global Energy Monitor reported that the 12 largest gas power projects planned in Texas are all intended to run data centers, with 99.4 gigawatts of gas generation in development. Named projects include GW Ranch Energy Center near Fort Stockton in Pecos County (acquired by Amazon), Project Matador in the Texas Panhandle, Nexus Data Center Hubbard in Southeast Texas, Kilby Power Plant in West Texas, and several Panhandle facilities. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in August a "pause" on data center proposals and urged developers to build their own power plants to avoid straining the state electrical grid.
Senator Marsha Blackburn discussed Tennessee's data center moratorium in an appearance on FOX Business. The article does not specify details of the moratorium's scope, duration, or current status.
A family requested that Cleveland, Tennessee officials delay action on Project River, an 850-acre, $11.3 billion industrial campus that includes a data center component.
The City of Gallatin Planning Commission recommended that City Council pass a 12-month moratorium on new data centers, citing neighbor concerns about noise and utility impacts and noting the absence of existing data center regulations in the city besides zoning requirements. The moratorium was scheduled for a City Council vote in September.
St. Joseph County leaders discussed a proposed two-year moratorium on data center projects. The specific outcome of the debate is not stated in the provided text.
Vanderburgh County's Data Center Research Committee convened for its first meeting to examine data center-related matters in the county.
A construction worker died at a Meta data center construction site in Indiana. The article does not provide additional details about the circumstances or date of the incident.
Article presents data on water consumption by data centers across multiple U.S. states, identifying which states use the most water for data center operations.
NC State University research addresses the impact of expanding data center development on water resource availability and demand across the United States, examining strain on local water supplies from the growing data center industry.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce responded to calls for a data center moratorium by introducing the "Arizona Offline Pledge." The article indicates there are ongoing discussions in Arizona regarding data center development and potential regulatory restrictions.
A North Carolina judge issued a ruling that exempted a data center developer from a one-year ban. The specific details of the ban, the developer's identity, and the county where the data center is located are not stated in the available text.
An article from NC State University examines the national data center industry's increasing demand for water resources and its effects on local water supplies across the United States.
The Loudoun County board voted to implement a 12-month pause on new data center applications in the county.
Savannah implemented a pause on data center projects following OpenAI's proposal for a facility in Effingham County, Georgia.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Water Development Board to require data centers to comply with water consumption reporting requirements and imposed penalties for noncompliance. Abbott also ordered a coordinated audit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, ERCOT, and water utilities on approximately 250 to 300 high-load data center projects representing about 200 GW of announced demand, with projects prohibited from connecting to the grid until the audit is complete on December 10, 2026.
ERCOT announced it will survey 461 data centers in Texas regarding water and energy usage as part of an audit ordered by Governor Abbott. The survey, due by mid-October, covers 247 large data centers requesting at least 75 megawatts of power and 214 medium data centers requesting 25-75 megawatts, with findings to be presented to state officials in December.
ERCOT released a 247-question community impact survey that more than 400 data center projects must complete as part of an audit ordered by Gov. Abbott. The survey covers facility information, power self-sufficiency, water sources and consumption, cooling technologies, community impact, and ownership, with responses due by October 12
The U.S. House advanced legislation addressing the economic impacts of data center expansion, though the article text does not specify which state or county is the focus, specific provisions of the bill, or the date of the House action.
State Sen. Tan Parker announced plans to introduce legislation establishing public discussion and transparency requirements for data centers in Texas, drawing on his experience regulating the natural gas industry. The announcement follows Fort Worth City Council's vote for a data center moratorium and the Governor's introduction of a temporary moratorium.
Residents of Hood County, Texas have protested a crypto mining data center facility operating near their properties, citing noise and other community impacts. The data center issue has become a central factor in Texas state political races, with some traditionally Republican voters expressing opposition to state tax incentives and approvals for data center projects.
Tech industry groups and political action committees are launching a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to promote public acceptance of AI data center construction, particularly in battleground states including Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin, in response to growing public opposition to new data center projects. The campaign is being organized by Build American AI, funded by the super-PAC Leading the Future and backed by major tech investors and companies, while public polling indicates approximately 61% of US adults oppose new data center construction near their communities.
Residents in Indiana County, Pennsylvania are raising questions about an Amazon Web Services data center project proposed for the area.
A French company announced plans for a $7.5 billion AI factory data center project in Frankfort, Indiana.
A worker died at a Meta data center facility in Indiana. The article does not provide additional details about the incident, location within the state, or circumstances.
The article discusses how planning and zoning education programs are not adequately preparing planners and local officials to address data center siting and its effects on communities, indicating a gap in professional training for managing data center projects.
Article tracks data center moratoriums in effect across Eastern North Carolina counties and municipalities.
Guilford County commissioners held a discussion regarding data centers in the county. No specific project, decision, or outcome was detailed in the available text.
An "AI Data Center Revolt Tour" event took place in a South Carolina city as part of organizing activity related to opposition to data center projects in the region.
Loudoun County implemented a 12-month pause on data center applications. The moratorium temporarily halts the review and processing of new data center projects in the county.
Article profiles participants in an ongoing debate over data center development in Loudoun County, Virginia, presenting perspectives from various stakeholders involved in the discussion.
Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality required Microsoft to pay $2.5 million related to air pollution from a data center in Leesburg, Virginia.
Crusoe Energy raised $3.9 billion in funding for artificial intelligence data center expansion, with Nvidia among new investors participating in the funding round.
CoreWeave, a cloud computing infrastructure provider, signed an agreement with Blockfusion, a company operating a data center facility in Niagara Falls, New York, to provide computing services at that location.
Georgia Power stated that an OpenAI data center project could generate $950 million in annual savings for customers. The specific location, timeline, and project details are not provided in the available text.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into a proposed AI data center in Taylor, Texas to determine whether the land was subject to a charitable trust requiring it to be held as parkland for Williamson County. The property was conveyed to the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation in 1999 with language stating it be held in trust for future parkland use, then transferred through multiple entities before being sold in April 2025 for $10 million to an entity affiliated with Blueprint Projects Data Centers.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered penalties for data centers that fail to submit required water reports. The specific counties affected and implementation details were not stated in the article text provided.
Google and Blackstone's Project Braid joint venture encountered delays at multiple data center sites, including a project in Cheyenne, Wyoming that was scaled down after Google took over from Crusoe, and another site deemed unsuitable due to transformer incompatibility. Governor Greg Abbott's freeze on new data center projects in Texas was cited as an additional obstacle to the venture's expansion plans.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered an audit of data center projects in ERCOT's interconnection queue on August 3, 2024, citing over 474 gigawatts of pending requests exceeding five times the state's record peak demand. Meta and Digital Realty publicly committed to cover full costs of energy and water use for their respective data center projects in response to the state's tightened review process.
Land in Travis County, Texas that was deeded for public park use is now planned to be developed as a data center, raising questions about the change in intended use of the property.
The article reports on employment and labor trends associated with data center construction across Texas, noting that data center projects are creating demand for electricians and construction workers while also intensifying competition for skilled labor with other sectors like homebuilding. The article mentions specific projects including a Skybox data center in Hutto and references Governor Greg Abbott's pause on new data center approvals.
The Tennessee Valley Authority board passed a new rate structure for data centers, effective October 1, 2026, including a phased 10% rate increase over three years and new upfront costs for large customers. Data centers comprised 10% of TVA's electric load in the prior year, and the utility projects electric load growth of 9 to 33 gigawatts by 2040, citing data center demand as justification for maintaining coal plants, delaying plant closures, and investing in a new gas plant in Cheatham County.
Frankfort, Indiana is considering a proposal by DataOne to build a $7.5 billion data center in the city.
Indiana's Department of Environmental Management approved a data center project's request to fill in wetlands. The specific county, approval date, and project details are not stated in the provided text.
The mayor of Gary, Indiana issued an order for a one-year moratorium on data center projects in the city.
The article discusses whether generator companies (GenCos) can address power supply challenges facing the data center industry, examining the relationship between data center power demand and on-site or dedicated generation capacity as a potential solution to grid constraints.
The Metropolitan Development Commission passed a data center moratorium in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, which has taken effect. The article does not specify the date the moratorium was passed or took effect.
A proposed data center project in Sahuarita, Arizona is facing community opposition. The article does not specify the date the opposition occurred or other details about the project's status.
The Arizona Chamber of Commerce CEO stated that a pause on data center development would result in billions of dollars in costs to the state.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a statewide pause on new data center construction in Arizona.
An "AI Data Center Revolt Tour" held an event in a South Carolina city to oppose data center development. The article does not specify the county, specific city, or date of the event.
North Carolina is considering multiple proposals to establish a new utility rate class for data centers, with no consensus yet on which approach to pursue.
Davidson County Commissioners discussed a data center moratorium but took no action, with commissioners divided on the proposal.
Kings Mountain voted to extend an existing moratorium on data center projects. The specific vote date and duration of the extension were not stated in the article text provided.
The article discusses how AI data center development is affecting rural land markets and generating community opposition, presenting a national trend in data center siting and its effects on rural areas.
Restrictions on AI data centers have advanced in Congress and Virginia. According to the article, these restrictions are not expected to slow data center construction and buildout.
A general analysis of the US data center construction industry trend, covering growth in data center development and construction activity across the United States without reference to a specific project, location, or permitting event.
An economic report indicates Virginia is experiencing accelerating job losses, while data center construction activity may be offsetting economic impacts in the state.
An article examines claims made by data center supporters in West Virginia against factual evidence, though specific project details, locations, or outcomes are not provided in the available text.
Microsoft was assessed a $2.5 million penalty for violating a data center emissions permit in Leesburg, Virginia.
A Florida-based real estate group is developing a new data center project in Mason County, West Virginia.
Aligned broke ground on a gigawatt-scale data center campus in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. The project represents a significant expansion of data center infrastructure in the region.
Rune announced a modular compute system designed to be sited at solar facilities and completed a $40 million Series A funding round. No specific geographic location for deployment was stated in the article.
Google is considering development of a data center facility in New Mexico, which would be the company's first facility in the state.
Microsoft filed plans to develop a two-building data center campus in the Union City area outside Atlanta, Georgia.
A public meeting regarding data center concerns is scheduled for September 10 in Munford, Alabama, to allow community input on the matter.
U.S. Senator Rev. Warnock visited a data center site in Effingham County, Georgia. The article does not specify the date of the visit or provide additional details about the data center project.
A Candler County official stated that claims of an incoming data center to the county are not accurate. The official refuted reports or expectations regarding a data center project in the area.
Republican voters in Texas are expressing opposition to data center projects in their areas. The article discusses community concerns about data centers coinciding with a Republican gathering in Dallas.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into a planned 60-megawatt data center in Taylor to determine whether land originally conveyed for public parkland use in 1999 is subject to charitable trust restrictions that would prohibit private development. A neighbor has also filed a lawsuit seeking to establish ownership rights to build a park on the property.
A former 3M campus in Austin, Texas is being transformed into a data center as part of a $1 billion project.
The article describes a national trend of AI data center development in rural areas, with land purchases reaching $6 billion in the first half of 2026 and data centers representing 27% of U.S. development sites. It documents specific impacts including property value increases, infrastructure concerns about water and power resources, community opposition in multiple states including Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Michigan, and New York, and notes that as many as nine states have pending moratoriums on new data center development, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul issuing a one-year moratorium in July.
Rutherford County leaders are considering implementing a six-month moratorium on data center projects in the county.
A data center project called "Project River" is planned for Bradley County, Tennessee, with an announced investment of $7.3 billion and expected to create 2,600 jobs.
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board approved changes to its power rates for data centers, increasing rates by approximately 10% from current levels, effective October 1. TVA stated the new rate structure accounts for operational and risk costs associated with data center service, while the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy called for greater transparency regarding the rate structure.
A Tennessee state representative proposed legislation for the 2027 legislative session to implement a three-year pause on new data center tax exemption certificates while the state improves tracking of the financial impact of those exemptions. The state currently has 25 active data center exemption certificates but does not track revenue lost through the sales tax exemption.
The town of Hobart, Indiana delayed final approval of the plat for an Amazon data center project. The specific date of the delay decision was not stated in the article text provided.
Residents in Jasper County, Indiana are fundraising to support legal efforts against a proposed data center project in their area.
Arizona approved new rate guardrails designed to prevent residential customers from subsidizing data centers and other large energy users through their utility rates.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Navajo leaders expressed concerns about a planned AI data center project proposed near Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. The article documents the tribes' statement regarding the project.
Arizona Governor Kris Mayes called for a data center moratorium in Arizona. The article presents criticism of this moratorium proposal.
Multiple proposals are under consideration for establishing a new rate class for data centers in North Carolina, with no consensus route identified among the proposals.
An "AI Data Center Revolt Tour" event was held in Spartanburg, South Carolina, indicating organized activity related to opposition to data center development in the area.
North Carolina officials discussed the possibility of maintaining data center restrictions in the Charlotte area. The article indicates ongoing regulatory discussions about data center siting limitations, though specific details about the restrictions' scope and timeline were not provided in the available text.
Article discusses potential impacts of artificial intelligence infrastructure on North Carolina's electrical grid and communities, addressing how AI and data center operations may affect power demand and local areas across the state.
A data center facility was sited in a Virginia town, and residents subsequently relocated from the area.
Loudoun County advanced a temporary freeze on new data center development. The specific date of the county action is not stated in the article title provided.
An article reports on data center projects across multiple U.S. states that were subject to non-disclosure agreements, limiting public information about their siting and details.
West Virginia officials announced a data center plan that includes provisions for community input in the siting process, though local residents report that they continue to be excluded from decision-making.
Google, Nvidia, and Emerald AI founded the AI Energy Management Alliance to support demand response capabilities in the data center sector, with launch partners including Anthropic and RWE.
Lowndes County commissioners scheduled a meeting to consider a proposed moratorium on data centers. The specific vote outcome and date of the commission meeting were not provided in the article text.
A commentary piece discusses data center proposals in Georgia, noting the use of tax incentives and limited public disclosure in the permitting process for multiple proposed data center projects in the state.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development accompanied by growing community opposition, creating legal work opportunities for law firms handling related disputes and regulatory matters.
Five data center operators—Digital Realty, Colovore, Hut 8, CoreSite, and DataBank—filed applications to build data centers in Texas. The specific counties, locations, and filing dates are not stated in the article text provided.
Sangha Renewables' 110.4 MW data center project in Ector County, Texas received Base Load classification from ERCOT under its Batch Zero review process, advancing to the next stage of grid interconnection review. The project currently has 19.9 MW of available power with rights to expand to full capacity by May 2028, and will be developed alongside a utility-scale solar facility to support AI, cloud computing, and high-performance computing workloads.
A rural Texas town is considering construction of a new water tower in connection with a data center company's operations. The article does not specify which county, the specific data center operator, or when the project event occurred.
A company presented plans for a $10.5 billion data center project in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, stating it would cover all costs associated with the development.
SB Energy, a SoftBank affiliate, purchased the Highpoint 2222 campus in Austin in March 2026 for $286 million. An SEC filing indicated the company plans to develop the site as an R&D hub and data center operations facility with 50 megawatts of energy capacity, contradicting prior statements to a local neighborhood coalition that no data center would be built at the location.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to impose penalties on data centers that failed to complete water usage surveys due in March 2025, including potential Class C misdemeanor charges and ineligibility for state permits. The directive followed Abbott's earlier order to pause data center approvals pending completion of a state audit of data centers' energy and water use.
A Nashville lawmaker proposed a pause on data center tax exemptions in Tennessee. The article does not specify the date the proposal was made or its current status.
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes a new rate class for large load customers such as data centers and calls for gas power plant construction to support increased demand. The plan reduces planned renewable energy expansion relative to natural gas and coal generation capacity.
SpaceX replaced several leaders of its data-center team with executives from rocket and Starlink operations following civil-engineering problems and reliability issues at existing facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi, including incidents where some facilities operated for months without backup cooling and power. The management changes add uncertainty to expansion timelines for new data center sites planned in Texas and beyond the company's Memphis, Tennessee hub.
The Tennessee Valley Authority modified its rates in response to increased demand from data centers in its service region.
The Indiana County Planning Commission prepared to hold a public discussion on a data center proposal, anticipating significant public attendance at the meeting.
The mayor of Gary, Indiana issued an order for a one-year moratorium on data center projects in the city.
Amazon is planning a nearly 3,000-acre data center outside of Houston, Texas. The article provides details about the project's scale and location.
A proposed natural gas pipeline to serve the Project Jupiter data center has been delayed, with filings indicating the project timeline now extends to 2027. The pipeline is part of the infrastructure required to support the data center development.
Residents of Pinal County, Arizona are opposing a proposed data center project in their area.
Experts stated that data centers are not responsible for Arizona's water scarcity issues. The article addresses claims about data center water consumption in relation to the state's water challenges.
A study found that data centers use more water than certain California cities. The article discusses water consumption by data centers as an industry trend without naming a specific facility or project.
Pima County released a health impact study approximately one year after approving Project Blue, a data center project in the county.
Raleigh is considering implementing a data center moratorium. The article indicates the city is preparing to potentially adopt restrictions on data center development.
Raleigh is considering implementing a moratorium on data center development. The article indicates the city is in preliminary stages of evaluating this policy option.
An event was held to discuss data center demand and its community impacts in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The article does not specify details of particular projects, permitting actions, or outcomes.
North Carolina Attorney General Jackson requested that Duke Energy establish a new rate class specifically for data centers. The article does not specify the date of the request or provide additional details about Duke's response or timeline.
Cary has adopted a data center moratorium, and Raleigh City Council is preparing to consider a six-month pause on data center projects.
Loudoun County is seeking legal counsel regarding the termination of grandfather clause protections that currently apply to data centers in the county.
A data center contractor leased approximately 1 million square feet of industrial space in Northern Virginia.
Loudoun County voted to pause the acceptance of new data center applications. The specific date of the vote and details of the pause duration were not stated in the article text provided.
Survey results indicate data center industry workforce demand is growing faster than available talent supply. The article reports on labor market conditions in the data center sector without identifying a specific geographic location or facility.
A Metro Atlanta city council approved a data center project, after which council members received threats. The specific location within Metro Atlanta and date of the approval are not stated in the article title.
Lowndes County commissioners are considering implementing a temporary moratorium on data center projects in the county.
Marietta, Georgia voted to approve an 11-acre data center project. The specific date of the vote and additional project details are not provided in the article text.
Byron city officials presented a proposed data center ordinance while community members raised concerns about the proposal.
A U.S. Senator from Georgia called for a statewide data center moratorium following regulatory approval of a large OpenAI facility in Georgia. The specific location, approval date, and details of the facility were not provided in the headline.
Texas Governor Abbott issued an order establishing penalties for data centers that fail to report their water use. The specific penalties and enforcement mechanisms were not detailed in the available text.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state regulators to penalize datacenters that fail to comply with state laws requiring disclosure of water use, citing apparent civil and criminal violations. The directive follows a separate order for a comprehensive audit of datacenters in the interconnection process, with projects failing to complete the audit to be denied permission to connect to the state's power grid.
The Wright family, developers of the proposed $11.3 billion "Project River" energy campus in Bradley County, Tennessee, agreed to comply with Planned Unit Development 77 (PUD 77), a set of city-imposed requirements proposed by the City of Cleveland that include setback distances for data center and power plant facilities, stormwater and emissions management, and developer contributions toward emergency services infrastructure and community benefits. The City Planning Commission will discuss the project on the following Monday, with City Council voting expected in October or later.
Fisk University released a white paper describing a proposed 100,000-square-foot data center and academic hub on its Nashville campus, detailing how students and faculty would use computing resources and addressing community concerns about noise, water consumption, and electricity use. The facility would include a 70,000-square-foot, 30-megawatt data center to be leased to external tenants and a 30,000-square-foot educational center with classrooms and labs.
SpaceXAI installed a large battery system at its Colossus 2 data center facility in Memphis, Tennessee. On August 20, 2026, the Tennessee Valley Authority board approved a direct grid hookup for the installation, which SpaceXAI representatives stated contained 3.3 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity, potentially making it the largest grid-connected battery in the United States.
U.S. Representative Spartz called for a federal review of data center expansion projects in Indiana. The specific locations, projects, and details of the expansions are not stated in the article text provided.
Water experts stated that data centers are not responsible for Arizona's reductions in Colorado River water allocations. The article addresses the relationship between data center water consumption and Arizona's water supply constraints.
Data center development has been paused or banned in some areas of western North Carolina, though specific locations and details are not provided in the article text supplied.
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors requested that staff draft a resolution to implement a 12-month pause on data center development in the county.
Nscale entered into a $45 billion deal with Anthropic for data center space at the Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia.
AWS data centers experienced damage from Iran strikes that exceeded the capacity of their availability zone design to withstand, resulting in inability to restore access to affected facilities.
Microsoft filed to develop a data center campus consisting of two buildings in Prince William County, Virginia, outside Gainesville.
Serverfarm expanded its North American data center development fund by an additional $895 million, bringing the total to $3.89 billion. No specific geographic locations, counties, or states were identified in the article text provided.
Effingham County is considering the adoption of new regulations specific to data center facilities in the county.
U.S. Senator Warnock called for a data center moratorium during a visit to Effingham County, Georgia. The specific details of the proposal and any formal action taken are not provided in the article text available.
Brownsville city commissioners advanced a moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify the vote date or implementation timeline.
Multiple Texas cities and counties have enacted or are considering data center moratoriums and regulatory restrictions including zoning rules, permit requirements, and disclosure requirements, as the state's data center facilities have grown to over 335 operating sites with 247 more proposed. Governor Greg Abbott issued a statewide moratorium requiring energy and water audits of new projects, while cities from Fort Worth to Austin to San Marcos have implemented various controls ranging from special-use permits to outright bans.
White Rose Partners withdrew its proposal for Project Tomahawk, a 225,000-square-foot data center planned for Prosper, Texas, hours before the town council was scheduled to discuss it on September 8, 2026. The withdrawal occurred after a Planning & Zoning Commission vote on September 1 recommending denial of the project's zoning change and Future Land Use Plan amendment requests.
ERCOT stated it aims to complete an audit of data centers ordered by the Texas governor by December. The article does not specify which data centers are subject to the audit or provide details on the audit's scope or findings.
Texas localities have passed at least 100 ordinances since July 1, 2025 regulating or restricting data center developments, including temporary moratoriums in Austin County and Hill County (later rescinded), regulatory frameworks in Mesquite and El Paso, and resolutions of disapproval in other counties. In early August 2026, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state utility regulators to audit all data centers connecting to the state grid, halting new data center projects pending completion of the audit.
The Wright family is proposing Project River, an 850-acre data center and industrial campus in Charleston near Cleveland, Tennessee, powered by an on-site facility using forest biomass and natural gas. The developers have negotiated a planned unit development agreement with the city of Cleveland that includes restrictions on water use, visibility, noise levels, and logging truck routes, with a final draft expected in September 2026 and no action anticipated before October.
Kentucky communities including Burgin in Mercer County and Hancock County are considering proposed hyperscale data center projects expected to generate local tax revenue. A progressive think tank has raised concerns that data center developers may use existing state tax exemptions for manufacturing and industrial processing to reduce local tax obligations, and that industrial revenue bonds could further limit property tax collections.
Article discusses how multiple states are responding to data center development through various policy approaches including incentives and moratoriums, without focusing on a single specific project or location.
The Kokomo city council advanced a data center ordinance. The action occurred despite public opposition to the measure.
Water experts commented on the relationship between data centers and Arizona's Colorado River water allocations, addressing whether data center water consumption is a factor in the state's river cuts.
A $19 billion data center project in North Carolina was discontinued or abandoned. The article does not specify the county, project name, or date of the decision.
Stakeholders across West Virginia formed the WV Data Center Accountability Project, a statewide initiative focused on data center development in the state.
A Virginia representative introduced national legislation concerning data centers. The article does not specify the content, scope, or specific provisions of the legislation.
A report examined whether data centers have affected the national housing market and found no nationwide effect, though local housing market fluctuations were noted in some areas.
Loudoun County supervisors scheduled a discussion regarding a possible moratorium on data center development in the county.
Five data center operators—Digital Realty, Colovore, Hut 8, CoreSite, and DataBank—filed applications to build data centers in Texas.
AirTrunk and Emergence Quantum announced a partnership to explore the integration of cryogenic cooling technology in data center operations.
An Effingham County meeting was held regarding an OpenAI data center project, during which community members presented comments and concerns about the proposed facility.
A vote on an OpenAI data center project in Chatham County, Georgia has been delayed. The article indicates concerns have been raised regarding the project, though specific details about the nature of those concerns or the reason for the delay are not provided in the text excerpt.
QTS, a data center operator backed by Blackstone, initiated a bond offering for data center operations. The article does not specify a particular project location, state, or county.
Citizens filed a lawsuit challenging the zoning approval for an OpenAI data center project in Georgia. The specific county and date of the legal filing are not stated in the article.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock called for a moratorium on data center projects in Georgia unless developers provide specific protections regarding water and electricity rates, non-disclosure agreements, and pollution prevention. Warnock's statement concerned a $20 billion data center project announced by OpenAI in Effingham County.
The article examines the infrastructure and cost impacts of canceled or delayed data center projects, including utility grid infrastructure investments, interconnection queue reassignments, and regulatory cost allocation. It cites three cases: T5 Data Centers withdrew from a proposed project near Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia in 2022, with Eagle South LLC later filing "Project Eisenhower," a $2.1 million-square-foot data center on the same site now delayed relative to its original 2026 completion schedule
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to the Texas Water Development Board to enforce penalties against data centers for failing to comply with state water use reporting requirements under Texas Water Code, and directed state regulators to audit data centers prior to approval and deny grid interconnection to projects that fail to complete the audit process.
Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Water Development Board to enforce water use reporting requirements against data centers and other major water users, including imposing legal consequences for past and future non-compliance with state law. The directive also instructed TWDB to coordinate with ERCOT and PUCT on audits of data center water consumption, sources of water supply, and water-efficient technology implementation.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico criticized Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton's receipt of campaign contributions from the data center industry, citing Paxton's lack of response to Hood County residents' requests for assistance in pausing data center construction. Talarico stated he supports regulations requiring data centers to pay for their own energy, recycle water to address Texas's water crisis, and allow community input on project siting.
The article provides a timeline of events related to a data center dispute affecting the Westlake and Keller areas in Tarrant County, Texas, documenting the progression of the conflict between the parties involved.
Colovore announced a $250 million data center project in Hutto, Texas, as part of the city's technology sector expansion.
Fisk University's proposed Quantum Leap project, which includes a 30-megawatt data center as part of a nearly $1 billion campus expansion in North Nashville, continues to face community opposition from residents and alumni citing concerns about noise, water contamination, heat output, and utility strain. In July, Metro Nashville Council passed a temporary moratorium on data center permitting until December 1, 2026, along with new zoning regulations establishing distance requirements from churches, daycares, schools, and zoos.
The Evansville City Council is considering a moratorium on data center projects. The article does not specify when the council vote or consideration will occur.
A presentation in Rockville examined the impact of data center development on rural Indiana communities. The article does not specify the date of the presentation or describe specific projects, approvals, or outcomes.
A GOP lieutenant governor nominee rejected a proposed pause on Arizona data center development. The article does not provide details on the specific county, timing of the event, or the current status of the proposed moratorium.
Rappahannock County is considering whether to establish zoning or regulatory rules specific to data centers, with stakeholders holding differing views on the necessity of such rules.
The Public Service Commission of Virginia scheduled a public meeting to receive comments regarding data center construction. The specific location, date of the meeting, and details of the proposed project are not provided in the available text.
A survey documented increasing public opposition to data centers, with respondents citing concerns about water consumption and power use as primary reasons for their opposition.
Virginia is considering stricter regulations for data centers as facilities expand into areas outside the traditional Northern Virginia concentration known as "data center alley."
The article reports on political opposition to data centers among Texas Republicans and discusses whether this opposition may influence November elections. Texas Republicans have expressed concerns about data center projects, though specific projects, locations, or outcomes are not detailed in the provided text.
The article discusses how non-disclosure agreements in data center transactions are obscuring details of deals from local communities and drawing scrutiny from lawmakers, though specific projects, locations, or dates are not identified in the provided text.
Meta announced an expansion of its data center campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah. The article notes this is the fourth expansion announcement at the campus.
A Kentucky family declined a $26 million offer to permit construction of a data center on their farm. The article notes that 7 in 10 Americans surveyed indicated they do not want a data center located near them.
Multiple U.S. states have introduced, enacted, or announced actions to pause, narrow, or eliminate tax incentives for data centers, citing concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, grid infrastructure costs, and foregone tax revenue. Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, and Washington have each taken or proposed specific legislative or executive actions regarding data center tax breaks.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments released survey results from 31 cities and counties in the North Texas region finding that 78% of respondents reported their communities are not yet equipped to handle increasing infrastructure demands, policy changes, and environmental impacts from data center growth. Survey respondents expressed concerns about power grid and water supply strain, indicated a need for clearer local policies and mandatory sustainability requirements, and stated they want stronger infrastructure planning before approving additional data centers.
Data center pre-leasing in the Dallas-Fort Worth region has reached 95%, indicating demand for data center capacity in the area.
Hardin-Simmons University is hosting a Technology and Energy Summit to discuss data center impacts on the Abilene region, including challenges such as housing shortages. The article also reports on data center development proposals and regulatory actions across Texas, including a temporary block on a Westlake data center project and Governor Abbott's pause on permit approvals pending state audit.
Texas is experiencing a data center construction boom driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure development, creating demand for electricians and skilled trades workers. The article notes that electrical systems account for nearly 50% of data center construction budgets, with examples including the Skybox data center in Hutto where hundreds of electricians have worked on construction, while also describing competition for labor with other construction sectors like homebuilding.
Texas halted new data center grid connections in response to what officials characterized as "ghost demand" - data center capacity reservations that were not being utilized. The state took this action to manage grid resources amid growing data center development.
Texas has implemented restrictions on data center development. The specific counties, municipalities, timeline, and regulatory mechanisms are not detailed in the provided headline.
Texas has halted new power connections for data centers. The action reflects broader US scrutiny of data center power demand projections.
The Charlotte City Council passed a moratorium on data center development within city limits. The mayor stated that Dickson County government is working on data center development standards, and the city moratorium was intended to give Charlotte government more control over development within its boundaries.
A Memphis City Council committee voted to advance a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development that would pause rezoning applications, site plan approvals, and building permits. The proposal was discussed at a standing-room-only meeting with speakers both supporting and opposing the legislation.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a statewide halt to new data center construction, citing concerns about water scarcity and energy costs. The statement addresses the state's resource constraints in relation to data center development.
Data center operators are reassessing their Southern California expansion plans in response to opposition efforts occurring across multiple U.S. regions.
A poll of Arizona voters found opposition to additional data center development in the state. The article reports on voter sentiment regarding data center siting in Arizona without specifying a particular project or county.
WhiteFiber announced the acquisition of two industrial sites in North Carolina for $60 million to expand its data center operations. The specific counties and transaction date are not stated in the article title.
A Virginia county is employing eminent domain to acquire a farmer's land for water access related to a data center project. The specific county and timeline of the action are not stated in the available text.
A data center project planned for Minneapolis was canceled. The specific reasons for cancellation and project details were not stated in the article text provided.
The Stafford County planning commission voted to support a new data center proposal. The specific details of the proposal, timeline, and any conditions of support are not provided in the available text.
Edged completed structural work on two buildings at a 200MW data center campus in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Southern Company has a pipeline of 17 gigawatts of power capacity under development, reflecting utility planning around artificial intelligence and data center power demand.
Wayne County commissioners met to discuss nine proposed amendments to expand existing data center regulations, including stricter water usage limits (1.8 liters per kilowatt hour) and noise monitoring. The county plans to hold a public comment session next month before voting on the amendments in September, citing a recent data center announcement near Jesup city limits as motivation to strengthen protections before industrial facilities are formally proposed.
The Atlanta utilities committee approved a proposal to create a 23-member task force to study potential impacts of data centers, including effects on electricity and water costs, water supply, noise levels, electrical grid capacity, and surrounding neighborhoods.
The City of Aubrey issued a response regarding a potential data center proposal under consideration by the City of Prosper in Collin County, Texas.
SPAN, a San Francisco-based home energy technology company, announced plans to deploy distributed mini data centers called XFRA units in residential neighborhoods. The company is currently testing the system in California and plans to begin a broader U.S. rollout in 2027, including deployments in Texas, after conducting a 100-home pilot later in 2026.
Texas water and utility regulators told state lawmakers that they lack a comprehensive mailing list of data center operators, making it difficult to collect mandatory survey data on water and power consumption. The Texas Water Development Board reported that only 30 percent of 341 surveyed data center operators responded to a required annual survey as of August 26, and regulators discussed enforcement mechanisms to improve compliance, including potentially requiring survey responses before facilities connect to water systems.
A power utility established a special rate structure applicable to data centers, with Alabama included in the service area affected by this rate program.
Residents of Indiana County, Pennsylvania held a weekend rally expressing opposition to data center projects in the area.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a statewide pause on new data center projects, with a data center project in Glendale potentially affected by the proposed moratorium.
A proposal has been made to pay homeowners "data center dividends" in response to growing opposition to data center development in Virginia. The article does not specify which county or the date the proposal was made.
Owners of Belvedere Plantation in Spotsylvania County, Virginia are proposing a data center project on the property. Neighboring residents have expressed concerns about the project.
Grading work is set to begin for a Google data center campus project in Botetourt County, Virginia.
The article discusses projections that data center growth in Virginia may exceed the capacity of regional power generation, raising questions about energy infrastructure capacity to support continued data center expansion in the state.
A second data center project has been announced for Mason County, West Virginia, prompting resident reactions to the development.
Georgia families filed a lawsuit against Meta regarding a data center and water contamination concerns. The specific county, timing of the lawsuit filing, and detailed allegations are not stated in the headline.
A town hall meeting was scheduled in Effingham County, Georgia to address an OpenAI data center project. The specific date of the town hall was not stated in the article text provided.
Texas is experiencing conflicts over proposed AI data center projects in Cameron County (Rio Grande Valley) and Hays County (Austin area), with concerns centered on water supply rather than power grid capacity. Brownsville City Commission is planning a 90-day moratorium on data center approvals
Amazon disclosed additional details regarding a $10 billion data center project planned for Wharton County, Texas, though unresolved questions about the project persist.
The town of Prosper, Texas is scheduled to hold a planning and zoning commission meeting to discuss rezoning agricultural land to allow construction of a data center project called Project Tomahawk on approximately 7.4 acres of a 37-acre lot near Parvin Road and FM 1385. Town staff has recommended the project for approval
Red Oak residents filed a lawsuit against the city, its mayor, and five council members alleging the city failed to comply with mandatory voting, notice, and procedural requirements when rezoning an 830-acre property from agricultural district to planned development for a proposed data center in May. The lawsuit was filed in Ellis County
Protesters targeted data center development during an Austin conference. The article documents protest activity related to data center projects in the Austin area.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to halt new grid-connection approvals for data centers pending completion of a comprehensive audit of pending projects, affecting approximately 1,800 stalled data center projects with interconnection requests totaling roughly 474 gigawatts, citing concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, and community disruption in Texas towns including Abilene and Sulphur Springs.
The Arizona Attorney General announced a policy against approving new data center projects in the state. The specific scope, timeline, and implementation details of this policy are not stated in the available text.
Copia Power submitted a rezoning request for a 3,100-acre project combining solar and data center development near Phoenix, Arizona.
WhiteFiber announced an acquisition of North Carolina sites for $60 million with potential capacity for 200 MW of AI data center infrastructure.
Article presents data on water consumption by data centers across US states, identifying which states use the most water for data center operations.
