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Story tracker — every headline, by community

The news feed shows the last 7 days. This page keeps every community-impact headline GridWatch has archived, grouped by the town or county it's about, so a pattern spread across many separate stories doesn't disappear once the feed scrolls past it.

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8962headlines archived

579places tracked

481with a named locality

241recurring patterns (4+ stories)

Patterns to watch

Places with 4 or more archived headlines — the ones where separate stories add up to an ongoing fight, not a one-off. Summaries below are template-generated from headline keywords, not written by a person.

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TX (town not identified) 1199 stories
1199 stories tracked since 2026-03-02 across 480 outlets. 821× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 157× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Power play: Texas counties seek right to regulate burgeoning data centers” (Austin Free Press, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Power play: Texas counties seek right to regulate burgeoning data centers
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National & industry — Bans & moratoriums 890 stories
890 stories tracked since 2026-02-19 across 578 outlets. 733× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 63× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium” (Crain's Chicago Business, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium
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VA (town not identified) 853 stories
853 stories tracked since 2026-02-18 across 444 outlets. 638× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 56× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “TeraWulf Spikes 7% as Digital Power Stocks Rebound; IREN Climbs 6%, Cipher Digital Rises 4%” (24/7 Wall St., 2026-10-02).
Latest: TeraWulf Spikes 7% as Digital Power Stocks Rebound; IREN Climbs 6%, Cipher Digital Rises 4%
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NJ (town not identified) 620 stories
620 stories tracked since 2026-02-17 across 279 outlets. 377× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 90× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Dirty Air Leaves a Chemical Trail in Your Blood That May Serve as an Early Warning of Heart Trouble + More” (publichealthpolicyjournal.com, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Dirty Air Leaves a Chemical Trail in Your Blood That May Serve as an Early Warning of Heart Trouble + More
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GA (town not identified) 521 stories
521 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 241 outlets. 382× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 60× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “How one Georgia city went from considering a data center to banning them” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2026-10-02).
Latest: How one Georgia city went from considering a data center to banning them
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TX (statewide) 281 stories
281 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 150 outlets. 137× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 58× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Governor Abbott discusses Texas affordability and manufacturing during Beaumont visit” (12newsnow.com, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Governor Abbott discusses Texas affordability and manufacturing during Beaumont visit
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National & industry — Community pushback 256 stories
256 stories tracked since 2026-05-13 across 215 outlets. 250× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Southern Dallas neighborhood ‘begging to be part of the process’ amid data center fight” (Dallas Observer, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Southern Dallas neighborhood ‘begging to be part of the process’ amid data center fight
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National & industry — Other coverage 187 stories
187 stories tracked since 2026-02-11 across 151 outlets. 173× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “Data center developers share plans at San Jose town hall” (San José Spotlight, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Data center developers share plans at San Jose town hall
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VA (statewide) 175 stories
175 stories tracked since 2026-03-11 across 125 outlets. 108× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 35× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Candidates for WV’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers” (West Virginia Watch, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Candidates for WV’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers
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National & industry — Policy & legislation 169 stories
169 stories tracked since 2026-02-20 across 122 outlets. 70× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 62× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as US Backlash Grows” (Newsweek, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as US Backlash Grows
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NJ (statewide) 129 stories
129 stories tracked since 2026-02-19 across 75 outlets. 59× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 25× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened” (The Jersey Vindicator, 2026-10-02).
Latest: NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened
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WV (town not identified) 101 stories
101 stories tracked since 2026-07-22 across 69 outlets. 42× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. 34× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014” (The Real WV, 2026-09-06).
Latest: WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014
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National & industry — Water & environment 98 stories
98 stories tracked since 2026-03-23 across 80 outlets. 77× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amazon clears key water hurdle for nearly 3,000-acre data center near Houston” (houstonchronicle.com, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Amazon clears key water hurdle for nearly 3,000-acre data center near Houston
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Vineland, NJ 83 stories
83 stories tracked since 2026-02-13 across 49 outlets. 39× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 19× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.” (Inquirer.com, 2026-10-01).
Latest: What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.
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Cass County, IN 70 stories
70 stories tracked since 2017-05-19 across 22 outlets. 60× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “State candidates appear at Cass County Dems event” (Pharos-Tribune, 2026-10-02).
Latest: State candidates appear at Cass County Dems event
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GA (statewide) 64 stories
64 stories tracked since 2026-04-09 across 42 outlets. 40× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 17× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Georgia PSC candidates talk data centers ahead of November election” (Bryan County News, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Georgia PSC candidates talk data centers ahead of November election
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Effingham County, GA 58 stories
58 stories tracked since 2026-07-22 across 26 outlets. 34× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 12× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Effingham County data center under fire” (Spectrum News, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Effingham County data center under fire
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National & industry — Lawsuits & legal fights 54 stories
54 stories tracked since 2026-02-23 across 50 outlets. 37× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 12× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Trenton data center legislation could face legal challenge after November election, expert says” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Trenton data center legislation could face legal challenge after November election, expert says
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Loudoun County, VA 50 stories
50 stories tracked since 2026-07-23 across 31 outlets. 28× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 17× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Loudoun County holds open houses to address data center concerns” (FOX 5 DC, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Loudoun County holds open houses to address data center concerns
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Jeffersonville, IN 45 stories
45 stories tracked since 2024-01-25 across 21 outlets. 29× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Lebanon, Jeffersonville expected to receive part of $1B Meta campaign” (Mirror Indy, 2026-08-27).
Latest: Lebanon, Jeffersonville expected to receive part of $1B Meta campaign
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National & industry — Projects & construction 43 stories
43 stories tracked since 2026-05-08 across 41 outlets. 41× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Complaints escalate over data center construction in Phoenix” (Ahwatukee Foothills News, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Complaints escalate over data center construction in Phoenix
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Warrick County, IN 40 stories
40 stories tracked since 2025-12-03 across 12 outlets. 30× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Warrick County hosts data center public forum” (tristatehomepage.com, 2026-08-25).
Latest: Warrick County hosts data center public forum
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Fort Worth, TX 38 stories
38 stories tracked since 2026-07-01 across 21 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 14× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “‘Decade-long battle’ and data centers: What got Fort Worth talking Sept. 21-27” (star-telegram.com, 2026-09-29).
Latest: ‘Decade-long battle’ and data centers: What got Fort Worth talking Sept. 21-27
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Austin, TX 37 stories
37 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 22 outlets. 24× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park” (USA Today, 2026-09-19).
Latest: Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park
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Starke County, IN 37 stories
37 stories tracked since 2017-05-31 across 11 outlets. 24× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract” (WNDU, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract
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Baltimore County, MD 35 stories
35 stories tracked since 2026-05-21 across 17 outlets. 17× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data centers debated in Baltimore County Council contest” (WYPR, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Data centers debated in Baltimore County Council contest
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Memphis, TN 35 stories
35 stories tracked since 2026-07-16 across 17 outlets. 24× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over noise pollution coming from MS” (AOL.com, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over noise pollution coming from MS
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OH (town not identified) 32 stories
32 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 22 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 12× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Two TV Takes on Data Centers: Texas Anger, Ohio Common Sense” (Marcellus Drilling News, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Two TV Takes on Data Centers: Texas Anger, Ohio Common Sense
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MI (town not identified) 31 stories
31 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 21 outlets. 12× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Local Michigan officials wary of data centers, University of Michigan survey finds” (The Michigan Independent, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Local Michigan officials wary of data centers, University of Michigan survey finds
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Spartanburg County, SC 31 stories
31 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 11 outlets. 15× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Spartanburg County joins other South Carolina counties in data center moratoriums” (WYFF, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Spartanburg County joins other South Carolina counties in data center moratoriums
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PA (town not identified) 29 stories
29 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 20 outlets. 19× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania Residents” (Bisnow, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania Residents
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Ida County, IA 29 stories
29 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 26 outlets. 29× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance” (KTIV, 2026-09-08).
Latest: Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance
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Atlanta, GA 28 stories
28 stories tracked since 2026-06-22 across 18 outlets. 22× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Metro Atlanta colleges partner with Microsoft to train workers for data center boom” (The Business Journals, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Metro Atlanta colleges partner with Microsoft to train workers for data center boom
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Mount Pleasant, WI 27 stories
27 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 19 outlets. 21× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant” (WPR, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant
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Jackson, MS 27 stories
27 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 20 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick Jackson” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick Jackson
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KY (town not identified) 26 stories
26 stories tracked since 2026-06-08 across 13 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Another Central KY city readies ban on hyperscale data center development” (WEKU, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Another Central KY city readies ban on hyperscale data center development
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Northern Virginia, VA 26 stories
26 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 21 outlets. 22× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farm Closing After 36 Years” (Northern Virginia Magazine, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farm Closing After 36 Years
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CA (town not identified) 26 stories
26 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 23 outlets. 16× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts” (insideenergyandenvironment.com, 2026-09-25).
Latest: California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts
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Virginia Beach, VA 26 stories
26 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 14 outlets. 22× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits” (The Black Chronicle, 2026-08-21).
Latest: Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits
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Chicago, IL 25 stories
25 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 20 outlets. 14× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers” (Chicago Construction News, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers
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El Paso, TX 23 stories
23 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 12 outlets. 21× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “Texas Lt. Governor addresses data centers during El Paso campaign stop” (KTSM 9 News, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Texas Lt. Governor addresses data centers during El Paso campaign stop
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Grant County, IN 23 stories
23 stories tracked since 2025-10-10 across 2 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Data centers on trial at Marion town hall” (Chronicle-Tribune, 2026-09-19).
Latest: Data centers on trial at Marion town hall
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Merrillville, IN 23 stories
23 stories tracked since 2024-08-15 across 6 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 months” (Chicago Tribune, 2026-07-18).
Latest: Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 months
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Charlotte, NC 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-05-26 across 13 outlets. 18× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Charlotte City Council Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extension” (wbt.com, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Charlotte City Council Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extension
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MD (town not identified) 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-06-30 across 17 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Fake Equinix Data Center Image Circulates in St. Mary’s” (- The Southern Maryland Chronicle, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Fake Equinix Data Center Image Circulates in St. Mary’s
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FL (town not identified) 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-06-29 across 16 outlets. 17× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on data centers” (Florida Politics, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on data centers
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Lubbock, TX 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 16 outlets. 16× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Lubbock data center moratorium” (KCBD, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Lubbock data center moratorium
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Mason County, WV 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 16 outlets. 19× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “$12B Data Center Coming to Mason County, WV – Where’s the Gas?” (Marcellus Drilling News, 2026-09-09).
Latest: $12B Data Center Coming to Mason County, WV – Where’s the Gas?
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Kenilworth, NJ 22 stories
22 stories tracked since 2026-02-26 across 11 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Community Rallies Against Giant Data Center Being Built In Kenilworth, New Jersey Nello Trocchia (2BAM1QqThw)” (Mshale, 2026-08-20).
Latest: Community Rallies Against Giant Data Center Being Built In Kenilworth, New Jersey Nello Trocchia (2BAM1QqThw)
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OH (statewide) 21 stories
21 stories tracked since 2026-03-18 across 15 outlets. 10× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, Ohio” (WCHS, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, Ohio
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NY (town not identified) 20 stories
20 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 16 outlets. 12× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Everyone in a Pennsylvania town gets $10K if data center is built – but they’re still pushing back: report” (New York Post, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Everyone in a Pennsylvania town gets $10K if data center is built – but they’re still pushing back: report
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Effingham, IL 20 stories
20 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 10 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center” (Georgia Recorder, 2026-09-21).
Latest: New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center
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Jersey City, NJ 20 stories
20 stories tracked since 2026-02-21 across 14 outlets. 16× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Gonnelli Wants Jersey City Mayor To Help Him Fight NJSEA On Data Centers” (patch.com, 2026-09-18).
Latest: Gonnelli Wants Jersey City Mayor To Help Him Fight NJSEA On Data Centers
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Salix, IA 20 stories
20 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 11 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google” (KTIV, 2026-09-10).
Latest: Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google
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CO (town not identified) 19 stories
19 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 15 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Gabe Evans rips Democrats for blocking data center bill” (Colorado Politics, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Gabe Evans rips Democrats for blocking data center bill
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Salem, OR 19 stories
19 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 10 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “City attorney: Salem data center moratorium means Verrus can’t build until it expires” (Salem Reporter, 2026-09-22).
Latest: City attorney: Salem data center moratorium means Verrus can’t build until it expires
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Dowagiac, MI 19 stories
19 stories tracked since 2026-03-31 across 14 outlets. 15× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Dowagiac residents get reprieve from noisy bitcoin-mining data center” (detroitnews.com, 2026-09-21).
Latest: Dowagiac residents get reprieve from noisy bitcoin-mining data center
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Putnam County, IN 18 stories
18 stories tracked since 2025-11-17 across 10 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressed” (WCHS Network, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressed
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Augusta, GA 18 stories
18 stories tracked since 2026-07-18 across 7 outlets. 16× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Buyer of former Augusta prison revealed, but future unclear | Exclusive” (The News Leader | Staunton, VA, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Buyer of former Augusta prison revealed, but future unclear | Exclusive
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Louisville, KY 18 stories
18 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 10 outlets. 15× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban” (Spectrum News, 2026-08-26).
Latest: Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban
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Statesboro, GA 17 stories
17 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 7 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Residents prepare court petition challenging Statesboro data center rezoning” (WJCL, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Residents prepare court petition challenging Statesboro data center rezoning
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PA (statewide) 17 stories
17 stories tracked since 2026-03-24 across 15 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Pennsylvania politicians turn on data centers as utility bill fears reshape November races” (The Cool Down, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Pennsylvania politicians turn on data centers as utility bill fears reshape November races
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National & industry — Noise & health 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2026-04-15 across 11 outlets. 15× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Residents are raising air-quality and health concerns. Most recent: “Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rules” (KOLD, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rules
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2026-08-01 across 13 outlets. 15× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his job” (wpr.org, 2026-09-28).
Latest: An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his job
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Westlake, TX 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2026-07-31 across 7 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Restraining order dissolved in Westlake-Keller data center lawsuit” (Dallas News, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Restraining order dissolved in Westlake-Keller data center lawsuit
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IN (town not identified) 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2026-05-29 across 13 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeks” (WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeks
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Boone County, IN 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2025-08-15 across 14 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Oklahoma Worker, 33, Killed by Pickup Truck at Meta's Lebanon Data Center Site” (hoodline.com, 2026-09-15).
Latest: Oklahoma Worker, 33, Killed by Pickup Truck at Meta's Lebanon Data Center Site
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Fulton County, IN 16 stories
16 stories tracked since 2019-05-27 across 10 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “James “Jim” M. Zimmerman 64, of Akron, Indiana, longtime Mentone resident” (giant.fm, 2026-08-31).
Latest: James “Jim” M. Zimmerman 64, of Akron, Indiana, longtime Mentone resident
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OR (town not identified) 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 11 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Why does Oregon have so many data centers? And why do we need more?” (Statesman Journal, 2026-09-27).
Latest: Why does Oregon have so many data centers? And why do we need more?
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NM (town not identified) 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Cracks in Oracle’s AI Data-Center Build-Out Appear in Massive New Mexico Project” (WSJ, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Cracks in Oracle’s AI Data-Center Build-Out Appear in Massive New Mexico Project
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Palm Beach County, FL 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 8 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Palm Beach County scraps resident task force for AI data centers, plans to hire consultants” (WPTV, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Palm Beach County scraps resident task force for AI data centers, plans to hire consultants
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Taylor, MI 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 11 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race” (Virginia Mercury, 2026-09-21).
Latest: With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race
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National & industry — Electric bills & the grid 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-04-16 across 15 outlets. 10× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “ComEd weeding out speculative data centers as power grid pressure mounts” (The Real Deal, 2026-09-15).
Latest: ComEd weeding out speculative data centers as power grid pressure mounts
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AL (town not identified) 15 stories
15 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 10 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “List of Alabama Cities With Data Center Moratorium Grows” (govtech.com, 2026-09-10).
Latest: List of Alabama Cities With Data Center Moratorium Grows
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Southeast, NY 14 stories
14 stories tracked since 2026-08-16 across 12 outlets. 12× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Building the Grid, Building Communities: Transmission Investment, Affordability, and Accountability in the Southeast” (JDSupra, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Building the Grid, Building Communities: Transmission Investment, Affordability, and Accountability in the Southeast
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Walker County, GA 14 stories
14 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 7 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Walker County Data Center Panel Debates Draft Ordinance and Parcel Size Rules in Third Meeting” (Walker County, GA (.gov), 2026-09-28).
Latest: Walker County Data Center Panel Debates Draft Ordinance and Parcel Size Rules in Third Meeting
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Pulaski County, IN 14 stories
14 stories tracked since 2026-02-02 across 10 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expected” (Arkansas Times, 2026-09-26).
Latest: County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expected
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Prince William County, VA 14 stories
14 stories tracked since 2026-04-08 across 9 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projects” (Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projects
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Indianapolis, IN 14 stories
14 stories tracked since 2026-04-07 across 8 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Indianapolis adopts data center moratorium, pausing new developments through 2027” (WRTV, 2026-08-19).
Latest: Indianapolis adopts data center moratorium, pausing new developments through 2027
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OK (town not identified) 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 13 outlets. 7× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “AB Energy secures 2 GW of onsite power for Texas, Oklahoma data centers” (BIC Magazine, 2026-09-29).
Latest: AB Energy secures 2 GW of onsite power for Texas, Oklahoma data centers
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Tulare County, CA 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 11 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into August” (Visalia Times-Delta, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into August
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Savannah, GA 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-09-07 across 9 outlets. 9× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forum” (WJCL, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forum
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Aurora, CO 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-02-18 across 12 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Aurora residents gather to share data center concerns” (Denver Gazette, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Aurora residents gather to share data center concerns
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OR (statewide) 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “One Half of Oregon Is Crawling With Data Centers” (Willamette Week, 2026-09-18).
Latest: One Half of Oregon Is Crawling With Data Centers
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KS (town not identified) 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 8 outlets. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rules” (Kansas City Star, 2026-09-16).
Latest: At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rules
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Greensboro, NC 13 stories
13 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 8 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center project” (WUNC News, 2026-08-19).
Latest: Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center project
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KY (statewide) 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 8 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “State lawmakers hear data center concerns from across Kentucky at Frankfort 'listening session'” (kentuckylantern.com, 2026-10-01).
Latest: State lawmakers hear data center concerns from across Kentucky at Frankfort 'listening session'
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San Antonio, TX 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center battleground emerges between Austin, San Antonio” (The Business Journals, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Data center battleground emerges between Austin, San Antonio
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Cleveland, OH 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 7 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “At Cleveland data center hearing, residents ask who pays — and what they get in return” (Cleveland.com, 2026-09-30).
Latest: At Cleveland data center hearing, residents ask who pays — and what they get in return
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Pima County, AZ 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 8 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegal” (The Center Square, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegal
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NY (statewide) 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 10 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce” (Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), 2026-09-29).
Latest: Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce
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Abilene, TX 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-05-29 across 8 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “How data center construction is impacting Abilene homeowners at ground zero” (ConchoValleyHomepage.com, 2026-09-14).
Latest: How data center construction is impacting Abilene homeowners at ground zero
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WV (statewide) 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 12 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey says” (Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-04).
Latest: West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey says
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Fayette County, IN 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2021-10-27 across 5 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “'They've lost everything' | Federal aid coming to Connersville as over 1,000 flood victims continue recovery” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-08-26).
Latest: 'They've lost everything' | Federal aid coming to Connersville as over 1,000 flood victims continue recovery
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Lowndes County, GA 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-07-21 across 8 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Lowndes County commissioners approve 60-day moratorium on data center permits” (WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News, 2026-08-26).
Latest: Lowndes County commissioners approve 60-day moratorium on data center permits
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Southaven, MS 12 stories
12 stories tracked since 2026-06-09 across 11 outlets. 10× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."” (CBS News, 2026-07-16).
Latest: Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."
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ME (town not identified) 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-04-06 across 4 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Buxton voters will decide temporary data center ban” (Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Buxton voters will decide temporary data center ban
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Fayetteville, NC 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 6 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Residents get another chance to shape Fayetteville's data center rules” (The Fayetteville Observer, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Residents get another chance to shape Fayetteville's data center rules
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Calvert County, MD 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 8 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center moratorium to be extended in Calvert” (SoMdNews.com, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Data center moratorium to be extended in Calvert
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Brunswick, ME 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-02-21 across 4 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “New Brunswick Taps Planning Firm to Help Craft Interim Data Center Rules” (TAPinto, 2026-09-17).
Latest: New Brunswick Taps Planning Firm to Help Craft Interim Data Center Rules
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NC (town not identified) 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 10 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Data Centers NC: Raleigh considers 6-month pause on new data centers as city reviews growth impacts” (ABC11 News, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Data Centers NC: Raleigh considers 6-month pause on new data centers as city reviews growth impacts
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Chesapeake, VA 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 10 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Across Chesapeake Bay region, data centers are facing bans, moratoriums” (marylandmatters.org, 2026-09-05).
Latest: Across Chesapeake Bay region, data centers are facing bans, moratoriums
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Wytheville, VA 11 stories
11 stories tracked since 2026-08-08 across 11 outlets. 11× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates” (WLBT, 2026-08-08).
Latest: Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates
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Lexington, KY 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-06-15 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “It’s a Pause, Not a Ban: Liz Sheehan on Lexington’s Data Center Moratorium” (Queer Kentucky, 2026-10-01).
Latest: It’s a Pause, Not a Ban: Liz Sheehan on Lexington’s Data Center Moratorium
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Inver Grove Heights, MN 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 6 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Inver Grove Heights approves data center site plan” (kare11.com, 2026-09-29).
Latest: Inver Grove Heights approves data center site plan
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Dubuque County, IA 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 5 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum” (KCRG, 2026-09-29).
Latest: How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum
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AZ (town not identified) 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technology” (AZ Family, 2026-09-24).
Latest: As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technology
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Howard County, IN 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-03-17 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Kokomo-Howard County Public Library held its annual Friend of the Library trivia night Thursday” (Kokomo Tribune, 2026-09-18).
Latest: Kokomo-Howard County Public Library held its annual Friend of the Library trivia night Thursday
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MN (town not identified) 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 6 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy” (MinneapoliMedia, 2026-09-17).
Latest: MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy
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Orange County, NC 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-09-05 across 8 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centers” (WUSF, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centers
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Stokes County, NC 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Stokes County commissioners vote in favor of rezoning Project Delta” (WXII, 2026-09-15).
Latest: Stokes County commissioners vote in favor of rezoning Project Delta
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Independence, MO 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 5 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight” (Kansas City Star, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight
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Sturtevant, WI 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-06-11 across 10 outlets. 6× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause” (The Black Chronicle, 2026-09-08).
Latest: Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause
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Coachella, CA 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 4 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden State” (kvcrnews.org, 2026-08-28).
Latest: Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden State
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Dearborn County, IN 10 stories
10 stories tracked since 2022-09-04 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Dearborn County community remembering couple killed in head-on crash” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-06-13).
Latest: Dearborn County community remembering couple killed in head-on crash
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UT (town not identified) 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-05-12 across 8 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “West Jordan residents speak out about impact of nearby data center on day-to-day lives” (ABC4 Utah, 2026-09-30).
Latest: West Jordan residents speak out about impact of nearby data center on day-to-day lives
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WI (town not identified) 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 9 outlets. 4× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developments” (wpr.org, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developments
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Sioux County, IA 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 8 outlets. 9× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers” (WLBT, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers
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Alliance, OH 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 7 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries "lack of transparency" around local data center projects” (WFIR News, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries "lack of transparency" around local data center projects
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Denton, TX 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-08-21 across 6 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amendments to strengthen data center rules in Denton’s development code now head to the City Council” (Denton Record-Chronicle, 2026-09-27).
Latest: Amendments to strengthen data center rules in Denton’s development code now head to the City Council
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Denver, CO 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-02-23 across 8 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Denver, Aurora residents say they were kept in the dark about massive data center planned near homes” (Denver7, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Denver, Aurora residents say they were kept in the dark about massive data center planned near homes
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MI (statewide) 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-03-02 across 6 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations” (Bridge Michigan, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations
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Summit, NJ 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-06-13 across 7 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Trump-Xi summit underscores risk of outright data center bans” (Roll Call, 2026-09-21).
Latest: Trump-Xi summit underscores risk of outright data center bans
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Eastport, ME 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 3 outlets. 6× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Eastport City Council moves to join federal review of subsea data center plan” (The Maine Monitor, 2026-09-11).
Latest: Eastport City Council moves to join federal review of subsea data center plan
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Bristol, IN 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bristol, VA City Council passes data center ordinance” (WJHL, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Bristol, VA City Council passes data center ordinance
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MO (town not identified) 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-03-13 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Missouri residents push back on data center plans with recalls, moratoriums, and 10-hour hearings” (The Cool Down, 2026-09-04).
Latest: Missouri residents push back on data center plans with recalls, moratoriums, and 10-hour hearings
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White County, IN 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2021-06-16 across 8 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “White County to address data center regulations” (Now Georgia, 2026-09-01).
Latest: White County to address data center regulations
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Durham County, NC 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy” (INDY Week, 2026-08-31).
Latest: In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy
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New Albany, IN 9 stories
9 stories tracked since 2026-06-09 across 4 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “New Albany Housing Authority says recent federal inspection found 'limited' deficiencies | Indiana” (News and Tribune, 2026-07-16).
Latest: New Albany Housing Authority says recent federal inspection found 'limited' deficiencies | Indiana
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IA (town not identified) 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centers” (Iowa Public Radio, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centers
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Nye County, NV 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-05-27 across 5 outlets. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Companies sue Nye County over data center development ban” (ktnv.com, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Companies sue Nye County over data center development ban
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Stafford County, VA 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-07-23 across 2 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex” (WJLA, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex
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Normal, IL 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-09-18 across 6 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center moratorium in Normal extended until May 2027” (centralillinoisproud.com, 2026-09-22).
Latest: Data center moratorium in Normal extended until May 2027
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NE (town not identified) 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 6 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest” (Nebraska Examiner, 2026-09-22).
Latest: Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest
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NV (town not identified) 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-07-30 across 5 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Did Aaron Ford give data centers millions of dollars that were meant for Nevada schools?” (The Nevada Independent, 2026-09-17).
Latest: Did Aaron Ford give data centers millions of dollars that were meant for Nevada schools?
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Gilroy, CA 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 5 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Gilroy council approves temporary ban on new data centers” (San José Spotlight, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Gilroy council approves temporary ban on new data centers
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Northampton County, NC 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 6 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Northampton City Council considers data center moratorium” (The Reminder, 2026-09-10).
Latest: Northampton City Council considers data center moratorium
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DeKalb, IL 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center bid” (decaturish.com, 2026-09-09).
Latest: DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center bid
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Clinton, IA 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 6 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Noise impacts of proposed data center among concerns in Clinton Twp.” (Tri-County Independent, 2026-09-02).
Latest: Noise impacts of proposed data center among concerns in Clinton Twp.
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Carlton County, MN 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 5 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Carlton County passes data center moratorium” (Moose Lake Star Gazette, 2026-08-27).
Latest: Carlton County passes data center moratorium
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Garfield Township, MI 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining” (Michigan Advance, 2026-08-27).
Latest: Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining
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Andover Township, NJ 8 stories
8 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 5 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning” (New Jersey 101.5, 2026-07-23).
Latest: NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning
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NH (town not identified) 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Protests, policy shifts and power grids: Controversy over New Hampshire data centers intensifies” (The Dartmouth, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Protests, policy shifts and power grids: Controversy over New Hampshire data centers intensifies
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Palm Springs, CA 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 4 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Palm Springs City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium” (MyNewsLA.com, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Palm Springs City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium
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Milwaukee, WI 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-09-28 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing” (Urban Milwaukee, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing
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Cheyenne, WY 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 6 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekend” (KGOU, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekend
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NM (statewide) 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if elected” (ictnews.org, 2026-09-28).
Latest: New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if elected
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Ypsilanti, MI 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposal” (easternecho.com, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposal
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WI (statewide) 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Past data center votes haunt Wisconsin legislative candidates” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Past data center votes haunt Wisconsin legislative candidates
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Port Washington, WI 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-07-10 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID” (WPR, 2026-09-22).
Latest: Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID
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Mankato, MN 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 2 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center Moratorium” (KEYC News Now, 2026-09-22).
Latest: North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center Moratorium
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Brewster County, TX 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2019-07-16 across 6 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials” (Texas Public Radio | TPR, 2026-09-18).
Latest: Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials
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Red Oak, TX 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “This Red Oak program is training workers for North Texas data centers” (Yahoo, 2026-09-16).
Latest: This Red Oak program is training workers for North Texas data centers
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Hillsboro, OR 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Progress and Pitfalls: Inside Hillsboro’s Redrafted Data Center Ordinance To Be Heard This Wednesday” (The Hillsboro Herald, 2026-09-08).
Latest: Progress and Pitfalls: Inside Hillsboro’s Redrafted Data Center Ordinance To Be Heard This Wednesday
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Sierra County, NM 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-05-27 across 7 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants” (CleanTechnica, 2026-09-01).
Latest: Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants
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Hudson, CO 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers” (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-08-30).
Latest: Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers
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Bellevue, WI 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratorium” (Green Bay Press Times, 2026-08-24).
Latest: Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratorium
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Bayonne, NJ 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-04-21 across 7 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bayonne becomes latest municipality to ban data centers” (ROI-NJ, 2026-08-17).
Latest: Bayonne becomes latest municipality to ban data centers
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Marietta, GA 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-07-08 across 6 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Marietta, Georgia just approved a second data center in a 5-2 vote despite a six-month moratorium the council passed last month, because the 18-megawatt application was filed before the freeze took effect” (NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, 2026-08-14).
Latest: Marietta, Georgia just approved a second data center in a 5-2 vote despite a six-month moratorium the council passed last month, because the 18-megawatt application was filed before the freeze took effect
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Lowell, MA 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 5 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion” (New England News Collaborative, 2026-08-12).
Latest: Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion
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Butte County, CA 7 stories
7 stories tracked since 2026-08-03 across 6 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fears” (Yahoo, 2026-08-10).
Latest: In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fears
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TN (town not identified) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 5 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratorium” (Main Street Media of Tennessee, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratorium
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Botetourt County, VA 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-02-26 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “TIMELINE: The story so far in the development of the Google data center campus in Botetourt” (Roanoke Times, 2026-09-29).
Latest: TIMELINE: The story so far in the development of the Google data center campus in Botetourt
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AR (town not identified) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-24 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county” (Arkansas Advocate, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county
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MD (statewide) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-07-28 across 6 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Maryland Governor Opts For New Data Center Standards Over Moratorium” (The BayNet, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Maryland Governor Opts For New Data Center Standards Over Moratorium
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SC (town not identified) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?” (postandcourier.com, 2026-09-25).
Latest: This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?
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DE (town not identified) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’” (WHYY, 2026-09-23).
Latest: What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’
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Chatham County, NC 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 5 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium” (ncnewsline.com, 2026-09-22).
Latest: Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium
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FL (statewide) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-06-21 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Florida’s governor race heads to Virginia, as Jolly highlights data center debate” (Politico, 2026-09-18).
Latest: Florida’s governor race heads to Virginia, as Jolly highlights data center debate
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Bastrop County, TX 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 5 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “EdgeConneX files for two more data center buildings in Bastrop County” (The Business Journals, 2026-09-17).
Latest: EdgeConneX files for two more data center buildings in Bastrop County
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Cumberland County, NC 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 3 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers” (CityView NC, 2026-09-17).
Latest: Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers
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Nottingham, NH 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Nottingham passes moratorium on data centers, over 90 percent vote in favor” (WMUR, 2026-09-12).
Latest: Nottingham passes moratorium on data centers, over 90 percent vote in favor
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Birmingham, AL 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 3 outlets. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center company, Birmingham development board hit with lawsuit over tax breaks” (AL.com, 2026-09-11).
Latest: Data center company, Birmingham development board hit with lawsuit over tax breaks
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Montgomery, AL 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Data Center Job Numbers Rarely Tell the Whole Story, by Richard Montgomery” (Creators Syndicate, 2026-09-08).
Latest: Data Center Job Numbers Rarely Tell the Whole Story, by Richard Montgomery
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ND (statewide) 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center nondisclosure bill dies in North Dakota Senate vote” (North Dakota Monitor, 2026-09-03).
Latest: Data center nondisclosure bill dies in North Dakota Senate vote
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Grayslake, IL 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 3 outlets. 4× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Grayslake, T5 moving forward with data center development in the midst of resident lawsuit” (The Real Deal, 2026-09-01).
Latest: Grayslake, T5 moving forward with data center development in the midst of resident lawsuit
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Spokane, WA 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-07-20 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye region” (RANGE Media, 2026-08-28).
Latest: Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye region
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East Brunswick, NJ 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 5 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “East Brunswick Formally Bans Data Centers Across Commercial, Business and Industrial Zones” (TAPinto, 2026-08-28).
Latest: East Brunswick Formally Bans Data Centers Across Commercial, Business and Industrial Zones
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Marshall County, IN 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2025-01-09 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously recommends six-month data center moratorium” (Times Republican, 2026-08-28).
Latest: Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously recommends six-month data center moratorium
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Coweta County, GA 6 stories
6 stories tracked since 2026-05-07 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data center” (FOX 5 Atlanta, 2026-08-14).
Latest: Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data center
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Princeton, TX 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-24 across 2 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data Center” (TAPinto, 2026-10-02).
Latest: Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data Center
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Saginaw, MI 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-09 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval process” (WSMH, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval process
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Michigan City, IN 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-09 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Michigan city moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pending” (The Morning Sun, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Michigan city moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pending
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Montgomery County, TN 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-06-12 across 5 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery County” (Montgomery Community Media, 2026-09-30).
Latest: 'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery County
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Scott County, KY 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-15 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Scott County extends data center moratorium until March” (WKYT, 2026-09-25).
Latest: Scott County extends data center moratorium until March
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Woodbury County, IA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-01 across 3 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, Power” (Woodbury News Net, 2026-09-24).
Latest: Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, Power
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Colleton County, SC 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-08 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projects” (abcnews4.com, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projects
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St. Joseph, MO 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “St. Joseph County Council approves "data center balance" ordinance” (WSBT, 2026-09-23).
Latest: St. Joseph County Council approves "data center balance" ordinance
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Lawrence, KS 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-17 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Planning Commission recommends adding more layers to approval process for data centers in Lawrence” (Lawrence Journal-World, 2026-09-22).
Latest: Planning Commission recommends adding more layers to approval process for data centers in Lawrence
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Woodburn, OR 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-09-15 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Woodburn puts data center development on 120-day moratorium” (Woodburn Independent, 2026-09-19).
Latest: Woodburn puts data center development on 120-day moratorium
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Marshalltown, IA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 5 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center developer is ready to ride out Marshalltown’s moratorium” (Radio Iowa, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Data center developer is ready to ride out Marshalltown’s moratorium
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Lake County, IL 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratorium” (Chronicle Media, 2026-09-12).
Latest: Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratorium
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ND (town not identified) 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 2 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Energy company eyes adding data center west of Fargo” (North Dakota Monitor, 2026-09-11).
Latest: Energy company eyes adding data center west of Fargo
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MA (town not identified) 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Massachusetts tightens the rules on data centers as energy angst grows” (Briefs Finance, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Massachusetts tightens the rules on data centers as energy angst grows
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Nashville, TN 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-07-21 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Nashville lawmaker proposes pause on data center tax exemptions” (tennesseelookout.com, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Nashville lawmaker proposes pause on data center tax exemptions
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DeKalb County, GA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County” (WABE, 2026-09-08).
Latest: Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County
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Bulloch County, GA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-28 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor store” (Grice Connect, 2026-09-02).
Latest: Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor store
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Marion County, KS 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-19 across 5 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium” (352today.com, 2026-09-01).
Latest: Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium
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Pulaski County, AR 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 5 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinance” (KATV, 2026-08-25).
Latest: Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinance
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Topeka, KS 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-07-08 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Topeka leaders block utility access for data centers during moratorium” (The Topeka Capital-Journal, 2026-08-12).
Latest: Topeka leaders block utility access for data centers during moratorium
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Pittsburg, CA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-06-17 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project” (CBS News, 2026-08-05).
Latest: Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project
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Cherry Hill, NJ 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-03-29 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “A Craig LaBan pizza pick in Cherry Hill | Inquirer South Jersey” (Inquirer.com, 2026-07-29).
Latest: A Craig LaBan pizza pick in Cherry Hill | Inquirer South Jersey
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East Fishkill, NY 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-05-22 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “East Fishkill passes 3-year data center freeze” (WAMC, 2026-06-26).
Latest: East Fishkill passes 3-year data center freeze
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Fayetteville, GA 5 stories
5 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 5 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems t” (The Economic Times, 2026-05-13).
Latest: Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems t
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Camden County, GA 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-21 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end” (104.5 WOKV, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end
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Chesterfield, NJ 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 3 outlets. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations” (VPM, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations
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Warren, NJ 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-19 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Warren Zoning Rewrite Leaves Data Center Ban for Later” (Uprise RI, 2026-10-01).
Latest: Warren Zoning Rewrite Leaves Data Center Ban for Later
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Lansing, MI 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “‘We just need to rip off the bandage and say no’: Lansing Town Board in favor of banning data centers” (The Ithaca Voice, 2026-09-30).
Latest: ‘We just need to rip off the bandage and say no’: Lansing Town Board in favor of banning data centers
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Shreveport, LA 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to court” (WGNO, 2026-09-30).
Latest: Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to court
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Tarrant, AL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-18 across 3 outlets. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response” (KERA News, 2026-09-28).
Latest: Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response
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CT (town not identified) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-02 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “CT residents are taking on a $100M project. It’s a fight against a town’s biggest taxpayer.” (Hartford Courant, 2026-09-28).
Latest: CT residents are taking on a $100M project. It’s a fight against a town’s biggest taxpayer.
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MS (town not identified) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-02-17 across 3 outlets. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “xAI Moves to Buy Out Southaven Residents Who Agree Not to Sue It Over Power Plant Noise, Letter Shows” (Mississippi Free Press, 2026-09-25).
Latest: xAI Moves to Buy Out Southaven Residents Who Agree Not to Sue It Over Power Plant Noise, Letter Shows
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North Port, FL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 4 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium” (Sarasota Magazine, 2026-09-23).
Latest: North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium
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Huntsville, AL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 2 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Huntsville City Council to vote on TVA rate changes aimed at shielding residents from data center costs” (rocketcitynow.com, 2026-09-23).
Latest: Huntsville City Council to vote on TVA rate changes aimed at shielding residents from data center costs
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CA (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-29 across 4 outlets. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation” (California State Portal | CA.gov, 2026-09-22).
Latest: National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation
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AK (town not identified) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-02 across 1 outlet. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state” (Alaska's News Source, 2026-09-21).
Latest: Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state
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NV (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-08 across 4 outlets. 2× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive order” (The Nevada Independent, 2026-09-18).
Latest: Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive order
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Richmond County, NC 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Many Richmond County residents are already sick. An Amazon data center could make it worse.” (WUNC News, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Many Richmond County residents are already sick. An Amazon data center could make it worse.
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Leon County, FL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-11 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Leon County moves toward 18-month data center moratorium” (wtwcfox, 2026-09-16).
Latest: Leon County moves toward 18-month data center moratorium
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HI (town not identified) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-06 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium” (Hawaii News Now, 2026-09-14).
Latest: Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium
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Temple, TX 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-16 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Rowan’s $4.2 billion Temple data center campus advances as water, power questions persist” (The Killeen Daily Herald, 2026-09-13).
Latest: Rowan’s $4.2 billion Temple data center campus advances as water, power questions persist
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Minneapolis, MN 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-19 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center developer walks away from plans to buy old printing facility in Minneapolis' North Loop” (CBS News, 2026-09-12).
Latest: Data center developer walks away from plans to buy old printing facility in Minneapolis' North Loop
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Escambia County, FL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-23 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On Moratorium” (NorthEscambia.com, 2026-09-11).
Latest: Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On Moratorium
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AZ (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-09-04 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Arizona Attorney General to hear, not probe, data center complaints” (Ahwatukee Foothills News, 2026-09-10).
Latest: Arizona Attorney General to hear, not probe, data center complaints
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Gallatin, TN 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next week” (WZTV, 2026-09-09).
Latest: Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next week
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Fairfield, AL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Fairfield City Council passes ordinance establishing moratorium on data center development” (KTVO, 2026-08-28).
Latest: Fairfield City Council passes ordinance establishing moratorium on data center development
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Albany, GA 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-11 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sen. Gonzalez stops in Albany as part of 'Stop Data Centers' tour” (Times Union, 2026-08-27).
Latest: Sen. Gonzalez stops in Albany as part of 'Stop Data Centers' tour
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Taylor County, FL 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-07-06 across 3 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Taylor County weighs data center moratorium as residents push for protections” (wtwcfox, 2026-08-27).
Latest: Taylor County weighs data center moratorium as residents push for protections
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Tucker County, WV 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 3 outlets. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “West Virginia Intermediate Court dismisses two appeals tied to Tucker County data center permits” (WV News, 2026-08-26).
Latest: West Virginia Intermediate Court dismisses two appeals tied to Tucker County data center permits
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DE (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-07-01 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’” (WHYY, 2026-08-26).
Latest: Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’
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Pataskala, OH 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-23 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park” (The Newark Advocate, 2026-08-26).
Latest: Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park
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Allegheny County, PA 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Allegheny County Council bill could ban data centers on county-owned properties” (90.5 WESA, 2026-08-26).
Latest: Allegheny County Council bill could ban data centers on county-owned properties
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Anderson County, TN 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 2 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium” (FOX Carolina News, 2026-08-21).
Latest: Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium
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Snohomish County, WA 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Snohomish County holds public hearing on data center moratorium” (goSkagit, 2026-08-21).
Latest: Snohomish County holds public hearing on data center moratorium
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Ottawa, KS 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-05-12 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027” (Shaw Local, 2026-08-20).
Latest: Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027
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UT (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 1 outlet. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork” (ABC4 Utah, 2026-08-19).
Latest: ‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork
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Alamance County, NC 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratorium” (FOX8 WGHP, 2026-08-18).
Latest: Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratorium
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Wrightstown, WI 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-05-19 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendum” (WBAY, 2026-08-12).
Latest: Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendum
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Lee County, NC 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-07-06 across 3 outlets. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion data center in rural North Carolina” (NC Newsline, 2026-08-06).
Latest: Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion data center in rural North Carolina
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LA (statewide) 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 4 outlets. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Entergy says Meta will save ratepayers billions. Here’s how” (New Orleans CityBusiness, 2026-07-24).
Latest: Entergy says Meta will save ratepayers billions. Here’s how
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Allen Park, MI 4 stories
4 stories tracked since 2026-05-30 across 3 outlets. 3× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives” (WXYZ Channel 7, 2026-07-23).
Latest: Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives

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Bans & moratoriums (86)
Texas Pauses All Environmental Permitting for Data Centers🛑 The National Law Review · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Texas coalition urges pause on data center water deals, calls for more local control💧 KEYE · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Abbott orders pause of air permits for data centers. Experts question whether he has the authority.🛑 San Antonio Current · Sep 29, 2026Local press
NAACP Warns Texas Data Center Audit Leaves Major Regulatory Loopholes, Demands Real Moratorium and Community Protections🛑 NAACP · Sep 29, 2026
New coalition to release records, seek pause on Texas data center water deals💧 KVII · Sep 28, 2026Local press
New coalition to release records, seek pause on Texas data center water deals💧 KEYE · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Abbott pauses new Texas data center permits as state studies water and power use💧 cbs19.tv · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Texas pauses new data center permits as state reviews water and power usage💧 KSAT · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Local data center officials not worried about Abbott’s permit pause🛑 The Waco Bridge · Sep 23, 2026
Local data center officials not worried about Abbott’s permit pause🛑 The Waco Bridge · Sep 23, 2026
Abbott: I have instructed TCEQ to pause the issuance of all permits related to data center projects🛑 Rio Grande Guardian · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Trump’s Major Retreat on Greenland, and Why Texas Hit Pause on New Data Centers🛑 The New York Times · Sep 23, 2026National press
What Abbott's data center pause means for the Coastal Bend🛑 kiiitv.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
What Texas’ data center permit moratorium actually means🛑 Blockspace Media · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott defends Texas data center permit pause as state studies power and water impacts💧 cbs19.tv · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas pauses data center permits as Abbott orders industry audits🛑 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas pauses data center permits as Abbott orders industry audits🛑 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Abbott pauses TCEQ data center permitting in Texas🛑 Seguin Gazette · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Massive gas-powered data center campus appears to be paused after Abbott action🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott Pauses Data Center Permits as Polls Tighten in Texas Race🛑 Bloomberg.com · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Abbott Pauses Data Center Permits as Polls Tighten in Texas Race🛑 Bloomberg Law News · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Abbott Pauses Data Center Permits as Polls Tighten in Texas Race🛑 news.bloomberglaw.com · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Greg Abbott Orders Pause on Texas Data Center Permits🛑 97.9 The Beat · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott pauses data center permits pending water and power review💧 KBTX News 3 · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data center construction in Texas paused amidst audit🛑 FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Abbott directs TCEQ to pause data center permits🛑 KVIA · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas pauses data center permits amid power and water reviews💧 KHOU · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Everyone Says Datacenter Moratoriums Are Killing the US Buildout. We Mapped All 300 of Them🛑 SemiAnalysis · Sep 15, 2026
At least 14 US states are weighing data centre moratoriums as pushback goes global🛑 capacityglobal.com · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Texas counties have no zoning powers over data centers🛑 Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas hits pause on new data-centre approvals amid AI grid crunch🛑 Dealroom · Sep 13, 2026
Data Center Moratoriums Give AI Boom a Healthy Dose of Reality🛑 bloomberg.com · Sep 11, 2026Wire service
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 KFDA | NewsChannel 10 | Amarillo Texas · Sep 11, 2026Local press
US Power-Demand Forecast Cut After Texas Pause on Data Centers🛑 Bloomberg · Sep 9, 2026Wire service
Most Data Center Bans Are in Metro Areas, Despite More Facilities Heading for Rural Areas🛑 The Daily Yonder · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Moratoriums Spread as Backlash Grows🛑 CRE Daily · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Moratoriums Spread as Backlash Grows🛑 Yahoo Finance · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott demands data center moratorium compliance🛑 Fox Business · Sep 3, 2026National press
Gina Hinojosa calls Abbott's Texas data center pause "an attempt to protect his reelection chances"🛑 CBS News · Sep 2, 2026National press
Data center rezoning request denied in Prosper amid community backlash over plans🛑 CBS News · Sep 2, 2026National press
Texas Data Center Pause Splits Developer Opinion🛑 Yahoo Finance · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Data Center Pause Splits Developer Opinion🛑 CRE Daily · Sep 1, 2026Local press
City of Prosper considers rezoning for a data center after neighboring communities raise concerns🛑 CBS News · Sep 1, 2026National press
Texas data centre power pause signals US reckoning with ‘ghost’ demand🛑 Communications Today · Sep 1, 2026
State Senator sees likely dispute to data center ban🛑 The University Star · Sep 1, 2026Local press
How Your State's AI Data-Center 'Moratorium' Really Works🛑 Investor's Business Daily · Aug 27, 2026Local press
TEXAS VIEW: Data center moratoriums could hurt local regions; solutions should be sought🛑 Odessa American · Aug 27, 2026
Editorial: Data center moratoriums could hurt local regions; solutions should be sought🛑 MyRGV.com · Aug 27, 2026
Are AI Data Center Bans Going Too Far?🛑 HPCwire · Aug 26, 2026
Texas data center fight heats up as Abbott pauses new projects🛑 kens5.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Paxton promises to ban Chinese technology and chatbots that endanger children in data center platform🛑 The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas’ data center, transmission line pauses could be risky🛑 The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
What is a data center moratorium? Here’s why some North Texas cities are considering one🛑 Texas Metro News · Aug 24, 2026
Abbott says his data center pause in Texas is working, as Democrats urge him to call special session🛑 CBS News · Aug 23, 2026National press
Abbott says his data center pause in Texas is working, as Democrats urge him to call a special session on the issue⚖️ CBS News · Aug 23, 2026National press
Texas Pauses Data Center Construction🛑 The Institute for Energy Research · Aug 19, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Texas Data Center Moratorium: Local Regulation & State Action🛑 MultiState · Aug 19, 2026
Texas Pauses Data Center Construction🛑 The Institute for Energy Research · Aug 19, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
‘Faux Pause': Why Greg Abbott’s data center ‘crackdown’ looks a lot like election-year theater🛑 San Antonio Current · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Abbott’s data center construction pause will take ‘several months’ for up to 300 projects in Texas🛑 Washington Examiner · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Texas county rescinds data center ban a week after developer's lawsuit⚖️ The Cool Down · Aug 17, 2026
Texas council moves toward 90-day data center pause over water, noise concerns🔊 The Cool Down · Aug 15, 2026
Texas needs a data center plan, not just a pause🛑 Houston Chronicle · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Data center pause shouldn’t impact Texas gas producers🛑 Midland Reporter-Telegram · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Moratorium: Key Meeting Next Week; Watch These S&P 500 Stocks🛑 Investor's Business Daily · Aug 14, 2026Local press
What is a data center moratorium? See why some D-FW cities are considering one🛑 Dallas News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
What is a data center moratorium? Here’s why some North Texas cities are considering one🛑 Yahoo · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center bans have been challenged, but Dallas wants more control🛑 Dallas Observer · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Texas' Greg Abbott paused 1,800 data center projects after grid requests hit 5 times the state's all-time peak🛑 moneywise.com · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Data Center Moratorium: What It Means For The Queue🛑 Enverus · Aug 13, 2026
Data Center Moratoriums And The Rise Of Private Grids🛑 Forbes · Aug 12, 2026National press
Bloomberg NEF: Texas grid pause puts 20 percent of US data center pipeline at risk🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Texas Pauses Data Center Power Connections, Which Could Speed Up Rapid Development🛑 Bisnow · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Texas Power Demand Forecast Trimmed After Data Center Pause🛑 Bloomberg.com · Aug 11, 2026Wire service
Trump objects to Texas data center pause🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Vistra supports Texas data center pause, execs say🛑 Utility Dive · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Trump: Data centers could be ‘bigger than oil’ as Texas seeks pause🛑 usatoday.com · Aug 8, 2026National press
Abbott defends data center pause after Trump's comments🛑 FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Hundreds of millions in grid deposits linger in uncertainty following Texas data center pause🛑 Reuters · Aug 7, 2026Wire service
Texas data center pause puts 20% of US pipeline at risk of delay: BNEF🛑 Utility Dive · Aug 6, 2026Trade press
NRG nears 1.2-GW hyperscaler deal amid Texas data center pause🛑 Utility Dive · Aug 6, 2026Trade press
Facing an estimated 474 GW of interconnection requests, Texas hits pause on data centers🛑 Utility Dive · Aug 5, 2026Trade press
Texas slams on the brakes for 1,800 data centers, power grid requirements are five times higher than peak record demand — 474 gigawatts of power requests are now subject to new moratorium🛑 Tom's Hardware · Aug 4, 2026National press
Texas city bans data center development amid public opposition🛑 Spectrum News · Jun 29, 2026Local press
Texas county rescinds its data center moratorium after $100 million lawsuit from developer⚖️ texastribune.org · Jun 5, 2026Local press
Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year🛑 texastribune.org · May 12, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (3)
Environmental group sues city over Tesla data center water-use records💧 Austin American-Statesman · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Granbury residents sue to revive recall effort over data centers ahead of November elections⚖️ KERA News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Caldwell County halts data center incentives amid calls for judge to resign💧 Austin American-Statesman · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (59)
Power play: Texas counties seek right to regulate burgeoning data centers⚠️ Austin Free Press · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Infomart owner erects nearly billion-dollar data center near Medical District💸 The Business Journals · Sep 30, 2026
Texas electric utility only considered gas to power $10 billion Meta data center💸 San Antonio Current · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Cipher Digital extends Texas data center lease to 20 years, adding $5.2 billion in revenue💸 Proactive financial news · Sep 25, 2026
Texas Electric Utility Only Considered Gas to Power $10 Billion Meta Data Center💸 Inside Climate News · Sep 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Will Texas Data Centers Spike My Electricity Bill💸 The National Law Review · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Will Texas Data Centers Spike My Electricity Bill💸 EIN News · Sep 23, 2026
$1.2 billion data centers to break ground this year in Central Texas💸 MySA · Sep 17, 2026
$1.2 billion in D-FW data center projects filed in recent weeks💸 Dallas News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Killeen council to discuss data center regulations⚠️ KWTX · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data centers are coming to Texas. What could it mean for your electric bill, water and neighborhood?💧 Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
Data centers are coming to Texas. What could it mean for your electric bill, water and neighborhood?💧 Arc XP · Sep 11, 2026
Fluidstack Gets Site-Work Permit for $4 Billion Texas AI Data Center💸 TheEnergyMag · Sep 11, 2026
Fluidstack Breaks Ground on $4 Billion AI Data Center Campus in Cameron County Under Strict Protections💸 Rio Grande Guardian · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Fluidstack Begins $4 Billion AI Data Center Project in Cameron County💸 Texas Border Business · Sep 10, 2026
Fluidstack begins $4 billion data center construction in Cameron County💸 ValleyCentral.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Fluidstack breaks ground on $4 billion data center campus in Cameron County💸 KRGV · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Microsoft in Talks With Chevron, Engine No. 1 Over $7 Billion Texas Power Plant💸 EnergyNow.com · Sep 10, 2026
Google Invests $15 Billion on Data Center Buildout in ‘Texas of Europe’💸 The Daily Upside · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Google Invests $15 Billion on Data Center Buildout in ‘Texas of Europe’💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Global Stakes in Texas Energy: South Korea’s $23 Billion Natural Gas Investment💸 thetexan.news · Sep 9, 2026
Google to Invest €13 Billion in AI Infrastructure in Finland💸 Bloomberg.com · Sep 9, 2026Wire service
Google to invest record $15 billion in AI infrastructure in the 'Texas of Europe'💸 CNBC · Sep 9, 2026National press
South Korea Eyes $22.3 Billion Texas Gas Plant to Power AI Data Centers💸 Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · Sep 7, 2026
Meta's More Than $10 Billion Data Center Faces Texas Pushback💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas senators say they hope to tighten data center water regulations in 2027💧 Community Impact · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas data center plan carries $19.6 billion in leases as residents push back💸 The Cool Down · Sep 1, 2026
Texas data center plan carries $19.6 billion in leases as residents push back💸 Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic Reportedly Signs $35 Billion Lambda Cloud Deal For 350 MW Texas AI Data Center💸 Pulse 2.0 · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nscale Secures $3 Billion Debt Package for US AI Data Centers💸 TheEnergyMag · Sep 1, 2026
Anthropic signs $35 billion cloud deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda, source says💸 Reuters · Aug 31, 2026Wire service
Exclusive | Anthropic Signs $35 Billion Cloud Deal Backed by Nvidia💸 WSJ · Aug 31, 2026National press
Exclusive | The $5.5 Billion Perk SoftBank’s Data-Center Venture Offered to Land OpenAI💸 WSJ · Aug 31, 2026National press
The datacenter backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together – against big tech billionaires💸 The Guardian · Aug 30, 2026National press
Regulatory Trends: Texas Sets Bar for Data Centre Policy⚠️ Data Centre Magazine · Aug 28, 2026
Texas Data Centre Audit Could Cost Projects $15 Billion💸 ET Datacenters · Aug 27, 2026
Texas Data Centre Audit Could Cost Projects $15 Billion💸 ET Datacenters · Aug 26, 2026
Texas House hearing talks data center growth, possible regulation, power supply⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 19, 2026Local press
InfraTech Capital assembles consortium for US$ 2.7 billion data center campus in Texas💸 w.media · Aug 19, 2026
Anthropic-Tied Data Center Inks $1.3 Billion Private Credit Loan💸 Bloomberg.com · Aug 19, 2026Wire service
Proposed $2.7 billion data center announced for Carson County💸 NewsChannel 10 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Despite fresh regulations, Texas data center development outpaces market-leader Virginia⚠️ The Real Deal · Aug 18, 2026
What to know about Amazon's $10 billion data center outside of Houston💸 Houston Chronicle · Aug 18, 2026Local press
$500M data center planned for Prosper as Texas tightens industry regulations⚠️ WFAA · Aug 18, 2026Local press
$500M data center planned for Prosper as Texas tightens industry regulations⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 17, 2026
Amazon’s $10B data center plans near Houston meet regulatory headwinds⚠️ The Real Deal · Aug 17, 2026
Oracle's $165 Billion Data Center Plan Hits a Gas Pipeline Delay💸 Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · Aug 14, 2026
Dallas could begin process to regulate data centers⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Equinix says more than $1 billion in Texas data-center projects are underway💸 BIC Magazine · Aug 12, 2026
Dallas could be next Texas city to regulate data center land use⚠️ KERA News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Waste Watch: Texas faces $3.2 billion data center cash drain💸 KFDM · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Fermi signs $6.5 billion lease for 'world's largest data center' after months of turmoil💸 KVII · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Waste Watch: Texas faces $3.2 billion data center cash drain💸 KABB · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Texas Audit Could Delay 49.8 GW of Data Center Load, Cost Projects Up to $15 Billion, BNEF Warns💸 POWER Magazine · Aug 7, 2026Trade press
Nvidia behind $50 billion lease on Texas data center, FT reports💸 Reuters · Jul 27, 2026Wire service
BlackRock Leads $12 Billion Financing for New Meta Data Centers in Texas💸 WSJ · Jul 20, 2026National press
Push to regulate Texas data centers crimped by calendar⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 6, 2026National press
Two mayors, one $10 billion AI data center, and a growing divide in small-town Texas💸 Fortune · Jun 16, 2026National press
Google to provide financial backing for multi-billion-dollar Anthropic data center in Texas - report💸 Data Center Dynamics · Mar 30, 2026Trade press
Electric bills & the grid (79)
Off The Grid Isn’t Off The Hook For Texas Data Centers⚠️ Forbes · Sep 30, 2026National press
Off The Grid Isn’t Off The Hook For Texas Data Centers⚠️ Yahoo Finance Singapore · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Energy Policy Updates: ERCOT CEO Salary, Data Centers, Transmission⚠️ Sierra Club · Sep 29, 2026
Texas Freezes Data Center Permits Until Grid Audit Ends🛑 Parametric Architecture · Sep 25, 2026
TCEQ’s data center permit freeze may reach beyond ERCOT review🛑 TechTarget · Sep 24, 2026
Abbott halts new Texas data center permits pending ERCOT audit🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Virginia Takes Aim at Off-Grid Natural Gas as Texas Halts Data Center Permits🛑 Natural Gas Intelligence · Sep 22, 2026
Texas is halting all data center environmental permits amid grid audit🛑 qz.com · Sep 22, 2026National press
Abbott freezes Texas environmental permits for data centers until ERCOT and the Water Development Board complete their audits💧 voz.us · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott Orders Halt to All Texas Data Center Permits Pending Grid and Water Audits💧 KSST Radio · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Abbott halts Texas data center permits until ERCOT waitlist audit wraps🛑 Briefs Finance · Sep 21, 2026
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center permits pending grid, water audits💧 Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center permits pending grid, water audits💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Abbott halts data center permits until grid and water reviews are complete💧 The Business Journals · Sep 21, 2026
New Texas rules require deposits for major projects seeking grid connections⚠️ San Antonio Express-News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center permits pending grid, water audits💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Data centers, power demand, and why Texas Senator Charles Perry wants another term – KTAB⚠️ BigCountryHomepage.com · Sep 18, 2026
CIFR Stock Snaps 2-Day Slide After ERCOT Conditional Nod For 2 Major Data-Center Projects In Texas⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Everything moving on the Texas grid⚠️ The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter · Sep 16, 2026
Oracle Invests in More Than 1.7 GW of Carbon-Free Electricity to Support AI Growth and Strengthen the Texas Grid💸 Oracle · Sep 15, 2026
Texas Data Centers and 765-kV Transmission Lines: What Texans Need to Know⚠️ Sierra Club · Sep 14, 2026
Sangha Renewables advances Texas data center project after ERCOT Grid Review⚠️ W.Media · Sep 14, 2026
Core Scientific wins conditional ERCOT power approvals for Texas data centers⚠️ TradingView · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Unpacking Texas' New Grid Reliability Rules For Data Centers⚠️ law360.com · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
NRG’s $3.2B Texas Data Center Power Project Clears ERCOT Hurdle⚠️ Hart Energy · Sep 9, 2026
‘Ghost Demand’ Prompts Texas to Halt New Data Center Grid Connections⚠️ HPCwire · Sep 9, 2026
Galaxy gets conditional ERCOT classifications for 4.23 GW of Texas data center projects⚠️ Blockspace Media · Sep 9, 2026
Galaxy gets conditional ERCOT classifications for 4.23 GW of Texas data center projects⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Galaxy Provides Update on ERCOT Batch Zero Large Load Classifications⚠️ PR Newswire · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Texas Brake: Why the Most Permissive Grid in America Just Froze 474 GW⚠️ Substack · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Texas Brake: Why the Most Permissive Grid in America Just Froze 474 GW⚠️ Substack · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Vantage’s 1.4GW Texas campus makes grid contracts the real data center schedule⚠️ MarketScale · Sep 7, 2026
ERCOT to complete Texas data center audit by December⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 7, 2026Trade press
Texas Freezes New Data Centre Grid Connections Pending Audit⚠️ Technology Org · Sep 4, 2026
UH report: Texas is at the center of the U.S. electricity demand boom💸 Axios · Sep 3, 2026National press
We Need Electricity Abundance💸 National Review · Sep 2, 2026Local press
We Need Electricity Abundance💸 National Review · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Audit Halts Grid Connections Amid Bipartisan Backlash⚠️ lawnews.co.uk · Sep 2, 2026Local press
States scrutinize AI data center power demand⚠️ Finance & Commerce · Sep 1, 2026
Texas Finds A Lot of Data Centers are Faking Power Demand⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Chasing ‘Ghost Demand’: How the AI Data Center Boom Is Straining the Texas Power Grid⚠️ ksstradio.com · Sep 1, 2026
SB Energy files for IPO amid data center power demand growth⚠️ Investing.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas halts new data center connections amid electricity demand concerns💸 Crypto Briefing · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
‘Ghost Demand’ Prompts Texas to Halt New Data Center Grid Connections⚠️ hpcwire.com · Sep 1, 2026
The Month in Infrastructure: Going around the grid⚠️ SmartBrief · Sep 1, 2026
ERCOT Puts Texas AI Megawatts to the Test⚠️ Data Center Frontier · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
DOE Retreat on Transmission Corridors Tests the Case for Building Ahead⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Jensen Huang says AI data centers can fix the very grid they’re straining⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 27, 2026National press
Want cheaper electricity and lower taxes? Data centers can help. | Opinion💸 Houston Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger⚠️ cnhinews.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Ken Paxton's 'Texas First' Data Center Plan for Grid Safety⚠️ Daily Signal · Aug 25, 2026Local press
ERCOT Says Abbott’s Data Center Audit Will Be Done in December⚠️ Inside Climate News · Aug 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Industry warns of blackouts, economic woes if Texas overreacts to data center, transmission line anger⚠️ Denton Record-Chronicle · Aug 24, 2026Local press
ERCOT to audit nearly 300 proposed data centers by the end of 2026, officials say⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 22, 2026Local press
ERCOT to complete Texas data center audit by end of year⚠️ KHOU · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Texas ERCOT looks to complete Texas data center audit by December⚠️ Energy News Beat · Aug 21, 2026
Texas Sets December Deadline for Grid Reviews on Data Centers, Crypto Miners⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Aug 20, 2026Wire service
Data Centers Going Off-Grid Doesn’t Make Them Good Neighbors⚠️ Bloomberg · Aug 20, 2026Wire service
Dr. Brent Bennett’s Testimony Before the House State Affairs Committee: Data Centers & 765-kV Transmission Lines⚠️ Texas Public Policy Foundation · Aug 20, 2026
PUCT, ERCOT adapting to Abbott's data center directive⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas House takes up data centers, controversial electric transmission line project ahead of January session💸 KXXV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas can expand data centers without raising electricity costs💸 Reason Foundation · Aug 19, 2026
WATCH | Texas House committee holds hearing on data center growth and power grid⚠️ KCENTV.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
The grid’s woes just got bigger in Texas⚠️ Latitude Media · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
Amazon Explores Grid Connection for 8,000-Acre AI Campus⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
America's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity generation to avoid shutoffs💸 Tom's Hardware · Aug 17, 2026National press
Power Grid Uncertainty Leaves Data Center Projects in Limbo⚠️ The Real Deal · Aug 12, 2026
Data Center Backlash Widens as Texas Freezes 474 GW Grid Queue⚠️ Natural Gas Intelligence · Aug 12, 2026
Who Pays for the High-Powered Grid that Data Centers Need?⚠️ The Texas Observer · Aug 11, 2026Local press
ERCOT seeks to suspend Batch Zero deadlines for Texas data-center audit⚠️ Blockspace Media · Aug 11, 2026
Meta agrees to meet Abbott’s new Texas data center rules on grid and water impacts💧 KRXI2 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta agrees to meet Abbott’s new Texas data center rules on grid and water impacts💧 KBAK · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta agrees to meet Abbott’s new Texas data center rules on grid and water impacts💧 KFOX · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta agrees to meet Abbott’s new Texas data center rules on grid and water impacts💧 KVII · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta agrees to meet Abbott’s new Texas data center rules on grid and water impacts💧 WOAI · Aug 10, 2026Local press
More Data Center Operators Commit to Abbott's Texas Standards as Power Companies Endorse ERCOT Batch Framework⚠️ POWER Magazine · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Texas data center approval halt scrambles grid plans⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 4, 2026National press
Texas halts data center connections to power grid amid overwhelming demand⚠️ Ars Technica · Aug 4, 2026National press
Texas approves grid standards to keep data centers online⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 10, 2026National press
Water & environment (146)
Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed💧 KLTV.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed💧 KSLA · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed💧 KTRE · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Paxton wades into water usage investigation of Texas data center developments💧 The Real Deal · Sep 29, 2026
New coalition warns data center growth could strain Texas water supplies💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 28, 2026Local press
New Texas coalition raises concerns about data centers’ water use💧 KVUE · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Texas AG launches investigation into data centers over water use compliance💧 The Business Journals · Sep 27, 2026
Hundreds of Texas data centers under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 Yourbasin · Sep 25, 2026
Hundreds of Texas data centers under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 kxan.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Texas Data Centers Over Water Reporting💧 dallasexpress.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Paxton Launches Investigation Into Texas Data Centers Over Water Reporting💧 wbap.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas investigates data centers over unreported water use💧 KHOU · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG Paxton investigating data centers over water use reporting requirements💧 Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use💧 USA Today · Sep 24, 2026National press
Texas AG Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use💧 Corpus Christi Caller-Times · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Paxton to investigate hundreds of Texas data centers over water use reporting💧 KCBD · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Paxton investigates data center developments in Smith, other Texas counties; demands water usage report💧 Tyler Morning Telegraph · Sep 24, 2026
Hundreds of Texas data centers under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 KTSM 9 News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Potter, Randall County data centers among those investigated over water-use survey💧 KVII · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas data centers face investigation after not answering water survey💧 Dallas News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Hundreds of Texas Data Centers Under Investigation Over Water Use Reporting💧 Texas Scorecard · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG launches investigation into data centers over water use compliance💧 The Business Journals · Sep 24, 2026
Paxton opens investigation into Texas data centers that haven’t reported water usage💧 Washington Examiner · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG investigating data centers over water use reporting💧 KVUE · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Smith County data center among hundreds under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 KETK.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Smith County data center among hundreds under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 KETK.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Hundreds of Texas data centers under investigation after failing to report water usage💧 kxan.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use reporting💧 KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Halts Electric Permits for Data Centers One Week After Water-Use Directive💧 ConstructConnect News · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Abbott explains Texas halt on new data center permits as state reviews water, power use💧 cbs19.tv · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Halts Data Center Permits, Expanding Environmental Scrutiny🛑 The New York Times · Sep 22, 2026National press
Abbott halts environmental permits for Texas data centers🛑 The Real Deal · Sep 22, 2026
Texas imposes open-ended freeze on data-center environmental permits🛑 Blockspace Media · Sep 22, 2026
Texas imposes open-ended freeze on data-center environmental permits🛑 Yahoo Finance · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott halts data center permits until Texas finishes power and water audit💧 Audacy · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott suspends environmental permits for data centers in Texas — Jerusalem Post🛑 UA.NEWS · Sep 22, 2026
Newsbreak: Abbott Freezes Texas Data Center Permits Pending Sweeping Power and Water Review💧 Texas Border Business · Sep 21, 2026
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 KWKT - FOX 44 · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Audit Examines Power, Water And Community Impacts Of 461 Projects💧 Dallas Express · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Senator Charles Perry weighs data center growth, water use & housing concerns💧 BigCountryHomepage.com · Sep 20, 2026
Democratic nominee for Texas AG Commissioner says water is everything, one reason why he’s so focused on data centers💧 WFAA · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Democratic nominee for Texas AG Commissioner says water is everything, one reason why he’s so focused on data centers💧 kiiitv.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Democratic nominee for Texas AG Commissioner says water is everything, one reason why he’s so focused on data centers💧 KVUE · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Abbott wants Texas data centers penalized for failing to respond to water use inquiry💧 Marshall News Messenger · Sep 17, 2026
Both Democrats and Republicans Are Increasingly Worried About AI's Environmental Impact⚠️ time.com · Sep 16, 2026National press
Abbott orders penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report water use💧 The Hill · Sep 16, 2026National press
Abbott orders penalties for Texas data centers that fail to report water use💧 thehill.com · Sep 16, 2026
North Texas data center draws concerns over water use, noise🔊 cbs19.tv · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 AOL.com · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting💧 FOX 7 Austin · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting💧 FOX 7 Austin · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting💧 Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 ValleyCentral.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 KTSM 9 News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report water usage💧 KEYE · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott Orders New Water Penalties Against Texas Data Centers💧 newsweek.com · Sep 15, 2026National press
Texas Mandates Water Disclosure for Data Centers💧 CW39 Houston · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott Cracks Down on Data Centers Over Water Reporting Failures💧 ksstradio.com · Sep 15, 2026
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 El Paso Times · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott cracks down on Texas data center water compliance💧 kcentv.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott orders state water board to penalize uncompliant data centers💧 cw39.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations💧 KWSN · Sep 15, 2026Local press
State of Texas: Data center offers hope for town facing water problems💧 Yourbasin · Sep 15, 2026
Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations💧 Red Lake Nation News · Sep 15, 2026
Abbott orders water-use audits for data centers💧 crossroadstoday.com · Sep 14, 2026
Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations By Reuters💧 Investing.com · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report water usage💧 KVII · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott orders Texas to penalize data centers over missing water-use reports💧 Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations💧 Reuters · Sep 14, 2026Wire service
Texas moves to penalize data centers for water violations💧 TradingView · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott Orders Penalties For Data Centers That Skip Texas Water Reports💧 WBAP · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott orders penalties for data centers that skip water reports💧 Houston Chronicle · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott orders state water board to penalize uncompliant data centers💧 KTSM 9 News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott orders state water board to penalize uncompliant data centers💧 KWKT - FOX 44 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott orders state water board to penalize uncompliant data centers💧 KETK.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott Orders Penalties For Data Centers That Skip Texas Water Reports💧 Dallas Express · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott Orders Penalties For Data Centers That Skip Texas Water Reports💧 Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 kxan.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott orders crackdown on data center water usage compliance💧 Texomashomepage.com · Sep 14, 2026
Childress Texas Is a Water Disaster Zone. A 750 MW Data Center Is Next Door.💧 Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott Threatens Criminal Penalties for Data Centers Failing to Report Water Use💧 Texas Scorecard · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Abbott orders penalties for data centers that fail to report water use💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Texas’ AI Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Fight Over Water💧 HackerNoon · Sep 12, 2026
Texas needs greater transparency on data centers’ water and air impacts💧 Environmental Defense Fund · Sep 10, 2026
Data center growth raises concerns over water, power use in Texas💧 cbs19.tv · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Texas city enters Stage 1 drought plan, asks residents to water only at night, 3 days a week💧 The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Data center water use in Texas: What's myth, what's reality💧 KVUE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Data center water use in Texas: What's myth, what's reality💧 kens5.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Perry: AI data centers boosting water infrastructure in West Texas towns💧 kcbd.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Letters — Data centers, barratry, climate change, football⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 7, 2026Local press
State of Texas: Data center offers hope for town facing water problems💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Texas’ Data Center Boom Is Raising a New Question: Will There Be Enough Water for Residents?💧 The Katy News · Sep 5, 2026
Data center company promises to replace Turkey’s aging water tower💧 fox34.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center company promises to replace Turkey’s aging water tower💧 KCBD · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data centers’ indirect water use is a bigger part of their water footprint than the water they use directly💧 Facilities Dive · Sep 3, 2026
Water concerns fuel data center backlash in booming Texas city💧 MySA · Sep 3, 2026
Gradiant Wins Water Contract for Hyperscale AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 Construction Review · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Technology could cut water usage by data centers. Will it be required by Texas law?💧 KEYE · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Dallas studies data center growth as concerns rise over water and power💧 Dallas News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Gradiant to deliver HyperSolved water treatment system for West Texas data center💧 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 2, 2026Trade press
Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract for Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 afp.com · Sep 2, 2026
Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract for Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 The Joplin Globe · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract for Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 Rutland Herald · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract for Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 Business Wire · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gradiant Secures Major Water Contract for Hyperscaler AI Data Center Campus in West Texas💧 Yahoo Finance · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
New water tower could be a win-win for rural Texas town and data center company💧 Yourbasin · Sep 1, 2026
New water tower could be a win-win for rural Texas town and data center company💧 KXAN Austin · Sep 1, 2026Local press
New water tower could be a win-win for rural Texas town and data center company💧 KETK.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Ted Cruz gets torched after defending data centers' water use💧 Chron · Sep 1, 2026
Abbott launches Project Watershed 250 to bolster Texas water systems against cyberattacks💧 cbsaustin.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
QTS to Invest $250 Million in Texas Water Infrastructure and Stewardship Over the Next Decade💧 KCBD · Sep 1, 2026Local press
QTS to Invest $250 Million in Texas Water Infrastructure and Stewardship Over the Next Decade💧 fox34.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Texas data center boom raises concerns about water consumption💧 theticker.org · Aug 31, 2026
Leaders Pivoting on Data Centers Require More Than Roads, Water, and Power Promises💧 Time Magazine · Aug 28, 2026National press
Texas Freezes New AI Data Centers Over Water, Power Concerns💧 IndiaWest · Aug 26, 2026
Gámez: State Water Plan needs to account for proliferation of data centers💧 Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Gámez: State Water Plan needs to accounts for proliferation of data centers💧 Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Gámez: State Water Plan needs to account for proliferation of data centers💧 Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Q&A: During East Texas stop, Texas land commissioner discusses data centers, water resources and the Alamo💧 Tyler Morning Telegraph · Aug 21, 2026
Q&A: During East Texas stop, Texas land commissioner discusses data centers, water resources and the Alamo💧 Longview News-Journal · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Water, Screwworm, and Data Centers: Texas House Hearing Discusses 'Agricultural Crisis'💧 thetexan.news · Aug 19, 2026
Data centers need water. Texas should draw on this untapped source | Opinion💧 Austin American-Statesman · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data Center Gas Plants to Boost US Power Emissions by 20%🏭 Bloomberg.com · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Data Center Boom Tests Long-Term Water Planning in Parched Areas💧 news.bloomberglaw.com · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Data Center Boom Tests Long-Term Water Planning in Parched Areas💧 Bloomberg Law News · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Gas Plants to Power Data Centers Will Push US Emissions Higher🏭 Bloomberg.com · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
In Texas and New Mexico, AI data centers may consume 10 times more water than Big Tech says💧 Yahoo · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center companies agree to meet Texas’ new power, water standards💧 Lockhart Post Register · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Amazon's new Texas AI data center will include massive amounts of air pollution🏭 Mashable · Aug 13, 2026
Amazon's New AI Data Center Is So Enormous That It Appears It Will Become the Largest Single Source of Pollution in the United States🏭 Futurism · Aug 11, 2026
Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution🏭 Ars Technica · Aug 10, 2026National press
Amazon is building a new AI data center in Texas that could become the country's largest source of carbon emissions🏭 siliconangle.com · Aug 9, 2026Trade press
Amazon’s new 7.65GW Texas AI data center power plant could become the largest source of CO₂ pollution in the US — custom 35-turbine gas plant authorized to emit 33 million tons of annual greenhouse gases🏭 Tom's Hardware · Aug 9, 2026National press
Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the US⚠️ TechCrunch · Aug 8, 2026
Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don’t know exactly how much💧 houstonpublicmedia.org · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Planned Texas data centers could emit significant pollution🏭 texastribune.org · Jul 9, 2026Local press
Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic🏭 WIRED · Jul 9, 2026National press
Texas asked data centers to report their water use. Most of them didn't respond💧 KUT · Jun 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Growth Brings Water Use into Sharper Focus in Texas💧 JD Supra · May 27, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Texas water plan omits data centers even as their water use could top oil and gas💧 The Cool Down · May 22, 2026
Texas water plan ignores data center surge💧 E&E News by POLITICO · May 20, 2026National press
TX faces major water supply woes as big tech's takeover continues💧 MySA · May 18, 2026
Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use💧 news.utexas.edu · May 6, 2026Local press
When the AI Cloud Comes for Texas Water💧 The Texas Observer · Apr 22, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Developers Play Offense on Water, Claiming Huge Cuts in Usage💧 Inside Climate News · Apr 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Recent report shows data centers may negatively impact Texas’ water supply💧 houstonpublicmedia.org · Mar 2, 2026Local press
Noise & health (3)
Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn🏭 insideclimatenews.org · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Predicting data centers’ energy and health impacts🏭 Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · Aug 26, 2026
Video shows noise from data center in Texas🔊 NBC News · Aug 16, 2026National press
Community pushback (110)
Texas developer Applied Digital held town hall for Brookwood residents regarding Data Centers⚠️ WVUA 23 · Oct 2, 2026Local press
A Texas woman is fighting to preserve land that was supposed to become a public park. Now it may be a data center instead⚠️ Houston Style Magazine · Sep 30, 2026
Ken Paxton Embraces Data Centers in Texas Despite Widespread Opposition⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 29, 2026National press
Granbury leaders, residents spar over data center concept⚠️ FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Xcel Energy proposes rules for data centers in Texas to protect residential customers⚠️ KVII · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Exclusive: AI giants, unions join forces for data center fight⚠️ Axios · Sep 28, 2026National press
Military data centers are sparking opposition, but local leaders may be powerless to stop them⚠️ texasstandard.org · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Gen Z religiosity, the data center backlash and 'lack of consent'⚠️ fortune.com · Sep 24, 2026National press
Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition⚠️ CNBC · Sep 23, 2026National press
Texas data center backlash jeopardizes Korea’s first US power investment - CHOSUNBIZ⚠️ Chosunbiz · Sep 23, 2026International press
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center permits amid voter opposition🛑 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center permits amid voter opposition🛑 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 22, 2026Local press
New Texas Data Center Power Deals Announced as Opposition Mounts⚠️ hartenergy.com · Sep 21, 2026
North Texas remains a major destination for data centers as one community fights back⚠️ WFAA · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Facing Opposition, Data Centers Try Opening Doors: Texas Brief⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 14, 2026Wire service
Smith: The ‘bipartisan’ data center backlash isn't what it looks like⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Article | Data center defense spurs Texas groundwater fight💧 POLITICO Pro · Sep 10, 2026National press
Texas data center boom faces growing pushback from voters and communities⚠️ WFAA · Sep 9, 2026Local press
As Republicans gather in Dallas, the data center backlash is coming from their own voters⚠️ WFAA · Sep 9, 2026Local press
The data center backlash is reshaping Texas politics⚠️ The Gilmer Mirror · Sep 9, 2026Local press
White Rose spikes $500M Prosper data center proposal after elected official pushback⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 9, 2026
Data center backlash is everywhere. The biggest pro-AI group is getting ready to fight back.⚠️ NBC News · Sep 9, 2026National press
Data center headwinds: Fiber industry faces challenges beyond public pushback⚠️ Fierce Network · Sep 8, 2026Trade press
'Literally Killing Us': Huge Texas Data Center Advances Amid Backlash⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 7, 2026Press release / aggregator
Capital Highlights | Industry warns of blackouts if data center opposition overreacts⚠️ The Henderson News · Sep 6, 2026
'Literally killing us': Huge Texas data center advances amid backlash⚠️ Chron · Sep 6, 2026
AI companies dump $265M into midterms as data center backlash heats up⚠️ The Independent · Sep 5, 2026Local press
COMMENTARY: Weekend Reads: Ghost data centers, critical-minerals backlash, Treasury's debt boom⚠️ Reuters · Sep 4, 2026Wire service
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WJLA · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ KATU · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ abcnews4.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WKRC · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WBMA · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ KOKH · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ KDBC · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WPBN · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ KEYE · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WCIV · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WOAI · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ wtov9.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WGME · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ WBFF · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ National Desk · Sep 3, 2026
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ National Desk · Sep 3, 2026
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ National News Desk · Sep 3, 2026
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ The National Desk · Sep 3, 2026
Data center backlash uniting far-left and far-right⚠️ The National Desk · Sep 3, 2026
Texas GOP turns on big tech as AI data centers spark voter revolt⚠️ The News International · Sep 3, 2026
Data Center Backlash Reshapes US Republican Politics⚠️ StratNews Global · Sep 3, 2026
How Data Center Fights Are Renewing Local Power Across the US⚠️ Pulitzer Center · Sep 3, 2026
Data Center Fight Divides Trump and Other Top Republicans⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Sep 2, 2026
Texas voters split on top races, oppose data centers and Flock-style cameras⚠️ FOX 7 Austin · Sep 2, 2026Local press
What are data centers? How AI is driving massive growth, energy demand and community pushback⚠️ CBS News · Sep 2, 2026National press
Texas Republicans Dig In on Opposition to Data Centers: Poll⚠️ National Review · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Dig in on Opposition to Data Centers: Poll⚠️ National Review · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Dig In on Opposition to Data Centers: Poll⚠️ nationalreview.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
As massive data centers face opposition, could tiny ones move into Texas backyards?⚠️ CBS News · Sep 2, 2026National press
East Houston residents fought a data center. Now it's back⚠️ Chron · Sep 1, 2026
Willie Nelson, 93, Is Telling His Texas Hometown to Fight the Data Centers “Invading Our Land”⚠️ Thought Catalog · Sep 1, 2026
Most Texans oppose data centers. Trump thinks that's 'backwards'⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data Center Opposition Based More In Fear Of AI Revolution Than Logistics⚠️ NewsRadio 740 KTRH · Sep 1, 2026Local press
What the Data-Center Backlash Could Cost Us⚠️ City Journal · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Trump to Communities Fighting Data Centers: Have Fun Being Poor⚠️ gizmodo.com · Aug 31, 2026National press
Data Center Buildout, Natural Gas Demand Seen Surviving Political Backlash⚠️ Natural Gas Intelligence · Aug 31, 2026
AI data center backlash scrambles 2026 midterms as Texas halts 1,800 projects⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 30, 2026
AI data center backlash scrambles 2026 midterms as Texas halts 1,800 projects⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
In a rare moment of unity, Americans are fighting Big Tech together⚠️ USA Today · Aug 30, 2026National press
East Texas solar farm not connected to data center, residents told at Q&A events⚠️ Tyler Morning Telegraph · Aug 30, 2026
WATCH | Bowie County commissioners approve data center land sale, budget, tax rate amid sharp public opposition💸 Texarkana Gazette · Aug 29, 2026Local press
As Data Center Opposition Grows, America Needs a Better Blueprint⚠️ observer.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data Center Backlash Hits US Elections, Threatens Projects⚠️ ET Datacenters · Aug 28, 2026
US Data Center Backlash Adds Risk to Natural Gas Demand Outlooks⚠️ Natural Gas Intelligence · Aug 26, 2026
The Backlash Against Data Centers Is Bipartisan, Nationwide, and Wrong⚠️ Reason Magazine · Aug 26, 2026
The Backlash Against Data Centers Is Bipartisan, Nationwide, and Wrong⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas poll shows solid bipartisan opposition to data centers⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 26, 2026National press
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers⚠️ AP News · Aug 26, 2026Wire service
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers⚠️ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Aug 26, 2026National press
Today on Texas Standard: West Texas power line fight grows as data center demand surges⚠️ Texas Standard · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott Says Texas Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’ as Backlash Grows⚠️ saobserver.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
FiberLight CEO: Public outcry may reshape AI data centers, but not stop them⚠️ Fierce Network · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
Republicans wrestle with data center backlash as Trump promotes the benefits⚠️ NBC News · Aug 24, 2026National press
Texas data center fight heats up as Democrats demand special session⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Texas data center fight heats up as Democrats demand special session⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Texas data center fight heats up as Democrats demand special session⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Self-Destructive Opposition to Data Centers⚠️ National Review · Aug 24, 2026Local press
The Self-Destructive Opposition to Data Centers⚠️ National Review · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Data Center Backlash Brings Thousands of Projects to a Screeching Halt⚠️ Daily Signal · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Abbott Says Texas Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave' as AI Backlash Intensifies⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
The One Big Issue That Connects the Data Center and Flock Backlash⚖️ Gizmodo · Aug 22, 2026National press
The week the data center backlash exploded⚠️ vox.com · Aug 21, 2026National press
Tea Party founder launches nationwide 'Data Center Revolt' against AI data center expansion⚠️ Fox News · Aug 21, 2026National press
Trump wants communities to embrace data centers, but opposition is growing⚠️ Scripps News · Aug 20, 2026
Chamath Palihapitiya says data center backlash is a 'powder keg' that AI leaders must defuse⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 20, 2026National press
Texas House holds wide-ranging hearing on booming data center industry⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas House holds wide-ranging hearing on booming data center industry⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas House holds wide-ranging hearing on booming data center industry⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Backlash against AI data centers is a flashpoint in midterm elections⚠️ Genetic Literacy Project · Aug 18, 2026
Growing pushback over data centers⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans, Democrats respond to data center backlash, Big Bend National Park construction⚠️ cbsnews.com · Aug 16, 2026National press
Talarico thinks local revolt against data centers will help him turn Texas blue⚠️ MS NOW · Aug 14, 2026
'We've got to stop it': Texas residents brace for Rowan’s sixth data center proposal⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 14, 2026
Data center backlash echoes fossil-fuel politics⚠️ Axios · Aug 14, 2026National press
Texas data center audit signals a bigger backlash against AI⚠️ qz.com · Aug 13, 2026National press
Over 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers; US protests intensify as more arrests are being made — almost 40 arrested this year in backlash to AI factory buildout⚠️ Tom's Hardware · Aug 10, 2026National press
Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”⚠️ Salon.com · Aug 10, 2026
Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch⚠️ WSJ · Aug 10, 2026National press
Trump Warns Texas Data Center Pushback Is A ‘Mistake,’ Says Industry Could Eclipse Oil⚠️ Dallas Express · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”⚠️ texastribune.org · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Texas city sold land to data center developer. Residents say it was supposed to be a park⚠️ Snopes.com · Jul 26, 2026
How Texas leaders are responding to growing data center backlash⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (85)
Crusoe files for $4.8bn data center campus in Jayton, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Oct 2, 2026Trade press
US and Korea back $22.3B Texas energy and data center campus⚠️ Dealroom · Oct 2, 2026
Exclusive / Texas politics could delay investment decision for huge Chevron data center⚠️ Semafor · Oct 1, 2026National press
Building data centers at the speed of Texas⚠️ The Business Journals · Oct 1, 2026
Google named as customer for Crusoe's data center campus in Amarillo, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
Texas Manufacturing Is Booming; In Construction It's Data Centers⚠️ NewsRadio 740 KTRH · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Texas Manufacturing Is Booming; In Construction It's Data Centers⚠️ News Radio 1200 WOAI · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Texas Manufacturing Is Booming; In Construction It's Data Centers⚠️ NewsRadio 740 KTRH · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Zone Frontier leases land for up to 500 MW Texas data center campus⚠️ W.Media · Sep 29, 2026
Crusoe named developer of Google’s Armstrong County data center campus⚠️ W.Media · Sep 29, 2026
Xcel Energy proposal aims to protect customers from data center costs⚠️ NewsChannel 10 · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Crusoe Reveals Developer Role at Google’s Texas AI Data Center Campus⚠️ Unite.AI · Sep 28, 2026
Crusoe Develops Google AI Data Center Campus in Armstrong County, TX⚠️ Crusoe · Sep 28, 2026
Xcel Energy proposal aims to protect customers from data center costs⚠️ NewsChannel 10 · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Texas data center developments under investigation⚠️ KVUE · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Halts Data Center Permitting Pending State Audits: What Developers, Investors and Energy Users Need To Know🛑 JD Supra · Sep 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Construction underway on six-building Claude data center⚠️ newschannel10.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Amazon is building 44 GW of data centers. Here's how it plans to power them.⚠️ Distilled | Michael Thomas · Sep 23, 2026
Texas Halts All New Data Center Permits, Putting Brakes on AI Infrastructure Expansion🛑 finance.biggo.com · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders halt to Texas data center approvals pending state audit⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas construction firms facing labor squeeze amid data center boom, immigration crackdown⚠️ San Antonio Express-News · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates data center planned on property deeded for parkland⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas AG Investigates AI Data Center Over Disputed Parkland Sale⚠️ Dallas Express · Sep 17, 2026Local press
AI experts say Healey's order restricting data center construction in Mass. 'makes sense'⚠️ New England News Collaborative · Sep 15, 2026
Digital Realty, Colovore, Hut 8, CoreSite, and DataBank file to build data centers in Texas🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Race to build data centers creates opportunities for skilled labor in Texas⚠️ baltimoresun.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
AI data center builder to put first Texas office in Uptown's tallest tower⚠️ WFAA · Sep 15, 2026Local press
AI data center builder to put first Texas office in Uptown's tallest tower⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
What an AI slowdown could mean for the nation's $1 trillion data center buildout⚠️ bizjournals.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Head of Texas Farm Bureau seeks clarity on proposed data center construction⚠️ NewsNation · Sep 14, 2026National press
How data center construction is impacting west Texas homeowners at ground zero⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 13, 2026Local press
How data center construction is impacting west Texas homeowners at ground zero⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Texas' 12 largest planned gas projects all aim to power data centers as buildout jumps 50%⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 10, 2026
Texas' 12 largest planned gas projects all aim to power data centers as buildout jumps 50%⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas sees 474GW in power requests as Korea mulls first U.S. investment⚠️ 매일경제 · Sep 10, 2026
SoftBank-backed SB Energy subsidiary to develop former Texas 3M campus into R&D tech center🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
US data center buildout boosts Enstructure’s Gulf Coast network⚠️ Journal of Commerce · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: AI construction crunch widens credit fault lines⚠️ Reuters · Sep 8, 2026Wire service
Developer behind proposed "Project Tomahawk" data center in North Texas town withdraws⚠️ CBS News · Sep 8, 2026National press
JV to Build 54 MW Dallas-Area Data Center⚠️ CommercialSearch · Sep 4, 2026
Is the former 3M campus becoming a data center? Here's what a new filing says⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 4, 2026Local press
First AI Data Center Approved on Federal Public Land Hits a Major Roadblock⚠️ Outdoor Life · Sep 3, 2026
AI Boom in West Texas Drives New Wastewater Build💧 hartenergy.com · Sep 3, 2026
How do we solve the data center problem? Build them in space | Opinion⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 3, 2026Local press
SB Energy turning old 3M campus into a massive tech R&D, data center hub⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 3, 2026
Daniel Farris Discusses Challenges Facing Proposed Data Center Projects⚠️ Foley & Lardner LLP · Sep 2, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
News | Data center supply chain drives industrial expansion across North Texas⚠️ CoStar · Sep 2, 2026
AI investment rises in Texas as youth job market tightens - CHOSUNBIZ⚠️ Chosunbiz · Sep 2, 2026International press
Texas-Based SLB Acquires Thermal Tech Company Kelvion Amid Data Center Expansion⚠️ thetexan.news · Sep 1, 2026
Nvidia Slips as 700-Gigawatt Data-Center Pipeline Faces Texas Scrutiny⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skilled Trade Jobs to Flourish with Data Center Builds⚠️ NewsRadio 740 KTRH · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Could a data center be coming to this North Texas community? Here's what's proposed.⚠️ CBS News · Aug 31, 2026National press
Jefferson City Council approves anti-data center resolution⚠️ Marshall News Messenger · Aug 31, 2026
Azio AI Holdings names Atlas One as first phase of its 500-MW South Texas data center campus⚠️ energiesmedia.com · Aug 31, 2026
Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout⚠️ Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · Aug 30, 2026
Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout⚠️ Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · Aug 30, 2026
New Texas Data Center Buildout Uncertainties Rile Big Law Clients⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Aug 28, 2026Wire service
New Texas Data Center Buildout Uncertainties Rile Big Law Clients⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 28, 2026Wire service
New Texas Data Center Buildout Uncertainties Rile Big Law Clients⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 28, 2026Wire service
Data center proposals continue to emerge across North Texas⚠️ cnhinews.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data center proposals continue to emerge across North Texas⚠️ Herald-Banner · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Applications filed for four more buildings in Cedar Creek, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
Lancium, Nvidia Partner on Gigawatt-Scale AI Data Centers⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
U.S. gas power proposals tied to data centers nearly double in six months⚠️ Global Energy Monitor · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Texas power companies and utilities see stellar 2Q on data center expansion⚠️ The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter · Aug 25, 2026
Abbott defends data center restrictions amid Texas AI expansion⚠️ cbs19.tv · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data Center Construction at Midyear: Demand, Friction, and Building Discipline⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
InfraTech to invest $2.7bn to develop data center campus in Carson County, Texas💸 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 20, 2026Trade press
Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Amazon: Building the US' Biggest Gas Plant for Data Centres⚠️ Data Centre Magazine · Aug 20, 2026
Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction, data shows⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 20, 2026
InfraTech Capital Eyes $2.7B Texas Data Center Campus💸 CommercialSearch · Aug 20, 2026
Eagle Point Leads Financing for Nexus AI Data Center Campus in Texas⚠️ citybiz · Aug 19, 2026
Eagle Point Leads HoldCo Financing for Nexus AI Data Center Campus in Texas⚠️ Business Wire · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Brazos County commissioners approve new owner for RELLIS data center — here’s what it means for your wallet⚠️ KBTX News 3 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Texas has now surpassed Virginia for data center construction⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 17, 2026
City Hall Roundup: Dallas Eyes New Data Center Rules, Tackles Old Buildings and Fair Park Funding⚠️ CandysDirt.com · Aug 16, 2026
Texas Freezes Data Center Approvals, Leaving New Gas Demand in Limbo⚠️ East Daley Analytics · Aug 14, 2026
Dozens gather to discuss proposed Dove Creek data center⚠️ conchovalleyhomepage.com · Aug 13, 2026
East Texas Data Center Keeps Building Despite Abbott’s Audit⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Amazon’s new Texas data center campus could become nation’s largest polluter⚠️ San Antonio Current · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Amazon plans massive Texas AI campus—and an enormous gas power plant⚠️ Chron · Aug 8, 2026
Developer seeks to build data center in Prosper⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Amazon files to develop two new data center campuses in Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 7, 2026Trade press
Data centers, Texas home builders compete for electricians💸 texastribune.org · Apr 28, 2026Local press
Other coverage (628)
Skybox & Prologis file for fourth data center in Hutto, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Oct 2, 2026Trade press
Texas data center audit hits power futures, but ETF manager sees an opening⚠️ Alternatives Watch · Oct 2, 2026
Can small-group tours of data centers change hearts and minds?⚠️ sanantonioreport.org · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Green Party comptroller candidate demands transparency on Texas data center spending⚠️ KLTV.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Texas data center debate: Arnold Ventures' John Arnold shares his analysis at the CNBC AI Forum⚠️ CNBC · Oct 1, 2026National press
Data Center, Power Titans Push Back on Texas Development NIMBYs⚠️ Hart Energy · Oct 1, 2026
Data centers pump $340M into rural Texas projects as they try to improve their reputations⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas AG Ken Paxton qualifies support for data centers: 'A yes with conditions'⚠️ Christian Post · Oct 1, 2026Local press
AI data centers are using the same Texas permit category as dry cleaners, and the numbers are staggering🛑 TechRadar · Oct 1, 2026National press
Texas coalition lines up to sell the upside of AI data centers and power projects⚠️ Briefs Finance · Oct 1, 2026
Data Center, Power Titans Push Back on Texas Development NIMBYs⚠️ Energy Connects · Oct 1, 2026
Data Center, Power Titans Push Back on Texas Development NIMBYs⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Oct 1, 2026Wire service
When Data Centers Cluster Together, How Dirty Are They? One County Wants Answers.⚠️ The New York Times · Oct 1, 2026National press
Data Centers Continue to Blast Off With No End in Sight⚠️ PHCPPros · Oct 1, 2026
Texas Data Center Permit Freeze Could Delay New Behind-the-Meter Power Projects🛑 Hart Energy · Sep 30, 2026
Second quarter GDP growth is brought to you by the letters A and I⚠️ marketplace.org · Sep 30, 2026National press
Talarico says data centers shouldn’t be ‘running over’ Texas communities and local governments⚠️ Houston Public Media · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Michael Lucci: Don't let Beijing write Texas' AI policy⚠️ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · Sep 30, 2026Local press
$430M data center planned for this North Texas tech hub, as Abbott halts permits🛑 Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom⚠️ FOX 7 Austin · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
Meghan Griffiths Discusses Texas Data Center Power Procurement at Data Center World Power Conference⚠️ Jackson Walker LLP · Sep 30, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Texas tornado twists just miles from Google data center⚠️ AccuWeather · Sep 30, 2026
Meta Announces Large Solar Purchase Agreement in Texas, But It’s Powering Some Data Centers With Gas⚠️ Inside Climate News · Sep 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Computing has fueled a data center boom and Texas-sized infrastructure issues⚖️ San Antonio Express-News · Sep 30, 2026Local press
The Hidden Costs Of AI Data Centers, And Who Really Pays⚠️ Forbes · Sep 30, 2026National press
Gina Hinojosa responds to questions about data centers, Abbott property tax statements🏠 KLTV.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
‘I will not resign:’ Granbury leaders address recall in contentious meeting over data center⚠️ KERA News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Politically diverse coalition launches to push back against Texas data center development⚠️ San Antonio Current · Sep 29, 2026Local press
AI is driving a data-center power boom. Here are some of the biggest US projects being built.⚠️ Business Insider · Sep 29, 2026National press
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ El Paso Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press
UTA, Johnson Controls advance data center cooling💧 uta.edu · Sep 29, 2026
Abbott Moves Again To Slam The Brakes On Texas Data Center Growth⚠️ Forbes · Sep 29, 2026National press
Op-Ed: Y’all Street Runs on Data Centers⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas Data Center Growth Requires Certainty, Infrastructure, and Local Partnership⚠️ Texas Association of Business · Sep 29, 2026
Where America’s data centers are actually being built, and why⚠️ Washington Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ azcentral.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ Akron Beacon Journal · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ The Tennessean · Sep 29, 2026
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ IndyStar · Sep 29, 2026
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ einpresswire.com · Sep 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Data Center Site Selection Shifts Toward Power First Development⚠️ EIN News · Sep 29, 2026
Texas data center map: See where 600+ are located⚠️ Yourbasin · Sep 29, 2026
Victoria County included in data center probe⚠️ The Victoria Advocate · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Ken Paxton argues for more data centers in Texas, saying ‘there’s plenty of open space’⚠️ San Antonio Current · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Ken Paxton clarifies support for data centers: 'This is a yes with conditions'⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Should You Trust a Politician’s Pivot on Data Centers?⚠️ Heatmap News · Sep 28, 2026Trade press
Huge data center site near Uhland released into Caldwell County purview💧 The Business Journals · Sep 28, 2026
See how data centers are changing the American landscape⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 28, 2026National press
AB Energy USA Secures 2GW of Power Units to Meet Growing Data Center Needs⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Trump-Loving Texas Republican Sounding the Alarm on Data Centers🔊 Rolling Stone · Sep 28, 2026
Beyond power availability: What makes a data center project power-ready⚠️ datacenterdynamics.com · Sep 28, 2026Trade press
US data center unrest is causing political and commercial risks – and it shows no signs of stopping⚠️ ACLED · Sep 28, 2026
Big Tech skepticism comes to Texas⚠️ Washington Examiner · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Hut 8 (HUT) Wins $140 Million Bid For Two Texas Data Centers⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Bauer: If data centers want to operate in Texas, they should be prepared to pay their own way💸 Rio Grande Guardian · Sep 26, 2026Local press
This land was supposed to become a public park. Now it might be a data center instead⚠️ cnn.com · Sep 26, 2026National press
This land was supposed to become a public park. Now it might be a data center instead⚠️ CNN · Sep 26, 2026National press
Here's a look at how Texas is using AI in state government⚠️ Community Impact Newspaper · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Is CBRE Group (CBRE) Undervalued After Its New Texas Data Center Contract?⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Republican nominee for Ag Commissioner wants more markets for Texas producers, argues for local control over data centers⚠️ WFAA · Sep 25, 2026Local press
AG Paxton launches investigation into hundreds of data center developments in Smith, other counties⚠️ cbs19.tv · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Texans talking about data centers should talk about groundwater, too | Opinion💧 Austin American-Statesman · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Hut 8 Wins $140M Bid For Poolin’s Texas Data Centers⚠️ tradingview.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Oracle says Project Jupiter remains on track despite power supply concerns⚠️ elpasomatters.org · Sep 24, 2026
Ken Paxton on data centers & more | Battleground Texas⚠️ FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Oracle Cites ‘Force Majeure’ to Shield Itself on Controversial Data Center⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 24, 2026Wire service
Core Scientific: Texas Data Center Freeze Puts Its AI Growth Story To Test (NASDAQ:CORZ)⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Today on Texas Standard: Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers⚠️ Texas Standard · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Data centre boom emerges as wedge issue in Texas midterms⚖️ Financial Times · Sep 24, 2026National press
During Palestine stop, Abbott explains Texas halt on new data center permits🛑 Tyler Morning Telegraph · Sep 24, 2026
Melius’ James West: ‘Evangelize’ on Data Centers’ Benefits⚠️ Hart Energy · Sep 23, 2026
Texas data centers face a growing demand for power⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Texas data centers face a growing demand for power⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Texas data centers face a growing demand for power⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Hut 8 wins bidding for Poolin’s Texas data centers with $140 million offer⚠️ The Block · Sep 23, 2026
Efforts to curb data center speculation gain ground across the US⚠️ Utility Dive · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
The next data center bottleneck isn’t power. It’s public support.⚠️ Construction Dive · Sep 23, 2026
Data centers emerge as a key issue in Paxton-Talarico showdown as AI anxiety grows⚖️ CNBC · Sep 23, 2026National press
Abbott calls for tighter controls on Texas data center industry⚠️ CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Abbott halts data center permitting🛑 Seguin Gazette · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Abbott halts data center permitting in Texas🛑 Seguin Gazette · Sep 22, 2026Local press
TCEQ directed to halt data center permits🛑 mrt.com · Sep 22, 2026
The future of Texas’ data center rush just got a lot more complicated⚠️ Straight Arrow · Sep 22, 2026
AI Data Centers Accused Of Skirting Enviro Permits In Texas🛑 Law360 · Sep 22, 2026Trade press
AI Data Centers Accused Of Skirting Enviro Permits In Texas🛑 Law360 · Sep 22, 2026Trade press
Abbott speaks after pausing new Texas data center permits🛑 cbs19.tv · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas widens its data center crackdown by freezing key permits🛑 USA Today · Sep 22, 2026National press
New Era signs 20-year gas PPA with Vistra subsidiary to power 250MW data center in Ector County, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 22, 2026Trade press
Texas Orders Halt to New Data Center Permits Pending Audit🛑 Insurance Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
New Era signs 20-year PPA with Vistra for Texas data centre project⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers are a flashpoint in the U.S. But what happens when one comes to town?⚠️ NPR · Sep 22, 2026National press
Texas Permitting Freeze Hits Nearly 50% of Planned Data Centers🛑 eastdaley.com · Sep 22, 2026
Texas Orders Data Center Permit Halt Pending Audit🛑 energyconnects.com · Sep 22, 2026
Texas Orders Data Center Permit Halt Pending Audit🛑 Bloomberg.com · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Texas halts data center permits pending audit🛑 KCBD · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Halts Data Center Permits in Election Year AI Crackdown🛑 The Tech Buzz · Sep 21, 2026
Abbott slaps halt on Texas data center permits🛑 politico.com · Sep 21, 2026National press
Abbott Orders Halt on Data Center Permits During State Audit🛑 Texas Scorecard · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Green Groups Launch Clean Air Suit Against Texas Data Centers⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 21, 2026Wire service
Texas halts data center permits🛑 crossroadstoday.com · Sep 21, 2026
Abbott Orders Temporary Halt For All Data Center Permits In Texas🛑 Yahoo News New Zealand · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott Orders Temporary Halt For All Data Center Permits In Texas🛑 yahoo.com · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Abbott orders a halt on all data center permits🛑 thecentersquare.com · Sep 21, 2026
Abbott orders a halt on all data center permits🛑 thecentersquare.com · Sep 21, 2026
Data centers, immigration crackdowns creating labor squeeze for Texas contractors⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 21, 2026
What exactly is a data center?⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
What exactly is a data center?⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Kodiak Gas Services to supply 76MW of behind-the-meter gas power to West Texas data center⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 21, 2026Trade press
Data center developer tried to "razzle dazzle" while sharing few specifics, Texas county commissioner says⚠️ WWAYTV3 · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Kodiak Gas Services Announces Power Supply Agreement with West Texas Data Center⚠️ Business Wire · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Kodiak Gas Services Announces Power Supply Agreement with West Texas Data Center⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google-backed battery storage pilot in Texas demonstrates how BESS can improve hourly carbon-free matching for data centers💸 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 21, 2026Trade press
What would Jesus do about data centers? Pastors take the debate to pulpits⚠️ NBC News · Sep 21, 2026National press
Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race – KAMR⚠️ MyHighPlains.com · Sep 21, 2026
60 Minutes Transcript: The data center uproar⚠️ CBS News · Sep 20, 2026National press
Data center developer tried to "razzle dazzle" while sharing few specifics, Texas county commissioner says⚠️ CBS News · Sep 20, 2026National press
Data center developers want to make it hard to track them: elected official⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Data centers and the Texas gubernatorial race⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 20, 2026Local press
D-FW already ranks among top data center hubs, with much more on the way⚠️ dallasnews.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Restrictions on data centers move to Boerne City Council⚠️ KABB · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Restrictions on data centers move to Boerne City Council⚠️ KABB · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Restrictions on data centers move to Boerne City Council⚠️ WOAI · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Restrictions on data centers move to Boerne City Council⚠️ WOAI · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Texas data center leaders say shale boom offers lessons for industry⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Texas data center leaders say shale boom offers lessons in winning community trust⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Irish engineering firm opens North American HQ in Dallas, seeks to tap into data center gold rush⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 18, 2026
Soluna finishes the 83 MW Kati 1 data center in Texas, where renewable power is built into the computing site from day one⚠️ Energies Media · Sep 18, 2026
Letters — SNAP, special ed, data centers, AI, Kennedy Center⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data centers are reshaping parts of Texas. Neighbors outside the city, county line feel powerless⚠️ Texarkana Gazette · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Hill Country town moves to keep data centers away from homes⚠️ MySA · Sep 18, 2026
Ken Paxton Rails Against AI Data Centers. His Portfolio Says Otherwise.⚠️ The Lever · Sep 17, 2026
This land was deeded for a public park. Now it's slated to become a data center⚠️ statesman.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
The Startup That Built OpenAI’s Biggest Data Center Is Now Making Tiny Ones⚠️ WSJ · Sep 17, 2026National press
Willkie Makes Texas Data Center Play With Akerman Group Hire⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 16, 2026Wire service
Willkie Makes Texas Data Center Play With Akerman Group Hire⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 16, 2026Wire service
Willkie Expands Digital Infrastructure, Data Center Team in Texas⚠️ Law.com · Sep 16, 2026
What if AI data centers didn’t need new power plants?⚠️ Fast Company · Sep 16, 2026National press
Texas lacks a public count of data center jobs⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
TSTC says 21 of 22 graduates found data-center-related jobs⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
TMEIC opens flagship UPS plant for Texas data-center boom⚠️ Construction Review · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Abbott issues another directive on data centers⚖️ The Center Square · Sep 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
AI Data Centers Are Driving a Surge in “Forever Chemicals,” Research Finds⚠️ Truthout · Sep 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Scoop: Trump pollster gives GOP a data center survival guide⚠️ Axios · Sep 15, 2026National press
Texas General Land Office to explore power plant development on state lands⚠️ Houston Public Media · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Tesla preps $1.4M Texas distribution center⚠️ Supply Chain Dive · Sep 15, 2026
AI data center firm Crusoe takes office space in Uptown's tallest tower⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas expands cyber defense as data center growth raises risks⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas and Cape Town Are Tightening the Data-Center Gate. Digital Realty and Equinix Could Still Benefit⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Speed Is the New Capacity: Why AI Infrastructure Needs a New Power Strategy💸 Data Center Knowledge · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
AI Data Center Deals on Tribal Lands Are Writing a New Playbook⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 15, 2026Wire service
Data Center Deep Dives: Texas⚠️ Lexology · Sep 15, 2026
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KVII · Sep 15, 2026Local press
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KABB · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Rapid growth of data center industry prompts Bee County to seek state guidelines⚠️ kiiitv.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
AI warnings from inside the industry land in North Texas, where the data centers are going up⚠️ WFAA · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Interim Testimony: Data Centers⚠️ Every Texan · Sep 14, 2026
Texas Put AI Data Centers on Notice. Meta and Digital Realty Already Chose Their Side⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Farm Bureau still seeking clarity on data center development⚠️ aol.com · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Farm Bureau still seeking clarity on data center development⚠️ NewsNation · Sep 14, 2026National press
Texas Farm Bureau still seeking clarity on data center development⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KVII · Sep 14, 2026Local press
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KEYE · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Dallas ranks No. 1 for data centers, report says⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KEYE · Sep 14, 2026Local press
The hidden workforce behind Texas' data center boom⚠️ KEYE · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Christian: Don’t slam the door on data centers⚠️ Longview News-Journal · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Christian: Don’t slam the door on data centers⚠️ Longview News-Journal · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Former EPA Officials: Trump Is Letting Data Centers Make People Sick⚠️ Mother Jones · Sep 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data Center IPO Wave Reveals A Variety Of New Strategies In Booming Sector💸 Bisnow · Sep 13, 2026Trade press
Texas puts a brake on its data centre boom⚠️ Financial Times · Sep 13, 2026National press
Data centers swarm rural Cedar Creek, leaving neighbors on edge⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 13, 2026
Inside Valley Politics: Data center debate rages from DC to the RGV⚠️ ValleyCentral.com · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Why data centers could be the next big market for catastrophe bonds⚠️ CNBC · Sep 12, 2026National press
Anthropic may soon lease Texas data center backed by 2,842-acre gas-fired power project⚠️ Yahoo News UK · Sep 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic may soon lease Texas data center backed by 2,842-acre gas-fired power project⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Amazon reveals new details on $10B Wharton County data center, but questions remain⚠️ khou.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
AIB Data Centers Expands Texas Footprint With Two Land Deals Totaling $17.2 Million⚠️ TradingView · Sep 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Data Center Next Door⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
More Texas communities push back against data centers⚠️ el-observador.com · Sep 11, 2026
Will Texas data centers lead to more natural gas plants?⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
Texas data centers are booming. Who is watching out for homeowners?⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
Texas data centers are booming. Who is watching out for homeowners?⚠️ gmg-kprc-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com · Sep 11, 2026
Texas Data Centers: Leading With Energy Storage⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 11, 2026Trade press
Texas is poised to lead the nation in data centers, but at what cost?⚠️ KHOU · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Community Conversation to explore Amazon data center plans in Boling⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 10, 2026
Community Conversation to explore Amazon data center plans in Boling⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 10, 2026
Amazon Boosts Data Center Hardware Production in Texas⚠️ Thomasnet · Sep 10, 2026
Texas Republicans Rolled Out the Welcome Mat for Data Centers. Their Voters Are Tearing It Up.⚠️ Gadget Review · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Rolled Out the Welcome Mat for Data Centers. Their Voters Are Tearing It Up.⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas chose a ‘soft approach’ with data center survey. It was so soft it flopped.⚠️ sacurrent.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Microsoft and Chevron Sign 20-Year Power Deal For Texas Data Center⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Sep 10, 2026
Behind the meter: Private power fuels AI data center growth⚠️ fiercewireless.com · Sep 10, 2026
Behind the meter: Private power fuels AI data center growth⚠️ Fierce Network · Sep 10, 2026Trade press
Rep. James Frank likes one data center but not the other⚠️ Times Record News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
What is So Hard About Behind-The-Meter Power For Datacenters? Part 1⚠️ SemiAnalysis · Sep 10, 2026
Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP⚠️ Houston Public Media · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Tarrant commissioner: Data center debate ‘transcends partisan sides’⚠️ KERA News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP⚠️ KERA News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Karl Rove: A data center will make this school district one of the 'richest in Texas'⚠️ Fox Business · Sep 9, 2026National press
US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says⚠️ Reuters · Sep 9, 2026Wire service
Amazon and Wiwynn expand Texas manufacturing facility, creating nearly 1,000 jobs⚠️ About Amazon · Sep 9, 2026
Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 9, 2026National press
Rep. Cole Hefner discusses data centers, affordability in Texas House District 5 contest⚠️ kltv.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Hector Garza discusses data centers, affordability in Texas House District 5 contest⚠️ KLTV.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Rep. Cole Hefner, Hector Garza discuss data centers, affordability in Texas House District 5 contest⚠️ KLTV.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Developer scrapes data center plan for Prosper, Texas⚠️ WFAA · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Data center boom puts Texas resources in focus⚠️ KVUE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Google, Blackstone Venture Faces Delays at Data-Center Sites⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 8, 2026Wire service
Google, Blackstone Venture Faces Delays at Data-Center Sites⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Rep. Cole Hefner, Hector Garza discuss data centers, affordability in Texas House Dist. 5 contest⚠️ KLTV.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
The Early Scale: AI detection transforms into an audit tool in higher ed⚠️ MarketScale · Sep 8, 2026
From Forney to Corpus Christi, inside the Texas cities cracking down on data centers⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 8, 2026
Enphase Advances IQ Solid-State Transformer Development for AI Data Centers with Power Modules Now Being Built in Texas⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers were once a political prize. Here are 11 politicians rethinking the boom.⚠️ Business Insider · Sep 8, 2026National press
JV plans 54MW data center in Dallas, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 7, 2026Trade press
XLU’s AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 7, 2026Press release / aggregator
XLU’s AI Power Story Crumbles as Texas Freezes Data-Center Demand⚠️ 247wallst.com · Sep 7, 2026
What can the Texas Ag Commissioner do about data centers and flock cameras? We ask the Democratic candidate⚠️ nbcdfw.com · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Officials across North Texas to discuss plans for data centers⚠️ WFAA · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Data center developers in Texas plan massive gas power plant projects⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 7, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers are bringing Americans together⚠️ vox.com · Sep 7, 2026National press
Massive data center project advances as Central Texas city changes rules⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 6, 2026Press release / aggregator
Dallas enters the data center debate, but Texas should weigh in⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Morgan Stanley breaks down the midterm races it's watching with implications for AI and the data center boom⚠️ Business Insider · Sep 6, 2026National press
Trump’s embrace of AI data centers adds to GOP’s midterm peril⚠️ The Japan Times · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Soluna adds a 28 MW Bitdeer deployment to its Texas data center, where wind power is becoming part of the computing stack⚠️ energiesmedia.com · Sep 5, 2026
Texas data center boom raises transparency concerns⚠️ BorderReport · Sep 5, 2026Local press
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County GOP chair previews RNC midterm convention, reacts to Trump’s data center remarks⚠️ KLTV.com · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Massive $280M data center to break ground in small Texas town⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
Massive $280M data center to break ground this year in Central Texas⚠️ MySA · Sep 4, 2026
Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers As Big Tech Is Scrambling⚠️ Currently.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers As Big Tech Is Scrambling⚠️ gadgetreview.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers As Big Tech Is Scrambling⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
How Data Centers Are Reshaping the US Economy⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 4, 2026National press
Texas Republicans are straying from the party line on data centers, and that's seriously worrying big tech and Trump⚠️ TechRadar · Sep 4, 2026National press
Texas Republicans turn on data centers, putting big tech on notice⚠️ The Detroit News · Sep 4, 2026National press
College Graduate Employment Is Cratering Where Data Centers Are Being Built💸 Futurism · Sep 4, 2026
Data center panic is pretty silly, but politicians see opportunity⚠️ Orange County Register · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Project Tomahawk data center heads back to review on 39-acre Texas site by neighborhoods⚠️ thecooldown.com · Sep 4, 2026
Project Tomahawk data center heads back to review on 39-acre Texas site by neighborhoods⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Republicans turn on data centers, putting big tech on notice⚠️ Reuters · Sep 4, 2026Wire service
The Texas experiment⚠️ ft.com · Sep 4, 2026National press
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice⚠️ Red Lake Nation News · Sep 4, 2026
Second Reading Podcast: Data Centers Don't Reign Over Texas Public Opinion⚠️ The Texas Politics Project · Sep 4, 2026
Texas data center boom raises transparency concerns⚠️ KETK.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map⚠️ bigcountryhomepage.com · Sep 3, 2026
North Texas cities concerned about region’s data center infrastructure, survey says⚠️ Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 3, 2026Local press
North Texas cities concerned about region’s data center infrastructure, survey says⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Trump’s support scrambles data center politics⚠️ Texas Standard · Sep 3, 2026Local press
DFW Data Center Demand Remains Hot as Pre-Leasing Hits 95%⚠️ Dallas Innovates · Sep 3, 2026
Hutto technology growth continues with $250M Colovore data center⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Even Celebrities Hate Data Centers⚠️ Food & Water Watch · Sep 3, 2026
Before Red Raider football stadium, Galaxy went all in on West Texas AI data center⚠️ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
The moral panic over data centres is foolish⚠️ The Economist · Sep 3, 2026National press
There’s No Comprehensive Mailing List for All Texas Data Center Operators⚠️ Inside Climate News · Sep 3, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas Data Center Tracker: See where 600+ projects are operating or planned across state in interactive map⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 3, 2026Local press
FILE PHOTO: The steel frame of an OpenAI data center is seen in Texas⚠️ The Lufkin Daily News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice⚠️ Reuters · Sep 3, 2026Wire service
Texas Republicans turn against data centers, putting big tech on notice⚠️ TradingView · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Pitching 940-acre data center, Prometheus Hyperscale asks Natrona County to bypass state review⚠️ WyoFile · Sep 2, 2026
Poll Reveals Texans Distaste for Flock Cameras and Data Centers⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Sep 2, 2026Local press
How data centres became one of America’s hottest political issues⚖️ economist.com · Sep 2, 2026
Prosper Commission Recommends Denial for $580M Project Tomahawk Data Center in Texas⚠️ Construction Review · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Senators Weigh Data Center Resource Usage⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Sep 2, 2026Local press
TIDAL PWR, BTQ Develop Blueprint for Quantum-Ready Data Centers⚠️ POWER Magazine · Sep 2, 2026Trade press
FuelCell Sinks 13% as Wider Loss Overshadows First Data Center Reservation Deal, Bloom Energy Slips, Plug Power Barely Budges⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
How data centers can be built more sustainably and become better neighbors⚠️ Texas Public Radio | TPR · Sep 2, 2026Local press
FuelCell Energy lands first data center capacity deal for 75 MW Texas project⚠️ Minichart · Sep 2, 2026
Inside the far-left’s anti-data center push and what experts say is driving it: ‘Playbook we’ve seen before’⚠️ WFIN · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Opinion | Data centers are blowing the PR game. Here’s how to fix that.⚠️ washingtonpost.com · Sep 2, 2026National press
How data centers can be built more sustainably and become better neighbors⚠️ KUT · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Find data centers near you in Texas with our search tools⚠️ texastribune.org · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Find data centers near you in Texas with our search tools⚠️ inkl · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Find data centers near you in Texas with our search tools⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
The U.S. is about to churn out more gas to power AI, and it’s triggering multibillion-dollar deals💸 Fortune · Sep 2, 2026National press
Find Data Centers Near You in Texas With Our Search Tools⚠️ Pulitzer Center · Sep 2, 2026
GOOG Stock Climbs Nearly 4% — Google Expands Texas Footprint With New Data Center, Energy Hub⚠️ Stocktwits · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas city fought off a data center. Now one is in the works.⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic locks in $35B Nvidia-backed cloud deal for Texas data center⚠️ Dealroom · Sep 1, 2026
EYEING MORE: Chevron Eyes More Deals to Power US Data Centers⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Sep 1, 2026
4 in 10 Texas homeowners pay no school taxes. State leaders want to go further.🏠 Houston Chronicle · Sep 1, 2026Local press
TribCast: A data center proponent makes his case⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Survey finds some North Texas governments feel unprepared for data center growth⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Anthropic Inks $35B Deal With Nvidia-Backed AI Cloud Provider⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 1, 2026Trade press
Full list of Republicans publicly breaking with Trump on AI data centers⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 1, 2026National press
Texas Demonstrates Expanded Risks for Data Center Developers💸 WilmerHale · Sep 1, 2026
AI hits college graduates in the heart of America’s data centre boom⚠️ Financial Times · Sep 1, 2026National press
Ferguson completes $1.6B acquisition of Texas valve distributor⚠️ virginiabusiness.com · Sep 1, 2026
Texas Is Testing How Much Data Center Demand Is Real⚠️ the deep dive · Sep 1, 2026
Anthropic signs $35B Lambda deal for Texas data center⚠️ BetaNews · Sep 1, 2026
Why Did An AI Company Pay Texas Tech $75 Million?⚠️ Huddle Up | Joe Pompliano · Sep 1, 2026
How Communities Can Get a Better Deal from Data Centers⚠️ Yale Insights · Sep 1, 2026
Hut 8 Stock (HUT) Gains as $35B Anthropic AI Deal Uses Its Texas Data Center Site⚠️ TipRanks · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand⚠️ Reuters · Sep 1, 2026Wire service
Data Centers On The Rise In Texas Braga Fc (akXRmDoAqG)⚠️ Mshale · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Anthropic signs $35bn cloud agreement with Lambda - report⚠️ datacenterdynamics.com · Sep 1, 2026Trade press
Texas has 474GW of data centre requests and no idea how many are real⚠️ The Next Web · Sep 1, 2026
$35bn Anthropic Deal Ties Nvidia to Hut 8’s 1GW Beacon Point Data Center in Texas⚠️ Construction Review · Sep 1, 2026Local press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ KWBU · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Analysis-Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand⚠️ The Star · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Analysis:Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand⚠️ CNA · Sep 1, 2026
Texas' halt on powering data centers reflects US reckoning over 'ghost' demand⚠️ TradingView · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic cloud deals hit $35B with Nvidia-backed Lambda in Texas push⚠️ The Cryptonomist · Sep 1, 2026
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KDBC · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KDBC · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Texas AI data center boom accelerates with 71% growth as the US dominates the global market💸 latination.com · Aug 31, 2026
AI data centers are learning the power trick Bitcoin miners mastered first⚠️ CryptoSlate · Aug 31, 2026
‘Let Data Reign’: Trump stands firmly behind controversial data centers⚠️ News/Talk/Sports 94.9 WSJM · Aug 31, 2026National press
Texas Demonstrates Expanded Risks for Data Center Developers💸 WilmerHale · Aug 31, 2026
‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology⚖️ Fox News · Aug 31, 2026National press
‘Backwards and poor’: Trump issues dire warning to communities blocking critical technology⚖️ Fox News · Aug 31, 2026National press
Survey finds North Texas communities unprepared for rapid data center growth⚠️ KERA News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Survey finds North Texas communities unprepared for rapid data center growth⚠️ KERA News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
‘Let Data Reign’: Trump stands firmly behind controversial data centers⚠️ southernillinoisnow.com · Aug 31, 2026
State of Texas: Data centers face political headwinds, poll shows⚠️ CW33.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Nscale⚠️ Nscale · Aug 31, 2026
Houston’s SLB, formerly Schlumberger, makes $3.4B data center bet with Kelvion⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Trump says data centers are a 'golden goose' and communities will end up 'poor' without them⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 31, 2026National press
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KEYE · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KFOX · Aug 31, 2026Local press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ MyParisTexas · Aug 31, 2026
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KEYE · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa holds press conference on Texas data centers⚠️ KFOX · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Texas Tech’s $75M Galaxy Stadium deal makes the stadium a data center contract⚠️ MarketScale · Aug 31, 2026
The Month in Data Centres: September Edition⚠️ Data Centre Magazine · Aug 31, 2026
Everything Energy | Reading and Podcast Picks - August 30th, 2026⚠️ The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter · Aug 30, 2026
New polling on data centers shows how the issue could impact the midterms in Texas⚖️ CBS News · Aug 30, 2026National press
SpaceX Plans Innovative Foundry in Texas to Boost AI Data Center Supply Chain⚠️ GuruFocus · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors⚠️ Inside Climate News · Aug 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Greg Abbott Pushes Back on Foreign Influence Claims Over Data Centers: ‘I Haven't Done It Because of Anything Said by China’⚠️ TradingView · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
State of Texas: Data centers face political headwinds, poll shows⚠️ Yourbasin · Aug 30, 2026
State of Texas: Data centers face political headwinds, poll shows – KAMR⚠️ MyHighPlains.com · Aug 29, 2026
State of Texas: Data centers face political headwinds, poll shows⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 29, 2026Local press
State of Texas: Data centers face political headwinds, poll shows⚠️ KTALnews.com · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Exclusive: SpaceX Lays Groundwork For Turbine-Blade Factory to Solve Data Center Power Crunch⚠️ The Information · Aug 29, 2026
Data center developers in Texas plan massive new gas power projects⚠️ San Antonio Current · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Data Center Firms Give Mixed Reaction To Texas Power Freeze⚠️ Bisnow · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 28, 2026National press
Many of the Chinese bots X says posted anti-data-center content had no followers or engagement, a researcher found⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 28, 2026National press
Americans’ hatred of data centers is about so much more⚠️ Daily Kos · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Trump keeps touting data centers as Republicans try to pivot⚠️ USA Today · Aug 28, 2026National press
The rush to power data centers is weakening the Clean Air Act⚠️ grist.org · Aug 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Editorial — Morning-News: Texas welcomed data centers, now it's backtracking. It's time for a real plan⚠️ TheDailyNewsOnline.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ Temple Daily Telegram · Aug 27, 2026Local press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ The Gilmer Mirror · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data center controversies have transformed midterms. Here's where different groups stand⚠️ PBS · Aug 27, 2026National press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ San Antonio Current · Aug 27, 2026Local press
How Data Centers Came Between Trump and Texas⚠️ Disruption Banking · Aug 27, 2026
A look at the gubernatorial race in Texas as data centers become a major issue⚖️ Spectrum News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: data centers⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 27, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
After years of hardship, Texas agriculture faces a new threat⚠️ newsfromthestates.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Bipartisan push to limit data centers amid voter fury⚠️ State Affairs · Aug 27, 2026
Data-Center Blowback Upends Politics Even in Deep-Red Texas⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
Trump keeps boosting data centers, even as other Republicans grow critical⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 27, 2026National press
Trump keeps boosting data centers, even as other Republicans grow critical⚠️ The Detroit News · Aug 27, 2026National press
Don't buy Abbott's latest blame game: Texas's data center problem is on him⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Texas’ night skies are worth protecting from data-center glare | Opinion⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Aug 27, 2026Local press
How Data Centers Are Using AI to Run Cooler and Smarter⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
Data Centers Could Bring Millions in Economic Growth to West Texas⚠️ ConchoValleyHomepage.com · Aug 27, 2026
Data Centers Could Bring Millions in Economic Growth to West Texas⚠️ ConchoValleyHomepage.com · Aug 26, 2026
Data centers could bring millions in economic growth to West Texas⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
WATCH LIVE: Data centers: A local conversation⚠️ KTXS · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Anthropic goes big on Texas⚠️ Axios · Aug 26, 2026National press
These 10 States Are Ready for the AI Data Center Boom⚠️ GovTech · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
Data centers turn Texas into the No Star State⚠️ Tarrant County College · Aug 26, 2026
One Chart Shows How Much More Data Center Jobs Pay Than Other Gigs⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 26, 2026National press
Data Centers Could Bring Millions in Economic Growth to West Texas⚠️ ConchoValleyHomepage.com · Aug 26, 2026
WATCH LIVE: Data centers: A local conversation⚠️ KTXS · Aug 26, 2026Local press
The POWER Interview: How Is Rising Scrutiny Changing the Way Data Centers Secure Power?⚠️ POWER Magazine · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
Other View: Texas welcomed data centers, and even it's backtracking⚠️ Duluth News Tribune · Aug 26, 2026Local press
OpenAI Moves Energy Planning Inside Data Center Organization⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
EPA moves to curb public input on data centers⚠️ The Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Here’s all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ KSNT 27 News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Centers Know They Have an Image Problem. They’re Trying to Fix It.⚠️ Newsweek · Aug 26, 2026National press
Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Here’s all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ InformNNY.com · Aug 26, 2026
Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ WKMG · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Here’s all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections⚠️ AP News · Aug 26, 2026Wire service
Data centers should offer cash, financial incentives to locals: Ted Cruz⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Paxton unveils data center plan⚠️ The Hill · Aug 25, 2026National press
OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits⚠️ CNBC · Aug 25, 2026National press
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’⚠️ The Guardian · Aug 25, 2026National press
IN THE NEWS: Lifelong Texas Conservatives Breaking Rank Over Schools and Data Centers, Voting For Gina Hinojosa⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Aug 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Paxton unveils data center plan, joining other GOP candidates in calling for restrictions⚠️ The Hill · Aug 25, 2026National press
POLL: Do you think data centers bring more benefits or risks to Texas?⚠️ KEYE · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Paxton, Talarico lay out competing plans for Texas data center boom⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Paxton’s crusade against data centers ignores what makes Texas great | Opinion⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Paxton, Talarico lay out competing plans for Texas data center boom⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Paxton, Talarico lay out competing plans for Texas data center boom⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Texas data centre audit could cost projects $15bn⚠️ capacityglobal.com · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
If America Doesn’t Want Data Centers, Where Will They Go?⚠️ The New Republic · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data Center Developers in Texas Plan Massive New Gas Power Projects⚠️ Inside Climate News · Aug 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Soluna acquires 397-acre plot in Briscoe County, Texas, for Project Dorothy 3 data center⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Ken Paxton unveils anti-data-center plan as GOP voter anger mounts in Texas⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 25, 2026National press
Jim Cramer says the data center trade is under attack. Here’s who could benefit⚠️ CNBC · Aug 24, 2026National press
Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Chinese technology, chatbots in data center platform⚠️ KVUE · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Chinese technology, chatbots in data center platform⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Ken Paxton unveils 4-point plan to curb data center growth in Texas⚠️ USA Today · Aug 24, 2026National press
Texas AG Ken Paxton targets Chinese technology, chatbots in data center platform⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers shake up Texas midterm campaigns⚠️ KVUE · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Data Center Politics Could Help an Unlikely Industry: Bitcoin Miners⚠️ Barron's · Aug 24, 2026National press
Prometheus’ 1.5 GW Texas Data Center Plan Tests Private Power⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
Data center debate needs more transparency⚠️ uta.edu · Aug 24, 2026
Texas To Data Centers: Win Over Locals First Or Don’t Plug In⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
$1.75B acquisition latest deal powering nVent’s data center business⚠️ Star Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Local press
James Talarico blasts Ken Paxton for 'made with AI' Texas data center plan⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
James Talarico Blasts Ken Paxton for ‘Made With AI’ Texas Data Center Plan⚠️ Newsweek · Aug 24, 2026National press
Daily on Energy: Texas Republicans rethink the data center boom⚠️ Washington Examiner · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Abbott says data centers need local buy-in. Here’s the real test | Opinion⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Abbott Says Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave'⚠️ Newser · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Can counties stop data centers? Ken Paxton won’t say.⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Paxton and Abbott Break With Trump, Sour on Data Centers (1)⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Aug 24, 2026Wire service
Some Texas conservatives are breaking ranks and pledging to vote Democratic⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 24, 2026National press
MYTH VS. FACT: Abbott Lies About Data Centers, Ignores Voters’ Concerns About Rising Prices⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Aug 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
AG Ken Paxton Unveils Four-Point Texas Data Center Plan⚠️ Dallas Express · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott turned from data center 'epicenter' booster to skeptic—and Trump is calling it an economic 'mistake'⚠️ Fortune · Aug 24, 2026National press
Trump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake"⚠️ Axios · Aug 23, 2026National press
More Texas communities push back against data centers⚠️ Kiowa County Press · Aug 24, 2026
More Texas communities push back against data centers⚠️ Kiowa County Press · Aug 24, 2026
Data centers’ ‘oh s--t’ moment⚠️ Politico · Aug 24, 2026National press
Editorial: Texas welcomed data centers, now it's backtracking. It's time for a real plan⚠️ The Derrick · Aug 24, 2026
Greg Abbott says data center developers ‘dug their own grave’⚠️ Washington Examiner · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Texas welcomed the AI boom. Now Abbott says data centers "dug their own grave"⚠️ Axios · Aug 23, 2026National press
Abbott explains data center pivot⚠️ Politico · Aug 23, 2026National press
Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks - August 23, 2026⚠️ The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter · Aug 23, 2026
Hut 8 Stock Climbs After Securing Long-Term Nvidia AI Data Center Leases in Texas⚠️ TIKR.com · Aug 23, 2026
Data center boom is changing North Texas landscape | Exclusive⚠️ Times Record News · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Letters — Will data centers hurt or help Texans?⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 23, 2026Local press
State of Texas: Data center boom faces growing scrutiny⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Data centers want to be sustainable, panelists say. Transparency also in demand⚠️ The Gilmer Mirror · Aug 22, 2026Local press
“Garland’s data center reality They’re already here – now what?”⚠️ Texas Metro News · Aug 22, 2026
From political prize to campaign liability: Data centers become a midterm battleground⚠️ KATU · Aug 22, 2026Local press
From political prize to campaign liability: Data centers become a midterm battleground⚠️ KEYE · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Neighboring Texas towns feud over data center⚠️ Fox Business · Aug 21, 2026National press
State of Texas: Data center boom faces growing scrutiny⚠️ BorderReport · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Google, OpenAI among companies to comply with Texas AI data center rules⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google, OpenAI among companies to comply with Texas AI data center rules⚠️ USA Today · Aug 21, 2026National press
A year in, the data center/AI battle starts to clarify⚠️ The Crucial Years | Bill McKibben · Aug 21, 2026
Prometheus Hyperscale partners with Istmo to develop up to 2.5GW gas powered data center in Reeves County, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 21, 2026Trade press
Opinion | How data centers can stanch the political bleeding⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 21, 2026National press
Politicians Who Once Championed Data Centers Are Now Bashing Them⚠️ WSJ · Aug 21, 2026National press
Texas State Rep. James Talarico talks data centers, immigration with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke⚠️ KVIA · Aug 20, 2026Local press
See photos from Wednesday's forum on data centers in Wichita Falls⚠️ Times Record News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Abbott says QTS will meet Texas data center standards as state reviews industry⚠️ Yourbasin · Aug 20, 2026
IN THE NEWS: Hinojosa Releases Data Center Ad as Abbott Bleeds Support from Rural Texans⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Aug 20, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races⚠️ AP News · Aug 20, 2026Wire service
Texas leaders warn of 'catastrophic' effects from pausing plan for massive power lines⚠️ San Antonio Express-News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott’s data center audit won’t be done before the election⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Ag groups weigh impacts of data center development⚠️ texasfarmbureau.org · Aug 20, 2026
Texas Joins With New York In Data Center Slowdown⚠️ American Energy Alliance · Aug 20, 2026
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections⚠️ CNBC · Aug 20, 2026National press
Texas Joins With New York In Data Center Slow Down⚠️ American Energy Alliance · Aug 20, 2026
Data Center Growth Brings Wave of Patent, Trade Secret Disputes⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 20, 2026Wire service
'Capital alone no longer clears a site': Morgan Stanley says data centers' big money era is over⚠️ Fortune · Aug 20, 2026National press
Texas Data Center Growth Spurs Wave of IP Disputes: Texas Brief⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 20, 2026Wire service
Eagle Point lends $1.3bn for an Anthropic data center⚠️ The Next Web · Aug 20, 2026
Data center uproar scrambles the midterm election⚠️ Axios · Aug 20, 2026National press
EdgeCore Says Data Centers Should Pay Their Own Power Costs⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 20, 2026Trade press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KVAL · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Eagle Point Lends $1.3B for Texas AI Data Center⚠️ Briefs Finance · Aug 20, 2026
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WCYB · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KDBC · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WPDE · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WKEF · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ fox56.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WBFF · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WWMT · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WBMA · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ NBC Montana · Aug 20, 2026
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KCBY · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WSBT · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KFDM · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KGAN · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KRCR · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KBAK · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WJLA · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KABB · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WLUK · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KABB · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WOAI · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ fox23.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ KATU · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ kmph.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WSET · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ WOAI · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center boom targets Texas’ most productive farmland, fueling power clashes⚠️ National Desk · Aug 20, 2026
Republicans scramble to remake their stance on data centers⚠️ Semafor · Aug 19, 2026National press
What happens when import prices skyrocket? More inflation, of course⚠️ marketplace.org · Aug 19, 2026National press
What it looks like to live next to a sprawling data center⚠️ USA Today · Aug 19, 2026National press
'Texans are mad and fed up': Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa on more data centers⚠️ CNBC · Aug 19, 2026National press
More data centers complying with Abbott’s directive as up to 1,800 projects halted⚠️ The Center Square · Aug 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
North Texas Data Center Debate Scheduled for Wichita Falls This Weekend⚠️ kkam.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas welcomed data centers, now it’s backtracking. It’s time for a real plan⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Google pledges $6 million to West Texas towns as data center is built⚠️ Abilene Reporter-News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Gov Abbott: Data Center Coalition to comply with data center standards⚠️ KTSA · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas’s Data Center Dominance At Risk⚠️ newsweek.com · Aug 19, 2026National press
Data center coalition to follow Abbott standards in Texas⚠️ Waco Tribune-Herald · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Talarico criticizes Paxton over data center policy, donations; Paxton calls rival a hypocrite⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Clearer picture of Texas data center audit⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 18, 2026Local press
South Texas cities split on data centers as project pipeline grows⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 18, 2026
Talarico criticizes Paxton over data center policy, donations; Paxton calls rival a hypocrite⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Amazon’s $10B Houston Data Center Project Hits Snags⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
NEW AD: Hinojosa Releases Data Center Ad Targeting Rural Markets⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Aug 18, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Hut 8 (HUT) Stock Looks Fully Valued Despite Texas Data Center Audit⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Brazos County could vote on new ownership for delayed $700 million RELLIS data center⚠️ KBTX News 3 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Brazos County could vote on new ownership for delayed $700 million RELLIS data center⚠️ KBTX News 3 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Push back on data centers by Texas voters gains attention of state GOP leaders, Democratic challengers⚠️ CBS News · Aug 18, 2026National press
Watch Texas Has 'No Real Protections' Against Data Center Impact, Says Gina Hinojosa⚠️ Bloomberg · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Texas leaders call for data center rules to become law⚠️ CBS News · Aug 17, 2026National press
US ranchers face historic cattle shortage, brace for AI data center impact⚠️ Fox News · Aug 17, 2026National press
Abbott Announces 3 More Companies Commit To His Data Center Standards⚠️ NewsRadio 740 KTRH · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Raymond Peña calls for special session on data centers⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Raymond Peña calls for special session on data centers⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Richard Raymond Peña calls for special session on data centers⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Richard Raymond Peña calls for special session on data centers⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Raymond Peña calls for special session on data centers⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Potentia plans 450-acre behind-the-meter site in Bowie County, Texas, for potential data center⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Fearing an AI Chip Glut, Data Center Developers Are Choosin’ Texas⚠️ The Information · Aug 17, 2026
New Era secures key permits for Texas Critical Data Centers, sees capacity rising🛑 Proactive financial news · Aug 17, 2026
New Era secures key permits for Texas Critical Data Centers, sees capacity rising🛑 Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Meta, BlackRock's $14B Texas data center faces insurance risks - FT (META:NASDAQ)⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Iren delivers first phase of AI capacity to Microsoft in Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Meta and BlackRock’s $14bn data centre exposes lenders to insurance gap⚠️ Financial Times · Aug 17, 2026National press
Data Centers and Historic Heat Test Texas’ Business Strategy💸 Bloomberg Law News · Aug 17, 2026Wire service
The debate around data centers in Texas | Texas This Week⚠️ KVUE · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Texas Embraced the AI Boom. Now It’s Playing Catch-Up⚠️ Brownwood News · Aug 16, 2026
CyrusOne wants to earn Texans’ trust amid data center boom⚠️ San Antonio Express-News · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Rural Texas conservatives love free markets but not when it comes to data centers⚠️ The Morning Sun · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Rural Texas conservatives love free markets but not when it comes to data centers⚠️ thenewsherald.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Rural Texas conservatives love free markets but not when it comes to data centers⚠️ Macomb Daily · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Data centers in Texas prove a key topic months away from midterm elections⚠️ CBS News · Aug 16, 2026National press
The Texas data-center boom didn’t happen overnight. This is how we got here.⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott isn’t going to save us from data centers. We have to do it ourselves.⚠️ San Antonio Report · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Texas Data Centers: Abbott Gets Amazon, Lancium, Anthropic To Pay Their Own Way⚠️ Dallas Express · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Give Texas your tired, your poor, your unwanted AI data centers | Thumbs🔊 Houston Chronicle · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Abbott announces data center standards compliance⚠️ Waco Tribune-Herald · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Dallas Council Member calls for a review of data centers⚠️ WFAA · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Dallas Council Member Calls for a Review of Data Centers | Inside Texas Politics: Aug. 14, 2026⚠️ WFAA · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Dallas Council Member calls for a review of data centers⚠️ myfoxzone.com · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Collin County town mobilizes early to stop potential data center⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Latest Data Centers Committing to Compliance with Texas Data Center Standards⚠️ Texas Border Business · Aug 14, 2026
Texas Data Center Boom Faces New Power Hurdle⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Data Center Boom Faces New Power Hurdle⚠️ CRE Daily · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Galaxy Bets Its Data Center Edge on Power, Not ‘Bragawatts’⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 14, 2026Trade press
Inside Amazon's nearly 3,000-acre data center project outside of Houston⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Another Day, Another Data Center Promises to Behave⚠️ KSST Radio · Aug 14, 2026Local press
The Real Reason Data Center Gas Power Plants Are So Dirty⚠️ WIRED · Aug 14, 2026National press
Major Data Center and Generation Projects Move Forward in Pa. and Texas⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 14, 2026Trade press
Watch Rep. Casar on Texas Data Center Freeze⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Aug 14, 2026Wire service
Permian Basin in Texas, New Mexico Could be Next Data Center Hot Spot⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 13, 2026Trade press
Big tech’s data center PR problem⚠️ Texas Standard · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Texas Standard for Aug. 13, 2026: Migrant children held for months at Texas detention center⚠️ Texas Standard · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data centers commit to Abbott’s standards⚠️ texasfarmbureau.org · Aug 13, 2026
When Texas Cools On Data Centers, Big Tech Has A Problem⚠️ FA Mag · Aug 13, 2026
While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy⚠️ Hill Country News · Aug 13, 2026
Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry💸 Fox News · Aug 13, 2026National press
Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry💸 Fox News · Aug 13, 2026National press
Trump se encamina hacia un enfrentamiento inesperado con un aliado cercano por el futuro de un sector que mueve miles de millones de dólares⚠️ Fox News · Aug 13, 2026National press
Abbott says Google, Rowan, CleanSpark will meet Texas data center rules⚠️ Bryan College Station Eagle · Aug 13, 2026Local press
When Texas Cools on Data Centers, Big Tech Has a Problem⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Aug 13, 2026Wire service
Texas sets new rules for data center development⚠️ cbs19.tv · Aug 13, 2026Local press
LP&L plans infrastructure for growth; outlines role in data center discussions⚠️ KCBD · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Trump says Texas being against data centers is a mistake: 'Data centers could be bigger than oil'⚠️ Texarkana Gazette · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Rural Texas conservatives love free markets but not when it comes to data centers⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 13, 2026National press
Hut 8 Affirms Responsible Data Center Development Commitment in Texas Communities⚠️ The Fast Mode · Aug 13, 2026
Trump says Texas being against data centers is a mistake: 'Data centers could be bigger than oil'⚠️ Arizona Daily Sun · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Texas hits new peak demand record, but supply constraints will limit growth⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
SpaceX to power TeraFab chip factory in Texas via on-site generation and battery storage⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Big companies want data centers. Texans want answers⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Rowan CEO responds to Abbott's new Texas data center audits | 'Communities have a right to know'⚠️ kcentv.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Rowan agrees to new data center audits in Texas⚠️ KCENTV.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
News | Data center developers shift energy use under pressure in states including Texas⚠️ CoStar · Aug 11, 2026
Texas counties push for say in where data centers can be built⚠️ KXII · Aug 11, 2026Local press
State Rep. Presses TCEQ and Data Center Company Over Development⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules⚠️ KVII · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules⚠️ KVII · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Abbott says major data center companies will follow state guidelines⚠️ crossroadstoday.com · Aug 11, 2026
EdgeConneX And Stream Data Centers Agree To Abbott's New Texas Data Center Rules⚠️ Kicker 102.5 · Aug 11, 2026
Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Amazon Discloses Ownership of GW Ranch, Giant Texas Data Center-Gas Power Complex⚠️ Engineering News-Record · Aug 11, 2026Local press
US power use to beat record highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI use surges, EIA says⚠️ Reuters · Aug 11, 2026Wire service
Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign⚠️ KERA News · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta backs Texas data center standards but leaves infrastructure commitment unpriced⚠️ Blockspace Media · Aug 11, 2026
Meta, OpenAI join list of tech giants following Texas data center rules⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Meta, OpenAI join list of tech giants following Texas data center rules⚠️ usatoday.com · Aug 11, 2026National press
More data centers, companies, announce they will comply with Abbott directive⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Aug 11, 2026
Fermi Finally Gets an AI Tenant for Its Data-Center Site and the Stock Is Soaring⚠️ Barron's · Aug 11, 2026National press
W Land Development to offer power-ready sites for Texas data center operators⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
Riot Platforms agrees 191MW, 20-year lease agreement with Anthropic worth $9.1bn – report⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
Abbott and Trump disagree on data centers, what should we know about them in Dallas?⚠️ Dallas Observer · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Fermi signs agreement with TensorWave for up to 650MW of data center capacity at Project Matador site⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
E&E News: Amazon to run West Texas data center on massive gas plant⚠️ subscriber.politicopro.com · Aug 11, 2026National press
Amazon to run West Texas data center on massive gas plant⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 11, 2026National press
Ken Paxton’s Political Operation Rakes In Data Center Donations as Texans Turn Against Industry⚠️ News of the United States - NOTUS · Aug 11, 2026National press
Here’s how to find information about data centers in Texas⚠️ texastribune.org · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Are Greg Abbott's new data center restrictions enough to sway rural voters?⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Article | Amazon to run West Texas data center on massive gas plant⚠️ subscriber.politicopro.com · Aug 11, 2026National press
Amazon acquires 8,000-acre site in Pecos, Texas, for natural gas powered behind-the-meter data center - report⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
Big Tech claims it will comply with Abbott's data center rules⚠️ KEYE · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Texas counties push for say in where data centers can be built⚠️ KXII · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Tech companies agree to meet Texas data center standards⚠️ KETK.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Tech companies agree to meet Texas data center standards⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Meta commits to Texas data center standards: Abbott⚠️ KVIA · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Meta agrees to comply with Abbott’s Texas data center standards⚠️ kxan.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Abbott announces Meta will comply with Texas data center standards⚠️ KSLA · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Meta commits to Abbott's standards as Texas data center growth accelerates💸 kcentv.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Tech giants agree to comply with Texas data center rules⚠️ fox7austin.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Energy Vault signs 1.25GW power supply deal with Texas data center developer⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
As Voters Grow Anxious Over A.I., Trump Shrugs Off the Concern⚠️ The New York Times · Aug 10, 2026National press
Meta to comply with Abbott’s Texas data center rules; says "costs won’t hit consumers"⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Amazon’s New Texas Data Center On Track To Be Biggest Polluter In America⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Why it’s so hard to find information about Texas data centers⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
While Data Centers Boom in Texas, Their Plans Stay Shrouded in Secrecy⚠️ Pulitzer Center · Aug 10, 2026
Samsung wants to bring a floating data center to Texas…⚠️ inkl · Aug 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Amazon data center plant in Texas could become America’s biggest polluter⚠️ The Independent · Aug 9, 2026Local press
An Amazon data center could have the worst polluting power plant in the country⚠️ The Verge · Aug 8, 2026National press
Trump Rebukes Greg Abbott’s Texas Data Center Crackdown: ‘Mistake’⚠️ Newsweek · Aug 8, 2026National press
Trump questions Texas data center move in surging political battle⚠️ The Hill · Aug 8, 2026National press
Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centers⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Scoop: Amazon Is Behind One of the Largest Planned Gas Power Plants in the US⚠️ Distilled | Michael Thomas · Aug 7, 2026
Oncor weighs impact of Texas data center freeze on nearly 300-GW load pipeline⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 7, 2026Trade press
Constellation CEO: Existing power plants are ‘bedrock’ in supplying data centers⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 7, 2026Trade press
Trump: It’s a ‘mistake’ to go against data centers⚠️ The Hill · Aug 7, 2026National press
Texas’ multibillion-dollar sales tax exemption for data centers is growing, while audits lag💸 texastribune.org · Jul 27, 2026Local press

National & industry — Bans & moratoriums

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890 stories tracked since 2026-02-19 across 578 outlets. 733× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 63× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium” (Crain's Chicago Business, 2026-10-02).

Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratoriumCrain's Chicago Business · Oct 2, 2026

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Labor ready to block Johnson’s data center moratorium🛑 Crain's Chicago Business · Oct 2, 2026
Wilmington homeowner's lawsuit challenging city's data center ordinances headed to trial⚖️ WLWT · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Roughly two-thirds of Vermonters support a statewide ban on large data centers, poll finds🛑 vermontpublic.org · Oct 2, 2026
Data center ban: City discussing ‘benefits,’ residents call ‘bribing’🛑 Spectrum News · Oct 2, 2026Local press
County Commission Finalizes Moratorium On Data Centers🛑 Town-Crier Newspaper · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Bucksport Town Council advances proposed 180-day moratorium on commercial data centers🛑 WABI · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Oakland City Council prepares vote on data center moratorium🛑 KRON4 · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Forsyth rejects data center moratorium proposal over legal concerns⚖️ 88.5 WFDD · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Forsyth rejects data center moratorium proposal over legal concerns⚖️ WUNC News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Exclusive: Senate candidate Jamie Davis calls for data center moratorium🛑 The Center Square · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
With no ballot question, Butte will begin crafting potential temporary data center ban🛑 Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Zoning committee approves 12-month data center moratorium🛑 wxpr.org · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data center moratorium⚖️ Cardinal News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
County enacts moratorium on data centers as it updates land development code🛑 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Dixon approves 45-day moratorium on new data center approvals🛑 ABC10 · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Marana Planning Commission approves data center ordinance changes⚠️ KOLD · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Cox Ranch annexation, rezoning for data center passes five months after introduction🛑 WyomingNews.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Second public hearing set for data center ordinance⚠️ Creston News Advertiser · Sep 30, 2026
Senate expected to vote on stock trading ban, data center bill before election recess💸 CNBC · Sep 30, 2026National press
North Country Assemblyman defends bill that puts moratorium on data center permits💸 WCAX · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Data Center Committee Hears Moratorium, Legislation Updates🛑 calexicochronicle.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Dixon City Council to vote on temporary pause for data center development🛑 KCRA · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Bucksport Town Council moves data center moratorium to second reading, public hearing🛑 The Ellsworth American · Sep 30, 2026
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote, creates 9-member task force🛑 Spectrum News · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote, creates 9-member task force🛑 Spectrum News NY1 · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Gibraltar moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pending⚖️ thenewsherald.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Developer asks judge to toss Pahrump data center ban amid water fight💧 Pahrump Valley Times · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Round Up: commissioners back two school grant bids, set data center moratorium hearing🛑 davidsonlocal.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Why Buffalo has a two year data center moratorium🛑 audacy.com · Sep 30, 2026
Mahaska County works on data center ordinance⚠️ KYOU-TV · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Mahaska County works on data center ordinance⚠️ KYOU-TV · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote🛑 Spectrum News · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote🛑 Bay News 9 · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Step forward for 2-year moratorium on new Buffalo data centers, not a done deal yet🛑 WIVB News 4 · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Buffalo Common Council approves 2-year data center moratorium🛑 WGRZ · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Public hearings on potential data center moratorium🛑 Clackamas County · Sep 29, 2026
Public hearings on potential data center moratorium🛑 Clackamas County · Sep 29, 2026
City of Lovejoy passes ordinance banning data center construction🛑 Atlanta News First · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Commissioners approve data center moratorium🛑 Mesa County · Sep 29, 2026
Janesville passes one year data center moratorium🛑 WSAW · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Ilion delays data center moratorium vote🛑 Spectrum News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Leominster puts pause on battery and data centers🛑 Worcester Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Guilford County Board of Commissioners to consider moratorium on data centers🛑 WXII · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Residents decry data center proposal, call for moratorium at City Council🛑 The Daily Northwestern · Sep 29, 2026Local press
De Pere committee endorses data center moratorium, citing water burden💧 Green Bay Press-Gazette · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Why Calumet County hasn't passed a data center moratorium🛑 WLUK · Sep 29, 2026Local press
S.C. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centers🛑 WTOC · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Buffalo Common Council to vote on data center moratorium Tuesday🛑 Audacy · Sep 29, 2026
Data Center Zoning Debate Centers On Utilities And Community Concerns🛑 WKDZ · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Stowe says ‘de facto’ data center moratorium in place🛑 Evanston Now · Sep 29, 2026
Beacon Falls community members call to ban potential data center🛑 WTNH.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Janesville City Council passes data center moratorium🛑 WMSN · Sep 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Why Calumet County hasn't passed a data center moratorium🛑 WLUK · Sep 29, 2026Local press
S.C. Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centers🛑 WRDW · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Janesville City Council passes data center moratorium🛑 Channel 3000 · Sep 29, 2026
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 14 News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 14 News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
City Plan Commission advances one-year data center moratorium🛑 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews calls for moratorium on data centers🛑 Live 5 News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Dixon to vote on temporary data center ban🛑 fox40.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Forsyth commissioners to discuss proposed data center moratorium, county official says🛑 WS Chronicle · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Oakland City Council to vote on data center moratorium🛑 Daily Cal · Sep 28, 2026Local press
AI data centers, explained: Why do tech companies request NDAs? What’s a moratorium?🛑 PolitiFact · Sep 28, 2026
Council approves second reading on one-year data center moratorium🛑 Bluffton Today · Sep 28, 2026
Data center moratorium proposal fails in Petersburg Assembly stalemate🛑 KFSK · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Nationwide moratorium pitched for data centers🛑 The Vindicator · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Tri-State congressman pushes bill to ban secret data center deal💸 FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 28, 2026Local press
City of Hopkinsville to host public hearing over data center zoning🛑 WBKO · Sep 27, 2026Local press
East Bridgewater Planning Board Sets Aside Its Own Data Center Ban, Asks Select Board for 12-Month Moratorium💧 South Shore News · Sep 27, 2026
Port Wentworth residents meet downtown to discuss a data center moratorium.🛑 El Paso Times · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Trump’s home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 930 WFMD Free Talk · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Trump’s home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 WFIN · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 Fox News · Sep 26, 2026National press
Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 Yahoo · Sep 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 Fox News · Sep 26, 2026National press
Trump's home county hits pause on data centers over environment and electric bill concerns💸 Fox News · Sep 26, 2026National press
Split Glendale Planning Commission recommends rezoning for data centers, power plant🛑 yourvalley.net · Sep 26, 2026
Split Glendale Planning Commission recommends rezoning for data centers, power plant🛑 yourvalley.net · Sep 26, 2026
Back-and-forth continues over proposed Newtown data center ordinance⚠️ Delco Times · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Sterling Plan Commission starts BESS, data center ordinance work⚠️ Shaw Local · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Judge Barry Hyde vetoes data center ordinance⚠️ KATV · Sep 26, 2026Local press
City leaders break down revised data center moratorium ahead of final vote🛑 Action News 5 · Sep 25, 2026Local press
‘Needs to be protected’: Shaker Village CEO urges public to speak out ahead of data center ordinance vote⚠️ wkyt.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium🛑 wkyt.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Law Firm Disrupted: Could a Moratorium Burst the Data Center Bubble?🛑 law.com · Sep 25, 2026
East Whiteland officials approve a lengthy data center ordinance, after residents decried the one being built there⚠️ Inquirer.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Developer asks judge to toss Pahrump data center ban amid water fight💧 Las Vegas Review-Journal · Sep 25, 2026Local press
ICYMI: Billionaire Data Center Investor Vivek Ramaswamy Ignores Ohioans’ Calls for Data Center Moratorium💸 Dr. Amy Acton for Governor · Sep 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Tuolumne County To Seek Public Input On Data Center Ordinance⚠️ mymotherlode.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Janesville City Council to host hearing on proposed data center moratorium🛑 GazetteXtra · Sep 25, 2026
Environment panel wants alders to consider data center moratorium🛑 Evanston Now · Sep 25, 2026
Alachua Is Hitting Pause on Data Centers. Now We Need to Make That Pause Count.🛑 Sierra Club · Sep 25, 2026
Americus City Council passes data center moratorium🛑 Americus Times-Recorder · Sep 25, 2026Local press
St. Bernard approves data center moratorium; Ivorydale proposal could still happen🛑 91.7 WVXU · Sep 25, 2026Local press
City officials discuss extending data center moratorium during District 5 town hall🛑 Queen City News · Sep 25, 2026
Troy City Council extends data center moratorium until March 2027🛑 The Troy Times Tribune · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Recap: Coventry Planners Back Data Center Ban Idea, Shape Duplex Rules, Review Use Tables🛑 upriseri.com · Sep 24, 2026
South Berwick considers proposal to temporarily ban data centers🛑 pressherald.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs💸 Representative Tom Barrett | (.gov) · Sep 24, 2026Official / .gov
Republican candidate Dan Cox calls for statewide data center ban, criticizes Moore order🛑 WBFF · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Data center pause debate heats up at city council🛑 dchieftain · Sep 24, 2026
Brighton Township latest to adopt data center moratorium🛑 livingstondaily.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Supervisors OK six-month data center moratorium resolution -🛑 timesrepublican.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Erin Brockovich sounds alarm over AI data center rezoning🔊 newsnationnow.com · Sep 24, 2026National press
County board upholds temporary ban on data centers🛑 The Sun-Gazette Newspaper · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Brighton residents uncover proposal for massive data center campus, spurring potential moratorium🛑 Denver7 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
18-month data center moratorium🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Governor Moore launches tighter oversight for data centers, activists demand full ban🛑 WUSA9 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Fort Wayne City Council delays decision on data center moratorium🛑 WBOI · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Board of Supervisors approves temporary data center moratorium🛑 news.azpm.org · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Board of Supervisors approves temporary data center moratorium🛑 AZPM News · Sep 23, 2026
Data center moratorium clears key hurdle in Oakland🛑 The Oaklandside · Sep 23, 2026
12-Month Pause Approved For Data Center Development🛑 newhavenindependent.org · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Some council members seek hearing on data center construction moratorium🛑 Dallas News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Sen. Bernie Sanders unveils bill to ban artificial superintelligence and create Department of AI💸 PBS · Sep 23, 2026National press
Data center moratorium to be extended🛑 somdnews.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Krishnamoorthi Calls for Ban on NDAs Between Data Center Developers and Government Officials and Agencies at Any Level🛑 House.gov · Sep 23, 2026
Krishnamoorthi Calls for Ban on NDAs Between Data Center Developers and Government Officials and Agencies at Any Level🛑 House.gov · Sep 23, 2026
Columbus County Considers a Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 Border Belt Independent · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Facing data center backlash, Moore lays out a plan but not a pause🛑 The Baltimore Banner · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Dr. Amy Acton Calls for Statehouse To Pass Immediate Conditional Data Center Moratorium Legislation As They Reconvene | Dr🛑 Dr. Amy Acton for Governor · Sep 23, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Anne Arundel County considers 15-month pause on new data centers🛑 WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Sep 23, 2026Local press
St. Bernard considers data center moratorium amid proposal for old Ivorydale site🛑 WVXU · Sep 23, 2026Local press
City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Temporary Moratorium for Data Center Approvals🛑 RaleighNC.gov · Sep 23, 2026
Oakland City Council Committee approves proposed 45-day moratorium on new data centers🛑 NBC Bay Area · Sep 23, 2026
Panama City approves one-year ban on new data center proposals🛑 wjhg.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Proposed moratorium on new Oakland data centers passed by city council committee🛑 CBS News · Sep 23, 2026National press
Pa. legislative leaders reject data center moratorium🛑 NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 23, 2026Local press
2-year data center ban in Buffalo expected to pass Common Council next Tuesday🛑 wgrz.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Northport commissioners weigh data center moratorium🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Cornwall proposes ban on data centers, large battery facilities🛑 The Lakeville Journal · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Missourians Demand Data Center Moratorium at Capitol People’s Hearing🛑 Park Hills Daily Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Harmony Township Board to consider 2-year data center moratorium🛑 InForum · Sep 22, 2026
Leominster City Council delays data center moratorium vote as residents raise concerns about AI and the environment🛑 News Link Live · Sep 22, 2026
Peru to vote on data center moratorium in November🛑 Sun Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Anne Arundel County opts for 15-month data center moratorium over outright ban🛑 The Baltimore Banner · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Port Huron Township passes data center moratorium🛑 Times Herald · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Zionsville Town Council approves moratorium on data centers, wind and solar projects🛑 youarecurrent.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Every U.S. state that bans data centers🛑 Mashable · Sep 22, 2026
Hayward requests moratorium on data centers🛑 Tri City Voice · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Northport Leaders Reject Data Center Moratorium, Consider New Zoning Approach🛑 WBMA · Sep 22, 2026Local press
People in McDonald double down on data center concerns after moratorium🛑 WFMJ · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Candler County Commissioners table data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium approved as several Galesburg council members voice caution🛑 WGIL · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Will Oakland put its own moratorium on new data centers?🛑 The Mercury News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Petersburg Borough Assembly to consider data center moratorium recommendation tonight🛑 KFSK · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Sedro-Woolley with moratorium on data centers🛑 goSkagit · Sep 21, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott issues permit moratorium on new data centers⚖️ Dallas News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
City of Galesburg considering temporary ban on new data center development🛑 WQAD · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Galesburg council to consider 180-day data center moratorium tonight🛑 WGIL · Sep 21, 2026Local press
First reading approved for data center moratorium🛑 Hilton Head Island Packet · Sep 21, 2026
First reading approved for data center moratorium🛑 The State · Sep 21, 2026
First reading approved for data center moratorium🛑 Hilton Head Island Packet · Sep 21, 2026
Data center moratorium on Kalamazoo city commission agenda tonight🛑 WKZO · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Kirksville commission sends data center zoning rules to City Council🛑 Kirksville Daily Express · Sep 20, 2026Local press
LA County issues temporary ban on data centers in unincorporated areas💸 ABC7 Los Angeles · Sep 20, 2026Local press
LA County issues temporary ban on data centers in unincorporated areas💸 ABC7 Los Angeles · Sep 20, 2026Local press
City of Clovis rejects data center moratorium🛑 KVII · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Interim Moratorium On Data Centers Heads To Rice City Council Vote🛑 WJON · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Guilford Commissioners Take First Step Toward Data Center Moratorium🛑 The Rhino Times of Greensboro - · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Hancock County Board of Supervisors to vote on data center moratorium🛑 kaaltv.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Walla Walla County commissioners won't consider data center moratorium🛑 Union-Bulletin · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Developer behind proposed data center on South National sues city over moratorium⚖️ Springfield Daily Citizen · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Tigerton puts moratorium on data centers🛑 NEW Media Inc. · Sep 18, 2026
LA County issues temporary ban on mega data centers, with ordinance in the works⚖️ Los Angeles Daily News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Clarendon OKs 6-month pause on data centers as residents push for more info on Project 59🛑 The Sumter Item · Sep 18, 2026
Calexico Enacts Permanent Data Center Ban🛑 Calexico Chronicle · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Hayward City Council to consider data center moratorium in October🛑 Local News Matters · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Trenton voters will decide on a data center ban: Election 2026🛑 Journal-News.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Trenton voters will decide on a data center ban: Election 2026🛑 Journal-News.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
North Coventry unveils data center ordinance draft⚠️ pottsmerc.com · Sep 18, 2026
Boston city councilor pitches a citywide data center ban🛑 WBUR · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Council approves data center ban🛑 Bonner County Daily Bee · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Cumberland Council Bans Data Centers in Zoning Ordinance on 6-1 Vote🛑 Uprise RI · Sep 18, 2026
Haaland proposes data center moratorium, guardrails despite $87,000 in data-center related donations🛑 Santa Fe New Mexican · Sep 18, 2026
Poll: Readers split on Fresno data center ban🛑 thebusinessjournal.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Troy Planning Commission approves data center moratorium extension🛑 The Troy Times Tribune · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Perris planning commission recommends data center ban as residents oppose state fairgrounds project🛑 kvcrnews.org · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Moore says he would ‘absolutely sign’ statewide data center moratorium🛑 The Hill · Sep 17, 2026National press
Neighborhood raises concerns over proposed rezoning for Licking County data center🛑 10TV · Sep 17, 2026
Portland City Council unanimously votes on data center NDA resolution, considers moratorium🛑 kgw.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Wes Moore would sign statewide data center moratorium🛑 Punchbowl News · Sep 17, 2026
ABC24 News Update | Data Center moratorium paused; Construction continues🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 17, 2026
Arcata City Council OKs 45-day moratorium for data centers🛑 Times-Standard · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Council president worries data center ban could bring lawsuits⚖️ WVPE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Greenfield City Council adopts one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 recorder.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Philadelphia residents say they need a moratorium, not a task force🛑 WHYY · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Portland council votes to discourage data center NDAs, pursue moratorium⚖️ OregonLive.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Santa Ana Officials to Debate Data Center Ban🛑 Voice of OC · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Milwaukee’s Data Center Moratorium Heads To First Public Hearing🛑 Urban Milwaukee · Sep 17, 2026
Okaloosa commissioners reject 12-month data center moratorium 3-2 after hours of public opposition🛑 Mid Bay News · Sep 17, 2026
Massena Town Board votes against data center moratorium🛑 NCPR: North Country Public Radio · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Oakland Weighs Data Center Moratorium as Opposition Mounts🛑 East Bay Insiders Newsletter · Sep 17, 2026
Columbus proposals take aim at data centers impact on water and energy costs in lieu of a ban💧 WOSU Public Media · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Massena town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WWNY · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Massena town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WCAX · Sep 17, 2026Local press
North Annville Township supervisors enact data center ordinance⚠️ LebTown · Sep 17, 2026
Massena town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WWNY · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Data center opponents press Columbus for moratorium at public hearing🛑 Yahoo · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center opponents press Columbus for moratorium at public hearing🛑 The Columbus Dispatch · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Farmington residents submit 1,000-signature petition seeking data center moratorium🛑 Park Hills Daily Journal · Sep 17, 2026Local press
McDonald passes 1-year moratorium on data centers -🛑 Tribune Chronicle · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Eugene residents demand moratorium on data centers at council meeting🛑 KEZI · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Eugene residents demand moratorium on data centers at council meeting🛑 KEZI · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Raleigh City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 CBS 17 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
A data center in the tiny town of Walls? Officials eye rezoning 1K acres🛑 News From The States · Sep 16, 2026
Residents voice support for Newport’s moratorium approval on data center🛑 WITN · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Residents voice support for Newport’s moratorium approval on data center🛑 WITN · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Gary Mayor Orders One-Year Data Center Moratorium🛑 Capital B Gary · Sep 16, 2026
Massena’s town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WWNY · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Massena’s town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WWNY · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Easthamtpon moves to pause data centers🛑 Daily Hampshire Gazette · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Massena’s town board votes down data center moratorium🛑 WWNY · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium proposal discussed by Grand Junction City Council🛑 WesternSlopeNow.com · Sep 16, 2026
Raleigh considers 6-month moratorium on new data centers as city reviews growth impacts🛑 ABC11 News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Raleigh could become the latest city to add a data center moratorium🛑 Axios · Sep 16, 2026National press
Richmond City Council approves 45-day moratorium on data centers🛑 Richmond Standard · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Americus City Council to hold public hearing for data center ordinance amendment⚠️ Americus Times-Recorder · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Richmond becomes 3rd Bay Area city to impose data center moratorium🛑 NBC Bay Area · Sep 16, 2026
Richmond City Council passes data center moratorium🛑 kron4.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Policy group argues against data center moratorium, pushes transparency🛑 The Center Square · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Newport approves moratorium on data center development🛑 WITN · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Newport approves moratorium on data center development🛑 WITN · Sep 16, 2026Local press
McDonald council to weigh emergency data center moratorium🛑 WFMJ · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Hayward Sets Stage for Data Center Moratorium🛑 East Bay Insiders Newsletter · Sep 16, 2026
Fearful of data centers in Redding, some urge council to ban them🛑 Record Searchlight · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Newport approves one-year moratorium on data center development🛑 wcti12.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Poway City Council unanimously advances AI data center ban🛑 cbs8.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Richmond City Council Agrees to 45-Day Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 Contra Costa News · Sep 16, 2026
Richmond City Council Agrees to 45-Day Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 contracosta.news · Sep 16, 2026
Mayor calls for 'careful' approach as Raleigh considers 6-month pause on data centers🛑 WRAL · Sep 16, 2026Local press
City of Bemidji Approves 1-Year Data Center Moratorium🛑 Lakeland PBS · Sep 16, 2026National press
Poway advances plan to ban A.I. data centers🛑 NBC 7 San Diego · Sep 16, 2026Local press
GJ considering data center moratorium🛑 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Sep 16, 2026Local press
City approves data center moratorium🛑 The Marysville Advocate · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Poway City Council votes to ban AI data centers🛑 fox5sandiego.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Poway council votes to ban artificial intelligence data centers🛑 Times of San Diego · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Phila. activists call for data center moratorium🛑 The Chestnut Hill Local · Sep 16, 2026
Sauk County approves 18-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 WIBW · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Sauk County approves 18-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 WMTV 15 NEWS · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Upper Burrell Planning Commission delays recommendation regarding data center ordinance⚠️ TribLIVE.com · Sep 16, 2026
Village of Tigerton moves forward with moratorium on AI data centers🛑 WAOW · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Upper Burrell Planning Commission delays recommendation regarding data center ordinance⚠️ triblive.com · Sep 16, 2026
Wapello County drafting data-center ordinance⚠️ KYOU-TV · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Eugene residents call for moratorium on data centers🛑 NPR for Oregonians · Sep 16, 2026National press
Raleigh to consider 6-month moratorium on data centers. What we know🛑 Raleigh News & Observer · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Alachua to draft 12-month moratorium for AI data centers🛑 Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Raleigh to consider six-month moratorium on data centers, mayor says🛑 CBS 17 · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Byron City Council approves data center ordinances despite residents' continued concerns⚠️ wgxa.tv · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Moratorium vote on new data centers pushed to Oct. 6🛑 WREG.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Bemidji adopts 1-year moratorium on data center development🛑 KAXE · Sep 15, 2026Local press
City Council makes strides toward harnessing data center development in the Bluff City; delays vote on moratorium ordinance🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 15, 2026
Dixfield OKs 180-day moratorium on data centers🛑 Lewiston Sun Journal · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KVAL · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KPIC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KPIC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KMTR · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KVAL · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents urge Eugene City Council to consider data center moratorium amid AI growth🛑 KVAL · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Poway City Council to consider AI data centers ban🛑 NBC 7 San Diego · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Poway City Council unanimously advances AI data center ban🛑 NBC 7 San Diego · Sep 15, 2026Local press
City lawmakers call of data center moratorium in Buffalo🛑 Audacy · Sep 15, 2026
Data center ordinance passes in Slate Belt township. A data center-related rezoning request is up next.🛑 Lehighvalleylive.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request🛑 The Morning Call · Sep 15, 2026Local press
AI developments necessitate moratorium on data centers | Op-Ed🛑 The Seattle Times · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Poway City Council to consider AI data center ban🛑 cbs8.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Newport town council passes data center moratorium🛑 Carolina Coast Online · Sep 15, 2026
San Francisco Supervisors Push for Moratorium on New Data Centers🛑 KQED · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Beaufort County weighs data center pause as worries rise over water, energy and farms💧 wcti12.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Byron city council unanimously adopts data center ordinance after months of review | Here's what that means⚠️ 13WMAZ · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Philadelphia advocacy groups call for citywide moratorium on data centers🛑 The Daily Pennsylvanian · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 14 News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Clarendon County Council advances third, final reading of data center moratorium🛑 WIS News 10 · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents voice support for data center moratorium in Beaufort County🛑 WITN · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Alachua planning board passes 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WCJB · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents voice support for data center moratorium in Beaufort County🛑 WITN · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Alachua planning board passes 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WCJB · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Riverside Committee Backs Temporary Data Center Moratorium🛑 The Raincross Gazette · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Bemidji Planning Board votes to advance data center moratorium🛑 Bemidji Pioneer · Sep 15, 2026
San Francisco supervisor seeks moratorium on new data centers🛑 CBS News · Sep 15, 2026National press
Lima puts pause on future data center projects as city evaluates standards🛑 WTVG · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Residents voice support for data center moratorium in Beaufort County🛑 WITN · Sep 15, 2026Local press
San Francisco leaders seek data center moratorium🛑 CBS News · Sep 15, 2026National press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 14 News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KLTV.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WBRC · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 14 News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KKTV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WTOC · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WDBJ7 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WCAX · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WVLT · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KPTV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KBTX News 3 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WLBT · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WSMV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KALB | News Channel 5 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WFSB · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WKYT · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WALB · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WOWT · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WHSV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KMOV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 wbay.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WLOX · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WJHG · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WIS News 10 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KFVS12 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KCTV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 fox8live.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WSFA · Sep 14, 2026Local press
CITY MEETING: Council to receive updates on data center moratorium Monday night🛑 Salem Reporter · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Ludlow joins WMass communities debating data center moratorium🛑 masslive.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Activists call for moratorium on data centers in Philadelphia🛑 phillytrib.com · Sep 14, 2026
Philly group pushes for ban on new data centers🛑 FOX 29 Philadelphia · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Philadelphia residents launch ‘No Data Centers in Philly’ campaign, call for citywide moratorium🛑 Yahoo · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Philadelphia residents launch ‘No Data Centers in Philly’ campaign, call for citywide moratorium🛑 FOX 29 Philadelphia · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Activists rally at City Hall, demand Philadelphia data center moratorium🛑 6abc Philadelphia · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Temporary moratorium on data centers passes in Southport🛑 Port City Daily · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Harmony City Council to review data center ordinance⚠️ KTTC · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Advocates Call for Statewide Data Center Ban After Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Fuel Spill Into the Hackensack River🛑 Insider NJ · Sep 14, 2026Local press
On the agenda: a data center ban, Polluters Pay funds and new police cameras🛑 Grandview Independent · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Mayor Calls For Data Center Ban In North Shore City🛑 Patch · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Moffat County commissioners delay decision on data center moratorium in order to seek public input🛑 CraigDailyPress.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Philadelphia faces calls for a data center moratorium amid spreading AI fear and talk of a slowdown🛑 Inquirer.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Richmond City Council to Consider Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 Contra Costa News · Sep 14, 2026
Richmond City Council to Consider Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 Contra Costa News · Sep 14, 2026
Oxford Township begins amending ordinances for data centers⚠️ The Oakland Press · Sep 14, 2026
Portland Council to vote on ban on secret NDAs with Data Center Developers🛑 KPTV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Portland Council to vote on ban on secret NDAs with Data Center Developers🛑 KPTV · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Beaufort County data center moratorium hearing postponed, officials say🛑 WITN · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Beaufort County data center moratorium hearing postponed, officials say🛑 WITN · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Philadelphia Activists to Rally at City Hall for Data Center Moratorium🛑 Northeast Times · Sep 13, 2026Local press
‘Recipe for disaster’: Philadelphia activists urge City Council to pass a data center moratorium🛑 WHYY · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Baldwin County city sets six-month data center moratorium🛑 fox10tv.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Sacramento should implement temporary moratorium on data centers | Opinion🛑 Sacramento Bee · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Public meetings: Special city meeting to get public comment on data center ordinance is this week⚠️ aberdeeninsider.com · Sep 13, 2026
Hopkinton Board Backs Town-Wide Data Center Ban🛑 Uprise RI · Sep 12, 2026
Upper Burrell residents decry transparency as data center progresses despite moratorium and a lawsuit⚖️ Mon Valley Independent · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Planning Commission recommends denial of proposed Orchard Hills data center rezoning🛑 WyomingNews.com · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Data center ordinance meetings continue, at times contentiously⚠️ Clinton Herald · Sep 12, 2026Local press
SF Supervisor Plans Moratorium on New Data Centers, With Permanent Ban to Follow🛑 SFist · Sep 11, 2026
Two Mifflin County communities consider data center ordinance amendments⚠️ ABC27 · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Lacey Township Backs State Data Center Moratorium🛑 Patch · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium sought by Oakland Councilmember Carroll Fife🛑 The Oaklandside · Sep 11, 2026
Staunton zoning 'more restrictive' than data center moratorium, mayor says🛑 newsleader.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Janesville's city council to consider 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 GazetteXtra · Sep 11, 2026
Clearfield leaders OK 180-day moratorium on data center development🛑 ksl.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Now that Kotek backs data center moratorium, her opponent — and her allies — want more🛑 OregonLive.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Rapid City weighs new guardrail for data centers with ordinance amendment⚠️ KOTA Territory News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Recap: Hopkinton Planning Board Backs Townwide Data Center Ban, Tables Soil Erosion Ordinance🛑 Uprise RI · Sep 11, 2026
Southport leaders unanimously back data center moratorium🛑 WECT · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 KPTV · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 fox10tv.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WCAX · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 FOX Carolina News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WSMV · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 KJCT · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 fox8live.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 AZ Family · Sep 11, 2026
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 kltv.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WLOX · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WAFB · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WWNY · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 FOX5 Vegas · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 WABI · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Vance Commissioners Set Public Comment Period Sept. 14 To Consider Data Center Moratorium, Zoning Amendment Info🛑 wizs.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
San Francisco company pitches data center in Clermont County despite local moratorium🛑 WKRC · Sep 11, 2026Local press
McCormick County council approves data center rezoning while tempers flare🛑 wrdw.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
San Francisco company pitches data center in Clermont County despite local moratorium🛑 WKRC · Sep 11, 2026Local press
San Francisco company pitches data center in Clermont County despite local moratorium🛑 WKRC · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Johnstown City Council approves special election to decide data center ban; Election slated for January 2027🛑 The Reporting Project · Sep 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
In his first campaign ad, Fitzpatrick’s democratic challenger Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium🛑 WHYY · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Southport leaders unanimously back data center moratorium🛑 WECT · Sep 10, 2026Local press
‘Virginians are so upset by this,’ Piedmont Environmental Council calls for data center moratorium🛑 WVIR · Sep 10, 2026Local press
San Francisco, heartland of AI, to weigh moratorium on new data centers🛑 San Francisco Chronicle · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Travis Annatoyn Unpacks Data Center Moratorium Litigation in Law360⚖️ Arnold & Porter · Sep 10, 2026
Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you put a moratorium on AI data centers?🛑 Mission Local · Sep 10, 2026
Greenfield considering data center moratorium🛑 Franklin County Now · Sep 10, 2026
Tell your governor: Data center moratorium now🛑 pirg.org · Sep 10, 2026
Foley approves 6-month moratorium on data centers, crypto-mining facilities🛑 mynbc15.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium🛑 Detroit Free Press · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Beaufort County looks at regulating, possibly banning data centers as it calls for moratorium🛑 Post and Courier · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Amid rising fear over data centers, an S.F. supervisor quietly plans a moratorium🛑 missionlocal.org · Sep 10, 2026
As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium🛑 yahoo.com · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
As voters sour on data centers, governor candidates embrace moratorium🛑 Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Johnstown organizers want vote on banning large data centers🛑 The Newark Advocate · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Levy County approves moratorium on data centers🛑 chronicleonline.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham rejects calls for national data center moratorium🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 10, 2026Trade press
Shamann Walton Proposes Data Center Moratorium With No Projects Pending🛑 GrowSF · Sep 10, 2026
Supervisors discuss six-month data center moratorium, plan to vote on resolution at next meeting🛑 Times Republican · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Riverbank approves 45-day moratorium on data centers🛑 KCRA · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Rockingham City Council approves rezoning request for data center in split vote🛑 Richmond Observer · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Mercer Co. Fiscal Court to hold meeting concerning IT zone ordinance for data centers⚖️ WKYT · Sep 9, 2026Local press
State Fair Poll shows fairgoers support assault weapons ban, term limits, data center regulation and more🛑 KTTC · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Planning Commission recommends denial of proposed Orchard Hills data center rezoning🛑 WyomingNews.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Foley approves 6-month data center moratorium🛑 fox10tv.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Debate over statewide data center moratorium heats up🛑 wlns.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Debate over data center moratorium continues🛑 WLNS 6 News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Eugene says zoning doesn't allow data centers at former Hyundai/Hynix campus🛑 klcc.org · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Councilman Ramos Leads Newark Council Call for A Pause on Data Centers🛑 Insider NJ · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Councilman Ramos Leads Newark Council Call for A Pause on Data Centers🛑 Insider NJ · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Public weighs in on Ransom Twp. data center ordinance⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Lawsuit claims Regions Bank lost $66 million in land deal tied to Nebius data center site⚖️ wbrc.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
County to consider data center moratorium, solid waste ordinance changes🛑 Silver City Daily Press · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Update: Riverbank pauses data centers. Company defends plan for old ammo plant🛑 Modesto Bee · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Greenfield City Council to consider data center moratorium following governor’s order🛑 Greenfield Recorder · Sep 9, 2026
Beaufort County moves toward temporary data center moratorium🛑 WJCL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Nash County enacts temporary moratorium on data centers🛑 Rocky Mount Telegram · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Clearfield City Council passes data center moratorium in wake of ‘grandiose scale of Stratos’🛑 Standard-Examiner · Sep 9, 2026Local press
St. Cloud Planning Commission delays vote on data center ordinance⚠️ St. Cloud Times · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Tarrant passes 1-year moratorium on data center business licenses🛑 WBRC · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Legislative hearing set to consider data center moratorium🛑 rrspin.com · Sep 9, 2026
Oshkosh approves moratorium on data center developments [AUDIO]🛑 WHBY · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Burnham Opposes UK Data Center Moratorium Citing Local Benefits🛑 Bloomberg.com · Sep 9, 2026Wire service
City eyes extended data center moratorium as task force weighs regulations🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 9, 2026
Levy County Commission passes moratorium for large scale data centers🛑 WCJB · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Levy County Commission passes moratorium for large scale data centers🛑 WCJB · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Temporary data center ban enacted after 2nd approval🛑 Palatka Daily News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Oshkosh approves data center moratorium, Pub Crawl rules🛑 Oshkosh Northwestern · Sep 9, 2026
Sterling City Council approves moratorium on data center applications🛑 WQAD · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Jasper County takes first step toward temporary moratorium on new data centers🛑 WJCL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Oshkosh Common Council passes temporary moratorium on data centers🛑 WBAY · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Oshkosh Common Council passes temporary moratorium on data centers🛑 WBAY · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Tarrant Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 WBMA · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Fort Wayne City Council considers 365-day data center moratorium🛑 WANE 15 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Burgin votes to rejoin zoning commission amid data center fight🛑 wkyt.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Old Town council presses ahead with ban on data centers🛑 Bangor Daily News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Panama City considers one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WJHG · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Sterling City Council approves temporary ban on data center applications🛑 WQAD · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Kotek Pauses All Consideration of State Land for Data Centers🛑 Willamette Week · Sep 9, 2026
Panama City considers one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WJHG · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Plattsburgh Crypto Mining Ban Could Extend to AI Data Centers for 12 Months🛑 The Cryptonomist · Sep 8, 2026
Gov. Tina Kotek says legislature should pass statewide data center moratorium🛑 Statesman Journal · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Hurlock imposes three-year data center moratorium🛑 The Star Democrat · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Wilmington faces lawsuit over data center ordinances⚖️ WDTN.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Pa. community decries transparency as data center progresses despite moratorium and a lawsuit⚖️ The Keystone Newsroom · Sep 8, 2026
Hayward Council to consider move to ban data centers at its upcoming Sept. 15 meeting🛑 City of Hayward (.gov) · Sep 8, 2026Official / .gov
Tarrant considers data center pause as city weighs impacts on power, water, neighborhoods💧 WBMA · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Proposed U.S. ban on Chinese optical transceivers threatens AI data center boom🛑 Fierce Network · Sep 8, 2026Trade press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 Courier & Press · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Hundreds of residents urge moratorium, EIS and transparency over proposed Google data center🛑 citizenportal.ai · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Eau Claire County Begins Work On Data Center Moratorium -...🛑 Volume One · Sep 8, 2026
Resident sues Wilmington over emergency legislation tied to data center rezoning⚖️ WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Hayden Town Council eyes data center moratorium after public pushback🛑 steamboatpilot.com · Sep 7, 2026Local press
LETTER: Don’t ban data centers🛑 Las Vegas Review-Journal · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Data center ban decision returning to board🛑 Palatka Daily News · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Butte-Silver Bow County commission votes to pursue temporary moratorium on data centers⚖️ kbzk.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Fresno advances data center ban with new safeguards🛑 thebusinessjournal.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ fox10tv.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data centers aren’t banned in Fresno — yet. Here’s what the city council did instead🛑 Fresno Bee · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium count rises again🛑 The North State Journal · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Fresno moves forward with citywide data center ban🛑 kmph.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Council approves Cosler Farm rezoning, permitted use for data centers🛑 Wilmington News Journal · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Trenton council votes to place data center ban on November ballot🛑 Journal-News.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Fresno moves on data center ban🛑 Fresnoland · Sep 4, 2026
Wilmington sued over ‘emergency’ rezoning for proposed data center⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Tri-State resident sues to block ‘emergency’ rezoning for data center⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over ‘emergency’ rezoning for proposed data center⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ WDBJ7 · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ WLOX · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ FOX5 Vegas · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington sued over 'emergency' rezoning for data center⚖️ kptv.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
County Commissioners Support Data Center Moratorium Plan🛑 Town-Crier Newspaper · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Vermillion P&Z: Data Center Moratorium Up To City🛑 plaintalk.net · Sep 4, 2026
Trenton passes data center ban to November ballot for voters to decide🛑 WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Wilmington residents continue dissent over data center ordinances passed by city council⚠️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Recap: Hopkinton Council Adopts 60-Day Data Center Moratorium, Weighs Extension Past Election Day🛑 Uprise RI · Sep 4, 2026
San Joaquin County might pause data centers. 'We need to put our residents first’🛑 Modesto Bee · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Okaloosa County commissioners opt to regulate data centers, not ban them🛑 WEAR-TV · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Petition to ban large-scale data centers in Johnstown has enough signatures for referendum, but it might not make the Nov. 3 ballot🛑 The Reporting Project · Sep 3, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Murrysville delays data center ordinance following resident concerns⚠️ TribLIVE.com · Sep 3, 2026
Gage County holds public hearing about possible moratorium on data centers🛑 klkntv.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Upper Burrell residents decry transparency as data center progresses despite moratorium and a lawsuit⚖️ Pittsburgh's Public Source · Sep 3, 2026
Biddeford Planning Board proposes data center ban🛑 newscentermaine.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose statewide moratorium🛑 Valley News · Sep 3, 2026
Port Angeles Moves Toward Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 My Clallam County · Sep 3, 2026
WEALTH COALITION DEMANDS DATA CENTER MORATORIUM PENDING ADOPTION OF GUARDRAILS🛑 actionnetwork.org · Sep 3, 2026
Data center concerns grow in Upper Burrell as moratorium end looms🛑 TribLIVE.com · Sep 3, 2026
Bayfield County reviews $1 million EMS plan, data center moratorium🛑 apg-wi.com · Sep 3, 2026
Real estate lawyer: A data center moratorium is not data center policy🛑 Cardinal News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Sun Prairie approves one-year data center moratorium🛑 hngnews.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Mayor Dyer co-sponsors councilmember’s ordinance on 10-year AI data center ban🛑 yourcentralvalley.com · Sep 3, 2026
APC committee advances amended data center ordinance⚠️ Purdue Exponent · Sep 3, 2026
Fresno leaders consider 10-year ban on data centers🛑 ABC30 Fresno · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Brownsville commissioners move forward with data center moratorium🛑 MyRGV.com · Sep 3, 2026
Data center moratorium fight plays out in Benton County courtroom⚖️ KY3 · Sep 2, 2026
Jones digs in on data center moratorium, presses Tuberville on financial ties🛑 BirminghamWatch · Sep 2, 2026
Politicians Pile On Calls for Moratorium as Data Centers Talks In Bow Confirmed🛑 InDepthNH.org · Sep 2, 2026
Data Center Dilemma: Legal experts weigh in on banning facilities and other legal questions⚖️ WBHM · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Mayor says data centers not allowed in Fresno. So why is city mulling 10-year ban?🛑 Fresno Bee · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Eureka City Council Approves Temporary Ban on Data Centers; 45-Day Moratorium to Take Effect Immediately🛑 Lost Coast Outpost · Sep 2, 2026
Mayor Dyer joins councilmember’s push to ban data centers in Fresno🛑 Fresnoland · Sep 2, 2026
‘I don’t want to get the city sued’: Leesburg mayor speaks on data center ordinance⚖️ WALB · Sep 2, 2026Local press
‘I don’t want to get the city sued’: Leesburg mayor speaks on data center ordinance⚖️ WALB · Sep 2, 2026Local press
North Port Advances 18-Month Data Center Moratorium🛑 Sarasota Magazine · Sep 2, 2026
Mendocino County supes ban data centers—for the moment, at least🛑 The Mendocino Voice · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Residents ask for a moratorium on data centers🛑 piercecountyjournal.news · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Prosper data center project blocked by zoning board🛑 Dallas News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
OP-ED: The Unsurprising Failure of the Data Center Moratorium🛑 Calexico Chronicle · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Community members voice support for a data center moratorium to City Council🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Sep 2, 2026
Planning commission discusses data center moratorium -🛑 The Alpena News · Sep 2, 2026
Winchester votes unanimously to pause data center development for one year🛑 LEX 18 News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Fairbanks Borough weighs data center regulations, seeks state moratorium🛑 KTVF Fairbanks · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Miamisburg imposes 9-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WDTN.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denies controversial data center rezoning request🛑 WFAA · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Proposed ordinance that could pause data center development passes second reading🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 1, 2026
Court orders Trenton to allow residents to vote on data center ban⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Prince George’s County debates data center regulations amid moratorium, public opposition🛑 WBFF · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Prince George’s County debates data center regulations amid moratorium, public opposition🛑 WBFF · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Prince George’s County debates data center regulations amid moratorium, public opposition🛑 WJLA · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium now🛑 PIRG · Sep 1, 2026
West Hempfield Township to hold public hearing on data center ordinance proposal⚠️ WGAL · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Court orders Trenton to allow residents to vote on data center ban⚖️ Cincinnati Enquirer · Sep 1, 2026
North Port OKs data center moratorium; hundreds attend meeting to voice opposition🛑 yoursun.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center noise lawsuits test limits of local ordinances🔊 Smart Cities Dive · Sep 1, 2026
Caddo Commission rejects proposed data center moratorium🛑 Shreveport Times · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Mead trustees approve 12-month data center moratorium🛑 Berthoud Weekly Surveyor · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Caddo commissioners reject data center moratorium step🛑 The Center Square · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Harpersville begins data center study during six-month moratorium🛑 WBMA · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Aberdeen Data Center Ordinance Should Outline Clear Expectations, ADC Leader Tells Council⚠️ Aberdeen Insider · Sep 1, 2026
Fast-growing Foley moves to get ahead of data centers with proposed moratorium🛑 AL.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Caddo Commission kills effort for a more limited data center moratorium🛑 The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Can the county home to the NSA and US Cyber Command ban data centers?🛑 The Baltimore Banner · Sep 1, 2026Local press
This South Shore town is proposing moratorium on building data centers🛑 The Patriot Ledger · Sep 1, 2026Local press
City of Fresno weighs data center ban🛑 The San Joaquin Valley Sun · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Bear Creek Twp. supervisors won’t expand zoning by 700% for data centers🛑 The Citizens' Voice · Sep 1, 2026Local press
In legislative priorities, Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly doubles up on AI data center moratorium request🛑 fm.kuac.org · Sep 1, 2026
In legislative priorities, Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly doubles up on AI data center moratorium request🛑 KUAC · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Mt. Pleasant Planning Commission recommends 120 day data center moratorium🛑 WCIV · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Pressure mounts for Kathy Hochul to sign data center moratorium bill💸 The Ithaca Voice · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Mayes calls for a ban on data center development, cites water and energy concerns💧 KJZZ · Aug 31, 2026Local press
North Port advances pause on data center projects🛑 WINK News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Eureka City Council to decide on a moratorium on data centers at Tuesday’s meeting🛑 Times-Standard · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Winchester to consider 1-year data center moratorium🛑 WKYT · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Tuolumne Supervisors To Respond To Grand Jury, Consider Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Bemidji data center moratorium gains support of citizen commission🛑 KAXE · Aug 31, 2026Local press
For now, New Castle Twp. ordinance has kept data center development at bay⚠️ Pottsville Republican Herald · Aug 31, 2026Local press
AG Mayes calls for statewide pause on new data center construction🛑 AZ Family · Aug 31, 2026
City of Northport to discuss a data center moratorium on Monday evening🛑 wtsp.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Residents question impact of data centers - Orangeburg County considering moratorium🛑 The Times and Democrat · Aug 31, 2026Local press
North Port commissioners to consider retroactive 18-month data center moratorium🛑 Spectrum Bay News 9 · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Kokomo council advances data center ordinance despite public opposition⚠️ WRTV · Aug 31, 2026Local press
North Port considers pause on data center development as residents voice concerns🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Aug 31, 2026Local press
North Port considers pause on data center development as residents voice concerns🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Vermillion County Dismisses Data Center Ordinance⚠️ InkFreeNews.com · Aug 30, 2026Local press
In Focus: Data centers moratorium🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Gov. Hochul on decision to impose 1-year moratorium on new data centers🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Public Meetings: Next Data Center Ordinance Discussion With City Council Is Monday⚠️ Aberdeen Insider · Aug 30, 2026
Gov. Hochul on decision to impose 1-year moratorium on new data centers🛑 ny1.com · Aug 30, 2026
Lawsuit challenges St. Louis data center permit over zoning concerns⚖️ FOX 2 · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Warnock proposes statewide data center moratorium🛑 The Post-Searchlight · Aug 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Lawsuit challenges St. Louis data center permit over zoning concerns⚖️ FOX 2 · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Savannah approves 155-day moratorium on data centers🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Thief River Falls seeks moratorium on data centers coming to the city🛑 Grand Forks Herald · Aug 29, 2026Local press
North Port releases new information on proposed data center as commission considers moratorium🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Aug 29, 2026Local press
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock calls for moratorium for data centers🛑 Savannah Morning News · Aug 29, 2026
Implement a Two-Year Moratorium on Data Center Construction Until a Regulatory Framework can be Established🛑 actionnetwork.org · Aug 29, 2026
Commissioners reviewing data center ordinance following community concerns⚠️ reflector.com · Aug 29, 2026Local press
In Focus: Data centers moratorium🛑 ny1.com · Aug 29, 2026
Hildebran imposes 12-month data center moratorium after months of public concern🛑 thepaper.media · Aug 29, 2026
Town Passes Data Center Moratorium🛑 Long Island Life & Politics · Aug 29, 2026
Fresno data center ban? Councilmember proposes citywide prohibition🛑 Fresnoland · Aug 29, 2026
Warnock Visits Future OpenAI Data Center Site, Calls for Statewide Moratorium🛑 U.S. Senate (.gov) · Aug 28, 2026Official / .gov
Sen. Warnock calls for statewide data center moratorium after regulators approved massive OpenAI facility🛑 CBS News · Aug 28, 2026National press
Congressional candidate demands pause on Central Valley data center expansion🛑 CaloNews.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data center zoning ordinance to come for Damascus🛑 The River Reporter · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Newtown Township officials vow to toughen jointure's new data center ordinance⚠️ Bucks County Herald newspaper · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Benton Twp. looks to adopt environmentally conscious data center ordinance⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Jolly Pushes Rollback of State Preemption, Eyes Data Center Moratorium🛑 Tallahassee Democrat · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data center pitched for P&G's old Ivorydale plant amid moratorium bid🛑 Cincinnati Enquirer · Aug 28, 2026
UK Green Party calls for nationwide data center moratorium🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Indiantown sets special meeting to discuss data center moratorium🛑 WQCS · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Indiantown sets special meeting to discuss data center moratorium🛑 WQCS · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Atmosphere Data Centers scraps challenge to Elrich’s permitting moratorium🛑 Bethesda Magazine · Aug 28, 2026
Cary adopts Triangle’s longest pause on data centers after emotional public hearing🛑 Raleigh News & Observer · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Escondido approves moratorium on data centers🛑 North County Pipeline · Aug 28, 2026
Cary approves 18-month moratorium on data centers amid growth concerns🛑 ABC11 News · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Critics say new data center self-reporting law misses the moment as N.J. residents call for statewide ban🛑 ROI-NJ · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Gov. Hochul on decision to impose 1-year moratorium on new data centers🛑 Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Cary Town Council unanimously approves 18-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WRAL · Aug 28, 2026Local press
County gives first nod to data center moratorium🛑 The Mt. Sterling Advocate · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Elkhart council casts unanimous vote for moratorium on data centers, battery storage facilities🛑 WNDU · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Elkhart City Council casts unanimous vote for moratorium on data centers, battery storage facilities🛑 WNDU · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Rezoning restrictions approved for future data centers in Smyth County🛑 WJHL · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Savannah approves 155-day moratorium on data centers🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 28, 2026Local press
New Indiantown Council requests data center moratorium special meeting🛑 Treasure Coast News · Aug 28, 2026
New Indiantown Council requests data center moratorium special meeting🛑 Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
'Appreciate the rural way of life': Nehawka bans data center construction in and around the village🛑 KETV · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Elkhart city council unanimously passes data center moratorium🛑 WSBT · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Savannah City Council approves 155-day moratorium on large-scale data centers🛑 WTOC · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Village of Nehawka votes to ban data centers🛑 WOWT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Village of Nehawka votes to ban data centers🛑 WOWT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Foley considers 6-month moratorium on data centers🛑 mynbc15.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Kenosha residents want pause on Microsoft’s data center development🛑 In Business Madison · Aug 27, 2026
City of Isanti data center moratorium now one year🛑 isanti-chisagocountystar.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
SJC Republicans demand data center ban after calling for moratorium🛑 South Bend Tribune · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data centers banned in some of Pierce County for one year, council rules. Why?🛑 Tacoma News Tribune · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Farmington mayor addresses data center moratorium requests🛑 hometownsource.com · Aug 27, 2026
Elkhart City Council expected to vote on data center moratorium on Thursday🛑 WSBT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Savannah to consider data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Savannah to consider data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Kenosha area residents push for data center moratorium to pause proposed Microsoft development🛑 WPR · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Hughesville Borough Council considers data center ordinance -⚠️ Williamsport Sun-Gazette · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Commissioners reviewing data center ordinance following community concerns⚠️ reflector.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
City of Anniston adopts resolution that establishes temporary moratorium on data centers within regulatory jurisdiction🛑 WBRC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
City of Anniston adopts resolution that establishes temporary moratorium on data centers within regulatory jurisdiction🛑 WBRC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Martin County commissioners move toward pause on data center development🛑 WPTV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Americus Planning and Zoning Commission casts divided vote over data center ordinance🛑 Americus Times-Recorder · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Rezoning of San Jose IBM site raises environmental concerns🛑 San José Spotlight · Aug 26, 2026
Rutherford County leaders considering six-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WKRN News 2 · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Residents appeal Throop’s data center zoning, argue it benefits private interests🛑 Scranton Times-Tribune · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Ligonier Township supervisors pass ordinance regulating data centers⚠️ The Latrobe Bulletin · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Township near Traverse City pauses data center, crypto-mining action with 1-year moratorium🛑 MLive.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Council Approves Data Center Moratorium🛑 Columbus County News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Sun Prairie Plan Commission recommends data center moratorium for approval🛑 hngnews.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Fremont County implements data center moratorium🛑 Canon City Daily Record · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Upper Sandusky implements six-month moratorium on new data center development🛑 Crawford County Now · Aug 26, 2026
Martin County moves forward with data center moratorium🛑 WQCS · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium passes🛑 The Sylva Herald · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Vermillion County commissioners vote down data center ordinance⚠️ WTHI-TV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Martin County takes first step toward a data center moratorium🛑 WPEC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Democratic House candidate in swing district calls for moratorium on data centers🛑 KVPR · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Democratic House candidate in swing district calls for moratorium on data centers🛑 KVPR · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Town council bans data centers🛑 SoMdNews.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data centers face bans, moratoriums across Bay region🛑 Bay Journal · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data centers face bans, moratoriums across Bay region🛑 Bay Journal · Aug 26, 2026Local press
'Data Center Ban Introduced In Manchester'🛑 Congressman Chris Smith (.gov) · Aug 26, 2026Official / .gov
City council passes second and third readings of data center moratorium, hears from prospective developer🛑 Times Republican · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Meeting over moratorium: Where Lincoln County stands on data centers🛑 Sioux Falls Simplified · Aug 26, 2026
Oshkosh plan commission recommends one-year data center moratorium🛑 WBAY · Aug 26, 2026Local press
El Dorado commission votes to put data center ban on ballot in November🛑 KSN.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Mayor Van Johnson pushes for moratorium on Savannah data center developments🛑 WTOC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Mayor Van Johnson pushes for moratorium on Savannah data center developments🛑 WTOC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Davidson County Commissioners Split on Data Center Moratorium, no action taken🛑 davidsonlocal.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Board closer to short-term data center ban🛑 Palatka Daily News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
City Council discusses data center rules, considers moratorium🛑 San Antonio Report · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Gibraltar faces data center developer lawsuit after city passes moratorium⚖️ Planet Detroit · Aug 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
City Council Discusses Moratorium on Data Center Construction🛑 City of San Antonio (.gov) · Aug 25, 2026Official / .gov
District 9 Councilwoman Opposes Data Center Moratorium🛑 City of San Antonio (.gov) · Aug 25, 2026Official / .gov
Environmental Commission to present data center moratorium to city council🛑 southernminn.com · Aug 25, 2026
Savannah city council to vote on data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Savannah city council to vote on data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
North Berwick could vote to ban data centers in November🛑 WGME · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Proposed Ordinance Would Allocate All Local Data Center Revenue to Cutting 'Car Tax' Rate💸 Chesterfield County (.gov) · Aug 25, 2026Official / .gov
West Rockhill to draft third version of data center ordinance⚠️ Bucks County Herald newspaper · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Calaveras Data Center Moratorium Passes 4-0🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Proposed Ordinance Would Allocate All Local Data Center Revenue to Cutting 'Car Tax' Rate💸 Chesterfield County (.gov) · Aug 25, 2026Official / .gov
Proposed Ordinance Would Allocate All Local Data Center Revenue to Cutting 'Car Tax' Rate💸 Chesterfield County (.gov) · Aug 25, 2026Official / .gov
Miami-Dade County village eyes data center ban🛑 The Business Journals · Aug 25, 2026
Appleton committee to review proposed data center moratorium🛑 NBC26 · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers🛑 Orlando Weekly · Aug 25, 2026Local press
City To Consider Data Center Moratorium Tonight🛑 Columbus County News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Oldham County leaders debate data center ordinance, zoning restrictions🛑 WDRB · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Helena weighs development exceptions, plans separate data center moratorium💸 WBMA · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Board gets thanks for eying data center temp ban🛑 Wiscasset Newspaper · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Oshkosh considers data center moratorium🛑 WBAY · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Minnehaha County presents initial data center ordinance⚠️ Dakota News Now · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Zoning vs. data centers: Without land use laws, Laurens County can’t issue ban⚖️ Courier Herald Today · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Residents voice opposition to Byron data center ordinance at packed public forum | Here's what they said⚠️ WMAZ · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Davidson County commissioners vote against six-month moratorium on new data center, end Flock camera contract🛑 WXII · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Byron residents raise concerns over proposed data center ordinance⚠️ 41NBC News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Mandan Planning and Zoning recommends data center ordinance after adding amendments🛑 KFYR-TV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Ralls County data center moratorium in place, commissioners want voters to have their say🛑 KHQA · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Yadkinville data center projects not affected by county moratorium🛑 WHQR · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Dacono considering data-center moratorium🛑 Longmont Times-Call · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Norristown Gets Ahead of Data Center Boom With New Zoning Rules🛑 MONTCO.Today · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Escondido City Council to vote on data center moratorium🛑 10News.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Dacono considering data-center moratorium🛑 BizWest · Aug 24, 2026
AGENDA: Council speeds up data center moratorium, meets tonight🛑 Manning Live · Aug 24, 2026
San Jose Residents Demand Data Center Moratorium🛑 조선일보 · Aug 24, 2026International press
Calaveras Supervisors To Hold Labor Negotiations, Vote On Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Byron City Council to discuss proposed data center ordinance during public forum⚠️ WGXA · Aug 24, 2026Local press
As Pierce County city mulls data center ban, where are the facilities allowed?🛑 Tacoma News Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Speakers Back Proposed Cumberland Data Center Zoning Limits as Ordinance Heads to Subcommittee🛑 Uprise RI · Aug 24, 2026
2028 Dems dodge on Bernie's push to pause AI development🛑 Axios · Aug 23, 2026National press
Marathon County Board faces undecided choice on Hub City Wind, weighs data center moratorium🛑 Wausau Pilot & Review · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Zeldin warns against banning data centers in US, citing China🛑 The Hill · Aug 23, 2026National press
Volusia County leaders pursue permanent data center ban⚖️ Spectrum News 13 · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Volusia County leaders pursue permanent data center ban⚖️ Spectrum Noticias · Aug 23, 2026
A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT: Residents press for 2-year moratorium on data centers; commissioners approve 1 year🛑 alamancenews.com · Aug 23, 2026Local press
During 3 hour public hearing: More than three dozen residents speak out against data centers, for moratorium🛑 alamancenews.com · Aug 23, 2026Local press
A distinct minority of speakers: some not as concerned about negative impact of data centers, don't see need for or benefit from a moratorium🛑 alamancenews.com · Aug 23, 2026Local press
New ruling could let El Dorado voters decide on data center ban🛑 KWCH · Aug 22, 2026Local press
El Dorado must either adopt data‑center ban or send it to a vote after judge’s ruling🛑 KSN.com · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Data center developer accuses Gibraltar city officials of unlawfully imposing 1-year moratorium🛑 CBS News · Aug 22, 2026National press
Binghamton residents say data center moratorium doesn’t go far enough🛑 WBNG · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Binghamton residents say data center moratorium doesn’t go far enough🛑 WBNG · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Gregg Township supervisors approve data center moratorium, PNK's still on the table🛑 NorthcentralPA.com · Aug 21, 2026
Patton Twp. approves zoning ordinance amendment amidst pushback against data centers🛑 WJAC · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Patton Twp. approves zoning ordinance amendment amidst pushback against data centers🛑 WJAC · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Lackawanna County judge voids Clifton Twp.'s data center zoning, as residents provide feedback for updated legislation🛑 WVIA Public Media · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Del. Josh Cole is ‘almost behind’ a statewide data center moratorium🛑 Fredericksburg Free Press · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Norristown council adopts data center ordinance⚠️ pottsmerc.com · Aug 21, 2026
Calaveras CEO To Talk Gann Fire Recovery, New Projects, Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Residents request a moratorium at Pott County public hearing on data centers🛑 News Radio KMAN · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Residents request a moratorium at Pott County public hearing on data centers🛑 themercury.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Mike Rogers on push for data center pause: ‘Let’s get these questions answered’🛑 The Hill · Aug 21, 2026National press
A Citywide Data Center Ban Could be Coming to Riverside🛑 The Raincross Gazette · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Winnebago County approves 12-month limited data center moratorium [AUDIO]🛑 WHBY · Aug 21, 2026Local press
County Board Urges Stricter Limits In Data Center Moratorium🛑 Town-Crier Newspaper · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Northfield moves to ban hyperscale data centers following packed public hearing🛑 southernminn.com · Aug 21, 2026
County Council advances data center moratorium, setting up final vote in September🛑 GoLaurens.Com · Aug 21, 2026
Data center developer sues Gibraltar, claiming moratorium unlawfully halted project⚖️ WXYZ Channel 7 · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Mike Rogers calls for 1-year data center moratorium🛑 The Hill · Aug 20, 2026National press
Rep. Josh Riley introduces bill to help utility bills costs amidst data center moratorium💸 WBNG · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Arcata council looks to moratorium on data centers🛑 Times-Standard · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Republican U.S. Senate candidate backs one-year data center moratorium🛑 The Detroit News · Aug 20, 2026National press
Developers challenge Gibraltar's data center moratorium in court⚖️ Detroit Free Press · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Indy data center moratorium unanimously approved🛑 Axios · Aug 20, 2026National press
Draft Georgetown data center ordinance posted for community feedback⚠️ WKYT · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Township Fights Nuclear Weapons Data Center By Passing a Moratorium on Electrical Infrastructure💸 404 Media · Aug 20, 2026
Data Centers Are Spreading. So Are Moratoriums.🛑 Governing · Aug 20, 2026National press
Harpersville town council approves 6-month data center moratorium🛑 WBRC 6 News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Clackamas County makes step toward data center moratorium. Here’s what to know🛑 KOIN.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Village of Granville voters to decide whether to ban large data centers🛑 The Newark Advocate · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Moratorium fight: Developer claims Gibraltar unlawfully stopped data center, takes legal route⚖️ ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Sun Prairie takes first step toward data center moratorium🛑 hngnews.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Festus mayor has no plans to place data center project moratorium on agenda ‘at this time’🛑 Leader Publications · Aug 19, 2026
Sun Prairie takes first step toward data center moratorium🛑 hngnews.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Patterson extends moratorium on data centers to July 2027🛑 Modesto Bee · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Indy data center moratorium clears final hurdle🛑 Mirror Indy · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Angels Camp Approves Temporary Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Metropolitan Development Commission unanimously approves data center moratorium in Indy🛑 Fox 59 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data center pause affects 4 Winnebago County townships: What to know🛑 Oshkosh Northwestern · Aug 19, 2026
Anniston Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, CDBG Plan and Budget Amendment🛑 Calhoun Journal · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Freeborn County extends data center moratorium for another year🛑 kaaltv.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Oneida County passes one-year data center moratorium🛑 WAOW · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Trumbull residents seek data center moratorium amid $100 million upgrade🛑 Stamford Advocate · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Athol Planning Board advances data center moratorium🛑 Athol Daily News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Ellsworth City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 ellsworthamerican.com · Aug 19, 2026
Highlands considers data center moratorium -🛑 Smoky Mountain News · Aug 19, 2026
Residents Plead With Officials for Ban on Data Centers🛑 TAPinto · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Macon County residents ask for data center moratorium🛑 highlandsnews.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
City Council Approves Data Center Moratorium, Residents Push for Longer🛑 The Greensboro Thread · Aug 19, 2026
Oneida County passes one-year data center moratorium🛑 WXPR · Aug 19, 2026Local press
N. Londonderry officials receive draft copy of proposed data center ordinance⚠️ LebTown · Aug 19, 2026
Trumbull residents seek data center moratorium as $100 million upgrade moves forward🛑 Yahoo · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Oldham County Data Center moratorium remains in place🛑 WAVE News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Residents urge Greene County commissioners to consider data center moratorium🛑 Neuse News · Aug 19, 2026
Trumbull residents seek data center moratorium amid $100 million upgrade🛑 CT Insider · Aug 19, 2026
Trumbull residents seek data center moratorium amid $100 million upgrade🛑 New Haven Register · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Federalsburg introduces legislation to ban data centers🛑 The Star Democrat · Aug 19, 2026Local press
VB City Council establishes 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city🛑 WAVY.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Patterson extends data center moratorium through July 2027🛑 KCRA · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Westover approves 6-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WBRC · Aug 19, 2026Local press
County residents ask for data center moratorium🛑 The Franklin Press · Aug 19, 2026
Patterson extends data center moratorium through July 2027🛑 CBS News · Aug 19, 2026National press
Westover council approves six-month moratorium on data cente...🛑 Shelby County Reporter · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Mayor and council approve rezoning for Burkhalter data center by 3-2 vote🛑 Statesboro Herald · Aug 19, 2026Local press
VB council votes on 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WAVY.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Raleigh is the largest city in the state without a data center moratorium. Why?🛑 WRAL · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Commissioners reject attempts to pause data center project🛑 The Rant | Sanford, N.C. · Aug 19, 2026
Residents urge ask Butler to hold off on rezoning land for data center’s third phase🛑 The Shenandoah Sentinel · Aug 19, 2026Local press
First reading of data center moratorium passes through City Council🛑 FOX13 Memphis · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Westover City Council unanimously approves 6-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WBMA · Aug 19, 2026Local press
City of Westover approves data center moratorium🛑 cbs42.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Visalia council moves towards data center ban🛑 The Sun-Gazette Newspaper · Aug 18, 2026Local press
City of Rochester holds public meeting to discuss proposed data center ordinance⚠️ WMUR · Aug 18, 2026Local press
County commissioners impose six-month data center moratorium🛑 Sunnyside Sun · Aug 18, 2026Local press
City of Waterloo considering three-month data center moratorium💧 KCRG · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data-center ban among 22 issues on Nov. 3 ballot, including 3 money issues for Southwest Licking school district voters⚖️ The Reporting Project · Aug 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Waterloo weighs data center moratorium amid resident debate💧 kwwl.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Waterloo weighs data center moratorium amid resident debate💧 KWWL · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Pushing Back on the Cloud: The First Statewide Moratorium🛑 Rockefeller Institute of Government · Aug 18, 2026
Volusia County considers permanent ban on large-scale data centers🛑 WFTV · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Chewelah sets public hearing on data center moratorium🛑 chewelahindependent.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Kalamazoo city commission sends data center moratorium to planning commission🛑 WKZO · Aug 18, 2026Local press
What’s inside proposed data center ordinance for Bay City⚠️ MLive.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium may come up in the next legislative session🛑 krwg.org · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Caddo Commission sends data center moratorium to committee🛑 Shreveport Times · Aug 18, 2026Local press
How to Use Your Community’s Data Center Moratorium🛑 Tech Policy Press · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
How to Use Your Community’s Data Center Moratorium🛑 Tech Policy Press · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
City Council Holds Public Hearing to Discuss Data Centers in Rochester, Considers Amendments to City Ordinances⚠️ The Rochester Post (.gov) · Aug 18, 2026Official / .gov
Ordinance would regulate data centers -⚠️ Minot Daily News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Residents pack Lower Mount Bethel meeting to weigh in on data center ordinance⚠️ wfmz.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Kalamazoo city commission adopts moratorium to prevent data center development🛑 WWMT · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Elkhart Council advances data center, battery storage moratorium🛑 WNDU · Aug 18, 2026Local press
New Volusia County ordinance aims to block large-scale data centers⚠️ WFTV · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Elkhart City Council considers data center moratorium🛑 WSBT · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Harrington City Council rejects data center ordinance after heated community meeting⚠️ wboc.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Harrington City Council rejects data center ordinance after heated community meeting⚠️ WBOC TV · Aug 18, 2026Local press
San Jose debates data center moratorium while new review standards take shape🛑 Local News Matters · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Arvada City Council mulling 18-month partial moratorium on data centers🛑 Arvada Press · Aug 17, 2026
Elkhart City Council to discuss data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data centers in Patterson? Here’s why city leaders could extend moratorium🛑 Modesto Bee · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data centers in Patterson? Here’s why city leaders could extend moratorium🛑 Modesto Bee · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Angels Camp Eyes Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
San Jose Spotlight: San Jose Residents Push For Data Center Moratorium🛑 SFGATE · Aug 17, 2026
Swatara township passes data center, residential forest revision ordinance⚠️ LebTown · Aug 17, 2026
Caddo commissioner wants moratorium, deeper look at data center impacts🛑 Shreveport Times · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Council to Vote on Data Center Moratorium as Part of Tuesday’s Meeting🛑 The Anderson Observer · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium rejected🛑 Beloit Daily News · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Ex-farm bureau chief invites AI data center developers to buy his land —argues blocked $6.3B project will just move to willing neighbors, defies 500-jurisdiction moratorium wave and 70% public opposition🛑 Tom's Hardware · Aug 16, 2026National press
San Jose residents push for data center moratorium🛑 San José Spotlight · Aug 15, 2026
Salisbury planning commission recommends one-year data center moratorium🛑 WBOC TV · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Elkhart city council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Elkhart city council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Edgerton calls citizen petition ‘void and invalid,’ files suit to block data center ban🛑 KCTV · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Salisbury planning commission recommends one-year data center moratorium🛑 WBOC TV · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Judge hits pause on hearings in lawsuit challenging Oxmoor Valley data center⚖️ wbhm.org · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Bemidji considers data center moratorium with possible code updates🛑 KAXE · Aug 14, 2026Local press