Virginia lawmakers are considering a $600 million tax levy on data center power use, reviving a prior legislative debate over data center taxation in the state.
A report has challenged the projected tax revenue figures associated with a data center project in Stokes County, North Carolina.
Multiple Texas cities, including Forney and Corpus Christi, have implemented restrictions on data center development. The article discusses municipal actions to regulate or limit data center siting in these communities.
A McLean-based data center power-focused startup is being acquired for $232.28 million. The article does not specify the acquisition date or the acquiring company's identity based on the text provided.
A Northern Virginia congressman is advocating for national legislation related to data centers. The article does not specify the content, status, or details of the proposed legislation.
West Virginia is considering using data center development as a revenue source to fund the elimination of the state's income tax.
White Rose Partners withdrew a proposed $500 million, 225,000-square-foot data center in Prosper, Texas after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted against a rezoning request for the 37-acre site, citing concerns about electricity usage, water usage, noise, and proximity to residences, as well as resident and elected official opposition.
A bitcoin mining facility operated by Giga Energy in Brazoria County, Texas began operations in 2026 and generated noise levels up to 79 decibels that affected nearby residents, including the Burnett family located 600 feet away. The article documents concerns across Texas regarding data center proliferation, including impacts on electricity grid capacity, water usage, and transparency, and notes that Governor Abbott has directed audits of data centers seeking grid connections and indicated intent to propose legislation establishing standards for data center development.
Fluidstack announced the beginning of construction on the first phase of a $4 billion artificial intelligence data center campus on more than 1,100 acres near Rio Hondo in Cameron County, Texas. The company stated the project is expected to generate more than 2,500 construction jobs and several hundred permanent positions, and will use a closed-loop cooling system with minimal water usage, pay for its own energy and infrastructure, and contribute full local property taxes without receiving tax abatements or incentives.
A filing indicates that the former 3M campus in Austin, Texas may be developed as a data center. The specific details of the filing and its status are referenced in the article.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a data center platform pledging to ban Chinese technology from U.S. data centers, back the DATA Act for off-grid power systems, support a ban on AI data centers in rural Texas, and terminate data center tax breaks. The announcement follows months of pressure from Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico and references a pending moratorium request from Hood County, a rural community southwest of Fort Worth where developers have proposed eight data centers spanning over 7,600 acres.
Prometheus Hyperscale developers requested that Natrona County commissioners consider an industrial park zoning designation for a proposed 940-acre, $500 million data center campus south of Interstate 25 on Falls Ranch property, which would exempt the project from state industrial siting review while maintaining county-level oversight. The county commissioners held a workshop meeting with public comment but took no action, with a formal vote expected months away pending submission of an application and review by the county zoning board.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a pause on new large data center approvals in Texas pending a comprehensive audit of energy and water usage. The pause applies to approximately 300 large data center projects seeking ERCOT grid connection, but does not cover medium-sized data centers, facilities with on-site power generation, or smaller data centers.
SpaceX experienced a power outage at its Memphis, Tennessee data center caused by a damaged power line, affecting Grok services and external computing customers. The company is implementing operational changes including enhanced backup power and cooling systems, and has also faced environmental litigation related to its Southaven, Mississippi facility.
Elkhart is considering a pause on data center and battery storage projects as interest in such projects grows in the area.
Battery storage projects are advancing in Arizona's West Valley region amid increased demand from data center development in the area.
Data center expansion in arid regions is creating pressure on long-term water resource planning in those areas. The article examines how increased data center development affects water availability and planning considerations in water-scarce regions.
A letter to the editor argues that Chowan County should pause data center development proposals in the area. The letter raises concerns about the pace and scale of data center projects being considered in the county.
Durham County, North Carolina voted to implement a pause on data center development. The specific terms and duration of the pause were not detailed in the article text provided.
The National Association of Realtors reports that data centers' effects on housing markets vary across different regions and communities, with impacts ranging from increased demand and property value changes to infrastructure and affordability considerations depending on local circumstances.
Alexandria city leaders expressed concerns about potential impacts from data center projects located outside the city's boundaries. The article indicates city officials are monitoring data center development in adjacent areas for potential effects on Alexandria.
The article discusses data center secrecy and pollution issues in West Virginia in the context of growing AI infrastructure risks, though specific project details, locations, or recent events are not provided in the available text.
The article discusses tax incentives and abatements being used by major technology companies to offset costs of data center investments across the United States, examining the financial mechanisms through which companies reduce their tax obligations on data center projects.
The Candler County Commissioners postponed discussion of a data center matter. The specific details of the data center proposal and reasons for tabling the discussion are not provided in the article text supplied.
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce held a question-and-answer session regarding a data center project in the county. The article does not specify the date of the Q&A session or provide details about the specific project or its status.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa called for an emergency legislative session to address data center developments during a campaign stop in El Paso, Texas, citing concerns about water and electricity consumption. Hinojosa stated she would nullify contracts that deny Texas residents needed water and criticized incumbent Governor Greg Abbott's recent directives as ineffective regarding Meta's data center project under construction in Northeast El Paso.
A national analysis of data center opposition and siting trends reports that while over 500 jurisdictions have enacted restrictions on data center construction and cancellation rates for contested projects have risen to approximately 50 percent, the overall data center buildout continues to expand, with 90 percent of US counties lacking significant constraints on development and construction spending reaching record levels. The article notes that Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have recently implemented or proposed restrictions, and that location flexibility and continued high demand for computing capacity enable data center projects to proceed despite local opposition.
Google announced a $15 billion investment over two years in AI infrastructure in Finland, including three new data centers in the north and upgrades to an existing facility on the south coast, with plans to purchase up to half the electricity from one nuclear power plant.
Eleven elected officials across multiple states have announced policy shifts regarding data center development, including moratoriums (New York, Michigan), pauses on tax incentives (Arizona, Illinois), stricter permitting requirements (Pennsylvania, Maryland, Utah), legislation requiring developers to cover infrastructure costs (Ohio), and executive orders implementing new guidelines for data center projects (Texas). The officials cited concerns about power grid capacity, water consumption, utility costs to ratepayers, and community input in explaining their positions.
Fluidstack announced the beginning of construction on a $4 billion data center project in Cameron County, Texas.
A second data center project is proceeding in Rio Hondo, Texas, with residents expressing concerns about water impacts during the process.
Article reports on opposition to AI data center projects across multiple US locations and describes responses from technology industry leaders to that opposition.
An engineer discussed potential traffic impacts across multiple counties resulting from months-long delivery operations associated with a data center project in Indiana.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Democratic candidates for the Arizona Corporation Commission have stated support for a pause on data center projects. The specific details of the proposed pause and its scope are not provided in the available text.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility located in Tempe, Arizona.
The Hualapai tribal council expressed opposition to data center development on tribal lands in Arizona.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as part of economic strategy that could support eliminating the state income tax.
Article addresses data center water consumption in Texas, examining factual claims versus misconceptions regarding the industry's water use impact in the state.
Roanoke residents raised questions regarding potential data center plans associated with a proposed land development project in Roanoke, Virginia.
A guest column in the Richmond Times-Dispatch calls for Virginia to enact a statewide moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns about energy affordability, electrical grid reliability, air quality, public health, potable water supply, and private property rights. The authors note that data center growth could quadruple the commonwealth's power grid demand.
Three Effingham County residents filed a lawsuit in Superior Court challenging Ordinance 2026-352, which amended the county's zoning code to permit data centers as a land use. The plaintiffs allege the ordinance was adopted without required public hearings before the Planning Board and County Commission, in violation of Georgia law and local ordinances, and that the process lacked transparency regarding negotiations over a proposed 1,400-acre data center project.
The Georgia Public Service Commission approved Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI to deliver 3,200 megawatts of electricity to a data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, and the Coastal Regional Commission released its final Development of Regional Impact report analyzing the project's potential effects on traffic, environment, and public services. Effingham County is scheduled to vote on the project's preliminary site plan on September 14.
A riverkeeper organization raised questions about potential water usage associated with a proposed data center in Effingham County, Georgia.
Columbia County leaders described negotiations with Google as progressing toward a "strategic economic development partnership" for an 8-million-square-foot data facility at White Oak Technology Park between Appling and Harlem. County and Google remain in negotiation phase with no final agreement reached, while residents have raised concerns about water and electricity demands and local character impacts.
Tarrant County Commissioner Matt Krause hosted a town hall in Hurst where 23 speakers commented on data center development, including residents from a neighborhood adjacent to a planned data center in Westlake. Speakers raised concerns about water usage, power consumption, noise, setbacks, and financial incentives, while Krause discussed potential state-level regulatory frameworks and local oversight models for data center projects.
Texas state senators indicated on September 1, 2026, their intent to propose legislation during the 2027 legislative session to establish regulatory frameworks for data center water consumption. State agencies reported that roughly 370 data centers are currently operating in Texas, with approximately 100 under construction and 180 proposed, and that survey data shows facilities using evaporative cooling systems account for a disproportionate share of reported water intake despite representing less than one-fifth of surveyed operational facilities.
Companies involved in an Indiana data center project have used non-disclosure agreements in an attempt to restrict access to project details.
City leaders in Salix, Iowa discussed a data center ordinance and indicated future conversations with Google regarding a data center project in the community.
An industry analysis reports that data center bans are predominantly located in metropolitan areas, while new data center facilities are increasingly being sited in rural areas.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a halt to new data center development in Arizona. The specific grounds for this call and any subsequent actions or policy changes are not detailed in the provided text.
A land sale for a potential data center project at the I-81/581 interchange in Roanoke, Virginia was approved. The specific approval body, vote details, and effective date are not provided in the available text.
Article examines how data center expansion affects housing markets differently across various U.S. regions, analyzing regional variations in housing market responses to data center siting and growth.
Microsoft announced a target to operate 38 gigawatts of data center capacity by 2032, compared to its current approximately 12 gigawatts of operating capacity.
The CEO of Duos Edge provided an explanation of how the Corporate Ridge data center facility in Columbus, Georgia will operate.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock toured a data center site in Savannah, Georgia and met with residents. The article does not specify the date of the tour or provide details about the data center project itself.
The article documents opposition to multiple data center projects across the United States, including Oracle's Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, New Mexico (a 2.45 gigawatt facility), and a Prologis data center project near Atlanta, Georgia, as well as Microsoft's project in Lowell Township, Michigan. Tech companies have responded with increased community engagement, sponsorships, and public relations efforts, while local residents and organizations have organized opposition campaigns, with some communities passing moratoriums and state officials implementing temporary pauses on data center permitting.
Amazon held a public meeting in Boling, Texas to discuss a $10 billion data center project under construction on 3,000 acres in Wharton County. The facility is expected to create 300 full-time jobs, use a closed-loop air-cooled system requiring approximately 16,000 gallons of water daily for non-cooling purposes, and receive power through ERCOT without impacting local customers' electricity supply.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stated that his recent moratorium on data center construction in Texas is based on constituent concerns rather than Chinese influence, citing power demand concerns. Abbott's administration has introduced new standards for AI data center projects including utility commission protections and suggested restrictions on rural development.
Tennessee State Rep. Aftyn Behn proposed legislation to pause new data center tax exemptions for three years and require the state to separately track and publicly report sales tax and electricity tax revenue lost through data center tax breaks. The bill would also require data centers to disclose their names and counties, information currently not publicly available
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection scheduled an October 14 meeting and hearing on a major amendment to the water quality permit for a data center and power plant complex in Homer City, Indiana County, and issued a stormwater permit for the project.
A county planning commission tabled an Amazon data center project, postponing the matter rather than voting on approval or denial.
Article discusses environmental impacts of AI data centers, including water and energy consumption, without reference to a specific project, facility, or geographic location.
Activists in Mesa, Arizona are opposing a Japanese data center project and requesting an audience with the city council to present their concerns.
McDowell County in North Carolina has joined a pause on data center projects in the state.
Santa Clara County is experiencing data center growth at a rate exceeding that of other counties nationally.
West Virginia's Treasurer announced a new analysis regarding data center tax revenue, addressing reported confusion about the financial impact of data centers in the state.
Residents in Virginia are using Freedom of Information Act requests as a method to obtain information about data center projects in their areas.
The article discusses how data center development in West Virginia is advancing faster than the state's revenue collection and taxation systems can accommodate, suggesting a mismatch between data center growth and existing fiscal frameworks.
A proposal has been introduced to compensate homeowners with "data center dividends" in response to growing community opposition to data center development in Virginia. The specific details of the proposal, affected counties, and implementation timeline are not stated in the available text.
Community members in West Virginia organized to engage with data center development in their area. The article does not specify the location, project name, or outcomes of their efforts.
Virginia Beach implemented a one-year pause on new hyperscale data center projects. The specific effective date of this pause is not stated in the article text provided.
The Pentagon's Office of Strategic Capital is in discussions to provide a $5 billion loan to Fluidstack, a data center or AI computing infrastructure company, according to reporting by Data Center Dynamics.
SpaceX announced a new $13.3 billion annual compute capacity contract, bringing its total annual compute revenue to $41.1 billion. The company operates data centers in Memphis and Southaven, Tennessee, and is developing additional facilities in the region with a stated capacity expansion target of 10GW by end of 2027.
East Gate withdrew its application for a 120MW data center in Travagliato, Lombardy, Italy after the municipality stated it had not received necessary data for environmental impact assessment and grid connection evaluation. The project had faced opposition from residents and the local municipality.
Article discusses data center industry environmental impacts globally, including electricity consumption, water use, heat emissions, and air pollution. Specific examples cited include data centers in Frankfurt and Dublin consuming significant grid capacity, nearly 300 facilities in northern Virginia using 2 billion gallons of water in 2023, Phoenix data centers raising local temperatures, and Virginia backup generators potentially contributing to respiratory health effects.
Texas state regulators told lawmakers at a Senate hearing that they lack a comprehensive contact list for data center operators, making it difficult to collect mandatory survey data on water and power use. As of August 26, only 30 percent of 341 surveyed data center operators had responded to the Texas Water Development Board's annual survey, and Governor Greg Abbott implemented a moratorium on new data centers connecting to the grid pending an audit of projects' viability and community impacts.
Austin City Council is voting on potential regulations, a development freeze, or a ban on large-scale data centers in the city. Currently no large-scale data centers operate within Austin city limits, though such facilities are expanding across Central Texas.
Data center power and battery infrastructure needs in Indiana and Louisiana have driven projects into MISO's 5th fast-track queue for gas and battery resources to support grid capacity.
Columbus, Indiana added oversight procedures for data center proposals. The city established new processes for reviewing data center development applications.
Residents of Indiana County, Pennsylvania expressed concerns about proposed Amazon data centers in the area. The article documents community opposition to the projects.
McCormick County council voted to approve rezoning for a data center project. The vote occurred amid heated discussion among council members or attendees.
The McCormick County council voted to approve rezoning for a data center project. The council meeting involved heated discussion among attendees.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
The article discusses AI companies exploring submarine and offshore locations as potential sites for data center deployment. No specific project, location, permitting action, or siting decision is described.
Article discusses how demand for power to support AI and data center infrastructure could affect North Carolina's electrical grid and communities statewide, examining the potential impacts of increased energy consumption from AI computing facilities on the state's power system and local areas.
Amazon has proposed a data center project in Loudoun County, Virginia. The article provides information about the proposal, though specific details about permitting status, timeline, or current stage are not stated in the provided text.
Amazon modified its water use plans for a data center campus project in Virginia. The specific details of the change and the county location are not stated in the provided text.
Bristol, Virginia City Council is considering an ordinance that would require permits for data centers operating in the city. The ordinance represents a regulatory requirement for data center siting and operations.
Loudoun County is considering a decision that would reverse grandfathering provisions for more than a dozen pending data center applications in the county.
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) launched a tender for Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contracts valued at $21.6 billion, with cloud providers required to submit bids by October 6. The article does not specify a particular data center location or state.
An executive from PROPWR discusses how U.S. data centers are adopting behind-the-meter power solutions in response to grid constraints. No specific project, location, or event date is identified in this interview-format article.
Atlanta is considering the establishment of a data center task force to address data center siting and related matters in the city.
Multiple data center projects are under construction in Georgia, creating increased demand for construction labor and resources in the state's construction industry.
The City of Atlanta established a Data Center Task Force. The article does not specify the task force's stated functions or responsibilities.
The Marietta City Council approved a data center project located off Delk Road in Marietta, Georgia.
Residents of Hood County, Texas have protested a crypto mining data center operating in their area, citing noise and other community impacts. The data center issue has become a focal point in Texas gubernatorial and senate races, with some traditionally Republican voters expressing opposition to state tax incentives and approvals for data center projects, while state officials have announced new guidelines and a pause on approvals.
State Senator Charles Perry stated that AI data center developers are funding water infrastructure improvements in West Texas towns including Childress and Turkey, Texas. Perry noted that a data center facility in Childress will use 25,000 gallons of water daily and contribute a 975,000-gallon brackish desalination well system to the town's water supply, while Turkey is receiving new water infrastructure including a water tower and two wells as part of a data center project.
The Temple City Council advanced Rowan Digital Infrastructure's proposed three-phase, six-building hyperscale data center campus in the Synergy Southeast Industrial Park, including annexation of 316 acres, conditional rezoning, and tax-abatement agreements. The council also approved new zoning rules for future data center projects on first reading, establishing requirements for conditional-use permits, setbacks from residences, noise and traffic studies, water-efficient cooling systems, and utility agreements.
Former EPA officials issued warnings that pollution from AI data centers poses health threats. The article does not specify a particular data center project, location, or event date.
Protesters organized by Public Citizen and allied organizations demonstrated outside the Datacloud USA conference in downtown Austin to oppose data center expansion, citing concerns about water consumption, energy demand, and utility costs. The protest occurred as industry executives inside the conference discussed data center development to support artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Fluidstack announced it has begun construction on the first phase of a $4 billion data center campus on over 1,100 acres in Cameron County, Texas, near Rio Hondo. The company received a worksite permit from Cameron County and will pursue alternative plans for wastewater discharge after Harlingen city commissioners tabled a drainage agreement the previous week.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a pause on new data center approvals in Texas on August 3, 2025, pending a comprehensive audit of energy and water usage by state regulators. The pause applies primarily to large data centers using over 75 megawatts of power that require Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) approval, while medium-sized and smaller data centers face different requirements or are unaffected.
A poll of 1,200 Tennessee residents found 61% opposed tax breaks for data centers and 70% supported House Bill 1847, which requires data centers using more than 50 megawatts of power to pay their own electricity costs. The poll also found residents' top concerns about data centers were effects on electricity costs (24%), water and environmental impacts (19%), and health and safety impacts on nearby communities (13%).
The Nashville NAACP and Stand Up Nashville held a town hall featuring data center experts to discuss impacts of hyperscale facilities, including xAI's data center in Memphis that opened in 2024. Speakers discussed air, water, and noise pollution concerns and noted that multiple Tennessee cities have passed data center regulations and moratoriums, with state legislation expected to be introduced in the next legislative session.
A vote on a proposed data center amendment in Tippecanoe County, Indiana was delayed due to a clerical error.
Google is hosting an open house event for its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Cloudnium announced it is now accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility located in Tempe, Arizona.
The article discusses data centers located near Lake Mead in Nevada and compares water availability conditions to those at Lake Powell, in the context of declining water levels at both reservoirs.
The Hualapai Tribe passed a resolution opposing data center construction on the reservation. The article does not specify the date of the resolution or provide additional details about the proposed data center project.
Alamance County commissioners approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects in the county. The moratorium halts new data center siting and permitting during the specified period.
Hendersonville enacted a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium pauses new data center development in the municipality during this period.
A report has challenged tax revenue projections for a data center project in Stokes County, North Carolina. The article does not specify the date the report was issued or released.
Raleigh, North Carolina's largest city, does not currently have a data center moratorium in place, unlike other major cities in the state that have adopted such restrictions.
Anthropic entered into a $45 billion compute capacity agreement with Nscale for AI computing infrastructure. The specific location and implementation details of this compute capacity arrangement were not stated in the available text.
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey announced that a data center in the state has received a reported $45 billion artificial intelligence investment. No additional details about the specific location, project timeline, or facility characteristics were provided in the available text.
Residents attended a public forum in Byron, Georgia to comment on a proposed data center ordinance. The article documents statements made by residents during this public comment period regarding the proposed data center project.
Walker County is developing its own regulatory rules in response to data center development spreading across Georgia.
Augusta city leaders held a meeting to discuss a data center ordinance. The article does not specify the date of the meeting or the specific provisions being considered.
Columbia County is considering using revenue from data center operations to provide property tax relief for residents, though Georgia state law imposes limitations on this approach.
The Environmental Defense Fund called for increased transparency regarding data centers' water and air impacts in Texas, without specifying a particular facility, project, or regulatory action.
A survey found that some North Texas local governments reported feeling unprepared to manage growth in data center development in the region.
A CBS News article examines the data center industry's expansion across the United States, with focus on Texas, discussing projected power demand increases, water consumption estimates, proposed natural gas power plants to supply data centers, and community opposition to proposed projects in rural areas including a roughly 5,800-acre AI and data center campus near Amarillo and multiple proposed projects in Hood County.
A survey of 31 local leaders and municipal staff in North Texas found that 78% said their city or county lacks adequate infrastructure to support new data centers without major upgrades, with 96% expressing concern about strain on water resources and 81% concerned about power grid strain. Respondents indicated they lack sufficient data on long-term economic benefits and seek stronger sustainability requirements for new data center development.
A poll of 1,200 Tennessee residents found 61% opposed tax breaks for data centers, while 70% supported House Bill 1847, which requires data centers using more than 50 megawatts of power to pay their own electricity costs. The survey also found residents' primary concerns about data centers were effects on electricity costs (24%), water and environmental impacts (19%), and health and safety impacts on nearby communities (13%).
Residents in North Nashville opposed plans for a data center proposed at the Fisk site. The article documents community pushback against the project.
The Tennessee Valley Authority board approved a new service agreement with SpaceXAI, a computing infrastructure company. The specific terms and location of the facility were not detailed in the available article text.
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board voted to change electricity rates for data centers, increasing charges by approximately 10% and adding an additional fee for loads over 5 megawatts. The same meeting advanced a TVA plan to significantly expand energy supply capacity to meet demand driven primarily by data centers, potentially doubling or tripling current capacity through fossil gas infrastructure.
The Tennessee Valley Authority board approved a new separate rate class for data centers effective October 1, which will increase power costs for data centers by approximately 10% over three years through a phased approach. The board also approved SpaceXAI as a directly served TVA customer under this new rate structure.
Three Memphis City Council members are proposing a temporary moratorium on data center development to study effects on water, utilities, and neighborhoods. The City Council will consider the resolution on Tuesday, and will also discuss allocating $3.3 million in tax revenue from xAI's Colossus data center to community projects.
Perry County commissioners scheduled a November 18 vote on a SALDO amendment addressing "large utility load" uses and are considering a policy to restrict non-disclosure agreements, measures that relate to data center siting and disclosure requirements in the county.
Approximately one-third of Indiana counties have adopted restrictions on data center development. The article does not specify which counties or the particular terms of the restrictions.
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz called for a federal review of data centers in Indiana, citing concerns about energy use, water use, and costs associated with the facilities.
U.S. Representative Spartz called for a federal review of data center expansion projects in Indiana. The article does not specify which counties or projects are subject to the call for review.
Arizona's attorney general has called for a halt to all data center projects across the state. The specific reasons, timeline, and legal mechanism for the proposed halt are not detailed in the article text provided.
Arizona Governor Kris Mayes called for a moratorium on new AI data center construction in the state, citing concerns about water and power availability during a resource shortage.
The Arizona Attorney General announced it will hear complaints about data centers but will not conduct a probe into them. The specific nature of the complaints and their geographic location within Arizona are not detailed in the headline.
North Carolina local governments have paused data center projects as opposition to AI infrastructure has increased. Specific details regarding affected counties, project names, and exact dates of the pause decisions are not provided in the article text.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality approved air permits for an Amazon data center project in Richmond County, North Carolina.
WhiteFiber agreed to purchase two data-center sites in North Carolina for $60 million.
Durham County has paused data center development, joining other areas in North Carolina that have implemented similar pauses on data center projects.
West Virginia state officials are considering an expansion of AI data center development as part of a strategy to generate tax revenue that could support eliminating the state income tax.
The data center industry is experiencing record-breaking construction activity while vacancy rates have reached all-time lows, indicating high demand for data center capacity across the market.
NextEra secured a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to support restarting the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Linn County, Iowa, which is tied to a long-term power purchase agreement with Google.
Georgia Power and OpenAI reached a contract agreement for data center operations. The article describes the contract terms but does not specify the county location or the exact date the agreement was finalized.
An administrative judge placed a hold on a permit for a proposed AI data center near Boulder City, Nevada, on federal Bureau of Land Management land, finding that the BLM may have acted arbitrarily in determining the data center project was substantially similar to an originally approved solar power plant project and thus did not require a separate environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The article discusses the growing data center industry in Texas and its effects on water resources. It describes water consumption concerns in communities including Taylor and Corpus Christi, instances of community members questioning data center development, lack of transparency in siting decisions in Grayson County and Bells, and economic benefits such as job creation and tax revenue associated with data center construction.
Texas lawmakers are examining water consumption by data centers in the state. The article indicates legislative scrutiny of data center water usage but does not specify a particular project, permit decision, or defined event date.
Amazon acquired an off-grid power plant in Texas permitted to emit up to 33 million tons of greenhouse gases annually to power a data center, using simple-cycle gas turbines rather than the more efficient combined-cycle units typically used in on-grid plants. The article reports that other data center projects across multiple states, including facilities for Meta in Ohio, Microsoft in Texas, Google in Texas, and xAI in Tennessee, are similarly adopting simple-cycle turbine technology for faster deployment and lower water consumption, though this approach results in higher emissions per unit of energy generated.
SpaceXAI subsidiary MZX Tech operates a data center facility in Southaven, Mississippi near the Tennessee border, running 69 temporary gas turbines with plans to replace them with 41 permanent structures. Nearby residents report continuous noise and air quality concerns including worsening asthma
Project River, a proposed $11.3 billion industrial campus in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, includes a large-scale data center paired with on-site power generation (1,500 MW capacity) using natural gas and biomass, and is designed to generate its own electricity and water on-site. Proponents announced the project would create approximately 2,600 direct and indirect jobs, generate tens of millions in annual public revenue for local schools and services, and revive the regional forestry industry
Data center growth in East Tennessee is raising questions about power demand and infrastructure expansion costs, including who will bear responsibility for funding necessary utility upgrades to support the facilities.
The Wright family announced Project River, a proposed 850-acre industrial campus in Bradley County, Tennessee designed to attract a data center operator and powered by on-site 1,000-megawatt gas and 500-megawatt biomass plants. The developers plan to seek rezoning and incorporation into Cleveland, with community meetings scheduled for September 1 and September 12 to present the project and gather feedback.
Data center growth in East Tennessee is raising questions about power demand in the region and how costs for utility expansion will be allocated among stakeholders.
Nevada approved a 155-mile power line project designed to supply electricity to data center facilities in the state.
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz requested a federal review of data center projects in Indiana. The specific projects, counties, and details of the review request are not provided in the article text supplied.
Article discusses the expansion of data centers in Indiana and across the United States, including their siting in residential or previously undeveloped areas.
The Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis unanimously approved a data center moratorium. The specific effective date and duration of the moratorium were not stated in the article.
Pima County is revising its data center regulations. The specific details of the revisions and their timing were not stated in the article text provided.
Cloudnium announced it is now accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility located in Tempe, Arizona.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Cloudnium announced it is accepting colocation deployments at its data center facility in Tempe, Arizona.
Pima County is investigating potential health risks associated with data center operations in the county.
A poll found that most Arizona voters oppose the construction of new large data centers in the state.
A Tampa-based contractor acquired a data center firm that operates a 625-acre campus in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, the acquisition date, or additional details about the facility or transaction.
According to PJM's market monitor, data center load accounted for 9% of PJM wholesale costs in 2026 year-to-date. This reflects data center electricity consumption trends within the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization.
Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduced a package of legislation addressing data centers at the national level. The article does not specify the content, scope, or status of the proposed legislation.
Local opposition to data center projects is growing in West Virginia. Trump made statements criticizing the anti-data center movement.
The Stafford County Planning Commission voted to support a proposed 590,000-square-foot data center complex in Stafford County, Virginia.
Aon announced an expansion of its Data Center Lease Program (DCLP) to offer $10 billion in insurance capacity for operational data center facilities, as projects transition from its construction program.
Oregon's governor directed a freeze on all state property transactions for data center projects through July 1, 2027, halting land sales for such facilities on state-owned land.
FlexSysAI announced a pilot program testing its grid-flexibility platform at a ResetData data center facility in collaboration with CSIRO and the University of Queensland. The pilot aims to demonstrate AI orchestration capabilities for grid management at the data center.
Georgia Tech professors held a discussion with Effingham County residents regarding data centers. The specific details of the discussion topic, timing, and outcomes are not provided in the available text.
An article discusses water management plans for an OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia, though specific details about the water arrangements and their status are not provided in the excerpt.
Georgia families filed a lawsuit against Meta related to a data center and allegations of water contamination. The specific county, filing date, and details of the contamination allegations are not stated in the article title.
Lubbock City Council passed a nonbinding resolution directing city staff to develop regulatory standards for large-scale data centers addressing water supply, electrical power resources, electrical infrastructure reliability, zoning, and other resource impacts before new data centers are built in the city. The council also held a public hearing on a proposed 18-month data center moratorium expected to be voted on later in the month, with a Planning and Zoning Commission presentation scheduled for September 10.
The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider a rezoning application for Project Tomahawk, a proposed 225,000-square-foot data center on 37.3 acres near FM 1385 and Parvin Road, after the application was rescheduled from an Aug. 18 meeting to Sept. 1. Town staff received 34 comments in opposition and one in support as of the article's publication.
Dozens of Bradley County residents protested a proposed $11.3 billion energy campus called "Project River" that would include an on-site power plant and potentially a data center. The protest occurred after residents expressed dissatisfaction with a developer informational meeting where questions were not permitted, and concerns about water usage, environmental impact, noise, air pollution, tax incentives, and property values remain unaddressed.
A survey of 1,200 Tennessee residents found 61% opposed tax breaks for data centers and 70% supported House Bill 1847, which requires data centers using more than 50 megawatts of power to pay their own electricity costs. The survey also found residents' primary concerns about data centers were electricity costs (24%), water and environmental impacts (19%), and health and safety impacts on nearby communities (13%).
A company developing a data center near Nashville Zoo filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville. The specific claims and circumstances of the litigation are not detailed in the available text.
We Make Indiana, an advocacy organization, called for a Fair Share Agreement with Microsoft regarding a data center project in the South Bend area.
Lenders are increasing scrutiny of data center financing arrangements as community opposition to data center projects grows across the United States.
Amazon is developing a nearly 3,000-acre data center project near Houston, Texas.
A leaked Republican memo flagged data center development as an emerging issue in Senate races, indicating political concern about community opposition to data center projects. The memo characterized data center siting as a "sleeper issue" with potential electoral implications.
Multiple jurisdictions in the Chesapeake Bay region are implementing bans and moratoriums on data center development. The article reports on regional policy responses to data center siting across Maryland and surrounding areas.
Grading work is set to begin at a Google data center campus project in Botetourt County, Virginia.
The Chesterfield County board postponed a vote on a proposal to use revenue from data center operations to reduce the county's car tax by approximately half.
Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman announced a candidacy for board chair with opposition to data center development as a stated priority.
Article discusses growing legislative responses to data center siting across multiple U.S. statehouses, covering industry trends in data center opposition and regulatory developments at the state level without focusing on a specific named project or location.
SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed subsidiary, will develop a former 3M campus in Texas as an R&D tech center with $1 billion allocated for the project. The article does not specify the county or exact date of the announcement.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates hold differing positions on data center policy. The article discusses how data centers have become a point of divergence among candidates seeking the governorship, though specific projects, locations, or policy details are not described in the provided text.
Data center developers are required to demonstrate access to scalable and reliable power supplies before beginning construction, reflecting increased electricity demand in the US data center industry.
Austin is developing new regulations to manage and potentially restrict large-scale data center projects in the city.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller called on Governor Greg Abbott to donate campaign contributions received from data center developers and operators to the AgriStress Helpline, citing concerns about data center expansion's impact on water supplies, electric grid, agricultural land, and rural communities across Texas. Miller also called for a special legislative session to address data center growth and establish protections for water, farmland, rural communities, and the electric grid.
Fermi America signed a binding lease agreement with TensorWave for up to 650MW of data center capacity at Project Matador near Amarillo, Texas, with an initial 222MW of capacity targeted to begin in the second half of 2027 and expansion rights for two additional data centers. The facility will support AMD GPU deployments and is expected to generate approximately $6.5 billion in contracted revenue over a 15-year term.
Hut 8 Mining presented its proposed Beacon Point data center project in Calallen, Texas to the Calallen Independent School District board. Residents raised questions during public comment about noise, electricity use, water demand, and the project's proximity to a school, while company representatives described mitigation measures including use of its own water supply and prepaid electricity costs.
State Rep. Aftyn Behn announced a proposal to file legislation in the 2027 Tennessee legislative session that would impose a three-year pause on new data center tax exemption certificates while the state develops improved tracking of the financial impact of those exemptions. The proposal would also require the Tennessee Department of Revenue to report annual costs, identify facilities receiving exemptions, and provide compliance information.
The Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors approved a new data center rate class that includes grid connection fees and higher electricity rates for data centers in the Tennessee Valley region.
A proposed AI data center in Memphis, Tennessee has prompted community opposition in a predominantly Black neighborhood citing pollution concerns.
Citizens in Fulton County, Indiana are engaged in ongoing efforts to shape data center zoning ordinance provisions. The article describes community participation in the local regulatory process governing data center siting and operations.
North Carolina approved diesel generator permits for an Amazon data center project. The specific county and date of the approval were not stated in the article text provided.
The Atlanta metropolitan area has become the leading location for new data center construction in the United States, according to the article's findings on data center development trends.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as a potential source of tax revenue to support elimination of state income tax.
A vote on a proposal to halt data center projects in Loudoun County, Virginia was delayed. The specific date of the delayed vote was not stated in the article text provided.
Walker County implemented a moratorium on data center development. A land sale in Rossville related to potential data center siting occurred in the county.
ERCOT announced it intends to complete Governor Greg Abbott's comprehensive audit of approximately 300 data center projects seeking grid connections in Texas by December 10, 2026. The audit will examine whether data centers are self-sufficient in power and water or reliant on the grid and local communities, and will inform ERCOT's interconnection process for large loads.
Texas state senators held a Senate Committee hearing on data center water usage, during which state agencies reported low response rates to mandatory water use surveys, researchers presented estimates of current and projected data center water consumption, and data center company representatives and community members provided testimony on the industry's water impacts and the need for regulation.
Protesters gathered in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 21, 2026 to oppose Project Jupiter, a $165 billion data center complex planned near the Mexican border. The article reports on bipartisan opposition to data center development across multiple states including Nebraska, New Mexico, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming, citing concerns about farmland loss, water supply depletion, and electricity costs, while also documenting support from labor unions and government officials citing job creation and economic benefits.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a halt on new data center grid connections pending a state audit of power and water use. ERCOT is evaluating over 474 gigawatts of capacity requests, approximately 90% from data center projects, and the pause delayed the finalization of ERCOT's "Batch Zero" review process that was scheduled for August 7.
A $280 million data center project is planned to begin construction in Central Texas during the current year. The specific county and groundbreaking date are not stated in the article title.
Wright Brothers construction company is proposing an $11.3 billion development in Bradley County, Tennessee, with residents raising concerns about water, electricity, and noise impacts. The project developer stated that traffic and environmental studies will be conducted after a land use change is approved, while residents at a public meeting expressed frustration that their concerns were not addressed and studies have not yet been completed.