City of Janesville taps public to shape data center 'companion ordinance'⚠️ GazetteXtra · Aug 14, 2026
Public hearing set for Southport data center moratorium🛑 WECT · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Voters have a choice on a data center moratorium | Opinion🛑 South Bend Tribune · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Hayward Council to consider move to ban data centers at its Sept. 15 meeting🛑 City of Hayward (.gov) · Aug 14, 2026Official / .gov
Hayward Council to consider move to ban data centers at its Sept. 15 meeting🛑 City of Hayward (.gov) · Aug 14, 2026Official / .gov
Negaunee City Council narrowly passes strict data center ordinance⚠️ myupnow.com · Aug 14, 2026
Calaveras supervisors seek data center pause. 'This does not fit our landscape’🛑 Modesto Bee · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Will Gov. Spanberger issue data center moratorium? Here's what she said⚖️ WJLA · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Malone joins local leaders in call for data center moratorium vote🛑 LancasterOnline · Aug 13, 2026
Sen. Malone, Local Leaders Call For Senate to Return to Session to Vote on AI Data Center Moratorium🛑 PoliticsPA · Aug 13, 2026
Calaveras Supervisors Agree On Need For AI Data Center Moratorium🛑 myMotherLode.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Residents press for data center pause🛑 burnettcountysentinel.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Buffalo Township pauses data center proposals while it establishes an ordinance to deal with them🛑 TribLIVE.com · Aug 13, 2026
Fiscal Court Gives Second Reading To Data Center Moratorium⚖️ The Harrodsburg Herald · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Harrodsburg To Draft Data Center Moratorium🛑 The Harrodsburg Herald · Aug 13, 2026Local press
King of Prussia data center fight could be paused by developer’s lawsuit⚖️ Inquirer.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Port: A data center moratorium is the opposite of local control and property rights🛑 InForum · Aug 13, 2026
Volusia County Council to vote on data center moratorium. What's next?🛑 news-journalonline.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Ellsworth weighs temporary ban on data center development🛑 Bangor Daily News · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Kershaw County Council considers one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WLTX · Aug 12, 2026Local press
DC BLOX Sues Metro Over Data Center Moratorium⚖️ Nashville Scene · Aug 12, 2026
AI data center developers begin suing local jurisdictions behind bans and moratoriums — claims range from officials exceeding authority to violations of due process and equal protection laws🛑 Tom's Hardware · Aug 12, 2026National press
Moffat County commissioners discuss data center moratorium, address transparency questions🛑 Steamboat Pilot · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Johnson’s data center moratorium adds uncertainty to a market already losing ground🛑 Crain's Chicago Business · Aug 12, 2026
Crestview City Council votes to move toward data center ban🛑 Get The Coast · Aug 12, 2026
Moffat County commissioners discuss data center moratorium, address transparency questions🛑 CraigDailyPress.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
North Port data center moratorium: Community meeting set amid resident concerns🛑 ABC7 WWSB · Aug 11, 2026Local press
DC Blox sues over Metro's data center moratorium⚖️ Axios · Aug 11, 2026National press
Counties scramble to respond to data centers, setting moratoriums, a ban🛑 Bethesda Magazine · Aug 11, 2026
Data center developer sues Oakland County suburb over moratorium⚖️ Crain's Detroit · Aug 10, 2026
AI data center bans surge past 500 nationwide as local US politicians begin blocking new developments — growing public outrage and bipartisan pushback threaten big tech expansion plans🛑 Tom's Hardware · Aug 10, 2026National press
Bridgewater Looks To Ban Data Centers, Detention Centers Under Massive Ordinance💧 Patch · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Bridgewater mayor proposes sweeping overhaul of township zoning rules💧 New Jersey Globe · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Bridgewater moves to ban data centers, repeal Route 22 plan💧 Central New Jersey News · Aug 6, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say🛑 Reuters · Aug 4, 2026Wire service
Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until ERCOT, PUCT audit energy, water usage💧 houstonpublicmedia.org · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Developer challenges Gloucester County data center ban on free-speech grounds🛑 The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 1, 2026Local press
No data centers here: Peapack-Gladstone poised to ban controversial businesses🛑 New Jersey Hills Media Group · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Caterpillar Drops as State Data Center Bans Threaten AI Power Generator Demand🛑 Tech Times · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Lake Country council approves business park zoning, data centre talk shut down🛑 Kelowna Capital News · Jul 26, 2026
Council pauses zoning tweaks for data centres🛑 Northumberland Free Press · Jul 24, 2026Local press
Rep. Tlaib introduces a bill to ban AI data centers on federal lands💸 House.gov · Jul 23, 2026
Kent County adopts data center regulations, may consider future ban🛑 Spotlight Delaware · Jul 23, 2026
MoCo Councilmembers signal support for 18-month data center moratorium🛑 Bethesda Magazine · Jul 22, 2026
Zoning legislation puts Prince George's data center moratorium in question🛑 NBC4 Washington · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Palo city council approves data center ordinance despite resident opposition⚠️ KCRG · Jul 20, 2026Local press
Mansfield revises zoning to strengthen data center ban🛑 Courier-Post · Jul 20, 2026Local press
The pause that saved the Pines🛑 The Jersey Vindicator · Jul 19, 2026Local press
Americus City Council discusses data center ordinance⚠️ Americus Times-Recorder · Jul 17, 2026Local press
A real estate developer has sued a South Jersey township for $300 million over its data center ban⚖️ Inquirer.com · Jul 17, 2026Local press
EPA Administrator calls statewide data center moratorium a ‘cop out’🛑 Tennessee Lookout · Jul 16, 2026Local press
Approval for rezoning given to pair of proposed Equinix data centers in Cape Town, South Africa🛑 datacenterdynamics.com · Jul 15, 2026Trade press
Trump knocks Hochul’s data center moratorium🛑 Politico · Jul 15, 2026National press
Data Center Developers Anxious After Hochul's Construction Pause🛑 Business Insider · Jul 15, 2026National press
‘I wouldn’t call it panic’: Industry quails at Hochul’s data center pause🛑 Politico · Jul 15, 2026National press
First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers Launched by Governor Kathy Hochul🛑 Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) · Jul 14, 2026Official / .gov
Hochul to approve nation’s first state-level data center pause🛑 Politico · Jul 14, 2026National press
AFP Applauds Gov. Sherrill for Signing Data Center Bill, Choosing Prosperity Over Moratorium💸 Americans for Prosperity · Jul 7, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Data center moratorium still has few takers on Capitol Hill🛑 E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 1, 2026National press
We can’t drink data: Why N.J. needs a moratorium on large-scale data centers | Opinion🛑 NJ.com · Jun 29, 2026Local press
Pa. House passes data center 'pause' along with Shapiro's plan for 'responsible' development🛑 Pennsylvania Capital-Star · Jun 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Pallone Calls for National AI Data Center Moratorium at Energy Subcommittee Markup |🛑 Democrats, Energy and Commerce Committee | (.gov) · Jun 24, 2026Official / .gov
Key House Democrat Calls for a National Data Center Moratorium🛑 Heatmap News · Jun 24, 2026Trade press
Council approves 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Mountain Xpress · Jun 24, 2026
Pallone Supports National AI Data Center Moratorium🛑 Insider NJ · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Pallone calls for national data center moratorium🛑 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 24, 2026National press
Pallone, top Energy Democrat, backs AI data center moratorium🛑 The Hill · Jun 24, 2026National press
Voters Support a Data Center Moratorium🛑 Data For Progress · Jun 23, 2026
How long is enough for a data center moratorium? Residents weigh in🛑 Bethesda Magazine · Jun 17, 2026
Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission recommends 18-month moratorium on data centers🛑 Nebraska Public Media · Jun 17, 2026Local press
Councilmembers Jawando and Mink Call for Diligence and Strong Protections for Residents and Environment Ahead of Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing🛑 Montgomery County, MD (.gov) · Jun 16, 2026Official / .gov
Another N.J. town bans AI data centers after proposal to build one is withdrawn🛑 NJ.com · Jun 11, 2026Local press
‘Your descendants will curse you’: Residents say Box Elder data center moratorium insufficient, oppose Stratos Project🛑 ABC4 Utah · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Updates on the Cloud: More Moratoriums on Data Centers🛑 Rockefeller Institute of Government · Jun 10, 2026
City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework🛑 Seattle City Council Blog (.gov) · Jun 9, 2026Official / .gov
UN warns of global water bankruptcy as AI data centers strain groundwater💧 동아사이언스 · May 30, 2026
Sussex County town officially bans data centers after public pushback🛑 New Jersey Herald · May 29, 2026Local press
AI Data Center Ban Discussed In Lacey🛑 Patch · May 29, 2026Local press
A city at the center of an AI data center frenzy just voted to ban them🛑 Business Insider · May 20, 2026National press
AI data center developers target rural territory to bypass city construction bans and regulations — rural locations allow sites to bypass city council approvals, rezoning votes, land-use reviews, and reduce public scrutiny🛑 Tom's Hardware · May 11, 2026National press
Andover Plans Ban On Ai Data Centers After Tense Meeting And Viral Video🛑 News12 | New Jersey · May 9, 2026Local press
State Data Center Moratorium & Ballot Measure Trends 2026🛑 MultiState · May 7, 2026
Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans🛑 Stockton University · May 5, 2026
State Data Center Moratoriums Stall Despite Local Success🛑 MultiState · Mar 13, 2026
Why States Are Considering Temporary Bans on New Data Centers🛑 National Conference of State Legislatures · Mar 6, 2026
Data Center Moratorium Bills Are Spreading in 2026💸 goodjobsfirst.org · Feb 19, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (38)
Virginia bans data center NDAs as part of new digital infrastructure framework🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Oct 1, 2026Trade press
March starting in Alexandria to rally for Virginia data center moratorium🛑 ALXnow · Sep 23, 2026
Spanberger+proposes+by-right+approval+ban+for+data+centers🛑 valawyersweekly.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
VIRGINIA: Supervisors pass emergency ordinance to regulate data centers at ‘called’ meeting of Monday Sept. 14⚠️ thegazette.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Environment group urges data center pause as power demands surge🛑 FOX 5 DC · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger bans by-right approvals, NDAs for data centers🛑 Virginia Business · Sep 18, 2026Trade press
Zoning Roadblock: Proposed Moss Bluff data center faces immediate land use hurdle🛑 americanpress.com · Sep 17, 2026National press
Virginia's Data Center Alley Moves To Pause New Applications🛑 marketscreener.com · Sep 16, 2026
Virginia’s Data Center Alley Moves to Pause New Applications🛑 Bloomberg.com · Sep 16, 2026Wire service
Richmond approves pause on developing new data centers🛑 KALW · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Planning Commission Tables Data Center Zoning Proposal🛑 Virginia Star · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Virginia needs a data center moratorium now | Guest column🛑 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Data centers should be neither subsidized, nor banned | Opinion🛑 oklahoman.com · Sep 9, 2026
Council delays hearing on data-center ban over concerns about wording🛑 The Northern Virginia Daily · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Did Blackstone Really Get the Data Center Risk Off Bank Balance Sheets?🛑 disruptionbanking.com · Sep 8, 2026
Caddo commissioners reject data center moratorium step🛑 yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Henry County supervisors approve new zoning rules for potential data centers🛑 WSET · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Yadkinville data center projects not affected by county moratorium🛑 Public Radio East · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Yadkinville data center projects not affected by county moratorium🛑 88.5 WFDD · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Yadkinville data center projects not affected by county moratorium🛑 WFAE · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Yadkinville data center projects not affected by county moratorium🛑 WUNC News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Va. primaries tomorrow, data center moratorium, Blanche rescinds $1.8B fund: Sunrise Brief🛑 WTKR · Aug 22, 2026Local press
VB City Council establishes 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city🛑 AOL.com · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia is developing a piecemeal data center moratorium. The potential impacts are complicated.🛑 Cardinal News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Land Banking Explained: A Novel Strategy for Data Center Expansion💸 Data Center Knowledge · Aug 14, 2026Trade press
VA data center moratorium should be left up to communities, Spanberger says🛑 FOX 5 DC · Aug 13, 2026Local press
VA data center moratorium should be left up to communities, Spanberger says🛑 FOX 5 DC · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Spanberger+dismisses+calls+to+pause+data+center+growth+in+Virginia🛑 Virginia Lawyers Weekly · Aug 13, 2026Local press
https://marylandreporter.com/2025/10/25/freedom-bank-wins-an-award-in-dubai🛑 MarylandReporter.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Does Virginia need a moratorium on data center construction and development?🛑 WHRO · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Does Virginia need a moratorium on data center construction and development?🛑 WVTF · Aug 12, 2026Local press
EDITORIAL: Virginia must hit pause on new data centers🛑 The Cavalier Daily · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Counties scramble to respond to data centers, setting moratoriums, a ban🛑 southernmarylandchronicle.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data center boom faces new hurdle as banks weigh community opposition🛑 The Journal Record · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Wall Street Banks Now Count Your Angry Neighbors as a Credit Risk Before Funding a Data Center🛑 Thought Catalog · Aug 10, 2026
Counties scramble to respond to data centers, setting moratoriums, a ban🛑 marylandmatters.org · Aug 10, 2026
Commissioners approve two-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Rocky Mount Telegram · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Virginia state senators call for data center moratorium🛑 NBC4 Washington · Aug 1, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (9)
Man accused of killing wife said marriage was ending: Court documents⚖️ fox5dc.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Microsoft Appeals Virginia SCC's Data Center Transmission Cost Prepayment Rule to State Supreme Court⚖️ finance.biggo.com · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
Altria sues FDA over tobacco product review system⚖️ Virginia Business · Sep 2, 2026Trade press
Community, Conservation Groups Ask Courts To Properly Review Challenges To Data Center Permitting⚖️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Community, Conservation Groups Ask Courts To Properly Review Challenges To Data Center Permitting⚖️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Advocacy groups to ask State Supreme court to decide jurisdiction in Tucker gas plant permit appeals⚖️ West Virginia Watch · Aug 31, 2026
Litigation Impacts on the Substantial Completion of a Data Center Project and Resulting New Energy Needs⚖️ JD Supra · Aug 20, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Why Data Center Development Is Facing a Legal Reckoning⚖️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Virginia Homeowner Sues Amazon Over Data Center Being Built Near His Home: 'It's Just Chaos All the Time'⚖️ Realtor.com · Aug 7, 2026
Policy & legislation (69)
Amazon will ditch data center NDAs and invest $1 billion in host communities as backlash grows💸 The Independent · Oct 2, 2026Local press
LG Electronics bets 150 billion won on AI cooling💧 Korea JoongAng Daily · Oct 1, 2026Local press
LG Electronics Builds U.S. Chiller Factory, Invests 150 Billion Won💸 조선일보 · Oct 1, 2026International press
LG Electronics to Build Chiller Plant in Virginia, Investing KRW 150 Billion to Secure AI Data Center Cooling Market💧 아시아경제 · Sep 30, 2026
Data centers a hot topic in Congressional, state elections⚠️ dominionpost.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Spanberger proposes slate of data center regulations, puts first directives in motion⚠️ Journal Review · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Spanberger proposes slate of data center regulations, puts first directives in motion⚠️ walterborolive.com · Sep 26, 2026
Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals⚠️ The Farmville Herald · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Beth Macy on proposed Roanoke data center: ‘Congress must get involved’⚠️ augustafreepress.com · Sep 23, 2026
Spanberger presses Congress for AI guardrails as states forge ahead⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 22, 2026Local press
The 300-Bill Misfire: How the 2026 Data Center Backlash Aimed at the Wrong Target💸 Substack · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Congressman Eugene Vindman talks data centers in Virginia⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Reject higher taxes, regulatory burden for data centers🏠 Dallas News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
New executive order to regulate data centers⚠️ 13newsnow.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
New Data Centers Worth $68 Billion Disrupted in US, Data Show💸 Bloomberg.com · Sep 21, 2026Wire service
Virginia leaders call for end to secret data center deals, more AI oversight⚠️ WVVA · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals, puts first directives in motion⚠️ insidenova.com · Sep 20, 2026
Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals, puts first directives in motion⚠️ InsideNoVa.com · Sep 20, 2026
Virginia introduces new AI data center regulations⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals, puts first directives in motion⚠️ Loudoun Times-Mirror · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger presents slate of data center regulation proposals, puts first directives in motion⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger Launches New Data Center Regulations⚠️ LoudounNow.com · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger Pushes New Data Center Guardrails in Virginia⚠️ washingtonsun.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger slaps new guardrails on data centers⚠️ Politico · Sep 18, 2026National press
Indian Project Financier’s Data Center Loans Top $1.2 Billion💸 bloomberg.com · Sep 18, 2026Wire service
AI Data Center Restrictions Advance In Congress And Virginia. They Won't Slow Buildout.⚠️ Investor's Business Daily · Sep 17, 2026Local press
10 things to know about the congressional campaigns in Virginia so far⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Virginia Business Quotes McGuireWoods’ Greg Riegle on Data Center Regulatory Landscape⚠️ McGuireWoods · Sep 16, 2026
NextEra, Dominion Offer Virginia Aid to Smooth $67 Billion Deal💸 Bloomberg.com · Sep 14, 2026Wire service
Virginia Congressman’s Data Center Plan Could Cost States Federal Highway Funds⚠️ Law Commentary · Sep 12, 2026
The Myth of Billion Dollar Taxpayer Subsidies to Data Centers💸 Unleash Prosperity · Sep 10, 2026
Virginia congressman pitches national data center plan⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia congressman pitches national data center plan⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virginia Congressman Proposes National Data Center Plan Requiring Data Centers to Pay for their Own Energy Use⚠️ Consumer Federation of America · Sep 9, 2026
Virginia congressman says data centers could be a national security target⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Virginia congressman says data centers could be a national security target⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia congressman says data centers could be a national security target⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Virginia congressman unveils plan to regulate data centers⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Introduces National Data Center Plan⚠️ News India Times · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Virginia congressman says data centers could be a national security target⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers should pay for the electricity they use, Virginia Congressman shares plan💸 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Congressman proposes national data center plan requiring data centers to pay for their own energy use⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Data center plan: Virginia congressman pushes for new regulations⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Watch Data center plan: Virginia congressman pushes for new regulations - FOX LOCAL Washington DC⚠️ FOX One · Sep 9, 2026
Data center plan: Virginia congressman pushes for new regulations⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
New proposal would change how data centers are built and regulated⚠️ fox5dc.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Microsoft Breaks Out Azure Sales at $100 Billion Annualized Pace, Reorganizes AI Segments💸 TradingView · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Microsoft Breaks Out Azure Sales at $100 Billion Annualized Pace, Reorganizes AI Segments💸 Benzinga · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
$100 Billion Virginia Data Center Project Near Civil War Battlefield Collapses After 5 Year Fight by Citizens💸 breitbart.com · Sep 3, 2026
The $100 billion (about 140 trillion won) U.S. data center project, which was promoted by the artifi..💸 매일경제 · Sep 3, 2026
Public opinion shifts toward data center regulation⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Local opposition halts $130 billion in U.S. data center development💸 Futura, le média qui explore le monde · Aug 28, 2026International press
Reports: Nscale cuts $45 billion deal with Anthropic for data center space at Monarch Compute Campus💸 WV MetroNews · Aug 27, 2026
DC data center startup Emerald AI hits $1 billion valuation💸 Technical.ly · Aug 27, 2026
Anthropic to rent AI computing power from Nscale for $45 billion, source says💸 Reuters · Aug 26, 2026Wire service
Anthropic to Pay Nscale $45 Billion for AI Computing Power💸 Bloomberg.com · Aug 26, 2026Wire service
Nscale Targets $3 Billion IPO as AI Data Center Demand Soars💸 PYMNTS.com · Aug 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska signs $1.19 billion deal to build data centers in US💸 The American Bazaar · Aug 20, 2026Trade press
The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready?⚠️ nny360.com · Aug 17, 2026
Data centers are coming, is Congress ready?⚠️ Jefferson City News Tribune · Aug 16, 2026Local press
'The same story': Morrisey data center plan doubles down on industry regulation gaps⚠️ Charleston Gazette-Mail · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Skanska signs an additional contract for a data center in Virginia, USA, worth USD 238M, about SEK 2.2 billion💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
The data centers are coming. Is Congress ready?⚠️ Roll Call · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Virginia Study on Data Centers Calls for Tighter Water Regulations💧 Insurance Journal · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Virginia Regulator Mandates Data Centers Pay Direct Transmission Costs⚠️ eponline.com · Aug 7, 2026
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations💧 AP News · Jul 24, 2026Wire service
Data Centers' Emergency Diesel Generators Spew Noise, Fumes That VA Won't Regulate: Report🔊 Patch · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Virginia couldn't stop Sterling data center's 24-hour diesel generator use, regulator says🏭 WUSA9 · Jul 20, 2026Local press
Digital Realty falls 5% after taking $3.5 billion stake in Blackstone's Virginia data centers💸 CNBC · Jun 30, 2026National press
Electric bills & the grid (53)
A 120-foot mock reactor in the Virginia hills sat silent for a decade, and two veterans schooled in rocket deadlines revived it to chase the data center power crisis bearing down on American grids⚠️ Energies Media · Oct 1, 2026
Data Center Electricity Tax Pays for Lower Marketplace Premiums for About 200,000 Virginians💸 theroanokestar.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Virginia energy plan targets rising power demand, affordability and data-center costs⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Taxes from data center electricity helps lower health insurance rates for 200,000 Virginians. There may be a catch to this revenue stream, though.💸 Cardinal News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Biggest US Grid Suspends Plan for Data Center Power Auction⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 30, 2026Wire service
Support mounts for Valley Link transmission project as Virginia’s power needs intensify⚠️ Daily Energy Insider · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Spanberger talks data centers, energy costs at Climate Forward event⚠️ 13newsnow.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Microsoft ‘preserving its ability’ to challenge data center transmission costs decision⚠️ Utility Dive · Sep 18, 2026Trade press
Opinion: Data centers, grid strain and the role of wind ener...⚠️ The Wilson Times · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data centers, grid strain and the role of wind energy⚠️ NC Newsline · Sep 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data centers, grid strain and the role of wind energy⚠️ News From The States · Sep 17, 2026
A 40 acre farm in central Virginia has a dam between two ponds and blueberries under the route, while the transmission line crossing it was drawn for data centers rather than the reactor beside it⚠️ Energies Media · Sep 16, 2026
PJM proposes ride-through rules for large data center loads⚠️ TechTarget · Sep 15, 2026
AI data centers are breaking an electric grid built for a different era💸 qz.com · Sep 15, 2026National press
ComEd’s crackdown thins the data-center pipeline — a break for the strained power grid⚠️ Crain's Chicago Business · Sep 15, 2026
PJM proposes ride-through rules for large data center loads⚠️ techtarget.com · Sep 15, 2026
PJM Proposes Reliability Standards to Manage Large Load Disconnection Events⚠️ PJM Inside Lines · Sep 10, 2026
New Virginia transmission line could clear 763 acres in county left with the burden, not the power⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
New Virginia transmission line could clear 763 acres in county left with the burden, not the power⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Centers Are Driving Pollution And Power Demand — EVs Can Help🏭 Forbes · Sep 9, 2026National press
Data Centers Are Driving Pollution And Power Demand. EVs Can Help.🏭 Forbes · Sep 9, 2026National press
Data Centers Are Driving Pollution And Power Demand — EVs Can Help🏭 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Power grid auction falls short of meeting 2028-29 energy needs, organizing group cites data centers⚠️ The Richmonder · Sep 6, 2026
Global Crackdown on Phantom Power Demand from Data Centers⚠️ 조선일보 · Sep 6, 2026International press
Data Centers' Fake Power Demands Spark Global Scrutiny⚠️ chosun.com · Sep 4, 2026International press
LETTER: If grid is not ready, will data center run on polluting gas?⚠️ Ozaukee Press · Sep 2, 2026
National security expert warns of power grid vulnerability due to strain from data centers⚠️ nbcwashington.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Dominion Energy (NYSE:D) In Focus As Data Centers Drive Record Power Demand⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 1, 2026
National security expert warns of power grid vulnerability due to strain from data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 1, 2026Local press
3 principles to make AI data centers good grid citizens⚠️ Utility Dive · Sep 1, 2026Trade press
News Links: Supervisors Face Data Center Overlay as Dominion Warns the Grid Is Strained⚠️ Potomac Local News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Solar pulled South Africa out of an energy crisis. Data centers now want preferential access to that grid⚠️ Factor This · Aug 31, 2026
Electricity use spurring data centers’ growing water footprint: Ceres💧 ESG Dive · Aug 31, 2026
New proposal from grid operator PJM would require data centers to bring their own power⚠️ WWBT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
PJM proposal would require data centers to bring their own power⚠️ Fredericksburg Free Press · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data center load made up 9% of PJM wholesale costs so far in 2026: market monitor⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
New proposal from grid operator PJM would require data centers to bring their own power⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 27, 2026Local press
News | Virginia weighs who should pay for power grid expansion as data centers multiply⚠️ CoStar · Aug 26, 2026
Data centers can vanish from the grid in seconds; reliability rules need to catch up⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Data centers drive up Dominion's electricity costs💸 Inspenet · Aug 16, 2026
PJM considering changes to interconnection reliability requirements for data centers following mass outage⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 13, 2026Trade press
On a square-foot basis, cannabis growhouses use more power than data centers. Why isn't their electricity use being taxed?💸 Cardinal News · Aug 13, 2026Local press
PJM Weighs New Rules After 3.8 GW Data Centre Load Drop⚠️ ET Datacenters · Aug 13, 2026
Dominion ordered to directly assign some transmission costs to data centers⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
PJM eyes data center, crypto reliability requirements after 3.8 GW of load trips offline⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
3.8 GW Load Drop Prompts Potential PJM Data Center Rules⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
SCC requires data centers in Virginia to pay for new transmission infrastructure⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia orders data centers to pay for new transmission infrastructure⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
PJM, Dominion Review Large Load Transfer Event⚠️ PJM Inside Lines · Aug 11, 2026
Virginia sets path to charge data centers for grid links⚠️ TechInformed · Aug 11, 2026
Virginia's AI boom quietly drained the entire regional electricity grid💸 TechRadar · Aug 10, 2026National press
Virginia Data Centers Must Pay for New Transmission Infrastructure⚠️ Northern Virginia Magazine · Aug 7, 2026
Commercial electricity sales have soared in Virginia, driven by data centers💸 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov) · May 5, 2026Official / .gov
Water & environment (61)
Data center boom puts water, power costs and Catholic concerns on the ballot💧 National Catholic Reporter · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Wood Haven project in Roanoke County confirmed as potential data center, will use Spring Hollow water💧 cardinalnews.org · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data center pollution will change in Virginia, officials say🏭 WUSA9 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations🏭 CBS News · Sep 16, 2026National press
A tobacco-and-dairy county in southern Virginia killed a plan for 12 data centers and a 3,500-megawatt gas plant. Residents organized with help from the Southern Environmental Law Center, and county supervisors voted it down 6–1 in April 2025.⚠️ ScienceBlog.com · Sep 16, 2026
Microsoft Faces Proposed Penalty Over Leesburg Data Center Air Pollution🏭 Hoodline · Sep 16, 2026
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds⚠️ The Morning Call · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 16, 2026Local press
VA Orders Microsoft To Pay $2.5 Million For Leesburg Data Center Air Pollution🏭 Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
VA Orders Microsoft To Pay $2.5 Million For Leesburg Data Center Air Pollution🏭 Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Microsoft Ordered to Pay $2.5M for Leesburg Data Center Pollution🏭 Northern Virginia Magazine · Sep 16, 2026
Breakfast links: Virginia issues $2.5 million fine for Microsoft data center emissions⚖️ Greater Greater Washington · Sep 16, 2026
Rising concerns about AI's environmental impact drive calls to limit data centers in the US⚠️ ABC10 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Rising concerns about AI's environmental impact drive calls to limit data centers in the US⚠️ 11Alive.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds⚠️ The Independent · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Americans are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of AI, new poll finds⚠️ ABC27 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
DEQ Requires Microsoft to Pay $2.5M for Leesburg Data Center Air Pollution🏭 loudounnow.com · Sep 15, 2026
Microsoft to pay record $2.5M penalty for violating data center emissions permit in Leesburg🛑 Loudoun Times-Mirror · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Joe Friday: Just The Facts (Part Two) — Cooling, Water, Power, Land💧 pjmedia.com · Sep 15, 2026
WV data center secrecy and pollution issues loom large amid growing AI risks⚖️ Albemarle Observer · Sep 14, 2026Local press
WV data center secrecy and pollution issues loom large amid growing AI risks⚖️ herald-dispatch.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
WV data center secrecy and pollution issues loom large amid growing AI risks⚖️ wvpress.org · Sep 12, 2026
WV data center secrecy and pollution issues loom large amid growing AI risks⚖️ wvgazettemail.com · Sep 12, 2026Local press
WV data center secrecy and pollution issues loom large amid growing AI risks⚖️ lincolnjournal.com · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Amazon drops bid to tap depleted Virginia aquifer for data center amid backlash💧 The Cool Down · Sep 12, 2026
Amazon drops bid to tap depleted Virginia aquifer for data center amid backlash💧 yahoo.com · Sep 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia county is using eminent domain to seize a farmer's land for data center water💧 yahoo.com · Sep 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia kept its climate law. Dominion sees a loophole.⚠️ Canary Media · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
The hidden environmental cost of AI data centers⚠️ dw.com · Sep 4, 2026
Sam Altman Says AI Data Center Water Fears Are a 'Meme' That Won't Hold Up to Scrutiny💧 finance.biggo.com · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Amazon changes course on water use for Virginia data center campus💧 Maryland Matters · Aug 31, 2026
Amazon changes course on water use for Virginia data center campus💧 newsfromthestates.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Amazon changes course on water use for Virginia data center campus💧 Yahoo · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
New survey finds growing opposition to data centers as concerns over water, power rise💧 WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New survey finds growing opposition to data centers as concerns over water, power rise💧 WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Map Shows States Using the Most Water for Data Centers💧 Newsweek · Aug 27, 2026National press
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions💧 eponline.com · Aug 26, 2026
EPA Plan Could Let Data Centers Skip Public Pollution Hearings🏭 Gadget Review · Aug 26, 2026Local press
The hidden water liability of AI data centers💧 Trellis Group · Aug 26, 2026
US gov't moves to suppress pushback on data centers by removing requirements for public input on pollution — EPA change would allow air pollution permits without publicizing them🛑 Tom's Hardware · Aug 26, 2026National press
Amazon changes course on water use for King George data center campus💧 Virginia Mercury · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions💧 eponline.com · Aug 26, 2026
Data Center Power Needs Threaten Water Supplies in Stressed US Regions💧 eponline.com · Aug 26, 2026
Water fight erupts over Amazon data center proposal in King George💧 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Data centers are drinking more water, but overall water use in Virginia has gone down anyway. Here are the numbers.💧 Cardinal News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Google seeks to protect water while building data centers💧 WAVY.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Google seeks to protect water while building data centers💧 WAVY.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Water fight erupts over Amazon data center proposal in King George💧 Roanoke Times · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Data centers in Virginia need to conserve water during drought, group says💧 Henry County Enterprise · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Perfect storm: Drought, data centers and NDAs💧 Prince William Times · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Virginia Experts Concerned About Long-Term Water Impact of Google Data Center💧 WDBJ7 · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Virginia experts concerned about long-term water impact of Google data center💧 WDBJ7 · Aug 12, 2026Local press
The main lesson from DEQ’s groundwater report: Va. must budget to live within environmental limits💧 Virginia Mercury · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data centers at center of Virginia battles over taxes, environment, and jobs🏠 peoplesworld.org · Jul 9, 2026
How Virginia data centers could reduce water use and environmental impacts with new technology💧 WSLS · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Virginia's drought is so severe even data centers face the same water limits as everyone else💧 The Cool Down · Jun 24, 2026
Why Data Center Water Use Should Alarm Virginians💧 Blue Virginia · Jun 23, 2026
Virginia slaps data centers with big new tax — but no climate rules🏠 Canary Media · Jun 23, 2026Trade press
Four Va. counties will pump almost 20 million gallons of water a day to Amazon. Cause for concern?💧 Virginia Mercury · Jun 19, 2026Local press
After Virginia approved a gas-powered data center without public input, residents turned to a local environmental group for answers⚠️ DC News Now · Jun 9, 2026Local press
What’s in the water? What we know and don’t know about data center water discharge in Virginia💧 Virginia Mercury · Jun 1, 2026Local press
Noise & health (4)
Wealthy residents of homes on once-quiet Virginia cul-de-sac now only hear distressing hum from multiple data centers plopped feet from their backyards🔊 Daily Mail · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Wealthy residents of homes on once-quiet Virginia cul-de-sac now only hear distressing hum from multiple data centers plopped feet from their backyards🔊 Daily Mail · Sep 30, 2026Local press
545 employees of VCU Health contractor face layoffs🏭 Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Roanoke gets state funding injection for health sciences🏭 Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Community pushback (71)
Backlash Engulfs West Virginia Data Center Law⚠️ RTO Insider · Oct 1, 2026Trade press
Residents in once-quiet Virginia town suffer from loud data centers⚠️ Daily Mail · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Residents living 200 feet from a Virginia data center reveal what it’s really like⚠️ Fox News · Sep 29, 2026National press
Group Requests Public Hearing for 289-Acre Fredericksburg Data Center Project Affecting Wetlands⚠️ northernvirginiamag.com · Sep 29, 2026
What Virginia's data-center backlash shows about how Americans feel right now — and it's not just anger⚠️ Fortune · Sep 28, 2026National press
Reporter's Notebook: Why data center fights cut across party lines⚠️ NPR · Sep 26, 2026National press
AI Data Center Boom Creates Blue-Collar Jobs Amid Backlash⚠️ techbuzz.ai · Sep 26, 2026
The blue-collar AI job market is booming. Will data center backlash make it go bust?⚠️ CNBC · Sep 26, 2026National press
The blue-collar AI job market is booming. Will data center backlash make it go bust?⚠️ CNBC · Sep 26, 2026National press
Planned D.C. Data Center Party Draws Online Backlash Amid Virginia Power-Cost Debate⚠️ Hoodline · Sep 24, 2026
Microsoft, Google Confront Rising Data Center Backlash⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 23, 2026Wire service
Virginia Tightens Data Center Restrictions Amid Political Backlash⚠️ Insurance Journal · Sep 21, 2026Local press
The data center backlash is reshaping American politics — one community at a time⚠️ NPR · Sep 21, 2026National press
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ The Economic Times · Sep 18, 2026International press
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ Sacramento Bee · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ Reuters · Sep 18, 2026Wire service
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ Forth.News · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ CNA · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
PSC plans hearing on proposed rules under West Virginia's recent data center law⚠️ WVOW Radio · Sep 18, 2026Local press
A 2,100-acre data-centre project was proposed near a Civil War battlefield park in Virginia; residents fo⚠️ The Times of India · Sep 17, 2026International press
US House targets data centers as midterm backlash grows⚠️ RTL Today · Sep 16, 2026
Data center backlash heats up⚠️ Bond Buyer · Sep 15, 2026
In Virginia’s Data Center Hub, a County Fights to Reclaim Control⚠️ TheEnergyMag · Sep 15, 2026
In Virginia’s Data Center Hub, a County Fights to Reclaim Control⚠️ TheEnergyMag · Sep 15, 2026
West Fargo residents to discuss data center development⚠️ InForum · Sep 14, 2026
Trump pushes data centers. That puts him in opposition to many of his supporters.⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Citizens Continue to Oppose Data Centers⚠️ Patriot Publishing LLC · Sep 10, 2026
Virginia’s data center backlash spills into midterms and more state headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virginia’s data center backlash spills into midterms and more state headlines⚠️ cbs19news.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virginia’s data center backlash spills into midterms and more state headlines⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents rely on Freedom of Information Act requests to fight data centers⚠️ wvtf.org · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virginia's data center backlash spills into midterms — and 2027⚠️ axios.com · Sep 9, 2026National press
These dividend stocks could catch a tailwind from data center pushback⚠️ CNBC · Sep 8, 2026National press
Public Hearing On Data Center Power Rules Scheduled⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 8, 2026Local press
The fight against data centers is bringing Americans together | Opinion⚠️ Times-Standard · Sep 6, 2026Local press
WSAZ Investigates | Residents react to new data center announcement⚠️ WSAZ · Sep 4, 2026Local press
AI Money Floods State Fights Over Data Centers⚠️ readsludge.com · Sep 3, 2026
Data center backlash fuels push for state restrictions⚠️ Finance & Commerce · Sep 3, 2026
Australia's Data Centre Boom Sparks Resource Fight⚠️ The Tech Buzz · Sep 3, 2026
Public Hearing On Edsall Road Substation For Plaza 500 Data Center Postponed As Opposition Grows⚠️ Patch · Sep 2, 2026Local press
AI Data Centers Face Growing — And Bipartisan — Pushback [Patch Survey]⚠️ Patch · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Data center backlash is panicking tech oligarchs ahead of midterms⚠️ Salon.com · Sep 2, 2026
Public hearing on Winchester Gateway data center set for Wednesday⚠️ The Northern Virginia Daily · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Will public backlash kill Virginia’s data center boom?⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Data center backlash scrambles US midterm politics⚠️ France 24 · Aug 30, 2026Local press
The Data Center Backlash Is a Rare Bright Spot in American Politics⚠️ The New Republic · Aug 27, 2026Local press
No Byte Tonight: Fred Council Unplugs $23M I-95 Data Center 7–0 After Midnight Hearing⚠️ Potomac Local News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Backlash Grows As Politics And Panic Collide⚠️ Evrim Ağacı · Aug 26, 2026
Virginia residents demand transparency over Stack data center project⚠️ UA.NEWS · Aug 26, 2026
Data center backlash is preventing cities from learning how to handle them⚠️ Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists · Aug 26, 2026Local press
When the Cloud Leaves the Ground: America’s Data Center Revolt Meets a Global Contest for Compute⚠️ The Washington Stand · Aug 25, 2026
Data Center Boom Faces Pushback from Local Communities⚠️ Supply Chain Brain · Aug 25, 2026
When data center development meets community and government backlash⚠️ pei-privaterealestate.com · Aug 24, 2026
Residents Urged to Demand Disclosure Before Data Center Deals Are Signed⚠️ theroanokestar.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Voters question Virginia’s direction and oppose sales tax exemption for data centers, new Commonwealth Poll finds🏠 VCU Wilder School · Aug 20, 2026
OVHcloud’s data center strategy: Reuse, retrofit and reduce backlash💸 fierce-network.com · Aug 19, 2026
As Va. officials weigh data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding⚠️ Henrico Citizen · Aug 17, 2026Local press
As Va. officials weigh data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding⚠️ Loudoun Times-Mirror · Aug 17, 2026Local press
As Va. officials weigh data center pushback, report details industry’s public service funding⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Guest Commentary: Stop fighting the wrong AI battle⚠️ Orlando Sentinel · Aug 16, 2026Local press
MANUFACTURED BACKLASH: How Big Green Astroturf Is Sabotaging North America’s AI Future – Tammy Nemeth & David Blackmon⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Aug 15, 2026
Lenders scrutinize US data center financing as community opposition builds⚠️ news8000.com · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Debate Draws Crowd as Residents Demand Transparency, Local Control⚠️ Royal Examiner · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Town Halls Rally Around Science⚠️ Style Weekly · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Lenders scrutinize US data center financing as community opposition builds⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
Lenders scrutinize US data center financing as community opposition builds⚠️ Reuters · Aug 10, 2026Wire service
Who pays for data center power lines? Virginia hearing could change the answer⚠️ WUSA9 · Jul 15, 2026Local press
‘We are bearing the burden, not them’: Virginia residents voice data center frustrations at rally⚠️ WRIC ABC 8News · Jul 11, 2026Local press
Memo: Virginia residents sour on data centers, according to several recent polls⚠️ Stand.earth · Jun 9, 2026
Projects & construction (66)
LG Electronics Builds Virginia Chiller Plant as AI Data Centers Drive Cooling Demand💧 Koreabizwire · Oct 2, 2026
LG Electronics Targets AI Data Center Cooling Market with U.S., Korea Capacity Expansion💧 Korea IT Times · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Munis won't play big role in AI buildout, says BlackRock⚠️ Bond Buyer · Oct 1, 2026
LG Electronics to Build Chiller Plant in Virginia for AI Data Centers⚠️ Seoul Economic Daily · Oct 1, 2026Local press
LG Electronics to invest $110 mil. for chiller facilities in US, Korea⚠️ The Korea Times · Oct 1, 2026Local press
LG Electronics to Build U.S. Chiller Plant for AI Data Centers⚠️ Businesskorea · Oct 1, 2026
LG Electronics to build chiller factory in Virginia, expand domestic lines⚠️ 헤럴드경제 · Oct 1, 2026
LG Electronics to Build First US Chiller Plant in Virginia, Targeting AI Data Center Cooling Demand💧 finance.biggo.com · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
LG Electronics to Build Chiller Plant in Virginia for AI Data Centers⚠️ Seoul Economic Daily · Sep 30, 2026Local press
‘Substantial issues and deficiencies’: Prince William planning staff pooh-poohs latest Four Seasons data center proposals⚖️ InsideNoVa.com · Sep 29, 2026
Homebuilders say ICE enforcement is slowing Virginia construction and more headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Virginia-Looks-to-Build-a-Secure-Energy-Future-With-Plentiful-Power⚠️ The Daily Signal · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Control the data center buildout before it controls us⚠️ Times Union · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Building Gas Plants More Important Than Dominion Sale, Data Center Politics⚠️ royalexaminer.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Virginia’s new data center rules raise questions for construction⚠️ Construction Dive · Sep 24, 2026
Virginia’s new data center rules raise questions for construction⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Land deal reveals new details — and new questions — about proposed data center in Roanoke County⚠️ WSLS · Sep 24, 2026Local press
While GPUs Get the Headlines, These 3 Stocks Build the Networks That Actually Move Data⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Prince William Supervisors Approve Major Limits On By-Right Data Center Development: Report⚠️ Patch · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Klover's President On Building Data Center Enclosures Off-Site⚠️ globaldatacenterhub.com · Sep 23, 2026
Roanoke Council Approves Ethics Panel Amid Data Center Land Sale Fallout⚠️ theroanokestar.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spanberger outlines proposed plan on data centers⚠️ WRIC ABC 8News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine talks data centers, building transparency⚠️ WSLS · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Construction backlog rebounded in August as more firms won data centers⚠️ Construction Dive · Sep 16, 2026
AI Data-Center Construction Is Sending Tradesmen Across the Country. A Traveling Pipefitter Needs to Know Where His Pension Money Lands.⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
PWC Planning Commission Recommends Stricter Data Center Approval Process⚠️ Patch · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Munters expands Virginia data center cooling campus💧 Refindustry · Sep 14, 2026
Should Virginia limit the construction of new data centers?⚠️ dnronline.com · Sep 13, 2026
Sale of land for potential data center approved at I-81/581 interchange⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Developer withdraws proposed North Loop data center in former Star Tribune printing plant⚠️ MPR News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Munters expands its Daleville campus amid booming data center demand⚠️ WSLS · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Munters Completes Expansion of Data Center Cooling Campus in Daleville, Virginia💧 marketscreener.com · Sep 11, 2026
Munters completes expansion of data center cooling campus in Daleville, Virginia💧 Yahoo Finance UK · Sep 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Munters completes expansion of data center cooling campus in Daleville, Virginia💧 finance.yahoo.com · Sep 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Munters completes expansion of data center campus in Virginia⚠️ marketscreener.com · Sep 11, 2026
Munters completes expansion of data center cooling campus in Daleville, Virginia💧 marketscreener.com · Sep 11, 2026
Munters completes expansion of data center cooling campus in Daleville, Virginia💧 Cision News · Sep 11, 2026
Most speakers at Hashmi event raise concerns over proposed NextEra-Dominion merger⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Article | Democrat representing Virginia’s data center alley proposes national plan for build-out⚠️ POLITICO Pro · Sep 9, 2026National press
WV Builds Data Center Strategy Around Growth and Local Revenue💸 Conduit Street Blog · Sep 8, 2026
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Opinion: Building data centers could yield huge influx of state revenue⚠️ San Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 3, 2026Local press
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans⚠️ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 3, 2026National press
News | Global data centre investment doubles in the second quarter, Colliers finds⚠️ CoStar · Sep 3, 2026
Virginia's job losses are accelerating, economic report says. Data center construction may be propping up the economy.⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center market faces all-time low vacancies despite record-breaking construction⚠️ Construction Dive · Sep 2, 2026
Amazon Withdraws Groundwater Permit for 869-Acre Virginia Data Center Campus💧 citybiz · Aug 31, 2026
LG Electronics to Build Chiller Plant in Virginia, Its First Overseas Production Base in 16 Years⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
LG Electronics to Build Chiller Plant in Virginia for AI Data Centers⚠️ Seoul Economic Daily · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Data center market faces all-time low vacancies despite record-breaking construction⚠️ Channel Dive · Aug 28, 2026
Broadband Breakfast on September 16, 2026: How Data Center Builders See The Politics🛑 broadbandbreakfast.com · Aug 28, 2026
This Virginia county hasn't gone a day in 16 years without a data center under construction⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 27, 2026
This Virginia county hasn't gone a day in 16 years without a data center under construction⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
EPA Proposes Ending Mandatory Public Comment on Minor-Source Data Center Permits🛑 Tech Times · Aug 26, 2026Local press
AI data center builder Nscale reportedly seeking $3B IPO⚠️ SiliconANGLE · Aug 22, 2026Trade press
Hanover leaders recommend approval of Iron Horse data center campus⚠️ WRIC ABC 8News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Hanover leaders recommend approval of Iron Horse data center campus⚠️ WRIC ABC 8News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Building data centers right⚠️ Washington Examiner · Aug 21, 2026Local press
People pack a North Loop Neighborhood Association meeting over proposed data center⚠️ kare11.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
CRE Market Rankings Shift As Investors Target Specialized Assets⚠️ Globest · Aug 17, 2026
Skanska Lands $238 Million Data Center Expansion Deal in Virginia⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska AB Signs Additional Contract With Existing Client For Data Center Construction In Virginia, USA Worth USD 238 Million, About SEK 2,200 Million⚠️ marketscreener.com · Aug 13, 2026
Virginia Data Center Expansion: Skanska Secures $238M Contract for Second Campus Building⚠️ Construction Review · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Part 2. Archbald Faces Big Expansion with 6 Data Centers⚠️ USA Herald · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Virginia Approves First-of-Its-Kind Data Center Power Consumption Tax🏠 Kiplinger · Jul 8, 2026
Virginia Approves First-Ever Data Center Power Tax🏠 Data Center Knowledge · Jun 23, 2026Trade press
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TeraWulf Spikes 7% as Digital Power Stocks Rebound; IREN Climbs 6%, Cipher Digital Rises 4%⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Oct 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
FOIA Friday: Virginia faces scrutiny over public records transparency⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Virginia Energy Plan Considers How to Achieve Net Zero with Demand Growth⚠️ RTO Insider · Oct 2, 2026Trade press
New Virginia energy plan looks at data centers' impact on energy demand⚠️ timesnews.net · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Cost of living tops concerns in two Virginia House races⚠️ The Center Square · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goals⚠️ WTOP News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
LG Electronics Establishes First U.S. Factory to Produce Chillers for AI Data Center Cooling💧 PHCPPros · Oct 1, 2026
Virginia Launches Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ The National Law Review · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Trump says he ‘wouldn’t necessarily like’ a data center right next to his house⚠️ Yahoo News UK · Oct 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger unveils energy plan to meet growing Virginia demand⚠️ Cardinal News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Virginia energy plan targets utility costs, data center growth💸 The Black Chronicle · Oct 1, 2026Local press
LG Selects Virginia For New U.S. Chiller Plant To Support Data Center Growth⚠️ Business Facilities · Oct 1, 2026
LG's New U.S. Factory Will Produce Chillers for AI Data Centers⚠️ Design and Development Today · Oct 1, 2026
Virginia energy plan targets utility costs, data center growth💸 The Center Square · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Trump says data centers next to homes add resale value but he wouldn’t want to live there⚠️ inkl · Oct 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
LG ELECTRONICS ESTABLISHES FIRST U.S. FACTORY TO PRODUCE CHILLERS FOR AI DATA CENTER COOLING💧 Morningstar · Oct 1, 2026
LG Electronics expands AI data center cooling with Virginia plant and Korea lines - CHOSUNBIZ💧 biz.chosun.com · Oct 1, 2026International press
Virginia’s 9th District race: Griffith faces challenger Powers in November⚠️ wsls.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Grayson County Board of Supervisors announce potential development of data center complex⚠️ wsls.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Trump admin says cleaned up superfund sites could be converted into data centers⚠️ WJLA · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Data center demand questioned in Dominion line case⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Q&A: How would a Google data center in outer space work?⚠️ UVA Today · Sep 30, 2026
LG’s $64M Virginia factory will make data center chillers⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
Data center demand questioned in Dominion line case⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Virginia has a power problem⚠️ Greater Greater Washington · Sep 30, 2026
Losing Power⚠️ richmondmagazine.com · Sep 30, 2026
Virginia has a power problem – Greater Greater Washington⚠️ Greater Greater Washington · Sep 30, 2026
Data Center Development Is Booming in States That Voted For Trump⚠️ Distilled | Michael Thomas · Sep 30, 2026
Fort Meade officials tour facilities in Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'⚠️ Lakeland Ledger · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Fort Meade officials tour facilities in Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'⚠️ Bradenton Herald · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Data centers and AI: The midterms’ fastest growing issue | Guest column⚖️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Past decade’s industrial focus benefits Southern Virginia⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
Hampton Roads localities ponder data center development⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
Warner calls for stronger rules on data center growth⚠️ CBS 19 News · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Column: Officials should make Dominion-NextEra merger work for Virginia⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Onondaga County Executive braces for data center developers to come knocking⚠️ WSYR · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Flock cameras, data centers emerge as issues at W.Va. Democrats' Fairmont event⚖️ Times West Virginian · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Where America's Data Centers Are Actually Going Up And Why I⚠️ ИФЗ РАН · Sep 29, 2026
Salena Zito explains how data centers are benefiting communities⚠️ Washington Examiner · Sep 29, 2026Local press
POLL: Will Data Center Policies Influence Your Vote This Election?⚠️ Northern Virginia Magazine · Sep 29, 2026
Data Centers’ Neighbors Weigh in on How to Manage Them⚠️ exploreJefferson · Sep 29, 2026
West Virginia Dems target affordability, data centers and education on Kitchen Table Tour⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Dark marriage secrets of beloved realtor, 54, murdered at her breathtaking $1.4m Virginia mansion... as data center expert husband is charged🛑 Daily Mail · Sep 28, 2026Local press
The AI Bros Are Partying⚠️ washingtonsun.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
‘Virginia Is for Servers’: Data Center Enthusiasts Look to Engineer a Vibe Shift⚠️ National Review · Sep 28, 2026Local press
3 Killed In Police Chase | DC Celebrates VA Data Centers | 5 Hurt In House Party Shooting: VA Weekend News💸 Patch · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Virginia gas up $1.29 from a year ago⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Where America First Meets the Digital Economy: Lessons from Virginia’s Data Center Alley – AFPI⚠️ americafirstpolicy.com · Sep 28, 2026
Virginia early voting more than doubles 2022 pace⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
This Northern VA County Featured Prominently At DC Pro-Data Center Party: Reports⚠️ Patch · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Greece’s AI Data Center Boom Hinges on Finding Enough Power⚠️ tovima.com · Sep 28, 2026
Shocker: Last Night's 'Viral' Pro-Data Center Party Is Tied to Thiel, the Koch Institute, and Other AI Boosters⚠️ Gizmodo · Sep 27, 2026National press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ NewsNation · Sep 26, 2026National press
Dana Milbank: Data Centers Are Destroying Virginia’s Countryside — Even in Places That Have No Data Centers🛑 washingtonsun.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
As Family Farmers Face Growing Economic Pressure, Farm Aid 2026 Lifts Their Voices in Hampton Roads⚠️ Farm Aid · Sep 26, 2026
AI Data Center Boom Creates Blue-Collar Job Surge⚠️ techbuzz.ai · Sep 26, 2026
Rob Hammond | Data centers — nuisance or necessity⚠️ cnhinews.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
This 22-acre Virginia farm is valued at $2M but listed for $50M; here's how AI data centers are driving l⚠️ The Times of India · Sep 26, 2026International press
Virginia poll puts data center infrastructure costs in focus⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Executive Order 22 Updates Guidance to Virginia Data Center Developers⚠️ JD Supra · Sep 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
As farmers face mounting financial pressures, advocates want to keep farmland away from developers — and data centers⚠️ WHRO · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia⚠️ Martinsville Bulletin · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Famed Chef Comes To NoVA + Data Center Limits + Karaoke Permit Denied : VA Business News🛑 Patch · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers' neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ Tech Xplore · Sep 25, 2026
Cipher Digital Jumps 4% as Barber Lake Lease Extension Lifts Contracted Revenue Past $9B; TeraWulf and Applied Digital Gain 2%⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ themercury.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ Iosco County News Herald · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ Griffon News · Sep 25, 2026
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ Shelby News · Sep 25, 2026
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ Webster County Citizen · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ The Mountaineer · Sep 25, 2026
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ theconversation.com · Sep 25, 2026
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ inkl · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia poll puts data center infrastructure costs in focus⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Virginia poll puts data center infrastructure costs in focus⚠️ easternprogress.com · Sep 25, 2026National press
Virginia families feel the squeeze at the grocery store⚠️ WSLS · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Neighbors react to potential data center coming to Wood Haven Technology Park⚠️ WSLS · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Southwest, Central Virginia Weather | 11 p.m. - Sept. 24, 2026⚠️ WSLS · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Mayor Joe Cobb discusses potential data center at Wood Haven Technology Park⚠️ WSLS · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Mayor Joe Cobb discusses potential data center at Wood Haven Technology Park⚠️ WSLS · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Virginia Data Center Tax Exemption Untouched by New Order🏠 Good Jobs First · Sep 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Virginia Data Centers’ Fast-Changing Landscape — What Developers Need to Know⚠️ McGuireWoods · Sep 24, 2026
Executive Order 22 Updates Guidance to Virginia Data Center Developers⚠️ The National Law Review · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Executive Order 22 Updates Guidance to Virginia Data Center Developers⚠️ The National Law Review · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Data centers’ neighbors weigh in on how to manage them⚠️ personcountylife.com · Sep 24, 2026
Neighbors react to potential data center coming to Wood Haven Technology Park⚠️ WSLS · Sep 24, 2026Local press
What Virginia’s New AI and Data Center Executive Order Means Now and What Comes Next⚠️ WSLS · Sep 23, 2026Local press
HCA Virginia plans freestanding emergency room in Hollins, air ambulance in Danville⚠️ wsls.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
After the Boom: How Data Center Communities are Thinking Long Term⚠️ Pelican Institute · Sep 23, 2026
In West Virginia, Microsoft silently backs away from one of the world's biggest data center projects⚠️ Stand.earth · Sep 23, 2026
Developer considering data center has agreement to buy Roanoke County site⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Virginia Executive Order 22 Sets New Requirements for Data Center Development and AI Governance⚠️ The National Law Review · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Prince William Co. supervisors vote to end by-right data center development countywide⚠️ WTOP News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
QTS Eyes $1B ABS Deal on Data Center Collection⚠️ CommercialSearch · Sep 23, 2026
Democrats Find a Crack in the Tech Industry's NDA Armor⚠️ The Roanoke Rambler · Sep 23, 2026
Natural gas and the data center power draw⚠️ WVTF · Sep 23, 2026Local press
News Links: Supervisors End By-Right Data Centers 8-0; Keep 90-Day Grace Period⚠️ Potomac Local News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
News Links: Supervisors End By-Right Data Centers 8-0; Keep 90-Day Grace Period⚠️ Potomac Local News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Virginia 2026 Bold New Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ Parametric Architecture · Sep 23, 2026
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors hears benefits of Wood Haven data center project⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Letter: Virginia has enough data centers already⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Prince William supervisors vote to end by-right data center development countywide⚠️ Rappahannock News · Sep 23, 2026
Spanberger’s data center plan on collision course with her party’s green energy push, critics warn⚠️ WFIN · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spanberger’s data center plan on collision course with her party’s green energy push, critics warn⚠️ 930 WFMD Free Talk · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spanberger's data center plan on collision course with her party's green energy push, critics warn⚠️ Fox News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Spanberger's data center plan on collision course with her party's green energy push, critics warn⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ The Franklin News Post · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Roanoke-area authority confirms data center plans⚠️ WVTF · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Recent Times-Dispatch reporting on data centers⚠️ Fredericksburg.com · Sep 22, 2026
RGGI allowance prices 153% higher in Virginia return⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 22, 2026
Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority has confirmed that Wood Haven Technology Park is being evaluated as a data center site⚠️ WFIR News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Virginia Data Center Accountability Framework: Evolving Power Preferences⚠️ 富途牛牛 · Sep 22, 2026
Roanoke Wood Haven Technology Park being evaluated for data center, Authority says⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ Culpeper Star-Exponent · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Mapped: Virginia's data center pipeline keeps getting bigger⚠️ Axios · Sep 22, 2026National press
Blacksburg has an ‘enterprise’ data center, it’s the kind the county might consider⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Power first: AI data center siting now starts at the substation⚠️ MarketScale · Sep 22, 2026
Virginia data center plan targets costs as tax benefits rise🏠 The Black Chronicle · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Virginia data center plan targets costs as tax benefits rise🏠 thecentersquare.com · Sep 21, 2026
West Virginia's next data center problem is equipment, not just power⚠️ Charleston Gazette-Mail · Sep 21, 2026Local press
The battle over data centers isn’t just about data centers, but they’re the battleground we have⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 21, 2026National press
Virginia moves to give communities more say on data centers⚠️ Axios · Sep 21, 2026National press
New rules for Virginia data centers?⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
New rules for Virginia data centers?⚠️ 13newsnow.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Virginia pushes back on data centers⚠️ Bond Buyer · Sep 21, 2026
Data centers have an ownership problem | GUEST COMMENTARY⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 21, 2026Local press
New Rules for Virginia Data Centers: What Developers Need to Know About EO 22 and the Accountability Framework⚠️ williamsmullen.com · Sep 21, 2026
Op-Ed: Families need straight answers on data centers⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Op-Ed: Families need straight answers on data centers⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
How Safe Is It To Live Near A Data Center? The Potential Risks⚠️ Forbes · Sep 21, 2026National press
The battle over data centers isn’t just about data centers, but they’re the battleground we have.⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Unlabeled kratom found in cat’s claw products across Virginia and more headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Perriello, Macy hit McGuire, Cline on data centers. Here's what they're talking about (and what they're not saying)⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Business owner: Virginia already wrote the data-center heat law. Now make it a condition.⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
‘It doesn’t stop the fire’: Community reacts to Spanberger’s new data center framework⚠️ WRIC ABC 8News · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Virginia Curbs State Support for Large Data Centers, Plans Tighter Rules⚠️ TheEnergyMag · Sep 20, 2026
Virginia Chamber Raises Concerns Over Spanberger Data Center Framework⚠️ Falls Church News-Press Online · Sep 19, 2026Local press
This is the data centre capital of the world. They’re starting to regret it⚠️ smh.com.au · Sep 19, 2026
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ The Daily Progress · Sep 19, 2026Local press
5 Notable Data Center Links, Sept 19 2026⚠️ datacenterrichness.substack.com · Sep 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia cracks down on data centers⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Takes Aim at Data Center Development, Energy Use⚠️ GovTech · Sep 18, 2026Trade press
Virginia cracking down on data centers; 3 teens arrested in HS robbery⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Reaction to Spanberger’s data center plan runs from ‘too much’ to ‘not enough’⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger takes unusual step to limit data centers — up to a point⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 18, 2026National press
Spanberger signs order tightening rules for Virginia data centers⚠️ Daily Press · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger signs order tightening rules for Virginia data centers⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger signs order tightening rules for Virginia data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger issues executive order to hold data centers ‘accountable,’ form AI task force⚖️ Cardinal News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger unveils framework for data centers projects in Virginia⚠️ CBS 19 News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Critics say Spanberger's new data center rules don't go far enough⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger releases plan on data center accountability⚠️ Annandale Today · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger unveils data center restrictions plan in Virginia — The Hill⚠️ UA.NEWS · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia⚠️ The Hill · Sep 18, 2026National press
Will Spanberger’s data center plan be enough for Virginia voters in 2027?⚠️ WHRO · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Will Spanberger’s data center plan be enough for Virginia voters in 2027?⚠️ WVTF · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia data centers: Growth, costs and community impact⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 18, 2026Local press
September Releases⚠️ governor.virginia.gov · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Creates AI Task Force, Restricts Data Centers⚠️ techbuzz.ai · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Responds to AI Fears With New Data Center Restrictions⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 18, 2026Wire service
Spanberger seeks tighter controls on Virginia data centers⚠️ NewsAdvance.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Responds to AI Fears With New Data Center Restrictions⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 18, 2026Wire service
Spanberger Signs Data Center Accountability Order, Creates AI Task Force⚠️ Unite.AI · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia targets data centers with new transparency, energy rules⚠️ The News Leader | Staunton, VA · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger order pushes data center transparency in Virginia⚠️ The Progress Index · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger Unveils Sweeping Virginia Data Center Rules, AI Task Force⚠️ Falls Church News-Press Online · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger cracks down on data center industry with new executive order⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger rolls out Data Center Accountability Framework: ‘Step in the right direction’⚠️ Augusta Free Press · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Third Way Applauds Spanberger’s Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ Third Way · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger issues data center accountability order⚖️ AOL.com · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger issues data center accountability order⚖️ WFXRtv · Sep 18, 2026
Spanberger issues data center accountability order⚖️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Spanberger announces Virginia data center framework and AI task force⚠️ WJLA · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Spanberger signs executive order taking on data centers, AI⚠️ WWBT · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Geez Louise! Don’t blame data center workers for wanting a better life | Guest column⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Homeowners in West Virginia angry over new data center next door⚠️ Modern Ghana · Sep 17, 2026
Homeowners in West Virginia angry over new data center next door⚠️ NBC News · Sep 17, 2026National press
Virginia senators, local candidates call for end to NDAs in data center deals⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Data Center Sector Faces Skilled Worker Shortage⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
Homeowners in the heart of America’s AI boom are getting an unexpected payoff⚠️ Fox News · Sep 17, 2026National press
Talking points from data center supporters don’t stand up to the facts in West Virginia⚠️ West Virginia Watch · Sep 17, 2026
Talking points from data center supporters don’t stand up to the facts in West Virginia⚠️ News From The States · Sep 17, 2026
OPINION | Pay the bid, not the jackpot: Make data centers bring their own power⚠️ Livingston Parish News · Sep 17, 2026
‘Unconscionable': Top Virginia Democrat voices concerns over data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Top Virginia Democrat voices concerns over data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Virginia DEQ fines Microsoft $2.5M over Leesburg data center⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 16, 2026Trade press
The one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, according to this poll⚖️ PBS · Sep 16, 2026National press
Virginia’s data center boom saves homeowners thousands on property taxes, expert says🏠 Fox News · Sep 16, 2026National press
A Roanoke Delegate Helped Write Virginia's New Data Center Law. Here's What It Does, and What It Doesn't⚠️ The Roanoke Rambler · Sep 16, 2026
Republicans and Democrats finding agreement on data centers before the midterms, a new poll finds⚠️ Las Vegas Sun · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Anthropic to Site Giant Data Center in Queensland⚠️ Supply Chain Brain · Sep 16, 2026
News | World's largest data center market advances temporary freeze on new projects⚠️ CoStar · Sep 16, 2026
Data Center Opponents Say MOU Is Not Enough⚠️ West Virginia Press Association · Sep 16, 2026
Where the Data Centers Could Go⚠️ The Roanoke Rambler · Sep 16, 2026
There’s one issue where Republicans and Democrats are unified before the midterms, a new poll finds⚖️ FOX8 WGHP · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Mitsubishi Electric launches MECH-iC chillers for U.S. data centers💸 Refindustry · Sep 16, 2026
Mapped: Virginia data centers’ thousands of backup generators⚠️ Technical.ly · Sep 16, 2026
Report finds no ‘data center effect’ on national housing market despite local fluctuation⚠️ wtop.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Potential AI slowdown is not ‘end of the world’ for data center real estate, says Digital Realty CEO⚠️ CNBC · Sep 15, 2026National press
Potential AI slowdown is not ‘end of the world’ for data center real estate, says Digital Realty CEO⚠️ CNBC · Sep 15, 2026National press
'It’s a very robust time.' DataBank CEO talks state of data center industry, changes over past year🛑 Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
3 or 4 data centers could be coming to a former coal mine site in Russell County⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
On Groundless Fears: The Great Data Center Panic⚠️ townhall.com · Sep 15, 2026
Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. West Virginia communities are still in the dark.⚠️ bdtonline.com · Sep 14, 2026
Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. West Virginia communities are still in the dark.⚠️ The Register-Herald · Sep 14, 2026Trade press
NextEra, Dominion Expand Merger Commitments for Virginia⚠️ RTO Insider · Sep 14, 2026Trade press
News | Brookfield to acquire interest in developer with large data center platform⚠️ CoStar · Sep 14, 2026
Why opponents think last week’s Wood Haven vote is about a data center⚠️ WVTF · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Morrisey’s data center plan includes local involvement. West Virginia communities are still in the dark.⚠️ Times West Virginian · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Brookfield buys stake in McLean's AREP to speed development of data centers⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 14, 2026
Data centers throw away their heat. The neighborhood next door could be using it.⚠️ Greater Greater Washington · Sep 14, 2026
Wall Street’s Data Center Boom Is Reshaping the Real Estate Bond Market⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 14, 2026Wire service
Americas Data Center Update | H1 2026⚠️ Cushman & Wakefield · Sep 14, 2026
WDBJ7's New Political Program Opens With Data Center Debate and One-on-One With Virginia AG⚠️ theroanokestar.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
The Data Center Future Arrived Here 20 Years Ago⚠️ Newser · Sep 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
At Issue: Sept. 13 focuses on data centers, one-on-one with VA AG Jay Jones⚖️ WDBJ7 · Sep 13, 2026Local press
At Issue: Sept. 13 focuses on data centers, one-on-one with VA AG Jay Jones⚖️ WDBJ7 · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Morrisey’s data center plan promises communities a voice in the process. Locals say they’re still shut out.⚠️ Mountain State Spotlight · Sep 13, 2026
Virginia County Moves to Take Farmer’s 11 Acres for $78K as Locals Fear More Data Centers: ‘It’s Robbery’⚠️ The Nerd Stash · Sep 13, 2026
The civil war in Data Centre Alley⚠️ Financial Times · Sep 12, 2026National press
Data center opponents sound the alarm about Roanoke Valley board vote🔊 wvtf.org · Sep 12, 2026Local press
The jury is still out on data center impacts on housing markets⚠️ Scotsman Guide · Sep 11, 2026
Roanoke citizens question potential data center plans in potential land development⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Virginia Land Grab Rage as Locals Blast $78K Farmer Offer, Fear More Data Centers: ‘It’s Robbery’⚠️ The Nerd Stash · Sep 11, 2026
Santa Clara County Leads Nation in Data Center Growth⚠️ GovTech · Sep 11, 2026Trade press
As data centers spread, not all U.S. housing markets react the same way⚠️ NPR · Sep 11, 2026National press
US Power Use to Beat Record Highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI Use Surges, EIA Says⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Sep 11, 2026
Data centers bring mixed housing effects, boost commercial real estate: Report⚠️ cbsaustin.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Chowan County commissioners weigh pros and cons of data centers, though none is on the table yet⚠️ Albemarle Observer · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virginia is doing data centers backwards | Guest column⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Rep. Subramanyam announces national data center plan⚠️ Rappahannock News · Sep 10, 2026
Rep. Subramanyam announces national data center plan⚠️ rappnews.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Communities from Putnam to Tucker unite over data center concerns⚠️ WCHS · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ WTVR.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Community Members Come Together With Goals To Affect Data Center Development⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Community Members Come Together With Goals To Affect Data Center Development⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 9, 2026Local press
No single 'data center effect' on home values, Realtors find🏠 thecentersquare.com · Sep 9, 2026
Op-Ed: Pay the bid, not the jackpot: Make data centers bring their own power⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 9, 2026
Santa Clara County among top locations for data centers in US, report shows⚠️ East Bay Times · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Santa Clara County among top locations for data centers in US, report shows⚠️ SiliconValley.com · Sep 9, 2026
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ Scripps News · Sep 9, 2026
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ KSBY News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ WTXL ABC 27 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ nbc26.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
NAR: Data centers’ housing impact anything but uniform⚠️ HousingWire · Sep 9, 2026
Is There a ‘Data-Center Effect’ on Real Estate?⚠️ National Association of REALTORS® · Sep 9, 2026
AI data centers won't create as many UK jobs as the tech sector projects, think tank warns⚠️ CNBC · Sep 9, 2026National press
Here are the terms you need to follow the data center sustainability debate⚠️ The Morning Call · Sep 9, 2026Local press
The dirty parts of the computing world, revisited⚠️ Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Inside the ‘Data Center Capital of the World’⚠️ The Free Press · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Letters for Sept. 9: Luria should keep her word about living in 2nd District⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Sep 8, 2026Local press
AI Boom Puts US Universities Under Pressure as Data Centers Expand⚠️ Analytics Insight · Sep 8, 2026
West Virginia solar project to pair lithium BESS with zinc long-duration energy storage⚠️ Solar Power World · Sep 8, 2026
There’s an awful lot we don’t know about data centers⚠️ Slow Boring · Sep 8, 2026
Virginia homeowner says Amazon's data centre turned his quiet life into 'chaos'; now he's suing over nois⚠️ The Times of India · Sep 8, 2026International press
U.S. States Planning the Most Industrial Spending in 2027⚠️ Industrial Info Resources · Sep 8, 2026
AI boom has put several of the biggest American universities are under 'physical threat', George Washingt⚠️ The Times of India · Sep 8, 2026International press
Map Reveals States Where Data Center Projects Were Hidden Behind NDAs⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 7, 2026National press
We can’t let China fool us out of our tech future | EDITORIAL⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 7, 2026Local press
What Communities Stand to Lose by Blocking Data Centers⚠️ Center for Data Innovation · Sep 7, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
News Links: Amtrak Halts Most Virginia-to-D.C. Trains; Manassas Closes Lot for Data Center Work⚠️ Potomac Local News · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Does Rappahannock County need data center rules? Depends on whom you ask⚠️ Rappahannock News · Sep 6, 2026
Does Rappahannock County need data center rules? Depends on whom you ask⚠️ Rappahannock News · Sep 6, 2026
AI data centers in the US drive up rural land prices⚠️ UA.NEWS · Sep 6, 2026
NAACP Warns Data Center Boom Could Hurt WV Communities⚠️ The Fulcrum · Sep 6, 2026
The next big opportunity in data centers: Insuring them | World News⚠️ Hindustan Times · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Should we expect more standalone data centre treaties during 2027 renewals?⚠️ theinsurer.com · Sep 6, 2026
Richmond EDA delays start of VCU’s CarMax Park lease⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 4, 2026Trade press
Panic! At the Data Center: Americans would rather live next to a nuke than an AI facility⚠️ washingtonexaminer.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
DEQ report: IW, Surry lack enough groundwater for a data cen...💧 Smithfield Times · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Are Data Centers Really Bad for the Planet?⚠️ Tempo.co English · Sep 4, 2026
Flying Squirrels owner again amends defamation suit against Diamond District developer⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 4, 2026Trade press
Can Data-Center Revenue Replace State Income Tax?🏠 libertynation.com · Sep 4, 2026
Amazon withdraws controversial groundwater permit💧 Lynchburg News and Advance · Sep 4, 2026Local press
LG Electronics considers Virginia chiller plant to meet AI data center cooling surge💧 Global Sources · Sep 4, 2026
Microsoft Challenges Data Centre Cost Recovery, After Public Pledge⚠️ Silicon UK · Sep 4, 2026
Would CEQA changes apply to data centers under Prop. 45? Experts remain unsure⚠️ Sacramento Bee · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Opinion | The Data-Center Dividend for Workers⚠️ WSJ · Sep 3, 2026National press
Google To Source Solar Power For Planned Putnam Data Center⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Google To Source Solar Power For Planned Putnam Data Center⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Clarke-Hook sells commercial portfolio for $58M as business winds down⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 3, 2026Trade press
Senator Saddam Salim August Report⚠️ Falls Church News-Press Online · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Amazon withdraws controversial groundwater permit💧 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center spending to reach US$31.6tn by 2050⚠️ Taipei Times · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Wilder, Gilmore blast Spanberger on data centers⚠️ newsvirginian.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Wilder, Gilmore blast Spanberger on data centers⚠️ The Daily Progress · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Speaker Scott weighs in on NextEra-Dominion deal in letter to SCC chair⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Dominion's missed forecasts a problem, officials say⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Here's What Data Centers Are Doing to the Planet.⚠️ LatestLY · Sep 3, 2026
Virginia’s economy expected to grow modestly by end of 2026, job losses still expected⚠️ WVTF · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data Centers Vs. Virginia Taxpayers: The Budget Impasse Explained Fiorentina - Genoa (frLyDWwwNH)🏠 Mshale · Sep 3, 2026Local press
US Economy Increasingly Revolves Around Data Centers, New Report Shows⚠️ Investopedia · Sep 2, 2026
Virginia economy expected to grow despite losing 18,000 jobs⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 2, 2026Trade press
DCFTS 2026: Data Center Development Moves From Projection to Execution⚠️ Data Center Frontier · Sep 2, 2026Trade press
Virginia: Wilder blasts Spanberger on data centers⚠️ Culpeper Star-Exponent · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Sam Altman Pushes Back on Major AI Data Center Fear⚠️ TradingView · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Eos Energy surges on deal to help power Google data centers (EOSE:NASDAQ)⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia: Wilder blasts Spanberger on data centers⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Virginia: Wilder blasts Spanberger on data centers⚠️ newsadvance.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Central Pa. data center developer promises millions in bid for community support⚠️ PennLive.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Your future is in Virginia⚠️ The Verge · Sep 2, 2026National press
Virginia: Wilder blasts Spanberger on data centers⚠️ richmond.com · Sep 2, 2026
Virginia: Wilder blasts Spanberger on data centers⚠️ Fredericksburg.com · Sep 2, 2026
Data center impact report released by Treasurer Pack⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center impact report released by Treasurer Pack⚠️ WVNS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'⚠️ WLOS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Tax analysis report released for two high-profile data center projects in West Virginia🏠 WCHS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center interconnect (DCI) IPoDWDM and WDM system use grew 45% in Q2⚠️ Lightwave Online · Sep 1, 2026
Data center impact report released by Treasurer Pack⚠️ WVNS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Some Northern Virginians are moving because of data center fears⚠️ Axios · Sep 1, 2026National press
'Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,' data centers outpacing West Virginia's outdated revenue model⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
News | Data center growth becomes big driver of warehouse demand in DC area⚠️ CoStar · Aug 31, 2026
Alexandria leaders wary of impacts from data centers outside city’s borders⚠️ ALXnow · Aug 31, 2026
Republicans are winning the data center war. The prize? Big government⚠️ Washington Examiner · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Buddy Rizer⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Virginia to cut rooftop solar costs with nation-first bulk-buy program⚠️ Canary Media · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Demand for data center land remains high in Virginia⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
I-81 widening aims to improve freight reliability⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Data center growth could outpace power generation⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
U.Va. expands Fontaine data center plans⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Virginia 500: The 2026-27 Power List⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Dominion lays groundwork for CVOW South⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
Virginia county clears Google for data center grading⚠️ FOX8 WGHP · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Virginia Official Charged After Altercation Over Data Centers Spencer Jones (0Gj1kBWiKE)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Virginia county clears Google for data center grading⚠️ FOX8 WGHP · Aug 30, 2026Local press
The AI Age — meeting the moment⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 30, 2026Trade press
Energy 2026: JOHN D. HEWA⚠️ virginiabusiness.com · Aug 30, 2026
Unions Divided Over Sales Tax Exemption For Data Centers British Transport Police Release Images Following Indecent Acts On Trains (pK7Q8XQTQE)🏠 Mshale · Aug 26, 2026Local press
NANO Nuclear joins Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium to advance innovation⚠️ scanx.trade · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Danville Wants To Be Virginia's Home For Data Centers Baton Rouge (b8AaSgkAFy)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Smith-Midland Targets $100M Backlog as Barrier Rentals, Data Centers Drive Growth⚠️ TradingView · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
What The AWS Outage Reveals About Independent AI Data Centres, Cloud Resilience And Local Infrast... Lebron James (wf3aEvcpKg)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Virginia weighs tougher data center rules as growth spreads beyond 'data center alley'⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia weighs tougher data center rules as growth spreads beyond 'data center alley'⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 28, 2026
McLean data center power-focused startup to be acquired for $232.28M⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
NoVA Daily: 8 Virginia Universities Rank Top in U.S., Dulles Sportsplex Is Closing⚠️ Northern Virginia Magazine · Aug 28, 2026
Fredericksburg’s Belvedere Plantation Owners Confirm Data Center Plans⚠️ Northern Virginia Magazine · Aug 28, 2026
N. Va. political leaders scramble to meet evolving public sentiment on data centers⚠️ FFXnow · Aug 28, 2026
Viewpoint: Virginia’s powerful problem⚠️ Annandale Today · Aug 28, 2026
Key Virginia housing markets see inventory rise⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
North America Data Center Trends H1 2026⚠️ CBRE · Aug 27, 2026
The 10 States Winning the AI Data Center Boom⚠️ Gadget Review · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Impacts of N. Va.’s data center boom could reach Arlington, leaders say⚠️ ARLnow · Aug 27, 2026
Why Conservatives Shouldn’t Fall For The Left’s Data Center Scare Tactics⚠️ The Daily Wire · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Anthropic signs $45bn compute capacity agreement with Nscale - report⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
Virginia community on fence over benefits brought by data centers⚠️ NewsNation · Aug 26, 2026National press
Virginia community split on benefits data centers provide to area⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia community split on benefits data centers provide to area⚠️ NewsNation · Aug 26, 2026National press
County Commissioners Also Getting Knee Deep In Data Center Debate⚠️ The Rhino Times of Greensboro - · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Anthropic continues compute-gobbling streak in $45B deal with Nscale⚠️ TechCrunch · Aug 26, 2026
Emerald AI reaches unicorn status with $1.05B valuation⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
Politicians in both parties are sprinting away from data centers⚠️ Politico · Aug 26, 2026National press
NoVA Leaders Debate Data Centers, Metro Funding And Affordable Housing⚠️ Patch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
County Commissioners Also Getting Knee Deep In Data Center Debate⚠️ The Rhino Times of Greensboro - · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ AOL.ca · Aug 26, 2026
Amentum wins $974M NASA contract⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Heatwaves intensify data centre crisis⚠️ The Ecologist · Aug 25, 2026
The data center era that's reshaping America⚠️ Axios · Aug 25, 2026National press
The thousand-dollar line⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 25, 2026Local press
This Virginia county got rich from data centers; some question ‘At what cost?’⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Top U.S. States for AI Data Centers And Infrastructure Growth⚠️ AI Insider · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
US Dominates Global AI Data Center Market With 15 Of The Largest Facilities⚠️ Dataconomy · Aug 24, 2026
Data Center Server Market Size, Share & Growth Report | MRFR⚠️ Market Research Future · Aug 24, 2026
'This seems like a no-brainer': Jake pitches data centers as a path to eliminating WA's sales tax🏠 MyNorthwest.com · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Opinion | Kyrsten Sinema: Communities deserve the facts on data centers⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 23, 2026National press
'We've become addicted': A Virginia county used AI data center riches to fund parks, schools and rec centers — some say it's still not worth it⚠️ moneywise.com · Aug 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia students challenge data center infrastructure plans⚠️ NewsNation · Aug 22, 2026National press
Virginia students challenge data center infrastructure plans⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia students challenge data center infrastructure plans⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia, Maryland have mixed financial picture⚠️ The Center Square · Aug 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
AI’s next big winners may be the factories that power its data centers⚠️ calcalistech.com · Aug 22, 2026
Virginia teens organize against data centers | On Balance⚠️ NewsNation · Aug 22, 2026National press
Hemp Laws + Literary Ice Cream Shop + Multiple Data Center Plans: VA Business⚠️ Patch · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Virginia’s data center debate⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Almost Overnight, the Data Centers Were Everywhere in My Community—Don't Let This Happen to You⚠️ Common Dreams · Aug 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Talking Business with Becky Bradley: Facts, fears and what you need to know about the data center debate⚠️ The Morning Call · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Dana Milbank: Data Centers Are Destroying Virginia’s Countryside — Even in Places That Have No Data Centers🛑 News of the United States - NOTUS · Aug 21, 2026National press
Opinion | Electricians Love Data Centers. You Should, Too.💸 The New York Times · Aug 21, 2026National press
Democrats can take the lead on one of the nation’s top issues – data centers⚖️ Fox News · Aug 21, 2026National press
Democrats can take the lead on one of the nation’s top issues – data centers⚖️ Fox News · Aug 21, 2026National press
Virginia official charged after altercation over data centers⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Aug 20, 2026Local press
DAVID MARCUS: West Virginian fairgoers are worried, but not about prices⚠️ Fox News · Aug 20, 2026National press
DAVID MARCUS: West Virginian fairgoers are worried, but not about prices⚠️ Fox News · Aug 20, 2026National press
Virginia official charged after altercation over data centers⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Aug 20, 2026Local press
I Went to the Data Center Town Hall at Studio Two Three⚠️ RVA Mag · Aug 20, 2026Local press
US claims 15 of the world's top 20 hyperscale datacenter locations⚠️ The Register · Aug 20, 2026Trade press
Orbital data centers could outshine the Milky Way⚠️ Scientific American · Aug 20, 2026National press
Virginia county with 250 data centers begins to rein…⚠️ inkl · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Twenty markets account 60 percent of hyperscale data center capacity - Synergy⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 20, 2026Trade press
Virginia county expects $1.3B haul in tax revenue from its 250 data centers— and has become a model for the nation🏠 New York Post · Aug 19, 2026Local press
What to know about the Va. sales tax exemption for data centers🏠 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data centers stymie affordable housing, advocates say⚠️ The Center Square · Aug 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
What to know about the Va. sales tax exemption for data centers🏠 Roanoke Times · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Trump Says Data Centers Maybe 'Could Use a Little Public Relations Help'⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 19, 2026National press
Leaked Memo Shows Republicans Begging AI Companies to Fix Public Hatred of Data Centers⚠️ Truthout · Aug 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Two Hampton Roads cities take measures to restrict data centers⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 19, 2026Trade press
US Rises Again as Synergy Updates Its Ranking of Hyperscale Data Center Locations⚠️ Synergy Research Group · Aug 19, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
A County Got Rich From Data Centers. Some Question ‘At What Cost?’⚠️ nytimes.com · Aug 19, 2026National press
DFW surpasses Virginia to become No. 1 market for data centers, new study finds⚠️ wfaa.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Photos: Data Center Town Hall at Studio Two Three⚠️ Style Weekly · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data Center Not Coming to South Elgin for Now⚠️ elginobserver.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
VCU POLL: Virginians believe data center are not ‘good neighbors’⚠️ The Commonwealth Times · Aug 19, 2026Local press
A look at data centers planned in the Charlottesville area⚠️ C-VILLE Weekly · Aug 19, 2026Local press
JK Technology Services Acquires 360 Rigging As Data Center Business Grows Triple Digits⚠️ Pulse 2.0 · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Some embrace Shapiro’s new data center rules; others hate ‘em⚠️ PennLive.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Some embrace Shapiro’s new data center rules, others hate ‘em⚠️ lehighvalleylive · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data Centers Groundwater Virginia💧 timesdaily.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Taxing the data centers🏠 Bond Buyer · Aug 18, 2026
Editor’s note: fossil fuel-heavy data centres⚠️ Sustainable Views · Aug 18, 2026
Atrium Launches AI Platform Tracking $1.3T of U.S. Data Center Development Credit⚠️ Commercial Observer · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
Virginia ranks among worst states for women’s equality and more headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data centers in Monongalia County unlikely -⚠️ DominionPost.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Guest Column: Are data centers a FOIA tipping point?⚠️ InsideNoVa.com · Aug 17, 2026
Is moving inland the only way to address data center energy demands?⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Suspect in Virginia State University shooting arrested, found hiding in closet and more headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 17, 2026Local press
AMZN Looks 6.8% Overvalued on GF Value™ Amid New Virginia Data C⚠️ GuruFocus · Aug 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Center Misinformation is Killing the Golden Goose⚠️ Royal Examiner · Aug 16, 2026Local press
As A.I. Data Centers Spread, Pressure Mounts to Share Profits⚠️ The New York Times · Aug 16, 2026National press
In Case You Missed It: A.I./Data Center Articles - NewClips From Last Week - August 17⚠️ PA Environment Digest Blog · Aug 15, 2026
The data center industry’s PR blitz is backfiring⚠️ NC Newsline · Aug 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data Centers Vs. Property Value: How AI Could Change The Price Of Your Home🏠 bgr.com · Aug 15, 2026
Data center company commits $8 million to college scholarships for Bessemer students⚠️ AL.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press
The Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Presents: When Data Centers Come to Town⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Spanberger: Data centers should pay for major electrical infrastructure like Valley Link💸 WJLA · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Anxiety about AI becomes hot topic in midterms⚠️ Finance & Commerce · Aug 14, 2026
Officials unveil new data center principles⚠️ The Intermountain - · Aug 14, 2026
Virginia workers built the backbone of the internet. Why tear it all down? | Guest column⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 14, 2026Local press
$750M Pulaski commerce park deal could lead to a data center⚠️ Roanoke Times · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Politics, Energy, and Resistance in the “Virginia of Europe”: What Does It Mean To Bet It All on Data Centers?⚠️ Pulitzer Center · Aug 14, 2026
Column: AI is reshaping Hampton Roads before our eyes⚠️ Daily Press · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Column: AI is reshaping Hampton Roads before our eyes⚠️ pilotonline.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
‘This Can’t Be Here:’ Threat of Massive Data Centers Triggers Local Alarm⚠️ ecoRI News · Aug 13, 2026
Virginia official shares data center tips with Maryland audience⚠️ The Frederick News-Post · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data Center Demand Hits Record Levels This Year⚠️ CommercialSearch · Aug 13, 2026
Virginia clinics see black lung surge in coal miners⚠️ WVTF · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Va. Data Center Ride-through Performance Faulted for July Voltage Disturbance🛑 RTO Insider · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Dominion’s Fuel Costs Surge as Data‑Center‑Driven AI Demand Drives Up Prices⚠️ Forth.News · Aug 12, 2026
Praetorian’s Virginia Megasite Could Accommodate Data Center Development⚠️ Data Center Knowledge · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Virginia Data Center Boom Pushes Dominion Deeper Into Costly Power Market⚠️ EnergyNow.com · Aug 12, 2026
Universities are buying and selling property for data centers, prompting concerns about an AI brain drain⚠️ Fortune · Aug 12, 2026National press
Morrisey discusses law regarding data center development⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ 95.7 KELO-FM · Aug 11, 2026Local press
State Leaders Unveil Data Center Development Plan; Some Skeptical⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 11, 2026Local press
State Leaders Unveil Data Center Development Plan; Some Skeptical⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ 95 KQDS · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ Reuters · Aug 11, 2026Wire service
Virginia data center surge pushing Dominion into costlier energy markets - Reuters⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ KWSN · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Morrisey unveils 20-Year Responsible Data Center Development Plan⚠️ WDTV 5 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ TradingView · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Evergy has 3 GW of large loads signed and a 5-GW generation pipeline⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
NPS is quietly considering a data center deal inside a Virginia forest⚠️ Center for Western Priorities · Aug 11, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Spanberger’s Lonely Data-Center Gamble⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Aug 11, 2026Wire service
North America Data Center Report Midyear 2026⚠️ JLL · Aug 11, 2026
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market⚠️ Y100 WNCY · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Are Data Centers Actually Over Taxed🏠 Royal Examiner · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Choosing data centers: Opportunities and impacts⚠️ The River Reporter · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Why Virginia Is Taxing Data Centers Two Different Ways🏠 Enverus · Aug 10, 2026
A Southern state just took the top spot in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries⚠️ Fox News · Aug 10, 2026National press
Virginia moves to shift more power costs from families to data centers⚠️ malaysia.news.yahoo.com · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia moves to shift more power costs from families to data centers⚠️ Yahoo Finance UK · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
What Marylanders need to know about data centers | GUEST COMMENTARY⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Aug 9, 2026Local press
Between a Rock and a Hard Place⚠️ Style Weekly · Aug 9, 2026Local press
All the latest updates on AI data centers⚠️ The Verge · Aug 8, 2026National press
5 Notable Data Center Links, Aug 8 2026⚠️ Data Center Richness | Substack · Aug 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Why Heat and Data Centers Could Be a Deadly Combo⚠️ Sierra Club · Aug 7, 2026
Data center politics shape Virginia scrutiny of NextEra-Dominion deal⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 7, 2026National press
Advocates say Virginia data center tax doesn't go far enough🏠 cbs19news.com · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Virginia budget with data center tax moves to Spanberger’s desk🏠 Virginia Business · Jun 22, 2026Trade press
Virginia Dems clinch deal to tax data centers🏠 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 22, 2026National press
Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement⚠️ Virginia Business · Jun 17, 2026Trade press
Data center tax exemption changes still holding up Virginia budget🏠 Virginia Mercury · Apr 27, 2026Local press
Data Centers and Large-Scale Electric Growth: The Virginia and Texas Experiences💸 Harvard Belfer Center · Apr 20, 2026
The Hidden Costs of Virginia’s Data Center Subsidy and How They Undermine Public Schools🏠 goodjobsfirst.org · Apr 9, 2026
Virginia House Passes Data Center Tax Exemption, With Conditions🏠 Inside Climate News · Feb 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Bans & moratoriums (78)
Santander Bank Closes $345MM Asset-Based Revolver for WTEC🛑 ABF Journal · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Proposed Data Center Ban In Newark Is Moving Along, Councilman Says🛑 patch.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
N.J. mayor called data centers ‘as important as grocery stores.’ Now he wants them paused.🛑 NJ.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Calls Intensify For AI Data Center Ban In Newark, Local Groups Push For Moratorium🛑 Patch · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Data Centers To Be Banned In Brick🛑 Jersey Shore Online · Sep 21, 2026Local press
5,000-Gallon Diesel Spill in NJ Sparks Major Cleanup and Calls for Data Center Moratorium🛑 WDHA FM · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Newark Sets 12-Month Moratorium on Approving Potential Large-Scale Data Centers🛑 TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Secaucus Mayor Now Wants A 'Pause' On Data Centers🛑 Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Every U.S. state that bans data centers🛑 sea.mashable.com · Sep 16, 2026
From Incentives to Moratoriums: How Several Key States Are Responding to Data Center Development🛑 JD Supra · Sep 15, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Why Are New Jersey Towns Banning New Data Centers?🛑 Attack of the Fanboy · Sep 15, 2026
Data Center Bans Spread As Manchester And Upper Township Approve Restrictions🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Bans Spread As Manchester And Upper Township Approve Restrictions🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Advocates call for NJ data center ban after diesel spill into creek🛑 Bergen Record · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Activists call for NJ data center ban after diesel spill into creek🛑 AOL.com · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Linden plans AI data center ban as New Jersey municipalities take action🛑 New Jersey Globe · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Philadelphia Activists Push Data Center Moratorium at City Hall🛑 Hoodline · Sep 14, 2026
Linden Officials Move to Ban AI Data Centers Throughout City🛑 RLS Media · Sep 12, 2026
Barrington Council Expands Cannabis Uses and Bans Data Cente...🛑 The Retrospect · Sep 11, 2026
In a shift, Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium in new TV ad in race against Brian Fitzpatrick🛑 inquirer.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Spotswood Sends Data Center Zoning Proposal to Planning Board Amid Council Debate🛑 tapinto.net · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Glassboro City Council Bans Data Centers🛑 thewhitonline.com · Sep 9, 2026
Ramos leads Newark Council call for temporary data-center moratorium🛑 New Jersey Globe · Sep 9, 2026Local press
New Jersey town takes first step toward banning data centers after Route 37 protest🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
New Jersey town takes first step toward banning data centers after Route 37 protest🛑 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Bridgewater won't ban data centers. Here's what it approved instead💧 Central New Jersey News · Sep 9, 2026
Brick Introduces Ordinance Prohibiting Data Centers in All Township Zones⚠️ Shorebeat · Sep 9, 2026
Montville Group Calls For Ban On Data Centers🛑 Patch · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Millburn Introduces Ordinance to Prohibit Data Centers in All Zoning Districts🛑 TAPinto · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Millburn Introduces Ordinance to Prohibit Data Centers in All Zoning Districts🛑 TAPinto · Sep 6, 2026Local press
AI Data Centers Banned In Howell💧 Jersey Shore Online · Sep 4, 2026Local press
New Jersey’s second-largest city bans standalone data centers🛑 Planetizen · Sep 4, 2026
Princeton Police: Another Scam, With $16,880 Going From a Resident's Bank Account to a Bitcoin Kiosk in Trenton🛑 TAPinto · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Manchester Council To Repeal Data Center Ordinance⚠️ Jersey Shore Online · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data Center Ordinance Backed By Bridgewater Township Planning Board💧 Patch · Sep 2, 2026Local press
New Jersey’s history of moratoriums🛑 The Jersey Vindicator · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Who was Erin Piacenti? Newlywed Bank of America lawyer killed in Times Square stabbing🛑 WCIV · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Montville Plugs Into Data Center Zoning Questions🛑 Patch · Aug 31, 2026Local press
New Jersey town moves to ban data centers, but Bell Works' bid came first🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 31, 2026
New Jersey town moves to ban data centers, but Bell Works' bid came first🛑 Yahoo · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Center Ban In Howell Reconfirmed In New Ordinance💧 Patch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Ban Introduced In Manchester🛑 Patch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Orangetown Board Approves Moratorium On New Data Center Applications🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Orangetown Officials To Discuss Proposed Temporary Ban On Data Centers🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 25, 2026Local press
3 more N.J. towns ban data centers as ‘Big Tech’ backlash sweeps the state🛑 NJ.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Manchester council moves to ban data centers after protesters chant🛑 Asbury Park Press · Aug 25, 2026Local press
NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning⚖️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Howell latest NJ town to ban data centers as AI pushes market growth💧 Asbury Park Press · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Developer Sues For $300M After a New Jersey Town Banned Data Centers⚖️ New Jersey Digest · Aug 21, 2026
A New Jersey Town Banned Data Centers. One Developer Wants $300 Million in Damages🛑 inc.com · Aug 21, 2026
3 more N.J. towns ban AI data centers. ‘We showed that the people can fight back.’🛑 NJ.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Dozens Of NJ Towns Have Banned AI Data Centers: See The List🛑 Patch · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Second Largest NJ City Votes To Ban Data Centers🛑 Patch · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Second Largest NJ City Votes To Ban AI Data Centers🛑 Patch · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Iconic N.J. site could get a huge data center — even though the town just banned them🛑 NJ.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center fight moves to NJ courts, with developers blaming local bans on ‘public hysteria’⚖️ New Jersey Monitor · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Howell joins other N.J. towns in banning data centers💧 ROI-NJ · Aug 19, 2026Trade press
Bridgewater Discusses Data Centers, Considers Plans for Ordinance💧 TAPinto · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Rockaway Borough introduces revised data center ordinance⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Rockaway Borough revisits data center ban with revised ordinance🛑 New Jersey Hills Media Group · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Hayward Weighs Data Center Ban Amid 'Significant' Public Outcry🛑 Patch · Aug 17, 2026Local press
A county’s data center moratorium doesn’t include a small city considering huge project🛑 Richmond Register · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data Center Ordinance⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data Center Ordinance⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 12, 2026Local press
AI Data Centers Ban Demanded In Manchester🛑 Patch · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Upper Township to Ban Data Centers🛑 Cape May County Herald · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Banks Hit Concentration Limits, Sending Data Center Debt to Pension Funds🛑 Tech Times · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Collingswood Bans Data Centers and Computing Nodes Boroughwide, Sets New Public EV Charging Rates💸 The Retrospect · Aug 7, 2026
Dozens of NJ towns are banning data centers. Can they survive legal challenge?⚖️ Gothamist · Aug 6, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
N.J. needs to hit pause on data centers before they drain our wallets | Opinion🛑 NJ.com · Jul 20, 2026Local press
More than 120 nationwide towns have paused AI data centers — why hasn’t NJ?🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · Jul 20, 2026Local press
U.S. Rep Frank Pallone backs national moratorium on AI data centers🛑 jerseyvindicator.org · Jun 24, 2026Local press
The growing revolt against AI data centers just prompted N.J. to ‘pause’ this $500M program🛑 NJ.com · Jun 23, 2026Local press
New Jersey won’t ban AI data centers — but Sherrill says residents shouldn’t pay the price for them🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · May 27, 2026Local press
More NJ towns ban AI data centers as projects reach nearly 3 million square feet🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · May 21, 2026Local press
Should New Jersey Pause Ai Data Center Development🛑 News12 | New Jersey · May 18, 2026Local press
New Jersey Town to Ban All Data Centers After Chaotic Meeting🛑 GovTech · May 12, 2026Trade press
Most N.J. voters want AI data centers banned from their towns, striking new poll numbers show🛑 NJ.com · May 6, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (11)
New Jersey residents sue data center over noise audible a mile away🔊 Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
‘It’s all you can hear’: New Jersey lawsuit takes on datacenter’s noise pollution🔊 The Guardian · Aug 28, 2026National press
Lawsuit Accuses New Jersey’s Largest Planned Data Center of Violating Federal Law⚖️ Legal Reader · Aug 28, 2026
Around Newark: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE💧 Patch · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Around Bloomfield: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE💧 Patch · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Around Maplewood: Data Centers + Voter Purge + Water Lawsuit + ICE💧 Patch · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Upper Merion Board of Supervisors Clears Legal Hurdle to Meet on Data Center Extensions⚖️ thesunpapers.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Lindenwold council reverses ‘one camera at a time’ policy for meetings after resident sues⚖️ WHYY · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data centers, pickleball courts discussed in Far Hills⚖️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Aug 13, 2026Local press
New Jersey town sued for $300m by data center developer⚖️ Data Center Dynamics · Jul 30, 2026Trade press
New Jersey Neighbors Sue Over Humming Noise From Data Center🔊 GovTech · May 29, 2026Trade press
Policy & legislation (21)
New Jersey hits Microsoft-linked AI data center with record fine for 62 unpermitted power generators, issues 45-day shutdown deadline — site tied to $33 billion deal also built illegal 1.5M-gallon fuel tank💸 Tom's Hardware · Sep 25, 2026National press
62 generators, no permits: New Jersey data centre's $1 million fine exposes the regulatory challenge of po🛑 The Economic Times · Sep 24, 2026International press
Nearly $200 Billion Worth of Data Center Projects Have Been Blocked or Delayed This Year💸 Gizmodo · Sep 21, 2026National press
Power & Politics: Voter registration hearing; New poll on NJ's 7th Congressional District; ICE accused of using Roxbury warehouse⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Power & Politics: Voter registration hearing; New poll on NJ's 7th Congressional District; ICE accused of using Roxbury warehouse⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Mayor Parker creates task force for data center guardrails in Philly⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 16, 2026Local press
New Jersey 7th Congressional District 2026: Latest Polls⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 15, 2026National press
Mayor Parker to create task force placing guardrails on data centers in Philly⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Top Energy Panel Democrat Slams GOP Over Data Center Bill💸 Bloomberg Government News · Sep 3, 2026Wire service
Vertiv Acquires Microgrid Solutions Provider in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal💸 Microgrid Knowledge · Sep 2, 2026
Vertiv to Acquire UIG in Deal Worth Up to $2.6 Billion💸 USA Herald · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Data Centers Face Volatile Regulatory Landscape⚠️ Law.com · Aug 27, 2026
Silicon Valley AI Data Centers Face Outcry, Can Billions in Funds Calm Public Outrage?💸 AIBase · Aug 19, 2026
Nebius Shares Slip Despite Key Approval for $17.4 Billion Microsoft Data Center Deal💸 finance.biggo.com · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nebius's Regulatory Headache in New Jersey Collides With a $40 Billion Order Book💸 ad-hoc-news.de · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Congress sluggish on federal AI framework as concerns intensify⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Congress sluggish on federal AI framework as concerns intensify⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Sherrill rolls out NJ data center regulations⚠️ NJBIZ · May 28, 2026
New Jersey Stepping up to Establish Data Center Guardrails⚠️ Insider NJ · May 27, 2026Local press
Article | New Jersey to put a series of ‘guardrails’ on data centers⚠️ POLITICO Pro · May 27, 2026National press
Op-Ed: NJ’s urgent need to regulate power-sucking data centers⚠️ NJ Spotlight News · Apr 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Electric bills & the grid (20)
Pallone urges FERC to shield PJM customers with strong rules for data centers⚠️ roi-nj.com · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
Press Release: Frank Pallone Urges FERC to Strengthen PJM Data Center Rules⚠️ quiverquant.com · Sep 28, 2026
Grid connection process for renewables challenged⚠️ Politico · Sep 28, 2026National press
A Data Center Got a $1.07 Million Fine. It Exposes the Risk of Powering Up Before the Grid Is Ready⚠️ inc.com · Sep 28, 2026
Texas halts data center environmental permits amid ERCOT audit🛑 Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
NJ Radio Commentary Warns Autonomous AI Could Disrupt Grid, Networks, Cloud Storage⚠️ thesunpapers.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data center transmission line plan moved off artist's Saukville property⚠️ wjfw.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Bengals Visit Montclair on Sept. 10, Renewing a Classic Gridiron Rivalry⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Bengals Visit Montclair on Sept. 10, Renewing a Classic Gridiron Rivalry⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Ohio, PJM to Use State Agreement Approach for 10-GW Data Center, Gas Plant⚠️ RTO Insider · Sep 7, 2026Trade press
Electricity Rates by State (September 2026)💸 electricchoice.com · Sep 3, 2026
Indonesia couple says $59,000 off-grid build had to be rebuilt after contractor mistakes⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 2, 2026
Sen. Blumenthal backs bipartisan effort to prevent data centers from driving up electricity prices💸 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Sen. Blumenthal backs bipartisan effort to prevent data centers from driving up electricity prices💸 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Drop, Data Center Expanding, U.S. Debt Hits $40T💸 Cape May County Herald · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Drop, Data Center Expanding, U.S. Debt Hits $40T💸 Cape May County Herald · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Largest US grid floats paying data centers to shut off during power scarcity⚠️ Straight Arrow · Aug 18, 2026
PJM proposes data centers bring their own power or face curtailment⚠️ WFMZ.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
US Largest Power Grid Operator Files Proposal That Could Disconnect New Data Centers First⚠️ Mjengo Hub · Aug 15, 2026
Current New Jersey Mortgage And Refinance Rates💸 Forbes · Aug 14, 2026National press
Water & environment (95)
US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits🛑 The Guardian · Oct 1, 2026National press
Reclaiming New Jersey’s ‘Peaceful Valley’ — And Also Stopping Future Water Pollution💧 Center for New York City Affairs · Sep 30, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
What We Are Reading: Environmental & Energy Series September 2026⚠️ The National Law Review · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules🏭 theguardian.com · Sep 27, 2026National press
Nebius data center in New Jersey hit with $1M fine for pollution, permit violations🛑 FOX4KC.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
China's coal mines may offer a new water source for data centre cooling💧 inkl · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Andhra sets 70% renewable energy rule for data centres, addresses water concerns: Lokesh💧 inkl · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey Fines Data Center Operator $1.1 Million for Violating Air Pollution Laws🏭 SSBCrack · Sep 24, 2026
New Jersey fines data center $1.07 million for violating air pollution laws | PHL17 Morning News🏭 PHL17.com · Sep 24, 2026
New Jersey fines data center $1.07 million for violating air pollution laws | PHL17 Morning News🏭 Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
NJ data center slapped with $1M pollution fine🏭 NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 23, 2026Local press
New Jersey's largest data center fined $1.07M for air pollution violations🏭 yahoo.com · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey's largest data center fined $1.07M for air pollution violations🏭 AOL.com · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
The cost of artificial intelligence: environmental catastrophe⚠️ The Rider News · Sep 23, 2026
New Jersey Data Center Fined More Than $1M Over Air Pollution Violation🏭 Newsweek · Sep 22, 2026National press
N.J.’s largest AI data center hit with a stunning $1M fine for pollution🏭 nj.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ slaps data center with record $1.07 million fine for air pollution violations🏭 phl17.com · Sep 22, 2026
Secaucus Diesel Spill From Equinix Data Center Still Awaits State Penalty, More Than A Week Later🏭 Hudson Reporter · Sep 20, 2026Local press
"No town can protect itself alone." A mayor's warning after 5,500 gallons of diesel.🏭 New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Data centers are swapping water for forever chemicals to keep AI cool💧 Fortune · Sep 18, 2026National press
Data centre’s diesel fuel spill forces New Jersey river cleanup🏭 PressReader · Sep 18, 2026
New Jersey Towns Clamp Down on AI Data Centers Amid Environmental Concerns⚠️ WDHA FM · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Secaucus Data Center Spills Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Into Hackensack River Tributary🏭 communitynews.org · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Equinix data center in New Jersey leaks 5,000 gallons of diesel into local waterway💧 Crypto Briefing · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Americans’ data center fears are coming true—a New Jersey location just leaked 5,000 gallons of diesel🏭 Fortune · Sep 17, 2026National press
AI Data Center Diesel Spill, NJ on Film, Plus More News You Missed in New Jersey🏭 The Local Girl · Sep 17, 2026
Data Center Diesel Spill Threatens New Jersey Meadowlands Ecosystem🏭 streamlinefeed.co.ke · Sep 17, 2026
5,000 gallons of diesel spill from Equinix data centre in Secaucus into Anderson Creek; cleanup underway🏭 The Times of India · Sep 16, 2026International press
‘A Computer Glitch That Dumps All Your Fuel? That Sounds Odd’: New Jersey Data Center Spills 5,500 Gallons of Diesel Into Local Creek🔊 The Nerd Stash · Sep 16, 2026
5,000 Gallons of Diesel Spilled From a Data Center’s Storage Tank in New Jersey🏭 Democracy Now! · Sep 16, 2026
Broken valves caused a data center to spill 5K gallons of diesel in NJ's Meadowlands🏭 Gothamist · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
5,000 gallons of diesel spill from Secaucus data center into Hackensack River tributary🏭 - NJTODAY.NEWS · Sep 16, 2026
Data center’s spill of 5,000 gallons of diesel forces New Jersey river cleanup🏭 The Seattle Times · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data Center Spills Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Into NJ Creek After Computer Glitch🏭 pcmag.com · Sep 15, 2026
Data Center’s Spill of 5,000 Gallons of Diesel Forces N.J. River Cleanup🏭 The New York Times · Sep 15, 2026National press
Equinix Explains Diesel Spill Into Creek From Its Data Center🏭 Patch · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Diesel spill from N.J. data center still being cleaned up after 5,000 gallons leaked into waterway💧 nj.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Spill Into Secaucus Creek From Data Center🏭 The Local Girl · Sep 15, 2026
Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Spill at an AI Data Center in New Jersey🏭 gadgetreview.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Spill at an AI Data Center in New Jersey🏭 Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into river tributary🏭 bizpacreview.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Spilled 5,000 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Into River Tributary🏭 dailycaller.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Computer Glitch Blamed For 5,500-Gallon Diesel Spill From Secaucus Data Center🏭 AOL.com · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Computer Glitch Blamed For 5,500-Gallon Diesel Spill From Secaucus Data Center🏭 DailyVoice.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Spills Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Into Wetlands in New Jersey🏭 The Daily Beast · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Data Center Spills Thousands of Gallons of Diesel Into Wetlands in New Jersey🏭 The Daily Beast · Sep 15, 2026Local press
A NJ Data Center Just Spilled 5K Gallons of Diesel Into a Secaucus Creek. Here's What We Know.🏭 New Jersey Digest · Sep 15, 2026
Tewksbury discusses watershed, data centers💧 New Jersey Hills · Sep 15, 2026
Equinix Data Center Diesel Spill Contaminates New Jersey Meadowlands Creek🏭 streamlinefeed.co.ke · Sep 15, 2026
Data center debacle as 'computer glitch' causes 5k gallons of diesel fuel to spill into New Jersey wetlands🏭 Daily Mail · Sep 15, 2026Local press
NJ data center leak spills 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into river, officials say🏭 NBC New York · Sep 15, 2026
NJ data center leak spills 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into river, officials say🏭 NBC New York · Sep 15, 2026
Thousands of gallons of diesel spill from AI data center in Secaucus, N.J.🏭 CBS News · Sep 14, 2026National press
Thousands of gallons of diesel leak at AI data center in Secaucus🏭 CBS News · Sep 14, 2026National press
Data center fuel leak sends diesel into NJ creek🏭 FOX 5 New York · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Inside data centers: What massive projects mean for power, water and noise🔊 NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Secaucus mayor says 'computer glitch' cause of thousands of gallons of diesel to spill from Secaucus data center🏭 News12 | Long Island · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data center spills 5K gallons of diesel into New Jersey Meadowlands🏭 Gothamist · Sep 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data Center Fuel Leak Sends Diesel Into Creek Connected To Hackensack River🏭 News12 | New Jersey · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data Center Spills 5,500 Gallons Of Diesel Into Secaucus Creek🏭 Patch · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Secaucus Data Center Diesel Spill Hits Hackensack River Creek🏭 Hoodline · Sep 14, 2026
Secaucus mayor says 'computer glitch' cause of thousands of gallons of diesel to spill from Secaucus data center🏭 News12 | Bronx · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data center spills diesel fuel into N.J. river tributary🏭 NJ.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Secaucus data center spills thousands of gallons of diesel into creek🏭 Yahoo · Sep 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Secaucus data center spills thousands of gallons of diesel into creek🏭 Bergen Record · Sep 12, 2026Local press
New Jersey Data Centers Will Have to Disclose Energy and Water Use Under New Law💧 MercerMe · Sep 4, 2026
This Week in Climate Action – September 3, 2026⚠️ League of Conservation Voters · Sep 4, 2026
House Energy and Commerce Committee takes aim at water guzzling AI data centers💧 Crypto Briefing · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Avnos Launches New Jersey Plant Capturing 450 Tons of CO2 While Producing Water💧 finance.biggo.com · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers must report water, energy use under new law💧 princetoninfo.com · Sep 2, 2026
The Nepal-Tibet disaster is a climate warning⚠️ Yale Climate Connections · Sep 1, 2026
N.J. enacts data center energy, water disclosure law💧 State Affairs · Sep 1, 2026
N.J. enacts data center energy, water disclosure law💧 State Affairs · Sep 1, 2026
New Jersey Law Forces Data Centers to Disclose Energy and Water Consumption💧 communitynews.org · Sep 1, 2026Local press
N.J. enacts data center energy, water disclosure law💧 State Affairs · Aug 31, 2026
N.J. enacts data center energy, water disclosure law💧 State Affairs · Aug 31, 2026
N.J. enacts data center energy, water disclosure law💧 Pluribus News · Aug 31, 2026
US Cities Eye AI Data Center Limits as Study Flags Water Risks💧 Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
New NJ law requires data centers to report water and energy use: 'They will not operate in the shadows'💧 Good Good Good News · Aug 28, 2026
New NJ law requires data centers to report water and energy usage💧 Audacy · Aug 28, 2026
Nj Data Centers Will Have To Report Energy Water Use Under New Law💧 News12 | Westchester · Aug 28, 2026Local press
NJ data centers must now reveal how much power and water they use💧 New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Nj Data Centers Will Have To Report Energy Water Use Under New Law💧 News12 | Long Island · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Community and environmental groups demand Microsoft cease operations at New Jersey AI data center after investigation alleges use of illegal, polluting gas generators⚖️ Stand.earth · Aug 27, 2026
Nj Data Centers Will Have To Report Energy Water Use Under New Law💧 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Nj Data Centers Will Have To Report Energy Water Use Under New Law💧 newjersey.news12.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Your AI Prompts Aren’t Drinking Bottled Water – But Data Centers Are Draining Local Basins💧 Gadget Review · Aug 27, 2026Local press
US Cities Eye AI Data Center Limits as Study Flags Water Risks💧 Decrypt · Aug 27, 2026
Community and environmental groups demand Microsoft cease operations at New Jersey AI data center after investigation alleges use of unpermitted polluting gas generators🛑 Stand.earth · Aug 27, 2026
Hanover residents voice concerns on data centers, water supply and township debt to township committee💧 New Jersey Hills Media Group · Aug 20, 2026Local press
NJ residents protest AI data center’s environmental impact⚠️ PIX11 · Aug 11, 2026
Environmentalists want review of biomedical company it accuses of killing horseshoe crabs⚠️ WHYY · Aug 11, 2026Local press
New Jersey residents packed a theater over a data center's hum, water use, and vibrations🔊 The Cool Down · Aug 10, 2026
NJ residents protest AI data center’s environmental impact⚠️ PIX11 · Apr 29, 2026
The AI data center boom is the next environmental crisis and it’s already starting⚠️ jerseyvindicator.org · Mar 15, 2026Local press
Noise & health (6)
Retirements, shifting expectations pressure NJ health care workforce🏭 NJBIZ · Oct 2, 2026
West Jordan Data Center Noise Frustrates Nearby Residents🔊 Hoodline · Oct 2, 2026
AI Is Already Damaging Human Life. We Gave It a Head Start🔊 Bloomberg.com · Sep 17, 2026Wire service
Data Center Boom Brings Health Hazards, Former EPA Officials Warn🏭 Bucks County Beacon · Sep 13, 2026Local press
“It’s All You Can Hear”: New Jersey Neighbors Fight Massive Data Center Noise🔊 Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
“It’s All You Can Hear”: New Jersey Neighbors Fight Massive Data Center Noise🔊 Gadget Review · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Community pushback (41)
New Jersey resident warns of flooding as nor’easter batters East Coast⚠️ Fox News · Sep 27, 2026National press
New Jersey’s AI Data Center Boom Sparks Pushback From Residents⚠️ New Jersey Monthly · Sep 23, 2026
Almost $200B US AI data center projects stall amid opposition⚠️ NewsBytes · Sep 22, 2026
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut⚠️ BBC · Sep 15, 2026National press
NJ Rep. Kean acquired more data center stocks as backlash to AI boom grows⚠️ Gothamist · Sep 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
People against data centers are really opposed to a 'bad bargain,' survey says⚠️ Utah Public Radio · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Pennsylvania township unanimously opposes mall data center, but that may not kill it⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Parking, taxes, data centers, doesn't matter. New Jersey is fighting again.🏠 New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
A new study shows public opposition to data centers could change if people felt they were benefitting, too⚠️ NPR Las Vegas · Sep 8, 2026National press
New study shows that opposition to data centers could change if people felt they were benefiting⚠️ KSUT Public Radio · Sep 8, 2026Local press
New Jersey candidates vowing to oppose data centers in the general election⚠️ whyy.org · Sep 8, 2026Local press
How Mamdani-aligned House candidates say they plan to fight wealth inequality⚠️ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 5, 2026National press
Journal Square Residents Seek Answers on Future of Five Corners Library⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 5, 2026Local press
'Good for Our Town': New Jersey residents are sounding the alarm over data centers. Mayor says they’re 'here to stay'🔊 wegotthiscovered.com · Sep 4, 2026
Industrial Report: Data Center Backlash Tests Development Boom⚠️ CommercialSearch · Sep 4, 2026
NASA Administrator pitches data centers in Earth orbit as US backlash grows⚠️ thecooldown.com · Sep 3, 2026
The growing revolt against AI data centers just escalated as N.J. claws back $250M⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
The growing revolt against AI data centers just escalated as N.J. claws back $250M⚠️ NJ.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
The growing revolt against AI data centers just escalated as N.J. claws back $250M⚠️ NJ.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Ron Johnson: China Fueling Opposition to AI Data Centers⚠️ breitbart.com · Sep 1, 2026
AI Companies Launch $50 Million PR Offensive as Data Center Backlash Spreads⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Teenaged White Supremacists Rally Briefly in Princeton, Depart Quickly – A Cookout Was Waiting⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Microsoft-backed AI data center faces backlash over…⚠️ inkl · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Meeting On AI Data Center In N.J. Called Off, Frustrating Residents Landman (RPIYY4lEfa)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 28, 2026Local press
In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers⚠️ NBC Chicago · Aug 26, 2026
Meeting On AI Data Center In N.J. Called Off, Frustrating Residents Landman (RPIYY4lEfa)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data center backlash poised to play critical role in midterms: ‘We don’t even need data centers’⚠️ New York Post · Aug 19, 2026Local press
N.J. residents furious after gigantic AI data center’s next phase is approved⚠️ SILive.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Cantor Fitzgerald Backs Nebius Stock (NBIS) Even as Data Center Opposition Spreads⚠️ TipRanks · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
‘You sold us out!’ N.J. town approves next phase of massive AI data center as residents erupt⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
‘You sold us out!’ N.J. town approves next phase of massive AI data center as residents erupt⚠️ nj.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
"We can police without stalking" — NJ's Flock camera fight reaches Somerset County⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Nebius's Welsh Expansion Collides With New Jersey Pushback as Wall Street Debates the Cost of Ambiti⚠️ AD HOC NEWS · Aug 18, 2026
Policymakers push for profit-sharing from AI data centers as states revolt against Big Tech's energy appetite⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says⚠️ WHYY · Aug 14, 2026Local press
'Dump Big Tech' protests target NYC offices of Palantir, Google⚠️ Tech Brew · Aug 13, 2026
Manchester mayor: 'I totally oppose any data center in our town'⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Aug 13, 2026Local press
ICE and Data Centers Aren’t New, But Face Growing Pushback as They Intertwine⚠️ Truthout · Aug 8, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
NJ Rep. Kean profited from AI stocks as data center backlash grew⚠️ Gothamist · Jul 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
The NJ towns where furious residents are fighting giant data centers⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Apr 29, 2026Local press
'A Big F*ck You to Big Tech': New Jersey Residents Defeat AI Data Center⚠️ Common Dreams · Feb 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Projects & construction (25)
Focus NJ report backs managed AI data center expansion in New Jersey⚠️ roi-nj.com · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
Market report: NJ construction spending rises 19% as starts stall⚠️ NJBIZ · Sep 28, 2026
New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generators🛑 The Guardian · Sep 25, 2026National press
Proposed South Whitehall Township data center goes before commission⚠️ CBS News · Sep 24, 2026National press
Virginia data center order opens pathway for investment in household energy infrastructure⚠️ Rewiring America · Sep 18, 2026
States Are Opening the Door to Data Center Investment in Virtual Power Plants⚠️ RMI · Sep 10, 2026
Multi-Gigawatt Campuses and AI Partnerships Accelerate U.S. Data Center Growth💸 The National Law Review · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Multi-Gigawatt Campuses and AI Partnerships Accelerate U.S. Data Center Growth💸 EIN News · Sep 9, 2026
Multi-Gigawatt Campuses and AI Partnerships Accelerate U.S. Data Center Growth💸 EIN News · Sep 9, 2026
Brick Moves to Restrict Data Centers Before Any Are Proposed⚠️ shorenewsnetwork.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
New Jersey scientists build muddy islands to keep coastal marshes from drowning⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026
Big tech is investing millions in data centers and…⚠️ inkl · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Big tech is investing millions in data centers and saving a quick tax buck while doing it🏠 Fortune · Sep 2, 2026National press
U.S. Construction Spending Forecast to Reach $2.85 Trillion by 2031⚠️ For Construction Pros · Aug 30, 2026
U.S. Cities Begin Restricting Data Center Construction⚠️ ForkLog · Aug 29, 2026
CBRE: Record Data Center Construction Fails to Ease Capacity Crunch⚠️ Data Center Frontier · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Investigation Exposes Massive New Jersey Data Center Operating Army of Polluting Generators Without Permits🛑 Common Dreams · Aug 27, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
All AI Data Centers Under Construction Could Emit as Much CO₂ as 24 Million Cars⚠️ Gadget Review · Aug 26, 2026Local press
AI Cloud Firm Nebius Raises $5.75B In Debt To Fuel Data Center Expansion⚠️ Bisnow · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Nebius's New Jersey Win and 5-Gigawatt Ambition Put Execution Risk Under the Microscope⚠️ AD HOC NEWS · Aug 19, 2026
Nebius (NBIS) Stock Edges Lower Despite Critical Data Center Approval in New Jersey⚠️ parameter.io · Aug 18, 2026
The 5-Gigawatt Gamble: Nebius's Record Auction Prices Face a New Jersey Reality Check⚠️ AD HOC NEWS · Aug 18, 2026
Nebius Group’s Endorsement Boosts Bloom Energy Shares Amid AI Data Center Expansion⚠️ SSBCrack · Aug 17, 2026
Nebius's Breakneck Expansion Faces Its Toughest Test: The Physical World⚠️ AD HOC NEWS · Aug 14, 2026
Meeting About Proposed Data Center in Andover, NJ Turns Violent⚠️ PIX11 · Aug 11, 2026
Other coverage (323)
Dirty Air Leaves a Chemical Trail in Your Blood That May Serve as an Early Warning of Heart Trouble + More⚠️ publichealthpolicyjournal.com · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Newsweek names New Jersey’s best nursing homes for 2027⚠️ NJBIZ · Oct 2, 2026
Nuclear task force holds first meeting as NJ pursues new reactors⚖️ The Jersey Vindicator · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Microsoft Circular Centers enhance Azure cloud infrastructure efficiency and sustainability⚠️ ET Datacenters · Oct 1, 2026
NIMBYs & AI Data Centers: Technological Revolution in the Suburbs⚠️ Law.com · Oct 1, 2026
Microsoft Circular Centers enhance Azure cloud infrastructure efficiency and sustainability⚠️ ET Datacenters · Oct 1, 2026
What it’s like to live by a data center | Inquirer South Jersey⚠️ Inquirer.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
NJ fines AI data center over unpermitted on-site power generators🛑 ET Datacenters · Oct 1, 2026
NJ fines AI data center over unpermitted on-site power generators🛑 ET Datacenters · Oct 1, 2026
NJ fines AI data center over unpermitted on-site power generators🛑 ET Datacenters · Oct 1, 2026
Poolin Auction Reopens as Hut 8 Deal Ties $80 Million to Data Center Milestones⚠️ TheEnergyMag · Oct 1, 2026
N.J. Penalty Highlights On-Site Power Risks at AI Data Centers⚠️ DataCenterKnowledge · Sep 30, 2026
NJBIZ honors New Jersey companies for empowering women⚠️ NJBIZ · Sep 30, 2026
Data centers could be a payday for communities⚠️ qz.com · Sep 30, 2026National press
Trump administration scraps plan to use South Jersey military base for ICE detention⚠️ phillyvoice.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
New York Faces Nearly 10 GW Data Center Boom as AI Infrastructure Spreads Across State⚠️ Vision Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press
The data center boom continues apace, but projects face mounting obstacles⚠️ Utility Dive · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
In New Jersey, River Dell Regional High School Students ‘Trade Textbooks For Tool Belts In New Electrical Apprenticeship Program’💸 WNY Labor Today · Sep 29, 2026Local press
The case for data centers: Business group says NJ may cost itself jobs⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Data Centers Face Fines, Permit Delays as States Weigh AI Growth Against Local Impacts🛑 legalinsurrection.com · Sep 29, 2026
Data Centers Face Fines, Permit Delays as States Weigh AI Growth Against Local Impacts🛑 legalinsurrection.com · Sep 29, 2026
Learnewable September Analysis Finds Two-Thirds of U.S. Counties Favorable Toward Data Centers⚠️ EIN News · Sep 28, 2026
Challenges of data center developers nationwide⚠️ Oklahoma Energy Today · Sep 28, 2026
Sixers’ new sponsor Bloom Energy was long a money-loser and now soars with AI data center orders⚠️ inquirer.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Data Center Debate Rages In Nutley; Ex-Hoffman LaRoche Property Is The Battleground⚠️ Patch · Sep 28, 2026Local press
New Jersey hits data center with 'record' $1.1m fine after drone exposes 62 unpermitted gas generators🛑 TechRadar · Sep 28, 2026National press
NJ AI Data Center Fined $1M Over Unpermitted Generators -🛑 Lakeland Gazette · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Data Center Operator Slapped With $1 Million Fine for Belching Noxious Gas Into Surrounding Community⚠️ Futurism · Sep 26, 2026
New Jersey fines Microsoft-linked AI data center $1.07 million over 62 unpermitted generators🛑 news.lavx.hu · Sep 26, 2026Local press
How many illegal gas generators did a data center hide from New Jersey?⚖️ GovTech · Sep 25, 2026Trade press
Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners FAQ on Potential Data Center⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Township of Nutley Board of Commissioners FAQ on Potential Data Center⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 25, 2026Local press
New Jersey hits data center powering Microsoft Copilot with $1m fine after drone expose 62 secretly-installed gas generators⚠️ TechRadar · Sep 25, 2026National press
New Jersey hits data center powering Microsoft Copilot with $1m fine after drone expose 62 secretly-installed gas generators⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go⚠️ Patch · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go⚠️ Patch · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go; Will Bring Town's Total To 11⚠️ patch.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Microsoft Unveils Redesigned Copilot “Super App” – DTH⚠️ Daily Tech News Show · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Microsoft Unveils Redesigned Copilot “Super App” – DTH⚠️ Daily Tech News Show · Sep 25, 2026Local press
News | New Jersey hits AI company with state's largest fine on a data center⚠️ CoStar · Sep 25, 2026
NJ Fines Data Center $1.1M After Drone Pics Expose 62 Gas Generators⚠️ WhoWhatWhy · Sep 25, 2026
GATTO: Data centers must lose in midterms⚠️ The Daily Targum · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Pennacchio: If Towns Can Control Data Center Development, They Should Have a Say on Housing Too⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 25, 2026
Hut 8 Wins $140M Bid For Poolin’s Texas Data Centers⚠️ TradingView · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators⚠️ Ars Technica · Sep 24, 2026National press
New Jersey Just Fined a Data Center $1 Million for an Illegal Power Setup⚖️ Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey Just Fined a Data Center $1 Million for an Illegal Power Setup⚖️ Gadget Review · Sep 24, 2026Local press
62 generators, no permits: New Jersey data centre's $1…🛑 inkl · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
N.J.’s largest AI data center should shut down after record $1M fine, activists say⚠️ NJ.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Nebius Stock: A $1.07 Million Fine, an 84-Dollar Bear Case and Demand That Stretches to 2028⚠️ AD HOC NEWS · Sep 24, 2026
New Jersey inspectors found 62 large natural-gas generators running without required permits at a massive🛑 The Times of India · Sep 24, 2026International press
Exclusive: Top NJ official says data center had ‘very problematic' violations⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 23, 2026Local press
DataOne fined $1.07M for operating 62 unpermitted generators at New Jersey data center🛑 Crypto Briefing · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic’s AI Claude identifies intriguing DNA stretch in bacteriophages⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Center Is Fined $1.1 Million for Operating 62 Power Generators⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 23, 2026National press
NJ Fines Data Center $1M Over 123 MW of Unpermitted Generation🛑 Engineering News-Record · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Erin Brockovich and Justin Pearson Urge Communities to Act Against Data Centers⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 23, 2026National press
New Jersey hits data center with record $1.07 million fine over unpermitted gas generators🛑 qz.com · Sep 23, 2026National press
New Jersey fines DataOne $1.07 million for unpermitted generators🛑 Yahoo · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey fines DataOne $1.07 million for unpermitted generators🛑 Yahoo · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
The Data Center We Warned You About Just Got Hit With the Largest Fine in New Jersey History⚠️ New Jersey Digest · Sep 23, 2026
Woman Curses Data Center Spokeswoman At Volatile Secaucus Council Meeting⚠️ Patch · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Woman Curses Data Center Spokeswoman At Volatile Secaucus Council Meeting⚠️ Patch · Sep 23, 2026Local press
‘Slap on the Wrist’: New Jersey Locals Brand Record $1 Million Fine Against Massive AI Data Center as ‘Not Enough’⚠️ The Nerd Stash · Sep 23, 2026
NJ data center DataOne fined $1.07M for air violations⚠️ NJBIZ · Sep 23, 2026
NJ is hitting a massive data center in South Jersey with a million-dollar fine. Is it enough?⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
New Jersey says DataOne’s 62 generators are illegal. It’s letting them run for 45 more days.⚖️ Outrider · Sep 23, 2026
Wood-Ridge Mayor Sarlo Addresses Wallington Data Center Rumors⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 23, 2026Local press
NJ Fines Data Center $1M For 62 Unpermitted Generators🛑 Law360 · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
NJ data center company fined more than $1M for operating more than 60 gas generators without permit🛑 Audacy · Sep 23, 2026
NJ data center operator fined $1.07 million for installing 62 massive generators without pre-permits🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 22, 2026Local press
9/22: The Takeout with Major Garrett⚠️ CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
NJ data center fined $1M after inspection reveals violations⚠️ Bergen Record · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ fines data center $1 million for illegally powering facility with gas generators⚖️ Gothamist · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Microsoft Data Centers Hit With Fines in New Jersey, Virginia⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Microsoft Data Centers Hit With Fines in New Jersey, Virginia⚠️ news.bloomberglaw.com · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
Microsoft Data Centers Hit With Fines in New Jersey, Virginia⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Sep 22, 2026Wire service
NJ Firms Find Opportunity in All Sides of the Data Center Boom⚠️ Law.com · Sep 22, 2026
Is New Jersey a hot-spot for alien abductions?⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Secaucus Data Center Spill Still Unpunished More Than a Week Later⚠️ thesunpapers.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Not the worst time for an AI data center to spill 5,500 gallons of backup fuel into a tributary | Factor This Brief⚠️ Factor This · Sep 21, 2026
As data centers spread, Hunterdon urges towns to get ready⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
As data centers spread, Hunterdon urges towns to get ready⚠️ Central New Jersey News · Sep 21, 2026
Hunterdon County to Host Data Center Breakfast Talk for Municipal Officials⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Hunterdon County to Host Data Center Breakfast Talk for Municipal Officials⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Data Centers Blocked, But Concerns Remain⚠️ jerseyshoreonline.com · Sep 18, 2026
Trump Expands His Plan to Have Data Centers Take Over Public Lands⚠️ newrepublic.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Hunterdon County to host data center breakfast talk on Tuesday, Sept. 29⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data center company that spilled fuel into the Meadowlands plans another center next door⚠️ Gothamist · Sep 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Ricardo Semler on the prisoner's dilemma on data centers: trillions of dollars obsolete in just a few years⚠️ Fortune · Sep 18, 2026National press
Greenbaum launches data center development, infrastructure practice⚠️ Real Estate NJ · Sep 18, 2026
Automated AI agents are now capable of hacking data on their own - Why I think NJ should be concerned⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 17, 2026Local press
NJ town says data center can’t be built in redevelopment project⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
NJ town says data center can’t be built in redevelopment project⚠️ PIX11 · Sep 17, 2026
What’s going on with AI data centers in Philly?⚠️ Billy Penn at WHYY · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Newark City Council Takes Stance On Data Centers, Passes Resolution⚠️ Patch · Sep 17, 2026Local press
How attacking data centers became smart politics for the left and right in New York⚠️ Gothamist · Sep 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Greenbaum adds data center development practice⚠️ NJBIZ · Sep 17, 2026
Hunterdon County to Host One More Bicycle Plan informational meeting next Wednesday evening, Sept. 23 / Breakfast Talk on Data Centers for Municipal Officials on Sept. 29 (VIDEO)⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Hunterdon County to Host One More Bicycle Plan informational meeting next Wednesday evening, Sept. 23 / Breakfast Talk on Data Centers for Municipal Officials on Sept. 29 (VIDEO)⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Hunterdon County to Host One More Bicycle Plan informational meeting next Wednesday evening, Sept. 23 / Breakfast Talk on Data Centers for Municipal Officials on Sept. 29 (VIDEO)⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Data Centers Under Fire for Forcing Local Officials to Sign NDAs⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 17, 2026Wire service
NJ's Greenbaum Rowe Launches New Data Center Practice⚠️ Law360 · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
NJ's Greenbaum Rowe Launches New Data Center Practice⚠️ Law360 · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
NJ's Greenbaum Rowe Launches New Data Center Practice⚠️ Law360 · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
New Jersey data center makes costly mistake and the damage is already spreading⚠️ latination.com · Sep 16, 2026
New Jersey data center makes costly mistake and the damage is already spreading⚠️ latination.com · Sep 16, 2026
Secaucus Mayor to Solomon: Want to Dump Leaking Data Centers, Solid Waste Facility? Call Me⚠️ Jersey City Times · Sep 16, 2026Local press
NJ Leaders Sound Alarm Over AI Powers That Could 'Kill Us All'🔊 Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Iselin law firm Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis debuts data center development practice⚠️ roi-nj.com · Sep 16, 2026Trade press
Data Centers Are Causing a Huge Surge in Incredibly Toxic Chemicals Polluting the World⚠️ Futurism · Sep 16, 2026
Data Center Removed From Manchester Redevelopment Plan⚠️ Patch · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Here's Where Secaucus' Newest Data Center Will Go⚠️ Patch · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Fuel Spill Sparks Concerns In New Jersey⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Update On Fuel Spill Into Creek From North Jersey Data Center⚠️ Patch · Sep 15, 2026Local press
N.J. activists are at war with data centers — and a fuel spill just made things a lot worse⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Where are Central Jersey's data centers? See the full map⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Where are Central Jersey's data centers? See the full map⚠️ mycentraljersey.com · Sep 15, 2026
Thousands of gallons spill from data center, raising questions in New Jersey⚠️ cleveland.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data centre leaks 5,000 gallons of fuel after suspected 'glitch'⚠️ Metro.co.uk · Sep 15, 2026
Where in North Jersey are data centers located? See the list⚠️ Bergen Record · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Where in North Jersey are data centers located? See the list⚠️ dailyrecord.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Where in North Jersey are data centers located? See the list⚠️ New Jersey Herald · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Raritan Data Center Action Not Yet on Tap⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 15, 2026Local press
N.J. activists are at war with data centers — and a fuel spill just made things a lot worse⚠️ NJ.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Energy Matters (Episode 214)⚠️ On New Jersey · Sep 14, 2026
Linden Moves To Prohibit Ai Data Centers Throughout The City⚠️ newjersey.news12.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Dodge Momentum Index Dips as Data Center Planning Slows⚠️ USGlass Magazine · Sep 14, 2026
Data Snapshot Series on New Jersey’s Child Care Landscape⚠️ National Institute for Early Education Research · Sep 14, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
OPINION: NJ should embrace data centers while limiting impacts⚠️ NJBIZ · Sep 14, 2026
Shoes or no shoes? The great NJ house debate⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 13, 2026Local press
The Big Greedy Data Center Next Door⚠️ newrepublic.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Plot Twist: These Cannabis Gummies May Curb Your Appetite and Boost Energy⚠️ The Daily Beast · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Letter to the Editor: “Data Centers Are a Non-Starter”⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 13, 2026
Is a Data Center Coming to Nutley? That's the Plan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Is a Data Center Coming to Nutley? That's the Plan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Anthropic may soon lease Texas data center backed by 2,842-acre gas-fired power project⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 12, 2026
New Jersey's largest planned AI data center accused of running 45 unpermitted generators🛑 Yahoo · Sep 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
US senior housing crunch deepens with a projected $1 trillion needed by 2050⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 11, 2026
Polydactyl kittens stranded on hot roof get second chance at life⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 11, 2026
Data centers, subdivisions & solar farms -- Laurens County Council agenda⚠️ The Clinton Chronicle · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data centers bring mixed housing effects, boost commercial real estate: Report⚠️ KATV · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Top 5 Stories — Fall 2026⚠️ League of Conservation Voters · Sep 10, 2026
Scientists trace 2024 earthquake that shook 42 million to previously unmapped New Jersey fault zone⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 10, 2026
Beach days, fireflies, and the summer days Americans once knew are getting harder to find⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 10, 2026
Union Biometrics Targets AI Data Center Security⚠️ thelec.net · Sep 10, 2026
Key facts: AMZN 10-yr Qualcomm deal; $1.6B Texas plant; bonds premium⚠️ TradingView · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
New to East Orange School District? Meet Your Family Community Specialists⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Wu leaks half-baked housing plan to Boston Globe | Our pathetic highway rest stops | Mass. data center debate escalates | More questions about Eng hair-pulling scandal | Quick Hits |⚠️ scottvanvoorhis.substack.com · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Letter to the Editor: Data Centers Deserve a Rational Look in Parsippany⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 9, 2026
Welcome to the Data Center Election⚠️ atmos.earth · Sep 9, 2026
TEECS Ranks No. 13 Among New Jersey High Schools in U.S. News Rankings⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 9, 2026Local press
NYC firms overhauled security after 9/11. How NJ played a major role⚠️ Bergen Record · Sep 9, 2026Local press
East Coast states are losing a key power source as offshore wind projects stall, shrink, or vanish⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Princeton Police: Directed Enforcement, Designer Handbag Theft, DWI⚠️ tapinto.net · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Dodge Momentum Index Flat in August⚠️ construction.com · Sep 8, 2026
Nuclear Supplier Holtec Seeks to Raise $900 Million in US IPO⚠️ Energy Connects · Sep 8, 2026
Nuclear Supplier Holtec Seeks to Raise $900 Million in US IPO⚠️ bloomberg.com · Sep 8, 2026Wire service
Wall Township Hosts Major Data Center Operations As AI Infrastructure Expands Across Monmouth County⚠️ 92.7 WOBM · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Data Centers Can Learn from New Jersey’s Marshes and Warehouses⚠️ HackerNoon · Sep 8, 2026
Is Princeton's Newest Bike Lane a Useless Addition? Or Is It Part of a Still Evolving Network?⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Is Princeton's Newest Bike Lane an Underutilized Frill? Or Is It Part of a Still Evolving Network?⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 8, 2026Local press
No Data Center Pending for Montville, But Planner Urges Township to Look at Data Center Rules⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 7, 2026Local press
No Data Center Pending for Montville, But Planner Urges Township to Look at Data Center Rules⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 7, 2026Local press
One Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on Route 206 in Sussex County⚠️ communitynews.org · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Freeway Drive Lane Closure Returns to Schedule as East Orange Bridge Project Advances⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 7, 2026Local press
On the Princeton Agenda: 25 Years Later, Commemorating the Events of 9/11⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 7, 2026Local press
On the Princeton Agenda: 25 Years Later, Commemorating the Events of 9/11⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Holtec’s and New Jersey’s nuclear gamble⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Homeowner says 30-minute AC repair ended with dead thermostat in 105-degree heat⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 6, 2026
Orange Housing Authority's 16th Annual Golf Outing Raises Funds for Student Scholarships⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Why The Data Centre Bubble Is A Disaster Waiting To Happen⚠️ Madras Courier · Sep 6, 2026Local press
As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them⚠️ NBC News · Sep 6, 2026National press
Be in the Know: Don't Miss Any Mountainside Stories From This Week⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Data centers hit the ballot box: The new political battle over AI⚠️ voz.us · Sep 5, 2026
Beethoven’s “Emperor” & Schubert’s “Great”⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Forum against Old Forge borehole project on land also eyed for data center⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 4, 2026Local press
‘Good for Our Town’: New Jersey Locals Erupt Over Mayor’s Data Center Support. He Says They’re “Here To Stay”⚠️ The Mary Sue · Sep 4, 2026
On Better Terms: Mayor Solomon Touts Renegotiated Agreement on Payback of $105M State Loan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Fire-Rated Wood Sealants Market to Near Double by 2035 on Data Center and Semiconductor Fab Demand💸 IndexBox · Sep 4, 2026
Althea Gibson Foundation Partners with The Citizen Service to Bring Leadership Training to East Orange, Orange, and Newark Youth Tennis Participants⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Letter to the Editor: New Jersey Data Centers⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 4, 2026
Insider NJ's 2026 Labor Power List⚠️ Insider NJ · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Insider NJ's 2026 Labor Power List⚠️ Insider NJ · Sep 3, 2026Local press
As Labor Day approaches, unemployment remains low in Pennsylvania, but the job market shows signs of weakening⚠️ whyy.org · Sep 3, 2026Local press
A Democratic Reckoning on Data Centers Is Coming⚠️ News of the United States - NOTUS · Sep 3, 2026National press
What's shaping the geography of U.S. AI data centers? (AIQ:NASDAQ)⚠️ Seeking Alpha · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Volunteers Urgently Needed to Support Critical Programs at Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Brick Moves To Restrict Data Centers⚠️ Jersey Shore Online · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘No, They Aren’t’: New Jersey Locals Erupt as Mayor Says Data Centers Are ‘Good for Our Town’ and ‘Here to Stay’⚠️ The Nerd Stash · Sep 3, 2026
Avnos commissions 450-tonne hybrid DAC plant in New Jersey⚠️ gasworld · Sep 3, 2026
New Jersey police charge 2 after mattresses, furniture, and trash dumped on county land⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026
GoPro, which once dominated the action camera market, suffered from financial difficulties due to Ch..⚠️ 매일경제 · Sep 2, 2026
Major East Coast Data Center Accused of Violating Federal Law⚠️ Truthdig · Sep 2, 2026
PwC Predicts $31 Trillion in Global AI Data Center Spending by 2050⚠️ breitbart.com · Sep 2, 2026
Data centers dominate discussion at Parsippany council meeting⚠️ New Jersey Hills · Sep 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorms Threaten From Great Lakes to New Jersey⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 2, 2026Wire service
Letter to the Editor: Data Centers Are No Threat to Parsippany⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 2, 2026
AOC Responds To President Trump Data Center Push: ‘Let’s Put One In New Jersey On His Golf Course”⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
AOC Responds To President Trump Data Center Push: 'Let's Put One In New Jersey On His Golf Course”⚠️ Where Is The Buzz · Sep 2, 2026
Feeling Pinched by Princeton Property Taxes? You Might Qualify for Some Relief🏠 TAPinto · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Feeling Pinched by Princeton Property Taxes? You Might Qualify for Some Relief🏠 TAPinto · Sep 2, 2026Local press
GoPro, which once dominated the action camera market, suffered from financial difficulties due to Ch..⚠️ 매일경제 · Sep 2, 2026
AOC reacts to Trump: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'⚠️ kmph.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data Centers Emerge as Key Issue in U.S. Midterm Elections⚖️ Seoul Economic Daily · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Trump: Reject Data Centers, Stay 'Backwards and Poor'⚠️ Latin Times · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Communities across the US blocking datacenter projects. Trump says they're ignoring the financial upside: 'End up being backwards and poor'⚠️ wegotthiscovered.com · Sep 1, 2026
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ KION Central Coast · Sep 1, 2026Local press
AOC Suggests Mar-a-Lago Data Center After Trump Calls Opponents "Backwards and Poor"⚠️ Where Is The Buzz · Sep 1, 2026
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ KVIA · Sep 1, 2026Local press
In Residence at the Arts Council of Princeton, and Already On the Wall on Spring Street⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Trump blasts data center critics: 'Backwards and poor'⚠️ Mashable SEA · Aug 31, 2026
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ Fergus Now · Aug 31, 2026
Mukherji Helps Bring New Reporting Rules For New Jersey Data Centers⚠️ IndiaWest · Aug 31, 2026
Trump Attacks People Who Just Don’t Want to Live Near a Data Center⚠️ The New Republic · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Trump rages that angry towns defying his key priority will wind up 'backwards and poor'⚠️ rawstory.com · Aug 31, 2026
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ Action News Jax · Aug 31, 2026
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ KIRO 7 News Seattle · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Here's Where Some of the Biggest Labor Unions Stand on Data Centers⚠️ businessinsider.com · Aug 31, 2026
Teacher accused of being 'obsessed' with 15-year-old student sentenced to prison⚠️ WSTM · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Commentary: ‘Montvale’s housing plan should serve housing, not a data center’⚠️ thepressgroup.net · Aug 31, 2026
Massive AI data center near Philly accused of running unpermitted generators🛑 Northeast Times · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Around Montclair: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers⚠️ Patch · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Around Bloomfield: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers⚠️ Patch · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Around Newark: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers⚠️ Patch · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Around Maplewood: Mail Votes + Fossil Fuel + Flock + Data Centers⚠️ Patch · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Microsoft-backed AI data center accused of operating illegally⚖️ NewsBytes · Aug 29, 2026
The real reason voters hate data centers so much⚠️ GNN | Latest News · Aug 29, 2026
NJ Forcing Greater Transparency by Data Centers⚠️ Cape May County Herald · Aug 29, 2026Local press
NJ Forcing Greater Transparency by Data Centers⚠️ Cape May County Herald · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Don’t Have Permits to Run Your Data Center Generators? No Problem, Just Run Them Anyway🛑 jezebel.com · Aug 28, 2026
Meta Tests Robots to Handle Data Center Work⚠️ Decrypt · Aug 28, 2026
NJ Law Requires Data Centers To Report Utility Usage💸 Law360 · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Sherrill’s weak data center reporting is barely better than Murphy’s subsidy🏠 - NJTODAY.NET · Aug 28, 2026
Microsoft-Backed AI Data Center Has Been Accused Of Violating Federal Law⚠️ Engadget · Aug 28, 2026National press
One of the East Coast’s largest data centers has been accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ Latitude Media · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Sen. Raphael Warnock Data Center News Conference⚠️ C-SPAN · Aug 28, 2026
'No Immediate Threat' From Data Centers In Bloomfield, Official Says⚠️ Patch · Aug 27, 2026Local press
N.J. just passed a new law targeting the secretive world of AI data centers⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New Jersey Joins States Cracking Down on Data Center Energy Use⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
Mapletree Eyeing Sale of Nearly Two Dozen Data Centers⚠️ The Real Deal · Aug 27, 2026
New Jersey Joins States Cracking Down on Data Center Energy Use⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
One of east coast’s largest datacenters accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ The Guardian · Aug 26, 2026National press
One of East Coast’s largest data centers accused of ‘violating federal law’⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
One Of Singapore's Largest REITs Plans To Sell 40% Of Its U.S. Data Centers⚠️ Bisnow · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
From Scotland to Shanghai: The Global Push to Sink AI Data Centers into the Ocean⚠️ Gadget Review · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Midterms, Actually: The real reason voters hate data centers so much⚠️ vox.com · Aug 25, 2026National press
"Ten times worse than any warehouse" — why Howell said no to data centers💧 94.3 The Point · Aug 24, 2026
Why should NJ towns sacrifice for America’s AI data center boom?⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Nancy Pelosi makes super suspicious $12 million bet on this data center stock⚠️ Finbold · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
RELEASE: House Republicans Flip-Flop on Local Control Over Data Centers⚠️ Center for American Progress Action · Aug 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
N.J. Communities Acting to Slow Surge of Data Centers⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 23, 2026Trade press
This historic glass factory site is now at the center of N.J.’s AI data center war⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Tech Giants Scramble to Calm Public Anger over AI Data Centers⚠️ breitbart.com · Aug 21, 2026
"Ten times worse than any warehouse" — why Howell said no to data centers💧 New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Shot,Of,Corridor,In,Working,Data,Center,Full,Of,Rack⚠️ Daily Energy Insider · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Former Nabisco Site In Fair Lawn Won't Be A Data Center, NJ Mayor Vows⚠️ patch.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Pilot Fiber snaps up Extenet Systems’ enterprise fiber business⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 19, 2026Trade press
Data Center Talk At Former Nabisco Site Sparks New Concern In Fair Lawn⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
72nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic Set for August 29 – November 29 with Over $25,000 in Prizes⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data Center Talk At Former Nabisco Site Sparks New Concern In Fair Lawn⚠️ DailyVoice.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Fair Lawn's Old Nabisco Site Marketed as Data Center, Mayor Says Not So Fast⚠️ Hoodline · Aug 18, 2026
Shapiro Signs Order With Nation’s ‘Strictest’ Data Center Rules⚠️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
A Double Good News For Nebius Stock Fans⚠️ TradingView · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
From baking cookies to tracking cookies? Lease for old Fair Lawn Nabisco site lists 'data center by right'⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Aug 18, 2026Local press
data center Archives⚠️ Food & Water Watch · Aug 17, 2026
Sunrun solar + storage projects could soon power AI data centers⚠️ Solar Power World · Aug 17, 2026
This is what it sounds like to live near a data center🔊 NBC News · Aug 17, 2026National press
Fuel Cells Beat Gas Turbines at Permits: Bloom Energy Stock Jumps on Nebius Deal🛑 Tech Times · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Quant trading firm IMC signs expanded cloud contract with CoreWeave⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Pilot Fiber Completes Extenet Enterprise Fiber Acquisition, Expands Into New Jersey⚠️ citybiz.co · Aug 17, 2026
Nebius Switches to Bloom Fuel Cells for NJ AI Data Center⚠️ Fuel Cells Works · Aug 17, 2026
New Jersey keeps paving the way for worse flooding⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Nebius Group's New Jersey Data Center Deal Sends Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) Stock Surging 12%⚠️ foreignpolicyjournal.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Roundhill’s memory chip ETF parks more than a quarter of its assets in a single stock⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nebius Just Gave Bloom Energy a Big Boost. What It Means for BE Stock.⚠️ inkl · Aug 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Why We’re Betting $10,000 on This Supplier Behind the SpaceX Data Center Boom⚠️ 247wallst.com · Aug 15, 2026
5 rules to ensure data centres benefit everyday Malaysians⚠️ freemalaysiatoday.com · Aug 15, 2026
Gramercy Networks Announces New Global Ultra-Low Latency Financial Network Connecting Major Trading Hubs⚠️ markets.businessinsider.com · Aug 14, 2026
Gramercy Networks Announces New Global Ultra-Low Latency Financial Network Connecting Major Trading Hubs⚠️ GlobeNewswire · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gramercy Networks Announces New Global Ultra-Low Latency Financial Network Connecting Major Trading Hubs⚠️ TradingView · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Mystery on the Jersey Shore: nearly 30 dead sharks wash up in New Jersey⚠️ fox4beaumont.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Big Tech Data Centers Are the New Big Hate⚠️ mindmatters.ai · Aug 14, 2026
Supply challenges boost value of existing data centers, enterprise deployments: JLL, Morningstar⚠️ Facilities Dive · Aug 14, 2026
Why is Bloom Energy stock climbing today?⚠️ Investing.com · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Parsippany has a data center, but not the kind making headlines⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Aug 14, 2026Local press
The sound of data centers🔊 Buttondown · Aug 14, 2026
New Jersey’s food insecurity rate jumped 75% in four years💸 The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Mayor Speaks Out On Manchester Data Center Controversy⚠️ Patch · Aug 13, 2026Local press
This quiet town is now ground zero in one of N.J.’s fiercest AI data center battles⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nebius expands European presence, announces deployment in Estonia and second data center in Mäntsälä, Finland⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 13, 2026Trade press
AI’s Next Bottleneck Is Public Consent⚠️ EE Times · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Bloom Energy Stock Jumped 12% on the Nebius Deal. Is the Move Justified?⚠️ TIKR.com · Aug 13, 2026
Bloom Energy (BE) Stock Surges 13% on Nebius AI Data Center Partnership⚠️ Blockonomi · Aug 13, 2026
Bloom Energy Jumps 12% as Nebius Switches New Jersey Data Center to Fuel Cells⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nebius, CoreWeave, and Bloom Energy Lead AI Stock Gainers on Wednesday⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Bloom Energy Jumps 13% as Nebius Picks Its Fuel Cells for AI Data Center, FuelCell Climbs 11%⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Bloom Energy shares jump 13% after AI data cent...⚠️ Pluang · Aug 12, 2026
I love the Pinelands. I also love same-day shipping. Both are true.⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 12, 2026Local press
'Data center conundrum': what if the financing boom outruns physical reality?⚠️ The Loadstar · Aug 12, 2026
US Data Center Power Consumption by State (2026)⚠️ ElectricChoice.com · Aug 12, 2026
Nebius stock rises ahead of Q2 earnings as Goldman Sachs sees 49% upside⚠️ eciks.org · Aug 11, 2026
Public Speaks Out Against Data Center Idea⚠️ Jersey Shore Online · Aug 11, 2026Local press
DA Davidson Slashes Nebius Price Target 30% to $175 on New Jersey Data Center Delays⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
AIG CEO says AI data center boom is straining property and casualty insurers⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
BE Stock Jumps After NBIS Says Switch To Bloom ‘Significantly Enhanced’ New Jersey AI Data Center Project⚠️ Stocktwits · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Centers and the American Housing Market⚠️ Realtor.com · Aug 11, 2026
NJIT's Center for Natural Resources Turns Flood Data Into Action for New Jersey Communities⚠️ EIN News · Aug 11, 2026
MDM announces new transatlantic subsea cable system linking Ireland to the US⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 11, 2026Trade press
As AI adoption matures, data center controversies move to the fore⚠️ Smart Industry · Aug 11, 2026
Planes intercepted by F-16s near Trump's New Jersey golf club, third delays his departure⚠️ KEYE · Aug 10, 2026Local press
2 lanes of this bridge to N.J. to be shut down for nearly 3 months for massive project⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
New Jersey Should Stop Taxing Parents for the 'Crime' of Working -🏠 Save Jersey · Aug 10, 2026
Writing a better energy story for American households⚠️ Rewiring America · Aug 9, 2026
Measles Cases and Outbreaks⚠️ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) · Aug 7, 2026Official / .gov
Why N.J. needs offshore wind, not data centers | Opinion⚠️ NJ.com · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Data centers are booming in the Garden State. Are local communities ready?⚠️ 70and73 · Jul 10, 2026
American Tower withdraws plans for data center in New Jersey⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Jun 29, 2026Trade press
Sherrill targets data centers’ potential to do good for communities⚠️ NJ Spotlight News · May 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Are the New Jersey Pinelands safe from data centers?⚠️ jerseyvindicator.org · May 6, 2026Local press
U.S. Sen. Andy Kim champions South Jersey: ‘My job is not to just listen to those who yell the loudest.’⚠️ Inquirer.com · May 6, 2026Local press
Inside the battle over data center development that’s quietly reshaping N.J. politics⚠️ New Jersey Globe · Mar 11, 2026Local press
NJ orders utilities to explain solar delays amid data center boom⚠️ Bergen Record · Feb 17, 2026Local press