The Michigan City Council is considering a moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify when the council vote will occur.
The Milford Town Council voted against implementing a moratorium on data center development in the town.
Governor Shapiro issued an executive order concerning data centers, and local residents provided reactions to the order.
Data center developers in Arizona are changing their strategies in response to community opposition that has delayed or halted multiple projects in the state.
West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack advocated for increased local control over state data center policy, according to reporting by WOWK 13 News.
An article discussing Loudoun County, Virginia's experience with data center growth as a reference point for Maryland's consideration of data center expansion policies.
This is a general industry trend piece discussing how data centers are reshaping America through infrastructure investment, power and water consumption, and regional economic impacts, without reference to a specific named project, location, or dated event.
A lawsuit was filed against DeKalb County regarding its moratorium on new data centers. The specific details of the plaintiff, defendant claims, and case status are not provided in the article text supplied.
Local governments in coastal Georgia have imposed moratoriums on data center development. The specific counties and effective dates of these moratoriums are not stated in the article text provided.
A poll conducted in Texas found bipartisan opposition to data centers among respondents. The article reports on public sentiment regarding data center development in the state without specifying particular projects or locations.
The Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs held an interim hearing on data center water usage, hearing testimony from state agencies, data center operators, and local officials. The Texas Water Development Board reported a 30 percent response rate from a survey of 324 data center facilities, while the Public Utility Commission received responses from 57 companies representing 144 data centers. Committee members and local officials raised concerns about communication gaps between data center developers and local jurisdictions, with testimony indicating that some operators complete land purchases and utility company communications before informing county or city officials.
Executives from Lancium and QTS Data Centers testified before the Texas Senate Water, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee regarding data center projects in West Texas, including facilities in Abilene, Childress, Turkey, and Armstrong County. County officials and state senators questioned the companies on water use, infrastructure costs, tax contributions, and data privacy concerns, with the committee expected to make recommendations to the Legislature in 2027.
The Abilene Chamber of Commerce and Texas Tribune hosted a public panel discussion on August 26 in Abilene, Texas, where panelists including a Google representative and Taylor County Judge discussed data center development's economic and infrastructure impacts. Community members raised questions about the effects on local electricity, water, roads, and housing resources.
A coalition including the Save Our Springs Alliance scheduled a demonstration outside the Marriott Hotel in downtown Austin on September 2 during the DataCloud USA conference to oppose data center development. The group called for state-level restrictions on data center scale and resource use, while the Austin City Council was drafting regulations for data centers that could include caps on energy demand, building size, and site acreage.
Anthropic signed a $35 billion cloud capacity agreement with Lambda for 350MW of capacity at a data center under development in Nueces County, Texas near Corpus Christi, with Nvidia holding the lease. The data center campus, called "Beacon Point" and developed by Hut 8, spans 525 acres and targets 1GW total capacity with initial energization in Q1 2027.
Global Energy Monitor reported that the 12 largest gas power projects planned in Texas are all intended to run data centers, with multiple projects across the state expected to emit millions of tons of greenhouse gases annually. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in August a "pause" on data center proposals and urged developers to build their own power plants rather than draw from the state's electrical grid.
SpaceXAI's Colossus 2 data center in Memphis, Tennessee became operational on September 3, 2026, reaching approximately 946 MW of IT power capacity and claiming the title of world's largest AI data center. The facility uses temporary natural gas turbines alongside grid power, with legal and regulatory challenges surrounding the temporary turbines and plans to replace them with a permanent 1.2 GW gas power plant by mid-2027.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, speaking at the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Infrastructure Summit, stated that the EPA opposes broad data center moratoriums and urged state and local governments to distinguish between data center projects that can be developed responsibly and those raising legitimate environmental and infrastructure concerns. Zeldin noted the EPA does not plan to develop a single national environmental standard for data centers and that the Trump administration has pursued policies intended to encourage data center development while addressing energy demand and infrastructure costs.
A vehicle rollover crash was reported at a Microsoft data center construction site in St. Joseph County, Indiana, and emergency crews responded to the incident.
Conroe is moving forward with a plan to establish regulatory guardrails on data center development in the city.
Optical manufacturer Lumentum announced plans to open a facility in North Carolina to produce lasers for AI data center applications.
Pittsylvania County approved a data center tax rate. The article indicates this represents progress toward an unspecified goal related to a data center project in the county.
A North Loop Neighborhood Association meeting drew significant attendance to discuss a proposed data center project in the area. The article does not specify the outcome of the meeting or provide details on the project's status.
Chesapeake City Council voted to restrict the locations where data centers can be sited within the city limits.
The Stafford County Planning Commission voted to support a proposed 590,000-square-foot data center complex in Stafford County, Virginia.
Chesapeake has moved to restrict data center development, and Virginia Beach has paused data center activities or decisions.
An interactive map tracker documents over 600 data center projects operating or planned across Texas.
President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have taken differing positions on data center expansion in Texas. Abbott has directed regulators to ensure data centers cover their own infrastructure costs and called on developers to add their own power generation rather than rely on the state grid, while Trump stated that Texas's cautious approach to data centers is a mistake given the economic investment potential. Dallas ranks as the world's top primary data center market, and the state is experiencing rapid data center growth driven by artificial intelligence demand, creating debate over how to accommodate the industry while managing impacts on the electric grid.
State Senator Sam Givhan stated that constituents in the Tennessee Valley region of Alabama oppose new data center construction, citing energy concerns. Several Alabama cities including Fort Payne, Cullman, Birmingham, Leeds, and Homewood have enacted moratoriums on new data center projects.
DC BLOX, an Atlanta-based digital infrastructure company, proposed a 50-megawatt data center adjacent to the Nashville Zoo in Tennessee. The zoo launched a public petition that gathered over 500,000 signatures within four weeks, citing concerns about noise, light pollution, and potential disruption to animal breeding programs and care. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell filed legislation in late June seeking to allow the city to acquire the property, with the process expected to take six to eight weeks.
Officials in Page, Arizona approved a land sale agreement for a 500-acre parcel to Huntley LLC for $7 million, with the company intending to build a 1 gigawatt data center. The LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, bordering the proposed site, passed a resolution opposing the project due to concerns about water use during drought conditions. Additionally, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma enacted a moratorium on data centers in March, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma declared opposition to data center construction in July, and the Cherokee Nation announced a ban on hyperscale data center development on tribally owned and trust lands in August.
A county planning and development agenda included details regarding an Amazon data center project, though the specific nature of the agenda item and its outcome are not detailed in the provided text.
The article provides an update on the status of Project Blue, a data center project proposed for Tucson, Arizona, one year after its initial announcement. The specific current status and details of the project's progress are not provided in the excerpt supplied.
The article discusses data center development occurring in Indiana and across the United States, including instances where facilities are being sited in residential or previously undeveloped areas.
A Virginia community is divided regarding the benefits that data centers provide to the local area, with residents expressing differing views on the economic and infrastructure impacts of data center development in the region.
A dispute has emerged regarding water use related to an Amazon data center proposal in King George County, Virginia, with community members raising concerns about water availability and usage for the facility.
A developer filed an application to bring a data center to Madison Heights, Virginia. The specific details of the project, including the developer's name, facility specifications, and timeline, are not provided in the article text available.
A civic group in Fairfax County, Virginia voted to oppose the Plaza 500 data center and substation project. The article does not specify the date of the vote.
ERCOT is conducting an audit of data centers in Texas, ordered by the governor, with completion expected by December.
The mayor of Leesburg, Georgia commented on a data center ordinance, citing concerns about potential legal liability for the city.
Rural Georgia residents stated that data center rules were adopted by local officials without a public hearing or advance notice to residents.
An article discussing water resource considerations for potential data center development in South Georgia, focusing on the Floridan Aquifer's capacity and the importance of managing both water quantity and quality for water-intensive industrial projects in the region.
The Economic Development Authority of Columbia County approved a memorandum of understanding with Kinetic Infrastructure Solutions, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., for a data center project representing a $17 billion investment. The project site will be governed by the county's Data Center zoning district, which includes 500-foot residential buffers, noise limits, closed-loop cooling, and other operational requirements.
Texas became the first major data center hub to freeze new grid connections for data centers and investigate their plans, with grid operator ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission requiring comprehensive audits that disclose ultimate ownership, taxpayer-funded incentives, water use, and on-site power generation plans. Pennsylvania and Ohio have enacted similar regulatory measures including stricter permitting requirements and collateral/study fee requirements, which have resulted in utilities reducing their data center demand forecasts.
A survey of North Texas cities indicates concerns about the region's data center infrastructure. The article does not specify which cities participated, what specific infrastructure concerns were identified, or what actions, if any, resulted from the survey.
The Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs held a hearing to examine data center water and power consumption. State agencies reported low response rates to surveys on resource usage, with the Texas Water Development Board receiving a 30 percent response rate from surveyed facilities and the Public Utility Commission receiving responses from 144 of 377 contacted data centers. Committee members, data center representatives, academic experts, and local officials provided testimony regarding cooling systems, water usage, and tax revenue impacts across multiple Texas counties.
This appears to be an industry trend analysis covering data center market conditions across North America in the first half of 2026. Without access to the full article text, specific locations, projects, or events cannot be determined.
More than half of Texas data centers did not respond to a water use inquiry, which constitutes a violation of law according to the report.
Pima County is reviewing potential health risks associated with growth in data center development in the region.
West Virginia is considering leveraging an AI data center industry expansion to generate revenue that could support eliminating the state income tax.
LEO Construction Company is supporting data center development in Northern Virginia's data center corridor. The article does not specify which projects, facilities, or counties are involved.
A guest commentary argues that Maryland should adopt a moratorium on data center development. The article presents arguments for implementing restrictions on data center siting in the state.
Starwood Digital Ventures announced plans to develop a data center called Project Tamarack in Mason County, West Virginia, with a planned $12 billion investment, expecting over 1,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs, and stating it will use a closed-loop cooling system to limit water consumption. The project received high-impact data center certification from the state.
Harris County leaders stated that a data center moratorium is unnecessary. A Columbus area coalition was formed in response to data center development in the region.
Floyd County, Georgia scheduled a public comment period and possible vote on a proposed ordinance regulating data center development, to be held on August 25 at 6 p.m. The ordinance would restrict data centers to heavy industrial zoning districts and establish safeguards and standards for permits, addressing resident concerns about noise, utility and water usage, environmental impacts, and land use.
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposed 2 million square foot data center project in Ellenwood, Georgia on August 13, 2025, after nearly a year of community opposition citing environmental and infrastructure concerns. The project proposed by PCC-DeKalb LLC was to be built on a 95-acre site with an electric substation and three buildings, but the county's Department of Planning had previously recommended denial.
Texas is projected to forgo $3.2 billion in sales-tax revenue over two years due to a sales-tax exemption for data centers established in 2013 and expanded in 2015. Governor Abbott announced a pause on data center approvals seeking ERCOT grid connections pending a comprehensive audit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT, while OpenAI and Meta committed to comply with his standards
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a directive to halt all data center connections to the Texas electrical grid pending a comprehensive audit of projects' planned power and water consumption, ownership, and other information. Data center industry leaders expressed divided views on the pause, with some calling it a necessary step to separate speculative projects from legitimate developers, while others characterized it as politically motivated and damaging to the state's competitive advantage.
Jim Cramer stated that data center development faces increased pushback from politicians and local communities over electricity costs and water use, with governors in Pennsylvania and Texas calling for stricter requirements on projects. Cramer noted that larger technology companies with greater financial resources may be better positioned to meet regulatory requirements than smaller developers.
Amazon acquired an 8,000-acre plot in Pecos County, Texas, where it plans to develop a data center powered by an on-site natural gas generation facility with a capacity of up to 7.65GW, along with battery storage and solar capacity, with construction permits filed for three data center buildings.
A regional survey and overview article documenting multiple data center projects in North Texas at various stages of planning and development, including a rezoning denial in Prosper, a moratorium vote in Fort Worth, a 90-day pause in Denton, and an ongoing recall petition effort in Granbury related to Project Patriot. The article reports that 96% of surveyed local governments cite strain on water resources and 81% express concern about power grid strain from data center development.
The article reports on Arizona cities caught between data center industry interests and community concerns, and lawmakers reaching a deal on data center regulation, while also covering a separate proposal regarding water sourcing from California rivers.
California lawmakers passed data center ratepayer protection bills and sent them to the governor for approval. The bills aim to address ratepayer impacts from data center operations in the state.
A Washington state official proposed data centers as a potential economic strategy to generate revenue that could be used to eliminate the state's sales tax. The article discusses data centers as a fiscal policy mechanism rather than a specific project or siting decision.
West Virginia is considering elimination of state income tax as part of a plan to support data center development in the state.
Chesterfield County, Virginia implemented a halt on new data center projects while considering a reduction to the car tax rate. The article does not specify the date the moratorium was enacted.
Walker County extended its data center moratorium for 180 days and established a study group to examine data center impacts in the county.
The Cobb County commission extended an existing data center moratorium for an additional 180 days. The specific date of this commission action is not stated in the article text provided.
Austin City Council voted unanimously to fast-track regulations on hyperscale data centers, directing city staff to propose code amendments by December that could restrict or ban large data centers from city limits. The council cited concerns about water and electricity strain on municipal systems and impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.
Gas-fired power capacity in development in the United States tied to data centers increased 50% to 378 GW in the first half of the year, with Texas accounting for nearly one-third of the U.S. pipeline at 122 GW, a 51% increase in six months. The analysis notes that turbine supply constraints, financing uncertainty, local data center moratoriums, and public opposition create uncertainty about which projects will be built.
The article discusses shifting political positions on data center development across multiple U.S. states, noting that Republican candidates in Texas, Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Ohio have recently reversed earlier support for data centers or announced opposition to new projects, citing voter concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, and job impacts, while President Trump continues to support data center development.
Amazon Web Services has confirmed investment in a gas-burning power plant in Pecos County, Texas, designed to supply up to 7.65 gigawatts of energy to a planned data center. The plant's 35 turbines would be permitted to emit 33 million tons of CO2 annually if it comes online as planned.
A woman in Shasta County, California is seeking to prevent data center development in the county.
Indianapolis is preparing to vote on a data center moratorium, with technology companies seeking support from local groups to influence the outcome.
Arizona Attorney General Mayes is seeking a moratorium on new data center construction in the state, facing opposition to the proposal.
Local zoning boards are described as exercising authority over data center and AI infrastructure siting decisions, affecting where such facilities can be located and developed.
A poll found that a majority of Arizona voters support imposing limits on new data center development in the state.
A data center developer in Central Pennsylvania announced commitments of millions of dollars in support to the community as part of efforts to secure local backing for a project.
A candidate announced a run for Loudoun County chair and identified data centers as a top issue in the county. Loudoun County, Virginia has been a major location for data center development.
Students are participating in a local effort to block an Amazon data center project in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The NAACP issued a warning regarding potential impacts of data center development on West Virginia communities. The article addresses concerns about how the data center boom may affect residents in the state.
West Virginia has received data center deals valued at more than $80 billion. The article does not specify which counties are affected or provide a specific date for when these deals were announced or agreed to.
The article discusses data center cooling and thermal fluid management as an industry-wide operational concern driven by rapid data center growth, without reference to a specific facility, location, or project event.
A complaint was filed regarding alleged illegal data center zoning in Georgia. The specific location, zoning violation details, and outcome of the complaint are not stated in the article text provided.
A Walker County study committee is examining data center regulations in response to community interest in the topic. The article does not specify whether a particular project is under review or what regulatory changes, if any, are being considered.
Experts addressed Augusta officials regarding considerations beyond zoning in an ongoing data center debate in Richmond County, Georgia.
Texas Governor Abbott made a statement critical of data centers, characterizing them as responsible for their own difficulties, in the context of Texas's role in hosting AI infrastructure growth.
The Tennessee Valley Authority proposed a new power rate for data centers effective in October, with an average increase of 10%.
The Tennessee Valley Authority established a new electricity rate structure for data centers in response to increased demand for data center services in the TVA service region.
A city in southern Indiana approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects following resident opposition to such developments in the area.
A lawsuit was filed against Wilmington regarding an emergency rezoning decision for a data center project. The article does not specify the date the lawsuit was filed or the underlying facts of the case.
Multiple data center projects in Phoenix are experiencing delays due to increased public opposition and regulatory requirements. The article indicates that community backlash and mounting regulations are affecting project timelines in the region.
Arizona voters expressed opposition to new data center development in the state. The article indicates public sentiment against expansion of data center projects in Arizona, though specific counties, project details, and vote dates are not specified in the available text.
A lawsuit was filed against the City of Wilmington regarding an emergency rezoning decision made for a data center project.
A poll conducted by Elon University found that opposition to data centers is growing among North Carolina residents. The article reports on public sentiment regarding data centers in the state based on survey findings.
A North Dakota senator has proposed a one-year pause on data center projects in the state, citing concerns about environmental impact.
The City of Chesapeake, Virginia is soliciting public input on data center regulations and rules.
Data center announcements have been made in West Virginia, with community members raising concerns regarding water usage and the transparency of the announcement process.
Google announced a $9 billion investment in data center infrastructure in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with the article tracing the historical factors that led to the county securing the project.
The article discusses projections that data center power consumption in the United States will reach levels comparable to entire nations' electricity demand, framing electrical power availability as a critical constraint for AI infrastructure development.
Residents of Statesboro, Georgia protested a proposed rezoning for a data center project. The article does not specify the outcome of the protest or rezoning decision.
A data center proposal in Lovejoy, Georgia was withdrawn following community opposition to the project.
Governor Abbott and data center industry leaders promoted an audit of data centers in Texas, though the audit was noted to lack specific details in its findings or scope.
The Tennessee Valley Authority modified its rates with the stated purpose of facilitating data center development in its service region.
Marion County passed a moratorium on data centers by unanimous vote. The specific date of the vote and details of the moratorium's scope or duration were not provided in the article text.
Howard County approved a one-year moratorium on data center permits. The moratorium halts the processing of new data center permit applications in the county for the specified period.
A utility panel voted to reconsider a proposed AES Indiana rate increase, with new evidence related to a data center project and acquisition to be included in the reconsideration process.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners established a Data Center Committee. The article does not provide additional details about the committee's purpose, timeline, or specific projects under consideration.
Faith leaders issued a statement urging Microsoft to share tax savings from a data center project in Indiana. The article does not specify the county or exact date of the statement.
Amazon is constructing a large data center facility in Indiana. The article provides visual documentation of the ongoing construction project.
The Pinal County board voted to reject a large data center project. The specific date of the board's vote and details of the project were not stated in the article text provided.
The Tucson City Council voted 6-1 to approve new zoning rules for data centers in the city.
Greensboro city leaders held a public hearing to discuss a proposed moratorium on data center development in the city.
A poll of North Carolina voters found that a majority oppose data centers in the state. The poll also found voters are not concerned about voter fraud.
Michigan voters approved a ballot measure regarding data centers. The specific details of the measure and its provisions are not provided in the text excerpt available.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as a potential source of revenue to support eliminating the state income tax.
The Charleston Gazette-Mail reported that West Virginia leaders have not addressed public health costs associated with large-scale data center development in the state.
A Fort Worth City Council meeting addressed a $10 billion data center project, with tensions arising during discussion. The specific outcome and details of council action were not provided in the article text supplied.
Shareholders of Ellwood Thompson's parent company approved a merger with a data center company. The article does not specify the county, specific data center location, or date of the shareholder vote.
Loudoun County postponed a vote on a proposal that would have halted 23 data center projects in the county.
Fulton County rejected incentives for a data center project. The specific details of the project and incentive package were not provided in the article text available for review.
The mayor and city council of Statesboro voted 3-2 to approve rezoning for the Burkhalter data center project. The vote took place in Bulloch County, Georgia.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce responded to claims of misinformation and disinformation regarding data centers in the state, addressing public discourse about the data center industry.
The article examines water availability concerns related to Texas's expanding data center industry and its potential impact on residential water supply.
A Fort Worth City Council meeting took place regarding a $10 billion data center project, during which tensions arose among attendees. The specific outcome of the council meeting and details of the project proposal are not provided in the headline alone.
Congressional candidate Chaz Molder stated support for pauses on data center development as part of his campaign platform in the Memphis area.
Valparaiso is implementing a moratorium related to data centers, and Munster is addressing data center concerns. The specific details of these actions are referenced as upcoming government agenda items in northwest Indiana.
A Meta data center facility in Lebanon, Indiana is operational and has contributed to increased business activity in the area.
Amazon is considering a site in Homer City for a potential data center project. The specific location and timeline for any development decision were not stated in the article.
An Indianapolis city council voted to advance a data center moratorium proposal, though the measure has not yet received final approval.
An Arizona county released a report documenting potential human-health effects associated with large data centers operating in the region. The report's findings prompted reaction from county officials regarding the identified health impacts.
Spartanburg city council members indicated that the NorthMark data center project will proceed. The article does not provide specific details about the council action, timeline, or project specifications.
A proposed data center project in southeast Raleigh, North Carolina was withdrawn following community opposition to the project.
Aurora, Colorado is scheduled to discuss new data center regulations at a city meeting on Monday. The article does not specify what changes are proposed or what the outcome of the discussion will be.
Bristol, Virginia is considering an ordinance that would place restrictions on data centers in the city.
Virginia lawmakers have initiated a review of the state's data center tax exemption policy. The article indicates legislative activity regarding tax incentives for data centers in the state, though specific counties, projects, or dates of the review are not stated.
West Virginia officials reported that a data center in the state received a $45 billion artificial intelligence investment, according to a statement by an official identified as Morrisey.
Data center water consumption in Virginia has increased, while total statewide water use has declined overall. The article presents consumption data comparing data center water use trends against broader Virginia water usage patterns.
Meta's $1.2 billion data center facility in Kuna, Idaho has begun operations. The facility is Meta's second AI-optimized data center.
Multiple towns in Georgia are implementing measures to restrict data center development in response to concerns about water consumption, power demand, and noise impacts. The article describes local efforts to curb data center siting through regulatory action.
A lawsuit was filed against DeKalb County regarding its moratorium on new data centers. The specific details of the plaintiff, claims, and timing of the lawsuit are not provided in the article text supplied.
Former Fulton County commissioner Natalie Hall called for increased transparency regarding data centers, while Fulton County opposed tax breaks for data center projects.
Citizens filed a lawsuit challenging the zoning decision for an OpenAI data center project in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, the date the lawsuit was filed, or the current status of the legal challenge.
A report from Ceres examines the relationship between data center electricity consumption and water use, noting that data centers' water footprint is growing as their power demands increase.
Meta is constructing a $14 billion data center campus in El Paso, Texas, which has become a topic in the state's gubernatorial race.
The Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to deny a rezoning request for a data center project in Prosper, Texas.
Texas power demand forecasts were reduced following a pause in data center growth. The specific details of which data centers or regions were affected, and the timeline of the pause, are not stated in the article text provided.
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The moratorium will pause new data center siting and permitting decisions in the jurisdiction during this period.
Data center growth in East Tennessee is raising questions about regional power demand and the allocation of costs for utility infrastructure expansion to support that growth.
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium will pause new data center development in the jurisdiction during this period.
An article providing details about an Amazon data center facility located in Indiana. The article contains descriptive information about the facility's characteristics and operations.
The mayor of Lansing stated that data centers will not be permitted in the village. The article does not provide a specific date for this statement or detail the mechanism by which this position will be enforced.
An Indiana power provider proposed a $59 million rate cut, citing increased revenue from data centers and other large customers. The proposal could potentially reduce residential users' annual bills by approximately $100.
A Republican lieutenant governor nominee rejected a proposed pause on Arizona data center development. The article does not specify which county or the date of the nominee's statement.
A proposed data center project in La Osa, Pinal County, Arizona was not approved following opposition from local residents and groups.
Hosting provider Namecheap experienced a service outage caused by a cooling failure at a data center facility. The specific location of the affected data center was not stated in the article.
Casa Grande approved a data center waiver as part of a settlement of Proposition 207 claims valued at $146 million.
Tucson Electric Power is developing a 15-year power plan, and questions have been raised regarding transparency in the planning process and the role of data centers in the utility's future power demand projections.
Article discusses data center industry's water consumption and its effects on water availability in western United States regions, addressing the relationship between data center expansion and drought conditions affecting the region.
The Pinal County board voted to reject a large data center project. The specific date of the board's vote and details about the project were not provided in the article text.
Lee County commissioners voted against motions to pause a data center project in Sanford, North Carolina, allowing the project to proceed.
A leaked Republican memo identified data center development as a potential issue affecting Senate races in North Carolina, indicating political concern about community reaction to data center projects in the state.
The article reports on community response to data center development in Loudoun County, Virginia, with residents expressing concerns about tradeoffs associated with data center siting in the area.
Governor Morrisey announced a new $12 billion data center project in Mason County, West Virginia.
A second certified data center was announced for Mason County, West Virginia. The article does not specify the date of the announcement or provide additional details about the facility.
Skanska, a construction company, signed a $1.19 billion contract to build data centers in the United States. The article does not specify the location, county, state, or timeline for the project.
Georgia Power requested an extension of the deadline for the Public Service Commission to review its contract with OpenAI, which concerns a data center infrastructure project in Georgia.
The Marietta city council voted to approve rezoning for a data center project following extended public debate. The rezoning decision allows the data center development to proceed in the city.
A judge heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by a homeowners association and homeowners against a data center project in Westlake, Texas. The specific details of the claims and arguments presented were not disclosed in the available article text.
Texas lawmakers are working to implement tracking of water usage by data centers as the state experiences water shortage conditions. The article concerns legislative efforts to monitor data center water consumption in response to statewide water scarcity.
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 10% rate increase for data centers. The stated rationale was to protect household rate payers from bearing data center power costs.
A proposed data center project in White County, Tennessee proceeded despite a local ban on such facilities. The White County Executive is reviewing legal options in response to the project bypassing the local prohibition.
An EPA proposal regarding data center plans and public transparency has been reported. The article does not specify a particular data center project, county, or event date.
Google held an open house on August 21 to address community questions regarding its data center project in the Fort Wayne area of Allen County, Indiana.
An opinion piece discusses Texas's approach to data center development, advocating for a comprehensive state plan rather than a pause on data center projects.
Internal Amazon documents describe a major overhaul of one of the world's largest AI data centers, though the specific location, details of the overhaul, and timeline are not stated in the available text.
An article discussing how a potential Biggs-Kerr administration would address data center policy and development in Arizona, with commentary from Sine Kerr on the topic.
An Arizona county advanced a proposal for a 4-month moratorium on new data center projects, citing concerns about water and power consumption.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a statewide pause on data center construction in Arizona. The specific counties affected and the date of this call are not stated in the article headline provided.
A third data center has been proposed for Richmond County, North Carolina, with neighbors expressing divided opinions on the project.
Community opposition to a data center project near a historic battlefield in Virginia has become a model for other groups organizing against similar projects.
PJM, a regional grid operator, proposed a requirement that data centers provide their own power generation rather than drawing from the regional grid. The article does not specify which state or county the proposal would affect.
West Virginia is considering AI data center development as part of economic strategy to generate revenue that could support elimination of state income tax.
Tersis Technologies and Flux Core entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to integrate waste-to-energy generation with decentralized data center infrastructure. The specific locations and implementation details were not stated in the article text provided.
Bitdeer purchased 200 acres in Milam County, Texas for expansion of AI and HPC data center capabilities.
Crusoe Energy Company signed a reported $13 billion deal with Jane Street. The agreement is stated to run for five years.
TDS withdrew its plans to fully acquire Array Digital Infrastructure. The parties did not reach an agreement on the transaction.
Senator Raphael Warnock held a news conference to express opposition to a planned data center in Georgia. The specific location, project details, and date of the news conference are not stated in the available text.
Data centers in Southeast Georgia are driving expansion of the regional power grid to meet increased electricity demand from these facilities.
Georgia is experiencing increased community opposition to data center development projects. The article discusses growing resistance to the state's data center industry expansion, though specific projects, locations, or details of opposition are not provided in the text supplied.
The City of Statesboro approved rezoning for a data center project. The approval proceeded despite protests from community members opposed to the project.
Texas Governor Abbott ordered a pause on data center approvals. The article discusses the scope and potential effects of this directive on data center projects in the state.
Bowie County commissioners approved a data center land sale and related budget and tax rate measures. The vote took place amid public opposition to the transaction.
A survey found that North Texas communities lack preparedness for rapid data center growth in the region. The survey assessed local readiness for data center development and infrastructure demands.
A public meeting was held regarding the Wright Brothers Project River, a possible data center in Tennessee. The meeting structure did not include a designated period for public input or comment.
The article reports on a trend of private gas plant development in the United States driven by increased power demand from AI infrastructure and data centers, though specific locations, projects, or facilities are not identified in the provided text.
RadiusDC announced that its Nashville data center will use approximately 700 gallons of water per day.
A dispute over a data center project proposed near the Nashville Zoo proceeded to federal court. The article does not specify the date the case was filed in federal court.
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved a 10% rate increase for data centers. The stated rationale was to protect household rate payers from bearing data center power costs.
The Tennessee Valley Authority modified its rate structure to better accommodate data center operations. The specific details of the rate changes and their implementation timeline are not provided in the article text available.
Walker County extended its data center moratorium for 180 days and established a study group to examine data center-related issues in the county.
The nonprofit organization We Make Indiana called for a Fair Share Agreement with Microsoft regarding a data center project in the South Bend area. The organization's statement represents a community position on terms for the data center's development and operation.
Vermillion County Commissioners held a meeting to address future data center development in the county. The specific outcomes or decisions made were not detailed in the available text.
Valparaiso's Plan Commission voted to advance a data center moratorium. The moratorium proposal now moves forward in the local approval process.
A proposed JPG data center project in Jefferson County, Indiana is projected to generate approximately $60 million in annual tax revenue.
A leaked GOP memo identified data center projects as a potential issue affecting Senate races in North Carolina, citing community backlash against data center development.
A North Carolina county is developing a $5 billion data center hub on land formerly used for textile operations. The project represents a shift in the county's economic base from manufacturing to data center infrastructure.
A developer withdrew a planned data center project in North Carolina amid ongoing efforts by local jurisdictions to implement moratoriums on data center development.
The Fredericksburg City Council voted to reject the 1500 Gateway data center project. The specific date of the vote was not stated in the article.
The EPA has proposed a change that would affect public disclosure of data center plans in Virginia. The article discusses how the proposal may impact public access to information about data center development.
Dallas-Fort Worth has become the leading data center market globally, replacing Virginia's previous position as the top market for data center deployment.
Data center growth in Virginia is increasing power demand, requiring Dominion Energy to purchase additional electricity in wholesale power markets at higher costs to meet the additional load from data center operations.
Hyperscale Data ended cryptomining operations at a Michigan data center facility to prepare for incoming neocloud customer operations.
California lawmakers passed legislation that would create separate electricity tariffs for large data centers and send the bills to the governor for approval.
Multiple towns in Georgia are implementing measures to address concerns related to data center development, including constraints on water use, power consumption, and noise. The article describes local government responses to strain on resources and infrastructure attributed to data center expansion in the state.
Power grid infrastructure projects in Southeast Georgia are supporting data center development in the region. The article indicates that utility upgrades are enabling data center expansion, though specific project names, locations, timelines, and details are not provided in the excerpt available.
An article examining a data center deal in Coastal Georgia that involved non-public negotiations or undisclosed terms between parties involved in the project's development or approval.
DeKalb County commissioners voted to reject a $1.6 billion data center project. The specific date of the vote was not provided in the article text available.
OpenAI delayed its plans for a $20 billion data center project in Georgia. The specific county, timeline, and reason for the delay are not stated in the provided text.
The article discusses corrosion as a risk factor affecting AI data center infrastructure during construction and operations phases, noting that corrosion prevention is often not included in project governance or early planning stages for data center development.
The EPA has proposed a policy change that would affect public disclosure requirements related to data center planning and permitting processes.
Amazon is constructing a new AI data center in Texas. The article reports that the facility could become the country's largest source of carbon emissions.
The Tennessee Valley Authority is scheduled to consider a new electricity rate structure for data centers during a meeting this week.
DC Blox filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville-Davidson regarding a data center moratorium in the area near the Nashville Zoo. The lawsuit concerns the applicability of the moratorium to a data center project in that location.
A crowd gathered in Bradley County, Tennessee to express opposition to Project River, a proposed data center campus. The article documents public comment against the project, though specific outcomes or next steps are not detailed in the provided text.
A Kentucky family declined a $26 million offer to convert their farmland into an AI data center, according to a statement from a landowner. The specific county and date of this decision are not stated in the article title and excerpt provided.
The article addresses commonly asked questions about data center moratoriums in Indiana, including how moratoriums function as a policy mechanism for regulating data center development.
Synergy Research Group released an updated ranking of hyperscale data center locations, indicating a change in the United States' position within the rankings.
Amazon has been identified as the end user for a data center project in Pennsylvania that has been subject to public contention.
AWS is considering potential data center development at a natural gas power plant with 4.5GW capacity in Pennsylvania. The specific county, timing of the announcement, and current status of the project are not stated in the headline.
Louisville approved a temporary moratorium on data center development. The moratorium pauses new data center projects while the city reviews its policies and regulations regarding data center siting.
An Arizona official called for a ban on data center development, citing concerns about water and energy consumption.
Arizona Governor Kris Mayes called for a moratorium on new AI data center development in the state, citing concerns about water and power availability during a resource shortage.
An Arizona city approved its first data center zoning and permitting rules. Residents expressed concerns about water availability during the approval process.
Clarksville, Arkansas is planning a data center project that will include 40 natural gas turbines for power generation.
Amazon is operating a data center in West Texas that will be powered by a large natural gas generation facility.
Residents of Macon County, North Carolina requested that county officials impose a moratorium on data center projects. The article does not specify whether the moratorium request was granted or the date it was made.
A commission reported on data center water consumption in the DC region, noting current use is modest but could increase in the future.
A farm property in Virginia that was previously valued at $2 million is being listed for $50 million, reflecting increased land prices in the state attributed to data center development activity.
West Virginia officials outlined foundational principles or requirements for data center development in the state. The article does not specify a particular project, location, or specific policy decision.
Vertiv, a data center infrastructure supplier, acquired UtilityInnovation, a microgrid company, expanding Vertiv's offerings into behind-the-meter energy solutions for data centers.
Google announced a partnership with MN8 and Eos to develop a solar and energy storage project in West Virginia as part of efforts to commercialize long-duration storage technology.
Fulton County rejected incentives for a data center project. No additional details about the specific project, vote date, or rationale were provided in the article text supplied.
Cherokee County residents held a discussion regarding the impacts of data center expansion occurring across Texas in their region.
Virginia is developing a piecemeal data center moratorium. The specific counties affected and timeline for implementation are not stated in the article text provided.
Residents of Austin County protested a CleanSpark data center project proposed for Sealy, Texas.
Agricultural organizations are evaluating the effects of data center development in Texas. The article addresses impacts on farming and agricultural interests from data center siting and expansion.
Brazos County commissioners approved a new owner for the RELLIS data center located in Brazos County, Texas.
Amazon's planned $10 billion data center project near Houston is encountering regulatory obstacles in its approval process.
A pause on data center development in Texas affects approximately 20% of the US data center pipeline according to Bloomberg NEF analysis, creating potential delays for projects in development.
Article describes conditions for residents living adjacent to a data center facility referred to as the "Colossus Cluster" in Tennessee associated with Elon Musk.
The TVA Board of Directors approved a rate increase for data centers in Tennessee. The article does not specify which counties are affected or the effective date of the rate change.
Nashville invoked eminent domain authority in connection with a proposed data center project located near a zoo in the city.