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521 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 241 outlets. 382× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 60× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “How one Georgia city went from considering a data center to banning them” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2026-10-02).

How one Georgia city went from considering a data center to banning themThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (33)
How one Georgia city went from considering a data center to banning them🛑 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Oct 2, 2026Local press
County approves 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Country stars band together against AI data centers🛑 CBS News · Sep 29, 2026National press
First National Community Bank Headlines: Rome city commissioners debate data center moratorium🛑 northwestgeorgianews.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Proposed zoning update would restrict future data centers on water, electric, noise🔊 Clarksville Now · Sep 16, 2026
Most data center bans are in metro areas, despite more facilities heading for rural areas🛑 Georgia Public Broadcasting · Sep 9, 2026Local press
First National Community Bank Headlines: $1B data center proposed in Kingston area🛑 The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium🛑 Chattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Citizen-led lawsuit challenges zoning for OpenAI Georgia data center⚖️ WABE · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Georgia Today: Another Flock arrest; Affordable groceries; Complaint of illegal data center zoning⚖️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Citizen-led lawsuit challenges zoning for OpenAI Georgia data center⚖️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium🛑 Griffin Daily News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Warnock wants moratorium on data centers as debate rages in Columbus🛑 Now Georgia · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Warnock wants state data center moratorium; State program sued; Teachers in trouble⚖️ 97.5 Glory FM · Aug 31, 2026
Aug. 29 - Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium🛑 Savannah Business Journal · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for data center moratorium in Georgia🛑 thecurrentga.org · Aug 28, 2026Local press
After giant Georgia data center approval, Warnock pushes for state moratorium🛑 WSB-TV · Aug 28, 2026Local press
After giant Georgia data center approval, Warnock pushes for state moratorium🛑 WSB-TV · Aug 28, 2026Local press
After giant Georgia data center approval, Warnock pushes for state moratorium🛑 Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium🛑 Georgia Recorder · Aug 28, 2026
Warnock calls for Georgia data center moratorium🛑 WABE · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Coastal Georgia data center lockdown? Local governments impose moratoriums.🛑 AJC.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Huge solar farms in the works; Tag office employee arrested; Data center moratorium extended🛑 97.5 Glory FM · Aug 23, 2026
Board to host hearing on temporary data center pause🛑 Palatka Daily News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Kemp backs AI development, opposes data center moratorium during Gwinnett visit🛑 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Kemp backs AI development, opposes data center moratorium during Gwinnett visit🛑 Gwinnett Daily Post · Aug 18, 2026Local press
400-acre data center proposal withdrawn in Lovejoy, city council to revise zoning policies🛑 WABE · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Data center states are banning data centers🛑 Tech Brew · Aug 10, 2026
A data center pause in Georgia? Bless your heart.🛑 Politico · Jul 27, 2026National press
County officials deny data center zoning request in Georgia🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Jul 9, 2026Trade press
All Georgia data center ordinances -- from most to least restrictive⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Kemp warns Lance Bottoms’s anti-data center approach dangerous for Georgia: ‘Moratoriums on growth’🛑 Washington Examiner · Jun 4, 2026Local press
All Georgia data center ordinances — from most to least restrictive⚠️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Jun 2, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (14)
DOJ lawsuit seeking Georgia voters’ unredacted data dismissed, again⚖️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 30, 2026
OpenAI dragged into court over $20 billion data center: authorities accused of secret agreements💸 Судово-юридична газета · Sep 23, 2026
Georgia Residents Sue Over OpenAI Data Center⚖️ Inside Climate News · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
OpenAI’s massive Georgia data center project faces legal challenges⚖️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Families sue Meta over data center, ‘contaminated’ water💧 pressreader.com · Sep 4, 2026
Georgia families sue Meta over data center, 'contaminated' water💧 usatoday.com · Sep 2, 2026National press
Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water💧 AJC.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Week In Review: Georgia Power cuts data center deal and courts review ‘shaken baby’ case⚖️ WABE · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Week in Review: MARTA's new big boss, Equifax's big settlement and US solar's potential big boost⚠️ WABE · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Environment Groups Sue EPA Over Two Semiconductor Chemicals⚖️ benzinga.com · Aug 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia homeowners sue over $17 billion data center as families say they are being forced off their land💸 Ubiratã Online · Aug 15, 2026
Watchdog group threatens to sue data center over Georgia water pollution💧 Atlanta News First · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Watchdog group threatens to sue data center over Georgia water pollution💧 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Watchdog group threatens to sue data center over Georgia water pollution💧 Atlanta News First · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (44)
CleanSpark stock rises over 4% as $2.3 billion in financing fuels Georgia data center project💸 Traders Union · Oct 1, 2026
News | Meta-backed lease helps CleanSpark secure billions for Georgia data center💸 CoStar · Sep 30, 2026
CleanSpark Completes $2.27 Billion Bond Offering for Georgia Data Center💸 ForkLog · Sep 28, 2026
CleanSpark Closes $2.276 Billion Senior Secured Notes Offering To Fund Sandersville Data Center Development💸 Pulse 2.0 · Sep 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
CleanSpark Closes $2.276 Billion Debt Deal for Sandersville Data Center💸 The Defiant · Sep 26, 2026
CleanSpark Closes $2.276 Billion Debt Offering for Data-Center Expansion💸 tokenpost.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
CleanSpark Subsidiary Raises $2.276 Billion Through Senior Secured Notes for Sandersville Data Center💸 Kalkine Media · Sep 26, 2026
CleanSpark Completes $2.276 Billion 7.875% Notes to Fund Sandersville Facility💸 TradingView · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers, factories bring billions to Georgia. How can more prosper?💸 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 25, 2026Local press
23 states urge Congress to regulate AI, warn of risks to national security and infrastructure⚠️ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Sep 24, 2026National press
Former Georgia regulator who helped set policy for data centers now works for company building them⚠️ Griffin Daily News · Sep 19, 2026Local press
CleanSpark Seeks $2.23 Billion Junk Bond to Fund Meta-Linked AI Data Center💸 Briefs Finance · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark seeks $2.23 billion in bonds for Meta-linked AI data center💸 Crypto Briefing · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Former Georgia regulator who helped set policy for data centers now works for company building them⚠️ WABE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
CleanSpark Names Meta as Tenant Behind $6.6 Billion Data Center Lease💸 TheEnergyMag · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark Reveals Meta as Georgia Data Center Tenant as It Looks to Raise $2.23 Billion💸 marketscreener.com · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark Reveals Meta as Georgia Data Center Tenant as It Looks to Raise $2.23 Billion💸 Moomoo · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark Plans $2.2 Billion Debt Sale for Georgia Data Center💸 TheEnergyMag · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark Plans $2.2 Billion Debt Sale for Georgia Data Center💸 TheEnergyMag · Sep 17, 2026
Former Georgia regulator who helped set policy for data centers now works for company building them⚠️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 16, 2026
Former Georgia regulator who helped set policy for data centers now works for company building them⚠️ Now Georgia · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Former Georgia utility regulator Tricia Pridemore hired by data center developer💸 Atlanta News First · Sep 16, 2026Local press
What RUM Group (RUM)'s US$13.7 Billion Anthropic GPU Deal Means For Shareholders💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Data Center Regulations Sought as OpenAI Project Advances⚠️ Effingham Herald · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Anthropic Signs $13.7 Billion, Six-Year Computing Deal With Trump-Linked RUM Group💸 finance.biggo.com · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Anthropic Strikes $13.7 Billion Compute Deal With Trump-Linked Rum Group💸 The Information · Sep 14, 2026
$1 billion data center proposed for the Kingston area💸 wrganews.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Proposed $1 Billion Data Center Planned for Kingston Area in Bartow County💸 Coosa Valley News · Sep 8, 2026
Kemp: Companies invested $35 billion in fiscal year 2026💸 thecentersquare.com · Sep 3, 2026
GA Congressional candidates discuss data centers as Trump pushes for more development⚠️ Local 3 News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Southern's Unit Wins Regulatory Approval for OpenAI Power Deal⚠️ cnhinews.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Southern's Unit Wins Regulatory Approval for OpenAI Power Deal⚠️ TradingView · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Power’s 3.2 GW OpenAI Data Center Contract Clears Regulatory Review⚠️ Microgrid Media · Aug 28, 2026
Georgia Power Deal Proves Data Centers Can LOWER Your Bill💸 Marcellus Drilling News · Aug 27, 2026
$1 Billion+ Tax Giveaways: The Backlash Against Data Center Incentives Tokyo (ff4ZRLVubL)💸 Mshale · Aug 24, 2026Local press
OpenAI Just Bet $30 Billion On One Georgia County — Locals Aren't Sold Swindon Advertiser (5KHGfljohU)💸 Mshale · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Longtime GOP utility regulator to leave post early💸 AJC.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
OpenAI’s $20 Billion Georgia Data Center Puts ChatGPT’s Energy Footprint Under Scrutiny💸 CarbonCredits.com · Aug 19, 2026
CleanSpark Signs $6.6 Billion AI Data Center Lease, Reports Q3 Loss💸 benzinga.com · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
CleanSpark Signs $6.6 Billion AI Data Center Lease, Reports Q3 Loss💸 TradingView · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
OpenAI is spending $30 billion on a new mega 3.2 GW data center in Georgia — and they're trying really hard to quell local opposition💸 Yahoo Finance · Jul 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
OpenAI announces $20 billion Georgia data center project💸 Axios · Jul 22, 2026National press
OpenAI Plans to Spend Over $30 Billion on Georgia Data Center💸 Bloomberg.com · Jul 22, 2026Wire service
South Georgia congressmen say data centers need guardrails before moving forward⚠️ WALB · Jul 17, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (15)
Georgia Power’s Grid Expansion Plans Spur Questions⚠️ RTO Insider · Sep 14, 2026Trade press
Elon Musk Says AI Data Centers Are Lowering Electricity Prices for Consumers. Here’s What We Found When We Ran the Numbers.💸 finance.yahoo.com · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Elon Musk Says AI Data Centers Are Lowering Electricity Prices for Consumers. Here's What We Found When We Ran the Numbers.💸 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Elon Musk Says AI Data Centers Are Lowering Electricity Prices for Consumers. Here's What We Found When We Ran the Numbers.💸 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Microsoft Triples Data Center Capacity, Exceeding New York's Power Demand⚠️ 조선일보 · Sep 11, 2026International press
New data center may use more electricity than anything else in Georgia💸 WSB-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New data center may use more electricity than anything else in Georgia💸 Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
New data center may use more electricity than anything else in Georgia💸 WSB-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
A close look at data centers and power grids from Georgia Power⚠️ WJBF · Aug 24, 2026Local press
A close look at data centers and power grids from Georgia Power⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers leading to power grid expansion⚠️ Coastal Courier · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Georgia Transmission Builds New 230-kV Station Amid Rising Demand⚠️ energynews.pro · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Southern Company Electricity Demand Rises as Data Centers Expand💸 AsatuNews.co.id · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Georgia maximizes data center growth, protects consumers and freezes rates💸 AJC.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Georgia Electricity Rates (August 2026)💸 ElectricChoice.com · Aug 12, 2026
Water & environment (22)
How the EPA rollback of carbon emission rules could play out in Georgia’s coal-fired power plants⚠️ Chattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 18, 2026Local press
How the EPA rollback of carbon emission rules could play out in Georgia's coal-fired power plants⚠️ gpb.org · Sep 16, 2026
EPA Moves To End Public Disclosure Of Data Center Air Pollution🏭 Startup Fortune · Sep 12, 2026
Georgia Tech ranks 3rd for free speech climate⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Citizens hear potential environmental impacts of data center⚠️ Americus Times-Recorder · Sep 9, 2026Local press
US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution💧 The Guardian · Sep 8, 2026National press
The Data Center Boom Is Coming For Small-Town Water💧 dailycaller.com · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Data center backlash and a mayor in hot water💧 FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Data center backlash and a mayor in hot water💧 Yahoo · Sep 6, 2026Press release / aggregator
Civil rights groups urge a halt to South Africa data centres boom amid water and power fears💧 Jamaica Gleaner · Sep 6, 2026
Sam Altman: a data center drinks no more than an office building — tell that to the neighbors in Georgia whose water turned muddy💧 Startefacts · Sep 5, 2026
The hidden environmental cost of AI data centers⚠️ DW.com · Sep 4, 2026
Demorest seeks Tallulah Lake property for long-term water supply💧 Now Georgia · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Where the Candidates Stand: Josh Tolbert on Climate & Energy⚠️ Southern Alliance for Clean Energy · Aug 13, 2026
Georgia data center surge faces pushback as towns move to curb water, power, and noise strain🔊 Yahoo · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers in South Georgia: What you need to know about the water💧 WALB · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data centers in South Georgia: What you need to know about the water💧 WALB · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data centers in South Georgia: What you need to know about the water💧 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Records raise questions about Georgia’s largest data center and its water use💧 Atlanta News First · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Drought-Ravaged Georgia Asks Data Centers to Cut Water Use💧 Bloomberg Law News · Jun 22, 2026Wire service
Data center accused of muddying Georgia county’s drinking water💧 NewsNation · May 24, 2026National press
Drought concerns fuel new debate over data centers in Georgia💧 WRDW · May 15, 2026Local press
Noise & health (5)
Punch List: Piedmont Healthcare commits to $600M Georgia hospital, Skanska wins $84M data center🏭 Construction Dive · Sep 25, 2026
9/11 responder seeks healthcare in Mexico during cancer🏭 FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
9/11 volunteer creates film on Ground Zero health impacts🏭 FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 30, 2026Local press
US Data Center Resistance Driven by Local Costs and Noise, Not Anti-AI Sentiment, Researcher Finds🔊 finance.biggo.com · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Opinion: Georgia faces a public health disaster. Call a data center state of emergency.🏭 AJC.com · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Community pushback (22)
AI Data Center Boom Lifts Skilled-Trade Jobs Amid Permitting Backlash🛑 tokenpost.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
The fight against data centers is bringing Mainers, and Americans, together⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 22, 2026National press
Georgia Solar Projects Face Backlash Amid Data Center Surge⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
Data Centers Now Facing Backlash Over Contaminated Wastewater💧 Mother Jones · Sep 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
AI Data Centers Are Swallowing Farmland — and Rural America Is Fighting Back⚠️ Memeburn · Sep 8, 2026
DW News. . The artificial intelligence boom is creating demand for computing power. Data centers are springing up across the US — and opposition is growing. #DataCenters #AI #Trump #dwcurrentaffairs⚠️ facebook.com · Sep 5, 2026Press release / aggregator
AROUND TOWN: Georgia Dems hear Cobb residents’ concerns about affordability, data centers⚠️ Marietta Daily Journal · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center opposition grows as Georgia debate heats up before election⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Aug 25, 2026Local press
META, MSFT and AMZN Face Rising Costs and Delays as AI Data Center Backlash Grows⚠️ TipRanks · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Rural Georgia residents say data center rules were passed with no hearing, no warning⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Rural Georgia residents say data center rules were passed with no hearing, no warning⚠️ thecooldown.com · Aug 14, 2026
Friday Public Hearing to Address Data Center Power Plant Expansion⚠️ Effingham Herald · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Georgia voters find solidarity in their opposition to data centers⚠️ NPR · Aug 13, 2026National press
Georgia voters find solidarity in their opposition to data centers⚠️ Utah Public Radio · Aug 13, 2026Local press
OpenAI is bringing a massive AI data center to Georgia. Here's what residents should know.⚠️ cbsnews.com · Jul 23, 2026National press
Georgia data center protest draws local critics⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 18, 2026Local press
Georgia data center protest draws local critics⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 18, 2026Local press
US residents angry at datacenters ‘being shoved down our throats’ are recalling officials⚠️ The Guardian · Jul 3, 2026National press
A Georgia datacenter threatens local rivers. Residents are joining a national push to stop it⚠️ The Guardian · Jun 14, 2026National press
Amid data center backlash, Google gives $1M for South Georgia wetlands⚠️ WABE · Jun 5, 2026Local press
Georgia energy leaders urge residents to accept data centers or get left behind⚠️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · May 28, 2026Local press
Data Center Boom Reaches West Georgia, Raising Questions Amid Mounting Opposition⚠️ Inside Climate News · Apr 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Projects & construction (59)
Zeo Energy, Ewyze Team Up to Power AI Data-Center Expansion⚠️ Yahoo Finance Australia · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Why data centers are choosing Georgia for major expansions⚠️ WALB · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Why data centers are choosing Georgia for major expansions⚠️ WRDW · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Georgia Climbs to Fifth in U.S. Data Center Construction⚠️ ungvanguard.org · Sep 22, 2026
Georgia Power, Google propose partnership to upgrade Georgia nuclear plants⚠️ wsbradio.com · Sep 22, 2026
Skanska to build a data center in Georgia, USA, worth USD 84M, about SEK 780M⚠️ TradingView · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska to build a data center in Georgia, USA, worth USD 84M, about SEK 780M⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska to build a data center in Georgia, USA, worth USD 84M, about SEK 780M⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska to build a data center in Georgia, USA, worth USD 84M, about SEK 780M⚠️ Finansavisen · Sep 22, 2026
CleanSpark Discloses Meta As Georgia AI Data Center Tenant — CLSK Unit Plans Over $2.2B Raise To Fund Buildout⚠️ Asianet Newsable · Sep 17, 2026
CleanSpark Discloses Meta As Georgia AI Data Center Tenant — CLSK Unit Plans Over $2.2B Raise To Fund Buildout⚠️ TradingView · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
CleanSpark Discloses Meta As Georgia AI Data Center Tenant — CLSK Unit Plans Over $2.2B Raise To Fund Buildout⚠️ TradingView · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
CleanSpark Discloses Meta As Georgia AI Data Center Tenant — CLSK Unit Plans Over $2.2B Raise To Fund Buildout⚠️ Stocktwits · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
12 On Your Side Investigates: Silas’ records show praise, 2 past issues⚖️ WRDW · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data center build-out creates new stress test for Georgia construction firms⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Construction of Microsoft's ATL11 data center in Union City⚠️ The Lufkin Daily News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Private Equity’s AI Binge Tests Investors’ Appetite for Risk⚠️ Bloomberg.com · Sep 10, 2026Wire service
Data Center Contracts Might Change The Case For Investing In Southern Stock (SO)⚠️ simplywall.st · Sep 10, 2026
Another large data center proposed in Georgia⚠️ The Augusta Press · Sep 10, 2026
Tampa contractor acquires data center firm behind 625-acre Georgia campus⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 9, 2026
Google to invest €13bn in Finnish AI data centres, its biggest European push yet⚠️ Yahoo Finance UK · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Another large data center proposed in Georgia⚠️ blackchronicle.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Another large data center proposed in Georgia⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Another large data center proposed in Georgia⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Another large data center proposed in Georgia⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 8, 2026
Ossoff and Collins weigh in on proposed data center | Exclusive⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 7, 2026
Skanska builds data center in Georgia, USA, for USD 75M, about SEK 690M⚠️ Bolsamania · Sep 2, 2026
Georgia has no peers for data center construction. It now leads the US.⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes grocery tax relief for Georgia families🏠 AJC.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
DDC Solutions to Cool High-Density GPU Infrastructure at Duos Edge AI's Columbus, Georgia Campus⚠️ Morningstar · Sep 1, 2026
DDC Solutions to Cool High-Density GPU Infrastructure at Duos Edge AI's Columbus, Georgia Campus⚠️ Investing News Network · Sep 1, 2026
DDC Solutions to Cool High-Density GPU Infrastructure at Duos Edge AI's Columbus, Georgia Campus⚠️ PR Newswire · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
If You Have to Build a Data Center⚠️ TheCitizen.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Georgia Power, OpenAI contract approved, plus final DRI report released: What’s next?⚠️ Bryan County News · Aug 28, 2026Local press
OpenAI Data Center Moves Forward: Power Deal Approved, Site Plan Review Next⚠️ Effingham Herald · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Power deal to power OpenAI data center is approved, with some fine print⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Utility officials approve Georgia Power, OpenAI data center agreement💸 WSB-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Utility officials approve Georgia Power, OpenAI data center agreement💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Power Wins Approval for 3.2-GW OpenAI Power Deal⚠️ Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com · Aug 27, 2026
Georgia Power's contract with OpenAI approved; Latest approval part of portfolio of large-load contracts delivering approximately $950 million in annual savings beginning in 2029⚠️ PR Newswire · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power’s 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
PSC deadline arrives for Georgia Power’s 3.2-gigawatt OpenAI data center contract⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Byron officials present data center ordnance proposal amidst community push back⚠️ WGXA · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Rich McCormick warns against slowing US AI data center expansion⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
QTS Announces $28.75M Community Investment in Georgia⚠️ Construction Owners · Aug 22, 2026Trade press
Unattended death under investigation in Georgia, deputies say⚠️ WBAY · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Unattended death under investigation in Georgia, deputies say⚠️ AZ Family · Aug 21, 2026
Unattended death under investigation in Georgia, deputies say⚠️ WFSB · Aug 21, 2026Local press
QTS Realty Trust launches $3.9B bond sale to build Microsoft data center in Georgia⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
New data center campus coming to Georgia⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Massive new data center campus coming to Georgia⚠️ cbs42.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Massive new data center campus coming to Georgia⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Massive new data center campus coming to Georgia⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Proposed data center at Battey terminated⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Siemens Invests $200M in Data Center, Industrial Power Capacity⚠️ Business Facilities Magazine · Aug 11, 2026
Silknet Breaks Ground on Georgia's First Tier III Certified Commercial Data Center⚠️ Ipn.ge · Aug 10, 2026
Long-time German Investor to Spend $185M, Hire 1,400 at Factory Driven by Data Center Boom⚠️ Global Atlanta · Aug 8, 2026
Questions raise about massive data center in Georgia as QTS pursues plans to build campus in Bessemer⚖️ WBRC · Jul 16, 2026Local press
Georgia agency orders data center’s ‘pop-up’ power plant to halt construction⚠️ AJC.com · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Other coverage (307)
Mayville Engineering acquires facility in Georgia to serve data center market⚠️ BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News · Oct 1, 2026
2 Georgia colleges partner with Microsoft to train students for data center jobs⚠️ 95.5 WSB · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Taming the AI Monster⚠️ Washington Monthly · Oct 1, 2026
Architects Advocate for Data Centers as Vital, Beautiful Urban Components🛑 freeyork · Oct 1, 2026
Georgia Power to serve major OpenAI project under new customer protection agreement⚠️ Daily Energy Insider · Sep 30, 2026Local press
A $3B Georgia pipeline changed course — away from a utility leader’s property💸 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Bain interested in buying Edged US - report⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
Public Service Commission candidates debate data centers⚠️ decaturish.com · Sep 29, 2026
Georgia races expose threats to Medicaid, voting rights, and more⚠️ People's World · Sep 29, 2026
Georgia races expose threats to Medicaid, voting rights, and more⚠️ People's World · Sep 29, 2026
Can data centres ever be examples of good design?⚠️ Dezeen · Sep 29, 2026
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) in Focus as Data Center Demand Meets Rising Yields⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 29, 2026
Sustainable data center policy is possible | READER COMMENTARY⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Georgia Data Center Toolkit Helps Communities Ask Questions⚠️ Hoodline · Sep 29, 2026
County encircled with conservation hubs, corridors⚠️ Blackshear Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Drawdown GA drops educational toolkit for communities navigating Georgia's data center boom⚠️ WABE · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Georgia probes House candidate for allegedly voting in two states⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Woman says goodbye to childhood home after data center battle⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Woman Says Goodbye to Childhood Home After Data Center Battle⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 28, 2026National press
Skanska AB (publ) (SKA-B.ST) stock price, news, quote and history⚠️ Yahoo Finance Singapore · Sep 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Week In Review: How to understand data centers and Flock cameras under surveillance⚠️ WABE · Sep 25, 2026Local press
CleanSpark Closes $2.276B Senior Secured Notes for Georgia Data Center⚠️ Unite.AI · Sep 25, 2026
Skanska (OM:SKA B) Lands Georgia Data Center Contract As Fair Value Debate Tightens⚠️ finance.yahoo.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google is sending AI to space⚠️ Yahoo Finance Australia · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia's data center boom is poised to get much bigger⚠️ axios.com · Sep 25, 2026National press
Utilities push data center-driven customer protections⚠️ Daily Energy Insider · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Candidate Q&A: Georgia House District 85⚠️ decaturish.com · Sep 24, 2026
Georgia Power, Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades⚠️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 24, 2026
Georgia Power and Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades⚠️ WABE · Sep 24, 2026Local press
OpenAI’s former head of data centers joins Nvidia⚠️ Yahoo Finance Australia · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia House candidate voted in 2026 primaries in two states, records show⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Hot Stacks — Tracking the AI data infrastructure financing boom⚠️ 9fin · Sep 24, 2026
Most Georgians struggle with cost of living, researchers say⚠️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 23, 2026
Georgia Power is Expanding its Nuclear Capacity, and Google is Paying for Much of the Uprate💸 energytech.com · Sep 23, 2026
Georgia named No. 1 state for business for 13th straight year⚠️ WRDW · Sep 23, 2026Local press
A.M. ATL: Power hour⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 23, 2026Local press
You’ve Already Used a Data Center Today⚠️ upsonbeacon.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
You’ve Already Used a Data Center Today⚠️ Fayette County News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Sept. 23 – Georgia Power agrees to $900 Million deal with Google that will benefit Consumers⚠️ Savannah Business Journal · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Google Inks Deal With Georgia Power for Nuclear Energy Uprates💸 SuaraGarut.ID · Sep 23, 2026
DC BLOX Showcases Georgia Data Center Infrastructure on TAG Bus Tour⚠️ TipRanks · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google Goes Nuclear With Power Upgrade Agreement in Georgia⚠️ The Motley Fool · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google Goes Nuclear With Power Upgrade Agreement in Georgia⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google Goes Nuclear With Power Upgrade Agreement in Georgia⚠️ The Globe and Mail · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Google Will Pay Extra For Georgia Nuclear Power In Deal Utility Says Would Protect Regular Customers💸 dailycaller.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Google Will Pay Extra For Georgia Nuclear Power In Deal Utility Says Would Protect Regular Customers💸 dailycaller.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Google to Fund Nuclear Uprates at Georgia Power Plants in Deal Worth $900 Million💸 finance.biggo.com · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Power, Google to upgrade Plant Vogtle? What's happening⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Georgia has questions about data centers. Amazon has answers.⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Google inks deal to support nuclear uprates at Georgia Power's Vogtle and Hatch plants💸 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 22, 2026Trade press
Opinion: Georgia can make history by electing Black women to top posts⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Georgia Power nuclear reactors to get huge face-lift, paid partly by Google⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Skanska Wins USD 84 Million Data Center Contract in Georgia, USA⚠️ TipRanks · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Skanska AB (SKA_B) Wins $84M Georgia Data Center Contract⚠️ TradingView · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Wall Street skepticism stalls AI data center IPOs amid US headwinds - CHOSUNBIZ⚠️ Chosunbiz · Sep 22, 2026International press
Google Partners With Southern Co.'s Unit in Georgia for Data Center Power - Southern (NYSE:SO)⚠️ benzinga.com · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Google, Georgia Power Have Deal to Support Nuclear Power Plant Uprates💸 POWER Magazine · Sep 21, 2026Trade press
Google to Fund Power-Capacity Increases at Two Georgia Nuclear Plants⚠️ Bloomberg · Sep 21, 2026Wire service
We’re suing over OpenAI’s secret $20B data center⚠️ Southern Environmental Law Center · Sep 21, 2026
New Toolkit Helps Georgia Communities Understand and Engage on Data Center Development⚠️ ACCESS Newswire · Sep 21, 2026
New Toolkit Helps Georgia Communities Understand and Engage on Data Center Development⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Midterms could deliver verdict on data centers⚠️ Now Georgia · Sep 21, 2026Local press
CleanSpark prices $2.3B in notes to fund Georgia data center⚠️ Dealroom · Sep 18, 2026
Georgia’s biggest deals on data centers should not be made in the dark⚠️ ajc.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
CleanSpark (CLSK) Stock Surges 5% on $2.2B Debt Offering for Georgia Data Center⚠️ Blockonomi · Sep 18, 2026
Trump pledge on data center power supplies draws skepticism⚠️ Reuters · Sep 18, 2026Wire service
Who Pays for AI Data Center Costs? House Says Big Tech, Not Consumers⚠️ The Daily Signal · Sep 17, 2026Local press
PSC hears repeated concerns on data centers⚠️ Coastal Courier · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Meta-Tied Data Center Taps US Junk Bonds for the First Time⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Report predicts ‘sharp deceleration’ of Georgia data center growth after 2030⚠️ wabe.org · Sep 15, 2026Local press
The world's richest man says he's living in a trailer⚠️ Business Insider · Sep 15, 2026National press
Bizarre death; Data centers clash; More Flock fallout⚠️ 97.5 Glory FM · Sep 15, 2026
Concerns mount as OpenAI data center vote delayed⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 15, 2026
Pediatric Dentist Asks Whether AI Data Center in Georgia Will Displace Workers⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 14, 2026
Quiet Communities and Science for Georgia Release⚠️ GlobeNewswire · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Who's Suing the Georgia Meta Platforms Data Center?⚠️ Law.com · Sep 14, 2026
Thor Equities submits plans for 150MW data center in Georgia, US⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 14, 2026Trade press
If Democrats Want To Win The Working Class, They Need To Stand Against Data Centers⚠️ politicususa.com · Sep 14, 2026
Rumble Soars 10% on Report Anthropic Is the $13.7B Compute Customer; CoreWeave and Nebius Drop 9%⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Rumble secures $13.7B compute contract with Anthropic at Maysville data center⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
A.M. ATL: Big jobs⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Why Is RUM Stock Soaring Nearly 20% Higher Overnight?⚠️ TradingView · Sep 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Week In Review: Feds could limit transparency on data centers in Georgia and Raffensperger calls for SCOTUS to stop Trump's voting changes⚠️ WABE · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Georgia county moves closer to Google data center deal, says it could lower property taxes🏠 The Cool Down · Sep 12, 2026
Georgia county moves closer to Google data center deal, says it could lower property taxes🏠 Yahoo · Sep 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Respiratory Virus Activity Levels⚠️ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov) · Sep 11, 2026Official / .gov
"Lost Customers Due to Server Shortage"... Microsoft to Triple Data Center Capacity⚠️ 아시아경제 · Sep 11, 2026
Is CleanSpark (CLSK) A Bargain On Texas Power Progress And Its Georgia Lease?⚠️ simplywall.st · Sep 11, 2026
Septembers with the most precipitation in Georgia since 1895⚠️ Griffin Daily News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Opinion: Readers write⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Sitting RNC member breaks with Trump on data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Sitting RNC member breaks with Trump on data centers⚠️ Semafor · Sep 10, 2026National press
Data Center Development Debate⚠️ 13WMAZ · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Georgia inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal⚠️ Atlanta News First · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Jon Ossoff on Mike Collins’ Trump trip: ‘We are delighted’⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Live-streaming site EarthCam chronicles a quarter century of World Trade Center recovery after 9/11⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Now With (Hopefully) Improved Cabling Work! Data Center - Episode 7 Georgia Lottery (3EHPFAKy6T)⚠️ Mshale · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Georgia child welfare agency's surveillance tools raise privacy concerns⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
CleanSpark Mines More Bitcoin But Sells Even More in August⚠️ Blockonomi · Sep 9, 2026
Google Data Center takes step forward, Central Georgia concerns remain⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Candler County Commissioners Table Discussion on Data Centers⚠️ The Georgia Virtue · Sep 8, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Can you avoid Flock Safety cameras? We put DeFlock to the test.⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Rookery and Roots Conservancy aims to protect wildlife 2 miles from OpenAI data center⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Munford meeting on data center concerns set for Sept. 10⚠️ The Anniston Star · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Gwinnett town hall will cover flock cameras, immigration policy, data centers⚠️ The Georgia Sun · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Mark Cuban shared a 10-point checklist for towns getting their first data center🛑 Business Insider · Sep 8, 2026National press
U.S. States Planning the Most Industrial Spending in 2027⚠️ Industrial Info Resources · Sep 8, 2026
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms⚠️ WABE · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Georgia gas prices up 11 cents⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 7, 2026
AI data centers are less thirsty now, tech giants say⚠️ Hürriyet Daily News · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Who Should Pay to Power Georgia's AI Boom?⚠️ Vocal · Sep 6, 2026
Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms⚠️ NPR · Sep 5, 2026National press
Why Georgia is becoming a data center hotspot⚠️ WRDW · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Haralson County land deal sparks data center debate⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Bottoms’ data center stance reflects a fast-changing Georgia debate⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Boosted by out-of-state money, Ossoff leads Collins in fundraising⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 4, 2026
The data-sharing surveillance network behind Flock Safety⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Are data centers really bad for the planet?⚠️ dw.com · Sep 4, 2026
Why Is Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Signing Long-Term Georgia Power Agreement as Data Center Load Surges?⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 4, 2026
Georgia Chamber to counter 'misinformation, disinformation' about data centers⚠️ Hartwell Sun · Sep 3, 2026Local press
As the Rest of the Economy Crumbles, the Amount of Money Flooding Into Data Centers Is Simply Astounding⚠️ Futurism · Sep 3, 2026
Data Center Debate Draws Contrast Between Democrats And GOP In Georgia⚠️ tippinsights · Sep 3, 2026
‘We’re in the fourth revolution’: GSU professor explains SE Georgia’s new role in the global AI race⚠️ WTOC · Sep 3, 2026Local press
DDC to Cool Duos Edge AI’s High-Density GPU Infrastructure in Georgia⚠️ HPCwire · Sep 2, 2026
Should cities tell you where their surveillance cameras are?⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Georgia Power touts data centers, urges leaders to educate the public⚠️ PressReader · Sep 2, 2026
Dem Candidates for Public Service Commission Talk Data Centers and More⚠️ Flagpole · Sep 2, 2026
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) Sees Data Center Demand Drive Record Power Sales⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 1, 2026
Georgia Data Centers Take Center Stage Ahead of Election⚠️ Capital B News - Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026
Georgia’s Data Center Boom Could Drive Black Voters to the Polls⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Experts Weigh In: Georgia's Data Center Strategy Debate💸 Daily Signal · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Georgia Today: Flock arrest; Subpoenaed voter files; OpenAI data center⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Sen. Raphael Warnock calls for data center moratorium for all of Georgia⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Next-Gen Walmart Fulfillment Center To Bring 1,000 Jobs To Georgia⚠️ Business Facilities · Sep 1, 2026
Savannah puts data centers on ice⚠️ The Georgia Sun · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Shadowbox Studios wants board to overturn data center denial⚠️ decaturish.com · Sep 1, 2026
Warnock, Kemp clash over Georgia data center boom⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Warnock, Kemp clash over Georgia data center boom⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warnock, Kemp clash over Georgia data center boom⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Boon of data centers will keep people employed⚠️ The Clarion-Ledger · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Monday night forecast⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Consumer Reps Move to Dismiss Duke Energy Data Center Plan⚠️ State Affairs · Sep 1, 2026
Data Centers & The Quarry: Growth At What Cost? Georgia Lottery (mGiJ79nqSX)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Monday evening forecast⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Savannah City Council halts large data center plans to review city resources⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Georgia county official says data center will cut property taxes🏠 The Black Chronicle · Aug 31, 2026Local press
ATL United players try adaptive gaming at Shepherd Center⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Tyler Mahle steps up as Braves sweep Rockies⚠️ fox5atlanta.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Georgia officials divided over costs versus benefits of data centers⚠️ Just The News · Aug 31, 2026
Law Firms Will See Opportunities Broaden as Georgia's Data Center Boom Meets Growing Resistance⚠️ Law.com · Aug 31, 2026
Georgia county official says data center will cut property taxes🏠 The Center Square · Aug 31, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Georgia county official says data center will cut property taxes🏠 The Center Square · Aug 31, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Invasive tegu lizards spread in Georgia⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Savannah is getting interest from data center companies. But the city says not so fast⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Imagination Library programs to continue⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Monday midday weather forecast⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Witnesses take stand in Katelyn Goble trial⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
A Massive Data Center Project Is About to Cut Property Taxes in This Georgia County🏠 townhall.com · Aug 31, 2026
Pet of the day: Lovebug⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Mz. Shyneka of Streetz 94.5⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
'Parade' musical begins performances at Strand Theatre⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
AI advocacy group launches data center initiative in battleground states⚠️ Crypto Briefing · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Police keep misusing license plate readers. Flock Safety is using AI to catch it.⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Massive flooding in Grand Canyon⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Opinion: Readers write⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Exclusive: AI advocacy group launches data center push in battleground states⚠️ Axios · Aug 31, 2026National press
Aug. 31 - Georgia Power agrees to new protections against data center costs⚠️ Savannah Business Journal · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Sunday night weather forecast⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 31, 2026Local press
‘Strictest contract in data center history’ reached between Georgia Power and OpenAI⚠️ WTOC · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Understanding parasocial loss on National Grief Awareness Day⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Powering Progress: How a New Data Center Deal Puts Local Families First⚠️ The South Shore Press · Aug 30, 2026
A Massive Data Center Project Is About to Cut Property Taxes in This Georgia County🏠 WCBM.com · Aug 30, 2026Local press
‘Strictest contract in data center history’ reached between Georgia Power and OpenAI⚠️ WTOC · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Seneca Nation calls for Trump to undo 'Lake America' order⚠️ fox5atlanta.com · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Musician killed in armed robbery; Measles in Georgia⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Sen. Warnock speaks in support of neighbors with concerns over plans for south Georgia data center⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Sen. Warnock speaks in support of neighbors with concerns over plans for south Georgia data center⚠️ 11Alive.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Friday afternoon weather forecast⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Georgia Power says OpenAI data center could bring $950 million in annual savings for customers⚠️ WJCL · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Georgia Power touts $20B OpenAI data center as a net benefit to small businesses⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 28, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms talks ethics, data centers and more⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Opinion: Data center fatigue: Repurpose AI to solve the problems it creates⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ The Augusta Press · Aug 28, 2026
OpenAI Wins State Backing for $20B Data Center in Georgia⚠️ State Affairs · Aug 28, 2026
OpenAI Wins State Backing for $20B Data Center in Georgia⚠️ State Affairs · Aug 28, 2026
Georgia Power agrees to new protections against data center costs⚠️ WABE · Aug 27, 2026Local press
News | Data centers put Georgia chamber CEO’s business skills to the test⚠️ CoStar · Aug 27, 2026
PSC boosts safeguards in Georgia Power’s massive contract with OpenAI⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Power official discusses local OpenAI partnership⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Power official discusses local OpenAI partnership⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
AI-generated music surges as artists push for protections💸 FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgians must have voice on whether data centers come to their communities⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
OpenAI Integrates Energy Planning into Data Center Operations💸 ET Datacenters · Aug 27, 2026
Georgia Tech Professors speak on data centers⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Tech Professors speak on data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Ga. Chamber plans campaign to show benefits of data centers⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Aug 27, 2026Local press
SNAP Tracker: People Are Losing Food Assistance as the Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law Is Implemented⚠️ Center on Budget and Policy Priorities · Aug 26, 2026
Trending: Malcolm-Jamal Warner's trust dispute⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Fans flock to Ringgold to honor Dolly Parton⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Rum Group signs up to $13.7bn lease agreement with unnamed US cloud customer⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
73% of Georgians concerned about data centers. Map reveals where developers see opportunity⚠️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Kemp touts data centers, calls AI ‘scary’ but essential⚠️ The Jones County News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
How Brian Kemp became the champion of Georgia’s data center future⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
North Georgia forever tied to the life of Dolly Parton⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Georgia Tech Pre-Game Football Speech - Amazing Passion! Data Center (5M29mR4wx6)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 26, 2026Local press
How Georgia Is Leading the Way in Technology, From AI to Fintech⚠️ Atlanta Magazine · Aug 25, 2026
Georgia Chamber pushes back on data center critics⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ Rough Draft Atlanta · Aug 25, 2026
Georgia Chamber pushes back on alleged ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ WABE · Aug 25, 2026Local press
These 8 beautiful towns in Georgia are also affordable, says World Atlas⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Aug 25, 2026
Georgia Chamber pushes back on data center critics⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber pushes back on data center critics⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber pushes back on data center critics⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Georgians deserve accountability and transparency on data centers⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Want a data center in your community? The Georgia Chamber wants to know.⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
RUM Group CEO Vows Quake AI Will Challenge CoreWeave, Nebius: Retail Speculates Mystery $13.7B GPU Customer⚠️ TradingView · Aug 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Chamber to counter 'misinformation, disinformation' about data centers⚠️ mainstreetnews.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber to counter 'misinformation, disinformation' about data centers⚠️ Marietta Daily Journal · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Experts To Talk Data Centers At Douglas Co. Town Hall⚠️ Patch · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber to counter 'misinformation, disinformation' about data centers⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ Marietta Daily Journal · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber to counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber says it will counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ Rockdale Citizen · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber says it will counter ‘misinformation, disinformation’ about data centers⚠️ Henry Herald · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Company Powering Truth Social Lands $13,700,000,000 American AI Chip Deal⚠️ dailycaller.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
BTC Digital Shares Soar as Georgia Mining Facility Nears Full Deployment⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
BTC Digital Stock Surges Monday: What's Driving the Action?⚠️ TradingView · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
BTC Digital Stock Surges Monday: What's Driving the Action?⚠️ TradingView · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
AI’s Data Center Boom Keeps Finding Black Communities⚠️ The Seattle Medium · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Small magnitude 2.1 earthquake recorded near Trion in northwest Georgia⚠️ CBS News · Aug 24, 2026National press
BTC Digital Ltd. Announces Georgia 10MW Cryptocurrency Computing Infrastructure Approaching Deployment Readiness⚠️ TradingView · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Power exec speaks on data centers, misinformation⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Company powering Truth Social lands $13,700,000,000 American AI deal⚠️ bizpacreview.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Chamber Pushes Back on Data Center Concern⚠️ The Atlanta Voice · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Georgia Power touts data centers, urges leaders to educate the public⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Where are data centers in Chattanooga region? Facilities vary widely.⚠️ Chattanooga Times Free Press · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Georgia Power exec speaks on data centers, misinformation⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Tech Giants Scramble to Calm Public Anger over AI Data Centers⚠️ breitbart.com · Aug 21, 2026
Candler County official shuts down claims of incoming data center⚠️ WJCL · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Georgia Power exec speaks on data centers, misinformation⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Duos Edge AI signs $111M data center deal⚠️ scanx.trade · Aug 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia data center debate heats up across state⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia data center debate heats up across state⚠️ 11Alive.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
UPDATE: Emails show Rossville leaders included in Bulldog Drive discussions before sale⚠️ Local 3 News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Why Jon Ossoff’s attack on Trump aide Natalie Harp keeps gaining traction⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Commissioners want more information on data centers⚠️ Jeff Davis Ledger · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Duos Announces More Than $611 Million Of AI Data Center Contracts Tied To 65 MW Of Capacity⚠️ pulse2.com · Aug 19, 2026
Duos Announces More Than $611 Million Of AI Data Center Contracts Tied To 65 MW Of Capacity⚠️ Pulse 2.0 · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
You might not know if data center is coming to your backyard if federal rule changes⚠️ WSB-TV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
You might not know if data center is coming to your backyard if federal rule changes⚠️ WSB-TV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Georgia law sets deadlines, penalties for responses to open records requests⚠️ Early County News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
AI Data Center Financing Costs Surge as Blackstone's QTS Bond Prices at 7.2% Yield⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Fulton commission seeks to limit incentives for data centers⚠️ Fulton Neighbor · Aug 18, 2026
Flexential Secures $800 Million to Expand Data Center Capacity Across Four Markets⚠️ citybiz · Aug 18, 2026
More information on decision to abandon date center project at Battey Business Complex🛑 wrganews.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
DUOT Stock Eyes Best Single-Day Gains In 20 Months — Cantor Says $500M Data Center Lease Should Drive A 'Sharp' Revenue Inflection By Q1 Next Year⚠️ TradingView · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Blackstone-Backed QTS Kicks Off Data-Center Bond at Hefty Cost⚠️ Bloomberg · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Battle over data centers is reminiscent of battle over electrification⚠️ The Clarion-Ledger · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Battle over data centers is reminiscent of battle over electrification⚠️ Hattiesburg American · Aug 18, 2026
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ WJBF · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ WRBL · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Data Centers Demand More Power Than Available⚠️ Daily Signal · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Axe Compute and Duos Technologies sign 55MW capacity agreement⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
‘Data colonialism’ won’t stop our manifest destiny⚠️ Washington Examiner · Aug 17, 2026Local press
A.M. ATL: Beluga society⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Georgia Power deal to serve $20B OpenAI data center goes under the microscope⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Atlas Development Ends $5.7 Million Battey Data Center Agreement - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather⚠️ weisradio.com · Aug 15, 2026
This Week's Top Five Stories in the Data Centre Industry⚠️ Data Centre Magazine · Aug 15, 2026
US utility Southern Co reports 55% higher data center power usage compared to last year💸 BeBeez International · Aug 14, 2026
US utility Southern Co reports 55% higher data center power usage compared to last year💸 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 14, 2026Trade press
OpenAI forced to delay plans for $20B data center in Georgia⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 14, 2026National press
Georgia Power adds time, not transparency, to OpenAI data center contract after public pressure⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Power adds time, not transparency, to OpenAI data center contract after public pressure⚠️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Georgia county calls for public comment before data center vote⚠️ WSB-TV · Aug 13, 2026Local press
How Georgia can ensure its economic security and continue competing globally⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Anatomy of a secret Coastal Georgia data center deal⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Georgia welcomed a booming industry. Now some communities want it slowed down⚠️ Syracuse.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
EPA plan could reduce public scrutiny of Georgia data center air permits🛑 Axios · Aug 12, 2026National press
Georgia welcomed a booming industry. Now some communities want it slowed down⚠️ AL.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Why Georgia’s data center boom is running into growing resistance⚠️ OregonLive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Why Georgia’s data center boom is running into growing resistance⚠️ Lehighvalleylive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Georgia welcomed a booming industry. Now some communities want it slowed down⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Georgia welcomed a booming industry. Now some communities want it slowed down⚠️ MLive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center math does not add up⚠️ thechampionnewspaper.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Irem Affiliate XRB Partners with Harvard, Georgia Tech to Develop Next-Gen ESS for AI Data Centers⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia data centers likely to demand more energy than the state can provide⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data Center Controversy Continues In Georgia | FOX 5 News Arnold Schwarzenegger (ii9CL5psxW)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 11, 2026Local press
How Equinix Takes Responsibility for Its Georgia Data Centre⚠️ Data Centre Magazine · Aug 11, 2026
Georgia data centers use more than power and land. They need warehouse space.⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Nearly 5 Data Centers Are Announced for Every 1 Being Built. Many May Never Break Ground⚠️ inc.com · Aug 10, 2026
Georgia Today: Data centers; Quadruple homicide; More officers accused of misusing Flock⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Georgia data centers likely to demand more energy than the state can provide⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Transit strike looms; Data center plans axed; Animal shelter crunch⚠️ 97.5 Glory FM · Aug 9, 2026
League of Women Voters of the CSRA hosts data center town hall⚠️ kfyrtv.com · Aug 8, 2026Local press
League of Women Voters of the CSRA hosts data center town hall⚠️ WSMV · Aug 8, 2026Local press
League of Women Voters of the CSRA hosts data center town hall⚠️ WRDW · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Anatomy of a secret Coastal Georgia data center deal⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Data center controversy continues in Georgia⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Data center controversy continues in Georgia⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Data centers raise electric prices and lower reliability, but not in Georgia💸 AJC.com · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Can voters overturn county decisions? Data center opponents eye Georgia home rule powers⚠️ The Newnan Times-Herald · Jun 1, 2026Local press

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281 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 150 outlets. 137× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 58× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Governor Abbott discusses Texas affordability and manufacturing during Beaumont visit” (12newsnow.com, 2026-10-01).

Governor Abbott discusses Texas affordability and manufacturing during Beaumont visit12newsnow.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (43)
PUCT sets financial commitments for data center interconnection as governor pauses permit approvals🛑 White & Case LLP · Sep 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Terafab may not be impacted by Gov. Abbott’s pause on data centers🛑 KBTX News 3 · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Abbott Pauses State Data Center Permitting--Until December🛑 Industrial Info Resources · Sep 23, 2026
Gov. Abbott’s data center moratorium sets a dangerous precedent | Opinion🛑 Houston Chronicle · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Abbott Pauses State Data Center Permitting--Until December🛑 Industrial Info Resources · Sep 23, 2026
Gov. Abbott orders pause on Texas data center permits pending power, water audits💧 kens5.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders pause on Texas data center permits pending power, water audits💧 kens5.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders TCEQ to pause environmental permits for data centers until audit is complete🛑 KERA News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders TCEQ to pause environmental permits for data centers until audit is complete🛑 KERA News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott pauses new data center permits until power, water audit complete💧 CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott pauses new data center permits until water, power audit complete💧 CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Texas Gov. Abbott issues permit moratorium on new data centers⚖️ Sacramento Bee · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders Texas environmental commission to pause data center permits🛑 Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Gov. Abbott orders data center permit halt weeks after issuing moratorium🛑 cnbc.com · Sep 21, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott orders TCEQ to pause environmental permits for data centers until audit is complete🛑 Texas Public Radio | TPR · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott broadens moratorium on data center approvals to include environmental permits🛑 The Texas Tribune · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Gov. Abbott orders TCEQ to pause environmental permits for data centers until audit is complete🛑 houstonpublicmedia.org · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders pause for all data centers until ERCOT audit is finished🛑 FOX 26 Houston · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott orders pause for all data centers until ERCOT audit is finished🛑 Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Governor Abbott directs Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause data center permits🛑 KCENTV.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?🛑 Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?🛑 KERA News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott has ordered a “pause” on data center approvals. Here’s what that means.🛑 Houston Public Media · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?🛑 KWBU · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?🛑 KUT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to pause data centers, lower property taxes🛑 Times Record News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Gámez backs 90-day Brownsville data center pause as statewide scrutiny mounts🛑 Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Pauses New Data Centers, Mirroring Growing U.S. Skepticism🛑 Industrial Info Resources · Aug 19, 2026
Texas Governor Pauses New Data Centers, Mirroring Growing U.S. Sk...🛑 Industrial Info Resources · Aug 19, 2026
Texas lawmakers to review data centers’ impact after Abbott pauses grid hookups🛑 KABB · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Texas pauses data center grid reviews as governor orders audit of power queue🛑 Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas pauses data center grid reviews as governor orders audit of power queue🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 17, 2026
Texas lawmakers to review data centers’ impact after Abbott pauses grid hookups🛑 KABB · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers to review data centers’ impact after Abbott pauses grid hookups🛑 WOAI · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers to review data centers’ impact after Abbott pauses grid hookups🛑 KEYE · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Amid data center controversy, lawmakers in Texas react to Governor's pause🛑 CBS News · Aug 16, 2026National press
Gov. Greg Abbott pauses data center projects while state conducts audit🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
ERCOT: Gov. Abbott's audit pauses data center development for months🛑 The Business Journals · Aug 12, 2026
Texas governor orders pause on new data center approvals pending audit🛑 Reuters · Aug 4, 2026Wire service
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott effectively pauses new data center projects pending statewide grid audit🛑 Fox News · Aug 4, 2026National press
Texas governor’s data center moratorium prompts calls for special legislative session🛑 houstonpublicmedia.org · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott pauses Texas data center approvals pending statewide audit🛑 Houston Chronicle · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods🛑 texastribune.org · Jun 30, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for 'legal consequences' for data centers that fail to disclose water usage💧 San Antonio Current · Sep 15, 2026Local press
The Stream, September 15, 2026: Texas Governor Urges ‘Legal Consequences’ for Data Centers That Don’t Report Water Consumption💧 Circle of Blue · Sep 15, 2026
Policy & legislation (217)
Governor Abbott discusses Texas affordability and manufacturing during Beaumont visit⚠️ 12newsnow.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
“Ratepayer Protection Act” aims to keep data center power costs off ratepayers’ bills💸 WTAP · Sep 30, 2026Local press
US Senate blocks bill to address data center costs💸 Reuters · Sep 30, 2026Wire service
Democrats are running against data centers in key Senate races⚠️ Rock Hill Herald · Sep 30, 2026Local press
US Senate, Texas coalition take aim at data centers⚠️ KVUE · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Abbott downplays tight polls in Texas Governor's race against Gina Hinojosa, takes new steps to stop data centers⚠️ CBS News · Sep 27, 2026National press
Texas Data Centers Under Investigation For Concealing Water Usage From State Regulators💧 kkam.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Abbott takes steps to regulate data centers in Texas as the governor's race tightens⚠️ CBS News · Sep 25, 2026National press
Texas Governor Directs a Halt on Data Center Permitting With State Agency Audits🛑 The National Law Review · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Directs a Halt on Data Center Permitting With State Agency Audits🛑 The National Law Review · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms⚠️ Reuters · Sep 25, 2026Wire service
As protests mount, lawmakers push for more restrictions on data centers⚠️ Scotsman Guide · Sep 24, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses property taxes, data centers during Sherman visit🏠 KXII · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Senate Race Heats Up Over Ken Paxton Probe Into Data Center Water Use💧 Newsweek · Sep 24, 2026National press
Texas Escalates Data Center Oversight with Attorney General Water-Use Investigation💧 The National Law Review · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Escalates Data Center Oversight with Attorney General Water-Use Investigation💧 Foley & Lardner LLP · Sep 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Cuellar: Data Center regulation and grid reliability will be defining issues for both Congress and Texas Legislature in upcoming sessions⚖️ Rio Grande Guardian · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Analysis | How have data center politics changed? Look at Texas’s Republican governor.⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 23, 2026National press
Abbott takes additional steps to regulate data centers in Texas amid tightening polls in governor's race⚠️ CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Texas Halts Permits For Data Centers As Opposition In The U.S. Mounts. Governor Abbott Says Texans Must Come First.🛑 ibtimes.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Abbott Freezes Data Center Permits as State Sets $100,000 Grid Fee🛑 Hart Energy · Sep 22, 2026
Texas will stop issuing environmental permits for data centers, Gov. Abbott says🛑 Community Impact Newspaper · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ to Freeze All Data Center Permits in a Whole-of-Government Action🛑 The National Law Review · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ to Freeze All Data Center Permits in a Whole-of-Government Action🛑 Foley & Lardner LLP · Sep 22, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Gov. Greg Abbott halts data center permits amid outcry🛑 State Affairs Pro · Sep 22, 2026
Texas governor halts data center permits🛑 Pluribus News · Sep 22, 2026
Abbott says data centers must agree to lower Texans' eletricity bills💸 Times Record News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas governor freezes data center permits pending audit🛑 qz.com · Sep 22, 2026National press
Governor Abbott Freezes Texas Data Center Permits as Trump Pushes AI Buildout🛑 BeInCrypto · Sep 22, 2026
Gov. Abbott blocks data center permits until audits are complete🛑 Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ Reuters · Sep 21, 2026Wire service
Gov. Greg Abbott directs Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt data center permits, office says🛑 ABC13 Houston · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott halts all TCEQ permits for data centers amid ongoing audit🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Gov. Abbott Halts Data Center Permits Amid 2026 Race🛑 The Tech Buzz · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Governor Freezes All State Data Center Permits Pending Grid Audit🛑 finance.biggo.com · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Governor Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ CNA · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Gov. Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ SRN News · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Gov. Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ San Luis Obispo Tribune · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ Bradenton Herald · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ Forth.News · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Governor orders audit of data center grid connection requests as ERCOT faces 474 GW demand backlog⚠️ Energies Media · Sep 21, 2026
Fact Check: Where Texas governor candidates stand on data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders halt to all data center permits🛑 Arc XP · Sep 21, 2026
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders halt to all data center permits🛑 Click2Houston · Sep 21, 2026
Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Halt Data Center Permits🛑 kcbd.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Abbott halts all state-issued permits for data centers until grid audit is complete⚖️ Taylorville Daily News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Texas governor wants penalties for data centers that don’t report water use💧 Water Finance & Management · Sep 21, 2026
Gov. Abbott's data center audit is underway. Here's what ERCOT is asking.⚠️ KERA News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott's data center audit is underway. Here's what ERCOT is asking.⚠️ keranews.org · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott's data center audit is underway. Here's what ERCOT is asking.⚠️ Texas Public Radio | TPR · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott’s data center audit is underway. Here’s what ERCOT is asking.⚠️ Houston Public Media · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Abbott puts brakes on data center boom: Texas won’t foot the bill for Big Tech💸 voz.us · Sep 18, 2026
Abbott puts brakes on data center boom: Texas won’t foot the bill for Big Tech💸 voz.us · Sep 18, 2026
Texas governor directs water board to enforce data center reporting requirements💧 waterworld.com · Sep 17, 2026
US House advances first bill addressing economic impact of data center boom💸 Reuters · Sep 16, 2026Wire service
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for data center penalties if not complying with state water laws💧 ABC13 Houston · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for data center penalties if not complying with state water laws💧 ABC13 Houston · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas governor wants data centers penalized for not responding to water inquiry💧 Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas governor wants data centers penalized for not responding to water inquiry💧 Dallas News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott wants Texas data centers penalized for failing to respond to water use inquiry💧 Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gov. Abbott orders crackdown on water use reports from data centers💧 CBS News · Sep 15, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott directs Texas water board to penalize data centers over water reporting failures💧 Click2Houston · Sep 14, 2026
Gov. Abbott directs Texas water board to penalize data centers over water reporting failures💧 Click2Houston · Sep 14, 2026
Texas governor threatens to penalize datacenters not obeying water laws💧 The Guardian · Sep 14, 2026National press
Governor Abbott Directs TWDB To Penalize Data Center Reporting Failures⚠️ ktrh.iheart.com · Sep 14, 2026
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report their water usage💧 KBTX News 3 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas water agency to penalize data centers that don’t report their water usage💧 The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Gov. Abbott threatens data centers with penalties for failure to complete water usage reports💧 Houston Public Media · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Governor Abbott Directs TWDB To Penalize Data Center Reporting Failures⚠️ Texas Border Business · Sep 14, 2026
ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott's audit⚠️ KERA News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott's audit⚠️ KERA News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott’s audit⚠️ Houston Public Media · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data Center Water Use in Texas Impossible to Quantify—Lawmakers Aren't Always Sure How to Reach The Operators💧 deceleration.news · Sep 10, 2026
Texas forum on AI data centers turns tense as residents demand answers on bills, water💧 The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Texas forum on AI data centers turns tense as residents demand answers on bills, water💧 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Talarico slams Paxton on data centers, defends filing 2021 bill to require large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions💸 CBS News · Sep 6, 2026National press
Q&A: Texas lieutenant governor candidates on data centers, small businesses and other 2027 priorities⚠️ communityimpact.com · Sep 4, 2026
Texas lawmakers attempt to track data centers' water usage as state faces shortage💧 Spectrum News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans are running against data centres, and both Senate candidates want the same water rules💧 The Next Web · Sep 3, 2026
State Senate Hearing Highlights Communication Gaps on Data Center Water Usage💧 thetexan.news · Sep 3, 2026
Governor of the state, Elon Musk wants tech companies to move their headquarters to agrees with Americans⚠️ The Times of India · Sep 3, 2026International press
Texas Governor Race Heats Up Over Data Centers⚠️ Daily Signal · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers consider water limits as data centers rapidly expand💧 khou.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Data center CEOs testify before Texas Senate committee⚠️ KCBD · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas legislature studies data center resources⚠️ KCBD · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers examine how much water data centers use💧 KVUE · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Lawmakers question lack of information about water usage by data centers💧 KEYE · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers seek answers on data center water use💧 KVUE · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Texas Senate committee to hear testimony on data centers’ water use, transparency💧 KEYE · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Gina Hinojosa bets backlash over Flock cams and data centers will make her governor⚠️ The Independent · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Despite protest, regulators clear path for bigger transmission lines across Texas⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Despite protest, regulators clear path for bigger transmission lines across Texas⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Texas governor rejects X's claim of Chinese influence in US data‑center debate; experts point to attempts to externalize US internal frictions⚠️ Global Times · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Gina Hinojosa bets anger over Flock cameras and data centers will make her America’s unlikeliest governor⚠️ Yahoo News New Zealand · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gina Hinojosa bets backlash over Flock cams and data centers will make her governor⚠️ The Independent · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate⚠️ LinkedIn · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 29, 2026National press
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate⚠️ Yahoo News Canada · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Senate Is Looking at the Water Demands by Data Centers and Other Large Industries💧 Sierra Club · Aug 28, 2026
Senate candidates want restrictions on data centers⚠️ dailysentinel.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Texas Politics Project director discusses new poll results, Senate race and data center opinion⚠️ CBS News · Aug 28, 2026National press
How data centers became a top issue in Texas’ tight Senate race⚖️ WLIW · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Cuellar announces federal legislation to shield taxpayers from data center costs🏠 Laredo Morning Times · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Don't buy Gov. Greg Abbott's latest blame game: Texas's data center problem is on him⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Centers ‘Got the Backlash They Deserved,’ Says Texas Gov. Abbott⚠️ Hart Energy · Aug 26, 2026
In Texas, a volatile Senate race may turn on data centers⚠️ NBC News · Aug 26, 2026National press
Commissioner Sid Miller Calls on Governor Abbott to Donate Data Center Contributions to AgriStress Helpline⚠️ Texas Agriculture (.gov) · Aug 26, 2026Official / .gov
Ted Cruz on data centers: Locals’ electric bills should be ‘zero’💸 NewsNation · Aug 26, 2026National press
Texas lawmakers press data center boom over water, grid strain, and who pays💧 The Cool Down · Aug 26, 2026
Ted Cruz on data centers: Locals’ electric bills should be ‘zero’💸 NewsNation · Aug 26, 2026National press
Texas lawmakers are still trying to figure out how much water data centers actually use💧 KERA News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Interconnections Face New Audit Gate After Governor Abbott Directive (UPDATE)⚠️ JD Supra · Aug 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Paxton unveils data center plan; Talarico attacks in Texas US Senate race⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Paxton unveils data center plan; Talarico attacks in Texas US Senate race⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Paxton unveils data center plan; Talarico attacks in Texas US Senate race⚠️ El Paso Times · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data centers emerge as key issue in Texas politics: where candidates for governor, U.S. Senate stand⚖️ CBS News · Aug 25, 2026National press
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses data centers in the state⚠️ WFAA · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Texas data centers face pushback over water, power and rising bills💧 CBS News · Aug 24, 2026National press
Scandal-Plagued Texas AG Pivots to Anti-Data Center Platform in Senate Race⚠️ Gizmodo · Aug 24, 2026National press
Texas Data Center Interconnections Face New Audit Gate After Governor Abbott Directive (UPDATE)⚠️ Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman · Aug 24, 2026
Paxton Unveils New Federal Data Center Proposals in U.S. Senate Campaign⚠️ thetexan.news · Aug 24, 2026
Republican U.S. Senate Nominee Ken Paxton Releases Plan to Address Data Centers⚠️ WFAA · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data center builders ‘dug their own grave’ with public opinion⚠️ New York Post · Aug 24, 2026Local press
FILE – Texas lawmakers consider regulations for data centers⚠️ FOX 7 Austin · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are “making a mistake” — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers “got the backlash they deserve"⚠️ TechRadar · Aug 24, 2026National press
Texas Governor Suddenly Turns on Data Centers as Backlash Grows⚠️ Futurism · Aug 24, 2026
AI's massive appetite for power, water ignites fight in high-stakes Texas Senate race💧 Fox News · Aug 24, 2026National press
Greg Abbott Says AI Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’ as Backlash Over Power Bills, Water Use and Local💧 Benzinga · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Greg Abbott Says AI Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’ as Backlash Over Power Bills, Water Use and Local Development Explodes💧 TradingView · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas lawmakers meet to address Gov. Abbott’s data center audit⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they're getting: 'They basically dug their own grave'⚠️ Business Insider · Aug 23, 2026National press
Texas Governor Abbott Says Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave’⚠️ Newsweek · Aug 23, 2026National press
'This Week' Transcript 8-23-26: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott⚠️ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Aug 23, 2026National press
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor's data center audit by December⚠️ Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 21, 2026Local press
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor's data center audit by December⚠️ Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Reiterates Guidelines for Data Center Builds💸 the Electrical Distributor magazine · Aug 21, 2026
ERCOT targets December to complete Texas governor’s data center audit⚠️ Utility Dive · Aug 21, 2026Trade press
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor's data center audit by December⚠️ KERA News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor's data center audit by December⚠️ KWBU · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear concerns over growing number of data centers⚠️ cbs19.tv · Aug 21, 2026Local press
House Lawmakers Weigh Data Center Growth and Its Costs⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 20, 2026Local press
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Lawmakers Explore Treating Texans’ Data as Property⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas Lacks Statewide Record of Water Use, Local Tax Breaks for Data Centers💧 thetexan.news · Aug 20, 2026
'You still want to be here?': State lawmakers press data center developers on water, power use💧 Austin American-Statesman · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines⚠️ KVII · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines⚠️ KEYE · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers consider regulations for data centers⚠️ FOX 7 Austin · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines⚠️ KVII · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines⚠️ KEYE · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear debate on data centers, transmission lines⚠️ KVII · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas lawmakers meet to address Gov. Abbott’s data center audit⚠️ KETK.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear from residents, state regulators on the impacts of data centers⚠️ CBS News · Aug 20, 2026National press
Role of data centers in the Texas Senate election⚠️ Yourbasin · Aug 18, 2026
Texas lawmakers debate data centers, 765-kV transmission lines⚠️ KCENTV.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers weigh impacts of data centers and transmission lines⚠️ KVUE · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers discuss data centers, transmission lines in marathon hearing⚠️ KVUE · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers discuss data centers, transmission lines in marathon hearing⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers hear concerns as data centers ignite debate⚠️ CBS News · Aug 19, 2026National press
Texas Data Center Tax Break: 6 Projects Fail Compliance Review🏠 Good Jobs First · Aug 19, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Texas lawmakers to hear testimony Wednesday on impact of data centers⚠️ KVUE · Aug 19, 2026Local press
ERCOT says governor's data center audit could take months to complete⚠️ KWBU · Aug 19, 2026Local press
ERCOT says governor's data center audit could take months to complete⚠️ KWBU · Aug 19, 2026Local press
How data centers and power lines could turn Texas governor’s race blue⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 19, 2026National press
How data centers and power lines could turn Texas governor’s race blue⚠️ Politico · Aug 19, 2026National press
Governor Abbott announces data center firms will meet Texas standards⚠️ Waco Tribune-Herald · Aug 19, 2026Local press
State lawmakers to hear testimony on 765 kV transmission line, data centers⚠️ KCENTV.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers to hear public testimony on data centers, high voltage power lines⚠️ KBTX News 3 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ WFMZ.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Role of data centers in the Texas Senate election⚠️ KXAN Austin · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Role of data centers in the Texas Senate election⚠️ KTALnews.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Beaumont Enterprise · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ AP News · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Big Rapids Pioneer · Aug 18, 2026
Texas Data Center Interconnections Face New Audit Gate After Governor Abbott Directive⚠️ Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman · Aug 18, 2026
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Audacy · Aug 18, 2026
Governor Abbott announces data center compliance with Texas standards⚠️ wacotrib.com · Aug 18, 2026
Governor Abbott announces data center guardrail compliance⚠️ Waco Tribune-Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Texas lawmakers to examine impact of data center growth⚠️ cbs19.tv · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Cuellar Unveils 'Ratepayer Bill of Rights' to Protect South Texas Families, Farmers from Data Center Costs💸 Rio Grande Guardian · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Texas will audit up to 300 projects, mostly data centers, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order⚠️ fox34.com · Aug 15, 2026Local press
ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Texas will audit up to 300 projects, mostly data centers, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texans, tech companies react to Gov. Abbott's call for data center guidelines⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Data center audit lacks specifics even as Gov. Abbott, industry leaders tout it⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Texas Senate race puts data center growth in the spotlight⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Texas governor pumps brakes on data centers⚠️ Mashable · Aug 13, 2026
Gov. Abbott Outlines 2027 Agenda: Closed Primaries, Data Center Rules, Expanded School Choice⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Texas Governor Halts Data Center Grid Connections Pending Audit⚠️ Broadband Breakfast · Aug 13, 2026
Texas households could see lower power bills as data centers shoulder more grid costs, utility says💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas to forgo $3.2 billion in data center sales taxes as governor tightens grid access💸 The Cool Down · Aug 13, 2026
Google, Rowan And CleanSpark Commit To Texas Data Center Standards Under Gov. Abbott⚠️ Dallas Express · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Here Are the Data Center Companies That Agreed to Comply With Gov. Greg Abbott’s Standards⚠️ thetexan.news · Aug 13, 2026
Texas Data Center Developers Win When Engaging Regulators Early⚠️ news.bloomberglaw.com · Aug 13, 2026Wire service
Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) on Data Centers⚠️ C-SPAN · Aug 13, 2026
Governor Abbott announces data center firms adopt Texas standards⚠️ wacotrib.com · Aug 12, 2026
Growing list of companies say they will comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center rules⚠️ KVUE · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Texas Data Center Companies Commit To Gov. Abbott’s New Standards⚠️ Dallas Express · Aug 11, 2026Local press
New Era Energy & Digital backs Texas governor's data center oversight push⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Equinix Welcomes Governor Abbott's Standards for Responsible Data Center Growth in Texas⚠️ Equinix Newsroom · Aug 11, 2026
Meta to comply with Gov. Abbott’s Texas data center standards⚠️ KVIA · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Texas power bills surge as infrastructure costs, data center growth strain the grid💸 kltv.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Why is Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pausing permits to build new data centers?🛑 NPR · Aug 10, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott says Meta will follow standards Texas establishes for data centers⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Meta, Open AI commit to Texas data center rules as Gov. Abbott orders strict power, water audits💧 WFAA · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Gov. Greg Abbott halts Texas data center approvals⚠️ Axios · Aug 3, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott orders audit of Texas data center projects amid growing backlash⚠️ WFAA · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Texas governor puts data center grid approvals on hold⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 3, 2026National press
Texas lawmakers question whether multibillion-dollar data center tax break still benefits the state💸 KUT · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Texas energy agencies respond to governor’s data center directive by requesting more authority from lawmakers⚠️ houstonpublicmedia.org · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Data center boom prompts Texas to reconsider tax breaks🏠 FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Texas governor talks tough on data centers, calls for clampdown⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 11, 2026National press
Gov. Abbott tells PUC, ERCOT to ensure Texas consumers do not foot the bill for data center growth💸 Community Impact · Jun 10, 2026Local press
The governor of Texas, a leading state for data centers, wants them to pay their own way⚠️ Business Insider · Jun 10, 2026National press
Texas lawmakers held a hearing on data centers. Here are 4 key takeaways⚠️ KUT · Apr 13, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (2)
Texas takes steps to protect ratepayers from data center costs💸 Daily Energy Insider · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Abbott directs PUC, ERCOT to shield residential ratepayers from data center grid costs💸 The Kerr County Lead · Jun 10, 2026
Water & environment (8)
Texas Attorney General's Office investigating data center developments for not submitting water usage information💧 Yahoo · Sep 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Attorney General's Office investigating data center developments for not submitting water usage information💧 KVUE · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas Attorney General Probes Data Center Projects Over Water Usage💧 Bloomberg.com · Sep 24, 2026Wire service
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry💧 Tyler Morning Telegraph · Sep 3, 2026
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry💧 Marshall News Messenger · Sep 2, 2026
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry💧 hanfordsentinel.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry💧 Dallas News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
More than half of Texas data centers broke law by not responding to water use inquiry💧 Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Community pushback (2)
Texas poll finds most residents oppose local data center development⚠️ cbs19.tv · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Texas poll finds most residents oppose local data center development⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Projects & construction (2)
Attorney General Paxton announces investigation into Texas data centers, Talarico responds to stance change⚠️ News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Texas PUC approves ‘ride-through’ rules for data centers⚠️ Utility Dive · Jul 13, 2026Trade press
Other coverage (5)
Texas PUC adopts softened rules on data center interconnection⚠️ Utility Dive · Sep 21, 2026Trade press
Texas Data Centers ‘Dug Their Own Grave,’ Gov Says. At 63, a Rancher Can Lease His Land and Give Social Security More Time to Grow.⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Sep 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas Data Centers 'Dug Their Own Grave,' Gov Says. At 63, a Rancher Can Lease His Land and Give Social Security More Time to Grow.⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Sep 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Ken Paxton rolls out multi-pronged plan to rein in AI data centers⚠️ Washington Times · Aug 24, 2026Local press
‘Misinformation’ about AI data centers is widespread, former Texas Gov Rick Perry says⚠️ Fox News · Aug 24, 2026National press

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256 stories tracked since 2026-05-13 across 215 outlets. 250× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Southern Dallas neighborhood ‘begging to be part of the process’ amid data center fight” (Dallas Observer, 2026-10-02).

Southern Dallas neighborhood ‘begging to be part of the process’ amid data center fightDallas Observer · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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Southern Dallas neighborhood ‘begging to be part of the process’ amid data center fight⚠️ Dallas Observer · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Amazon to invest $1B into data center communities amid backlash over rollouts⚠️ Chicago Tribune · Oct 2, 2026National press
Applied Digital town hall addresses Brookwood residents’ questions about proposed data cen⚠️ WBMA · Oct 2, 2026Local press
St. Francois County commissioner candidate calls for transparency and resident input on data centers⚠️ Park Hills Daily Journal · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Posey Co. data center public hearing on data center proposal continues tonight⚠️ 14 News · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Posey Co. data center public hearing on data center proposal continues tonight⚠️ 14 News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Williston residents discuss data center benefits, risks at public forum⚠️ willistonherald.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Mayor of Southaven responds as SpaceXAI offers to buy out residents near data center⚠️ localmemphis.com · Oct 1, 2026
Data centers emerge as flashpoint in 2026 races as opposition rises⚠️ KATU · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Across the US, local revolts grow as AI data center boom expands⚠️ USA Today · Oct 1, 2026National press
Across the US, local revolts grow as AI data center boom expands⚠️ Detroit Free Press · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Public hearing allowed residents to voice concerns about data centers⚠️ dailyamerican.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Public hearing allowed residents to voice concerns about data centers⚠️ Centre Daily Times · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Residents, officials debate data center compensation at MPR town hall⚠️ southernminn.com · Oct 1, 2026
Residents, officials debate data center compensation at MPR town hall⚠️ southernminn.com · Oct 1, 2026
‘Is that really the community we want?’: Sahuarita residents plan to protest Project Gravel data center⚠️ AZPM News · Oct 1, 2026
Packed Houses & Petitions, Walkouts & Recalls⚠️ The Brockovich Report · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Rumors of a data center in East China Township, Mi lead to backlash⚠️ thetimesherald.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
"KRW 13 million per household if data center is approved"... Why residents oppose construction⚠️ 스포츠조선 · Sep 30, 2026
Pine Island residents continue pushback against proposed Google data center⚠️ KIMT · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Residents decry data centers at Muskegon County meeting⚠️ MLive.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Company Invites Brookwood Residents To Meeting On $3.2B AI Data Center⚠️ Patch · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Ohioans rally against U.S. Senator Jon Husted’s support of data centers⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Dunwoody data center construction concerns residents⚠️ Appen Media · Sep 29, 2026
A data center developer is offering $10,000 payments to win the support of Poconos residents⚠️ PhillyVoice · Sep 29, 2026
How Data Center Developers Can Turn Opposition Into Local Support⚠️ Globest · Sep 29, 2026
Eugene rejects data center, residents weigh in⚠️ Daily Emerald · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Southaven's second xAI data center advances as residents seek answers⚠️ The Commercial Appeal · Sep 29, 2026
OpenAI Data Center concerns subdivision residents⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Cash to Residents Is the Newest Tool in the Data Center Fight⚠️ Propmodo · Sep 28, 2026
AI Data Center Developer Promises $10K Checks To Residents, Locals Call It A Bribe⚠️ HotHardware · Sep 28, 2026
Local organization fights back against Campground Road data center⚠️ The Louisville Cardinal · Sep 27, 2026
Brighton residents unite to fight massive data center complex proposal near homes⚠️ denver7.com · Sep 27, 2026
Ahwatukee neighbors protest massive AI data center near their homes⚠️ 12News · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns⚠️ KSL.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Residents press Mount Carmel Township on data center protections⚠️ The News-Item · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Democrats hope data center opposition will help flip Assembly district held by GOP since 1970s⚠️ wpr.org · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data center triggers a small-town makeover as big cities fight to keep them out⚠️ WBFF · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Rangely residents voice opposition to datacenters⚠️ theheraldtimes.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Residents file suit over OpenAI data center approval process⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 23, 2026
Boswell residents voice concerns over proposed data center, gas plant at town hall💧 KXII · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Dinwiddie residents question data center developer at public meeting⚠️ 12onyourside.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Clarence supervisor says he would oppose data center development as residents weigh in⚠️ wkbw.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Bethlehem sets public hearing date on data center proposed for site off Route 22⚠️ Lehighvalleylive.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Democrats try to ride data center backlash to election victory in rural US Midwest⚠️ reuters.com · Sep 19, 2026Wire service
Adelanto and High Desert Residents Oppose Data Center Amendments⚠️ ie community news · Sep 19, 2026
'Slap in the face': Joppa residents raise concerns over noisy new data center⚠️ KERA News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
What Rural Residents Can Learn From the Factory-Farm Rollout About Resisting Data Centers⚠️ Next City · Sep 18, 2026
AI data center boom faces pushback in Silicon Valley⚠️ cybernews.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Central City residents seek answers on proposed South Side data center at meeting⚠️ KGAN · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data centers remain a hot topic for residents at Mocksville Board of Commissioners meeting⚠️ Davie County Enterprise Record · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Jim Hogg County residents raise concerns over proposed massive data center⚠️ kiiitv.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Sacramento weighs data center policy as residents raises concerns⚠️ ABC10 · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Fight over data centers hits Richmond⚠️ The Mercury News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
West Richland residents pack city council meeting after land sold to data center developer⚠️ Nonstop Local News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Philadelphia protesters demand city leaders prevent data center development⚠️ 90.5 WESA · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Richmond residents rally against proposed data center development⚠️ KRON4 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Commissioners respond to neighbor, resident concerns on planned Prometheus data center near Casper⚠️ Oil City News · Sep 16, 2026
Joppa residents raise concerns after data center built near homes without community notice⚠️ WFAA · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Joppa residents upset over data center construction saying there was no notification to residents⚠️ WFAA · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Dozens of Macon Co. residents gather for data center forum⚠️ WCIA.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Pushback: Data centers: Who’s really in the driver’s seat?⚠️ Greenfield Recorder · Sep 15, 2026
Eugene residents forcefully oppose data centers in packed council meeting⚠️ The Register-Guard · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Dozens of Macon Co. residents gather for data center forum⚠️ WCIA.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Philadelphia protesters demand city leaders prevent data center development⚠️ WHYY · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Public hearing alert: It’s time to give your input on data centers⚠️ RANGE Media · Sep 14, 2026
Council chambers packed as residents weigh in on data centers⚠️ chewelahindependent.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Jacinto City residents not sold on proposed data center⚠️ ABC13 Houston · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Jacinto City residents push back against proposed AI data center at former Budweiser plant⚠️ khou.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
AI data center could be coming to Jacinto City. Residents have questions⚠️ khou.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
West Richland residents push for safeguards as data center debate grows⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Jacinto City leaders oppose proposed AI data center as company eyes October redevelopment⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
Bethlehem residents voice concerns over proposed Route 22 data center⚠️ The Brown and White · Sep 10, 2026
South Whitehall residents paint dire picture of proposed data center near Parkland High⚠️ The Morning Call · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Houston County candidates oppose data center development as statewide debate continues⚠️ 13WMAZ · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Ionia residents voice concerns over potential data center development at city meeting⚠️ WZZM13.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
McDonald residents push back against proposed data center⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
AI Data Centers Transform Rural Land Markets and Fuel a Backlash⚠️ themortgagepoint.com · Sep 9, 2026
Is secrecy fueling the backlash against data centers?⚠️ WRAL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Data centers sparked a fight. Now residents shape the rules.⚠️ chronicleonline.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Proposal would pay homeowners 'data center dividends' to counter growing backlash⚠️ Fox News · Sep 9, 2026National press
Proposal would pay homeowners 'data center dividends' to counter growing backlash⚠️ Fox News · Sep 9, 2026National press
Residents urge County to slow down on data centers⚠️ goldendalesentinel.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Enid Natives Announce Massive Data Center and Power Complex. Residents Are Already Opposing It.⚠️ Medium · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center freeze proposed in Beaufort County. ‘I’d rather fight than just give in’⚠️ islandpacket.com · Sep 9, 2026
Chillicothe residents weigh proposed data center at former paper mill⚠️ 10TV · Sep 9, 2026
Chillicothe residents weigh proposed data center at former paper mill⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Alachua residents frustrated after data center meeting gets postponed: ‘It just seems to be a pattern’💸 WCJB · Sep 9, 2026Local press
These dividend stocks could catch a tailwind from data center pushback⚠️ CNBC · Sep 8, 2026National press
Alachua residents push back against proposed data center rules ahead of planning meeting⚠️ WCJB · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Alachua residents push back against proposed data center rules ahead of planning meeting⚠️ WCJB · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Public hearing, petition set for public input on Lowcountry data centers⚠️ Bluffton Today · Sep 8, 2026
Public hearing, petition set for public input on Lowcountry data centers⚠️ augustachronicle.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Jesup residents address concerns surrounding potential data center⚠️ WSAV-TV · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Jesup residents address concerns surrounding potential data center⚠️ WSAV-TV · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Microsoft and xAI data centers face growing complaints from nearby residents⚠️ techradar.com · Sep 7, 2026National press
Jesup residents address concerns surrounding potential data center⚠️ WSAV-TV · Sep 7, 2026Local press
AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash⚠️ CNBC · Sep 6, 2026National press
AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash⚠️ cnbc.com · Sep 6, 2026National press
Data centers spark backlash across the Central Valley. Here's what to know⚠️ Fresno Bee · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Rama IX data centre investigated after residents report oil-like smell⚠️ Nation Thailand · Sep 4, 2026
From CAFOs to Data Centers: Do Rural Residents Have the Right to Say "No"?⚠️ CounterPunch.org · Sep 4, 2026
Residents concerned over proposed data center⚠️ FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Sep 4, 2026Local press
China is rooting for America's AI data center backlash | Opinion⚠️ USA Today · Sep 3, 2026National press
Residents concerned over proposed data center⚠️ FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Opinion: The fight against data centers is bringing Americans together⚠️ springhopeenterprise.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ FOX5 Vegas · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WSMV · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WIS News 10 · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WBKO · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WLOX · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WCAX · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ 14 News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WVLT · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WBAY · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WFSB · Sep 3, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ WGEM · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Portland City Council Will Consider Resolution Opposing NDAs in Data Center Talks⚠️ Willamette Week · Sep 3, 2026
Middlesex Township approves first six PAX-1 data centers despite opposition⚠️ fox43.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Residents in Brookwood upset on Data Centers coming to area⚠️ wvua23.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Residents in Brookwood upset about data centers coming to area⚠️ wvua23.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
The Fight Against Data Centers Is Bringing Americans Together⚠️ otherwords.org · Sep 2, 2026
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ wgem.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Stockton residents push back on data centers. The city already relies on one⚠️ stocktonia.org · Sep 2, 2026
Brookwood residents fear 'heat island' from data center project⚠️ The Tuscaloosa News · Sep 2, 2026
Prosper data center faces opposition after unanimous commission vote⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 2, 2026Local press
There is 'a lot more pushback' on data center construction, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC⚠️ CNBC · Sep 2, 2026National press
County to hold hearing on data centers⚠️ rockymounttelegram.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Big Tech’s data center boom is igniting a political revolt in the Bay Area⚠️ East Bay Times · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Big Tech’s data center boom is igniting a political revolt in the Bay Area⚠️ The Mercury News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Prosper data center proposal draws concerns from residents in surrounding communities⚠️ WFAA · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Bradley County residents frustrated by lack of answers on $11.3B Project River💸 WTVC · Sep 2, 2026Local press
How many data centers are coming, and what’s the impact to residents? MLGW has answers⚠️ WREG.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
A Data Center Backlash⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 1, 2026National press
How many data centers are coming, and what’s the impact to residents? MLGW has answers⚠️ WREG.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Prime Data Centers faces packed firehall as residents protest 1.7M-square-foot complex⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 1, 2026
‘An imperfect solution’ gains traction in data center fight⚠️ Politico · Sep 1, 2026National press
Randolph County residents raise concerns about potential data centers⚠️ KOMU 8 · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Spanish Fork residents frustrated after mayor voices approval of data center proposal💸 KSL News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Trump Gets MAGA Backlash over Data Centers⚠️ meidasnews.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers⚠️ Yahoo News New Zealand · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers⚠️ the-independent.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers⚠️ The Independent · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Hidden Camera Catches Data Center Developer Dismissing Resident Opposition⚠️ Gadget Review · Aug 31, 2026Local press
A Data Center Promises Jobs in This Black Town, but Residents Aren’t Convinced⚠️ Capital B News · Aug 31, 2026
A Data Center Promises Jobs in This Black Town, but Residents Aren’t Convinced⚠️ capitalbnews.org · Aug 31, 2026Local press
A uniquely bipartisan backlash against data centers shakes up the midterms⚠️ CNN · Aug 31, 2026National press
Oakland Residents Continue Push Against Data Centers⚠️ KQED · Aug 30, 2026Local press
West Kootenay residents decisive on data centers⚠️ Castlegar News · Aug 30, 2026
Bedford County residents speak in opposition to data centers⚠️ Roanoke Times · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Residents continue pushback on OpenAI data center at latest meeting⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Aug 29, 2026
CNY residents protest proposed TeraWulf data center near Cayuga Lake⚠️ WSYR · Aug 29, 2026Local press
City Hall Data Center Protest⚠️ thegeorgeanne.com · Aug 29, 2026
Keep open mind on data centers, ex-mayor tells Massena residents⚠️ WWNY · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Keep open mind on data centers, ex-mayor tells Massena residents⚠️ WWNY · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Amazon replies to Kline residents about data center⚠️ The Standard-Speaker · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data center proposal draws questions, concerns at public hearing⚠️ rrdailyherald.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to combat it⚠️ CalMatters · Aug 28, 2026
St. Francois County Residents Organize to Oppose Potential D...⚠️ Park Hills Daily Journal · Aug 28, 2026Local press
High Desert Residents Sound the Alarm on Potential Data Centers in Adelanto🔊 Knock LA · Aug 27, 2026
Residents gather to oppose AI data centres in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.⚠️ CBC · Aug 27, 2026
Binghamton residents rally for stronger data center control⚠️ bupipedream.com · Aug 27, 2026
Do Rural Residents Have the Power to Say No?⚠️ Drop Site News · Aug 27, 2026
South Side Residents Press Johnson to Halt Quantum Campus⚠️ South Side Weekly · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Texans’ fight against 1 million-square-foot data center explained⚠️ Newsweek · Aug 27, 2026National press
Pinal County rejects massive La Osa data center. Residents want more rules for future projects⚠️ KJZZ · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Local residents, Tribal members voice further opposition to data centers in Massena⚠️ North Country Now · Aug 26, 2026
Local residents, Tribal members voice further opposition to data centers in Massena⚠️ North Country Now · Aug 26, 2026
Residents Press PathOne on Trust, Power, and Local Benefits at Hull Data Center Meeting⚠️ Sioux County Radio · Aug 26, 2026
Data Center Opponents Host Their Own Public Hearing -⚠️ The Intelligencer · Aug 26, 2026
Enfield residents defer to mayor during data center session⚠️ RRSpin · Aug 26, 2026
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers⚠️ WHYY · Aug 26, 2026Local press
St. Louis County holds second public hearing on data centers⚠️ West Newsmagazine · Aug 26, 2026
Data center opponents hold their own public hearing -⚠️ timesleaderonline.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Residents voice concerns over Warwood data center project⚠️ WTRF · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Tigerton residents want more information about data center proposal⚠️ WDEZ · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Tigerton residents want more information about data center proposal⚠️ WSAU · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Almost Every House Republican Voted To Block State and Local Governments’ Ability To Protect Residents From AI Data Centers⚠️ Center for American Progress Action · Aug 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Piedmont residents raise concerns over proposed data center at city council meeting⚠️ KOCO · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Arthur residents question PathOne’s data center plans⚠️ KTIV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Tigerton residents ask for more transparency and information on proposed AI Data Center⚠️ WAOW · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Arcadia residents fear AI data center will dry up wells, hurt property values💧 WINK News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Residents gather ahead of upcoming data center meetings⚠️ yoursun.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Statewide tour fighting data center expansion visits Finger Lakes, addresses Seneca Lake facility⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Silicon Valley Residents Reject Data Centers in AI Heartland Hearing⚠️ 조선일보 · Aug 23, 2026International press
‘What’s in it for us?’ Residents slam data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant⚠️ MPR News · Aug 23, 2026Local press
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms⚠️ The New York Times · Aug 23, 2026National press
Residents pack Thornton library to voice concerns about data centers in Adams County⚠️ Denver7 · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Laredo asks residents what matters most in data center standards⚠️ Laredo Morning Times · Aug 22, 2026Local press
‘They don’t care’: Residents fight back against data center proposed near Tuscaloosa⚠️ AL.com · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Residents voice concerns over Mandan data center during town hall⚠️ The Mighty 790 KFGO · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Residents voice concerns over Mandan data center during town hall⚠️ News From The States · Aug 21, 2026
Stickney mayor, board oppose data center at Hawthorne horse racing site⚠️ Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races⚠️ The Hill · Aug 21, 2026National press
Westover residents voice concerns over proposed data center⚠️ cbs42.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Resident Backlash Over Data Centers Shakes U.S. Midterm Elections⚠️ 조선일보 · Aug 21, 2026International press
Westover residents voice concerns over proposed data center⚠️ cbs42.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
NORTH PORT: Data center meetings set by city, residents⚠️ yoursun.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Agencies take action after outcry against data center construction⚠️ Valley Voice · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Council, residents split on Amazon data center rules in Wilmington⚠️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Stark Power LTD holds open house to hear residents’ thoughts on data centers in Mandan⚠️ KX News · Aug 20, 2026
North Loop residents blast developer’s data center plans for former Star Tribune printing plant⚠️ Star Tribune · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Residents liken fight over data centers between small desert city and feds to “David versus Goliath”⚠️ NPR Las Vegas · Aug 20, 2026National press
‘Emergency’ vote on Wilmington Amazon data center would block resident-backed referendum⚠️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Aug 20, 2026Local press
San Jose residents push back on new AI data centers during city listening session⚠️ KTVU · Aug 20, 2026Local press
San Jose residents push back on new AI data centers during city 'listening session'⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
North Loop residents question developers over proposed data center at former Star Tribune site⚠️ CBS News · Aug 20, 2026National press
Residents in Piedmont gathering signatures to oppose proposed data center project⚠️ KOCO · Aug 20, 2026Local press
McDonald residents address council over data center concerns⚠️ WFMJ · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Bay City residents voice opposition to data centers at planning commission meeting⚠️ MLive.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Exclusive: 75% of Americans Now Oppose Local Data Center Development⚠️ Heatmap News · Aug 19, 2026Trade press
Clarendon County details possible $130M data center as residents press for answers⚠️ WLTX · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data center public hearing set for September in Scott Co.⚠️ WKYT · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data center public hearing set for September in Scott Co.⚠️ WKYT · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Residents pack Rochester meeting to oppose potential data centers⚠️ Foster's Daily Democrat · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Brownsville residents keep up pressure opposing data centers⚠️ ValleyCentral.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Residents raise concerns over proposed Rock Island County data center⚠️ KWQC · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Data centers activate residents; what can be done to mitigate concerns?⚠️ Shaw Local · Aug 19, 2026Local press
China’s data centers face little pushback amid AI boom: ‘That’s a matter for the state’⚠️ NBC News · Aug 18, 2026National press
Sen. Salling: Residents must come first in data center debate⚠️ The Avenue News · Aug 18, 2026
Sen. Salling: Residents must come first in data center debate⚠️ Dundalk Eagle · Aug 17, 2026Local press
South Side residents protest new development at former South Works steel site⚠️ cbsnews.com · Aug 15, 2026National press
Tech company discusses plans for 'AI factory' in Schuylkill County amid residents' concerns⚠️ WVIA Public Media · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Data center planned for suburb in Warsaw, Poland, sparks protests⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 14, 2026Trade press
Opposition to Okmulgee data center gains momentum⚠️ MVSKOKE Media · Aug 14, 2026
Residents raise concerns during data center open house⚠️ Hutch Post · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Modesto residents demand city leaders stop data centers from coming to city⚠️ CBS News · Aug 13, 2026National press
Incentives, jobs and residents' concerns: Amazon open house stirs more dialogue⚠️ Union-Bulletin · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data center protesters rally outside Amazon open house near Tri-Cities⚠️ Tri-City Herald · Aug 12, 2026Local press
East Bay Data Center Plans Take Residents By Surprise⚠️ Patch · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Springdale-area residents express their concerns about a data center coming to their town⚠️ TribLIVE.com · Aug 12, 2026
Pecos County residents voice concerns over incoming Amazon data center project⚠️ newswest9.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents pack Ida Grove meeting with questions about proposed data centers⚠️ KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Springdale-area residents express their concerns about a data center coming to their town⚠️ community.triblive.com · Aug 12, 2026
Sahuarita residents voice concerns about data centers at Town Hall⚠️ KGUN 9 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
As Data Centers Spread, Cities Fight to Keep Up⚠️ Broadband Breakfast · Aug 10, 2026
Data Center Reps Face the Guillotine, Flee Public Hearing⚠️ gizmodo.com · Aug 7, 2026National press
Sid Miller says Republicans will lose statewide elections due to rapid data center development, backlash⚠️ texastribune.org · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Developer Considers Data Center While Opposition Grows⚠️ Jersey Shore Online · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Raritan Township Expresses Opposition to Data Centers⚠️ TAPinto · Jul 30, 2026Local press
Greg Abbott faces bipartisan pressure over data centers as backlash intensifies⚠️ Houston Chronicle · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Pa. town opposes data center after several proposals and ‘temper tantrum'⚠️ nbcphiladelphia.com · Jul 27, 2026Local press
The Data Center Protests Looked Typical. They Were Anything But.⚠️ The New Republic · Jul 23, 2026Local press
In the data center capital of the world, residents ask who the AI boom is helping⚠️ NBC News · Jul 23, 2026National press
Community Backlash to AI Data Centers Is Growing Across the U.S.⚠️ Time Magazine · Jul 22, 2026National press
4 Common Problems For Local Residents When A Data Center Is Built In The Neighborhood⚠️ bgr.com · Jul 22, 2026
Anti-AI data center protesters rally across the US⚠️ businessinsider.com · Jul 18, 2026
The data center backlash is spreading across the country⚠️ Fast Company · Jul 15, 2026National press
Land in N.J. town is ‘data center approved.’ But residents worry it’s not hypothetical. ‘We don’t want it.’⚠️ NJ.com · Jul 12, 2026Local press
In a divided country, U.S. residents agree on one thing: no data centers⚠️ prismreports.org · Jun 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Majority of Texans oppose data center construction⚠️ texastribune.org · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Proposed data center in Elk River faces opposition from residents⚠️ cbsnews.com · Jun 15, 2026National press
Sherrill announces statewide plan on data centers, facilities now drawing fire from residents and groups⚠️ roi-nj.com · May 28, 2026Trade press
Meeting on AI data center in N.J. called off, frustrating residents⚠️ cbsnews.com · May 26, 2026National press
Nebius Surges 18% on Blowout Earnings, AI Data Center Expansion; Can Rally Continue?⚠️ NAI500 · May 13, 2026

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187 stories tracked since 2026-02-11 across 151 outlets. 173× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “Data center developers share plans at San Jose town hall” (San José Spotlight, 2026-10-02).

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Data center developers share plans at San Jose town hall⚠️ San José Spotlight · Oct 2, 2026
Massena town board split on future of data centers in North Country⚠️ North Country Now · Oct 1, 2026
New data center rules in Marana head to the town council⚠️ KVOA · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Data center company stays silent at public meeting⚠️ KCRG · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Data center company stays silent at public meeting⚠️ KCRG · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Fact check: Where do Turlock mayor and council candidates stand on data centers?⚠️ modbee.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
AI data center developers offered every house in this town $10,000⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
VIDEO — How to Stop Data Centers in Your Backyard and Beyond⚠️ Food & Water Watch · Sep 30, 2026
The Great Data-Center Rebellion⚠️ The Atlantic · Sep 30, 2026National press
Inside the neighborhood living on the edge of America’s tech frontier⚠️ Fox News · Sep 30, 2026National press
Jesup meeting draws concerns over a possible data center project⚠️ wjcl.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Community voices concerns ahead of new AI data center in Jefferson Davis County⚠️ WDAM-TV · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Community voices concerns ahead of new AI data center in Jefferson Davis County⚠️ WDAM-TV · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Center point considers rules for possible data center⚠️ kcrg.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Community continues to share input on data centers in Chillicothe⚠️ Chillicothe Gazette · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Archbald to hear more info on power plant, seven data centers this week⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Every Household in This Rural Town Receives $10,000 if a Data Center Gets Built⚠️ WSJ · Sep 27, 2026National press
Election 2026: How do San Jose council candidates plan to handle the increasingly controversial data center issue?⚖️ The Mercury News · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Data center complex plan submitted to Dauphin County township⚠️ pennlive.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Belmont Glen faces a new neighbor: an OpenAI data center⚠️ Bryan County News · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers put AI divide into focus in Buncombe commissioner races⚠️ Mountain Xpress · Sep 25, 2026
Blair County state representatives host data center meeting as public concern grows⚠️ WPSU · Sep 25, 2026Local press
The Data Center Debate Taking Over Native American Tribes⚠️ time.com · Sep 25, 2026National press
Republicans say they want to address data centers. Democrats smell a campaign-season rat.⚠️ Politico · Sep 25, 2026National press
Data Center Ballot Measures: 28 Localities Vote in November⚠️ MultiState · Sep 24, 2026
Belmont Glen Faces A New Neighbor: OpenAI Data Center⚠️ Effingham Herald · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Will a data center join the wind turbines at Spanish Fork Canyon? The city just cleared a path.⚠️ The Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Acton suggesting data center halt along with gas tax holiday, but Republicans dismiss that🏠 The Statehouse News Bureau · Sep 24, 2026
Archbald drafts new, stricter standards for data centers⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 24, 2026Local press
SF Bay Area cities shut the door to new data centers⚠️ San Francisco Chronicle · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Voters don’t like data centers. They really don’t like them close to home⚠️ PBS · Sep 23, 2026National press
Hopkinton Awards $169,225 Tomaquag Valley Bridge Repair⚠️ Uprise RI · Sep 23, 2026
Americans’ views of data centers have turned more negative⚠️ Pew Research Center · Sep 22, 2026
Gavin Newsom’s big data center play has a problem: His past⚠️ Politico · Sep 22, 2026National press
The devil is in the data center details⚠️ The River Reporter · Sep 22, 2026Local press
No blank check for data centers: Big Tech owes communities a fair deal⚠️ Knoxville News Sentinel · Sep 22, 2026Local press
I'm a father-to-be; I demand real data center protections | Opinion⚠️ The Courier-Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
The DeBoyer Debacle: James’ Running Mate Proves They Can’t Be Trusted on Data Centers⚠️ michigandems.com · Sep 21, 2026
Newsom Signs New Restrictions on Data Center Development⚠️ KQED · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Sherrill: ‘Towns can make their own decision’ on data centers⚠️ Politico · Sep 21, 2026National press
Where does your city stand on data centers?⚠️ dailycamera.com · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Wilmington Select Board may prohibit large data centers⚠️ Lowell Sun · Sep 20, 2026Local press
People report strong natural gas odor near far West Side data center⚠️ KSAT · Sep 18, 2026Local press
East Bay Official Says She’s Gotten Death Threats Over Huge New Data Center Near Contra Costa Canal⚠️ SFist · Sep 18, 2026
Melton halts data centers for one year⚠️ The Chicago Crusader · Sep 18, 2026
Gubernatorial Data Center Policy: 2026 Race Positions⚠️ MultiState · Sep 18, 2026
Data center debate enters gubernatorial race, Project Jupiter donations under scrutiny⚠️ KOB 4 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Massena Town Board clears a path for controversial data center⚠️ NCPR: North Country Public Radio · Sep 17, 2026Local press
In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistance⚠️ Reuters · Sep 17, 2026Wire service
5 Ways We’re Winning Against Data Centers⚠️ Food & Water Watch · Sep 16, 2026
data center NDAs⚠️ actionnetwork.org · Sep 16, 2026
The vulnerable Republican being squeezed on data centers⚠️ Politico · Sep 16, 2026National press
The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry⚠️ TechCrunch · Sep 15, 2026
AI Data Centers Trigger Rising Alarm Across Rural America as Farmland Faces Pressure⚠️ AgroLatam · Sep 14, 2026
Stockton to hold listening sessions on data centers after council removes them from plan⚠️ The Stockton Record · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Letters: More info needed on data center decision; vote for Laubacher⚠️ Greeley Tribune · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Data centers must pay their way and government show its work | Opinion⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 12, 2026
A movement against data centers gains steam in Oakland⚠️ The Oaklandside · Sep 11, 2026
A data center is coming near you. Here’s where to take your questions and complaints⚠️ Click2Houston · Sep 11, 2026
What is a data center? Why one may be headed your way⚠️ qz.com · Sep 11, 2026National press
Ionia leaders hear concerns, questions about data centers⚠️ thedailynews.cc · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Everyone hates data centers. Lawyers love them⚠️ CNN · Sep 11, 2026National press
San Jose Considering Wave of AI Data Center Developments⚠️ Sierra Club · Sep 11, 2026
Portland data center planned inside five stories of high-rise, records show⚠️ OregonLive.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Jasper County wants a 1-year freeze on data centers. What that would mean⚠️ Hilton Head Island Packet · Sep 10, 2026
Federal Government Moves to Limit Public Input on Data Center Projects⚠️ Capital B News · Sep 10, 2026
Developers eye Native nations, tribal communities for new data center projects⚠️ KOTA Territory News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Amazon Ocean City cable project draws data center concerns⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Enid developers promise local control over massive data center project. Not everyone is convinced⚠️ KOCO · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Ecological Impacts of a Data Center on Cayuga Lake⚠️ The Cornell Daily Sun · Sep 9, 2026Local press
‘We’ll pay for everything’: Company pitches $10.5B data center plans in Dauphin County⚠️ PennLive.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Large crowd weighs data center development in Hutchinson⚠️ Hutch Post · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Despite not being on the agenda, data center tensions dominate Hermantown meeting⚠️ WDIO.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Chillicothe demands transparency as data center details emerge amid NDA scandal⚠️ WSYX · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Project Tomahawk developer scraps plans for Prosper data center⚠️ Community Impact · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Augustans can still submit feedback on data centers, attend public forum⚠️ WRDW · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Fort Collins to examine putting limits on data centers⚠️ The Coloradoan · Sep 8, 2026
Pinal County rejects data center despite developer’s concessions⚠️ AZ Family · Sep 8, 2026
AUC Rejects 1.4-GW Gas Plant for Alberta Data Center⚠️ RTO Insider · Sep 7, 2026Trade press
Neighbours say huge Newport data centre next to their homes has destroyed the countryside⚠️ walesonline.co.uk · Sep 6, 2026
Data center moratoria will make life less affordable for Americans⚠️ thehill.com · Sep 4, 2026
Democrats see midterm gift in Trump embrace of data centers⚠️ thehill.com · Sep 5, 2026
Elected Officials Face Recalls Nationwide Over Data Center Support⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 5, 2026National press
Manzanarez Selected as Calexico's Data Center Rep⚠️ Calexico Chronicle · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center moratoria will make life less affordable for Americans⚠️ The Hill · Sep 4, 2026National press
Messaging on data centers is hard. This committee offers a safe space.⚠️ Politico · Sep 4, 2026National press
Frederick data center deal promises $110M. What does the developer get?⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 4, 2026Local press
‘Someone has to go out on a limb’: What to know about Bernie Sanders’ newest AI pitch⚠️ politico.com · Sep 3, 2026National press
Ransom Twp. looks to adopt protections to get ahead of future data centers⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Brookwood Mayor Gives Fiery Defense of Data Centers at Tuesday Town Hall⚠️ Tuscaloosa Thread · Sep 3, 2026
Data centers discussed; Atchison Co Commission seeks options⚠️ mscnews.net · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Tracking data centers: Where they are and how North Texans are responding to rapid growth⚠️ KERA News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Hidden China risks are emerging in America’s multibillion-dollar AI data center boom💸 CNBC · Sep 3, 2026National press
Hidden China risks are emerging in America’s multibillion-dollar AI data center boom💸 CNBC · Sep 3, 2026National press
Vanderburgh Data Center Committee first priorities: ‘case studies’ and utilities⚠️ WNIN · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Vanderburgh Data Center Committee first priorities: ‘case studies’ and utilities⚠️ WNIN · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Is a data center coming to Livingston Parish? As rumors swirl, here's what we know.⚠️ The Advocate · Sep 2, 2026Local press
A Data Center Is Coming And Locals Will Freak Out When They See It Inflazione (uvlJ4QrwEc)⚠️ Mshale · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Prosper commission recommends denial of $580 million data center⚠️ Community Impact · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Data center debate ends with Village Manager's termination in Indiantown⚠️ cbs12.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Eatonville Town Council tables vote on increasing fines for data center owner⚠️ WFTV · Sep 2, 2026Local press
After several hours of public comment, Stockton council unanimously removes data centers from city's economic plan⚠️ ABC10 · Sep 2, 2026Local press
What would it take to actually stop the data centers?⚠️ vox.com · Sep 1, 2026National press
Possible hyperscale data center eyed for Bow⚠️ newhampshirebulletin.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Mayo: The devil is in the data center details⚠️ Boston Herald · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Representatives Jennifer Gross and Michelle Teska Introduce Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act⚠️ ohiohouse.gov · Sep 1, 2026
Now hear this: School district to measure sound before data centers arrive🔊 Scranton Times-Tribune · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Opinion | Americans Hate Data Centers. Why?⚠️ The New York Times · Aug 31, 2026National press
Enget: 'Participation matters' regarding upcoming open house on data centers⚠️ Williston Herald · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Here’s what we know about plans for a Bethlehem data center⚠️ The Morning Call · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Sherrill acts on data centers. Critics want more.⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 28, 2026Local press
A data center battle unfolds 30 miles north of Manhattan⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
A data center battle unfolds 30 miles north of Manhattan⚠️ Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Leaders turn down millions, reject annexation plan for Amazon data center⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Musk's data centers push out family that's owned land for generations⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Centers Move Center Stage⚠️ Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) · Aug 27, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Pinellas moves to shut the door on large data centers⚠️ St Pete Catalyst · Aug 27, 2026
Republicans are breaking with Donald Trump on data centers⚠️ Politico · Aug 27, 2026National press
Data Centers Are a Distraction⚠️ The Atlantic · Aug 27, 2026National press
Pinal County board rejects massive data center project⚠️ AZ Family · Aug 27, 2026
Pinal County rejects massive Vermaland data center project⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 26, 2026
Pressure grows on House GOP leaders to act on data centers⚠️ Politico · Aug 26, 2026National press
$11.3B data center pitch in Bradley County comes amid growing local skepticism⚠️ WTVC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
City Council votes down 1500 Gateway data center project⚠️ Fredericksburg Free Press · Aug 26, 2026Local press
The booming business of quieting data centers⚠️ Baton Rouge Business Report · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Spain drafts rules requiring data centers to source 80% of power from new renewables - report⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 26, 2026Trade press
Unlikely Winners of the Data Center Boom: Sound Consultants🔊 Bloomberg.com · Aug 26, 2026Wire service
Orangeburg County leaders discuss the idea of data centers coming to the area⚠️ WLTX · Aug 25, 2026Local press
'Do what's best for your citizens': Davidson County reacts after flock camera elimination and data center development⚠️ WXII · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Hut8 presents Beacon Point data center plans to Calallen ISD board amid community concerns⚠️ KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi · Aug 25, 2026Local press
The GOP'S Data Center Panic⚠️ Time Magazine · Aug 25, 2026National press
Elon Musk's data centers are pushing out a family that's owned land since "before people of color were allowed to"⚠️ CBS News · Aug 25, 2026National press
Data centers are a prohibited use in Richmond Hill⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Aug 25, 2026
Davidson County commissioners weigh data centers, Flock license plate cameras amid debate⚠️ WXLV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Piedmont city leaders to vote on controversial data center project⚠️ KOCO · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Yukon groups files petition to require public vote on future data centers⚠️ KOCO · Aug 24, 2026Local press
The state of data centers in Miami⚠️ Axios · Aug 24, 2026National press
Utilities Committee criticized for one-sided data center presentation⚠️ South Bend Tribune · Aug 24, 2026Local press
AI’s Data Center Boom Keeps Finding Black Communities⚠️ Word In Black · Aug 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
How to Push for Safeguards When Data Centers Come to Your Community⚠️ WSLS · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Trump keeps embracing data centers, an unpopular topic in midterm races⚠️ PBS · Aug 20, 2026National press
Indy halts new data centers through 2027 in rare win for opponents⚠️ indystar.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Midday Update: Tallahassee city commission election, Data Center concerns in Valdosta, FAMU move-in, and more⚠️ WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Shapiro Signs Executive Order Restricting Data Center Development, Giving More Authority to Local Communities⚠️ PoliticsPA · Aug 18, 2026
Citizens Workshop on Data Centers Set for Aug. 24 in Ocala⚠️ 352today · Aug 18, 2026
Where are authorities restricting data centres amid AI boom?⚠️ Reuters · Aug 18, 2026Wire service
Why are more elected officials calling for restrictions on data centers?⚠️ WBEZ Chicago · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Smith: Trump and Abbott disagree on data centers, but neither makes the call in your neighborhood⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Do Data Centers Pollute Local Groundwater?💧 bgr.com · Aug 16, 2026
What data center debate means for the city's next steps⚠️ Laredo Morning Times · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Stanislaus County leaders don’t have firm position on data centers. ‘It’s premature’⚠️ Modesto Bee · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Manistee Township joins neighboring townships in pausing data centers⚠️ Manistee News Advocate · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Developer vows to push forward with data center after plans denied by Upper Merion Board of Supervisors⚠️ 6abc Philadelphia · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Helena leaders considering ‘temporary suspension’ on data centers⚠️ WBRC · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Mayor waves off data centers, vows to not allow them in Laredo⚠️ Laredo Morning Times · Aug 13, 2026Local press
This quiet town is now ground zero in one of N.J.’s fiercest AI data center battles⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Macon County Planning Board sends data center amendment forward⚠️ highlandsnews.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Hundreds pack Modesto City Hall over data center fears⚠️ fox40.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Hundreds pack Modesto City Hall over data center fears⚠️ FOX40 · Aug 13, 2026Local press
County seeks stronger data center rules⚠️ Henry County Enterprise · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data centers in Bedford? Not so fast, city officials say⚠️ KERA News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
A day after mulling $50M offer, Pa. township takes 1st step toward allowing data center⚠️ Lehighvalleylive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Senator Gonzalez Launches Statewide Tour Supporting Responsible AI Data Center Development⚠️ Harlem World Magazine · Aug 12, 2026
Taxpayers Pay Twice: Corporate Subsidies and Public Benefits for Low-Wage Workers💸 Good Jobs First · Jul 29, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Data centers show the downside to federal land ownership⚠️ The Washington Post · Jul 28, 2026National press
A Peace Plan for the Data Center Wars⚠️ The Free Press · Jul 27, 2026Local press
The Dangers of Data Centers⚠️ Environmental Health Project · Jul 24, 2026
Trump expanding consumer protections for data center power costs⚠️ New York Post · Jul 23, 2026Local press
US citizens are ramping up pressure on data centers⚠️ DW.com · Jul 23, 2026
Exclusive | Most American voters have favorable view of AI — despite media focus on controversies: poll⚠️ nypost.com · Jul 20, 2026Local press
The ‘time-consuming’ permits dozens of data centers are skipping🛑 Politico · Jul 8, 2026National press
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of A.I. Data Centers🔊 The New York Times · Jun 22, 2026National press
The concerns communities raise about Data Centers⚠️ abilene-rc.com · Jun 17, 2026
The city that said no to data centers⚠️ CalMatters · Jun 17, 2026
Advocates worry San Jose will fast track data centers⚠️ San José Spotlight · Jun 13, 2026
Even Cloudier with a Greater Loss of Spending Control: How Data Center Tax Abatements Undermine Public Budgets🏠 Good Jobs First · Jun 12, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Chile's megadrought evaporates wetlands as data center boom accelerates💧 The Cool Down · Jun 7, 2026
Nebius to deploy Bloom Energy fuel cells to power its US data centers⚠️ datacenterdynamics.com · May 21, 2026Trade press
Housing, Enviro Advocates Call on Montvale to Reject AI Data Center Plan⚠️ Food & Water Watch · May 18, 2026
Kevin O'Leary pushes back on Tucker Carlson's data center concerns: 'Welcome to America, buddy!'⚠️ businessinsider.com · May 15, 2026
Americans Issued New Warnings Over AI Data Center Boom⚖️ Newsweek · May 14, 2026National press
America's data centers are thirsty. Rural towns are paying the price⚠️ Fortune · May 13, 2026National press
I helped block a data center in my town and learned how much power locals have⚠️ Business Insider · May 3, 2026National press
Local governments race to attract data centers, often in spite of concerns from their constituents⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Apr 24, 2026Local press
Meta Spends Another $27B on AI Infrastructure With Nebius⚠️ AI Business · Mar 16, 2026
Workers, Speaker Scott criticize plan to axe data center tax exemption as budgets advance🏠 Virginia Mercury · Feb 27, 2026Local press
What to know about data centers and their impact on energy consumption and AI⚠️ WHYY · Feb 11, 2026Local press

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175 stories tracked since 2026-03-11 across 125 outlets. 108× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 35× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Candidates for WV’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers” (West Virginia Watch, 2026-10-02).

Candidates for WV’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centersWest Virginia Watch · Oct 2, 2026

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Gov. Spanberger Moves to Rein In Virginia’s Data Center Boom Without a Moratorium🛑 Broadband Breakfast · Sep 23, 2026
Virginia Governor Unveils Nation‑Leading Data Center Accountability Framework, Bans NDAs, Launches AI Task Force🛑 Forth.News · Sep 18, 2026
WV NAACP Wants Statewide Data Center Moratorium🛑 WCBC Radio · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Gov. Spanberger rejects calls to pause data center growth in Virginia🛑 Lynchburg News and Advance · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Gov. Spanberger rejects calls to pause data center growth in Virginia🛑 Roanoke Times · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Virginia county that welcomed $35 billion data boom now weighs pause over power bill fears💸 The Cool Down · Aug 13, 2026
Gov. Spanberger rejects calls to pause data center growth in Virginia🛑 Fredericksburg.com · Aug 12, 2026
Policy & legislation (146)
Candidates for WV’s 2nd congressional district seat support different legislation for data centers⚠️ West Virginia Watch · Oct 2, 2026
Virginia governor unveils new energy plan amid data center boom⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Watch Virginia governor unveils new energy plan amid data center boom - FOX LOCAL Washington DC⚠️ FOX One · Oct 1, 2026
Gov. Spanberger unveils Virginia Energy Plan as power demand set to spike⚠️ WTVR.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger’s Energy Plan Highlights Need to Rein in Data Centers⚠️ Chesapeake Bay Foundation · Oct 1, 2026
2026 Virginia Energy Plan released by governor’s office⚠️ WDBJ7 · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Election Clash Over Data Centers Hits Senate as GOP Bill Blocked💸 Bloomberg.com · Sep 30, 2026Wire service
MD, VA Governors Work Toward Data Center Regulation⚠️ insidetowers.com · Sep 30, 2026
Video: On Senate Floor, Sen. Mark Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails, Urgent Need to Pass AI Security Legislation⚠️ bluevirginia.us · Sep 30, 2026
AI Data Centers Lose Right to Build in Virginia as Senate Stalls Ratepayer Bill💸 techtimes.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Parsi unveils data center bill ahead of WV’s 2nd District race💸 WTAP · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Guest Column: Taxpayers will foot the bill for data center crackdown💸 InsideNoVa.com · Sep 25, 2026
Analysis: Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s leftward lurch could be model for Democrats going forward⚠️ Heartlander News · Sep 25, 2026
High energy costs, data centers take center stage at Lt. Governor Hashmi's listening tour⚠️ WSET · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Virginia Governor Spanberger Signs Executive Order 22 To Reshape Data Center And AI Oversight⚠️ londoninsider.co.uk · Sep 24, 2026
Virginia lawmakers call for study on AI use in Virginia colleges and more headlines⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 24, 2026Local press
The New York Times. . Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, who announced a set of policies on A.I. data centers last week, said states should do more to regulate these centers during a live interview at The New York Times’s Climate Forward event. https://trib.⚠️ facebook.com · Sep 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Video: Virginia’s Governor Calls for Stronger Regulation on Data Centers⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 23, 2026National press
Abigail Spanberger, Virginia Governor, Calls for A.I. Data Center Rules⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 23, 2026National press
Governor announces accountability plan for data centers⚠️ The Farmville Herald · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Virginia governor creates data center accountability policy⚠️ Bay Journal · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Virginia governor pushes new data center regulations⚠️ qz.com · Sep 23, 2026National press
Federal AI rules sought by Virginia governor⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Times-Dispatch reporting on Gov. Spanberger's data center policies⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Virginia lawmakers split on Gov. Spanberger’s new data center executive order⚠️ WSET · Sep 21, 2026Local press
2026 Virginia Environmental Legislative Update for Data Centers⚠️ Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP · Sep 21, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
2026 Virginia Environmental Legislative Update for Data Centers⚠️ The National Law Review · Sep 21, 2026Local press
West Virginia should end tax breaks for unpopular data centers🏠 The Register-Herald · Sep 21, 2026Trade press
West Virginia should end tax breaks for unpopular data centers🏠 Bluefield Daily Telegraph · Sep 21, 2026Local press
West Virginia should end tax breaks for unpopular data centers🏠 westvirginiawatch.com · Sep 21, 2026
Berry Hill project ‘on track,’ Stack official says, after governor’s data center crackdown⚠️ roanoke.com · Sep 21, 2026
Gov. Spanberger reveals Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gov. Spanberger reveals Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ WAVY.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Gov. Abigail Spanberger announces data center ‘accountability’ act⚠️ Fredericksburg Free Press · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Gov. Spanberger reveals Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ WAVY.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Governor signs Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ New River Valley News · Sep 19, 2026
WV legislative session shows concealment on data centers, other state government areas⚠️ Charleston Gazette-Mail · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Roanoke County site highlights NDA concerns as Governor Spanberger pushes data center transparency⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Va. governor rolls out new data center regulations: ‘Highest standards in America’⚠️ WTOP News · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger launches sweeping data center accountability in Virginia⚠️ 13newsnow.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia governor wakes up to fact datacenters have become political cancer⚠️ theregister.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger launches sweeping data center accountability in Virginia⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
NEW: Gov. Spanberger orders ‘framework’ for regulating data centers, establishes AI task force⚠️ FFXnow · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s New Data Center Rules Seek Cleaner, Cheaper Power⚠️ RTO Insider · Sep 18, 2026Trade press
Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers⚠️ theverge.com · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Aggressive New Data Center Regulations⚠️ Patch · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger Unveils Nation’s Most Comprehensive & Aggressive Data Center Accountability Standards, Signs Executive Order to Immediately Put Into Action⚠️ Forth.News · Sep 18, 2026
Gov. Spanberger unveils accountability framework for data centers, launches AI task force⚠️ WSET · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia governor releases AI data center 'accountability framework'⚠️ mlex.com · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia governor releases AI data center 'accountability framework'⚠️ MLex · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Announces a Statewide Data Center Accountability Framework⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 18, 2026
Gov. Spanberger announces new data center rules for Virginia⚠️ 13newsnow.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Gov. Spanberger unveils data center framework, creates AI Task Force⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Q&A for U.S. Senate shows Virginia's Warner and Mizusawa agree data centers are a problem, but they'd fix it differently⚠️ Charlottesville Tomorrow · Sep 18, 2026
Gov. Spanberger Announces Comprehensive Data Center Accountability Platform⚠️ Appalachian Voices · Sep 18, 2026
Video: VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger Lays Out "New Nation-Leading Standards and Initiatives" on Data Centers, Also "Responding to Unprecedented Risk from [AI]"⚠️ Blue Virginia · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Governor Unveils Sweeping Data Center Crackdown and AI Oversight Plan⚠️ WTVR.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Governor Spanberger Holds News Conference on Data Centers & AI⚠️ c-span.org · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Gov. Spanberger announces aggressive plan to hold data centers accountable⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gov. Spanberger announces new data center rules for Virginia⚠️ WTVR.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger signs executive order on data center accountability, creates AI task force⚠️ WDBJ7 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Governor Spanberger Unveils Strong New Data Center Requirements⚠️ Chesapeake Bay Foundation · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Governor Spanberger Announces Data Centers Accountability Framework⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 18, 2026
Virginia Governor Spanberger Holds News Conference on Data Centers & AI⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 18, 2026
Press Release: Eugene Vindman Votes on Bill to Shift Data Center Grid Upgrade Costs Away From Ratepayers💸 Quiver Quantitative · Sep 17, 2026
Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving WV water issues💧 herald-dispatch.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
US House backs bill to make data centers shoulder more power costs ahead of midterms💸 tag24.com · Sep 17, 2026
U.S. House passes bill meant to offset data center energy costs💸 The Center Square · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
US House backs data center power cost bill amid midterm backlash💸 KMVU FOX 26 Medford · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Virginia’s federal lawmakers lock in on regulating data centers⚠️ WWBT · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Virginia’s federal lawmakers lock in on regulating data centers⚠️ wdbj7.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving WV water issues💧 Bluefield Daily Telegraph · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving W.Va. water issues💧 The Register-Herald · Sep 16, 2026Trade press
Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving West Virginia's water issues💧 WCHS · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Lawmakers told data centers could be key to improving WV water issues💧 West Virginia Watch · Sep 16, 2026
Virginia’s federal lawmakers lock in on regulating data centers⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 16, 2026Local press
House to vote on bill to rein in AI data center utility costs💸 CNBC · Sep 16, 2026National press
Energy giants seeking to merge say they’ll extend Virginia residents’ bill credits and add jobs💸 myMotherLode.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs💸 abcnews.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs💸 MyNorthwest.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs💸 AP News · Sep 14, 2026Wire service
US House to take up bill aimed at curbing data center-driven electricity costs💸 Virginia Business · Sep 11, 2026Trade press
Data Center Legislation + Furniture Store Opens + 'Drone Warrior' Helps Farmers: VA Business News⚠️ Patch · Sep 11, 2026Local press
VA Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Unveils National Data Center Legislation⚠️ Patch · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Subramanyam introduces package of bills related to data centers💸 NBC4 Washington · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Subramanyam's Data Center Bills Target Virginia Power Costs💸 Hoodline · Sep 9, 2026
Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduces package of legislation tackling data centers nationally⚠️ DC News Now · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduces package of legislation tackling data centers nationally⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Indian-American Lawmaker Unveils Four-Bill Plan for US Data Center Expansion💸 INDIA New England News · Sep 9, 2026
Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam introduces package of legislation tackling data centers nationally⚠️ dcnewsnow.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Lawyers%2C+lawmakers+predict+more+data+center+regulations+ahead⚠️ Virginia Lawyers Weekly · Sep 7, 2026Local press
She Lives in America’s Data Center Capital. Her Insane Bills Tell the Story.💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
She Lives in America’s Data Center Capital. Her Insane Bills Tell the Story.💸 gadgetreview.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Q&A with Virginia’s three Republican primary candidates for U.S. Senate⚠️ Charlottesville Tomorrow · Sep 3, 2026
2 former Virginia governors blast Spanberger on data centers⚠️ Daily Press · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Energy costs listening tour: What Virginians are telling the lieutenant governor⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 3, 2026Local press
What Virginians are telling the lieutenant governor about energy costs and data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 3, 2026Local press
'We are struggling to pay our bills!' | Neighbors voice their concerns about proposed Dominion-NextEra merger at listening tour💸 WUSA9 · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Why Is a Virginia Governor Intervening in Dominion Energy's (NYSE:D) Merger Case?⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 2, 2026
Virginia revives data center tax fight as lawmakers weigh $600 million power-use levy🏠 Yahoo Finance · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gov. Spanberger on rising energy costs and data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Virginia farmhouse had power for one bulb, revealing what a cheap electric bill can hide💸 The Cool Down · Aug 26, 2026
Budget deal in doubt as impasse over Virginia's data center tax break continues🏠 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Tax Break Under Fire🏠 Daily Signal · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Some Virginia lawmakers want more transparency for data collected by license plate readers⚠️ WVTF · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Why Your Power Bill Went Up, And It Wasn't Data Centers Annette Bening (zBnWESkB5l)💸 Mshale · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Virginia lawmakers begin data center tax exemption review: 'I don't intend to back down'🏠 WTVR.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Virginia lawmakers begin data center tax exemption review: 'I don't intend to back down'🏠 Yahoo · Aug 21, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia lawmakers begin data center tax exemption review: 'I don't intend to back down'🏠 WTVR.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Virginia Preserves Data Center Tax Incentive, Adds New Electricity Consumption Tax💸 JD Supra · Aug 21, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Dominion Energy Holds Steady as Virginia’s Governor Presses Into the NextEra Merger Review⚠️ TIKR.com · Aug 21, 2026
Proposed 400-mile power line in Virginia teeters on who should foot the bill: data centers or ratepayers💸 The Cool Down · Aug 20, 2026
Proposed 400-mile power line in Virginia teeters on who should foot the bill: data centers or ratepayers💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
WATCH: Top Virginia State Senator Who Authored $15 Minimum Wage Bill Slams Data Centers for Paying Construction Workers Too Much💸 freebeacon.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Virginia lawmakers question utility merger review clock💸 The Center Square · Aug 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Virginia keeps the door open to data centers, as governor says developers must pay grid costs⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 19, 2026
Virginia data center boom drives utility costs up 88%, adding pressure to power bills💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia data center boom drives utility costs up 88%, adding pressure to power bills💸 The Cool Down · Aug 19, 2026
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Marin Independent Journal · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Press Telegram · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Big Tech promised jobs. AI data centers are delivering power bills instead💸 calcalistech.com · Aug 18, 2026
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Greeley Tribune · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ News-Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Lowell Sun · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Vallejo Times Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Los Angeles Daily News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ Pioneer Press · Aug 18, 2026
Governors' races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers⚠️ The Independent · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Are data centers becoming a political liability in Virginia? Tax breaks, energy costs and voter backlash | Guest column🏠 Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Gov. Morrisey: state leadership to work with local communities to chart data center future⚠️ WOAY-TV · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Virginia Data Center Boom Drives Up Dominion Energy Costs, Raises Pressure on Customer Bills💸 citybiz · Aug 12, 2026
Morrisey, legislative leaders announce unified plan for responsible data center development⚠️ WVVA · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Dominion Energy merger with NextEra faces Virginia governor’s intervention⚠️ eciks.org · Aug 10, 2026
Virginia regulators order Dominion Energy to directly assign transmission costs to data centers⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Data centers emerge as key issue in Virginia U.S. Senate race⚖️ WCYB · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Data centers emerge as key issue in Virginia U.S. Senate race⚖️ WCYB · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Virginia regulators make data centers pay for grid upgrades in new policy draft⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Scrutiny of Dominion Energy megamerger intensifies as Virginia governor weighs in⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 7, 2026National press
Emails show how Virginia regulators downplayed data center health concerns🏭 Politico · Jul 25, 2026National press
A state study found that data center tax break was Virginia's 2nd best incentive, producing $6.10 of labor income for every $1 in exemptions🏠 Cardinal News · Jun 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Data Center Legislation: Tax, Energy & Siting🏠 MultiState · Mar 30, 2026
$2B data center tax break fight pushes Virginia budget negotiations🏠 VPM · Mar 12, 2026
Clock ticking on Virginia budget as Democrats clash over data center tax break🏠 Virginia Mercury · Mar 11, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (3)
PJM Set Data Center Rules. Now States Must Protect Ratepayers.💸 NRDC · Sep 17, 2026
Microsoft challenges data centre costs after pledging to protect ratepayers💸 Financial Times · Sep 3, 2026National press
The Mid-Atlantic's electric grid operator is taking steps to rein in data center demand💸 WHRO · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Amid statewide drought conditions, data centers face same restrictions as all water customers💧 Virginia Mercury · Jun 22, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (4)
LG to establish HVAC assembly in IW’s 460 Commerce Center, a nearly $64M investment⚠️ Smithfield Times · Sep 30, 2026Local press
BLACK BY GOD: Call to Action: PSC sets public meeting date to hear concerns regarding data center construction⚠️ The Real WV · Sep 16, 2026
Call to Action: PSC sets public meeting date to hear concerns regarding data center construction⚠️ Black By God · Sep 13, 2026
Proposed Warwood data center faces Wheeling review, not state law⚠️ WTOV · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Other coverage (14)
Virginia weighs geothermal pilots, statewide study⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Virginia weighs geothermal pilots, statewide study⚠️ The Center Square · Sep 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Spanberger wants state to study brownfields as potential data center sites. Here are some that might qualify.⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Spanberger Rolls Out Data Center Rules, Splitting General Assembly Reaction⚠️ theroanokestar.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Gov issues new guidelines on data centers⚖️ WUSA9 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Virginia General Assembly news: Budget, laws, data centers and more⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 17, 2026Local press
New West Virginia collaborative aims to rein in data centers⚠️ Big News Network.com · Sep 15, 2026
Stakeholders statewide unite to form WV Data Center Accountability Project⚠️ The Real WV · Sep 10, 2026
Local activism groups unite to form statewide data center accountability coalition⚠️ WDTV 5 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey says🏠 Fox Business · Sep 4, 2026National press
General Assembly launches effort to study tax exemptions, consumption tax for data centers🏠 Cardinal News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Attorney General Intervenes in Suit Against Warwood Data Center Project -⚠️ The Intelligencer · Aug 20, 2026
U.Va.’s planned data center expands $30 million amid statewide debate over energy use⚠️ The Cavalier Daily · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data Center Power Arrangements: Ring-Fencing, Subsidiary Structures, and Tariff Mechanisms Used by Local Energy Providers to Connect Large Loads⚠️ Dentons · Aug 14, 2026

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169 stories tracked since 2026-02-20 across 122 outlets. 70× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 62× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as US Backlash Grows” (Newsweek, 2026-10-02).

Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as US Backlash GrowsNewsweek · Oct 2, 2026National press

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Policy & legislation (169)
Amazon Pledges $1 Billion for Data Center Communities as US Backlash Grows💸 Newsweek · Oct 2, 2026National press
Trenton proposes legislation to tie tax holiday, YMCA discounts to data center vote🏠 Journal-News.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Senate fails to advance data center legislation⚠️ arkansasonline.com · Oct 1, 2026
Marana planning commission unanimously approves new data center regulations for town council review⚠️ KGUN 9 · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Meta reportedly calls its AI data centers ‘pilot models’ — its research tax credits jumped from $700M to $3.9B🏠 Yahoo Finance · Oct 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
VIDEO: Grassley Blasts Democrats for Blocking Legislation to Protect Families from Data Center Energy Costs⚠️ Senator Grassley (.gov) · Sep 30, 2026Official / .gov
WATCH: Data center bill falls short as Senate holds final votes before the midterms💸 PBS · Sep 30, 2026National press
Senate Democrats block datacenter energy bill, saying ‘toothless’ legislation ‘misses the mark’💸 theguardian.com · Sep 30, 2026National press
Senate Democrats block House-passed data center bill aimed at addressing energy costs💸 CBS News · Sep 30, 2026National press
Democrats block data center electricity bill, calling it ‘toothless’💸 The Hill · Sep 30, 2026National press
Senate Democrats block Sen. Husted-led bill on data centers, calling it ‘toothless’💸 NBC News · Sep 30, 2026National press
Meta slashed its federal tax bill nearly 71% by labeling AI data centers experimental💸 qz.com · Sep 30, 2026National press
Data center setback proposal addresses conflicting city regulations⚠️ KYMN Radio · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Market Chatter: Meta Platforms Claims Billions in Tax Credits for AI Data Center Costs💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes💸 The New York Times · Sep 30, 2026National press
On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency💧 U.S. Senate (.gov) · Sep 30, 2026Official / .gov
Democrats gear up to tank data center legislation⚠️ Politico · Sep 29, 2026National press
Congress looks to address growing data center impacts⚠️ USGBC | U.S. Green Building Council · Sep 29, 2026
Trump’s Push for AI Data Center Expansion Puts Some Republican Lawmakers in a Bind⚠️ The New York Times · Sep 29, 2026National press
Hopkinsville residents, tech company weigh in on proposed data center regulations⚠️ Christian County Now · Sep 29, 2026
In Upper Burrell, where the fracking and AI industries converge, residents look to regulate data center⚠️ The Allegheny Front · Sep 28, 2026
Democrats See Opening In Long-Red Seat Over Data Center Tax Breaks🏠 Urban Milwaukee · Sep 27, 2026
US lawmakers aim to keep China's datacenter tech out of sensitive government systems⚠️ Reuters · Sep 25, 2026Wire service
Federal government steps in with potential new AI, data center legislation⚠️ InForum · Sep 25, 2026
As Americans struggle to regulate massive data center proposals driven by AI, the Inland Northwest joins the fray⚠️ inlander.com · Sep 25, 2026
Pritzker pushing for data center legislation in fall veto session⚠️ Crain's Chicago Business · Sep 25, 2026
Hoeven: Senate to consider legislation addressing data center energy costs⚠️ kfyrtv.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Governor signs executive order on data centers, establishes task force⚠️ wbaltv.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Data center debate moving to Bethlehem: Officials to review proposed regulations at public hearing⚠️ Lehigh Valley Public Media · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Governor Greg Abbott halts data center permits, and local residents respond🛑 KXXV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Public hearing on Hopkinsville data center regulations set on Sept. 28⚠️ Hoptown Chronicle · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction💸 Los Angeles Times · Sep 21, 2026National press
Governor Newsom signs most comprehensive data center laws in the nation, providing communities more control on water, electricity, and land use💧 gov.ca.gov · Sep 21, 2026
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation on Data Center Rate Hikes💸 TD World · Sep 18, 2026
Senate roadblock sparks new competition over data center bills💸 Politico · Sep 18, 2026National press
Hawley Introduces Legislation to Strip Opportunity Zone Tax Breaks for Data Centers🏠 U.S. Senate (.gov) · Sep 17, 2026Official / .gov
Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers🏠 Congressman Chris Pappas | (.gov) · Sep 17, 2026Official / .gov
Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers🏠 Congressman Chris Pappas | (.gov) · Sep 17, 2026Official / .gov
Ratepayer bill aimed at data center buildout blocked in Senate💸 Roll Call · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Senate Democrat blocks House-passed bill on data center electricity costs💸 The Hill · Sep 17, 2026National press
Senate Democrat blocks House-passed bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs, proposing alternate measure💸 CBS News · Sep 17, 2026National press
Bill to curb AI data center utility costs hits snag in Senate💸 CNBC · Sep 17, 2026National press
House passes ratepayer protection bill to limit data center cost shifts💸 Utility Dive · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
House approves sweeping legislation on Russia and AI data centers ahead of the midterms⚠️ KCRA · Sep 17, 2026Local press
House approves sweeping legislation on Russia and AI data centers ahead of the midterms⚠️ WBAL-TV · Sep 17, 2026Local press
House approves sweeping legislation on Russia and AI data centers ahead of the midterms⚠️ WDSU · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Commentary: What New Yorkers fighting data centers want lawmakers to hear⚠️ Times Union · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Columbus City Council to update residents on proposed data center legislation Wednesday⚠️ myfox28columbus.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
House To Vote On Data Center Energy Use Bill. Critics Say It Won't Protect Residents Anyway.💸 International Business Times · Sep 17, 2026Local press
House overwhelmingly passes bill to shield ratepayers from data centers💸 Politico · Sep 16, 2026National press
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs💸 The New York Times · Sep 16, 2026National press
House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs💸 CBS News · Sep 16, 2026National press
House passes bill to shield consumers from data center price hikes on energy💸 nbcnews.com · Sep 16, 2026National press
Smucker Backs Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Energy Costs💸 Congressman Lloyd Smucker (.gov) · Sep 16, 2026Official / .gov
Residents rally against data centers as Charles commissioners, state legislators hear proposals⚠️ SoMdNews.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Columbus City Council to update residents on proposed data center legislation Wednesday⚠️ abc6onyourside.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Columbus City Council to update residents on proposed data center legislation Wednesday⚠️ myfox28columbus.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press
US House to vote on data center power cost bill💸 reuters.com · Sep 16, 2026Wire service
House to vote on bill to rein in AI data center utility costs💸 CNBC · Sep 16, 2026National press
CITY MEETING: City manager says she won’t sign data center NDAs as council moves toward regulations⚠️ Salem Reporter · Sep 15, 2026Local press
US House to take up bill aimed at curbing data center-driven electricity costs💸 Reuters · Sep 12, 2026Wire service
Residents join together to discuss data center legislation⚠️ KXLY.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Scoop: House tees up pre-election vote on curbing data center power bills💸 Axios · Sep 10, 2026National press
Not All Data Center Tax Breaks Are Subsidies🏠 Adam Michel | Substack · Sep 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Lawmakers don’t want ratepayers saddled with data center costs💸 Daily Montanan · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Gov. Scott vetoed state regulations on data centers. One of his deputies just urged Congress to pass them.⚠️ VTDigger · Sep 9, 2026
Subramanyam introduces federal data center legislation⚠️ Loudoun Times-Mirror · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Ongoing Data Centers Debate Impacts City and State Legislation⚠️ The Loyola Phoenix · Sep 9, 2026
Congress Debates Who Pays for Data Center Water Use💧 Legis1 · Sep 9, 2026Local press
State and Federal Legislative Wave Reshaping Data Center Industry: What Developers Should Know⚠️ McGuireWoods · Sep 8, 2026
New Data Center Regulations Approved In Bridgewater Amid Resident Concerns💧 Patch · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Healey announces new regulations on data center development in Mass.⚠️ NBC Boston · Sep 8, 2026
GOP Leadership Blocking Data Center Legislation Until After Election, Cuellar Says⚠️ Rio Grande Guardian · Sep 7, 2026Local press
LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: State Reps. Walsh, Pugh seek action on data center legislation⚠️ Times Leader · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Trenton sends data center regulations to special election⚠️ WLWT · Sep 4, 2026Local press
How the data center backlash is growing in U.S. statehouses⚠️ The Washington Post · Sep 3, 2026National press
Democrats seize on two GOP midterm vulnerabilities: Data centers and the ‘big beautiful bill’💸 Politico · Sep 3, 2026National press
Congressman Riley M. Moore Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Costs💸 Representative Riley Moore | (.gov) · Aug 31, 2026Official / .gov
Lincoln County Commissioners Approve Data Center Regulations, Send Them Back for Further Review⚠️ North Platte Post · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Here’s where Lehigh Valley legislators stand on data center regulation as lawmakers prepare to return to session⚠️ The Morning Call · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Costa touts bill to study AI data centers’ energy, water impacts💧 thebusinessjournal.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez urges Gov. Hochul to sign data center bill💸 Spectrum News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers⚠️ NPR · Aug 27, 2026National press
They started building a $2.8 billion data center and no one really knew about it💸 Southern Environmental Law Center · Aug 26, 2026
DIGEST: Leesburg Town Council discusses e-bikes, legislative priorities and data center revenue⚠️ Loudoun Times-Mirror · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Stricter data center regulations approved in Henry County⚠️ Cardinal News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Supervisors back state bills regulating data centers💸 North County Pipeline · Aug 26, 2026
Supervisors back state bills regulating data centers💸 North County Pipeline · Aug 26, 2026
Data Center Discontent Drives State Legislation Surge⚠️ Tech Policy Press · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Data Center Discontent Drives State Legislation Surge⚠️ Tech Policy Press · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
State Data Center Policy 101: 2026 Legislative Guide⚠️ MultiState · Aug 25, 2026
Our opinion: With data centers, Legislature needs to start discussions sooner than later⚠️ Grand Forks Herald · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Barrett legislation would bar federal override of local data center decisions⚠️ WKAR · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach💸 Representative Tom Barrett | (.gov) · Aug 20, 2026Official / .gov
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 20, 2026Local press
U.S. States Regulate Data Centers Amid Resource Backlash⚠️ 조선일보 · Aug 19, 2026International press
Residents voice concerns over proposed data center regulations in Spanish Fork⚠️ KSL.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Conroe approves data center regulations as officials cite interest in city⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Rep. Ro Khanna calls for ‘Data Center Bill of Rights’ and says the industry needs regulation💸 NBC News · Aug 16, 2026National press
ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Former Fulton commissioner Natalie Hall calls for data center transparency as county opposes tax breaks🏠 cbsnews.com · Aug 13, 2026National press
Stow moving to set regulations for data centers before any new projects are proposed⚠️ Cleveland.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data center boom fuels calls for tighter regulation in Korea⚠️ The Korea Herald · Aug 13, 2026International press
Property Tax Breaks for Data Centers – Let Us Count the Ways🏠 Good Jobs First · Aug 3, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Data Center Tax Breaks Promised ‘No Significant Fiscal Impact’: States Are Losing Billions💸 Tech Times · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Data Center Tax Incentives, State by State: Who's Still Giving, Who's Taking Back🏠 Construction Owners · Aug 3, 2026Trade press
House panel advances grid reliability, ratepayer bills amid rising power demand💸 Daily Energy Insider · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Trump Says AI Data Center Growth Shouldn't Raise Your Power Bill💸 Memeburn · Jul 26, 2026
President Expands Ratepayer Protection ‘Pledge’ For A.I. Data Centers To Pay Full Cost Of Energy, Supporting Infrastructure [PJM Ratepayers Already Paying $29.4 Billion In Added Electricity Costs]💸 PA Environment Digest Blog · Jul 24, 2026
Data Centers to Get Huge Electricity Bill Under New Plan💸 Newsweek · Jul 22, 2026National press
James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development⚠️ texastribune.org · Jul 22, 2026Local press
Republican Bill Aims To Stop Americans Footing Bill For Data Centers💸 Newsweek · Jul 21, 2026National press
Legislation Aims to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs💸 Business Journal Daily · Jul 20, 2026Local press
Data centers have already hiked electricity prices on the public by $23 billion. Good luck clawing that back💸 Fortune · Jul 14, 2026National press
AI Data Centers Are Raising Your Power Bill: White House Expands Pledge Amid Tariff Gap💸 Tech Times · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States💸 The New York Times · Jul 14, 2026National press
N.J. Gov. Sherrill signs legislation to make data centers pay for infrastructure, energy⚠️ WHYY · Jul 10, 2026Local press
New Study Confirms What We’ve Been Saying: Data Centers Are Lowering Your Electric Bill💸 NetChoice · Jul 9, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Which States Are Pausing Data Center Tax Incentives—And Why🏠 Newsweek · Jul 8, 2026National press
Metro Council advances bills related to data centers💸 Nashville Banner · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Burzichelli, McKeon Bill Protecting Consumers from Data Center Costs Sent to the Governor💸 NJ Senate Democrats · Jul 8, 2026
Legislature votes to eliminate $250 million in AI data center tax credits🏠 New Jersey Globe · Jul 6, 2026Local press
Legislation intended to protect consumers from data center costs sent to the governor⚠️ roi-nj.com · Jul 6, 2026Trade press
Bipartisan bill fails to protect US consumers from datacenters’ true costs, critics warn💸 The Guardian · Jul 5, 2026National press
Committee sets vote on data center, grid bills💸 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 30, 2026National press
Bill redirects unspent AI data center tax credits to EDA💸 New Jersey Globe · Jun 26, 2026Local press
Data center energy bill hits speed bump💸 Politico · Jun 25, 2026National press
Why Trenton is taking aim at tax credits for AI data centers🏠 Bergen Record · Jun 25, 2026Local press
Data center energy bill hits speed bump💸 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 25, 2026National press
US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to shield ratepayers from data center energy costs💸 datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 24, 2026Trade press
House Panel Advances Data Center Bills as Members Call for More Action💸 RTO Insider · Jun 24, 2026Trade press
NJBIA Urges Lawmakers to Vote No on Ending Tax Credits for AI Data Centers🏠 New Jersey Business & Industry Association · Jun 24, 2026
House panel sets vote on data center, grid bills💸 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 22, 2026National press
E&E News: House panel sets vote on data center, grid bills💸 POLITICO Pro · Jun 22, 2026National press
State Data Center Policy: Governors Restrict Tax Exemptions🏠 MultiState · Jun 22, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bipartisan Bill Protecting Americans from Paying for Data Center Development💸 U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (.gov) · Jun 19, 2026Official / .gov
Federal Regulators Tell Electric Grid Operators to Fix Their Rules on Data Centers💸 Inside Climate News · Jun 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data Center Ratepayer Protections Proposed in Congress💸 RTO Insider · Jun 18, 2026Trade press
How local communities are challenging Big Tech data centers’ noise, pollution and rising electricity bills🔊 The Conversation · Jun 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Senate budget proposal keeps data center sales tax exemption, adds new tax for industry🏠 Virginia Mercury · Jun 17, 2026Local press
Is It Really Economic Development When Schools Pay the Bill?💸 Good Jobs First · Jun 16, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
AI is set to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030 — rising energy consumption primarily to blame as data center power demands rise💧 Tom's Hardware · Jun 11, 2026National press
Behind-the-meter data center gas plants will raise US energy bills💸 Utility Dive · Jun 8, 2026Trade press
Democratic governors chafe as calls grow louder to reject data centers⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 8, 2026National press
AI Data Centers’ Water Consumption Breaks 264 Billion Gallons in 2025 as Devastating Drought Hits Nearly 63% of U.S.💧 barchart.com · Jun 6, 2026Press release / aggregator
UN report warns AI data centers may consume power of 1.3 billion people by 2030💸 Indiatimes · Jun 5, 2026
Map: Which States Are Giving Biggest Tax Breaks for Data Centers🏠 Newsweek · Jun 5, 2026National press
Gov. JB Pritzker suspends tax breaks for data centers, urges more discussion🏠 Capitol News Illinois · Jun 5, 2026
Legislation Tackling Rising Energy Demand from AI Data Centers Clears Committee⚠️ NJ Senate Democrats · Jun 4, 2026
State Data Center Ratepayer Protection Bills: Comparing 5 Approaches💸 MultiState · Jun 4, 2026
Should local and state governments be giving big tax breaks to A.I. data centers?🏠 NBC New York · Jun 3, 2026
AI Could Use as Much Water as 1.3 Billion People by 2030, U.N. Report Warns💧 Time Magazine · Jun 3, 2026National press
Most states offer tax breaks for AI data centers. Polls show Americans don't want them.🏠 NBC New York · Jun 2, 2026
Ruiz, Mukherji Bill Holding Data Centers Accountable for Water and Energy Use Passes Senate💧 NJ Senate Democrats · May 29, 2026
Report calls out Midwest for hidden data center tax breaks🏠 Jacksonville Journal-Courier · May 28, 2026Local press
Sherrill proposes ‘guardrails’ for data centers⚠️ New Jersey Globe · May 27, 2026Local press
Gov. Sherrill Proposes Statewide ‘Guardrails on Data Centers' in Four-Part Comprehensive Plan⚠️ TAPinto · May 27, 2026Local press
N.J. legislators to introduce bill cutting tax incentives for data centers💸 New Jersey Globe · May 19, 2026Local press
Legislators Propose to End Tax Credit Incentive Program for AI Data Centers And Save the State Hundreds of Millions🏠 Insider NJ · May 19, 2026Local press
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law to Protect Floridians from Subsidizing Data Centers⚠️ flgov.com · May 7, 2026
Here’s what House lawmakers want to require of data centers to keep their sales tax break🏠 Virginia Mercury · Apr 29, 2026Local press
How the AI-driven data center boom is leading to skyrocketing energy bills for many Americans💸 cbsnews.com · Apr 25, 2026National press
The governor’s amendments to energy and data center legislation will save money for customers⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Apr 22, 2026Local press
Dominion Energy says data centers aren’t raising people’s bills. Energy researchers say they are.💸 WHRO · Mar 23, 2026Local press
Data center bills dominated this year’s General Assembly. Here’s what passed.💸 Virginia Mercury · Mar 17, 2026Local press
State Data Center Water Usage Legislation Gains Momentum💧 MultiState · Mar 3, 2026
Data center bill stalls after last-minute change opposed by industry finds support💸 Georgia Recorder · Feb 26, 2026
Senators propose phasing out data center tax credit, House budget keeps it🏠 Virginia Mercury · Feb 24, 2026Local press
State Data Center Legislation in 2026 Tackles Energy and Tax Issues⚖️ MultiState · Feb 20, 2026

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129 stories tracked since 2026-02-19 across 75 outlets. 59× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 25× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened” (The Jersey Vindicator, 2026-10-02).

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Bans & moratoriums (12)
Trump threatens Bombardier jet ban as Canadian retaliatory tariffs take effect🛑 WPDE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Nearly 100 NJ towns have banned data centers. Don’t expect a statewide prohibition soon.🛑 Gothamist · Sep 2, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Jersey's 2nd-largest city bans standalone data centers over power bill fears💸 The Cool Down · Aug 31, 2026
New Jersey's 2nd-largest city bans standalone data centers over power bill fears💸 yahoo.com · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
New Jersey Pauses Program Used To Dole Out Tax Breaks For Ai Data Centers🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Jun 23, 2026Local press
As AI Booms, New Jersey Communities Are Moving to Ban Massive Data Centers🛑 Jersey Digs · Jun 3, 2026
Dozens of N.J. organizations ask Gov. Sherrill to ban new data centers🛑 Inquirer.com · May 18, 2026Local press
60+ groups just called on N.J. governor to immediately pause all AI data center projects🛑 NJ.com · May 17, 2026Local press
New Jersey environmental groups push for statewide moratorium on data centers🛑 The Jersey Vindicator · May 14, 2026Local press
More than half of New Jersey residents support banning new AI data centers from being built, Stockton poll finds🛑 News12 | New Jersey · May 5, 2026Local press
5 ways N.J. is trying to rein in AI data centers — including a ban on ‘secret’ deals🛑 NJ.com · Apr 27, 2026Local press
Sign Petition: Ask Governor for Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 SNJ Today · Mar 28, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (113)
NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened🏭 The Jersey Vindicator · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Virginia governor unveils new energy plan amid data center boom⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Greenstein, Stack Bill to Increase Transparency in Data Center Development Advances💸 njsendems.org · Oct 1, 2026
REVEALED: NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened🏭 Yahoo · Oct 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Dems short-circuit Husted bill on data center power costs, saying it lacks ‘real teeth’💸 Cleveland.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
New Jersey Business Group Wants Data Center Tax Break Restored as Resident Opposition Grows🏠 communitynews.org · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Data center concerns unite NJ lawmakers as Congress weighs rules⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Data center concerns unite NJ lawmakers as Congress weighs rules⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Data center concerns unite NJ lawmakers as Congress weighs rules⚠️ NJ Spotlight News · Sep 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Holds News Conference After Calling on Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to Resign💧 c-span.org · Sep 25, 2026
NJ regulators fine data center for gas generators that lack permits🛑 NJ Spotlight News · Sep 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Must Take an Active Stance Against Data Centers⚠️ Food & Water Watch · Sep 22, 2026
New Jersey lawmakers pass data center energy bill💸 dailyenergyinsider.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Oops: Dems Warn AI Electricity Price Jump Coming, Then GA Electric Customers Learn Bills Will Drop, Thanks to Data Centers💸 westernjournal.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press
New Bill Introduced In Trenton To Delay Approvals Of Ai Data Centers In New Jersey💸 News12 | New Jersey · Sep 17, 2026Local press
New Bill Introduced In Trenton To Delay Approvals Of Ai Data Centers In New Jersey💸 News 12 - Hudson Valley · Sep 17, 2026Local press
N.J. bill would freeze AI data center construction and approvals for 6 months💸 Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
House takes 'small step' to shield Americans' energy bills from data centers💸 USA Today · Sep 16, 2026National press
House passes bipartisan act to shield electricity bills from data center costs💸 Straight Arrow · Sep 16, 2026
New Bill Introduced In Trenton To Delay Approvals Of Ai Data Centers In New Jersey💸 News12 | New Jersey · Sep 16, 2026Local press
New Jersey AI data center bill would freeze construction and approvals for 6 months💸 NJ.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data center growth could mean blackouts in coming years, Pa. utility regulators say💸 WHYY · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Not All Data Center Tax Breaks Are Subsidies🏠 Cato Institute · Sep 10, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
States Rethink Huge Tax Breaks for AI Data Centers as Costs Balloon🏠 breitbart.com · Sep 9, 2026
States Rethink Huge Tax Breaks for AI Data Centers as Costs Balloon🏠 breitbart.com · Sep 9, 2026
States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals🏠 Daily Signal · Sep 9, 2026Local press
States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals🏠 dailycaller.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals🏠 dailycaller.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Tech Giants Amazon, Meta, and Google Lose Billions in State Tax Incentives Amid Data Center Controversy💸 Blockonomi · Sep 9, 2026
Map Shows States Looking to Scrap Tax Breaks for Data Centers🏠 Newsweek · Sep 9, 2026National press
The Era of AI Data Center Tax Breaks Is Ending—10 US States Move to Roll Back Incentives🏠 finance.biggo.com · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Remembering Bill Moran, Unofficial Mayor of Princeton, 1939-2026💸 TAPinto · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Remembering Bill Moran, 1939-2026, Lifelong Learner and Unofficial Mayor of Princeton💸 TAPinto · Sep 9, 2026Local press
States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals💸 WSJ · Sep 9, 2026National press
Utah can't say what data center tax breaks cost after lawmakers repealed reporting🏠 The Cool Down · Sep 6, 2026
Pennsylvania report warns small businesses may subsidize AI data centers through higher power bills💸 The Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026
Power, Not Tax Breaks, Is Redrawing America’s AI Data Center Map🏠 citybiz · Sep 3, 2026
Governor Sherrill Signs Legislation Allowing Plug-In Solar Panels for New Jersey Residents⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Sep 1, 2026
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Signs Energy-Related Legislation⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 1, 2026
Who pays for US power boom? Blue, red states offer starkly different ways to lower utility bills amid AI surge💸 WFIN · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Who pays for US power boom? Blue, red states offer starkly different ways to lower utility bills amid AI surge💸 Fox News · Aug 31, 2026National press
Data centers must report water, energy use under new law signed by Gov. Sherrill💧 newjerseyhills.com · Aug 31, 2026
Governor Sherrill’s data center bills aren’t guardrails. They’re green lights.💸 The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Signs Data Center Transparency Law, Completes Four-Part Plan⚠️ Parsippany Focus · Aug 30, 2026
Ruiz, Mukherji Bill to Hold Data Centers Accountable for Water and Energy Use Signed into Law💧 NJ Senate Democrats · Aug 30, 2026
Macurdy Bill Ends $250 Million in AI Data Center Tax Credits💸 TAPinto · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Macurdy Bill Ends $250 Million in AI Data Center Tax Credits💸 TAPinto · Aug 29, 2026Local press
New Jersey enacts bill increasing transparency around data centers’ energy, water use💧 mlex.com · Aug 28, 2026
New Jersey enacts bill increasing transparency around data centers’ energy, water use💧 MLex · Aug 28, 2026
New Jersey Cuts Business Tax Credits For Data Centers🏠 Law360 · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
New Jersey Cuts Business Tax Credits For Data Centers🏠 Law360 · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Asm. Macurdy’s Bipartisan Bill Ending Tax Breaks for Large AI Data Centers Becomes Law💸 TAPinto · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Sherrill signs bill mandating data center reporting in NJ💸 NJBIZ · Aug 28, 2026
Sherrill expands ‘guardrails’ for data center development with latest bill signing, guidance for municipalities💸 Real Estate NJ · Aug 28, 2026
New Jersey governor signs law requiring data centers to report energy and water use💧 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 28, 2026Trade press
Gov. Sherrill signs data center transparency bill, announces new guidance for N.J. municipalities💸 WRNJ Radio · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Are data centers really to blame for high electric bills? Gov. Mikie Sherrill seems to think so.💸 New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Delivers All Four Pillars of Data Center Plan, Puts Power Back in the Hands of Communities⚠️ Insider NJ · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Delivers All Four Pillars of Data Center Plan, Puts Power Back in the Hands of Communities⚠️ Insider NJ · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Signs Energy & Water Reporting Bill, Increasing Data Center Transparency in NJ💧 Sierra Club · Aug 28, 2026
Data centers must report water, energy use under new law signed by Gov. Sherrill💧 New Jersey Monitor · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data centers must report water, energy use under new law signed by Gov. Sherrill💧 newsfromthestates.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New Jersey Ends Tax Break for Data Centers as Backlash Builds🏠 news.bloombergtax.com · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
New Jersey Ends Tax Break for Data Centers as Backlash Builds🏠 Bloomberg Law News · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
New Jersey Ends Tax Break for Data Centers as Backlash Builds🏠 Bloomberg Law News · Aug 27, 2026Wire service
NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill on NJ data center bill💸 Bergen Record · Aug 27, 2026Local press
NJ bill to require data centers to report water, energy usage💧 Bergen Record · Aug 27, 2026Local press
NJ bill to require data centers to report water, energy usage💧 Morris County NJ News | Daily Record · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Venezia Data Center Reporting Bill Signed into Law💸 TAPinto · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Ruiz, Mukherji Bill to Hold Data Centers Accountable for Water and Energy Use Signed into Law💧 NJ Senate Democrats · Aug 27, 2026
Governor Shapiro and Data Centers⚠️ 6abc Philadelphia · Aug 25, 2026Local press
'[We] need more than temporary relief': Report says bill credits in New Jersey will not fix rising power costs alone💸 The Cool Down · Aug 20, 2026
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro to sign executive order on data centers, source says⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Comparing Big Tech to Big Tobacco, Governor Sherrill Signs Kids’ Online Safety Package⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Gov. Sherrill’s plan sets new standards for N.J. AI data centers | Opinion⚠️ NJ.com · Jul 26, 2026Local press
Gov. Sherrill Creates Energy Bill Credits, Signs Laws to Hold Utility Providers and Data Centers Accountable💸 tapinto.net · Jul 9, 2026Local press
How New Jersey is trying to rein in data centers and lower electric bills💸 Straight Arrow · Jul 8, 2026
Electricity bill credits, more ratepayer savings on way, Sherrill says💸 NJ Spotlight News · Jul 8, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Governor Mikie Sherrill signs legislation to help lower energy costs for New Jersey ratepayers💸 6abc Philadelphia · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Announces Ratepayer Relief, Signs Major Legislation on Energy, Saving New Jerseyans $1B Annually💸 Insider NJ · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Sherrill signs three bills to lower NJ electricity costs💸 New Jersey Monitor · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Sherrill signs energy package targeting utilities and data centers, announces electric bill credits💸 jerseyvindicator.org · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Sherrill signs energy package, announces utility bill credits for 3.6 million customers💸 New Jersey Globe · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Governor Sherrill Signs Energy Legislation, Announces Ratepayer Bill Credits💸 Morris Focus · Jul 7, 2026
NJ signed a law to lower your bill — I’m not celebrating yet💸 New Jersey 101.5 · Jul 7, 2026Local press
N.J. tightens oversight of data centers amid electric bill and energy use concerns💸 NJ.com · Jul 3, 2026Local press
New Jersey lawmakers pass bill to establish large load data center tariff💸 Data Center Dynamics · Jul 3, 2026Trade press
New Jersey lawmakers move to end AI data center tax breaks and shift $125 million to cut bills💸 The Cool Down · Jul 2, 2026
New Jersey lawmakers send data center tariff bill to governor💸 Utility Dive · Jul 1, 2026Trade press
NJ legislators approve bills on data centers, voting rights, and more💸 New Jersey Monitor · Jul 1, 2026Local press
New Jersey Lawmakers Just Nixed a 2-Year-Old Data Center Tax Credit🏠 Heatmap News · Jul 1, 2026Trade press
Gov. Sherrill’s data center “guardrails” look more like a green light⚠️ jerseyvindicator.org · Jun 19, 2026Local press
Lawmakers back transparency on data center water, electricity use💧 NJ Spotlight News · Jun 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Jersey Data Center Regulations Take Shape: What the Sherrill Plan and Legislative Activity Mean⚠️ Duane Morris Government Strategies · Jun 8, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Data Center Transparency Amid Concerns over Energy and Water Demand💧 tapinto.net · Jun 5, 2026Local press
Data Centers Are One Reason New Jersey Electric Bills Have Gotten So High💸 Patch · Jun 5, 2026Local press
N.J. Gov.: Data Centers Should Pay Their Way⚠️ RTO Insider · Jun 1, 2026Trade press
New Jersey governor has a plan to stop residents’ electricity bills from subsidizing massive data center energy costs💸 Yahoo Finance · Jun 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Sherrill unveils statewide plan to regulate data centers in New Jersey⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · May 28, 2026Local press
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill wants data centers to pay for their own electricity💸 WHYY · May 27, 2026Local press
WATCH: NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill reveals plan to place guardrails on data centers⚠️ nbcphiladelphia.com · May 27, 2026Local press
‘Not on my watch': NJ Gov. Sherrill unveils crackdown on AI data centers driving up energy bills for residents💸 NBC New York · May 27, 2026
New Jersey Governor Sherrill Announces Guardrails Plan for Data Centers⚠️ C-SPAN · May 27, 2026
Gov. Sherrill lays out plan to ease AI data centers' burden on NJ towns, electric bills💸 Gothamist · May 27, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill lays out plan to establish guardrails for data centers in Garden State⚠️ 6abc Philadelphia · May 27, 2026Local press
McIver Introduces Bill to Stop Surprise AI Data Center Development💸 Insider NJ · Apr 24, 2026Local press
Data Center Bill Passes Assembly💸 SNJ Today · Apr 5, 2026Local press
Data centers blamed by think tank for rise in NJ electric bills💸 Asbury Park Press · Mar 31, 2026Local press
N.J. Assembly passes bill aiming to protect electric customers from data center costs💸 WHYY · Mar 25, 2026Local press
Senate, Assembly Pass Data Center Regulation in NJ⚠️ tapinto.net · Mar 24, 2026Local press
NJ Senate panel backs bill forcing data centers to use own clean power💸 NJ Spotlight News · Mar 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
NJ federal lawmakers want study of AI data center impacts⚠️ Bergen Record · Mar 9, 2026Local press
NJ lawmakers concerned surge of AI, data centers could increase water, electricity costs💧 ABC7 New York · Feb 19, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (1)
New Jersey becomes first state to put AI data centers in their own ratepayer class💸 New Jersey 101.5 · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
August 2026 Industrial Report: Opposition to Data Centers Sparks Statewide Initiatives to Curb Construction⚠️ CommercialCafe · Aug 27, 2026
Projects & construction (1)
N.J. just became the first state to propose a bold plan to rein in AI data centers⚠️ NJ.com · May 27, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
New Jersey Needs a Statewide Strategy for Data Centers – Before It’s Too Late💸 Two River Times · Aug 17, 2026Local press

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Recurring patternActive Sep 6

101 stories tracked since 2026-07-22 across 69 outlets. 42× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. 34× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014” (The Real WV, 2026-09-06).

WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014The Real WV · Sep 6, 2026

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WV NAACP demands moratorium on data centers, microgrids; Opposes HB 2014🛑 The Real WV · Sep 6, 2026
Lawsuits & legal fights (4)
Judges’ orders could lift data center appeal to WV Supreme Court⚖️ AOL.com · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Judges’ orders could lift data center appeal to WV Supreme Court⚖️ WBOY.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
WV Intermediate Court dismisses environmental groups’ challenges to Fundamental Data permit⚖️ West Virginia Watch · Aug 27, 2026
Judges’ orders could lift data center appeal to WV Supreme Court⚖️ WBOY.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (8)
West Virginia’s AI push gains momentum with reported $45 billion agreement💸 WVNS · Aug 28, 2026Local press
West Virginia data center lands reported $45 billion AI investment, Morrisey says💸 WDTV 5 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
West Virginia data center lands reported $45 billion AI investment, Morrisey says💸 WDTV 5 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Anthropic Has Agreed To Spend $45 Billion To Rent AI Cloud Computing Power From Nscale’S Data Center Development In West Virginia-Bloomberg News💸 TradingView · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Morrisey unveils plan to regulate data center growth in West Virginia⚠️ WTRF · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Morrisey unveils plan to regulate data center growth in West Virginia⚠️ WTRF · Aug 14, 2026Local press
After cutting red tape for data centers in prior years, WV rolls out “strict” oversight and development criteria for data centers⚠️ Tri-State Alert · Aug 12, 2026
Fundamental Data worker says company wrote WV data center law, urges project guardrails in own town⚠️ westvirginiawatch.com · Jul 22, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Concerns Over Data Centers And Rising Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning💸 West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Water & environment (14)
Unchecked Data Center Noise Pollution, This West Virginia Morning🔊 West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Unchecked Data Center Noise Pollution, This West Virginia Morning🔊 wvpublic.org · Aug 31, 2026
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 National News Desk · Aug 21, 2026
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 National News Desk · Aug 21, 2026
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 The National News Desk · Aug 21, 2026
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WCHS · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WCHS · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WCHS · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 The National News Desk · Aug 18, 2026
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WSMH · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 local21news.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WGXA · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 KRXI2 · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Data center announcements in West Virginia spark concerns over water usage, transparency💧 WXLV · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Noise & health (1)
WV leaders ignore high public health costs from large-scale data center development🏭 Charleston Gazette-Mail · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Trump slams anti-data center movement as local opposition continues to grow in West Virginia⚠️ WDTV 5 · Aug 31, 2026Local press
West Virginia seeks to blunt data center opposition with new plan⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 14, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
Watch West Virginia proposes cutting income taxes with AI data center revenue - The Big Money Show🏠 FOX One · Aug 31, 2026
Other coverage (69)
Other editors: Data centers: WV last aboard another sinking ship⚠️ herald-dispatch.com · Sep 5, 2026Local press
West Virginia welcomes more than $80B of data center deals⚠️ Bond Buyer · Sep 4, 2026
Google partners with MN8, Eos on West Virginia solar + storage project⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 3, 2026Trade press
Gazette-Mail editorial: Data centers: WV last aboard another sinking ship⚠️ Charleston Gazette-Mail · Sep 3, 2026Local press
West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack pushes for more local control in state data center policy⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Tax analysis report released for two high-profile data center projects in West Virginia🏠 WCHS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Tax analysis report released for two high-profile data center projects in West Virginia🏠 WCHS · Sep 1, 2026Local press
‘Negotiating the pennies left in the couch’: Data centers outpacing West Virginia’s outdated revenue model⚠️ WBOY.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
'Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,' data centers outpacing West Virginia's outdated revenue model⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
'Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,' data centers outpacing West Virginia's outdated revenue model⚠️ DC News Now · Sep 1, 2026Local press
‘Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,’ data centers outpacing West Virginia’s outdated revenue model⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
‘Negotiating the pennies left in the couch,’ data centers outpacing West Virginia’s outdated revenue model⚠️ wowktv.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
West Virginia plan to gain support for data center development includes elimination of state income tax🏠 sentinelksmo.org · Aug 31, 2026Local press
AI data centers fuel West Virginia tax plan🏠 blockchain.news · Aug 30, 2026
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WFIN · Aug 30, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 Fox News · Aug 30, 2026National press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 Yahoo Finance · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
El gobernador de West Virginia , Morrisey, planea acabar con el impuesto sobre la renta gracias a los centros de datos⚠️ Fox News · Aug 30, 2026National press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 Fox News · Aug 30, 2026National press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 AOL.com · Aug 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 Fox News · Aug 30, 2026National press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KDBC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KRXI2 · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 13wham.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 fox56.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 fox56.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KABB · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KDBC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 wtwcfox · Aug 26, 2026
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WRGB · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KDNL · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WGME · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KOKH · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 fox23maine.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KVAL · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 fox23.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WTOV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WSTM · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WSBT · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KBAK · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WLUK · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WCIV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KRXI · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WTOV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WJAC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WKRC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WPEC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 WSMH · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 coastalabc.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax🏠 KATU · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Centers: The Latest Thing to Destroy Beautiful West Virginia⚠️ Literary Hub · Aug 25, 2026
QTS Supports West Virginia Framework for Data Center Development⚠️ Construction Owners · Aug 22, 2026Trade press
WV Rolls Out Data Center Welcome Mat as PA Slams the Door⚠️ Marcellus Drilling News · Aug 20, 2026
Contested 5-GW Ridgeline Gas, Solar, and Data-Center Complex in West Virginia Clears Site-Control Question⚠️ POWER Magazine · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax🏠 Reason Magazine · Aug 17, 2026
West Virginia Wants To Use Data Centers To Eliminate Its Income Tax🏠 Yahoo Finance · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Form Energy lands $750 million to expand West Virginia iron-air battery factory as data center demand soars⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 17, 2026
Patrick Morrisey’s country roads, West Virginia⚠️ Politico · Aug 14, 2026National press
Form Energy raises $750m to expand West Virginia iron-air battery plant to meet surging data center demand⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 13, 2026Trade press
West Virginia takes different approach to AI data centers as states tighten rules⚠️ WV News · Aug 13, 2026Local press
How do locals feel about the potential data centers coming to West Virginia?⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
How do locals feel about the potential data centers coming to West Virginia?⚠️ WVNS · Aug 12, 2026Local press
How do locals feel about the potential data centers coming to West Virginia?⚠️ WVNS · Aug 12, 2026Local press
West Virginia joins cadre of states enacting data center development plans⚠️ Fierce Network · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
West Virginia's 'responsible' data center plan calls for developers to pay for power, infrastructure⚠️ WV News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Energy research group praises Morrisey’s plan for 'responsible' West Virginia data centers⚠️ WV News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
West Virginia releases 20-year 'Responsible Data Center Development' plan⚠️ WCHS · Aug 12, 2026Local press
West Virginia officials describe pillars for data center development⚠️ WV MetroNews · Aug 11, 2026
West Virginia unveils 20-year plan for 'responsible' data center development⚠️ WV News · Aug 11, 2026Local press

National & industry — Water & environment

Recurring patternActive Oct 2

98 stories tracked since 2026-03-23 across 80 outlets. 77× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amazon clears key water hurdle for nearly 3,000-acre data center near Houston” (houstonchronicle.com, 2026-10-02).