Gradiant will deploy its HyperSolved water treatment system at a data center in West Texas. The article does not specify the data center operator, location details, or timeline for deployment.
Haffner Energy announced the launch of a biomass-powered system that provides both power and cooling for data centers, using residual biomass as its energy source.
AWS announced it is building a 420 Tbps subsea cable between Japan and Washington State scheduled to enter service in 2029 to support AI workloads and expand trans-Pacific network capacity.
Duke Energy reported that its capital expenditure requirements are increasing due to accelerating data center development, which is driving demand for power infrastructure investment.
Police have made 37 arrests of individuals protesting AI data centers during the current year. The article does not specify which states or counties these protests occurred in.
Residents of Warrick County attended a planning meeting to comment on a potential data center project in the area.
Arizona regulators approved a safeguard measure regarding how data center grid costs are allocated among cooperative utility customers.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign across seven states. The article does not specify which states are included or details about the campaign's content or timing.
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy published an article addressing data center expansion across the Southeast region, discussing impacts on communities in multiple states without specifying a particular project, county, or event date.
A 5-gigawatt complex in West Virginia that includes gas generation, solar capacity, and data center infrastructure resolved a site-control question, clearing a procedural hurdle for the project.
A national security expert warned that data center power consumption is creating vulnerability in the power grid. The article does not specify a particular data center project, location, or state.
A site plan was filed for a proposed data center project in Madison Heights, Virginia. The filing initiates the local permitting and review process for the facility.
West Virginia is considering using data center development and associated tax revenue as a means to fund the elimination of state income tax.
The article poses a question about whether Virginia should implement a moratorium on data center construction and development, addressing the topic of data center siting policy in the state.
Loudoun County is considering a pause on data center development while U.S. Representative Spanberger has stated opposition to a statewide ban on data centers in Virginia.
PJM Interconnection is considering reliability requirements for data centers and cryptocurrency operations following an incident in which 3.8 GW of load tripped offline. The article does not specify a particular geographic location or named data center facility.
Google entered into a power purchase agreement with Fervo Energy for 396 megawatts of geothermal energy generation in Utah. The agreement represents the largest geothermal power purchase to date in the sector.
The article discusses data center development trends affecting multiple Southeast communities, examining regional impacts of increased data center siting in the Southeast without specifying a particular project, location, or event date.
Senator Warnock called for a statewide moratorium on data center development in Georgia. The specific details of the proposal and any response from state officials were not provided in the available text.
The article addresses questions raised by Georgia's data center industry expansion regarding power consumption and associated costs, though specific projects, permitting actions, or dated events are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
Georgia regulators are considering whether state law permits a data center to operate a temporary gas-powered power plant at its facility.
The Texas House of Representatives held a hearing to examine the expanding data center industry in the state, covering a range of topics related to data center development and operations.
Governor Greg Abbott announced that data center approvals in Texas are halted pending completion of audits.
Texas announced a pause on data center interconnection requests, citing an estimated 474 GW backlog of pending interconnection applications to the grid.
An opinion piece addresses energy affordability concerns for Tennessee households in the context of growing data center development in the state.
A North Alabama resident raised concerns about the impacts of data centers on rural communities in the region. The specific details of the concerns and any ongoing proceedings were not detailed in the available text.
Communities in Tennessee are opposing data center projects while some politicians continue to advance them. The article addresses the tension between local pushback and political support for data center development in the state.
x.AI filed a claim alleging overbilling by a contractor involved in a Memphis data center project. The specific details of the dispute and amounts involved were not disclosed in the available text.
The article discusses data center industry expansion across Southeast communities and its effects on local infrastructure and resources, though specific project details, locations, dates, and outcomes are not provided in the excerpt available.
The article addresses questions about Project River, a data center planned near Chattanooga, Tennessee, covering details about the facility's siting and characteristics.
Google is planning an expansion phase for a data center in Indiana that may affect federally protected wetlands. The article discusses potential environmental impacts associated with the project's development.
The Kokomo city council advanced a data center ordinance. Members of the public expressed opposition to the ordinance during the council proceedings.
Arizona paused tax breaks for data centers to redirect funds toward childcare costs. The specific county, affected data centers, and date of this policy decision are not stated in the article title provided.
Arizona's attorney general called for a statewide pause on data center construction. The article reports reactions to this call.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a pause on data center development in response to ongoing opposition in Phoenix. The specific date of this call and details regarding which projects or geographic areas would be affected are not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon's data center project in Richmond County, North Carolina received approval for air quality permits.
An opinion piece discusses North Carolina's ability to balance ratepayer protection with data center retention, addressing policy considerations related to data centers operating in the state.
More than 20 communities in North Carolina have implemented pauses on data center projects amid growing community opposition to such facilities.
Maryland lawmakers discussed potential data center pauses at a Maryland Association of Counties conference and heard perspectives from Virginia officials regarding data center siting and regulation.
The Chesapeake city council voted unanimously to approve a data center zoning ordinance, establishing zoning regulations for data center development in the city.
A Virginia-based developer proposed a data center project at the former Star Tribune site in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A New York Times video examines data center operations and industry activity in Virginia, which is identified as a major data center hub.
Hanover County leaders recommended approval of the Iron Horse data center campus project. The article does not specify the date on which this recommendation occurred.
A Georgia county official stated that a data center project will result in reduced property taxes. The specific county, project details, and date of the statement were not provided in the article text.
A $20 billion OpenAI data center project in Georgia received approval, with ratepayer protections included as part of the decision.
OpenAI is planning a data center project in Effingham County, Georgia, and local residents are responding to the announcement of this new facility coming to their area.
A California judge ruled that Imperial County must conduct a full environmental review of a proposed 330 MW data center project, including its power, water, battery, and generation infrastructure.
Multiple South Texas cities are taking divergent positions on data center projects as the number of proposed projects in the region increases. The article indicates varying local policy responses to a growing pipeline of data center development in the region.
The article discusses Governor Greg Abbott's stated position on data centers in Texas, characterizing his stated approach as related to election-year messaging. The article does not describe a specific data center project, siting decision, permit action, or regulatory event with a concrete date or location.
Texas lawmakers heard debate regarding data centers and transmission lines. The specific details of the debate, outcomes, and locations were not provided in the article text.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause on new data center projects in Texas pending an audit by ERCOT and PUCT examining energy and water usage by data centers.
The Tennessee Valley Authority created a new rate structure for data centers and approved budget and resource strategy plans. The article does not specify which county or the date of the TVA action.
A Tennessee gubernatorial candidate named Hatley included criticism of data centers in a campaign advertisement. The article does not specify which counties or data center projects are referenced.
The Tennessee Valley Authority proposed a new power rate for data centers effective in October, with an average increase of 10% according to the rate proposal.
The article discusses differing policy approaches between Democratic and Republican-controlled states regarding how to allocate costs for power infrastructure expansion driven by AI data center demand, including mechanisms to lower utility bills for customers amid increased electricity consumption from data centers.
Indiana state representative Wendy Dant Chesser addressed resident concerns regarding a Meta data center project, including questions about water capacity and AI regulations.
Developers of a Google data center have requested permission to fill additional wetlands, and a public hearing has been scheduled to address the request.
An Arizona official called for a pause on data center development citing concerns about energy costs and water usage in the state.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a statewide pause on data center construction. The specific counties affected and the date of this call are not stated in the article text provided.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes urged a pause on data center projects in the state amid community opposition to multiple proposed facilities.
Data center developers in Arizona are modifying their project strategies in response to community opposition that has delayed projects. The article reports on how developers are adjusting their approach to address community concerns.
Amazon and Duke Energy received approval for more than 600 generators in Hamlet, North Carolina, related to a data center project's power infrastructure requirements.
More than 30 local governments in North Carolina have paused new data center projects, citing concerns about power consumption, water use, and noise impacts.
West Virginia is considering AI data center development as part of efforts to generate state revenue that could support eliminating state income tax.
Amazon modified its water use plans for a data center campus project in Virginia. The article does not specify the nature of the change, the county location, or the date the change was decided.
Texas has surpassed Virginia in data center construction activity. The article compares data center construction trends between the two states but does not specify which counties or the timing of when this shift occurred.
Globalinx announced plans to purchase land in Virginia Beach for the development of a colocation data center facility.
Advocates have raised concerns that a proposed data center in the Adair Park area mirrors historical redlining patterns. The article reports on community opposition to the project based on these concerns.
The mayor of Americus, Georgia discussed the possible impacts of a proposed data center project. The article does not specify the date of the discussion or provide details about the project's status.
Savannah City Council halted a large data center project to conduct a review of city resources and capacity.
Georgia Power's deal to supply power to an OpenAI data center has been approved, with conditions specified in the agreement terms.
A Georgia county implemented a moratorium on data center development through 2027 in response to homeowner concerns about data center projects planned for residential neighborhoods.
OpenAI and the Effingham Industrial Development Authority discussed revenue and job projections related to a proposed data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
Residents of Coweta County, Georgia are opposing a proposed 255-acre data center project in their area.
Governor Abbott has ordered a pause on data center approvals in Texas. The article examines whether this directive will have measurable effects on the state's data center industry.
An Annenberg Public Policy Center survey found that opposition to local data center projects has increased. The survey measured public sentiment toward data center siting but did not specify locations or particular projects.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT are adjusting their operations in response to a directive from Governor Abbott concerning data centers. The article indicates regulatory bodies are implementing changes related to data center policy in Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused approval of new data center projects pending completion of a statewide grid audit.
DC BLOX filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville regarding a proposed data center project located near the Nashville Zoo.
Fisk University's president defended the institution's plan to construct a data center, stating that higher education institutions face different financial circumstances than previously. The university is pursuing the data center project as part of its operations.
Indianapolis implemented a moratorium on new data center development through 2027. The moratorium was enacted following opposition to data center projects in the city.
Arizona's Attorney General called for a statewide pause on data center construction in Arizona. The specific counties affected, date of the call, and any subsequent actions taken are not stated in the article text provided.
An Arizona official called for a pause on data center development citing concerns about energy costs and water consumption. The specific counties or projects affected by this proposal were not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon and Duke Energy received approval for more than 600 generators in Hamlet, North Carolina. The approval relates to infrastructure associated with Amazon's data center operations in the area.
A data center developer announced the abandonment of plans for a facility in Christian County, Missouri. The specific reasons for abandonment and timeline were not stated in the available text.
Charlotte, North Carolina is at the midpoint of an implemented data center moratorium, a temporary restriction on data center projects in the city.
An Eastern North Carolina county enacted a two-year ban on data center projects following the cancellation of a $19 billion data center development.
Multiple jurisdictions in the San Francisco Bay region have enacted or are considering bans and moratoriums on data center development.
Residents in Wytheville, Virginia are raising concerns about multiple data center projects in the area, citing impacts related to land use, water consumption, and electric rates.
Paulding County implemented a pause on new data center projects. The specific details of the pause, including its duration and scope, were not stated in the available text.
Atlanta's utilities committee approved the formation of a data center task force to address issues related to data center development in the city.
Walker County extended its data center moratorium for 180 days and established a study group to examine data center-related matters in the county.
An AI advocacy group is launching an initiative to promote data center development in battleground states, though specific project locations, timelines, and details are not stated in the article text provided.
State lawmakers in Texas held discussions with data center developers regarding water and power consumption. The article documents lawmakers' questioning of developers about resource use in the context of data center operations in the Austin area.
Oncor Electric Delivery is assessing the effects of a data center construction freeze on its pipeline of approximately 300 gigawatts of requested load capacity in Texas.
Former President Trump made public statements characterizing communities that oppose data center projects as wanting to remain economically underdeveloped. The article concerns data center opposition at a community level in Tennessee.
Candidates in St. Joseph County, Indiana discussed the future of data centers in the area. The article does not specify what decisions were made or what positions the candidates took on data center development.
Indiana Farm Bureau members discussed energy, data centers, and taxes during a 2027 delegate session. The article does not specify which counties or data center projects were addressed in the discussion.
A Microsoft data center located in Granger, Indiana is being considered for inclusion in an expanded Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
Northwest Indiana local government bodies are considering or implementing restrictions on data centers in their jurisdictions.
Mount Pleasant is considering implementing a moratorium on data center projects. The specific details of the proposal and timeline were not provided in the article text.
Pinal County rejected a proposed large data center project in La Osa. Residents have called for additional regulations governing future data center projects in the county.
Amazon data center backup generators received final permits from North Carolina authorities. The specific county and permit issuance date are not stated in the article title.
WhiteFiber entered into a $60 million agreement to purchase sites in North Carolina for data center development.
WhiteFiber announced an expansion of its data center operations in North Carolina. Specific details regarding location, capacity, investment amount, or timeline were not provided in the article text supplied.
A North Carolina county is considering a moratorium on data center development as zoning discussions continue. The specific county and timeline of the moratorium consideration are not stated in the article text provided.
The University of Virginia announced an expansion of its data center plans in Fontaine. The specific details of the expansion, including timeline and scope, are not provided in the available text.
Three North Carolina municipalities—Greensboro, Alamance County, and Yadkin County—are considering implementing moratoriums on data center development. The article does not specify when these moratoriums would be voted on or implemented.
A public meeting was scheduled to discuss the potential impacts of a proposed data center in Franklin County, Virginia.
Virginia Beach has paused the issuance of new data center permits. The specific reasons for the pause and its duration were not detailed in the available text.
The Statesboro City Council voted to approve rezoning for a data center project. The vote occurred amid public protests against the rezoning.
Industry analysis reports that data center announcements significantly outnumber actual construction starts, with many announced projects not proceeding to ground breaking.
The city of Hogansville, Georgia conducted a first reading of a new data center ordinance. No additional details about the ordinance's content, specific projects, or outcome were provided in the article text.
Community members in Atlanta's West End organized ahead of a Zoning Committee vote on a proposed data center project in the area.
A Statesboro panel recommended rezoning to allow a data center project after public debate on the matter. The rezoning recommendation was made following community input on the proposal.
A data center project in Marietta, Georgia received approval following an extended public meeting that included debate from multiple parties.
InfraTech Capital announced a $2.7 billion data center investment initiative in the Texas Panhandle region. The article does not provide specific details about project location, timeline, or status beyond the investment announcement.
ERCOT announced it plans to complete an audit of data centers ordered by the governor by December. The article does not specify which data centers are subject to the audit or provide additional details about the audit's scope or findings.
A data center developer filed a lawsuit against a metropolitan government regarding a permit freeze affecting a project in a zoo area of Tennessee. The specific details of the freeze, the developer's claims, and the timing of the legal action are not provided in the article text available.
The EPA is considering a plan that would allow data centers to avoid providing public notice regarding air pollution impacts. The article does not specify which state or county this proposal concerns or when the described regulatory action occurred.
Wilson County's data center committee discussed new regulations and received feedback from a neighboring county regarding data center siting matters in the region.
The City of Elkhart approved a moratorium on data center development. The specific effective date and duration of the moratorium are not stated in the article text provided.
North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality approved air permits for an Amazon data center project in Richmond County.
Waxhaw, North Carolina is considering enacting a moratorium on data center development, potentially joining other North Carolina towns that have implemented similar restrictions.
A proposed data center in Warwood, West Virginia will be subject to local Wheeling review processes rather than state law. The specific details of the review and timeline were not provided in the available text.
Virginia Beach implemented a one-year pause on new large-scale data center projects. The moratorium applies to the Virginia Beach area.
Residents in Coweta County, Georgia are opposing a proposed 255-acre data center project. The article does not specify the outcome of the opposition or the current status of the project.
Fulton County is considering measures to address or modify tax breaks provided to data centers operating in the county.
The mayor of Jesup, Georgia stated that a proposed data center project could provide tax relief to the municipality, though the project remains incomplete in its approval process.
A data center project in Arizona's West Valley is advancing, with some neighboring residents supporting it and others opposing it.
A data center expansion in Charlotte, North Carolina involves a multi-million dollar investment in power infrastructure near the airport.
Amazon's data center project in Richmond County, North Carolina received approval for air quality permits from state regulators.
WhiteFiber announced plans to acquire two data center sites in North Carolina. The specific counties, acquisition date, and operational details were not stated in the available text.
A North Carolina farmer made public comments to a county board regarding a proposed major data center project, raising concerns about food production and agricultural impacts in the county.
The Botetourt County Planning Commission was divided on a water pipeline permit application in connection with a Google data center project in the county.
Northern Virginia political leaders are responding to changing public sentiment regarding data centers in the region. The article discusses how local officials are adapting their approach to data center issues as community views evolve.
Article discusses how rapid expansion of data center development is creating challenges for long-term water resource planning in arid and semi-arid regions of the United States, examining the intersection of growing data center water demand and existing water scarcity concerns in affected areas.
Prince William County is challenging data center water use during a drought period in Virginia. The article indicates county officials are seeking to address water consumption by data centers that has not been previously disclosed or tracked.
Delaware state legislator Josh Cole stated he is nearly supportive of a statewide data center moratorium proposal.
Amazon announced plans for new data centers in Ashburn, Virginia. Some residents expressed opposition to the expansion.
A developer abandoned a data center project planned for a metro Atlanta city in Georgia. The specific county, timeline, and reasons for abandonment are not stated in the available text.
A Walker County study committee is reviewing data center regulations in response to growing community interest in data center development in the area.
A proposal for a data center in Clayton County, Georgia was withdrawn. No further details about the timing or parties involved were provided in the article text.
Atlanta City Council members proposed new rules governing data centers. The specific provisions and timeline for implementation were not detailed in the article text provided.
An analysis indicates that data centers planned or operating in Georgia may require more electrical power than the state's grid can supply. The article addresses capacity constraints related to data center energy demand in Georgia.
Anthropic is in discussions to lease a large data center facility located in Bastrop County, Texas, according to sources cited in the report.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered an audit of up to 300 projects in Texas, with most being data centers, according to the governor's directive.
A proposed AI data center in Memphis has generated community opposition regarding pollution concerns in a predominantly Black neighborhood. The article documents the dispute between the data center project and residents raising environmental impact concerns.
Amazon's data center project in Richmond County, North Carolina received approval for air quality permits.
The town of Hildebran, North Carolina imposed a 12-month moratorium on data center development following an extended period of public concern about such projects in the area.
Community members are opposing an Amazon data center project in North Carolina that would use diesel power generation. The specific county and date of the opposition activity are not stated in the article title.
The town of Cary, North Carolina approved an 18-month moratorium on data center development. The moratorium was enacted amid concerns about data center growth in the area.
An Eastern North Carolina county is considering a ban on data center projects following the cancellation of a data center proposal in the area.
Charlotte city staff provided an update on the city's data center moratorium. The specific details of the update and any actions taken were not disclosed in the available text.
An NC State University expert identified that a data center proposal in Richmond County, North Carolina understates its air pollution impacts according to the expert's analysis.
Owners of Belvedere Plantation in Fredericksburg, Virginia confirmed plans to develop a data center on the property.
A data center project proposed for Franklin County, Virginia is no longer proceeding. The specific reasons for the project's discontinuation and the date of this determination are not stated in the article headline.
The University of Virginia announced an expansion of its planned data center project with a $30 million increase in investment, occurring amid ongoing statewide discussion regarding energy consumption associated with data center facilities.
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection confirmed that Fundamental Data controls the site of a proposed data center and power plant project in Tucker County, West Virginia.
Opinion column discussing the impact of data centers on Virginia's countryside and rural areas. The article addresses concerns about data center development effects in Virginia, including areas without existing data center projects.
OpenAI has announced a $20 billion data center project planned for Effingham County, Georgia. The article describes how the project planning occurred prior to public disclosure.
A proposed data center in Hillsboro, Oregon could be located approximately 200 feet from a high school. The article does not specify the current status of the project or whether permitting has been filed.
Texas is experiencing increased data center development activity compared to Virginia, despite new regulations being implemented in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott halted approvals for data center projects in Texas. The article does not specify which counties are affected or the date the halt was implemented.
DC BLOX filed a lawsuit against Nashville regarding a moratorium that blocks a data center project in Davidson County, Tennessee.
Project River, a data center development, is projected to create 2,600 jobs in Bradley County, Tennessee. Some residents have expressed concerns about the transparency of the project's planning and development process.
A vehicle rollover occurred at a Microsoft data center construction site in St. Joseph County, Indiana, with no injuries reported.
Article provides an updated map and tracking information on multiple data center projects in Pennsylvania, including a project in the Philadelphia suburbs and a new planned project in the Lehigh Valley region.
The Hobart board of works approved a traffic plan for a data center site. The specific details of the plan and its provisions were not disclosed in the article text provided.
Amazon is considering a site in Homer City for development of a data center campus.
Commissioners in Pitt County, North Carolina are reviewing a data center ordinance in response to community concerns raised about the proposal.
Yadkinville local officials held a meeting to address concerns raised by residents regarding a data center project in the area.
Cumberland County residents provided public comment on a data center development project. The specific details of the project, timeline, and nature of residents' comments are not provided in the article text supplied.
A North Carolina county is considering implementing a data center moratorium as part of ongoing zoning discussions.
Article discusses data center development experiences in multiple states and references lessons applicable to Kansas communities considering data center projects, without describing a specific current siting, permitting, or development event in any particular jurisdiction.
A data center in Mason County, West Virginia has reportedly secured a client valued in the multi-billion dollar range.
A data center project in Marietta, Georgia received approval following an extended public debate. The specific details of the project, including its size, operator, and any conditions attached to the approval, are not provided in the article text supplied.
According to the Reason Foundation, Texas has the capacity to expand data center operations without increasing electricity costs for consumers.
Data centers are being sited in Texas agricultural areas, creating conflicts over power resources and land use in the state's most productive farmland regions.
Developers have filed lawsuits in three New Jersey municipalities—Montgomery (Somerset County), Monroe (Gloucester County), and Andover (Sussex County)—challenging local ordinances that ban data centers. The lawsuits argue the bans were enacted arbitrarily and violate state land-use law and constitutional protections, while the municipalities are responding to resident concerns about noise, water use, and electricity demands.
The Elkhart City Council voted to approve a moratorium on data center development in the city.
Valparaiso passed a data center moratorium without a specified end date to allow time for the city to develop regulations governing data center projects.
nVent announced an acquisition of Maverick Power for up to $2.3 billion to expand its data center power infrastructure platform. The article does not specify a geographic location or date for this transaction.
Article discusses state-by-state data center tax incentive policies, including which states currently offer incentives and which states have modified or reduced their incentive programs.
Pima County rejected a proposed data center project in La Osa. Discussion regarding data center regulations in the county continues following the rejection.
A proposed natural gas pipeline supporting Project Jupiter, a data center project, has been delayed with completion now scheduled for 2027 according to regulatory filings.
Residents in the Ahwatukee neighborhood of Phoenix are calling for stronger regulations on a data center currently under construction in their area.
Fayetteville did not enact a moratorium on data centers and instead revised its data center protection regulations. The article indicates this represents another failed attempt to implement a moratorium in the city.
West Virginia is considering AI data center development as a potential revenue source to support eliminating state income tax. The article discusses the state's strategy to attract data center investment as part of broader economic policy.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as part of plans to eliminate state income tax, positioning the data center industry as a revenue source for the state.
Loudoun County has collected $1.1 billion in tax revenue from data centers. Residents have subsequently begun advocating against data center development in the county.
New Jersey's governor signed a law requiring data centers to report their energy and water use, following the establishment of a new rate class in July.
OpenAI received approval for a 3.2 gigawatt power supply agreement for a planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia.
Marietta residents discussed concerns about transparency and guardrails related to a proposed data center project that was moving toward approval.
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce announced plans to counter what it characterizes as misinformation and disinformation about data centers in the state. The article does not specify which data center projects or locations are involved.
An Executive Order targets foreign grid equipment at a time when utilities and data center developers are experiencing tight supplies and long lead times for equipment.
Texas lawmakers are working to determine accurate water consumption figures for data centers operating in the state. The article indicates ongoing efforts to measure and understand data center water usage as part of state-level policy consideration.
A $2.7 billion data center project was announced for Carson County, Texas. No additional details about approval status, timeline, or specific location were provided in the available text.
SpaceX has stated it will not remove all unpermitted turbines associated with xAI's infrastructure for approximately one year, indicating a delay in compliance with permitting requirements for power generation equipment at an AI computing facility.
A Tennessee county voted to implement a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The vote drew vocal opposition from attendees at the meeting.
Pinal County rejected a data center project proposed near Eloy, Arizona. The article discusses the outcome of this decision and its implications.
The Pinal County board voted to reject a large data center project. The specific date of the vote and details of the project were not provided in the article text.
Pinal County rejected a data center project proposed near Eloy, Arizona. The specific reasons for the rejection and project details were not provided in the available text.
The Pinal County board voted to reject a proposed data center project. The specific details of the project, including its size, location within the county, and the board's stated reasons for the rejection, are not provided in the available text.
Raleigh is considering a proposal for a $180 million data center project. The article does not specify the date of the consideration or additional details about the project's status.
The city of Cary, North Carolina approved an 18-month moratorium on data center development. The moratorium was enacted in response to concerns about data center growth in the area.
West Virginia state officials are considering attracting AI data center development as part of a strategy to generate tax revenue that could support eliminating the state income tax.
Virginia is considering policy regarding cost allocation for power grid expansion needed to accommodate increasing data center development in the state.
West Virginia is considering AI data center development as part of a strategy to generate revenue that could support the elimination of state income tax.
West Virginia is considering leveraging an anticipated boom in AI data center development as part of a strategy to eliminate the state income tax.
West Virginia is considering leveraging an artificial intelligence data center industry expansion to generate state revenue that could support elimination of state income tax.
Industry report on data center market trends across North America in the first half of 2026, covering regional market conditions and dynamics affecting the data center sector.
Public support for data center projects has declined, prompting communities and developers to reconsider planned data center proposals across the United States.
Grid connection requests for data centers in Italy have exceeded 95GW, representing a significant increase from 1GW of applications received in 2021, according to grid operator Terna.
A survey found that 73% of Georgians expressed concern about data centers, and a map was published showing locations where developers are identifying potential opportunities for data center projects in Georgia.
Local leaders in Sumter County, Georgia held a meeting to address citizen concerns regarding planned data center development by Liberty. The article does not specify the outcome of the meeting or what actions were taken in response to the concerns raised.
Data center operators are installing natural gas power plants to meet electricity demand, which is projected to increase overall US power sector emissions by approximately 20%.
Amazon disclosed its ownership of GW Ranch, a data center and gas power generation complex in Texas. The facility combines data center infrastructure with on-site natural gas power generation capability.
Tennessee enacted measures to limit cost impacts on ratepayers from data center operations, though provisions related to gas turbine usage by data centers contain an exception that allows certain facilities to avoid some of these protections.
Multiple counties in Indiana have implemented local restrictions on data center development as the number of data center projects in the state has increased. The article indicates this represents a shift toward local-level zoning and permitting controls in response to data center industry growth.
Data center construction in Indiana resulted in four tornado sirens being disabled during a period when severe weather threatened the county.
A Republican internal memo identified data center siting as an emerging issue in Senate races, noting community opposition to data center projects as a factor in electoral politics.
WhiteFiber announced a proposal to issue $250 million in convertible senior notes to fund data center expansion, though the specific location and timeline of the expansion are not stated in the article.
Three North Carolina localities are considering pauses on data center development, and a developer has withdrawn from a data center project in Raleigh, Wake County.
WhiteFiber acquired two sites in North Carolina and announced plans to develop data center facilities at those locations.
Data center announcements have been made in West Virginia, with community members expressing concerns regarding water usage and the transparency of the announcement process.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as part of economic strategy discussions related to state tax policy.
West Virginia state officials are considering AI data center development as part of economic strategy to generate revenue that could support elimination of state income tax.
West Virginia is considering leveraging growth in AI data center development as part of efforts to eliminate the state income tax. The article discusses the state's strategy to use data center industry expansion to generate revenue for tax policy changes.
Experts cited experiences with data center projects in other states as cautionary examples for Kansas communities considering data center development, discussing lessons from data center siting decisions made elsewhere.
Proton's email service experienced an outage following a cooling system failure at a data center facility in Frankfurt. The company's CEO acknowledged the incident in public communication.
Bulloch County commissioners deadlocked on a text amendment regarding a data center moratorium, resulting in the moratorium remaining in place.
Data center development has become a political issue in electoral campaigns, with politicians who previously promoted data centers as economic development now facing opposition from voters on this basis.
Industry representatives warned of potential blackouts and economic consequences if Texas implements regulatory responses to concerns about data center power consumption and transmission line impacts.
CyrusOne filed to develop a three-building data center campus with a total project value of $1.5 billion in Fairfield, Texas.
Wayne County Commission in Tennessee took action to modify data center regulations in anticipation of a new data center proposal.
An $11.3 billion project called "Project River" is planned for Bradley County, Tennessee, which will include an on-site power plant and a possible data center facility.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young requested an open session to seek clarity on data center projects and Tennessee Valley Authority rates affecting the city.
A $100 billion data center plan in Kentucky has generated differing responses from the state's elected leaders. The article does not specify which county or the specific date of the announcement.
An Evansville Rotary panel discussion addressed questions about a data center project, including its energy use, water consumption, and employment impacts.
The Metropolitan Development Commission in Indianapolis unanimously approved a moratorium on data center development. The moratorium was passed by the commission without dissenting votes.
Pinal County blocked a data center project proposed near Eloy, Arizona. The article does not specify the date of this decision or provide details about next steps for the project.
A poll of Arizona voters indicates limited public support for additional large data center development in the state.
The article discusses community opposition to data center projects in Arizona, citing resident concerns about the facilities and related surveillance infrastructure such as Flock cameras.
A company proposing a large data center in the Spokane area has minimal operating history, prompting residents to express concerns about the project.
Statesville, North Carolina extended a moratorium on data center development to 180 days, pausing new data center projects during the specified period.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign in Oregon and six other states to promote data center development.
Pitt County commissioners are reviewing a data center ordinance in response to concerns raised by community members.
Article discusses concerns about perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in cooling chemicals used by expanding AI data centers, raising environmental health questions related to data center operations and chemical use in cooling systems.
West Virginia state officials indicated plans to attract AI data center investment as part of economic strategy potentially linked to state income tax policy changes.
West Virginia is considering leveraging anticipated growth in AI data center development as a means to generate revenue that could support elimination of the state income tax.
A data center project called Vienna Cloud in Tysons, Virginia is seeking exceptions to Fairfax County zoning or development rules.
EdgeConneX filed applications for four additional buildings in Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas, indicating expansion of its data center development in the area.
Anthropic signed a $45 billion compute capacity agreement with Nscale for 460MW of capacity at Nscale's data center campus in West Virginia.
Opposition to data center projects in Georgia is increasing ahead of an election, with debate ongoing over the projects in the state.
The article reports that data centers in Georgia require warehouse space in addition to power and land for their operations.
Statesboro officials are considering a zoning amendment to permit a data center project on approximately 27 acres. The article does not specify the outcome of the consideration or a decision date.
A judge blocked a vote on a data center project in Westlake, Texas, following a lawsuit filed by Keller residents. The litigation concerns the planned data center and its municipal approval process.
Dallas-Fort Worth has become the leading data center market globally, surpassing Virginia's previous position as the top market for data center capacity and investment.
Amazon is developing a nearly 3,000-acre data center project in the area outside Houston, Texas.
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved a new power rate for data centers, which results in an average 10% increase in billing for data center customers served by TVA.
The House Energy Committee demanded access to tour SpaceX's AI data centers located in Memphis, Tennessee.
A data center ordinance in Vermillion County, Indiana was dismissed. The specific circumstances and timing of the dismissal are not detailed in the provided text.
Warrick County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting to address data center zoning matters in the county.
Public concern has been raised regarding an AI data center project proposed on arid land in Arizona, with online discussion connecting the project to drought conditions affecting the Colorado River and water availability in the region.
The city of Glendale, Arizona moved forward with incorporating Project Eagle, a data center project, into municipal proceedings. The specific actions taken and their dates were not stated in the article text provided.
The city of Tucson approved new regulations governing large-scale data centers. The article does not specify the date of the approval or details of the regulatory changes.
New York Governor Hochul implemented a pause on data center projects
A poll found that a majority of North Carolina voters oppose data centers in the state. The survey reflects public sentiment regarding data center siting in North Carolina.
Jackson, North Carolina implemented a moratorium on data center development. The specific details of the moratorium's scope and duration are not provided in the article text.
West Virginia is considering AI data center development as part of a strategy to generate state revenue that could support the elimination of state income tax.
West Virginia is developing a new plan in response to opposition to data center projects in the state.
Rum Group signed a lease agreement valued at $13.7 billion with an unnamed cloud customer for data center capacity at a facility in Maysville, Georgia.
The article discusses OpenAI's planned 3.2 gigawatt data center build, with analysis based on anonymized utility commission data from Georgia.
Georgia residents attended an OpenAI open house event and protested a planned 1,400-acre data center project. The specific location within Georgia and date of the event were not stated in the article title.
A public hearing is scheduled to address an expansion of a power plant associated with a data center in Effingham County, Georgia. The specific date and details of the proposed expansion are not provided in the available text.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates have taken different positions on data center development in the state, with the issue emerging as a point of division in the campaign.
An EPA plan may reduce the level of public scrutiny applied to air permits for data centers in Georgia.
OpenAI created an energy-technology role within its data center organization to manage flexible load, generation, and storage strategies across its AI data center portfolio.
PJM Interconnection is addressing a 6.8 GW capacity shortfall through accelerated procurement following an initial large load process that produced 12 proposals. The article discusses how power availability constraints may affect data center development in the PJM region, which spans multiple states across the eastern United States.
Six data center projects in Texas failed a compliance review related to a tax break program. The specific counties, project names, and details of the compliance failures are not stated in the headline alone.
Data center development is expanding into productive agricultural regions of Texas, creating conflicts over power infrastructure and resource allocation. The article addresses the data center industry's siting patterns and their intersection with power demand and land use in the state.
Data centers have become a topic in Texas gubernatorial and U.S. Senate candidate campaigns, with candidates taking positions on data center policy and development in the state.
The Rutherford County commission proposed new regulations for data centers in the county. The specific details of the proposed regulations and their status were not provided in the article text.
Project River, a data center, was announced to bring approximately 2,600 new jobs to Bradley, Tennessee.
Residents of Warrick County attended a planning meeting to comment on a potential data center project in the area.
Meta obtained zoning approval for a data center project in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The article explains the zoning process that resulted in the project's approval.
Residents of Pinal County, Arizona are opposing a proposed data center project in their area.
Residents in Pinal County, Arizona are opposing a proposed data center project. No additional details about the project status, timeline, or specific location were provided in the available text.
The Hualapai Tribe passed a resolution opposing data center construction on the reservation. The specific location within the reservation and date of the resolution were not stated in the article text provided.
Multiple cities are adopting new regulatory standards for data center development in response to increased public opposition to such projects. The article describes a trend of local jurisdictions implementing new zoning or permitting requirements for data centers, though specific locations, projects, or standards are not named in the headline.
Data centers account for 80 percent of energy demand growth in North Carolina, according to reporting by V 101.9 Charlotte, contributing to rising power bills in the state.
Duke Energy signed a pledge regarding data center costs and ratepayer protection in Chatham County, North Carolina. The specific terms and implementation details are not provided in the available text.
Data center opposition groups are engaging in Florida's primary elections as a test of their political influence. The article examines how anti-data center sentiment may affect electoral outcomes in the state.
A pro-data center group is conducting advertising campaigns in North Carolina to influence public opinion regarding data centers in the state.
A town in North Carolina approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The stated purpose was to allow time for planning and preparation before permitting such projects.
Residents of the North Loop neighborhood held a meeting to question developers about a proposed data center project planned for the site of the former Star Tribune building in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The State Corporation Commission ordered Dominion Energy to develop a policy that would shift transmission costs to data centers. The article does not specify which counties or specific data center projects are affected by this directive.
A study found that the Dallas-Fort Worth region has become the leading market for data center development, surpassing Virginia's previous position as the top data center market in the United States.
Nebius secured $5.75 billion in senior notes funding. The company stated it will use the cash to expand its data center and GPU computing footprint, though specific locations and timelines were not detailed in the article.
Nano Nuclear and Tillman Digital announced a non-binding partnership to deploy micro nuclear reactors at AI data centers in the United States, with plans to provide up to 6GW of nuclear capacity by 2040.
The City of Griffin commissioners approved a data center ordinance. The specific provisions and effective date of the ordinance were not stated in the article text provided.
Microsoft is seeking to unwind tax breaks previously granted for its data centers in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
An article addressing questions about power consumption and costs associated with Georgia's expanding data center sector, though specific projects, locations, or dates are not identifiable from the title alone.
A pro-data center advocacy group has been established in Georgia to engage with critics of data center development in the state.
An editorial discusses data center policy options available to Washington state lawmakers, noting potential differences between Washington's regulatory approach and Texas's approach to data center siting and operations.
A data center associated with Anthropic secured $1.3 billion in private credit financing. The article does not specify the location, date of the financing, or details of the facility.
Religious groups in Texas are organizing opposition to data center projects in their communities. The article examines how religious motivation is driving data center opposition efforts in the state.
The governor of Texas ordered a pause on approvals for new data center projects while an audit is conducted. The specific counties affected and the audit's scope were not stated in the article text provided.
A Tennessee county voted to table a one-year data center moratorium. The vote drew audible disapproval from attendees.
The Tennessee Valley Authority adopted new rate protections for data centers. The specific details of these protections and their implementation date are not stated in the article text provided.
The Tennessee Valley Authority implemented a rate change that may affect utility bills in relation to data center operations, though the specific impacts remain unclear to the public.
A family that has owned land in Tennessee is being displaced in connection with an Elon Musk data center project. The article does not specify the county, the specific date of displacement, or other details about the project's permitting or approval status.
Officials from Southwestern Pennsylvania visited a data center development region, referred to as "Data Center Alley," as local data center development activity increased in their area.
An activist is working to block data center projects on the Navajo Nation in Arizona. The article documents efforts to oppose data center siting in the region.
Pinal County is scheduled to vote on the La Osa project, a proposed data center development that could rank among Arizona's largest data center projects.
The town of Gilbert, Arizona adopted a policy to restrict or deny drinking water service to data center facilities. The specific implementation date and details of the restrictions were not stated in the article text provided.
A $60 million data center expansion is planned outside Charlotte, North Carolina, occurring during a period when multiple jurisdictions in the state have implemented moratoriums on data center projects.
Greensboro city leaders held a public hearing to discuss a proposed moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify the outcome of the hearing or when the vote or decision occurred.
A $60 million data center expansion is planned outside Charlotte, North Carolina, occurring amid increased implementation of data center moratoriums in the region.
North Carolina and Virginia are addressing taxation policies for data centers. The article discusses how these states are handling data center tax treatment.
Officials from southwestern Pennsylvania visited an area known as "Data Center Alley" during a period of local data center development activity in the region.
North Carolina and Virginia have taken actions addressing the taxation of data centers. The article discusses tax policy approaches to data center facilities in both states.
West Virginia has enacted a data center development plan, joining other states that have adopted similar strategic initiatives for data center industry growth and siting.
Residents expressed concerns regarding a proposed 50-megawatt data center project in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
An article discusses data center impacts on electricity prices and grid reliability, noting that Georgia has not experienced these effects despite data center development in the state.
Atlanta is considering new regulatory rules for data centers in response to community concerns about their siting and operations.
Lancium announced a partnership with Nvidia to develop gigawatt-scale AI data centers, stating it has 4 GW under lease and over 15 GW of powered land available for the project. No specific geographic location was identified in the article text provided.
The 760 MW Eddystone coal power plant will remain online longer due to increased data center electricity demand, generator retirements, and delayed power resources in the PJM region.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott paused approximately 1,800 data center projects after grid power requests from data centers reached five times the state's previous all-time peak demand level.
Prometheus Hyperscale and Istmo announced a partnership to develop a gas-powered data center with capacity up to 2.5GW in Reeves County, Texas.
An Amazon data center facility in Texas is reported to have potential to become the largest polluter in the United States based on its operational characteristics and projected emissions.
Texas provides a sales tax exemption for data centers that has grown to multibillion-dollar levels, while the state's auditing of these exemptions has not kept pace with their expansion.
The City of Loudon, Tennessee has paused data center construction. The article does not specify the date this pause was implemented or the name of the specific data center project.
Cleveland, Tennessee is reviewing a 400-acre annexation request from a builder associated with a data center project, with community members attending a public meeting to comment on the proposal.
The Nashville Metro Council is conducting a final vote on land associated with a data center project near the Nashville Zoo. The project has been the subject of community controversy.
Memphis City Council passed the first reading of a proposed data center moratorium.
Amazon confirmed it is in discussions regarding a potential data center project at the Homer City Redevelopment site in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Amazon filed for an air permit related to a data center project in Hobart, Indiana. Activists characterized the permit filing as frustrating.
Residents of Arthur, Arizona are raising questions about PathOne's proposed data center project in the area.
Z Squared agreed to acquire full ownership of Paradox Data, a data center operator. The article does not specify the location or date of the transaction.
Loudoun County supervisors proposed terminating grandfather provisions that allow data centers to operate under previous zoning or regulatory rules rather than current requirements.
The Amherst County Board voted to require special use permits for future data center projects in the county. The decision establishes a permitting requirement for data center development going forward.
The article discusses how a Virginia county has received economic benefits from data center development, while also noting community questions about associated costs and impacts.
A data center proposal in Franklin County, Virginia was dropped. The article does not specify the date the proposal was withdrawn or the circumstances leading to the withdrawal.
Soluna acquired a 397-acre plot in Briscoe County, Texas for Project Dorothy 3, a data center project expected to have a capacity of 300MW.
OpenAI is planning a $500 billion data center project. The article does not specify the location, county, state, or timeline for this facility.
ERCOT announced that an audit of data centers ordered by Governor Abbott will be completed in December. The article does not specify which county or counties the audit concerns.
Nexus Data Centers is in advanced negotiations to secure $15 billion in funding for a data center project associated with Google-backed Anthropic. The specific location and timeline for the project are not stated in the article headline.
Texas lawmakers are considering regulatory measures for data centers in the state. The article does not specify which county, a specific data center project, or when the legislative consideration occurred.
Developers have filed lawsuits in three New Jersey municipalities—Montgomery, Andover, and Monroe—challenging municipal ordinances that ban data center construction. The suits contend that local officials acted arbitrarily in adopting the bans, while residents and advocacy groups in the state have expressed concerns about noise, water use, and electricity demands associated with data centers.
A data center in Indiana cut power ahead of severe storms, which resulted in tornado sirens being knocked out in the area during the weather event.
The Posey County Area Plan Commission held a special meeting to discuss a possible data center project in the county.
The Indianapolis city council advanced a proposed pause on data centers and referred it to a commission for final approval.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs stated that the state should reconsider its incentive programs for data centers.
Arizona paused tax breaks for data centers. The specific county, effective date, and details of the pause are not stated in the article text provided.
Data center proposals in Raleigh, North Carolina were withdrawn. The article does not specify the date of withdrawal, the number of proposals, or the reasons for their withdrawal.
Data center announcements have been made in West Virginia, prompting concerns from residents and officials regarding water usage and the transparency of the announcement process.
The owner of Ellwood Thompson's announced a combination with a data center and AI firm, with the store remaining open. The specific location within Virginia and details of the data center project were not stated in the article text provided.
Texas has surpassed Virginia in data center construction activity according to available data. The article compares data center construction levels between the two states.
A Virginia report examined groundwater availability constraints for new data center development in the state, finding that groundwater resources are insufficient to support additional data center projects.
Switch filed plans to develop a data center on a former Pittsburgh race track site, with three buildings planned and up to 270MW generator capacity.
Greenidge Generation rebranded as Vulcan Infrastructure and Power and announced a strategic shift from Bitcoin mining toward AI and high-performance computing data centers.
Sphere 3D announced plans for a 50MW data center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, alongside potential conversion of an existing 15MW Bitcoin mining facility to AI and high-performance computing uses.
Raeden filed a legal claim asserting that a moratorium in Gibraltar, Michigan unlawfully prevented its development of a 100MW data center project in the city.
Georgia's state regulator is reviewing a contract between OpenAI and Georgia Power concerning data center infrastructure and power supply arrangements.
A new data center campus is planned for Georgia. The article does not specify the county, specific location, project timeline, or other details about the facility.
The Georgia Chamber announced an effort to counter what it characterizes as misinformation and disinformation about data centers in Georgia. The article does not specify the location of particular data center projects or describe a specific siting, permitting, or regulatory action.
Prometheus is planning a 1.5 GW data center campus in Texas with onsite power generation, targeting completion by 2027, contingent on securing a customer and constructing modular facilities and a new power plant.
Article discusses Republican political response to data center opposition and Trump administration positions on data center development benefits, but does not identify a specific data center project, location, or siting event.
Data center growth in Texas is contributing to increased strain on the electrical grid, which is reflected in rising power bills for consumers. The article addresses how infrastructure costs and data center expansion are affecting electricity prices statewide.
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved rate increases applicable to data centers operating within its service territory in Tennessee.
SpaceXAI stated it will require approximately one year to fully remove unpermitted gas turbines from its data center facility in Mississippi.
An opinion piece published in The Leaf Chronicle (Clarksville, Tennessee) advocates for implementing a moratorium on new data center development in Tennessee.
Jeffersonville, Indiana passed a one-year moratorium on data center projects following resident objections and utility-related disclosures regarding data center development in the area.
Tucson City Council is preparing to implement new regulations governing future data center projects in the city.
Pima County is considering a temporary ban on data centers. The specific details of the proposal, timeline, and decision status are not provided in the article text supplied.
An article examining data center regulatory frameworks in Pennsylvania, discussing the extent and nature of regulation (or lack thereof) applicable to data center siting and operations in the state.
WhiteFiber announced plans to acquire two data center sites in North Carolina. The specific counties, acquisition dates, and details about the sites were not stated in the article text provided.
State regulators announced they will hold a public hearing regarding Amazon's data center project in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Texas has surpassed Virginia in data center construction activity, according to the report.
Data center announcements in West Virginia have raised concerns among residents and officials regarding water usage and the transparency of project planning and disclosure processes.
Virginia issued an order requiring data centers to pay for dedicated new electric infrastructure to support their operations.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates presented differing policy positions on data centers at a business luncheon, according to reporting by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The article does not specify which candidates, what their positions were, or the date of the event.
Effingham County leaders finalized a tax abatement for an OpenAI data center project valued at $20 billion, with the finalization occurring the day before the public announcement of the project.
An article examines potential impacts of a planned OpenAI data center on Georgia power rates and electricity costs for consumers in the state.
An opinion piece from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy presents arguments regarding data center development in the Southeast region, addressing impacts related to data center expansion in the area.
The Keller City Council voted unanimously to pursue legal action against Westlake regarding a data center project. The specific details of the dispute and data center proposal are not provided in the headline.
Governor Abbott issued a directive for an audit of data centers in relation to ERCOT and the Batch Zero Study Process, affecting data center regulatory and grid management procedures in Texas.
A judge granted a restraining order that blocked a scheduled vote in Westlake on a data center project, at the request of a homeowners association from Keller.
Amazon announced plans for a large AI campus in Texas and an associated gas-fired power plant to support the facility's operations.
533 data center moratoriums were enacted in 2026 according to a report mentioning Filecoin. The article does not specify which states or counties implemented these moratoriums.
Article describes construction progress of an Amazon data center facility in Indiana. Specific county, construction timeline, and other project details are not stated in the provided text.
An AI data center project in California's Imperial Valley is engaged in litigation seeking access to 287 million gallons of Colorado River water annually, approximately 0.03% of the valley's water supply. The project involves conversion of farmland and raises questions about water allocation and employment impacts.
A Nevada city has positioned itself as a test case for siting data centers on federal lands in proximity to residential communities, addressing questions about how such facilities can be developed near population centers.
Pima County is considering implementing a temporary ban on data center development. The article does not specify the date of this consideration or provide details on the outcome of the proposal.
Arizona city and industry leaders are developing new data center standards in response to public opposition to data center projects in the state.
Three North Carolina localities are considering pauses on data center projects, and a developer has withdrawn from a data center project in Raleigh.
Data centers account for 80 percent of energy demand growth in North Carolina, contributing to rising power bills in the state.
Duke Energy stated it would not implement rate increases to cover costs associated with data center operations in North Carolina.
Virginia Beach is considering implementing a one-year moratorium on data center development. The city is evaluating this policy measure regarding data center siting.
West Virginia's Attorney General Morrisey announced a plan to regulate data center growth in the state. The specific details of the regulatory plan and its scope are not provided in the available text.
Data center expansion in Virginia is increasing power demand, requiring Dominion Energy to purchase additional power at market rates to meet demand from the data center industry.
Article describes residential conditions and experiences of people living adjacent to a data center facility in Virginia, covering environmental and quality-of-life aspects of proximity to data center infrastructure.
The Trump administration announced a $100 billion AI data center project to be located in western Kentucky. No additional details about specific county, municipality, timeline, or project specifications were provided in the article text.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development, which has raised questions regarding power consumption and associated costs in the state.
Warner Robins, Georgia has implemented a data center moratorium and is studying related matters during this period, according to the mayor's explanation.
A Georgia city implemented a 12-month moratorium on new data center projects following community opposition to data center development in the area.
An analysis indicates that data centers planned or operating in Georgia may require more electrical energy than the state's current or projected power generation capacity can supply.
Fort Worth is considering imposing limits on data center development as Texas has become the world's largest data center market by capacity.
A data center developer in Bastrop County, Texas announced it will pay full property taxes and is not pursuing tax break requests for its project.
The Tennessee Valley Authority signed President Trump's Ratepayer Protection Pledge in the context of increasing data center deployment across the United States.
The Tennessee Valley Authority modified its rate structure to support data center operations in the region. The specific details of the rate changes and their scope are not provided in the article text available for review.
Farmers in Posey County, Indiana have been approached by a tech company regarding the potential sale of land for a data center project.
Rancho Sahuarita confirmed that discussions regarding a data center project are underway. No additional details about the project status, timeline, or terms were specified in the available text.
Pima County is proceeding with consideration of a possible moratorium on data centers. The specific details of the moratorium proposal and its current status were not provided in the available text.
An Arizona city approved its first data center zoning and regulatory rules. During the approval process, residents raised concerns about water availability in the area.
Duke Energy's data center pipeline has increased by 2.7 gigawatts of capacity since the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating growth in planned data center infrastructure served by the utility in North Carolina.
Duke Energy stated that revenues from data center operations will reduce electricity bills for existing customers by billions of dollars in North Carolina.
Duke Energy signed a pledge regarding the treatment of data center costs in relation to ratepayers. The specific terms of the pledge and which data center projects it applies to are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Texas has paused data center construction. No additional details about specific projects, locations, or reasons for the pause are provided in the article text.
The article discusses data center projects planned in the Charlottesville area of Virginia. Specific details about project timelines, locations, capacity, or status are not provided in the excerpt available.
A Virginia Commonwealth University poll found that Virginians hold negative views of data centers as neighbors, indicating public sentiment regarding data center operations in the state.
Virginia Beach is considering a 12-month pause on new data center applications while the city determines appropriate regulations for data center development.
An article examining Loudoun County, Virginia's economic relationship with data centers, including tax revenue generated and community concerns about the facilities' impacts.
Atlanta advanced a task force focused on data centers with the stated purpose of shaping regulations for the industry. The article does not specify the date of this action or provide details about the task force's specific mandate or composition.
Paulding County implemented a pause on new data center projects. The specific terms, duration, and circumstances of the pause are not detailed in the available text.
OpenAI announced plans to build an AI data center in Effingham County, Georgia.
Atlanta is considering the formation of a data center task force to address data center siting and related matters in the city.
Property owners in Georgia are experiencing eminent domain proceedings related to a thousand-mile grid expansion project associated with data center development. Multiple properties are being targeted for acquisition across the state.
Lawsuits have been filed in multiple locations targeting noise from data center facilities. The article addresses a nationwide pattern of litigation related to data center noise impacts on nearby residents.
Texas lawmakers held an extended hearing to discuss data centers and transmission lines. The article does not specify which counties were discussed, the date of the hearing, or specific projects under consideration.
The Lebanon Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for a data center project in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Posey County commissioners announced they intend to vote against a proposed data center project on Boberg Road. The decision follows community opposition to the project.
Posey County commissioners announced they will vote to reject a data center project proposed for Boberg Road following community opposition to the project.
Indiana's governor signed a pledge related to data center ratepayer protections in connection with Trump administration policies. The specific terms, facilities affected, and implementation details are not provided in the article text supplied.
Posey County commissioners announced they will vote against a proposed data center project on Boberg Road following community opposition from residents.
Farmers in Posey County, Indiana have been approached by a tech company regarding the sale of land for a data center project. No additional details about the project status, timeline, or farmer responses were specified in the article headline.
Fluidstack announced details of a planned data center project in Sullivan County, Indiana. The article does not specify the date of this announcement or provide details about the facility's specifications, timeline, or permitting status.
Copia Power has sought rezoning approval for a 3,100-acre project near Phoenix that would combine solar and data center facilities.
NV Energy filed a lawsuit against Tract regarding data center regulations. The specific details of the dispute and relief sought are not provided in the article text supplied.
Tucson is developing new rules to govern data centers within the city. The article indicates regulatory action is pending but does not specify the content, timeline, or status of the proposed rules.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign in Oregon and six other states to promote data center development.
A data center company withdrew its proposal for a North Carolina site, citing interest in locating in other communities instead.
Five data center proposals have been submitted for the Gardner Property in Gainesville, Virginia. The article does not specify approval status, timeline, or other details of these pitches.
The Virginia Beach city council approved a 12-month moratorium on new data center applications. The moratorium will pause the acceptance of new data center project proposals in the city during this period.
Virginia regulators issued an order requiring Dominion Energy to directly assign transmission costs to data centers rather than distributing those costs across all customers. The order addresses how data center infrastructure costs are allocated within the utility's rate structure.
Residents of Fairfax County have expressed concern regarding a major data center proposal in the county.
A Virginia study examined groundwater and data centers, and recommended tighter water regulations. The specific counties, data centers involved, and date of the study's completion or release are not stated in the headline.
Chesterfield County residents requested increased transparency regarding Google data center operations in the area.
OpenAI secured 3.2 gigawatts of power allocation for a data center project in Georgia. The project proceeded despite public opposition to the plan.
A community in Foxborough, Massachusetts has voiced concerns regarding a proposed data center project in their area. The article documents public feedback during the review process for the facility.
OpenAI announced plans to build a self-built data center campus with 3.2 GW capacity in Georgia. No specific county, approval status, or timeline details are provided in the article text.
A watchdog group has threatened legal action against a data center regarding water pollution in Georgia. The specific location, data center name, and details of the alleged pollution are not provided in the available text.
A data center project in Georgia is reported to be among the largest in the United States.
Google was identified as the end user for a data center project in Appling County, Georgia. The specific details of the facility, its status, and timeline were not provided in the article text supplied.
Meta and BlackRock announced a $14 billion joint venture to develop a data center project in El Paso, Texas.
The Texas governor directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT to conduct audits of all data centers seeking to connect to the electrical grid in Texas.
Meta announced plans to back a $14 billion data center project in Texas. The specific county and event date were not stated in the article text provided.
Texas has halted new data center connections to its power grid due to overwhelming demand for power capacity. The action affects data center operators seeking to connect facilities to the state's electrical infrastructure.
Vanderburgh County officials have begun a process to establish a data center committee. The specific purpose, timeline, and composition of the committee are not detailed in the available text.
The Posey County Area Plan Commission held a special meeting to consider a proposed data center project in the county.
A study examined potential economic activity that data centers could generate in northwest Indiana, including billions in economic impact.
Tornado sirens in Sullivan County, Indiana were temporarily disabled following an accident at a data center in the area.
Greensboro city leaders scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposed moratorium on data center development in the city.
A leaked GOP memo indicates that data center development has become a political issue in Senate races in North Carolina, with concerns about potential voter backlash related to data center siting or impacts.
The article discusses how local data center moratoriums implemented by individual municipalities in North Carolina may have effects at the state level, though specific details about which localities have enacted moratoriums or the nature of statewide consequences are not provided in the excerpt.
Duke Energy reached a settlement concerning data center energy policy in North Carolina. The article indicates this settlement represents an initial step in establishing broader data center energy policy for the state.
Residents opposed a proposed electrical substation in the Alexandria area that is connected to a planned data center project. The article does not specify the outcome of the opposition or when the opposition occurred.
Virginia's planning commission voted to back the Iron Horse data center proposal. Public opposition to the proposal was noted at the planning commission meeting.
Data center developers are offering $4.4 million per acre for land in Virginia, which is affecting the availability of land for residential housing development in the state.
AWS announced a new availability zone for its UK cloud region and added an AWS Local Zone in Las Vegas, Nevada. The announcement describes infrastructure expansion for AWS's cloud computing services.
Nearly 1,000 Georgia residents held a public confrontation with OpenAI regarding a $20 billion data center project that was negotiated without prior public disclosure.
A Google data center in Columbia County, Georgia is raising groundwater concerns related to its water use according to reporting by WRDW.
Georgia Democrats are responding to data center backlash by pursuing changes to utility commission control, linking data center siting and infrastructure issues to state regulatory authority over utilities.
Iren completed delivery of the first phase of AI computing capacity to Microsoft at a facility in Texas.
Dallas is considering implementing regulations on data center land use, potentially following other Texas cities that have adopted similar measures.
Galaxy acquired a 500-acre campus in McGregor, Texas to expand its data center operations.
The article discusses political divisions over AI data center siting in rural Texas, where some Republicans oppose proposed data center projects while Democrats are engaging with the backlash, though specific project details, locations, and outcomes are not provided in the excerpt.
A Bloomberg NEF analysis indicates that an audit in Texas could delay data center projects totaling 49.8 GW of capacity and result in project costs up to $15 billion.
The Posey County area plan commission held a special meeting to discuss a possible data center project in the county.
WhiteFiber announced an acquisition of two AI data centers in North Carolina for $60 million. The specific counties and transaction date were not stated in the article text provided.
WhiteFiber announced its acquisition of two data center sites in North Carolina. The specific locations and transaction details were not provided in the article text available.
Charlotte City Council revisited data center restrictions as part of discussions regarding I-77 South toll lanes. The specific details of the restrictions under review and any council actions taken are not provided in the article text supplied.
North Carolina leaders are requesting that Duke Energy make its pledge regarding federal data center power commitments legally binding rather than voluntary.
Synergy Research Group released an updated ranking of hyperscale data center locations, indicating the United States' position in the global data center market.
A planning commission voted to back the Iron Horse data center proposal. Members of the public expressed opposition to the proposal.
The article addresses infrastructure vulnerabilities related to AI data center power supply, discussing how a fallen power line revealed systemic issues in grid reliability for data centers and proposing solutions to address the underlying problem.
Loudoun County, which hosts more than 250 data centers, is implementing restrictions on data center building in response to resident concerns.
Virginia state senators called for a moratorium on data centers in the state. The specific details of which senators, the scope of the proposed moratorium, and any legislative action taken are not provided in the article text supplied.
Trump expanded a pledge to shield consumers from energy cost increases attributed to data centers. The article does not specify which state or county is affected.
Two data centers are planned for the area near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The article raises the question of whether the projects will affect local power rates.
Some communities in Georgia are seeking to slow or restrict data center development following rapid growth in the industry in the state. The article discusses community responses to the expansion of data center projects in Georgia.
The article discusses Georgia's data center industry expansion and raises questions regarding power consumption and associated costs, though specific projects, locations, or events are not detailed in the provided text.
OpenAI announced a $30 billion investment in a 3.2 GW data center project in Georgia and is engaging with local stakeholders regarding the project.
Eagle Point secured HoldCo financing for a Nexus AI data center campus in Texas. The specific location within Texas, financing amount, and project timeline were not stated in the available text.
Google, OpenAI, and other companies have agreed to comply with Texas rules governing AI data centers. The specific details of the rules and compliance measures are not provided in the available text.
The Tennessee Valley Authority Board approved a new rate structure for data centers. The specific terms and effective date of the rate structure were not stated in the article text provided.
The Tennessee Valley Authority faces extended lead times for ordering gas turbines due to increased demand from data centers in the region competing for power capacity.
The Tennessee Valley Authority proposed a new power rate for data centers to take effect in October, with an average increase of 10%.
The Tennessee Valley Authority signed a pledge regarding ratepayer protections related to data center costs. The specific terms, timeline, and affected facilities are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
AES Corporation is planning a power line infrastructure project to serve a Google data center in Indiana, and the power line has become a subject of discussion or dispute in the permitting or planning process.
Marion County, Indiana implemented a temporary ban on new data center projects. The moratorium restricts the siting of new data centers in the county during a specified period.
Anderson County council approved the final reading of a six-month moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify the state or date of the council vote.
Concerns about power grid stability and water availability have prompted calls to pause data center development in Virginia. The article references flickering lights and water warnings as drivers of this proposal.
Amazon announced a $10 billion expansion of AI and cloud computing infrastructure in North Carolina that will include thousands of jobs. The specific counties and project details are not stated in the provided text.
An opinion piece from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy presents arguments regarding data center development in the Southeast region, addressing multiple concerns related to the expansion of data center infrastructure in that area.
The Mid-Atlantic's electric grid operator is implementing measures to manage data center power demand in the region. The article does not specify particular counties, states, or dates for specific actions.
Data center absorption in the first half of 2026 reached 25 GW according to JLL, representing a record level. The article reports on industry-wide data center demand trends without specifying a particular geographic location or project.
Candidates in Virginia's 6th Congressional District discussed a Google data center project. The article does not specify which county the data center is located in or provide details about the candidates' positions.
A Virginia homeowner filed a lawsuit against Amazon regarding a data center under construction near his residence. The article does not specify the county or the date the lawsuit was filed.
Residents in Loudoun County have filed complaints regarding noise and fumes from data center operations in the area.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has implemented new rate structures for data center operators that result in approximately 10 percent higher charges for power consumption. The article does not specify which counties or specific data centers are affected by this rate change.
Itochu announced plans to develop 10 new data center facilities by 2030, with investment of several hundred billion yen. The article does not specify locations within the United States.
Prometheus Hyperscale and Istmo announced a partnership to develop a gas-powered data center with capacity up to 2.5GW in Reeves County, Texas, with first power scheduled for the following year.
A pro-data center advocacy group was launched in Georgia to engage with critics of data center development. The group's formation reflects ongoing debate within the state regarding data center siting and community concerns.
The Marietta City Council approved zoning for a second data center project. The meeting was described as heated, indicating significant discussion or disagreement among attendees.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development that has generated significant investment, while also encountering community opposition. The article reports on both economic benefits and growing concerns related to the data center industry expansion in the state.
Meta and BlackRock announced a partnership on a $14 billion data center venture in El Paso, Texas. The article does not specify the project's status, timeline, or other details beyond the partnership announcement.
Data center absorption in the first half of 2026 reached 25 GW, according to JLL reporting. The article does not specify geographic locations or identify particular projects.
A town in Collin County, Texas is taking early action in response to a potential data center project in the area. The specific details of the town's actions and the data center proposal are not provided in the text supplied.
Data center growth in East Tennessee is raising questions about increased power demand and how infrastructure expansion costs will be allocated among parties.
The Tennessee Valley Authority implemented rate changes designed to support data center operations in its service territory.
The article reports on daily water consumption by Tennessee's largest data centers, quantifying their usage volumes.
Indianapolis implemented a ban on new data center development through 2028 in response to community concerns about data center expansion in the area.
Tornado sirens in Sullivan County, Indiana were temporarily non-operational following an accident at a data center facility in the area.
Madison County commissioners extended a data center moratorium for one full year. The moratorium prevents new data center projects from proceeding during this period in Madison County, Indiana.
Pima County is considering implementing a temporary ban on data center development. The specific details of the proposal, timeline, and voting status are not provided in the article text supplied.
A Duke Energy rate case proceeding examined the complexities of how data center operations affect electrical grid planning and utility costs in North Carolina.
Data centers account for 80 percent of energy demand growth in North Carolina, contributing to rising power bills in the state.
The Greensboro city council voted 5-4 against implementing a moratorium on AI data center projects in the city.
Richmond County residents opposed permit applications for generators associated with an Amazon data center project in the county.
A data center proposal in Raleigh, North Carolina was withdrawn following community opposition to the project.
A town in Pitt County, North Carolina implemented a temporary one-year halt on a data center project following community opposition to the proposal.
Virginia Beach is considering a moratorium on data center development while the city develops regulatory frameworks to govern such projects.
A Virginia county reports expectations of $1.3 billion in tax revenue from approximately 250 data centers operating within its jurisdiction and is cited as a model for other regions.
Amazon is seeking permission from Virginia to allow AI data centers to fund their own electrical grid upgrades rather than having upgrades funded through other mechanisms.
Residents in Goochland County, Virginia expressed opposition to a data center project proposed by developer Tract prior to the submission of a permit application.
InfraTech announced plans to invest $2.7 billion to develop a data center campus in Carson County, Texas. Further details are expected when the deal is completed.
Zayo announced an expanded partnership with Corning to secure long-term fiber supply as the company works toward adding 15,000 new route miles by 2030 to support AI expansion.
Southern Company reported that its contracted large load has risen to 17 GW, reflecting increased demand from large industrial customers. The article does not specify the date of this development or identify specific counties affected.
Google was announced as the end user for an 8 million square foot data center project in Columbia, Georgia.
OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center project in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, project timeline, or other operational details.
Vantage and VoltaGrid are facing a lawsuit concerning natural gas-powered off-grid data centers planned for San Antonio, Texas.
A gas pipeline proposed to serve Project Jupiter data center has been delayed, with filings indicating completion is now expected in 2027 rather than an earlier timeline.
Taylor residents expressed opposition to a proposed 665-acre data center project called Project Mustang in Williamson County, Texas.
The article discusses data center moratoriums being implemented in various jurisdictions and the trend toward private grid development by data center operators as a response to power constraints and municipal restrictions on new data center construction.
The Memphis City Council advanced a proposed data center moratorium toward passage.
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced it will implement a new rate structure for data centers. The TVA stated the new rate is designed to offset costs for other customer categories.
The Tennessee Valley Authority proposed a new power rate for data centers effective in October, with an average increase of 10%.
Google announced a $1.1 million investment in local water infrastructure in Indiana. The specific location within Indiana and details of the water infrastructure project are not stated in the available text.
Meta announced a $1 billion investment to be distributed across locations where it operates data centers, with Indiana designated to receive a portion of this funding.
A mayor in Indiana appeared to shift position regarding a proposed $56 million tax break for a data center project, indicating possible movement toward approval of the incentive package.
Marion County passed a moratorium on data centers by unanimous vote. The specific date of the vote and implementation details were not stated in the article text provided.
A developer will remove data center provisions from a proposal in Munster, Indiana. The specific details of the removal and timing were not disclosed in the available text.
WhiteFiber purchased land in Yadkin County, North Carolina for the development of data center campuses.
Duke Energy's regulatory commission may impose new tariffs on data centers operating in its service territory in North Carolina beginning next year.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign in Oregon and six other states. The article does not specify which states are included or the campaign's specific content or objectives.
Alamance County commissioners indicated willingness to consider implementing a data center moratorium, with the length of such a moratorium remaining to be determined.
Virginia Beach approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium applies to data center development in the city.
A New York Times reporter traveled to Loudoun County, Virginia to report on how the artificial intelligence boom is affecting the area, which has been referred to as the "data center capital of the world."
Loudoun County and other Virginia localities are considering measures to restrict or pause data center development in their jurisdictions.
Plans for five data centers in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania were blocked. The developer intends to launch an appeal of the decision.
Synergy research indicates that twenty markets globally account for 60 percent of hyperscale data center capacity, with Northern Virginia in the US and Beijing in China holding the highest market share.
I Squared Capital launched a new data center company called Saragon, seeded with facilities acquired from Cogent. The article does not specify the locations of these facilities.
OpenAI announced plans to bring a data center to Georgia. The article describes the planned facility and associated details.
ERCOT stated that an audit of data centers ordered by the governor could require several months to complete.
A Texas House hearing addressed data center growth in the state, potential regulatory measures, and power supply considerations related to data center development.
A $500 million data center project has been planned for Prosper, Texas, amid new regulatory measures affecting the data center industry in the state.
Vistra, a Texas-based utility and power company, announced support for a pause on data center development in Texas, according to company executives.
Tennessee municipalities are implementing or considering measures to restrict AI data center siting in residential areas due to noise concerns associated with the facilities.
Data center growth in East Tennessee is raising questions about power demand and infrastructure expansion costs, including questions about which parties will bear the costs of utility system upgrades needed to support the facilities.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is evaluating changes to its energy pricing and generation mix in response to increasing power demand from data center expansion in the region.
Memphis is considering a moratorium on data center development in the city, where xAI, a company associated with Elon Musk, has established operations.
The Trump administration is planning to ban Chinese-manufactured components used in data centers, according to reporting. This represents a policy action affecting the data center industry's supply chain.
Google is hosting an open house event regarding its data center facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Governor Braun signed a pledge requiring data centers to cover their own power costs in Indiana. The specific date of the pledge signing and details of its implementation were not stated in the article text provided.
The article discusses data centers as an emerging political issue in elections, examining how data center siting and related policy matters are becoming factors in electoral contests, though specific projects, locations, or outcomes are not identified in the provided text.
WhiteFiber announced an acquisition of two data center sites in North Carolina. The specific counties, acquisition date, and details of the sites were not provided in the article text.
WhiteFiber purchased land in Yadkin County, North Carolina for the development of data center campuses.
Duke Energy issued a statement projecting that data center growth will result in billions of dollars in customer savings. The statement does not specify particular projects, locations, or timelines.
A Virginia official from Loudoun County shared information about data center development practices with an audience in Maryland, addressing data center siting and related policy matters.
Data centers in Virginia were ordered to pay for transmission upgrades. The specific counties, facilities, ordering authority, and event date are not stated in the provided text.
Two cities in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia have taken measures to restrict data centers. The specific actions and their details are not provided in the text excerpt available.
Neighbors expressed concerns regarding a proposed data center project in Mason County, West Virginia. The article documents community concerns raised about the facility.
A data center campus project in Prince William County, Virginia has had its plans refiled with the appropriate authority.
Pennsylvania's governor signed an executive order requiring data center projects to obtain all required local approvals before permits are issued.
Google announced it is the developer behind Project Clydesdale, a 506-acre data center project located in Owasso, Oklahoma.
OpenAI announced plans to build a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, which would potentially be the largest data center project in the state.
Lowndes County leaders discussed the development of data center regulations in anticipation of potential future data center proposals in the county.
Eminent domain proceedings are being used to acquire properties across Georgia for data center development as part of grid expansion efforts spanning approximately one thousand miles. Property owners are facing displacement through the eminent domain process.
Developers have proposed construction of a data center on Burkhalter Road within Statesboro's city limits. The project is in the early stages of the development process.
H.R. 10102 proposes a federal electricity tax on data centers at 1 cent per kilowatt-hour, with estimated annual revenue of $1.76 billion designated for housing, conservation, and infrastructure purposes.
Austin-area residents have called for bans on data center development, and state leaders have expressed differing positions on how to respond to these requests.
Memphis is considering implementing a moratorium on data center development in the city where xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, operates.
The City of Elkhart is considering implementing a moratorium on data center projects. No additional details about timing, scope, or rationale are provided in the article text.
The city of Portage, Indiana passed restrictions on data center projects. The article does not specify the event date.
An article featuring interior views of an Amazon data center facility located in Indiana. Specific details about the facility's capacity, location, operations, or any related permitting, construction, or community impacts are not provided in the article text supplied.
Jeffersonville, Indiana passed a one-year moratorium on data center development following resident concerns and utility company disclosures regarding data center projects in the area.
Tornado sirens in Sullivan County, Indiana were temporarily non-operational following an accident at a data center facility in the area.
Spartanburg County council postponed a vote on a data center moratorium. A neighbor responded to the postponement.
Data center siting and development has become a political issue in Arizona gubernatorial campaigns and other states' governor races, with candidates taking positions on data center projects and their effects.
Gilbert, Arizona is moving to establish regulations for data centers in response to increased demand for AI infrastructure. The specific details of the regulatory measures and their implementation timeline are not provided in the article text available.
WhiteFiber Inc. agreed to acquire a property in North Carolina for up to $60 million as the company transitions its operations from cryptocurrency mining to artificial intelligence data centers.
Duke Energy reported a $1.1 billion second-quarter profit and cited significant data center demand as a factor in its financial performance and business outlook in North Carolina.
Greensboro established a 180-day moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium was enacted to allow time for review of data center siting and related policies.
A data center developer in Stokes County, North Carolina submitted a new rezoning application for a data center project.
Texas data center development is occurring at a faster pace than Virginia's, despite Virginia implementing new regulations. The article compares data center industry activity levels between the two states.
Virginia is shifting additional electrical grid costs to data center operators. The article does not specify which data centers or projects are affected or provide details on implementation timeline.
FirstEnergy reported a 50% increase in data center contracts during the second quarter. The article does not specify a particular geographic location or named project.
A Virginia official shared information about data center development with a Maryland audience, discussing Loudoun County's experience with data center siting and related policy matters.
QTS Realty Trust entered into a power purchase agreement with Engie for 48 megawatts of solar power to support QTS data center operations in Irving, Texas.
A commission voted to implement a 12-month pause on data center developments in Albany, Georgia.
Lowndes County leaders discussed drafting regulations for data centers in anticipation of potential future projects in the county.
Albany city commissioners are considering a 6–18-month moratorium on data center projects. The commissioners noted that data centers already exist in Georgia.
Community members are opposing a proposed OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia. The article documents local pushback against the facility.
The Statesboro Planning Commission voted 5-1 to support a proposed data center rezoning in Bulloch County, Georgia.
Meta and BlackRock announced a partnership on a $14 billion data center venture in El Paso, Texas. The article does not specify a project completion date or current status of permitting or construction.
The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously to advance a data center moratorium. The article does not specify the date of the vote or details about the moratorium's scope and duration.
A SpaceXAI data center project in Memphis has prompted community opposition regarding pollution concerns in a historic Black neighborhood.
Data center developers are pursuing projects in three Pennsylvania communities, each with different local circumstances and experiences regarding such development.
The article examines Pennsylvania's regulatory framework and current status regarding data center regulation and oversight within the state.
The article examines how the expansion of data center development in water-scarce areas is affecting long-term water planning and resource allocation in Arizona. Data centers' substantial water consumption is creating challenges for regional water infrastructure and planning in arid regions.
Duke Energy announced plans for a large equity raise to fund a data center buildout in North Carolina. The article does not specify the location, timeline, or scope of the proposed data center projects.
Duke Energy may implement new tariffs on data centers in its service region in North Carolina beginning next year. The specific counties and implementation details are not stated in the article text provided.
Data center announcements have been made in West Virginia, with concerns raised regarding water usage and transparency around the projects.
Data center announcements were made in West Virginia, prompting concerns from community members regarding water usage and the transparency of the announcement process.
Data center announcements have been made in West Virginia, with concerns raised regarding water usage and transparency in the project planning or permitting process.
Koray GYO, a Turkish real estate investment firm, announced it is targeting data center developments in the United States and is evaluating sites in Texas and Louisiana.
A study found that approximately 1,900 public schools in the United States are located within one mile of a data center facility.
OpenAI delayed its plans for a $20 billion data center project in Georgia. The specific reasons for the delay and affected county were not stated in the article text provided.
The Atlanta City Council is discussing the formation of a task force to examine the effects of data centers. The specific scope, timeline, and outcomes of this discussion are not detailed in the article text provided.
The Foxborough community has voiced concerns regarding a proposed data center project in their area. The article documents community members raising concerns about the possible facility.
A lawsuit was filed alleging that DeKalb County leaders approved a data center project and subsequently issued a moratorium that affected the project.
OpenAI announced plans to build a $20 billion AI data center campus near Savannah, Georgia.
According to JLL, North American data center vacancy remains at 1%, but only a small portion of available capacity meets the technical requirements for high-density AI deployments.
Texas has paused data center power connections. The article indicates this pause could affect the pace of data center development in the state.
A data center project has been proposed for Prosper, Texas. The article provides information about the potential project and its implications for the community.
Former President Trump characterized opposition to data center development in Texas as a mistake. The article does not specify which Texas county or municipality is the subject of the opposition, or provide details about the specific data center project involved.
Congressional candidate Molder stated support for a data center moratorium in Memphis, Tennessee.
An opinion piece by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy presents arguments regarding data center development in the Southeast region, addressing multiple concerns related to the expansion of data center infrastructure in that area.
Data center construction crews damaged a power line that supplies electricity to four tornado warning sirens in Indiana, leaving residents without those sirens during an approaching storm.
A developer filed a letter of intent for a 130-acre data center campus project in Hancock County, Indiana. The project is described as multi-billion-dollar in scope.
A teacher was arrested during a city commission meeting in Arizona for repeatedly clapping while data center opponents were speaking. The arrest occurred during public comment at a commission meeting addressing data center-related matters.
Multiple cities are adopting new standards and regulations for data center siting and operations in response to increased public opposition to data center projects in their communities.
WhiteFiber announced an acquisition of two data center sites in North Carolina for $60 million. The specific counties and transaction date were not stated in the article.
WhiteFiber announced a $60 million purchase of properties in North Carolina for data center development. The specific county and transaction date are not stated in the article title.
A North Carolina town approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The town stated the moratorium was intended to allow time for planning before new data center projects proceed.
PJM announced a new plan to address data center integration by deferring regulatory and siting decisions to individual states rather than establishing uniform regional standards.
Virginia state regulators implemented a requirement that firms pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure. According to the governor, the measure is expected to result in savings of hundreds of millions of dollars for residents, following electricity price increases attributed to AI data center demand.
Core Scientific completed an acquisition of Polaris DS, which will enable expansion of a Muskogee campus facility to 1.5GW capacity.
The Cherokee Nation has implemented a ban on data center development within its territory. The Nation also released a report on data centers in connection with this action.
NextEra secured $3.3 billion in state funding for 10 gigawatts of new natural gas generation capacity to support data center power demand, with two projects planned in Texas and Pennsylvania.
OpenAI announced plans for a massive data center facility in Georgia, with development scheduled to begin in 2028.
Google filed to expand its data center campus located in LaGrange, Georgia. The specific details of the expansion filing, including timeline and capacity additions, were not stated in the article text provided.
OpenAI announced plans to spend over $30 billion on a data center project in Georgia. The article does not specify the county, specific location, or timeline for the project.
A judge in North Texas issued a temporary halt to a vote on a data center project in Westlake. The specific date of the judicial action and details of the underlying vote were not provided in the article text available.
The Nashville Metro Council scheduled a third and final vote on a data center moratorium. The article discusses the moratorium process and its implications for Nashville's data center policy.
One Tennessee county tabled a data center moratorium while another area passed a pause on data center applications, creating uncertainty about the future of data center development in the Midstate region.
Posey County commissioners announced they would vote to reject a proposed data center project on Boberg Road following community opposition from residents.
Article examines how data center environmental impacts on Indiana wildlife are regulated, including pollution concerns associated with data center operations in the state.
A Louisville-based developer announced plans for a $9.6 billion data center project in Carroll County, Kentucky.
The Charlestown board approved advancement of a data center proposal subject to specified conditions. The article does not provide the specific date of the board action or details of the stipulations imposed.
Posey County commissioners disclosed that they have signed a non-disclosure agreement in connection with data center-related matters under discussion in the county.
An Arizona cities conference is scheduled to address water, housing, and data center growth as topics of discussion among municipal leaders.
Whitefiber announced an agreement to acquire two new data center development sites in North Carolina to expand its data center footprint in the state.
WhiteFiber announced an acquisition of two AI data centers in North Carolina for $60 million. The specific counties and transaction date were not stated in the article text provided.
WhiteFiber agreed to acquire sites in North Carolina for a $60 million data center expansion. The specific county and transaction date are not stated in the article title.
WhiteFiber agreed to purchase two data-center sites in North Carolina for $60 million.
WhiteFiber announced an agreement to acquire two new data center development sites in North Carolina to expand its data center footprint in the state.
Virginia officials are considering concerns about data center development while a report documents the data center industry's funding of public services in the state.
Alexandria City Council requested that Fairfax County deny a permit for a data center substation proposed at the edge of Alexandria, Virginia. The substation would support data center operations in the region.
A fault in Virginia's Data Center Alley region caused a 3 gigawatt load drop in electrical power supply.
The article discusses data center industry trends regarding geographic relocation patterns and energy demand considerations, addressing whether inland expansion is necessary to meet power requirements for data center operations.
Potentia is planning a 450-acre behind-the-meter site in Bowie County, Texas, for a potential data center and is seeking an anchor offtaker for the project.
The Augusta Commission is scheduled to vote on a data center project as community members have expressed opposition to the proposal.
Bulloch County officials advanced a proposal to block data centers in the county. The specific vote date and implementation details were not stated in the article text provided.
Georgia Power made a pledge regarding the protection of customer bills in relation to data center operations. The specific terms, timeline, and details of this pledge are not provided in the article excerpt.
Georgia is experiencing increased data center development, which has raised questions regarding power consumption and associated costs in the state.
The Cherokee County commission approved a 30-day moratorium on data center projects in the county.
OpenAI announced plans for a $20 billion data center to be located in Effingham County, Georgia.
PJM Interconnection established a new policy allowing data centers and other major new loads to begin operations before equivalent generation capacity is available on the grid, with the condition that unsupported demand may face earlier emergency curtailment during grid stress events.
Amazon is exploring grid connection options for an 8,000-acre AI campus project that combines private energy generation with a data center facility. The project has attracted national attention regarding its potential emissions impact.
Governor Abbott called for the development of data center guidelines in Texas, and both residents and technology companies responded to this announcement.
Meta announced a strategic venture with BlackRock to develop a data center in El Paso, Texas.
White County is considering further legal options after rumors circulated about a cryptocurrency mining facility in the county, which has a ban on such facilities.
Memphis city council members proposed a moratorium on data center development in Shelby County, Tennessee. The specific date of the proposal and any council action taken are not stated in the article text provided.
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to consider a moratorium on data center development in the city. The article does not specify the date of the council vote or decision.
Memphis City Council members proposed a moratorium on data center development in the city. The specific details of the proposal and its current status were not provided in the article text supplied.
An opinion piece addresses Indiana's policy approach to data center siting, discussing community benefits and moratoriums as policy options for data center development in the state.
Residents in Posey County, Indiana expressed concerns regarding potential data center projects in the area.
A developer associated with a Google data center project in Indiana has applied for additional land, and a public hearing has been scheduled to address the application.
Gilbert, Arizona is considering the adoption of stronger development rules for data centers, following other Arizona communities that have pursued similar regulatory measures.
More than 20 communities in North Carolina have implemented pauses on data center projects as opposition to such facilities has increased in the state.
More than 20 communities in North Carolina have implemented pauses on data center projects as opposition to such facilities has increased in the state.
Virginia officials are considering responses to data center opposition, and a report has been released detailing how the data center industry funds public services in the state.
A Fundamental Data employee stated that the company wrote West Virginia's data center law and called for project guardrails in their town, indicating ongoing discussion about a data center project's local conditions and regulatory framework.
GDS Holdings, a data center operator, announced it raised its full-year sales target to 1 gigawatt of capacity by the end of 2026 and expects more than 1GW of new sales in the current year.
Blue Energy, GE Vernova, and Hitachi are advancing a 2.5GW gas-plus-nuclear power plant in Texas intended to supply power to a data center, with up to 1.5GW of capacity allocated for data center use by 2030.
A public meeting was held in Effingham County, Georgia regarding an OpenAI data center project, during which protests occurred, indicating community division over the proposal.
Local governments in Newton County, Georgia anticipate collecting approximately $500 million in tax revenue from an Amazon data center project.
An analysis indicates that AI data centers in Texas and New Mexico may consume significantly more water than technology companies have publicly stated, raising questions about the actual water consumption of these facilities in the region.
A developer withdrew a petition for a $180 million data center project in Raleigh, North Carolina. The specific circumstances and date of the withdrawal are not stated in the article text provided.
Data center development is increasing in volume while communities are implementing moratoriums in response to data center projects. The article discusses the trend of rising data center development and concurrent community actions to restrict or pause such projects through moratoriums.
A proposed 400-acre data center project in Lovejoy, Georgia was withdrawn. The city council indicated it would revise zoning policies in response.
Community members raised concerns about potential impacts to a historic Black cemetery in relation to data center construction in Hampton, Georgia.
Georgia voters have organized opposition to data center projects in the state. The article describes community mobilization against data center siting, though specific projects, locations, and dates are not provided in the available text.
The president of Fisk University defended the university's plan to build a data center. The specific details of the project, timeline, and any regulatory status were not provided in the available text.
Two candidates for Indiana county council have called for a two-year moratorium on new data center projects in the county. The specific county is not identified in the article title or available text.
Activists in Mesa, Arizona are opposing a data center project by a Japanese company and seeking to address the city council regarding the project.
An Arizona Commission took action regarding cost allocation for data centers and large power users in relation to ratepayer subsidies. The specific details of the commission's action, timing, and affected counties were not stated in the article text provided.
Former President Trump made statements regarding data center development in Texas, cautioning against opposition to the industry and comparing its potential economic significance to the oil industry. The article does not specify a particular data center project or location within Texas.
Data centers in Abilene, Texas have contributed to increased housing demand and availability constraints in the local market. Local officials have cited data centers as sources of economic benefit while noting concurrent effects on the local housing market.
Tech giants agreed to comply with Texas data center rules. The specific terms, location, and date of the agreement are not stated in the article text provided.
The Hobart board of works passed a traffic plan for a data center site in Hobart, Indiana.
A data center moratorium in Indianapolis was placed on hold. The specific circumstances and parties involved in the decision were not detailed in the article text provided.
Pima County is advancing consideration of a possible moratorium on data centers. The article does not provide details on the specific action taken or timeline for implementation.
A lawsuit was filed regarding noise from cryptocurrency and data center operations affecting a North Carolina town. The specific county, filing date, and details of the claims are not stated in the provided text excerpt.
A developer withdrew plans for a data center project proposed in southeast Raleigh, North Carolina, according to the city's mayor.
Governor Spanberger declined to implement a pause on data center development in Virginia in response to calls from parties seeking such a moratorium.
Experts discussed the need for transparency regarding data centers in Arizona, according to reporting in the Arizona Capitol Times.
Virginia Beach sold land for expansion of a colocation data center facility.
CyrusOne announced plans for a sixth data center campus in San Antonio, Texas.
The article discusses Virginia's experience with data center siting and development as a reference point for Pennsylvania's consideration of data center projects, examining regulatory and community impacts in Virginia that may inform Pennsylvania's approach.
A Virginia state senator called for a statewide pause on approvals of new data center projects in Virginia.
Naver has invested in Panthalassa, a US company developing offshore wave-powered data center technology, with commercialization targeted for 2027. The article does not specify a particular US state or county location for any planned data center facility.
The Social Circle Planning Commission recommended approval of a data center request. The article does not specify the event date beyond its publication context.
OpenAI announced plans to open a data center in Effingham County, Georgia.
An agreement between Meta and Texas Governor Abbott regarding data center guidelines does not appear to influence Meta's data center plans in El Paso, according to reporting by El Paso Matters.
Conroe is moving forward with a plan to establish guardrails on data center projects. The specific details of the guardrails and their implementation timeline are not provided in the available text.
Tesla entered into an agreement to source power from a large solar facility in Arizona. The article does not specify the location, capacity, or operational details of the solar plant or the terms of the power purchase agreement.
Three North Carolina counties are considering imposing timeouts or delays on data center projects due to concerns about electrical grid capacity and strain on local power infrastructure.
A poll conducted by Elon University found that opposition to data centers among North Carolina residents has increased, though the article does not specify which data centers or locations were included in the survey.
Threats were made against local authorities in Marshall, Michigan following the city's approval of a one-year moratorium on data center development.
Atlanta is considering the establishment of a data center task force to address data center siting and related matters in the city.
Hut 8 signed a $9.8 billion lease for an AI data center facility in Texas, bringing the company's Texas campus to full commercial operation.
The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved a one-year moratorium on data center development. The moratorium will pause new data center projects in the jurisdiction during this period.
AES Corporation's plan to construct a new power line to serve a Google data center in Indianapolis has encountered an issue, though the specific nature of the issue is not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
Amazon is considering a site in Homer City for development of a data center campus.
Amazon is constructing a large data center in Indiana. The article provides visual documentation of the construction project.
Arizona regulators took action regarding how data center power costs are allocated to customers. The specific details of the regulatory decision and its implementation are not provided in the article text supplied.
Arizona regulators took action regarding how data center power costs are allocated to customers. The specific nature of the regulatory decision and its implementation details are not provided in the available text.
West Virginia state leaders announced a data center development plan, with some parties expressing skepticism about the initiative.
Representative Spanberger stated that decisions regarding data center moratoriums should be made at the local community level rather than at the state level in Virginia.
Form Energy raised $750 million to expand an iron-air battery manufacturing plant in West Virginia, citing increased demand from data center customers including Google and Crusoe Energy.
Optimal Transit announced a concept for Kraaken, a floating data center designed to generate its own power and produce clean drinking water. The article does not specify a location, project timeline, or development status beyond the announcement.
Residents expressed opposition to a proposed OpenAI data center in Georgia. The article does not specify the county or date of the opposition event.
The Augusta Commission is scheduled to vote on a data center project as community members have expressed opposition to the proposal.
Dougherty County Commissioners approved a 45-day resolution to review zoning regulations for data centers in the county.
The city of Warner Robins, Georgia scheduled a Monday meeting to consider a possible moratorium on data centers.
Residents of Pecos County, Texas expressed concerns regarding a proposed Amazon data center project in the area.
Texas energy agencies responded to a gubernatorial directive concerning data centers by requesting additional authority from state lawmakers. The specific nature of the directive and requested powers was not detailed in the article text provided.
Google informed the public on July 20 that its data center in Fort Wayne, Indiana is emitting water vapor. The announcement disclosed environmental emissions associated with the facility's operations.
An Amazon data center project in Indiana is associated with concerns about dry wells and water supply in the area. The article addresses water resource issues related to the facility's siting.
Article discusses the environmental impact of healthcare artificial intelligence systems, including data center energy consumption and water use, as a general industry trend without reference to a specific named project, location, or siting decision.
North Carolina Democrats sought to make Duke Energy's data center cost pledge legally binding, though the article text provided does not specify the details of the pledge, which data center project it concerns, or the outcome of their effort.
A poll found that a majority of North Carolina residents oppose local data centers. The article does not identify specific counties, projects, or dates associated with the poll.
Dover, Delaware is considering a moratorium on data center development amid statewide concerns about the data center industry's expansion and effects.
U.S. Representative Spanberger declined to support a pause on data center growth in Virginia, responding to calls for a moratorium on such development in the state.
The Fort Worth city council issued a temporary moratorium on data center development. New regulations may be developed during the moratorium period, with implementation expected in the following year.
The Americus City Council held a meeting to hear citizen concerns regarding a data center ordinance under consideration in Americus, Georgia.
The Augusta Commission scheduled a discussion regarding data centers. The article indicates a commission meeting was planned to address data center matters, though specific details about proposals or decisions are not provided in the excerpt.
AI data center construction is creating new demand for dedicated fiber connectivity, and optical equipment constraints may limit expansion of existing fiber routes.
Governor Abbott stated that Meta will comply with data center standards established by Texas. The article does not specify a particular county or the date the statement was made.
The Fort Worth City Council issued a temporary moratorium on data center development in the city.
Texas Governor Abbott announced that Meta will comply with Texas data center standards for a data center project in the state.
JLL published a midyear 2026 report on data center trends and activity across North America, covering the regional data center industry.
Data center development in Abilene, Texas has increased demand for housing in the area, creating constraints in the local housing market. Officials have noted that data centers can generate economic benefits for local communities.
Nashville's data center rules may affect the timeline for a DC Blox data center project in the city, though the rules are not expected to prevent the project from proceeding.
Indianapolis implemented a pause on AI data center projects. The action was taken in the context of rising floodwaters in the region.
Google is planning a next phase of data center development in Indiana that may result in the conversion of federally protected wetlands.
An Amazon data center project in Indiana has prompted concerns about water supply adequacy and dry wells in the surrounding area, according to reporting by IndyStar.
Article discusses trends in the data center industry regarding onsite power generation and energy infrastructure, without reference to a specific facility or project.
LP&L outlined plans for infrastructure development and described its involvement in discussions related to data center projects in Arizona.
Casa Grande is considering a solution regarding a $140 million data center claim. The article does not provide details about the nature of the claim or the proposed solution.
A lawsuit was filed regarding noise from cryptocurrency and data center operations affecting a North Carolina town. The specific county, date of the lawsuit filing, and details of the claims are not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon and Duke Energy are involved in a dispute regarding clean air requirements for a $10 billion data center project in North Carolina, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.
Governor Spanberger declined to implement a pause on data center growth in Virginia in response to calls from advocates to do so.
West Virginia announced a data center development plan that requires developers to pay for power and infrastructure costs associated with their projects.
Virginia's growth in data center development is increasing electricity demand, requiring Dominion Energy to purchase additional power on wholesale markets at higher costs to meet the demand from data centers in the state.
West Virginia leaders announced new principles regarding data center development that include protections for ratepayers and water resources. The specific details of these principles and any associated projects were not provided in the article text available.
An outage originating in Northern Virginia took approximately 4 gigawatts of data center load offline. PJM is considering changes to interconnection reliability requirements for data centers in response to the incident.
Fermi engaged Hillcore to construct a 2.6GW gas power plant to support Project Matador, a data center project in Amarillo, Texas with planned capacity up to 11GW.
Officials denied an application for a 2.6 million square foot data center to be developed on Air Products' former headquarters site outside Allentown, Pennsylvania, resulting in the project being dropped.
The Marietta city council voted 5-2 to approve a new data center project in Marietta, Georgia.
Georgia Power released a statement regarding plans for an OpenAI data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
The article discusses supply chain pressures for critical minerals including copper, lithium, and rare earths that are used in AI data center infrastructure, noting that producers face challenges meeting demand from the data center industry's expansion.
The Fort Worth City Council initiated a process to enact a 90-day moratorium on data center projects. The specific date of the council's action was not stated in the article.
Energy Vault signed a 1.25GW power supply agreement with a Texas data center developer. The specific county and date of the agreement were not stated in the article.
A legal challenge has been filed against Nashville's data center moratorium. The specific details of the challenge and parties involved are not provided in the available text.
The Metro Council in Davidson County, Tennessee unanimously passed data center regulations and enacted a temporary moratorium on data center development. The specific details of the regulations and moratorium duration were not provided in the article text.
County commissioners in Indiana issued a statement regarding a public comment period for a data center project. The specific details of the project, county, and comment period dates are not provided in the available text.
Article provides general information about data centers and their prevalence in Indiana, without reporting on a specific facility, project, or regulatory event.
Article provides interior views and details of an Amazon data center facility located in Indiana.
Tucson approved regulations for data centers. The article also mentions Colorado River water cuts, though the connection between the two topics is not specified in the provided text.
Pima County is moving toward implementing a data center moratorium and increasing transparency requirements for data center projects in the county.
Amazon announced an expansion of data center investment in North Carolina involving a deal with Corning, though specific details regarding location, scope, and timeline were not provided in the available text.
WhiteFiber's NC-1 data center in North Carolina transitioned from the construction phase to customer deployment operations.
North Carolina leaders requested that Duke Energy make a legal commitment to honor a federal data center pledge. The specific terms of the pledge and Duke Energy's response were not detailed in the available text.
Architects in Charlotte are attempting to preserve a historic facade that is scheduled for demolition to make way for a data center project.
An Amazon data center project in North Carolina has filed to use diesel power generation, prompting community and regulatory pushback regarding the proposal.
A regulatory order directed Dominion Energy to directly assign certain transmission costs to data centers rather than distributing those costs across all ratepayers in Virginia.
West Virginia released a 20-year plan addressing responsible data center development across the state.
The article discusses whether Virginia should implement a moratorium on data center construction and development, addressing the question of whether such a policy measure is needed in the state.
Data center developers are considering projects in West Virginia, and local communities report concerns about being excluded from planning processes regarding these potential projects.
According to JLL, data center absorption reached a record 25 gigawatts in the first half of 2026, doubling compared to the prior year period, indicating increased demand for data center capacity across the market.
Landmark Dividend acquired a data center located in Jacksonville, Florida for $8.1 million. The facility is leased by telecommunications provider T-Mobile.
An Effingham County manager provided details about the process for an OpenAI data center project in the county.
Chesapeake, Virginia officials stated that existing zoning rules permit data center development on a megasite property, and discussions with Dominion Energy have addressed power availability for prospective industrial users including data centers.
PJM is considering new ride-through rules for data centers following a grid event in Northern Virginia during which approximately 3,800 MW of load transferred to onsite generation at data center facilities.
Meta and OpenAI committed to comply with Texas data center rules, and Governor Abbott ordered strict power and water audits for data center operations in Texas.
Texas is seeking a pause on data center development. Former President Trump stated that data centers could become larger than the oil industry.
Texas has frozen a queue of 474 gigawatts of generation capacity, which includes data center projects seeking grid connections. The freeze affects pending interconnection requests to the state's power grid.
Fort Worth has established a new commission to provide guidance on data center regulations for the city.
DC Blox filed a lawsuit against Metro Nashville regarding new regulations that the company states have delayed a data center project located near the Nashville Zoo.
A legal challenge has been filed against Nashville's data center moratorium. The article does not specify the date the challenge was filed or the current status of the litigation.
Public opposition to data center proposals in Pennsylvania has grown significantly, with a Facebook resistance group reaching over 41,000 members and a poll showing 74% of voters opposed to data centers in their communities. State lawmakers have introduced at least 30 bills during the current legislative session aimed at regulating or accelerating data center development, with a July budget deal requiring data centers over 10 megawatts to report annual energy and water usage.
Warrick County Commissioners voted on a moratorium to pause data center development in the county.
Amazon is developing a data center in West Texas that will be powered by a large natural gas plant.
The city of Valparaiso, Indiana approved a moratorium on data center development with no specified end date. The moratorium halts new data center projects from proceeding during the moratorium period.
A data center is opening in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, marking the county's first such facility.
Pima County voted to halt new data center projects. The specific date of the vote and details of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
Path One presented data center plans to residents in Ida County, Iowa, and residents asked questions about the proposal.
West Virginia leaders announced new principles intended to protect ratepayers and water resources in relation to data center development in the state.
Communities in West Virginia are raising questions regarding an ongoing data center development project. The article does not specify which county, the specific project name, or the date of the event being reported.
The National Park Service is considering a data center proposal within a Virginia forest. Specific details regarding the location, timeline, permitting status, and terms of the potential deal are not stated in the article text provided.
West Virginia state leaders announced a data center development plan. Some stakeholders expressed skepticism about the plan.
Praetorian's megasite in Virginia has the potential to be developed for data center facilities, according to the report.
GIC and Macquarie formed Theseus Infrastructure, a new platform to develop data center facilities for Anthropic in the United States. The article does not specify particular locations, counties, or states where facilities will be sited.
W Land Development announced it will develop power-ready sites for data center operators in Texas, acting as a site developer rather than as an owner or operator of data centers.
Beltline Energy withdrew its data center proposal in Pacific, Missouri, which had called for rezoning of a 500-acre property.
Two data center projects were filed in Hillsboro, Oregon shortly before a 120-day moratorium on data center development took effect, intended to allow the city time to re-evaluate its data center policies.
New York implemented a freeze on new hyperscale AI data center projects, and Georgia is considering enacting a similar policy restricting new hyperscale AI data center development.
DeKalb County commissioners discussed a data center proposal and indicated that additional research is needed before proceeding with a decision.
The Social Circle City Council is considering holding a new vote on a data center project. The article does not specify the date of the council meeting or vote.
Chesapeake, Virginia officials stated that existing zoning rules permit data center development. Discussions with Dominion Energy regarding power capacity have addressed prospective industrial users at the site.
Meta committed to data center standards in Texas, according to Governor Abbott. No specific county, project details, or dates are provided in the headline.
Meta agreed to comply with Texas data center rules established by Governor Abbott regarding grid and water impacts. The specific counties and project details are not stated in the headline.
Multiple companies have stated they will comply with data center rules established by Texas Governor Abbott. The specific details of the rules, companies involved, and compliance timeline are not provided in the available text.
BlackRock acquired majority ownership of a data center facility in El Paso, Texas that was previously operated by Meta.
Google filed permit applications for two data centers in Vernon. The article does not specify the filing date or other details of the applications.
xAI announced the construction of a data center in Tennessee equipped with 220,000 GB300 GPUs. The specific county and date of the announcement or construction commencement were not stated in the article text provided.
The Gallatin city council took action toward implementing a building moratorium on data centers. The specific vote outcome and timeline for the moratorium's implementation were not detailed in the article text provided.
DC Blox closed its data center facility on a property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. The article discusses why the closure does not automatically result in a data center being built on the site.
Amazon is operating a data center in West Texas that runs on a large natural gas power plant facility.
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted to establish a moratorium on data center development. The specific effective date and duration of the moratorium were not stated in the article.
Amazon is operating a data center in West Texas that will be powered by a gas plant. The article does not specify the county or the date of this arrangement.
Experts discussed the need for transparency regarding data centers in Arizona, according to reporting from the Arizona Capitol Times. The specific details of the discussion and any particular projects or policy outcomes were not specified in the available text.
Botetourt County supervisors approved an independent study in connection with a Google data center project and water-related concerns in the county.
More than 500 jurisdictions across the United States have implemented bans on data center construction. The article reports on a trend of local jurisdictions restricting data center siting.
A pro-data center advocacy group is conducting an advertising campaign in North Carolina to influence public opinion regarding data centers in the state.
Multiple Maryland counties have implemented moratoriums and at least one county has enacted a ban on data center development in response to the growth of data center projects in the region.
New York enacted a statewide moratorium on new data center construction, becoming the first state to do so.
OpenAI announced plans to build a massive data center near Savannah, Georgia.
SpaceX plans to power a chip manufacturing campus in Texas using onsite generation and batteries rather than connecting to the electrical grid, according to a signed county agreement.
AWS withdrew a data center project in Maryland, citing infrastructure priorities. The withdrawal occurred amid community and political opposition to the project.
Meta expressed support for data center standards in Texas while not specifying pricing or financial commitments related to infrastructure development for a data center project in the state.
Multiple data center operators have committed to Texas standards established by Governor Abbott, and power companies have endorsed an ERCOT batch framework related to data center operations in Texas.
Amazon plans to operate a data center in West Texas that will be powered by a large natural gas generation facility.
A data center project has been proposed for a site adjacent to the Nashville Zoo, prompting Metro Council action to address the proposal.
A Rotary panel in Evansville, Indiana addressed questions about a data center project, including topics related to energy consumption, water use, and job creation.
Amazon is operating a data center in West Texas that will be powered by a large natural gas generation facility.
A study projects that data centers could generate billions in economic activity in northwest Indiana. The article does not identify a specific data center project, permit, or siting decision.
Trump stated that data centers are profitable and expressed concern that New York is not attracting or retaining data center projects, suggesting the state is missing economic opportunities in the data center sector.
A lawsuit was filed concerning noise from crypto and data center operations affecting a North Carolina town. The specific county, filing date, and detailed allegations are not stated in the provided text.
Loudoun County and Spotsylvania County are considering bans on data center development in their jurisdictions.
Article discusses how multiple US states are modifying regulatory frameworks and rules governing data center development and power infrastructure, without detailing specific named projects or events.
A developer withdrew a gigawatt-scale data center project planned for Atlanta, Georgia, and stated it will pursue residential development instead.
Fluidstack disclosed details regarding a planned data center project in Sullivan County, Indiana, while local residents expressed skepticism about the proposal.
Riot Platforms agreed to a 20-year lease with Anthropic for 191MW of computing capacity at Riot's facility in Rockdale, Texas, valued at $9.1 billion according to reports.
The Columbia County board chief joined with Trump to publicly support a data center deal in the county. The specific terms, timeline, and details of the project are not provided in the article text supplied.
Georgia commissioners shelved proposed data center rules and extended a moratorium on data center development by 60 days following public comment on the issue.
A data center project has been proposed in Bastrop, Texas, prompting concern from nearby residents.
More than 500 local jurisdictions across the United States have implemented bans or restrictions on new data center developments, according to the article. The restrictions reflect local political action against data center expansion, though specific locations, dates, and details of individual bans are not provided in the article text supplied.
Amazon is developing a data center in Texas that is projected to become the largest polluter in America by emissions output.
Amazon is planning a new data center campus in the San Antonio area that analysis suggests could result in significant air emissions. The article discusses potential environmental impacts associated with the facility's operations.
A proposed AI data center in Memphis, Tennessee has prompted community opposition in a Black neighborhood, with residents raising concerns about environmental pollution and the project's siting in their area.
The article discusses opposition to data center development in the United States and its potential effects on AI infrastructure competitiveness, though specific projects, locations, or events are not identified in the provided text.
DC Blox completed a land acquisition for a property intended for data center development adjacent to the Nashville Zoo in Davidson County, Tennessee.
A data center project in a suburb near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania became the subject of community conflict involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The article describes how the data center and ICE presence became contentious civic issues in the small community.
Tucson implemented new oversight measures for large-scale data centers. The specific details of the regulatory changes were not provided in the article text available for extraction.
North Carolina officials Stein and Jackson announced plans to hold Duke Energy accountable regarding a data center pledge, though specific details about the pledge, location, or nature of the accountability measures are not provided in the available text.
Appalachian Power reported growth in demand from data centers and other large customers. The article does not specify particular projects, locations, or dates for this growth.
Virginia regulators ordered Dominion Energy to directly assign transmission costs to data centers rather than distributing those costs across all ratepayers. The order follows growing scrutiny from state regulators regarding how data center infrastructure costs are allocated.
Energy Vault signed a 1.25GW power supply agreement with a Texas-based data center developer. The deal represents the largest contract to date for Energy Vault's energy storage services.
Prichard, Alabama is considering a moratorium on data centers that could affect an Edged project proposing an 8MW facility at the site of a former 911 data center.
A data center facility opened on Hoopa Valley tribal lands in California to support a fiber network operated by the tribe.
Hyundai Heavy Industries signed a contract valued at $675.6 million to supply 1 gigawatt of natural gas engines to an unnamed US data center developer. The specific location and timeline of the project were not disclosed in the article.
A developer withdrew a gigawatt-scale data center project proposed for Atlanta, Georgia. The specific circumstances and timing of the withdrawal are not detailed in the headline alone.
An article discussing a data center project in rural Alabama and the limited authority of county governments in siting decisions related to data center development.
An Atlanta data center project was tabled, though the developer indicated continued interest in pursuing the development.
Meta announced a commitment to standards set by Texas Governor Abbott as data center development continues to expand in Texas. The article does not specify which counties or projects are involved.
Texas officials lack precise data on water and power consumption by data centers operating in the state. The article reports on a gap in tracking and measurement of data center resource use by state authorities.
Trump commented on Texas state actions described as a data center crackdown, characterizing the actions as a mistake. The specific nature of Texas's data center policy actions and their details are not provided in the article text supplied.
Anthropic, Macquarie, and GIC announced the launch of a data center development platform. No specific geographic location, project details, or event date are stated in the article title provided.
Multiple cities in East Tennessee are organizing opposition efforts against data center projects in their areas. The article indicates local communities are taking action to resist data center development, though specific projects, locations, and dates are not detailed in the excerpt provided.
Meta is planning a temporary off-grid gas facility at its data center in Lebanon, Indiana.
An Indianapolis City-County Council committee advanced an amendment related to a data center moratorium. The specific date of the committee action and details of the amendment were not provided in the article text available.
The article examines whether Wisconsin state government is spending $2 billion on data center projects, addressing public expenditure and investment in data center infrastructure within the state.
An opinion piece addresses concerns about water availability in Arizona in relation to the federal CHIPS Act and its implications for data center or computing infrastructure development in the state.
PowerHouse filed for a 300MW data center campus to be located outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas.
Lenders are increasing scrutiny of data center financing while community opposition to data center projects is growing across the United States.
A Virginia county has launched a data center hub initiative while Dominion Energy seeks a new rate structure for its largest users, likely including data center operators. The article does not specify which county or provide specific details about the hub's status or Dominion's rate proposal timeline.
An expert discussed how data center growth presents both challenges and opportunities for electric grid infrastructure and operations in Virginia.
Switch, a data center operator, confidentially filed for an initial public offering according to a report.
Amazon acquired an 8,000-acre site in Pecos, Texas for a proposed natural gas-powered behind-the-meter data center facility. The project would include on-site natural gas generation capacity.
PPL, a Pennsylvania utility, reported an increase in its advanced-stage data center pipeline to 31.8GW, representing a 3.5GW increase from the previous quarter.
xAI announced it will phase out 69 gas turbines at its Memphis data center in response to community protests regarding the facility's power generation infrastructure.
A contractor filed a claim stating that Musk companies owe $600 million for work performed on a data center project in the Memphis area of Tennessee.
A data center project in Indiana resulted in power being cut to tornado warning sirens, prompting resident complaints. The specific county, project name, and date of the incident are not stated in the headline.
A developer seeking to build a Google data center in Allen County, Indiana submitted a request to fill approximately 2 acres of wetlands as part of the project.
Arizona suspended data center tax incentives for three years following concerns about water and power consumption. The state action applies to data center projects statewide.
Loudoun County initiated research into methods to restrict new data center development and regulate the use of backup generators by data centers in the county.
A Virginia study examined groundwater and data centers and made recommendations for tighter water regulations. The specific counties, findings, and regulatory outcomes are not detailed in the headline alone.
Google announced that its first data center building in Botetourt, Virginia will use air-cooling technology, which prompted questions regarding updated water use projections for the facility.
OpenAI held an open house in Savannah to discuss a new data center project with the public.
Bulloch County removed language from its zoning regulations that would have permitted data centers and cryptocurrency operations.
PowerHouse filed for a 300MW data center campus to be located outside the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas.
BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners and ACS established a data center joint venture named Coravel and signed a customer in Texas.
Amazon has received authorization for a 7.65GW AI data center power plant in Texas with a custom 35-turbine gas facility permitted to emit 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases.
The Nashville Metro Council passed a moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify the date the vote occurred.
Religious groups in Texas are opposing a data center project, with religious motivation cited as a factor in their opposition to the facility.
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied an appeal related to the JPG data center project in Jefferson County, Indiana, allowing the project to proceed.
Portage, Indiana took steps toward implementing limits on data centers. The specific regulatory measures or timeline were not detailed in the article text provided.
Governor Hochul announced opposition to data center development on Long Island. The article indicates state-level action regarding data center siting in Nassau County, New York.
Navajo citizens held a public confrontation with tribal leaders regarding data centers, mines, and uranium projects on Navajo Nation lands. The article does not specify the date of the event, specific locations within the Navajo Nation, or details of what was decided or proposed.
Tucson Sentinel press room item discussing data center regulations in Tucson, Arizona, along with other local policy matters.
The Fayetteville Unified Development Ordinance was modified in ways that changed data center oversight requirements in the city.
A Virginia study examined groundwater and data centers, and recommended tighter water regulations. The specific county, affected facilities, and implementation date of any recommendations are not stated in the article text provided.
Northern Virginia is experiencing increased data center development that is generating public opposition from residents in the region.
Data center operators in Virginia are experiencing lengthy delays—up to 7 years—to connect to the electrical grid, prompting some facilities to construct their own power generation infrastructure to bypass grid connection wait times.
Virginia regulators are considering allocation of costs for a $1.5 billion Dominion Energy infrastructure upgrade in the context of growing data center development in the state.
OpenAI and Oracle developed a $15 billion data center project in Wisconsin that involved land purchases from local farmers at prices that made some property owners millionaires, though some sellers expressed they could have negotiated higher prices.
Power companies are using eminent domain to acquire land for data center projects. A survey indicates 70% of Americans oppose data center siting in their communities.
OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center project planned near the port of Savannah, Georgia.
Early County approved a new data center ordinance. The approval occurred amid concerns raised by community members or officials, though the article text does not specify the nature of those concerns.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia questioned their county commissioner about a proposed data center project and raised concerns about the lack of public disclosure regarding the project.
ERCOT projects that electricity demand in Texas will double within six years, a forecast relevant to data center power consumption and grid capacity planning in the state.
Texas officials lack comprehensive data on water and power consumption by data centers operating in the state, according to reporting by KUT.
The article provides photos and reporting on Meta's AI data center facility located in Temple, Texas.
Article discusses a data center freeze in Texas and its connection to grid management issues. The article examines how data center growth and power demand have intersected with electricity grid challenges in the state.
The article discusses how extreme heat events reveal challenges that data centers present to electrical grids, examining the relationship between data center power demand and grid strain during peak temperature conditions.
Warrick County officials released details regarding a proposed data center project referred to as "Project Zora." No additional details about the project status, timeline, or specifics were provided in the article text supplied.
Google has proposed a data center project in Indiana that would involve development on protected wetlands.
Indiana real estate experts discussed potential effects of data centers in Clark County on local property values, noting insufficient data to determine impact at this time.
The city of Portage, Indiana is proposing restrictions on data center projects. The specific details of the proposed restrictions and any timeline for implementation are not stated in the article text provided.
A southern Indiana city approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects following resident opposition to proposed data center development in the area.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a $100 billion commitment to Arizona for construction of at least four additional 2-nanometer fabrication facilities, with potential capital expenditures reaching $64 billion in 2026.
Thirteen U.S. states are moving to eliminate data center tax incentives, which could increase costs for AI infrastructure development by approximately $3 billion. The specific states and timeline for these policy changes are not identified in the available text.
The article reports on data center water and power consumption in Arizona, presenting calculations of resource usage by the data center industry in the state.
Forsyth County commissioners scheduled a vote on a hyperscale data center project. The specific date of the vote is referenced as Thursday, but the article publication date is not provided, making the exact event date unknown.
A report recommends that North Carolina terminate data center subsidies and halt new data center projects in the state.
QTS Data Centers announced it will establish its headquarters in Reston, Virginia.
The article discusses three regulatory trends across U.S. states regarding data center water consumption, addressing how state legislatures are approaching the regulation of water use by data center facilities.
The Columbia County board chief appeared with Trump and publicly supported a data center deal in the county. No additional details about the specific project, terms, or timeline are provided in the available text.
Georgia's state regulator is reviewing a contract between OpenAI and Georgia Power, which concerns a data center or computing infrastructure project in Georgia.
South Georgia congressmen stated that data centers require regulatory guardrails or conditions before proceeding with development in the region.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a halt to data center approvals in Texas pending completion of audits.
President Trump made public statements regarding opposition to data center development in Texas, characterizing the issue as significant to the state's economy.
A developer is seeking to build a data center in Prosper, Texas. The article does not specify the current stage of the permitting or approval process.
A data center developer filed a legal challenge to zoning ordinances in Slate Belt Township, Pennsylvania, regarding regulations applicable to data center development in the township.
The Portage city council approved an ordinance that establishes restrictions on data centers in the municipality.
The article examines how increased AI and data center infrastructure demand in Indiana is sustaining fossil fuel energy generation and creating water resource pressures in the state.
Amazon is considering a redevelopment site in Homer City, Pennsylvania for a potential AI data center project.
Fayette County is developing regulations for data centers and is seeking public input on the regulatory framework.
The Portage city council approved an ordinance establishing restrictions on data centers in the municipality.
The article discusses how towns across the United States are negotiating with Amazon and Microsoft regarding data center and AI infrastructure projects, addressing the infrastructure and community impacts of hyperscale computing facility siting.
A data center project on public land in Arizona received approval through a legal process that limited public participation in the decision-making process.
Catholic leaders have called for ethical scrutiny of AI data centers' energy and water consumption, raising concerns about the resource demands of data center operations.
New York implemented a ban on large data centers. The article discusses reasons for data center opposition that are spreading to other states nationwide.
A report recommends that North Carolina end data center subsidies and halt new data center projects in the state.
Blue Owl acquired 71 acres in Virginia for the purpose of constructing an additional data center facility.
The article discusses three trends in how state legislatures are regulating data center water consumption, addressing a policy area affecting data center operations across multiple states.
Mount Carmel Township is developing a data center ordinance and examining how Virginia's data center regulations and experiences inform its approach to siting and regulating data centers.
Amazon has proposed constructing 800,000 square feet of data centers on a former George Washington University campus located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute published a report or analysis addressing health risks associated with data centers as a category of industrial facility, without reference to a specific project or location.
A data center project planned in Virginia within approximately 100 feet of residential homes has generated community protests and legal action by residents.
Electrovaya announced a stationary energy storage system designed for the data center market and entered into a commercial agreement with Amazon. The article does not specify a geographic location for any particular data center project or deployment.
Amazon filed to develop two new data center campuses in Texas, with planned locations in Fort Stockton and Floydada, and filed to expand a planned campus in Boling.
SpaceX announced an $16.8 billion investment in a TeraFab facility in Texas described as 100 million square feet, with plans to employ 3,000 people from neighboring counties.
Nuclea, a small modular reactor (SMR) firm, entered into a memorandum of understanding with New Mining to evaluate the deployment of SMRs at data centers across the United States, with testing focused on behind-the-meter power generation for such facilities.
Data center expansion is occurring in Georgia, with effects on consumers' electricity costs. The article discusses the relationship between data center growth and power bill implications for electricity consumers in the state.
Newton County commissioners objected to annexation requests that involved possible data center sites. The specific details of the objections and their outcomes were not detailed in the article text provided.
Two candidates offered differing positions on data centers policy at a business luncheon in Georgia, though specific details of their proposals and the location are not provided in the article text supplied.
Georgia Power and the White House made energy pledges in connection with the formation of a data center alliance in Georgia.
OpenAI announced plans for a $30 billion AI data center project with 3.2 gigawatts of power capacity. The specific location, timeline, and other project details are not stated in the available text.
Musician Willie Nelson publicly opposed data center development in Texas. The article does not specify which county or the date of his statement.
Texas paused approvals for data center projects statewide pending completion of an audit, without implementing a full ban on new data center development.
A data center project in North Texas advanced past a regulatory or approval stage despite objections from nearby residents. The specific nature of the hurdle cleared and the project's location within North Texas are not detailed in the headline.
Amazon filed to develop two new data center campuses in Texas. The specific counties and filing dates are not stated in the article text provided.
Tennessee officials are considering a 2-year freeze on data center projects in response to noise complaints from a bitcoin mining operation. The specific county where the bitcoin mine is located and the date of the moratorium decision are not stated in the article title.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge in response to increased data center development in its service region. The pledge commits TVA to protect ratepayers amid growing data center demand.
A general industry article discussing water consumption associated with AI and data center operations, addressing trends in the data center sector without reference to a specific facility, project, or location.
Opponents of a proposed data center near Grand Canyon National Park have launched an appeal regarding the project. The article does not specify the current status of the data center proposal or the outcome of the appeal.
Tucson approved data center regulations. The article title also references Colorado River cuts, though specific details about that aspect are not provided in the excerpt.
Core Scientific, a data center builder, faced a $2.5 million lawsuit. The article does not specify the location or details of the underlying dispute.
Dave Matthews connected the closure of a mill in Canton, North Carolina to an ongoing dispute over a data center project in the area.
An Alabama mayor disclosed the company behind a proposed AI data center project following extended public pressure. The article does not specify the county, the date of the disclosure, or details about the project's status.
Architects in Charlotte are seeking to preserve a historic facade that is scheduled for demolition as part of a data center project. The specific outcome and timeline of their preservation efforts are not detailed in the available text.
North Carolina ended a tax break for data center power consumption while maintaining capital investment incentives for data centers in the state.
Residents in Chesterfield County, Virginia have called for increased transparency regarding Google data center operations in the area.
Virginia officials exchanged emails in response to health concerns raised regarding data centers operating in the state, according to a report. The specific location, timing, and nature of the health concerns are not detailed in the article text provided.
Article discusses the relationship between data center electricity consumption and consumer electric bills at a national industry level, and notes potential impacts from changes in AI demand on electricity costs.
A Franklin resident raised transparency concerns regarding a data center debate, prompting a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) inquiry into the local decision-making process related to the data center proposal in Southampton County, Virginia.
A Loudoun County supervisor requested a data center moratorium as Amazon prepared to develop a new data center site in the county.
Community pressure is mounting on Fairfax County regarding a proposed electrical substation in Lincolnia needed for a data center project. The county is considering whether to approve the substation infrastructure.
An organizer is leading a campaign against an AI data center project in Virginia, with concerns raised about foreign influence related to the project.
Bridge DC announced a prefabricated data center power module that integrates transformers, power distribution, UPS, and cooling infrastructure in a container format.
Analysis identified approximately 1,900 U.S. public schools located within one mile of a data center, presenting factual data about the geographic proximity of educational facilities to data center infrastructure across the United States.
Walker County plans to extend a moratorium on data center development through February. The moratorium extension follows opposition to data center projects in the county.
Data centers have become a major energy policy debate in Georgia, alongside discussions of nuclear power generation. The article discusses data centers as an emerging energy demand issue in the state.
OpenAI announced plans for a $30 billion AI data center project in Georgia. Specific county, timeline, and permitting status are not stated in the article.
OpenAI announced plans to spend over $30 billion on a data center project in Georgia.
Texas Governor Abbott paused data center projects in the state pending an audit. The specific counties and project details are not stated in the available text.
Following a pause on data center interconnection requests in Texas, hundreds of millions of dollars in grid deposits from data center projects remain in an uncertain status. The pause has left the financial commitments associated with pending data center grid connections unresolved.
Trump characterized Texas's data center crackdown as a mistake. The article does not provide specific details about which data centers or crackdown measures are referenced.
The article reports on Governor Abbott's top political donors who are involved in data center development in Texas, while the governor has stated he is pushing back on the data center boom in the state.
A data center operator sought permission to withdraw up to 2 billion gallons of water from a lake owned by Tarrant County, Texas.
The article reports on proposed data center locations in Texas that are situated in areas where the power grid is experiencing strain or capacity challenges.
Crow Holdings and CleanArc have announced plans for a 245 megawatt data center at the Dallas Market Center location in Dallas, Texas.
xAI announced it will remove 69 turbines from its computing campus spanning Tennessee and Mississippi. The turbines had been part of the facility's infrastructure plan.
The Tennessee Valley Authority reported a $220 million increase in net income attributable to power sales to data centers, indicating expanded electricity consumption by data center facilities in the TVA service territory.
Unresolved questions remain regarding the power supply arrangement for a large data center project located near Madison, Indiana.
The article discusses challenges in understanding and regulating how data centers use and dispose of water, addressing water management practices in the data center industry without reference to a specific project or location.
Workhorse announced plans to develop mobile AI data centers at its Indiana manufacturing facility. The specific location within Indiana, timing, and project details were not disclosed in the article text provided.
Article discusses the complexities of water usage by data centers and the challenges in developing legislation to regulate such usage in Indiana.
Leaders in Southern Indiana approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The specific county and date of the approval are not stated in the article.
Multiple states face potential land seizure proceedings related to data center construction projects, though specific locations, dates, and project details are not provided in the article excerpt available.
The city of Portage, Indiana is considering new zoning rules to govern future data center development in the municipality.
Amazon and HCR are conducting commercial discussions regarding a data center project in Indiana, according to the Indiana Gazette Online.
Core Scientific announced that AMD will become a customer at five of its data center sites. The article does not specify the locations of these sites.
Google announced that its first building at its Botetourt data center will use air-cooling technology, which prompted questions about revised water use projections for the facility.
Emails reveal that Virginia regulators downplayed health concerns related to data centers. The specific data center project, location, and nature of the health concerns are not detailed in the headline provided.
The Virginia Commission ordered Dominion Energy to develop a cost plan related to data centers. No additional details about the specific project, location, or nature of the plan are provided in the article text available.
A data center company acquired the former Minnesota Star Tribune printing facility located in downtown Minneapolis. The article does not provide details on the acquisition date, company name, or planned use of the site.
A data center developer made offers to purchase residential properties at rates exceeding $4 million per acre in Virginia as part of a land acquisition effort for a data center project.
Redaptive and Recurve announced a joint platform launch based on Recurve's Flex software program designed to unlock grid capacity for data centers. No specific geographic location, project site, or event date was stated in the article text provided.
A US lawmaker proposed legislation called the Data Center Bill of Rights that would give local communities greater say over data center developments, particularly those focused on AI infrastructure.
Mitchell County residents gathered to sign petitions opposing data center projects in the county.
Google was named the sole operator for a planned data center in Columbia County, Georgia. Some residents expressed concerns about the project.
The Marietta City Council postponed a vote on approval of a proposed data center project. The specific reasons for the postponement and next steps were not detailed in the available text.
An AI data center project connected to ChatGPT is planned for Georgia, though the specific location within the state has not yet been determined.
Walker County, Georgia implemented a data center moratorium that applies only to unincorporated areas of the county, not incorporated municipalities within it.
An Effingham County data center project is advancing to a state evaluation process as the next step in its permitting or approval pathway.
OpenAI announced plans for a $30 billion data center project in Georgia. The specific county, timing of the announcement, and project details are not stated in the article text provided.
Former President Trump criticized New York Governor Hochul's data center moratorium. The article does not specify the date of Trump's statement or provide details about the moratorium's scope or duration.
A proposed data center in Westlake has generated concerns among residents in Keller, Texas, amid increasing state-level scrutiny of such projects.
Texas Governor Abbott has called for an audit of data center approvals, resulting in a hold on data center approvals in Texas.
Democratic candidates in Texas have called for a pause on data center growth in the state. The article does not specify which counties or specific projects are affected, or provide a date for when this position was announced.
Texas Governor Abbott ordered a full audit of the data center interconnection queue and stated that grid access could be denied. The article does not specify which counties are affected or provide a specific date for when the order was issued.
Texas's governor implemented a data center moratorium, which has prompted calls from some parties for a special legislative session to address the matter.
Nashville is scheduled to hold a final vote this week on proposed data center restrictions and a moratorium on new data center development.
Tennessee officials are considering a 2-year freeze on data center projects in response to noise complaints from a bitcoin mining operation in the state.
Multiple cities in East Tennessee are organizing opposition to data center projects in their regions. The specific projects, timeline, and outcomes are not detailed in the article text provided.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez visited the xAI data center facility in Memphis, Tennessee, joining Pearson at the site.
Indianapolis city officials are considering $56 million in tax incentives for a data center project in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood.
Indiana regulators approved an energy project associated with Google's data center in Morgan County.
Article provides informational content about data centers, their presence in Indiana, and their water usage. No specific project, siting decision, or regulatory action is described.
Clay County officials addressed community concerns regarding a potential data center development project in the county. The article represents a continuation of coverage of local response to the proposed facility.
Environmental groups in Pennsylvania are using crowdfunding to support legal action challenging a data center project proposed in Homer City. The groups are raising funds to cover costs associated with contesting the project.
Candidates in Arizona's 6th Congressional District discussed a Google data center project, with candidates expressing their positions on the facility.
The Tucson City Council approved regulations governing large-scale data centers in the city.
Neighbors in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix raised concerns about a planned data center project in their community.
Arizona Capitol Times article discussing a proposal to freeze data center tax breaks in Arizona, attributed to De Los Santos.
A proposed large-scale data center project in Pinal County, Arizona was tabled following public response to the proposal.
North Carolina Democrats requested that Duke Energy make its data center cost pledge legally binding. The specific location, date of the request, and details of the pledge were not stated in the article text provided.
A 9-megawatt cryptocurrency mining facility in North Carolina is being offered for sale. The article does not specify the county, the date of the sale listing, or other details about the facility's history or operations.
Multiple U.S. states are imposing power taxes on data centers as AI data center investment has grown to exceed national transportation spending.
Multiple jurisdictions in North Carolina are implementing or considering moratoriums on data center development. The article indicates this trend is expanding across the state, though specific counties, effective dates, and details of individual moratoriums are not provided in the text supplied.
Loudoun County supervisors considered implementing a moratorium on data center development in the county.
A report raised health risk concerns regarding a data center in Loudoun County, Virginia, and regulators responded with a statement addressing the report's claims.
TMJ4 News provided an interior tour of a Vantage data center facility while covering an ongoing debate regarding a Vantage data center project in Wisconsin.
Virginia enacted a requirement that data centers must pay for their own power line infrastructure rather than having such costs covered through other means.
A Virginia state senator urged the governor to pause data center growth in the state. The article does not specify which county or provide the date the request was made.
Copper wire was stolen from a data center construction site in Loudoun County, Virginia, and three individuals were arrested in connection with the theft.
The city of Chesapeake has delayed processing data center applications. The specific reasons for the delay and timeline were not stated in the available text.
Amazon has proposed constructing over 800,000 square feet of data center facilities on George Washington University's Virginia campus.
The State Corporation Commission ordered Dominion Energy to develop a tariff that would assign more transmission costs to data centers. The order addresses how transmission infrastructure expenses are allocated among customer classes in Virginia.
Florida data center markets reached a live capacity of 3.8GW in the first half of 2026, while data center development in the Middle East pipeline was paused.
Partners Group announced a $1 billion investment to take a majority stake in AVK, a firm that provides microgrid solutions for the data center market, to support scaling of its offerings to data center operators.
Columbia County established regulatory rules for Google data center operations, including restrictions on well usage and noise limits.
Homeowners in Georgia are being displaced to make way for AI data center development. The article describes residential property acquisitions related to data center siting in the state.
An Effingham County manager provided details about the process surrounding an OpenAI data center project in the county.
Article reports that land in multiple U.S. states faces potential seizure through eminent domain proceedings to construct data center facilities, though specific locations, projects, and details are not provided in the excerpt available.
CoreWeave announced an expansion into Indonesia to provide AI infrastructure and computing services in Southeast Asia.
Governor Abbott announced that data center approvals in Texas are halted pending audits. The specific details of the audit scope, duration, and affected projects are not provided in the article text.
The article describes the operations and infrastructure of a data center located in Austin, Texas, as part of broader data center construction activity occurring across the state.
The Governor of Texas placed a hold on grid approvals for data centers in the state. The specific date of this action and affected counties were not stated in the article text provided.
NRG Energy is negotiating a deal for approximately 1.2 gigawatts of hyperscale data center capacity in Texas during a period when data center development activity in the state has slowed.
Bexar County in Texas contains at least 30 data centers according to the article.
BlackRock is raising $12 billion in bonds to help finance Meta's artificial intelligence data center project in Texas.
The Wilson County Data Center Advisory Committee received information stating that data centers will not impact utilities in the county. The specific date of this committee meeting or announcement was not provided in the article text.
The Nashville Metro Council approved eminent domain legislation related to a data center project at the Nashville Zoo site. The approval enables the use of eminent domain authority for the project.
A commission postponed a vote on a data center moratorium in Tennessee. The specific county, date of the tabled vote, and details regarding the moratorium's scope or rationale were not stated in the article text provided.
The Gallatin City Council considered a data center moratorium along with zoning changes and rural land reclassification measures.
The Merrillville town council voted to extend an existing data center moratorium for an additional 6 months. The extension pauses new data center development approvals in the town during this period.
Meta is planning a temporary off-grid gas facility at its data center project in Lebanon, Indiana. The facility would provide backup power generation capacity during the data center's construction and initial operations phase.
New Albany enacted a one-year ban on new data centers at the Mayor's request. The moratorium prohibits new data center projects from being sited in the city during this period.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun is advocating for nuclear energy as a power source in response to growing electricity demand from data centers in the state.
A study projects that data centers could generate billions of dollars in economic activity in northwest Indiana. The article does not specify which counties, projects, or facilities are included in the study's scope.
Nokia acquired a semiconductor fabrication facility in Arizona from NXP to produce optical chips for AI data centers. The acquisition was announced to secure supply chain capacity for data center optical components.
A teacher was arrested during a city commission meeting in Arizona for repeatedly clapping while data center opponents were speaking. The arrest occurred during public comment at a commission meeting where data center opposition was being discussed.
Prime Data Centers broke ground on three buildings in Phoenix as part of a $3 billion investment project.
The Southport Planning Board voted to support a 15-month moratorium on data center projects in the area.
Charlotte, North Carolina implemented a 150-day moratorium on new data center projects during which the city plans to study and gather information about data center development and its effects.
Amazon and Duke Energy were accused of violating the Clean Air Act in connection with an under-development data center in Hamlet, North Carolina.
North Carolina officials requested that Duke Energy convert a pledge regarding federal data center projects into a legally binding commitment.
The Greensboro city council voted 5-4 to reject a proposed moratorium on AI data center development in the city.
Protests against AI data centers are occurring in North Carolina and other states. The article does not specify which counties or provide details about particular projects or protest dates.
Virginia data centers were ordered to pay for transmission upgrades. The specific county, ordering authority, and date of the order are not stated in the article text provided.
Amazon announced plans for new data centers in Ashburn, Virginia. Some residents expressed opposition to the expansion.
Northern Virginia lawmakers have received campaign contributions related to AI while residents in the region have expressed opposition to data center projects in their communities.
Virginia state senators called for a review into groundwater strain caused by data centers and raised the possibility of a state-wide moratorium on data center development.
The article discusses the data center industry's expansion prospects in Western Pennsylvania and factors affecting its future development in the region.
Virginia lawmakers are considering new restrictions on tax incentives provided to data centers in the state. The proposed changes come amid opposition to the existing tax break program.
Everllence announced it will supply 480MW of gas engines to a data center developer in the US, with deliveries commencing in line with the data center's commissioning. The specific location and timeline for the data center project are not stated in the article text provided.
An unnamed developer withdrew a proposed data center project in Brownsville, Texas. The article provides limited details about the project or the circumstances of the withdrawal.
Walker County approved a temporary moratorium on data centers. The specific effective date and duration of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
A data center project is planned near a historic Black cemetery in Georgia, prompting community concerns about the development's proximity to the site.
OpenAI announced plans for a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County's Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub.
Columbia County, Google, and Georgia Power announced a partnership regarding data center development in the county, which includes development provisions and restrictions.
A daughter reports that her mother sold her home in Georgia, reportedly to facilitate data center power infrastructure. The specific county, timeline, and data center project details are not stated in the available text.
Georgia lawmakers are considering regulations for data centers while the data center industry is conducting public relations efforts regarding such regulations.
OpenAI held a public open house in Effingham County, Georgia following its announcement of a $20 billion data center campus project in the area.
The Denton City Council is considering a moratorium on data center development and evaluating stricter development rules for data center projects in the city.
Residents of Keller, Texas have expressed concerns about a proposed data center project located near residential homes and an elementary school. The article documents community opposition to the facility's siting.
Laredo, Texas is establishing permanent standards for data center development. The article does not specify the date of this action or provide details on the specific standards being implemented.
Residents of Westlake, Texas have organized opposition to a proposed data center project planned near a Buddhist monastery in the area.
Texas officials lack comprehensive data on the water and power consumption of data centers operating in the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has implemented a freeze on data center construction in the state, reversing prior statements characterizing Texas as central to AI development.
New York imposed a moratorium on data center development, becoming the first state to do so.
A Tennessee town enacted a ban on data centers prior to any developer proposal, and a county in the state imposed a pause on data center projects.
Tennessee municipalities are implementing zoning and regulatory measures to restrict the siting of AI data centers near residential neighborhoods, citing noise concerns as a primary factor in their approach to data center placement.
The Nashville Metro Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire land designated for a proposed data center project near Nashville Zoo.
A report found that residents living near data centers in Tennessee experienced larger increases in electricity costs compared to other Tennesseans. The specific data centers, counties, and timing of cost increases were not identified in the article text provided.
A data center or AI computing facility has been sited in a Memphis, Tennessee community, resulting in changes to local conditions and circumstances for nearby residents.
Huntington County officials are developing a data center ordinance while residents have voiced concerns about the proposal.
Approximately one-third of Indiana counties have implemented restrictions on data center development, and two counties have enacted complete bans on data center projects.
Warrick County has scheduled a meeting to discuss a data center ordinance. The article does not provide details about the specific ordinance provisions or the meeting date.
Clay County officials held a response to community concerns regarding an IDEM permit and data center development project in the county.
Data center projects are being sited in proximity to historic areas of Indiana, raising questions about the relationship between data center expansion and preservation of historic sites in the state.
Posey County commissioners disclosed that they have signed a non-disclosure agreement related to data center discussions, preventing them from publicly discussing the matter.
Bristol, Indiana residents are opposing a rezoning proposal that would allow a potential data center to be developed on the land in question.
An anti-data center group reported reaching its minimum petition signature threshold in Lubbock, Texas regarding an unspecified data center project.
TSMC's planned expansion in Arizona could result in the company becoming Phoenix's largest water customer, according to reporting on the semiconductor manufacturer's facility plans in the region.
An opinion piece addresses projected water resource strain in western U.S. states attributed to data center expansion and power generation demands, discussing regional drought implications related to data center industry growth.
An Arizona town is considering new regulations for data centers as part of a broader national trend in establishing data center siting and operational rules.
North Carolina's Attorney General called on Duke Energy to commit to protections for ratepayers regarding data center operations. The specific protections requested and Duke Energy's response were not detailed in the available text.
A facility designed to help AI data centers manage power demands has opened in Upstate South Carolina. The article does not specify the facility's location, operator, or technical details beyond its function in supporting data center power management.
The Greensboro City Council is reconsidering a data center moratorium. No additional details about the outcome or timing of the reconsideration are provided in the article text.
Public opinion polling or a public comment period showed support for an amendment related to data center restrictions in Macon County, North Carolina.
Yadkin County is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding a proposed data center moratorium.
A grid operator has proposed the creation of a data center registry to track power consumption by data centers. The specific jurisdiction and implementation details are not stated in the article text provided.
A data center has been proposed for a former Star Tribune newspaper site in Minneapolis, Minnesota, generating debate among residents and stakeholders.
Texas halted new data center connections to its power grid due to overwhelming demand for grid capacity from data center projects.
Virginia is considering new laws in response to public resistance to data center development. The legislative measures are designed to affect the trajectory of data center expansion in the state.
Virginia did not pass legislation requiring data centers to meet clean energy requirements after months of debate. The article does not specify which county or the specific date the legislative session ended.
Duke Energy announced its data center pipeline has grown by 2.7GW since Q4 2025, bringing total secured electric service agreements with data center firms to 7.6GW.
Stack, backed by Blue Owl Capital, purchased land in Culpeper County, Virginia, adding to its existing landholdings in the region.
The National Science Foundation announced a $100 million AI Infrastructure Hubs program designed to increase access to AI computing infrastructure for scientific research and development in underserved regions of the United States.
City officials voted to approve a DC Blox data center campus project near Irvington, Indiana.
A public meeting regarding an OpenAI data center project in Effingham, Georgia drew hundreds of attendees. The article does not specify the date of the meeting or provide details about comments made or decisions reached.
OpenAI announced plans for a data center project in Georgia with an estimated cost of $20 billion and a power capacity of 3.2 gigawatts.
Albany city commissioners are considering a 6–18-month pause on data center projects in Dougherty County, Georgia. The article indicates data centers already operate in the area and commissioners are evaluating whether to implement a temporary moratorium on new projects.
An accusation was made that Texas has allowed data centers to use a loophole in pollution regulations.
Texas's governor implemented a moratorium on data centers, which prompted calls from some parties for a special legislative session to address the action.
Crusoe Energy Company filed applications for two additional data centers at the Goodnight Campus in Armstrong County, Texas.
The city of Westlake, Texas approved an 87-acre data center project subject to additional conditions imposed by the city.
Wilson County leaders initiated a pause to study the impact of data centers on water and power resources in the county.
The Decatur City Council advanced zoning restrictions for data centers while removing proposed size cap provisions from the ordinance. The council modified the data center zoning requirements during this action.
Residential customers in Tennessee near data centers experienced higher electricity rates while data center operators received lower rates, according to the article's findings.
The US EPA administrator commented on Tennessee's statewide data center moratorium, characterizing it as a "cop out." The article does not specify when the moratorium was enacted or the specific details of its implementation.
The Nashville Metro Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire land near the Nashville Zoo that was proposed for a data center development.
DC BLOX completed a $23 million property acquisition near Nashville Zoo in Davidson County, Tennessee for a proposed data center project.
New Albany is proceeding with a final vote on a data center moratorium. The moratorium measure is advancing through the city's legislative process toward a concluding vote.
Portage, Indiana planners adopted new restrictions on where data centers can be located within the city.
Clarksville is considering a ban on new data centers as interest in data center development grows across Clark County, Indiana.
The Warrick Area Plan Commission tabled its own ordinance and implemented a halt on data center projects beginning in 2026. The specific details of the vote and rationale are not provided in the headline.
Meta announced an expansion of its data center facility in Richland Parish, Louisiana, which the announcement states will create additional jobs in the parish.
Residents filed a class-action lawsuit against a data center in Dowagiac, Michigan, citing constant noise from the facility as the basis for legal action.
The Munster Plan Commission postponed consideration of a data center-related ordinance. The specific provisions of the ordinance and reasons for the postponement are not detailed in the article text provided.
A $105 million data center project in Charlestown, Indiana has been approved but requires completion of additional steps before construction can begin, according to the mayor.
Jeffersonville, Indiana approved a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium prevents new data center development in the city during the specified period.
Residents of Vicksburg gathered to protest a proposed data center project. The article does not specify the state, county, or date of the protest event.
A Meta data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana is reported to have generated job creation and tax revenue growth in the northeast Louisiana region.
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a data center tax freeze in Arizona that she stated would save $57 million and cautioned that additional restrictions on data centers may be implemented.
Duke Energy has implemented a large load tariff with minimal regulatory oversight that may affect major power consumers, potentially including data centers and other industrial facilities in North Carolina.
North Carolina repealed a sales and use tax exemption that had applied to electricity used at qualifying data centers. The article does not specify the effective date of the repeal or identify any specific data center facility affected.
Duke Energy is expanding its battery storage strategy in response to data centers' growing impact on North Carolina's electrical grid. The article discusses how data center growth is reshaping grid operations and Duke Energy's corresponding infrastructure investments.
More than 30 local governments in North Carolina have paused permitting for new data centers, citing concerns about power consumption, water usage, and noise impacts.
Hendersonville is proceeding with implementation of a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The specific details of the moratorium's scope and effective date are not stated in the article text provided.
The article discusses how local data center moratoriums implemented by individual municipalities in North Carolina may have implications for statewide data center policy and development.
North Carolina's Attorney General called on Duke Energy to commit to protections for ratepayers regarding data center operations. The specific protections sought and Duke Energy's response were not detailed in the available text.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign in Oregon and six other states regarding data center policy or development.
Amazon has proposed constructing four data centers on George Washington University's campus located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Amazon has proposed a data center campus in Ashburn, Virginia, and has encountered opposition from Loudoun County residents or officials.
A Virginia county has launched a data center hub initiative. Separately, Dominion Energy is seeking a new rate structure for its largest users, which would include data center operators.
An article reports that Virginia's aging power grid experienced flickering affecting approximately 50% of the US, which it attributes to data centers. The article appears to discuss power grid strain related to data center operations.
Amazon Web Services has announced plans to construct an 800,000 square foot data center campus at a George Washington University site in Ashburn, Virginia.
A Brookings analysis addresses policy mechanisms for protecting utility ratepayers from costs associated with AI data center energy consumption, focusing on the need for enforcement of existing protections or commitments.
A man was found trapped underneath an elevator at a Google data center in Iowa and was taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to local fire department reports.
Paulding County approved a moratorium on data center projects. The specific effective date and duration of the moratorium were not stated in the article text provided.
The city of Marietta postponed a rezoning decision for a proposed data center project on Powers Ferry Road. The article does not specify the date of the tabling action or provide additional details about the project timeline or next steps.
Thirty homes in Georgia are being acquired through sale or eminent domain to expand the power grid, with at least one affected family member stating the expansion is intended to support data center operations in the region.
A $20 billion OpenAI data center project in coastal Georgia has generated opposition from local residents. The article does not specify the county, event date, or specific details of the project's status.
A permit was denied for a proposed data center near I-20 in Douglas County, Georgia. The specific date of the denial decision is not stated in the article headline.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia are opposing a proposed OpenAI data center project in their area.
QTS is pursuing plans to build a data center campus in Bessemer, Alabama, with questions being raised about the project.
A threat was reported at a data center site in Haskell, Texas, with authorities determining there was no active shooter present.
Law enforcement investigated a credible threat that prompted a lockdown at data centers in the area. The specific nature of the threat and outcome of the investigation were not detailed in the available text.
Texas has halted power grid connections for new data centers. The state action restricts the ability of new data center projects to connect to the electrical grid.
Texas implemented a moratorium affecting approximately 1,800 data center projects with combined power requests of 474 gigawatts, citing power grid capacity concerns.
Banks are in discussions to provide $15 billion in lending for an Anthropic data center project with Google backing, according to Wall Street Journal reporting. The specific location of the proposed data center is not stated in the article.
A Texas city sold land to a data center developer that residents had expected would be developed as a park. The article does not specify which city, county, or the date of the transaction.
Crusoe announced plans to develop a 1.4 gigawatt data center campus in Childress, Texas.
A report claims that the Colossus 2 data center installed 59 natural gas turbines without permission, with pollutant emissions reportedly affecting communities in Mississippi where elevated lung disease rates are already present.
Residents of Charleston are expressing concerns about a potential data center project in their community. The article does not provide specific details about the project's status, location, or timeline.
The Lebanon Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for a data center project in Lebanon, Tennessee. The specific date of the commission's vote was not stated in the article text provided.
Records obtained by The Tennessean document water use by Meta's data center facility in Gallatin, Tennessee. The article does not specify what the records revealed about the water consumption levels or any particular event date associated with the disclosure.
Gallatin city leaders are considering a temporary ban on data center development. The specific details of the proposal and timeline for a decision are not provided in the article text.
A US House Democrat requested that Elon Musk respond to inquiries regarding pollution from xAI data centers in Tennessee.
A proposed data center project near Nashville Zoo in Davidson County, Tennessee is facing opposition from community members. The article does not specify details of the project's status or the nature of the pushback.
Warrick County, Indiana scheduled a public hearing on a data center ordinance for Monday. The article does not specify the date of the hearing beyond "Monday" or provide additional details about the ordinance's content or provisions.
Valparaiso is advancing a data center moratorium while developing additional regulations for data center facilities in the city.
A data center developer reduced the scope of a proposed project on Indianapolis's east side shortly before a scheduled final vote on the proposal.
The president of the Indianapolis city council announced an intention to request a moratorium on data center projects in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A 322-acre data center project has been proposed for White County, Indiana. No additional details about permitting status, approval, or timeline were provided in the article text supplied.
An article examines water consumption claims made about an Arizona data center project, comparing its water use to farmland and discussing whether water usage may be displaced rather than reduced.
Article discusses projected water scarcity in western U.S. regions driven by data center expansion and water consumption demands, addressing regional water availability concerns related to data center industry growth across multiple western states.
Arizona has implemented a freeze on tax breaks for data centers. The state has been a significant location for AI network infrastructure development.
Article addresses whether data centers are consuming significant quantities of water in Arizona, examining the relationship between data center operations and water resource use in the state.
Arizona implemented a pause on data center tax breaks, prompting companies to submit applications before a deadline. The article concerns tax incentive policy affecting data center projects in the state.
Hot Springs, Arkansas enacted a moratorium on data center development. The specific date of the moratorium enactment is not stated in the article text provided.
Alamance County commissioners announced they will begin discussions regarding data centers and the possibility of implementing a moratorium on data center development in the county.
North Carolina's Attorney General called on Duke Energy to commit to protections for ratepayers related to data center operations, according to WFAE 90.7.
North Carolina residents are organizing to oppose data center development in their state, citing concerns about water and power strain from artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Davie County adopted a one-year moratorium on data center development. The moratorium pauses new data center projects in the county during this period.
An article discussing Virginia's data center tax policy, examining its current structure and identifying areas for potential modification or improvement.
Henry County supervisors held a meeting to hear resident concerns regarding potential data center projects proposed in the county.
Data center development is being pursued in West Virginia, and some local communities report concerns about not being included in decision-making processes regarding these projects.
Suspects stole approximately $100,000 in copper from a data center site in Virginia. The article does not specify the location within the state or the date of the theft.
A data center project called "Vienna Cloud" in Tyson's, Virginia is seeking exceptions to Fairfax County zoning or development rules as part of its permitting process.
Mason County residents addressed county commissioners regarding a proposed data center project. The article does not specify the outcome of the commissioners' consideration or the residents' specific positions on the project.
Three men were charged with grand larceny for stealing copper wire from a data center construction site in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Article discusses how US states are modifying regulatory frameworks governing data center development and power consumption in response to rapid industry growth, without focusing on a specific project or state.
IonQ and EPB announced the establishment of a Quantum Communications Research Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, approximately one year after the partners launched the EPB Quantum Center in the same city.
Columbia County leaders held a discussion regarding Google data centers operating in the county and a proposed tax relief measure related to them.
A Georgia developer finalized plans to reduce the scope of a $2 billion data center project proposed for Indianapolis's east side, citing community feedback as a factor in the decision to downsize the facility.
OpenAI announced plans for a $20 billion data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
Cherokee County approved a moratorium on data center development. The article does not specify the date the moratorium was approved.
Google is developing a data center in Columbia County, Georgia that is described as among the largest in the country.
Meta's artificial intelligence campus in Louisiana has expanded to 5 gigawatts of capacity, a scale that analysts indicate could influence electricity generation, transmission, and utility planning across the region.
New York issued an executive order pausing permits for new data centers exceeding 50 MW while the state develops rules addressing grid costs, water use, and host community considerations.
The Texas Association of School Boards published an article addressing the involvement of school districts in discussions regarding data center development in Texas, indicating that school districts should participate in conversations about data center siting and its local impacts.
BlackRock is seeking more than $12 billion in debt financing for data center infrastructure. The article does not specify a particular geographic location or project site.
Texas has implemented a freeze on new data center projects in response to concerns about grid capacity and potential overload.
Governor Greg Abbott paused data center approvals in Texas pending completion of a statewide audit of data center projects and their effects.
Governor Abbott ordered an audit of Texas data center projects in response to community concerns. The specific scope, timeline, and projects subject to the audit were not detailed in the available text.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a pause on new data center projects in Texas pending an audit by ERCOT and PUCT of the industry's energy and water usage.
The Lebanon Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment related to a data center project in Lebanon, Tennessee. The specific details of the amendment and the data center project were not provided in the article text available.
Gallatin officials annexed 125 acres of land near a Meta data center campus in Sumner County, Tennessee.
A workshop was held in Hamilton County, Tennessee to address resident questions about an AI data center project in the area.
A report indicates that electricity costs are rising in Tennessee as demand for data centers increases in the state.
A logistics company announced plans to place a quantum communications node outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. The node represents infrastructure for quantum communications technology deployment in the region.
A proposed data center project near the Nashville Zoo in Davidson County, Tennessee is facing opposition from community members. The article does not specify details about the stage of permitting, specific concerns raised, or outcomes of the pushback.
Representative Pallone demanded answers from SpaceXAI regarding its data center project and its effects on communities in Tennessee and Mississippi.
A Louisville-based development team announced plans for a $9.6 billion data center campus in Carroll County, Indiana.
Charlestown held a public hearing and voted to approve a new data center project. The specific date of the vote and additional project details are not provided in the article text supplied.
Clay County officials and members of the public raised concerns about a potential data center project during consecutive meetings. The specific details of the concerns and project status were not detailed in the article summary available.
Neighbors of a Meta data center under construction in Lebanon, Indiana have expressed concerns about the construction process. The article reports on community complaints regarding the project's construction phase.
Article discusses which states are positioned to attract AI data center projects and notes that public opposition to such facilities is increasing across multiple states.
The article discusses how virtual power plants, which aggregate distributed energy resources from residential properties, can help supply power to data centers. It explains the technology and mechanism by which home energy systems can be coordinated to support data center power demands.
Multiple Kentucky counties have paused data center development in response to growing concerns, though specific counties, timeline, and nature of concerns are not detailed in the article text provided.
A high school student from Chandler, Arizona submitted a letter protesting an AI data center to a New York Times contest and the letter was selected as a contest winner.
Arizona lawmakers paused billion-dollar tax breaks for data centers. The specific timing and details of the pause were not provided in the article text supplied.
Gilbert city leaders are reviewing new regulatory rules applicable to data centers within the city. The article does not specify what changes are being considered or their current status.
Multiple protests against AI data centers are scheduled to take place during a weekend
The mayor of Fairfield, Alabama identified a data center company pursuing a project in the city, and the city council passed a moratorium on data center development.
The U.S. Department of Energy selected Amentum and DC Blox to develop a behind-the-meter AI data center at the Savannah River Site in Aiken County, South Carolina.
North Carolina's governor has called for Duke Energy to implement a tariff on data centers. The article does not specify which counties or facilities are affected, or the status of the proposal.
North Carolina leaders called on Duke Energy to protect customers from potential rate increases associated with data center operations in the state.
A $10 billion data center project is being developed in rural North Carolina. The article describes the project as involving secretive deal-making, though specific details about permitting status, approval, or other concrete events are not provided in the text excerpt.
The town of Franklin, North Carolina approved a moratorium on data center development. The specific date of the approval and details regarding the moratorium's duration and scope are not stated in the article text provided.
Davie County enacted a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The moratorium pauses new data center siting and permitting during this period.
A Fundamental Data employee stated that the company was involved in drafting West Virginia's data center law and called for project guardrails to be established for a data center project in their town.
A data center developer held a community meeting in Stokes County, North Carolina to discuss the project with residents.
A Virginia regulator stated that the state was unable to prevent a data center in Sterling from operating diesel generators continuously. The article concerns permitting or operational authority over backup power infrastructure at a specific data center facility.
Amazon filed a site plan for a data center project at George Washington Campus in Loudoun County, Virginia.
A data center load dropped offline abruptly, causing a voltage disturbance on the PJM electrical grid. The specific location, date, and affected data center were not identified in the available text.
QTS canceled a $30 billion AI data center project. The article discusses what this cancellation reveals about trends in AI data center development.
A Virginia Department of Environmental Quality study examined data center development potential east of Interstate 95 in Virginia. The study's findings presented constraints or challenges to such development in that region.
A Virginia official commented on a data center moratorium, stating that the state should determine whether additional data centers are justified before approving further projects.
Alexandria officials and residents expressed opposition to a planned data center proposed near the city limits. The article describes public pushback against the facility's siting in the area.
Virginia Governor Spanberger discussed a data center energy consumption tax that the state has implemented, described as the first of its kind, in an interview with Politico.
Virginia state senators called for a review into data center groundwater strain and requested the state governor consider implementing a state-wide moratorium on data center development.
Crow Holdings and CleanArc have announced plans for a 245MW data center project at the Dallas Market Center site in Texas, with the project first announced in January and the existing Dallas Market Hall building slated for replacement.
The Texas governor directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to audit all data centers seeking grid connection, with projects failing to comply with set requirements to be denied grid access.
A rumored data center power plant project in Mitchell County, Georgia has generated community concerns. The article does not specify what stage the project is in or what specific concerns have been raised.
OpenAI announced plans to build a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia, which could become the state's largest data center facility.
OpenAI announced plans for a 3.2 gigawatt data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia.
OpenAI selected Effingham County, Georgia as the location for a large-scale project. The specific details regarding the project's scope, timeline, and infrastructure requirements are not provided in the article text supplied.
OpenAI announced plans for a massive data center facility in Georgia with development scheduled to begin in 2028.
Google selected Columbia County, Georgia as the location for a data center project and made a commitment to local hiring as part of the project.
OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center project in Georgia, described as the company's largest-ever facility. The project is located in Georgia, with specific county location not stated in the article.
Palm Beach County rejected a proposed 600 MW AI campus. An analyst noted that local permitting decisions may affect whether anticipated AI computing demand materializes in the region.
Data center construction has become the most capacity-constrained sector globally due to rapid growth in AI infrastructure demand and labor shortages affecting the industry.
Rowan filed for a second building at its data center campus located in Temple, Texas. The filing indicates an expansion of the existing facility.
Flexential acquired 110 acres outside Dallas, Texas to develop a 108MW data center campus.
A Texas law exempts a San Antonio-area data center's water usage from public records requests disclosure requirements.
Flexential announced plans for a 110-acre data center campus in Kaufman County, Texas.
A data center operator sought permission to withdraw up to 2 billion gallons of water from a lake owned by Tarrant County, Texas.
Data center development activity is affecting agricultural land in Texas, with farmers experiencing pressure from data center siting and land acquisition efforts related to the industry's expansion.
A bitcoin mining facility in Crossville, Tennessee has generated noise complaints from nearby residents. City officials are considering a moratorium on future data center projects.
The article reports on water consumption by Tennessee's largest data centers, measured in millions of gallons per day, without specifying individual facilities, counties, or consumption figures in the provided text excerpt.
Nashville is scheduled to conduct a final vote this week on proposed data center restrictions and a moratorium. The article does not specify the vote date or outcome.
Data center growth in North Alabama has raised concerns about long-term resource impacts in the region. The article discusses resource-related implications of expanding data center operations in the area.
A Tennessee town approved an ordinance banning data centers. The specific county, effective date, and vote details were not stated in the article text provided.
Hamilton County implemented a data center moratorium. The article presents an opinion that the moratorium's scope is insufficient.
Roane County commissioners plan to discuss a potential pause on data center construction as multiple industries consider projects in the county.
The article discusses the creation of a utility company dedicated exclusively to serving data centers in the United States, located in Indiana, examining its operations and implications for the data center industry.
The Posey County Commission stated that it signed a non-disclosure agreement with a data center developer, preventing the commission from disclosing details about the project to the public.
Indianapolis is considering pausing approvals for new data center projects. The specific timeline and implementation details of any pause are not stated in the available text.
The article tracks and maps Pennsylvania's data center industry growth, documenting the expansion of data center facilities across the state.
A Georgia-based developer finalized plans to reduce the scope of a proposed $2 billion data center project on Indianapolis's east side, citing community feedback as a factor in the decision to downsize.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission voted 6 to 1 to approve a DC BLOX data center project in Marion County, Indiana.
Duke Energy stated that data center growth will result in billions of dollars in customer savings. The article concerns data center expansion and its economic impact in Indiana.
Data center campuses are being sited in proximity to Indiana's historic sites, raising concerns about the relationship between data center development and preservation of historic properties in the state.
Approximately one-third of Indiana counties have enacted restrictions on data centers. The article does not specify which counties or the details of the restrictions implemented.
Data centers are being constructed in proximity to shrinking lakes in Arizona, raising concerns about water availability and usage in the region.
Multiple data center and energy projects totaling approximately 6,000 acres are being developed or proposed in Pinal County, Arizona.
The article discusses how virtual power plants work and how residential electricity resources could be used to support data center operations, explaining the technology and concept without reference to a specific project or facility.
Gilbert, Arizona is taking action to regulate data centers as demand for AI infrastructure increases in the region. The city is moving to establish regulatory frameworks for data center siting and operations.
Multiple states are pausing or reconsidering tax incentive programs for data center development, citing concerns about fiscal impact and resource constraints. The article discusses state-level policy shifts regarding data center tax abatement programs without naming specific counties or providing a specific event date.
Belmont officials are examining the impacts of data center development in their jurisdiction. The article does not specify details of particular projects, permits, or decisions.
A public hearing has been scheduled regarding approximately 650 diesel generators associated with an Amazon data center project in North Carolina.
Forsyth County commissioners voted to reject a rezoning request for Project Iron Spur, a hyperscale data center. The rezoning was necessary for the project to proceed.
A proposal for a 24-month moratorium on AI data center development has been introduced in rural North Carolina, addressing local concerns about data center siting in the region.
North Carolina officials Stein and Jackson stated that state regulators should enforce Duke Energy's federal commitment regarding data centers, though the specific pledge and regulatory action remain unspecified in the available text.
A $20 billion data center project in North Carolina was canceled during ongoing discussion about a moratorium on such facilities. The specific county, timing of cancellation, and circumstances leading to the cancellation are not stated in the available text.
A multibillion-dollar data center project withdrew from an Eastern North Carolina county. The specific county and date of withdrawal are not identified in the article title alone.
An organized campaign has been launched against an AI data center project in Virginia, with participants raising foreign influence concerns regarding the facility.
A Virginia data center experienced an incident involving dark smoke during a period when regional power grid demand was elevated due to heat wave conditions.
A power incident affected data centers in Ashburn, Virginia, prompting questions about electric reliability in the area.
Residents held a public forum to question Dominion Energy regarding a proposed data center project in Fairfax County, Virginia.
The article discusses how a large-scale buildout of data centers across the United States may contribute to inflation pressures affecting consumers, addressing a trend in the data center industry's expansion and its macroeconomic implications.
Prince George's County passed a two-year moratorium on data center development. The moratorium suspends new data center projects in the county for a two-year period.
Loudoun County is considering implementing a moratorium on new data center applications and has rejected a proposed 3.25 million square foot data center campus.
Loudoun County supervisors are considering a moratorium on data center development in the county.
Google signed a 155-megawatt solar power purchase agreement with RWE in Oklahoma, marking the company's second such agreement in the state in the current year.
Yondr Group and Cerberus acquired 40 acres in Manassas, Virginia to develop a data center campus with 72MW capacity.
KatloTech, an Indigenous IT firm, announced plans for an IceFox data center campus in Hay River in Canada's Northwest Territories, along with a fiber route extending south to Alberta.
Neocloud Kidz AI signed a memorandum of understanding with Limestone Networks to lease 1.125MW of colocation capacity at Limestone's data center facility in Dallas, Texas.
A data center in the Metro Atlanta area began construction without having obtained the required permits to do so.
OpenAI announced plans for a $20 billion data center project in Effingham County, Georgia.
Georgia utility regulators approved an investigation into data center costs. The specific details of the probe's scope, timeline, and findings were not stated in the article text provided.
OpenAI announced plans to develop a new data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia.
OpenAI announced plans to build a $20 billion data center facility near the Georgia coast. The specific county and project timeline were not stated in the article text provided.
An AI computing infrastructure project has been described as projected to become the largest taxpayer in Effingham County's history, according to local officials and project representatives cited in the Savannah Morning News.
A lawsuit is testing Imperial County's water strategy for its Lithium Valley development, which includes plans to redirect agricultural water to support lithium processing and data center operations.
A transmission line fault caused data centers in Virginia to transfer to backup power, resulting in a 3 GW load change on the US electrical grid, according to Dominion Energy.
Texas ordered a statewide audit of AI data center projects in the ERCOT interconnection queue as part of increased scrutiny of large-load interconnection requests amid rising AI power demand.
Hut 8 signed a $9.8 billion lease for an AI data center, fully commercializing its Texas campus facility.
Energy Vault, a battery energy storage systems firm, broke ground on its first data center facility in Snyder, Texas. The project represents the company's entry into data center development.
Nvidia has reportedly entered into a $50 billion lease agreement for a data center in Texas, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Nashville has halted data center development. The specific timing and scope of the halt are not detailed in the provided text.
A data center project proposal has generated dispute involving the Nashville Zoo in Davidson County, Tennessee, as part of broader competition among U.S. regions to attract data center development.
A Middle Tennessee city is considering new zoning rules that would impose additional restrictions on data center development within its jurisdiction.
The Gallatin City Council is considering whether to block data center development in the city. The article does not specify when this consideration will occur or details about the specific project or projects involved.
Nashville implemented a ticketed queuing system for public hearings related to data center proposals, establishing a procedure for residents and others to participate in the public comment process.
The Nashville Zoo and the mayor of Nashville expressed opposition to a data center proposal in the area, despite modifications made to the proposal by its proponents.
Data centers in Tennessee are associated with increased electricity costs for residents. The article reports on the relationship between data center operations and residential power costs in the state.
A public hearing was held in Warrick County, Indiana regarding AI data center projects. The article does not specify details of the hearing outcome or date.
A meeting was held in Posey County, Indiana regarding a potential data center project following public opposition to the proposal.
The Charlestown commission approved a data center plan during a public hearing that included opposition from attendees. The hearing was described as tense and chaotic.
An opinion piece addresses concerns about Google's data center project and its potential impact on land acquisition affecting families in Morgan County, Indiana.
DC Blox received approval to develop a data center campus in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The town of Munster, Indiana is considering zoning changes related to a data center project while residents have submitted feedback opposing the proposal.
Article discusses opposition to data center projects in the United States and potential implications for AI infrastructure development and competitive positioning.
An article describing the operations and mechanics of data centers, including an inside look at an Arizona facility. The article explains how data centers function but does not report on a specific siting, permitting, construction, expansion, or regulatory event.
Pinal County is experiencing a surge of data center and energy projects spanning approximately 6,000 acres across the region.
Startups are installing small data centers in residential locations as a distributed computing approach. The article describes an industry trend toward decentralized data center infrastructure but does not specify particular states, counties, or project locations.
A trend piece reporting that opposition to data center projects is occurring in multiple locations across the United States, without specifying particular projects, locations, or events.
Arizona has implemented a data center moratorium. The article discusses this moratorium as an opportunity for the state to refine its approach to data center siting and regulation.
North Carolina residents discovered that a proposed project they understood to be a business park was instead planned as a data center campus, indicating a disconnect between community expectations and the actual project scope.
Land in Richmond County, North Carolina was sold to a data center company, according to public records.
Stokes County commissioners voted to reject a proposed data center moratorium as Project Delta, a data center initiative, moves forward in the region.
Davie County enacted a one-year moratorium on data center projects. The specific date of the moratorium's passage was not stated in the article.
A pro-data center industry group is conducting an advertising campaign in Oregon and six other states to promote data center development.
The article reports on a connection between data centers located in Loudoun County, Virginia and power fluctuations affecting electricity supply across a large portion of the United States.
Bank of America analysis indicates that growth in AI data center deployment across the United States may require utility companies to revise their electricity generation and infrastructure plans to meet increased power demand from these facilities.
A Louisa County homeowner filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging construction impacts from an Amazon data center project, citing brown water, dust, and noise issues.
Four data centers are planned for Petersburg, Virginia. Details of the projects have been disclosed.
Virginia approved a tax on data center power consumption. The article does not specify which county or the date the approval occurred.
The National Association of Home Builders reports that AI data centers are competing with residential builders for land acquisition across the United States, with data centers offering higher prices for available properties.
Dominion Energy announced an increase in contracted data center load in its pipeline, representing an 11 percent increase from the end of the previous year. The announcement does not specify particular project locations or sites.
The article reports on growing scrutiny regarding data center costs and construction compliance in Georgia, though specific project details, locations, or compliance violations are not provided in the text excerpt available.
A Texas-based data center power plant company received a warning that it may be violating Georgia law. The specific nature of the alleged violation and the company's response were not detailed in the article text provided.
A Georgia family reported that they are being required to sell their home in connection with power infrastructure needed to support AI data centers in the region. The specific county and timeline of events were not stated in the article text provided.
Douglas County leaders voted to deny a data center project proposed for the county.
A Georgia state agency ordered the halt of construction on a temporary power plant associated with a data center project. The specific county, project name, and date of the agency's order are not stated in the provided text excerpt.
A proposed data center on Powers Ferry Place in Marietta, Georgia is facing community opposition. The article does not specify the date of the backlash or current status of the project.
A draft federal study concludes that AI data centers are the dominant driver of electricity demand growth, requiring grid planners to reconsider transmission expansion planning and siting.
The Public Utility Commission of Texas outlined new interconnection rules, cost reforms, and planning changes following Governor Abbott's order, addressing how AI data centers and other large loads are charged for grid interconnection and infrastructure costs.
Georgia Power's Public Service Commission filings indicate the utility was planning for a 3,200 MW power commitment months before OpenAI publicly announced its Project Camellia, a 3.2 GW AI campus project.
Galaxy announced a 500-acre AI campus in McGregor, Texas, with a first phase comprising 74 MW of capacity, paired with a privately funded substation and utility financial assurances as part of a new model for large AI power users.
Core Scientific announced a 15-year agreement to add 530 MW of capacity across five campuses, bringing its total AI capacity to 1.1 GW. The article does not specify the location(s) of these campuses.
The article discusses political divisions among rural Republicans in Texas regarding AI data center projects, with Democrats using the backlash as a political issue. Specific details about particular data center projects, their locations, or outcomes are not provided in the available text.
Energy agencies in Texas are seeking expanded authority over data center operations in the state. The specific regulatory changes or data centers involved are not detailed in the available text.
Lubbock residents have expressed concerns that small plots of land being purchased in the area may be intended for a data center development, though no specific project has been formally announced or confirmed.
State Representative James Talarico has called for tighter regulations on data center development in Texas. The specific regulatory measures proposed and their status are not detailed in the article text provided.
Multiple data center projects planned in Texas are projected to generate greenhouse gas emissions that would exceed those of some nations, according to analysis cited in the article.
A report found that data centers are contributing to increased power bills in Tennessee. The article does not specify which counties or data center projects are involved.
Tennessee Governor Lee signed onto a Trump administration pledge regarding data center costs while local communities in the state are advocating for regulatory measures affecting data centers.
Nashville's city council advanced restrictions on data centers during a record-setting meeting. The article does not specify the event date or details of the restrictions advanced.
A data center facility is nearing completion on Brick Church Pike in North Nashville, Tennessee, with debate occurring in the community regarding the project.
Cities in East Tennessee are organizing opposition to data center projects in the region. The article describes community efforts to address data center siting in the area, though specific projects, timelines, and outcomes are not detailed in the provided text.
Residents raised concerns about a proposed data center in Gibson County, Tennessee, while local officials stated they expected the facility's impact to be minimal.
Nashville enacted a moratorium on data center zoning and permitting. The article does not specify the effective date or duration of the moratorium.
DC Blox purchased land adjacent to the Nashville Zoo for a data center project in Davidson County, Tennessee.
The Data Center Coalition, a nonprofit industry group backed by major tech companies, created state-specific advocacy organizations in seven states to run advertising campaigns promoting data centers. Oregon Connects registered as a nonprofit in Oregon on March 4, 2025, the same day the Oregon House passed a one-year moratorium on Standard Enterprise Zone tax abatements for data centers
Indianapolis is advancing a moratorium on data center development. The moratorium proposal has progressed in the local decision-making process.
Residents of Munster, Indiana are opposing a proposed data center project in their community.
Charlestown, Indiana approved a $105 million data center project. The approval proceeded despite community opposition to the project.
City officials voted to approve a DC Blox data center campus project near the Irvington neighborhood in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
A data center project on Indianapolis's east side received approval despite opposition from community members. The article does not specify the approval date.
A data center project near Madison, Indiana has unresolved questions regarding its power supply and which utility company will provide electricity to the facility.
Former President Trump criticized New York Governor Hochul's data center moratorium. The article does not specify the date of Trump's statement or provide details about the moratorium's specific geographic scope within New York.
Arizona suspended data center tax break incentives for three years following concerns about water and power impacts. The specific counties and effective date of the suspension were not stated in the article text provided.
Article discusses which states have conditions favorable for attracting AI data center projects, noting that public opposition to such facilities is increasing across multiple jurisdictions.
Data center developers are submitting applications for a tax break program in Arizona that has been paused, according to the article title and source context.
Article discusses factors contributing to growth in Arizona's data center industry and future outlook for the sector in the state.
Residents of the Ahwatukee neighborhood in Maricopa County, Arizona are opposing a data center project proposed near their homes. The article documents community concerns about the project's proximity to residential areas.
Neighbors in the Ahwatukee area of Phoenix raised concerns regarding a planned data center project in their community.
Arizona has frozen state tax breaks for data centers for a three-year period. The specific reasons for and details of this freeze are not provided in the article text supplied.
Governor Katie Hobbs announced a tax freeze on data centers in Arizona that she stated would save $57 million and indicated additional restrictions on data centers may follow.
Arizona lawmakers enacted a three-year pause on tax incentives for data centers during the 2026 legislative session, in response to the significant presence of data center proposals during that session.
Greensboro city leaders held a work session to examine potential data center opportunities and their impacts on the city.
North Carolina political candidates have stated positions on a federal data center moratorium, though the specific candidates, their positions, and any action taken are not detailed in the provided text excerpt.
North Carolina's budget included a reduction to a tax incentive or abatement previously available to data center projects in the state.
A pro-data center group is conducting an advertising campaign in North Carolina to influence public opinion regarding data centers in the state.
An AI data center proposal in North Carolina was withdrawn while county officials considered implementing a moratorium on such projects.
Rural communities in North Carolina are experiencing resistance to data center development projects, with concerns raised about tax incentive promises associated with the facilities.
A North Carolina county approved Amazon's $10 billion data center project. The article explains the county's rationale for accepting the project.
The article discusses the intersection of AI data center development and rural conditions in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, examining how data center industry growth is affecting rural communities in the region.
Documents disclosed details regarding multiple data center projects under consideration in Petersburg, Virginia. The article reports on projects in the city's development pipeline without specifying approval status, environmental impacts, or other specific outcomes.
Data center operators have made offers to purchase residential properties in Loudoun County, Virginia. Some homeowners are considering selling their properties to the data center companies.
Virginia enacted a tax on data centers, cited as the first such tax in the nation, with concerns about power consumption and electricity costs driving the policy decision.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission is considering how to allocate transmission costs associated with Dominion data center infrastructure.
Loudoun County is considering implementing a pause on data center development. The specific details of the proposed pause, including its scope, duration, and timeline for consideration, are not provided in the available text.
An article examining the distribution of economic benefits from AI and data center development in Virginia, identified as the data center capital of the world, and raising questions about which residents and communities are benefiting from the AI boom.
Emails revealed that Virginia regulators downplayed health concerns related to data centers. The article concerns regulatory handling of data center health impact issues in Virginia.
Article discusses Virginia's position as a global data center hub and the current state of the data center industry in the state, including factors contributing to Virginia's concentration of data center facilities and ongoing developments in the sector.
CenterPoint Energy increased its investment plan by $1.2 billion in response to growing data center demand. The utility expects to energize up to 8 gigawatts of data center load in the Greater Houston area by 2029.
Amazon and Duke Energy faced accusations of violating the Clean Air Act regarding an under-development data center in Hamlet, North Carolina. The article references generators permitted for one year at the facility.
Amazon Web Services reported its fastest growth rate since 2021, with the company announcing plans for annual capital expenditures to reach $220 billion, driven in part by artificial intelligence and memory costs associated with data center buildout.
Communities across the United States are expressing opposition to AI data center projects. The article discusses growing community backlash to data center siting nationwide without specifying particular locations or projects.
Residents in South Georgia are engaged in opposition efforts regarding a data center project in the region, with limited public disclosure about the project's details.
An Atlanta-area data center and power plant were accused of constructing generators without the required permit. The specific details of the accusation, timeline, and outcome are not provided in the available text.
Records have raised questions about water use at Georgia's largest data center, according to reporting by Atlanta News First. The specific details of the records and questions are not provided in the headline alone.
Residents of Effingham County, Georgia have expressed opposition to an OpenAI data center project in their area.
A pro-data center advocacy group has been launched in Georgia to engage with critics of data center development in the state.
QTS is pursuing plans to build a data center campus in Bessemer, Alabama, and questions have been raised about the project.
OpenAI announced plans to develop a massive AI data center in Georgia. The article provides information for residents regarding the project.
Nebraska modified its data center incentive policies in response to concerns about power access and resource impacts on large computing facility siting decisions.
Amazon urged Virginia regulators to allow hyperscale data centers to fund electrical transmission upgrades through Customer Impact Assessment Charge (CIAC) mechanisms, raising questions about cost allocation for grid infrastructure needed to support AI data center growth in the PJM region.
Brookfield and NextEra announced plans to develop an AI computing campus at the Department of Energy's former Paducah uranium enrichment complex in Kentucky, featuring over 1.2 GW of AI compute capacity with dedicated natural gas and battery storage infrastructure.
Security experts are examining whether traditional data center perimeter defenses remain adequate in response to alleged attacks on AWS facilities, with discussion of potential counter-drone defense measures.
Virginia officials reported that permitting standards restrict major new groundwater withdrawals in locations east of I-95, affecting potential data center siting in the state.
PJM Interconnection proposed a reliability framework requiring large loads, including AI data centers, to either secure their own generating capacity or accept service curtailments during resource shortages in order to receive firm service.
BlackRock is leading a $12 billion financing arrangement for new data center facilities operated by Meta in Texas.
Texas lawmakers are examining whether a multibillion-dollar tax break for data centers continues to provide benefits to the state. The article discusses legislative questioning of the ongoing value of the data center tax incentive program.
Nvidia entered into a $50 billion lease agreement for a data center facility in Texas, according to reporting by the Financial Times.
Efforts to regulate data centers in Texas faced timing constraints related to the legislative calendar, preventing regulatory action from proceeding as proposed.
A data center has been proposed in East Texas, prompting community anticipation regarding potential economic and infrastructure changes in the area.
Data center electricity consumption has increased significantly in Tennessee and other regions, according to reporting on industry trends.
A memorandum of understanding related to a data center project near the Nashville Zoo was rejected. The article discusses data center rules in the context of this project.
Article provides informational guidance on data centers operating in Tennessee and their potential effects on residents, without describing a specific dated event or project.
U.S. Representative Frank Pallone requested information from SpaceXAI regarding its data center project and its potential effects on communities in Tennessee and Mississippi.
Elon Musk confirmed a fourth SpaceX AI data center location in Memphis, Tennessee. The company is removing gas turbines that were characterized as illegal.
Nashville's Metro Council passed the city's first regulations governing data centers. The regulations establish new rules for data center siting and operations in the jurisdiction.
The article presents a map of Tennessee's current and proposed data centers, documenting their locations across the state.