Amazon clears key water hurdle for nearly 3,000-acre data center near Houstonhoustonchronicle.com · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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Amazon clears key water hurdle for nearly 3,000-acre data center near Houston💧 houstonchronicle.com · Oct 2, 2026Local press
AI data centers spur growing environmental concerns amid muddy water, noise pollution🔊 aa.com.tr · Oct 1, 2026
Why are data centers controversial? Valley experts explain water, power and jobs💧 Modesto Bee · Oct 1, 2026Local press
‘The people united will never be defeated’: Protesters voice concerns about data center impacts on environment⚠️ IPM Newsroom · Sep 28, 2026
Dinwiddie families fear data center near their homes will upend wildlife, water and way of life💧 WTVR.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Tucson City Council tightens large water user rules slightly as residents push for stronger limits💧 AZ Luminaria · Sep 24, 2026
Austrian residents protest Google data center over water and energy concerns💧 Türkiye Today · Sep 22, 2026
Residents Raise Concerns Over Water, Energy and Accountability Amid Data Center Proposals💧 South Kern Sol · Sep 22, 2026
WWLP POLL: Most readers concerned about environmental impact of data centers⚠️ WWLP · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Silicon Valley AI data center boom faces local resistance over environmental concerns⚠️ The American Bazaar · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
San Jose Backs AI Data Centers as Residents Challenge Their Costs to Power Water and Air💧 Межа. Новини України. · Sep 17, 2026
As data centers loom, communities need to organize to protect health and environment🏭 Pittsburgh's Public Source · Sep 17, 2026
Changing the flow: Columbus Council eyes data center water costs💧 cwcolumbus.com · Sep 17, 2026
Changing the flow: Columbus Council eyes data center water costs💧 WSYX · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Changing the flow: Columbus Council eyes data center water costs💧 WSYX · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Trump’s data center push runs into a new demand for environmental review⚠️ Politico · Sep 16, 2026National press
US Communities Resist AI Data Centers Over Pollution and Resource Concerns | Ukraine news - #Mezha🏭 Межа. Новини України. · Sep 15, 2026
Readers respond: Scrimping on water while data centers gulp💧 OregonLive.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Childress declares local disaster after extreme heat leaves residents without safe water💧 KVII · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Data center caught 'heavily watering' its lawn while residents face drought restrictions💧 The Mirror US · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Data Center Caught Watering Its Lavish Lawn While Human Neighbors Are on Year-Long Water Restriction🔊 Futurism · Sep 7, 2026
NORTH PORT: Water officials, others present at data center meeting; residents remain skeptical💧 yoursun.com · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Starlink is offering half-price internet near xAI data centers, but critics want the pollution fixed🏭 TechSpot · Sep 5, 2026
Boxtown residents voice frustrations over data center construction, pollution🏭 Action News 5 · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Second data center project moves forward as Rio Hondo residents raise water concerns💧 valleycentral.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Newsom already said no to data centers disclosing water use once. Now he has two more chances💧 CalMatters · Aug 31, 2026
AI Data Center Experts Advise Valley Residents to Dig for Water Details💧 GV Wire · Aug 31, 2026
Noise pollution from data centers is coming. The gas-powered xAI model is spreading🔊 WPLN News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Data center leak costs residents more than 3 million gallons of water💧 Modern Ghana · Aug 31, 2026
Data center leak costs residents more than 3 million gallons of water💧 Modern Ghana · Aug 30, 2026
Data center leak costs residents more than 3 million gallons of water💧 CNN · Aug 30, 2026National press
Data center leak costs residents more than 3 million gallons of water💧 CNN · Aug 30, 2026National press
AI data center experts advise farmers, residents and officials to dig for water details💧 Fresno Bee · Aug 29, 2026Local press
AI data center experts advise farmers, residents and officials to dig for water details💧 Yahoo · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Microsoft-backed AI data center faces backlash over 62 unpermitted gas turbines and 1.5M-gallon LNG tank — issues with $19.4B facility range from illegal construction to noise pollution🔊 Tom's Hardware · Aug 29, 2026National press
AI data center experts advise farmers, residents and officials to dig for water details💧 SJV Water · Aug 28, 2026
Data Centers Use Little Water, So Where Does It All Go?💧 National Review · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Council hears more concerns about AI data center, potential city water usage | News | nwmissourinews.com💧 Northwest Missourian · Aug 26, 2026
Data center developers hoping to use reclaimed water, say it will not affect your tap💧 WHAS11 · Aug 25, 2026Local press
E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers🛑 The New York Times · Aug 25, 2026National press
Georgetown City Council District 2 town hall covers data centers, water, traffic💧 Williamson County Sun · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Running dry: State and local growth collide with a deepening water crisis💧 Austin Free Press · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Laredo town hall on water quality shifts to data center concerns💧 Laredo Morning Times · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data Centers and Water Use: Why Patterson Residents Are Asking Questions💧 ttownmedia.com · Aug 20, 2026
Meta data center town hall turns tense as residents press water, power officials💧 KFOX · Aug 19, 2026Local press
What we do and don't know about the environmental impact of data centers⚠️ WVXU · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Will AI Data Centers Soak Up the Last Drop of Valley Water?💧 GV Wire · Aug 17, 2026
Will AI data centers soak up the last of the valley’s water?💧 Fresno Bee · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Will AI data centers soak up the last of the valley’s water?💧 Fresno Bee · Aug 15, 2026Local press
SJV WATER: Will AI data centers soak up the last of the valley’s water?💧 mavensnotebook.com · Aug 15, 2026
India adds AI data centers in water-stressed regions as residents dig 1,000 feet for water💧 Yahoo · Aug 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Will AI data centers soak up the last of the valley’s water?💧 SJV Water · Aug 15, 2026
San José Weighs Data Center Benefits as Residents Raise Environmental Concerns⚠️ KQED · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Power needs, pollution and local politics collide at Amazon data center🏭 IndyStar · Aug 13, 2026
India: Data centers boom as water supply runs low💧 dw.com · Aug 12, 2026
In letters: Zeroing in on environmental harm from data centers and plastics | Opinion⚠️ San Luis Obispo Tribune · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution🏭 The New York Times · Aug 7, 2026National press
DEQ study throws cold water on data center development east of I-95💧 Virginia Mercury · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Water supply concerns remain top hindrance for AI data centers, says FAU expert💧 WLRN · Jul 30, 2026Local press
The Data Center Water Secret💧 The Brockovich Report · Jul 29, 2026Local press
A new source of data about data centers reveals their climate impact⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 23, 2026National press
Pahrump residents protest proposed AI data center, citing water and utility concerns💧 FOX5 Vegas · Jul 20, 2026Local press
The Truth About AI’s Water Use💧 The Atlantic · Jul 16, 2026National press
What AI data centres really mean for Australia's water supply💧 The University of Melbourne · Jul 16, 2026
AI’s no-win choice: Using huge amounts of water or energy💧 E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 9, 2026National press
Drought puts new focus on data centers' water use💧 Axios · Jul 7, 2026National press
The Data Center Water Problem Is Soluble | Reports & Briefings | Jul 6, 2026💧 Information Technology and Innovation Foundation · Jul 6, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Water joins energy as top AI flashpoint💧 Axios · Jun 25, 2026National press
AI Data Center Water Use Is Not Solved: Nvidia’s Cooling Fix Stops at the Walls💧 Tech Times · Jun 25, 2026Local press
New estimate reveals surprising amount of water tied to typical AI prompt💧 The Cool Down · Jun 17, 2026
AI data centers face growing backlash from firefighters and the public over heavy water use💧 ctif.org · Jun 16, 2026
Many new AI data centers will be built on US drought-hit areas — raising questions over water and power supply💧 TechRadar · Jun 14, 2026National press
ChatGPT Just Writing An Email Is Consuming Far More Water Than You Probably Think💧 bgr.com · Jun 13, 2026
AI Data Center Boom is Running into America’s Water Problem💧 ConstructConnect News · Jun 12, 2026Trade press
New research finds AI data center water fears are outrunning the actual science💧 Startup Fortune · Jun 12, 2026
A 100-word email written with ChatGPT may use about 17.6 fluid ounces of water, roughly the size of a stan💧 ECOticias.com · Jun 11, 2026
AI's secret water crisis: How data centres are draining freshwater reserves across the world💧 The Times of India · Jun 10, 2026International press
Drought worsens data center concerns for some Vance County residents💧 Spectrum News · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Majority of US’s new AI datacenters to be built on drought-hit land💧 The Guardian · Jun 8, 2026National press
Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought zones — two-thirds of 809 planned projects set for areas with water shortages💧 Tom's Hardware · Jun 8, 2026National press
Data Center Water Demand Raises Rural Agriculture Concerns💧 rfdtv.com · Jun 4, 2026
Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems💧 WIRED · Jun 3, 2026National press
Big Tech's Data Centers Face Growing Water Crisis💧 The Tech Buzz · Jun 3, 2026
Writing a single 100-word email with ChatGPT consumes approximately the volume of a standard bottle of water, the global infrastructure processing AI queries is projected to use the equivalent of half the United Kingdom's annual water withdrawal by 2027, an💧 Space Daily · Jun 3, 2026Local press
AI data centers are turning water into an investment risk💧 Startup Fortune · Jun 3, 2026
Water access is now a risk factor in SpaceX’s IPO💧 TechCrunch · Jun 1, 2026
Map Shows Where Data Centers Are Being Built in Drought-Hit Areas💧 Newsweek · May 29, 2026National press
AI Data Centres vs. Water Crisis: How Digital Infrastructure Is Draining India’s Wells Dry💧 Countercurrents · May 29, 2026
‘What you see here is a wetland without water’: how the datacentre boom is exacerbating Chile’s mega-drought💧 The Guardian · May 26, 2026National press
Could Cloud Seeding Save America From an AI-Driven Water Crisis?💧 stupidDOPE · May 26, 2026
AI Data Centers Add to Water Strains Out West💧 Newser · May 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
AI data center water use collides with drought in the West💧 qz.com · May 15, 2026National press
India bets on data centres even as water, energy-use concerns mount💧 Mongabay India · May 12, 2026
Data center drained 30 million gallons of water without reporting or paying for it, investigation reveals💧 Yahoo · May 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
AI data center project secretly sucked 29 million gallons of water over 15 months before detected by residents complaining about low water pressure — officials refuse to fine builders of massive 6.2 million-square-foot facility over unauthorized water use💧 Tom's Hardware · May 10, 2026National press
A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure💧 Politico · May 9, 2026National press
'Living in Hell': Data Center Neighbors Grapple With Noise, Air Pollution🔊 U.S. News & World Report · Apr 28, 2026Local press
Communities Are Raising Noise Pollution Concerns About Data Centers | Article🔊 Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) · Mar 23, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

Vineland, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

83 stories tracked since 2026-02-13 across 49 outlets. 39× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 19× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.” (Inquirer.com, 2026-10-01).

What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.Inquirer.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (8)
DataOne asks court to toss noise lawsuit over Vineland data center🔊 Courier-Post · Sep 1, 2026Local press
DataOne asks court to toss noise lawsuit over Vineland data center🔊 TheDailyJournal.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Vineland residents await data center response in noise lawsuit🔊 Courier-Post · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Vineland residents await data center response in noise lawsuit🔊 Burlington County Times · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Vineland residents sue over nonstop humming at AI data center🔊 NJ.com · May 29, 2026Local press
Noise from Vineland, New Jersey, data center prevents neighbors from enjoying their homes, lawsuit claims🔊 CBS News · May 27, 2026National press
Vineland, New Jersey, residents file lawsuit over noise from AI data center🔊 CBS News · May 27, 2026National press
Neighbors file lawsuit against Vineland AI data center over noise🔊 Press of Atlantic City · May 27, 2026
Policy & legislation (4)
Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for violating pollution law: Governor🏭 NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for violating pollution law: Governor🏭 NBC10 Philadelphia · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Nebius Clears Vineland Hurdle, but Its $17.4 Billion Microsoft Test Is Already Underway💸 The Crypto Basic · Aug 18, 2026
The AI data center boom is shaking up a South Jersey congressional race⚠️ Gothamist · Apr 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Water & environment (7)
Vineland’s DataOne Data Center Hit With Record $1.07 Million State Pollution Fine🏭 thesunpapers.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
State fines DataOne $1M for pollution, permit violations involving Vineland data center🛑 ROI-NJ · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for air pollution violations🏭 6abc Philadelphia · Sep 23, 2026Local press
New Jersey hits Vineland data center with over $1 million fine for violating pollution law🏭 CBS News · Sep 23, 2026National press
New Jersey AI Data Center Stirs Noise and Water Outrage🔊 SNJ Today · Apr 24, 2026Local press
Vineland residents are protesting AI data center as concerns mount over noise and emissions🔊 WHYY · Mar 25, 2026Local press
AI boom hits NJ: Residents blast constant noise, pollution from mega data center🔊 New Jersey 101.5 · Mar 12, 2026Local press
Noise & health (8)
Vineland residents pack into meeting over AI data center linked to humming noise🔊 NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 5, 2026Local press
This mysterious humming sound is driving N.J. town crazy as a massive AI data center rises🔊 NJ.com · Mar 21, 2026Local press
Mysterious humming sound driving South Jersey residents crazy🔊 New York Post · Mar 21, 2026Local press
South Jersey residents complain about noise from new AI data center🔊 FOX 29 Philadelphia · Mar 14, 2026Local press
South Jersey residents complain about noise from new AI data center🔊 FOX 29 Philadelphia · Mar 14, 2026Local press
Vineland, NJ residents raise concerns about humming noise near data center on South Lincoln Avenue🔊 6abc Philadelphia · Mar 12, 2026Local press
Vineland residents say loud humming noise coming from AI data center🔊 NBC10 Philadelphia · Mar 11, 2026Local press
South Jersey community says AI data center is making loud humming noise🔊 NBC10 Philadelphia · Mar 11, 2026Local press
Community pushback (9)
What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These Vineland residents know.⚠️ Inquirer.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
"You sold us out!" Vineland residents keep fighting anyway.⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Sights from Vineland's planning board hearing to OK data center plan⚠️ Courier-Post · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Vineland data center makes case for on-site power generation during 6-hour hearing⚠️ WHYY · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Vineland AI data center: Residents raise concerns at meeting⚠️ FOX 29 Philadelphia · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Vineland Residents Protest $17B Microsoft-Linked AI Data Center Project⚠️ SNJ Today · Mar 31, 2026Local press
‘Left in the dark’: Pushback builds against Vineland data center⚠️ NJ Spotlight News · Mar 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
This N.J. farming town is fighting back against one of the East Coast’s largest AI data centers⚠️ NJ.com · Mar 22, 2026Local press
Residents unite to oppose possible AI data center⚠️ southjersey.media · Mar 12, 2026
Projects & construction (11)
Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan⚠️ WHYY · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Nebius' data center approval in Vineland lifts price target by 30%, easing execution risk for $3B revenue goal.⚠️ Pluang · Aug 18, 2026
Nebius Stock (NBIS) Rises as Vineland Data Center Approval ‘Removes a Significant Risk’⚠️ TipRanks · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Nebius (NBIS) Stock Slides Despite Vineland Data Center Expansion Green Light⚠️ Blockonomi · Aug 18, 2026
NBIS Stock Dips Premarket: Nebius Clears Hurdle For Microsoft Deal As Vineland Approves Data Center Expansion⚠️ TradingView · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
NBIS Stock Dips Premarket: Nebius Clears Hurdle For Microsoft Deal As Vineland Approves Data Center Expansion⚠️ tradingview.com · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Vineland planning board votes to approve Phase 2 of controversial data center⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Nebius' Vineland data center hit with second stop-construction order over unpermitted fuel cells🛑 Crypto Briefing · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Attorney challenges Vineland officials over AI data center approval⚠️ Courier-Post · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Attorney challenges Vineland officials over AI data center approval⚠️ Burlington County Times · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Largest data center in New Jersey under construction in Vineland⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Feb 13, 2026Local press
Other coverage (36)
NJ Hits Vineland Data Center with $1.07M Fine Over 62 Gas Generators⚠️ Marcellus Drilling News · Sep 28, 2026
Vineland AI Data Center Hit With $1 Million Fine Over Unpermitted Generators🛑 communitynews.org · Sep 27, 2026Local press
NJ Slaps $1M Fine On Data Center In Vineland⚠️ Patch · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Vineland DataOne Data Center Fined $1 Million Over Generators⚠️ 42 Freeway · Sep 23, 2026
Vineland data center hit with record $1.07 million fine⚠️ CBS News · Sep 23, 2026National press
Vineland Data Center Fined $1.07 Million Over Unpermitted Generators🛑 SNJ Today · Sep 23, 2026Local press
NJ hits Vineland data center with $1.07M penalty over 62 natural gas generators⚠️ News12 | Long Island · Sep 22, 2026Local press
62 Unpermitted Generators Become a $1 Million Headache for Vineland Data Center🛑 94.5 PST · Sep 22, 2026
62 Unpermitted Generators Become a $1 Million Headache for Vineland Data Center🛑 94.3 The Point · Sep 22, 2026
62 Unpermitted Generators Become a $1 Million Headache for Vineland Data Center🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Vineland data center fined more than $1 million for operating natural gas generators without a permit🛑 WHYY · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Vineland AI data center hit with a $1 million fine⚠️ Inquirer.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Vineland's DataOne Hit With Record $1M Fine⚠️ DailyVoice.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ DEP Issues Record $1M Fine for Vineland Data Center⚖️ Law.com · Sep 22, 2026
NJ slaps Vineland data center with $1M fine for unpermitted generators🛑 New Jersey Monitor · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ fines Vineland AI data center $1M over natural gas generators⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ slaps Vineland data center with $1M fine for unpermitted generators🛑 Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
NJ slaps Vineland data center with $1M fine for unpermitted generators🛑 Eastern Progress · Sep 22, 2026
NJ hits Vineland data center with $1.07M penalty over 62 natural-gas generators⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Sep 22, 2026Local press
New Jersey Issues Record $1.07 Million Fine Against Vineland Data Center⚖️ Lakewood Alerts · Sep 22, 2026
Sherrill administration hits Vineland data center with record $1.07 million fine⚠️ New Jersey Globe · Sep 22, 2026Local press
State fines Vineland data center $1.07M for operating 62 generators without permits🛑 pressofatlanticcity.com · Sep 22, 2026
Sherrill Administration Issues $1 Million Fine to Vineland Data Center⚖️ Insider NJ · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Sherrill Administration Issues $1 Million Fine to Vineland Data Center⚖️ Insider NJ · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NJ hits Vineland data center with $1.07M penalty over 62 natural gas generators⚠️ News12 | Westchester · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Vineland AI Data Center Accused of Running Dozens of Unpermitted Gas Generators🛑 communitynews.org · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Vineland data center accused of operating natural gas generators without permit🛑 WHYY · Aug 28, 2026Local press
City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center⚖️ WHYY · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Nebius Said Vineland "On Track" Days After Stop-Work Orders⚠️ Hunterbrook · Aug 13, 2026
DA Davidson cuts Nebius target 30% as Vineland delays threaten 2026 guidance⚠️ Blockspace Media · Aug 11, 2026
Vineland’s DataOne Data Center Faces Reckoning at August 5 Planning Board Vote⚠️ SNJ Today · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Vineland Data Center Update⚠️ southjersey.media · Jun 29, 2026
PHOTOS: See the massive data center rising in Vineland⚠️ Courier-Post · Jun 9, 2026Local press
High-End Golf Course, Controversial Data Center Continue Development Wave In Vineland⚠️ Bisnow · Apr 22, 2026Trade press
The annoying buzz of our AI future is keeping Vineland awake | Will Bunch⚠️ Inquirer.com · Apr 2, 2026Local press
DATA CENTER CREATES BUZZ IN VINELAND | Asbury Park Press⚠️ PressReader · Mar 8, 2026

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Cass County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 2

70 stories tracked since 2017-05-19 across 22 outlets. 60× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “State candidates appear at Cass County Dems event” (Pharos-Tribune, 2026-10-02).

State candidates appear at Cass County Dems eventPharos-Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Local press

All 70 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (8)
Cass County Planning Commission approves moratorium on data center development🛑 KETV · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Cass County moves closer to moratorium on data centers🛑 Nebraska Public Media · Jul 14, 2026Local press
City Council to vote on proposed zoning changes that include restrictions for data centers🛑 Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Cass County election commission votes on petition recall for data center moratorium decision🛑 WNDU · Jun 1, 2026Local press
Cass County commission votes on petition recall for data center moratorium decision🛑 wndu.com · Jun 1, 2026Local press
Diamond Lake Association calls for data center moratorium in Cass County🛑 WSBT · May 7, 2026Local press
Diamond Lake Association calls for data center moratorium in Cass County🛑 WSBT · May 7, 2026Local press
Diamond Lake Association calls for data center moratorium in Cass County🛑 WSBT · May 7, 2026Local press
Noise & health (1)
Natalie Baldini settles into Cass County Humane Society director role🔊 Pharos-Tribune · Jul 24, 2025Local press
Community pushback (5)
Cass County town hall draws packed crowd over data center and fiberglass factory plans⚠️ wsbt.com · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Cass County residents prepare to act on future data center proposals⚠️ 95.3 MNC · Jul 31, 2026
Residents prepare to act on future data center proposals in Cass County⚠️ wsbt.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Residents prepare to act on future data center proposals in Cass County⚠️ WSBT · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Residents prepare to act on future data center proposals in Cass County⚠️ WWMT · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Investigation ongoing after recovery of juvenile at France Park (Cass County)⚠️ Clinton County Daily News · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Other coverage (55)
State candidates appear at Cass County Dems event⚠️ Pharos-Tribune · Oct 2, 2026Local press
37-year-old man suffers life-threatening injuries after crashing into utility pole, barn in Cass County💸 WTHR · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Neighbor of possible 2nd Cass County data center was not informed of pending land sale⚠️ InForum · Sep 12, 2026
'Badly decomposed' body found in Cass County field, sheriff says⚠️ WSBT · Aug 14, 2026Local press
'Badly decomposed' body found in Cass County field, sheriff says⚠️ WSBT · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Cass County Commissioners Close The Swimming Area At France Park Until Further Notice⚠️ WLFI · Aug 4, 2026Local press
DNR: Juvenile dead after reported drowning at Cass County lake⚠️ Fox 59 · Aug 2, 2026Local press
Divers Recover Body of Child from Cass County Lake⚠️ wibc.com · Aug 2, 2026Local press
Juvenile dies after being pulled from France Park swimming lake in Cass County, IN⚠️ wsbt.com · Aug 2, 2026Local press
Child molesting suspect dies by suicide in Fort Wayne on day 2 of Cass County trial⚠️ WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Defendant in Cass County Child Molestation Case Found Dead⚠️ wibc.com · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Swimmer’s body recovered from Cass County lake⚠️ Fox 59 · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Body of adult recovered from swimming lake at France Park (Cass County)⚠️ Clinton County Daily News · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Recreational Divers Recover Swimmer’s Body in Cass County Lake⚠️ WIBC 93.1 FM · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Juvenile’s body recovered from Cass County Lake⚠️ WLFI · Jun 20, 2026Local press
Juvenile’s body recovered from Cass County lake⚠️ Fox 59 · Jun 20, 2026Local press
Cass County election commission votes on petition for recall of township official⚠️ WNDU · Jun 8, 2026Local press
Oregon woman hospitalized after crashing into Indiana driver in Cass County⚠️ wwmtarc · May 31, 2026
Indiana woman hospitalized after man runs stop sign, crashes into driver in Cass County⚠️ WWMT · May 31, 2026Local press
Oregon woman hospitalized after crashing into Indiana driver in Cass County⚠️ WWMT · May 31, 2026Local press
Traffic Alert: Cassopolis road closed in Cass County⚠️ wsbt.com · May 14, 2026Local press
Cass County Prosecutor announces resignation⚠️ 95.3 MNC · May 12, 2026
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Cass County crash⚠️ WTHR · May 11, 2026Local press
First Alert Weather Day tomorrow and officer-involved shootings in South Bend and Cass County⚠️ WNDU · May 6, 2026Local press
House fire, 45-year-old dead in officer-involved shooting in Cass County⚠️ WSBT · May 6, 2026Local press
Vandalia holds town hall meeting to discuss potential data center developers in Cass County⚠️ WNDU · Apr 24, 2026Local press
Commissioners vote against allowing data centers in Cass County⚠️ Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) · Apr 21, 2026Local press
Cass County officials vote against allowing data centers⚠️ Kokomo Tribune (syndicated CNHI) · Apr 21, 2026Local press
Two arrested, accused of maintaining a drug house in Cass County⚠️ wsbt.com · Apr 18, 2026Local press
Cass County leaders meet with expert to understand data center impacts on community⚠️ wsbt.com · Mar 27, 2026Local press
Cass County leaders study data center impacts at public forum⚠️ WVPE · Mar 27, 2026Local press
Man dies in rollover crash in Cass County⚠️ WSBT · Mar 20, 2026Local press
Cass County Sheriff identifies 12-year-old killed in tornado⚠️ WSBT · Mar 7, 2026Local press
Photos: Extensive Storm damage in Southwest MI, Cass County declares State of Emergency⚠️ WSBT · Mar 6, 2026Local press
One dead, multiple injuries in Cass County tornado; local State of Emergency declared⚠️ wsbt.com · Mar 6, 2026Local press
Cass County urges more transparency in data center development with new resolution⚠️ WWMT · Jan 12, 2026Local press
Cass County Commissioners call for more transparency on data center projects⚠️ WVPE · Jan 10, 2026Local press
‘Game changer’: Incubator Kitchen and pavilion set to open soon in Cass County⚠️ insideindianabusiness.com · Dec 29, 2025
Cass County woman sentenced to 252 years in child molesting, sex trafficking case⚠️ Fox 59 · Nov 21, 2025Local press
Cass County Board of Commissioners terminates administrator's contract⚠️ WSBT · Sep 5, 2025Local press
Man injured in early morning rollover crash in Cass County⚠️ WSBT · Aug 9, 2025Local press
Olivia Thomas wins 2025 Miss Cass County title⚠️ Pharos-Tribune · Jul 6, 2025Local press
Repairs underway at Logansport/Cass County Airport after powerful storm⚠️ Fox 59 · Mar 20, 2025Local press
Indiana State Police: 1 dead after shooting by Cass County deputy in Carroll County⚠️ Fox 59 · Dec 24, 2024Local press
Cass County (Ind.) man arrested for child molesting allegations⚠️ WNDU · Nov 27, 2024Local press
Logansport Memorial Hospital welcomes first Cass County baby of 2024 | News⚠️ Pharos-Tribune · Jan 3, 2024Local press
Cass County crash injures two⚠️ WSBT · Oct 10, 2023Local press
2 injured in Cass County crash⚠️ wndu.com · Oct 9, 2023Local press
MSP: Passenger dies, driver critically injured after Cass County car crash⚠️ WWMT · Aug 8, 2023Local press
107 animals found in hoarding case, putting strain on Cass County Animal Control⚠️ WSBT · Jul 3, 2023Local press
Cass County pretrial program 'balances opportunity with accountability'⚠️ Pharos-Tribune · Mar 7, 2022Local press
EF0 tornado touched down in Cass County during weekend storm, NWS says⚠️ Fox 59 · Mar 7, 2022Local press
Dozens of people arrested in Cass County on drug charges in 2-month span⚠️ Fox 59 · Nov 15, 2017Local press
Indiana man enters murder plea in 1977 Cass County cold case⚠️ WNDU · Jul 25, 2017Local press
UPDATE: Police identify victims of fatal train crash in Cass County on Friday⚠️ WTHR · May 19, 2017Local press

GA (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Oct 2

64 stories tracked since 2026-04-09 across 42 outlets. 40× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 17× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Georgia PSC candidates talk data centers ahead of November election” (Bryan County News, 2026-10-02).

Georgia PSC candidates talk data centers ahead of November electionBryan County News · Oct 2, 2026Local press

All 64 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (3)
Georgia lawmakers considering statewide data center moratorium | Here's what they had to say🛑 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia lawmakers considering statewide data center moratorium | Here's what they had to say🛑 13WMAZ · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Senator Warnock Visits Future OpenAI Data Center Site, Calls for Statewide Moratorium🛑 AllOnGeorgia · Aug 31, 2026
Policy & legislation (50)
Data center bill pushes four Senate Democrats to break ranks💸 USA Today · Sep 30, 2026National press
Data center bill pushes four Senate Democrats to break ranks💸 Yahoo · Sep 30, 2026Press release / aggregator
Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Full List of Democrats Opposing Bill to Lower Data Center Electricity Costs💸 newsweek.com · Sep 30, 2026National press
Georgia Power Bills, Data Centers at Stake in 2026 Midterms💸 State Affairs Pro · Sep 30, 2026
Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms💸 Sun Sentinel · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms💸 Hartford Courant · Sep 30, 2026
Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor⚠️ Chattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor⚠️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 29, 2026
Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 27⚠️ appenmedia.com · Sep 25, 2026
Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers⚠️ WRBL · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers⚠️ WRBL · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia lieutenant governor candidates express views on large data centers⚠️ WRBL · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Bowie County’s data center deal just got dragged into the Georgia governor’s race⚠️ txktoday.com · Sep 16, 2026
Georgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs💸 Griffin Daily News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data centers, power bills become Ga. election flashpoint💸 WRDW · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Governor candidates trade barbs over data centers with less than a month until early voting starts⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data Center Dividend: Lower Power Bills and a Fatter Tax Base💸 Bluegrass Institute · Sep 14, 2026
Governor Candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms Holds Event on Data Centers⚠️ C-SPAN · Sep 14, 2026
A Southern Governor Takes a Victory Lap⚠️ Site Selection Magazine · Sep 10, 2026
Voter Guides For Georgia Governor And U.S. Senate⚠️ Peach Pundit · Sep 8, 2026
Louisiana Lands $81.6B in Data Centers but Tax Break Total Unknown🏠 Biz New Orleans · Sep 8, 2026
Bookman: Secrecy and tax breaks pave the way for surge of unpopular data center proposals in Georgia🏠 Georgia Recorder · Sep 3, 2026
Here’s where Georgia’s two candidates for governor stand on data centers⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Where do the two candidates running for Georgia governor stand on data centers⚠️ yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Here’s where Georgia’s two candidates for governor stand on data centers⚠️ WRBL · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Where do the two candidates running for Georgia governor stand on data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Where do the two candidates running for Georgia governor stand on data centers⚠️ WRBL · Sep 1, 2026Local press
EXCLUSIVE: The unexpected data center effect: lower electric bills💸 Washington Reporter · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Data center backlash isn't about AI, it's about who pays the bills (and the noise)🔊 TechSpot · Aug 28, 2026
The $950 Million Ratepayer Promise: Can an OpenAI Data Center Actually Lower Your Electric Bill?💸 Gadget Review · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Georgia Power contract with OpenAI approved on major data center project, with state regulators stressing ratepayer protection commitments💸 11Alive.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data centers divide candidates for Georgia Governor⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data centers divide candidates for Georgia Governor⚠️ 11Alive.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Regulators to decide if Georgia law allows data center’s pop-up gas power plant⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Georgia lawmaker calls for ‘playbook’ to manage data center boom⚠️ MLex · Aug 17, 2026
Georgia lawmaker calls for ‘playbook’ to manage data center boom⚠️ MLex · Aug 17, 2026
Will the New OpenAI Data Center Raise Georgia Power Bills?💸 cleanenergy.org · Aug 17, 2026
Georgia Power cedes more time for state regulators to review OpenAI contract for huge power supply⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Lawmakers say data loss is keeping hurricane-harmed Georgia farmers from insurance payments⚠️ Georgia Recorder · Aug 10, 2026
Georgia governor race heats up over data centers⚠️ 11Alive.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
How data centers are taking center stage in Georgia race for governor⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 7, 2026Press release / aggregator
How data centers are taking center stage in Georgia race for governor⚠️ 11Alive.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Georgia lawmakers weigh data center regulations as industry ramps PR efforts⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Georgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs💸 Georgia Recorder · Jul 7, 2026
Groups alert Georgia regulators to unpermitted construction of pop-up power plant, data center🛑 Southern Environmental Law Center · Jul 1, 2026
Bills to Protect Ratepayers From Data Centers Fail in Georgia Legislature💸 Inside Climate News · Apr 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Electric bills & the grid (2)
Guest columnist: Data centers benefit ratepayers, homeowners💸 state-journal.com · Oct 2, 2026Local press
AI data centers: How much are ratepayers on the hook for?💸 Georgia Public Broadcasting · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (2)
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract⚠️ CleanTechnica · Aug 28, 2026
Georgia Power Gets PSC Approval for Massive Data Center Contract⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
Other coverage (7)
Georgia PSC candidates talk data centers ahead of November election⚠️ Bryan County News · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Ivory Coast targets launch of first state-owned data center in 2027⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
Report: Tariffs cost Georgians $4,771 per household⚠️ thecentersquare.com · Sep 7, 2026
Georgia Power drops more details about OpenAI contract. PSC meeting heats up⚠️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Georgia PSC Extends Review of Hyperscale Data Center Contract⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
Georgia Power extends deadline for PSC to consider its contract with data center operator OpenAI⚠️ WABE · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Georgia Power extends deadline for PSC to consider its contract with OpenAI⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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Effingham County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

58 stories tracked since 2026-07-22 across 26 outlets. 34× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 12× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Effingham County data center under fire” (Spectrum News, 2026-09-24).

Effingham County data center under fireSpectrum News · Sep 24, 2026Local press

All 58 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (8)
Effingham County residents sue over zoning change tied to $20 billion OpenAI data center💸 CBS News · Sep 8, 2026National press
Effingham County residents sue county over data center zoning ordinance, demand transparency⚖️ WTOC · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Effingham County Residents Sue Over Data Center Zoning Change⚖️ Effingham Herald · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Effingham County Residents Sue Over Zoning Ordinance That Paved Way for Data Center⚖️ The Georgia Virtue · Sep 3, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Effingham County residents sue county over data center zoning ordinance, demand transparency⚖️ WTOC · Sep 3, 2026Local press
U.S. Sen. Warnock calls for moratorium on Effingham County data center🛑 WJCL · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for data center moratorium during Effingham County visit🛑 WTOC · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for data center moratorium during Effingham County visit🛑 WTOC · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (7)
Georgia group sues over OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County⚖️ WTOC · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Georgia group sues over OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County⚖️ WTOC · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Second Project Camellia Lawsuit Takes Aim at Secrecy by Effingham County Industrial Development Authority⚖️ The Georgia Virtue · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Effingham County Development Authority sued over data center advancement⚖️ WSAV-TV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Georgia group sues over OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County⚖️ WTOC · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Georgia group sues over OpenAI data center deal in Effingham County⚖️ WTOC · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Effingham County lawsuit claims officials ignored rules on OpenAI's Project Camellia data center⚖️ WJCL · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (5)
Effingham County Considers New Data Center Regulations⚠️ Effingham Herald · Sep 16, 2026Local press
OpenAI’s data center will need unprecedented power. What it means for Effingham County electric bills💸 WJCL · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills💸 WTOC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills💸 WTOC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
$20 billion OpenAI data center to open in Effingham County💸 thecurrentga.org · Jul 22, 2026Local press
Community pushback (17)
AI Data Center Revolt bus reaches Effingham County, protests secrecy issues⚖️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Data Center Revolt Bus Tour stops in Effingham County⚠️ aol.com · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Center Revolt Bus Tour stops in Effingham County⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 16, 2026
Project Zero: The Plan To Reduce Property Taxes For Georgia’s Effingham County Residents🏠 tippinsights · Sep 15, 2026
$20bn Project Camellia Data Center by OpenAI Faces Backlash at Effingham County Town Hall⚠️ Construction Review · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Area residents invited to nonpartisan town hall on proposed Effingham County OpenAI Data Center⚠️ Grice Connect · Sep 12, 2026
Area residents invited to nonpartisan town hall on proposed Effingham County OpenAI Data Center⚠️ Grice Connect · Sep 12, 2026
Project Zero: The Plan to Reduce Property Taxes for Georgia’s Effingham County Residents🏠 Daily Signal · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Protesters rally against data centers in Effingham County, Georgia, in August 2026.⚠️ The Lufkin Daily News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Effingham County residents protest as $20B data center project moves forward⚠️ WTOC · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Georgia Tech professors talk data centers with Effingham County residents⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Georgia Tech professors talk data centers with Effingham County residents⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Georgia Tech professors talk data centers with Effingham County residents⚠️ yahoo.com · Aug 27, 2026Press release / aggregator
Effingham residents, officials visit data centers⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Aug 11, 2026Local press
In the region: Effingham County residents, officials visit Meta data centers⚠️ Bryan County News · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Effingham County residents are coming to grips with their neighbor-to-be: OpenAI⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Aug 6, 2026Local press
OpenAI data center project sparks outrage among Effingham County residents⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Jul 23, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (3)
State officials approve Georgia Power’s contract for OpenAI center in Effingham County⚠️ WRBL · Aug 27, 2026Local press
State officials approve Georgia Power’s contract for OpenAI center in Effingham County⚠️ WJBF · Aug 27, 2026Local press
State officials approve Georgia Power’s contract for OpenAI center in Effingham County⚠️ WSAV-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Other coverage (18)
Effingham County data center under fire⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Effingham County data center under fire⚠️ Bay News 9 · Sep 24, 2026Local press
‘We have a right to know’: Effingham County town hall heats up over Project Camellia⚠️ WJCL · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Effingham County postpones OpenAI data center site plan review⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Effingham County town hall to address OpenAI data center project⚠️ WTOC · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Effingham County town hall to address OpenAI data center project⚠️ WTOC · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Effingham County Commissioners confront the public for the first time. One apologizes⚠️ Georgia Public Broadcasting · Sep 2, 2026Local press
OpenAI data center sparks intense debate at Effingham County meeting⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Senator Rev. Warnock visits Effingham County, Georgia data center site⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 28, 2026Press release / aggregator
Senator Rev. Warnock visits Effingham County, Georgia data center site⚠️ WRBL · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Georgia Power gets clearance to serve OpenAI's massive AI data center in Effingham County⚠️ CBS News · Aug 27, 2026National press
OpenAI gets green light for 3.2GW power deal to supply planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 27, 2026Trade press
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce hosts data center Q&A session⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Aug 27, 2026
OpenAI data center in Effingham County clears major hurdle⚠️ WJCL · Aug 26, 2026Local press
OpenAI announces plans to open a data center in Effingham County⚠️ WJBF · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Effingham County Peddles Possible 6-Mill Property Tax Reduction as Benefit of 1,400-Acre Data Center Project🏠 The Georgia Virtue · Aug 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
OpenAI to pay average wage of $80,000 at Effingham County data center⚠️ savannahnow.com · Aug 12, 2026
AI project touted as 'Largest taxpayer in Effingham County history'🏠 savannahnow.com · Jul 24, 2026

National & industry — Lawsuits & legal fights

Recurring patternActive Oct 2

54 stories tracked since 2026-02-23 across 50 outlets. 37× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 12× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Trenton data center legislation could face legal challenge after November election, expert says” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-10-02).

Trenton data center legislation could face legal challenge after November election, expert saysWCPO 9 News · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (54)
Trenton data center legislation could face legal challenge after November election, expert says⚖️ WCPO 9 News · Oct 2, 2026Local press
ABC24 News Update | Second lawsuit filed against SpaceXAI for data center noise🔊 localmemphis.com · Sep 28, 2026
Memphians sue SpaceXAI, subsidiary over noise tied to Southaven data center🔊 localmemphis.com · Sep 25, 2026
Family of worker who died at SpaceXAI data center sues for $30M⚖️ WREG.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Lawsuit next likely step for Hoku data center fight after City Council affirms denial a second time⚖️ idahostatejournal.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Valley View School District lawsuit could halt Project Gravity data centers⚖️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Residents, environmental group sue over Project Camellia⚖️ WJCL · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Lawsuit: Company behind Project MidSpan sues Bradley County over data center rules⚖️ WTVC · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Developer behind controversial data center near Armory sues St. Louis⚖️ STLPR · Sep 17, 2026
Residents file lawsuit challenging noise pollution from Elon Musk's data center🔊 NPR · Sep 17, 2026National press
Residents file lawsuit challenging noise pollution from Elon Musk's data center🔊 Boise State Public Radio · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Morgan residents sue META over water quality💧 Morgan County Citizen · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data Center Noise Complaint Goes to Judge🔊 South Jersey Media · Sep 14, 2026
‘Full-on Backlash’ Against Data Centers Occurring as San José Courts Them⚖️ kqed.org · Sep 14, 2026Local press
New lawsuit filed in connection to Nebius AI data center⚖️ WBRC · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Judge dismisses City of Edgerton's lawsuit against two residents over data center petition⚖️ Johnson County Post · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Judge rules data center energy demand is not a 'trade secret'⚠️ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Judge to decide fate of Joliet data center lawsuit in October⚖️ shawlocal.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Residents sue over approvals tied to Perry Township data center⚖️ Canton Repository · Sep 4, 2026
Residents sue over approvals tied to Perry Township data center⚖️ Canton Repository · Sep 4, 2026
Residents sue over approvals tied to Perry Township data center⚖️ Massillon Independent · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Stark County residents sue township trustees alleging lack of transparency in data center project⚖️ Ideastream · Sep 3, 2026
Microsoft noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations🔊 ESG Dive · Sep 2, 2026
Oakland County suburb asks judge to dismiss data center developer’s lawsuit⚖️ crainsdetroit.com · Sep 2, 2026
Guest Commentary: Data centers should be judged by facts, not political fear⚠️ Orlando Sentinel · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Americans Fighting Data Centers Face Lawsuits From Local Communities⚖️ Newsweek · Aug 31, 2026National press
Noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations🔊 Facilities Dive · Aug 31, 2026
Noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations🔊 Yahoo · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents, organizations file lawsuit against proposed Midtown data center⚖️ First Alert 4 · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals⚖️ The Guardian · Aug 26, 2026National press
Data center opponents are using a unique legal strategy to challenge developments💸 The Business Journals · Aug 25, 2026
‘We want to stop it’: Jasper County residents raise money for legal help against data center⚖️ Chicago Tribune · Aug 23, 2026National press
Pa. township residents sue after being locked out of public meeting on data centers⚖️ PennLive.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Edgerton sues residents over petition seeking to block data centers⚖️ Johnson County Post · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Citizens group gets temporary reprieve in Butte-Silver Bow data center lawsuit⚖️ Daily Montanan · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Suing for silence: Nationwide lawsuits target data center noise🔊 NBC News · Aug 17, 2026National press
City of Edgerton files lawsuit against two women over putting data center to a vote⚖️ FOX4KC.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Judge sets hearing date for Columbus data center lawsuit. Read city's latest arguments⚖️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Developer sues Upper Merion Twp as court halts action on data center applications⚖️ 6abc Philadelphia · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Group sues Butte-Silver Bow County after 4,500 signatures for data center initiative rejected⚖️ KBZK News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Judge rules deadline has passed for signatures for Yellowstone County data-center measure⚠️ KTVQ · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Nine PBS sues Iron Mountain over blocked access to archival data⚖️ current.org · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data Center Foes’ Newest Tack: Sue Locals Over Approval Process⚖️ Bloomberg Law News · Aug 10, 2026Wire service
Brown water, dust and loud noises: Louisa homeowner sues Amazon over data center construction🔊 Virginia Mercury · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Louisa homeowner’s lawsuit over Amazon data center moves forward in federal court⚖️ WVIR · Jul 23, 2026Local press
Data Centers in Court: The Emerging Wave of Nuisance, Environmental, and Land-Use Litigation⚖️ WilmerHale · Jul 13, 2026
Judge strikes defamation lawsuit against San Diego journalist over data center reporting⚖️ Courthouse News · Jul 10, 2026
Residents file lawsuits against data centers over noise pollution🔊 Indiatimes · Jun 19, 2026
DOJ intervenes on behalf of xAI in data center gas turbine lawsuit⚖️ Utility Dive · Jun 18, 2026Trade press
DOJ Defends Musk’s xAI in Data-Center Pollution Lawsuit⚖️ WSJ · Jun 17, 2026National press
Data Center Noise Pollution, Water Contamination Lawsuits🔊 ClassAction.org · Jun 9, 2026
Legal Battles Shaping Over Data Centers: Here's What to Expect⚖️ Law.com · May 29, 2026
NAACP Sues xAI for Illegal Pollution from Data Center Power Plant⚖️ Earthjustice · Apr 14, 2026
State Regulation of Data Centers: Emerging Trends and Potential Legal Complexities⚖️ WilmerHale · Feb 23, 2026

Loudoun County, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

50 stories tracked since 2026-07-23 across 31 outlets. 28× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 17× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Loudoun County holds open houses to address data center concerns” (FOX 5 DC, 2026-09-29).

Loudoun County holds open houses to address data center concernsFOX 5 DC · Sep 29, 2026Local press

All 50 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (17)
Virginia’s Loudoun County board votes to pause new data center applications🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Sep 18, 2026Trade press
Loudoun County board votes to advance pause on data center applications🛑 DC News Now · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun County board votes to advance pause on data center applications🛑 DC News Now · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data center hot spot Loudoun County puts pause on new developments for one year🛑 Washington Examiner · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun Supervisors Advance 12-Month Pause On New Data Center Applications: Report🛑 Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun County Moves To Pause Data Center Applications For 12 Months🛑 Bisnow · Sep 16, 2026Trade press
Loudoun County votes to pause new data center applications🛑 WJLA · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors ask staff to draft a 12-month data center pause resolution🛑 WUSA9 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun County board pauses data center applications🛑 NBC4 Washington · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Loudoun County board pauses data center applications🛑 NBC4 Washington · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data center pause in Loudoun County could cost residents long term🛑 wusa9.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Loudoun supervisors to discuss possible data center moratorium🛑 FOX 5 DC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to discuss proposed data center moratorium🛑 FOX 5 DC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Loudoun to consider data center pause, removing by-right grandfather clause🛑 Virginia Mercury · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Loudoun County weighs data center pause as Spanberger opposes statewide ban🛑 Yahoo · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Loudoun supervisors mull data center moratorium🛑 Virginia Business · Jul 27, 2026Trade press
Loudoun County considers putting pause on data center development🛑 NBC4 Washington · Jul 24, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Loudoun seeks legal opinion before ending data center grandfather protections⚖️ Virginia Business · Sep 3, 2026Trade press
Policy & legislation (4)
Data center debate: Loudoun County residents give input on regulations⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Loudoun congressman introduces federal data center legislation⚠️ The Frederick News-Post · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Loudoun County raked in $1.1 billion in tax revenue from data centers — then residents started pushing back💸 Yahoo Finance · Aug 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
The New York Times. . Loudoun County, Virginia, has been called the “data center capital of the world.” Cecilia Kang, who covers technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times, traveled to the to see how the A.I. boom is affecting the area. https://nyti⚠️ facebook.com · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Noise & health (1)
Data center noise, fumes create flood of complaints in Loudoun County🔊 WJLA · Jul 23, 2026Local press
Community pushback (4)
'Loudoun County Iced Tea' Featured At DC Pro-Data Center Party As Some VA Residents Fume: Report⚠️ Patch · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Trump says anti-data center communities want to be ‘backwards and poor.’ Loudoun residents see tradeoffs⚠️ DC News Now · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Virginia county with 250 data centers begins to rein in building — Loudoun’s more than 250 data centers made it one of the richest counties in the US, but residents are pushing back⚠️ Tom's Hardware · Aug 20, 2026National press
‘Concrete jungle’: As Amazon details plans for new Ashburn data centers, some residents are fed up⚠️ WTOP · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (3)
Loudoun County delays vote on proposal that would have halted 23 data center projects⚠️ fox5dc.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Loudoun supervisors propose terminating grandfather provisions for data centers⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 21, 2026Trade press
Loudoun Supervisors Try To End By-Right Approval For Last Exempted Data Centers⚠️ Patch · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Other coverage (20)
Loudoun County holds open houses to address data center concerns⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Data Center Policy To Be Discussed At 2 Open House Meetings In Loudoun County In September⚠️ Patch · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Data Center Boom Delivers Substantial Property Tax Relief for Loudoun County Homeowners🏠 streamlinefeed.co.ke · Sep 17, 2026
Loudoun County to consider yearlong freeze on new data center applications⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 16, 2026
Some of the voices behind Loudoun County’s data center debate⚠️ WAMU · Sep 15, 2026Local press
As Maryland weighs data center growth, Loudoun County offers a warning⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 6, 2026Local press
As Maryland weighs data center growth, Loudoun County offers a warning⚠️ Capital Gazette · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Audio: Loudoun County Chair Phyllis Randall on Data Centers, Moratoria, Costs and Benefits, What Should Have Been Done Differently, Vitriol and Death Threats, etc.⚠️ Blue Virginia · Sep 5, 2026
Lauren Feiner: Loudoun County's 250+ Data Centers Are a Warning to Every Other US Community⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Sep 2, 2026Press release / aggregator
Loudoun County, Virginia, has become a key data center hub in the United States — The Verge⚠️ UA.NEWS · Sep 2, 2026
Loudoun County: AI's Data Center Reckoning⚠️ The Tech Buzz · Sep 2, 2026
Students join local push to block Amazon’s data center in Loudoun County⚠️ The GW Hatchet · Aug 31, 2026
Loudoun Officials Seek Public Input On New Data Center Rules⚠️ Patch · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Juli Briskman Launches Bid For Loudoun Board Chair, Targets Data Center Growth⚠️ Patch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Video: Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman Announces Candidacy Against Chair Phyllis Randall; Says "data centers shouldn’t get to decide our county’s future"⚠️ Blue Virginia · Aug 25, 2026
Top priority is ‘stopping data centers’: Loudoun Supervisor Juli Briskman announces run for board chair⚠️ WTOP News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Briskman announces run for Loudoun County chair, says data centers are top issue⚖️ NBC4 Washington · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Briskman announces run for Loudoun County chair, citing data centers⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Lowdown from Loudoun: Virginia official shares data center tips with Maryland audience⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Lowdown from Loudoun: Virginia official shares data center tips with Maryland audience⚠️ marylandmatters.org · Aug 13, 2026

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Jeffersonville, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 27

45 stories tracked since 2024-01-25 across 21 outlets. 29× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Lebanon, Jeffersonville expected to receive part of $1B Meta campaign” (Mirror Indy, 2026-08-27).

Lebanon, Jeffersonville expected to receive part of $1B Meta campaignMirror Indy · Aug 27, 2026Local press

All 45 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (15)
Jeffersonville data center zoning explained: How Meta got approved🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville data center zoning explained: How Meta got approved🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Fayette County commissioners approve Jeffersonville annexations, review data center moratorium and Avery’s Law🛑 Record Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville passes year-long data center moratorium amid resident outcry and major utility disclosures💸 WAVE 3 News · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville passes year-long data center moratorium amid resident outcry and major utility disclosures💸 WDRB · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville City Council approves one-year moratorium for data centers🛑 News and Tribune · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville passes year-long data center moratorium amid resident outcry and major utility disclosures💸 WDRB · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 WDRB · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville passes year-long data center moratorium amid resident outcry and major utility disclosures💸 WDRB · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville passes year-long data center moratorium amid resident outcry and major utility disclosures💸 WDRB · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville City Council to consider data center moratorium ordinance🛑 News and Tribune · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Jeffersonville City Council members consider 6-month data center moratorium🛑 News and Tribune · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Southern Indiana municipalities moving quickly to address data center zoning🛑 Louisville Public Media · Jul 9, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Southern Indiana city approves 1-year data center freeze as residents push back⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 5, 2026
Crystal Springs residents concerned about nearby blasts in Jeffersonville; 'It'll scare the devil out of you.'⚠️ WHAS11 · Sep 2, 2024Local press
Projects & construction (13)
All You Need to Know About Meta’s $800M Data Center Campus in Jeffersonville, Indiana.⚠️ Construction Review · Feb 12, 2026Local press
Meta to Build $800M Data Center Campus in Jeffersonville, Indiana⚠️ Construction Owners · Jul 4, 2025Trade press
Construction underway at Facebook Meta's 600-acre site in southern Indiana's River Ridge⚠️ WDRB · Jul 25, 2024Local press
Meta to develop data center campus in Jeffersonville, Indiana⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Jan 26, 2024Trade press
Facebook parent Meta to build $800 million data center in Jeffersonville, Indiana⚠️ WDRB · Jan 26, 2024Local press
What's in a name? Why Meta's $800M River Ridge facility is bigger than its immediate investment dollars and jobs⚠️ The Business Journals · Jan 26, 2024
'Excited to welcome Meta' | $800 million data center campus coming to Jeffersonville⚠️ WHAS11 · Jan 25, 2024Local press
Facebook parent company Meta to build $800-million data center campus in Jeffersonville⚠️ WRTV · Jan 25, 2024Local press
Meta to build $800M data center, add 100 jobs at River Ridge⚠️ Inside INdiana Business · Jan 25, 2024
Meta coming to River Ridge, building $800 million data center in Southern Indiana⚠️ News and Tribune · Jan 25, 2024Local press
Meta to open $800 million data center campus in Jeffersonville⚠️ Fox 59 · Jan 25, 2024Local press
Meta, parent of Facebook, will invest $800M in River Ridge Commerce Center facility⚠️ The Business Journals · Jan 25, 2024
Facebook parent company Meta to build $800-million data center campus in Jeffersonville⚠️ WRTV · Jan 25, 2024Local press
Other coverage (15)
Lebanon, Jeffersonville expected to receive part of $1B Meta campaign🛑 Mirror Indy · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Meta Platforms' $800M data center nears completion in Jeffersonville - Louisville Business First⚠️ The Business Journals · Jun 26, 2026
Meet Kenton Wooden, Meta's man in Jeffersonville⚠️ The Business Journals · Jun 26, 2026
As Meta data center nears completion, what's ahead for River Ridge?⚠️ The Courier-Journal · May 29, 2026Local press
New developments at River Ridge could bring massive economic impact to southern Indiana⚠️ WDRB · May 28, 2026Local press
River Ridge Commerce Center hits 20 million square feet milestone⚠️ WDRB · Dec 23, 2025Local press
Jeffersonville Meta Data Center hiring skilled experts for River Ridge facility⚠️ wdrb.com · Oct 24, 2025Local press
Jeffersonville community pushes back against Meta data center⚠️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Oct 4, 2025Local press
Jeffersonville community pushes back against Meta data center⚠️ WDRB · Oct 4, 2025Local press
Jeffersonville community pushes back against Meta data center⚠️ WDRB · Oct 4, 2025Local press
River Ridge analysis finds $3B economic impact in S. Indiana⚠️ The Lane Report · Apr 14, 2025Local press
Meta signs 60MW solar deal in Indiana to support Jeffersonville data center⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 22, 2024Trade press
Meta leader talks Jeffersonville data center - Louisville Business First⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 7, 2024
Hello, Jeffersonville!⚠️ Meta Data Centers · Jan 25, 2024
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, opening $800M center in Jeffersonville⚠️ WLKY · Jan 25, 2024Local press

National & industry — Projects & construction

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

43 stories tracked since 2026-05-08 across 41 outlets. 41× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Complaints escalate over data center construction in Phoenix” (Ahwatukee Foothills News, 2026-10-01).

Complaints escalate over data center construction in PhoenixAhwatukee Foothills News · Oct 1, 2026

All 43 headlines

Projects & construction (43)
Complaints escalate over data center construction in Phoenix⚠️ Ahwatukee Foothills News · Oct 1, 2026
Why Dixon is pausing new data center approvals for 45 days⚠️ ABC10 · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Opinion: Stop building more data centers⚠️ concordmonitor.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Vidalia approves new data center at former Fruit of the Loom site⚠️ KALB | News Channel 5 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Vidalia approves new data center at former Fruit of the Loom site⚠️ KNOE · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Vidalia approves occupational license, land option for propo...⚠️ The Natchez Democrat · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Buffalo Common Council moving forward with proposed 2-year data center moratorium⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
'Small dogs still bite': Proposed micro data center elicits resistance as development advances through application process⚠️ Concord Monitor · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Mt. Orab data center debate reignites as commissioners consider new guidelines for construction⚠️ WCPO 9 News · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Central City council supports proposed data center⚠️ KCRG · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Central City council supports proposed data center⚠️ KCRG · Sep 17, 2026Local press
'Micro data center' proposed for blighted Locke Road property to be considered by Concord Planning Board⚠️ Concord Monitor · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Alamosa County approves small-scale data center amid Valley-wide concerns⚠️ Alamosa Valley Courier · Sep 11, 2026Local press
‘This land belongs to us’ Munford voices concerns over proposed data center⚠️ The Anniston Star · Sep 11, 2026Local press
‘We Did Not Invite You.’ Citizens Rage at Town Hall Over Proposed Nuclear AI Data Center⚠️ 404 Media · Sep 11, 2026
DTE wants approval for Google data center power contracts: What’s at stake?⚠️ Planet Detroit · Sep 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Subramanyam Proposes National Data Center Plan⚠️ loudounnow.com · Sep 9, 2026
Data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order⚠️ The New Bedford Light · Sep 9, 2026
Kearney City Council approves Project Horizon data center⚠️ KFXL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Burgin city council member walks out to stop a vote for a proposed data center project⚠️ News From The States · Sep 9, 2026
Enid natives propose multibillion-dollar project with data center, corridor💸 The Oklahoman · Sep 8, 2026
Healey says no data centers in MA without local input, approval⚠️ Cape Cod Times · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Healey says no data centers in MA without local input, approval⚠️ The Gardner News · Sep 8, 2026
Hood County commissioners set to discuss proposed data center projects amid ongoing debate⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Riverbank could join cities pausing data centers. One already has been proposed🛑 Modesto Bee · Sep 8, 2026Local press
EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans⚠️ PBS · Sep 3, 2026National press
Portland proposes to rein in data center secrecy⚠️ OregonLive.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Georgianomics: Build or block data centers?⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
New data center proposed for western St. Lucie County near Interstate 95⚠️ WPTV · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Unsolicted data center concept proposal submitted to Desloge mayor⚠️ Park Hills Daily Journal · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Small town Texans voice concerns over proposed 665-acre data center⚠️ MySA · Aug 27, 2026
How did Westover’s proposed data center get here? Records show the timeline⚠️ WBMA · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Texans Raise Alarm Over Data Center Expansion Concerns⚠️ Daily Signal · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Stark Power hosts first public event on proposed Mandan data center project⚠️ KFYR-TV · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Stark Power hosts first public event on proposed Mandan data center project⚠️ Valley News Live · Aug 21, 2026
Former Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory building in Oakland being considered for AI data center complex⚠️ ABC7 Bay Area · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Opinion | If You’d Like to Build a Data Center, My Farm Is Available⚠️ WSJ · Aug 14, 2026National press
Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia⚠️ WHYY · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Amazon Used a Startlingly Dirty Trick to Build a Data Center Without Consent of Community⚠️ Futurism · Aug 10, 2026
House Committee Approves Package to Address Data Centers’ Growing Energy Demands⚠️ Broadband Breakfast · Jul 22, 2026
Prince William supervisors kill plan for massive 2,000-acre data center campus⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County⚠️ Cardinal News · Jun 4, 2026Local press
CoreWeave surpasses 1GW of data center capacity, pushes more into self builds⚠️ datacenterdynamics.com · May 8, 2026Trade press

Warrick County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 25

40 stories tracked since 2025-12-03 across 12 outlets. 30× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Warrick County hosts data center public forum” (tristatehomepage.com, 2026-08-25).

Warrick County hosts data center public forumtristatehomepage.com · Aug 25, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (16)
WARRICK COUNTY PUTS PAUSE ON DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT🛑 Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Warrick Commissioners vote on moratorium to pause data center development🛑 14 News (WFIE) · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Warrick County approves moratorium on data centers🛑 courierpress.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Warrick county puts pause on data center development🛑 tristatehomepage.com · Aug 11, 2026
Warrick county puts pause on data center development🛑 Yahoo · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick county puts pause on data center development🛑 AOL.com · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick County Commissioners schedule special meeting on data center zoning🛑 14 News (WFIE) · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Warrick County Commissioners schedule special meeting on data center zoning🛑 14 News · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Warrick County Commissioners schedule special meeting on data center zoning🛑 14 News · Jul 30, 2026Local press
County tables data center ordinance after lengthy hearing⚠️ Princeton Daily Clarion · Jul 16, 2026Local press
Data Center vote: Warrick Area Plan Commission tables own ordinance; halts projects in 2026⚠️ WNIN · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Warrick County tables data center ordinance, moratorium possible🛑 courierpress.com · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Public hearing Monday regarding a data center ordinance in Warrick Co.⚠️ 14 News (WFIE) · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Data center ordinance meeting planned in Warrick County⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Jul 12, 2026
Warrick County public hearing on data center ordinance set for Monday⚠️ courierpress.com · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Data center ordinance meeting planned for Warrick Co.⚠️ 14 News (WFIE) · Jul 9, 2026Local press
Community pushback (6)
Warrick County fire fighters want to join conversation on data centers⚠️ courierpress.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Warrick County residents push back on potential data center at area planning meeting⚠️ 14news.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Warrick County residents push back on potential data center at area planning meeting⚠️ 14 News (WFIE) · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Warrick County residents push back on potential data center at area planning meeting⚠️ 14 News · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Public hearing in Warrick Co. on AI data centers⚠️ 14 News (WFIE) · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Hearing postponed on possible data center in Warrick County⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Dec 8, 2025
Projects & construction (3)
Data Center Proposed for Warrick County⚠️ WNIN · Dec 5, 2025Local press
Company looking to build data center in Warrick County; meeting set⚠️ courierpress.com · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Company looks to build data center in Warrick County⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Dec 3, 2025
Other coverage (15)
Warrick County hosts data center public forum⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Aug 25, 2026
Warrick County hosts data center public forum⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick County hosts data center public forum⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Aug 24, 2026
Warrick County forum addresses data center concerns⚠️ 14 News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Warrick County forum addresses data center concerns⚠️ 14news.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Warrick County hosts data center public forum⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
These are the decision makers on data centers in Warrick County⚠️ Courier & Press · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Warrick County Commissioners to hold public meeting on data center development⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick County officials make a choice on data centers⚠️ tristatehomepage.com · Aug 11, 2026
Warrick County officials make a choice on data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick County Commissioners to hold public meeting on data center development⚠️ AOL.com · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warrick County Commissioners to hold public meeting on data center development⚠️ Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Community talks data centers in Warrick County⚠️ Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Community voices concerns regarding data centers coming to Warrick County⚠️ Princeton Clarion · Jun 11, 2026
Meeting on data centers in Warrick County moved to February⚠️ courierpress.com · Dec 8, 2025Local press

Fort Worth, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

38 stories tracked since 2026-07-01 across 21 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 14× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “‘Decade-long battle’ and data centers: What got Fort Worth talking Sept. 21-27” (star-telegram.com, 2026-09-29).

‘Decade-long battle’ and data centers: What got Fort Worth talking Sept. 21-27star-telegram.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (16)
Despite moratorium calls, Fort Worth OKs massive data center plan🛑 The Real Deal · Aug 28, 2026
Despite moratorium calls, Fort Worth OKs massive data center plan🛑 The Real Deal · Aug 28, 2026
City council in Fort Worth, Texas, issues temporary data center moratorium⚖️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 13, 2026Trade press
Fort Worth City Council Begins Process to Enact 90-Day Data Center Moratorium🛑 thetexan.news · Aug 12, 2026
Fort Worth City Council Issues Moratorium on New Data Centers⚖️ Texas Scorecard · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote🛑 keranews.org · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote🛑 KERA News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote🛑 Fort Worth Report · Aug 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Fort Worth makes major moves towards data center moratorium, regulations🛑 Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Fort Worth considers a pause on new data centers🛑 FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Fort Worth weighs moratorium and new rules as data center projects spark neighborhood concerns🛑 CBS News · Aug 11, 2026National press
Can proposed data center moratorium in Fort Worth lead to meaningful, long-term solutions?🛑 Fort Worth Report · Jul 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Majority of Fort Worth council members call for data center moratorium🛑 KERA News · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers🛑 FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Majority of Fort Worth council members call for data center moratorium🛑 Fort Worth Report · Jul 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Zoning commissioners deny data center rules, return ordinance to Fort Worth City Council🛑 Fort Worth Report · Jul 8, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Policy & legislation (5)
$430M data center planned in Fort Worth despite fresh state regulations⚠️ therealdeal.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Fort Worth Advances $10 Billion Data Center After Heated Debate💸 Dallas Express · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations⚠️ keranews.org · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations⚠️ Fort Worth Report · Aug 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Fort Worth lays out plan to regulate data centers⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Proposed data center would pull from lake that supplies most of Fort Worth’s water💧 Fort Worth Report · Jul 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Community pushback (3)
Fort Worth weighs data center growth as residents raise concerns⚠️ TCU 360 · Sep 22, 2026
Fort Worth residents tell city council: No data centers⚠️ People's World · Aug 18, 2026
Fort Worth residents tell city council: No data centers⚠️ People's World · Aug 18, 2026
Other coverage (13)
‘Decade-long battle’ and data centers: What got Fort Worth talking Sept. 21-27⚠️ star-telegram.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Colovore files to develop data center in Fort Worth, Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
$430M data center project planned for Fort Worth, state filing shows⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 24, 2026Local press
$430M data center project planned for Fort Worth, state filing shows⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 24, 2026Local press
$430M data center project planned for Fort Worth, state filing shows⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Fort Worth forms new commission to guide local data center growth⚠️ WFAA · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Fort Worth, Texas, Data Center Advisory Group Takes Shape⚠️ GovTech · Sep 3, 2026Trade press
Here’s who will advise Fort Worth on data center strategy💸 Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Tensions flare at Fort Worth City Council meeting over $10B data center⚠️ Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market⚠️ Dallas Innovates · Aug 18, 2026
Fort Worth Weighs Data Center Limits as Texas Becomes World’s Largest Market⚠️ Fort Worth Inc. · Aug 13, 2026
Parker touts Fort Worth City Council’s unanimity in confronting data center issue⚖️ Fort Worth Report · Aug 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
City officials evaluating what statewide data center audit means for Fort Worth projects⚠️ Fort Worth Report · Aug 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Austin, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 19

37 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 22 outlets. 24× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park” (USA Today, 2026-09-19).

Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a parkUSA Today · Sep 19, 2026National press

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Bans & moratoriums (11)
Austin Council Votes to Ban Hyperscale AI Data Centers by Year End🛑 Startup Fortune · Aug 30, 2026
Austin moving fast to ban large data farms by December.🛑 Austin Current · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Austin City Council advances plan to regulate data centers, potential ban on larger facilities🛑 KVUE · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Austin OKs plan to make new data center regulations, ban could be next🛑 The Business Journals · Aug 27, 2026
Austin leaders consider regulating or banning large data centers🛑 KVUE · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Austin leaders poised to ban large data centers, tighten regulations for smaller facilities🛑 Community Impact · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Austin hyperscale data center ban looms amid regulation vote this week🛑 Austin American-Statesman · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Austin City Council to weigh data center regulations, possible ban in work session🛑 KEYE · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Austin-area residents are pushing for data center bans. State leaders are divided on what to do next🛑 Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Austin-area residents are pushing for data center bans. State leaders are divided on what to do next🛑 KUT · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Austin-area residents are pushing for data center bans. State leaders are divided on what to do next🛑 Austin Free Press · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (5)
$1.2 billion data centers planned for tiny Texas boomtown outside of Austin💸 Yahoo Finance · Sep 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Austin City Council unanimously moves forward with new data center regulations⚠️ KEYE · Aug 29, 2026Local press
City Council launches plan to regulate, restrict data centers in Austin⚠️ Community Impact · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Austin races to regulate AI data centers before they strain city’s water and power💧 News From The States · Aug 26, 2026
Austin weighs AI date center regulations⚠️ Austin Current · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (2)
ERCOT group meets in Austin to plan for AI, data center power demand on grid⚠️ KEYE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
ERCOT group meets in Austin to plan for AI, data center power demand on grid⚠️ KEYE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Community pushback (3)
Texas coalition holds Austin rally against data centers⚠️ grahamleader.com · Sep 7, 2026
See photos: Protesters target data center development at Austin conference⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Texas coalition to hold Austin rally against data centers⚠️ Kiowa County Press · Sep 2, 2026
Projects & construction (3)
Austin’s former 3M campus set for data center following $1B transformation⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Austin’s former 3M campus set for data center following $1B transformation⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Data center or R&D campus? Northwest Austin neighbors seek answers about Project Cosmos⚠️ KVUE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Other coverage (13)
Texas probes Austin-area data center on land once meant to be a park⚠️ USA Today · Sep 19, 2026National press
Jackie Venson to headline Austin anti-data center fundraiser⚠️ KEYE · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Short circuit: New Austin data center leaves council members with questions⚠️ Austin Free Press · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Austin, Texas, lacks data center rules as officials move to track big power users⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Austin, Texas, lacks data center rules as officials move to track big power users⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
SB Energy reneges on data center promise to Austin neighborhood group⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 3, 2026
Ted Cruz, Michael Dell to discuss Trump Accounts with Texas business leaders in Austin⚠️ KEYE · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Join us Sept. 9 in Austin and online for a discussion on the politics of data centers in Texas⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Austin weighs clampdown on large-scale data centers⚠️ The Real Deal · Aug 26, 2026
2 massive $700M data centers planned near Austin⚠️ MySA · Aug 26, 2026
Austin City Council considers new rules for large data centers⚠️ KVUE · Aug 24, 2026Local press
THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: Power Trip: How big tech forced Texas into an energy standoff⚠️ Texas Metro News · Aug 23, 2026
AI giant Anthropic pens $9B lease near Austin at former Alcoa Corp. plant⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Starke County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

37 stories tracked since 2017-05-31 across 11 outlets. 24× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract” (WNDU, 2026-09-09).

Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contractWNDU · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (12)
Starke County Plan Commission passes motion proposing ordinance prohibiting new energy infrastructure⚠️ WKVI Information Center · Mar 13, 2026Local press
Starke County puts moratorium on large data centers🛑 nwitimes.com · Dec 17, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners approve data center moratorium🛑 insideindianabusiness.com · Dec 16, 2025
Starke County Board of Commissioners approve 12-month ban on data center projects🛑 wsbt.com · Dec 16, 2025Local press
Starke County Board of Commissioners approve 12-month ban on data center projects🛑 WSBT · Dec 15, 2025Local press
Starke County Board of Commissioners approve 12-month ban on data center projects🛑 wsbt.com · Dec 15, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners vote to pause data center projects as community voices concern🛑 wsbt.com · Dec 5, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners send favorable recommendation for data center moratorium🛑 WSBT · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Starke County Planning Commission approves one-year data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners vote to pause data center projects as community voices concern🛑 wsbt.com · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Starke County’s public hearing on data center moratorium tonight🛑 WKVI Information Center · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Starke County Planning Commission approves one-year data center moratorium🛑 WNDU · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Water & environment (2)
Amazon Backs Starke County Watershed Project💧 inkfreenews.com · Jun 5, 2026Local press
Amazon funding Starke County watershed restoration project💧 Inside INdiana Business · Jun 2, 2026
Community pushback (1)
Residents Push Indiana Community Toward Halt on Data Centers⚠️ Government Technology (GovTech) · Dec 10, 2025Trade press
Projects & construction (3)
Deadly hit and run investigation underway in Starke County⚠️ WSBT · Jun 28, 2026Local press
Starke County Officials To Discuss Proposed Data Center Project⚠️ inkfreenews.com · Nov 13, 2025Local press
Starke County Planning Commission will hold meeting on proposed data center project⚠️ WSBT · Nov 12, 2025Local press
Other coverage (19)
Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract⚠️ WNDU · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract⚠️ WNDU · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract⚠️ WNDU · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Starke County sheriff cites public opinion, data concerns for ending Flock contract⚠️ WNDU · Sep 8, 2026Local press
North Judson man arrested in fatal Starke County hit-and-run⚠️ WNDU · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Autumn Ferch wins Republican nomination for Starke County Prosecutor⚠️ wsbt.com · May 5, 2026Local press
One person seriously injured after three vehicle crash in Starke County⚠️ WSBT · Feb 2, 2026Local press
Public meeting on Starke County data center moved to larger location⚠️ WSBT · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners discuss data centers with citizens⚠️ WKVI Information Center · Nov 5, 2025Local press
Starke County Commissioners discuss data centers with citizens⚠️ WKVI · Nov 3, 2025Local press
Starke County crash traps one; victim airlifted to hospital⚠️ WSBT · Feb 23, 2025Local press
Mammoth Solar Project Begins Operation In Starke County⚠️ InkFreeNews.com · Feb 6, 2025Local press
Starke County Sheriff’s Office launches new hotline for anonymous crime tips⚠️ WNDU · Mar 8, 2024Local press
Memorial ride supports fallen Starke County Emergency Medical Technician⚠️ wsbt.com · Aug 16, 2023Local press
Starke County Fair canceled this year due to COVID-19⚠️ WSBT · May 20, 2020Local press
Democratic candidate for South Bend mayor suspect in Starke County SUV theft⚠️ WSBT · Feb 21, 2019Local press
Starke County woman arrested after baby found alone in car outside bar in 25 degree temps⚠️ wsbt.com · Dec 30, 2018Local press
Starke County police arrest 2 suspects in armed robbery at Marathon gas station⚠️ WSBT · Dec 3, 2018Local press
Starke County Jail inmates call farm work 'inspiring and therapeutic'⚠️ WSBT · May 31, 2017Local press

Baltimore County, MD

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

35 stories tracked since 2026-05-21 across 17 outlets. 17× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data centers debated in Baltimore County Council contest” (WYPR, 2026-10-01).

Data centers debated in Baltimore County Council contestWYPR · Oct 1, 2026Local press

All 35 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (17)
Baltimore County data center moratorium extended through 2027🛑 The Avenue News · Sep 23, 2026
Baltimore County extends data center moratorium amid communi...🛑 AFRO News · Sep 23, 2026
Baltimore County extends data center moratorium amid communi...🛑 AFRO News · Sep 23, 2026
Baltimore County Council unanimously extends data center moratorium for another year🛑 WBFF · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Data Center moratorium extended in Baltimore County🛑 WYPR · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Baltimore County extends data center moratorium to December 2027🛑 WBAL News Radio · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Baltimore County extends data center moratorium to December 2027🛑 wbaltv.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Council extends data center development pause through December 2027🛑 WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Baltimore County to vote on extending data center moratorium until December 2027🛑 CBS News · Sep 22, 2026National press
Baltimore County Council set to vote on extending data center moratorium🛑 Capital Gazette · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Council preparing for data center moratorium vote🛑 WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Council set to vote on extending data center moratorium🛑 baltimoresun.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Baltimore County weighs two-year extension of data center moratorium🛑 WBAL News Radio · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Baltimore County residents call for total ban on data centers at public hearing🛑 Baltimore Sun · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Council pushes for extended pause on data centers🛑 Baltimore Sun · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Extending Baltimore County’s data center moratorium: needed time or political theater?🛑 wypr.org · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Baltimore County hearing on possibly extending data center moratorium🛑 CBS News · Sep 1, 2026National press
Policy & legislation (2)
Baltimore residents push back on proposed data center bill💸 CBS News · Sep 24, 2026National press
Baltimore residents fight City Council over controversial data center bill💸 The Real News Network · Sep 23, 2026
Water & environment (1)
Baltimore hearing turns heated over data centers, with residents warning of pollution and traffic🏭 WBAL News Radio · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Community pushback (6)
Inside the tense City Hall hearing over Baltimore’s data center future⚠️ Technical.ly · Sep 30, 2026
Woodlawn residents question whether Baltimore County data center plans target black community⚠️ WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data center pros and cons presented at Baltimore County public hearing⚠️ CBS News · Sep 4, 2026National press
Residents tell Baltimore County to reject large data centers⚠️ WYPR · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Baltimore County residents get a chance to weigh in on data centers⚠️ WYPR · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Baltimore County residents weigh in on potential data centers at public hearing⚠️ CBS News · May 21, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
Baltimore County Planning Board approves amended report on data centers⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Other coverage (8)
Data centers debated in Baltimore County Council contest⚠️ WYPR · Oct 1, 2026Local press
What we learned this week about Baltimore’s plans for data centers⚠️ The Baltimore Banner · Sep 25, 2026Local press
As data center debate continues in Baltimore County, Jones faces questions over past vote⚠️ AFRO News · Sep 9, 2026
Baltimore County Planning Board hears sharp debate over data centers ahead of September vote⚠️ WBAL News Radio · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Planning Board weighs data center report⚠️ 98 Rock Baltimore · Sep 4, 2026
Baltimore County Planning Board weighs data center report⚠️ WBAL News Radio · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Baltimore County Planning Board weighs data center report⚠️ WBAL-TV · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Welcoming data centers would lower Baltimore’s property taxes | GUEST COMMENTARY🏠 Baltimore Sun · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Memphis, TN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 25

35 stories tracked since 2026-07-16 across 17 outlets. 24× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over noise pollution coming from MS” (AOL.com, 2026-09-25).

Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over noise pollution coming from MSAOL.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator

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Bans & moratoriums (24)
Memphis resident express the need for data center moratorium🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 16, 2026
Residents express concerns with xAI as Memphis City Council delays vote on data center moratorium🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 16, 2026
Memphis City Council delays moratorium on data centers🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Sep 15, 2026
Black Chamber of Memphis convene to discuss data center moratorium🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 15, 2026
Pause or Pivot? Memphis City Council to decide fate of proposed data center ban🛑 Action News 5 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Memphis City Council continues debate over data center moratorium🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Sep 2, 2026
Rep. Justin Pearson, various advocacy groups speak in favor of a proposed data center moratorium in Memphis🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Sep 1, 2026
Memphis Wants to Hit Pause on Musk’s Data Center Boom🛑 Word In Black · Aug 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Memphis weighs data center moratorium in city Musk’s xAI calls ‘home’🛑 E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 20, 2026National press
E&E News: Memphis weighs data center moratorium in city Musk’s xAI calls ‘home’🛑 POLITICO Pro · Aug 19, 2026National press
Memphis City Council votes to advance data center moratorium to next reading🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Aug 19, 2026
Memphis chamber opposes data center moratorium, city to lose 'leverage'🛑 Currently.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Memphis City Council committee advances data center moratorium proposal🛑 Action News 5 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Memphis City Council committee advances data center moratorium proposal🛑 Action News 5 · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Memphis council passes temporary data center moratorium on first reading🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Aug 18, 2026
Data center moratorium moves forward at Memphis City Council meeting🛑 WREG.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Memphis Data Center Moratorium Begins City Hall Process🛑 Memphis Flyer · Aug 18, 2026
Memphis Chamber’s Bobby White on proposed data center moratorium🛑 WREG.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Activists urge Memphis leaders to pause new data center developments🛑 WREG.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Memphis City Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium🛑 Memphis Flyer · Aug 17, 2026
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 Action News 5 · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Memphis City Council to consider temporary ban on data center development🛑 The Commercial Appeal · Aug 14, 2026
Memphis City Council to consider ordinance halting permits for data center construction🛑 localmemphis.com · Aug 14, 2026
Memphis City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 Daily Memphian · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
Memphis residents sue SpaceXAI over noise pollution coming from MS🔊 AOL.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Memphis residents sue xAI over noise pollution coming from MS🔊 WREG.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (2)
Memphis City Council pushes back vote on data center regulation⚠️ Action News 5 · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Activists celebrate progress of Memphis’ data center regulation efforts on 901 Day💸 Action News 5 · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Water & environment (2)
MLGW asks residents to protect Memphis water supply as data centers face no water-use guidelines💧 yahoo.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
MLGW asks residents to protect Memphis water supply as data centers face no water-use guidelines💧 localmemphis.com · Sep 25, 2026
Noise & health (1)
Data center noise triggers sleepless nights for Memphis-area residents🔊 The American Bazaar · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Community pushback (2)
Why Memphis Residents Don’t Have Power but SpaceX’s Data Center Does⚠️ Emerald Book · Aug 24, 2026
Elon Musk's Memphis AI empire is the epicenter of the data center backlash⚠️ CNBC · Jul 16, 2026National press
Other coverage (2)
Memphis City Council to consider new data center rules⚠️ wreg.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
From Memphis to Gary, Black Communities Are Being Left in the Dark⚠️ Capital B News · Aug 24, 2026

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▶ 'Elon Musk is killing our community': Tennessee Democrat sounds alarm on AI data centers in MemphisYouTube

OH (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 2

32 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 22 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 12× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Two TV Takes on Data Centers: Texas Anger, Ohio Common Sense” (Marcellus Drilling News, 2026-10-02).

Two TV Takes on Data Centers: Texas Anger, Ohio Common SenseMarcellus Drilling News · Oct 2, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (15)
Ohio now has over 125 active moratoriums on data centers — see where they are🛑 The Highland County Press · Sep 30, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court: Wilmington data center ordinance can’t be added to November ballot⚖️ wyso.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Ohio now has over 125 active moratoriums on data centers. See where they are.🛑 ohiocapitaljournal.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Lima, Ohio, Passes 18-Month Data Center Moratorium🛑 govtech.com · Sep 15, 2026Trade press
Lucas County continues to lead Ohio in signatures to ban data centers🛑 Toledo Blade · Sep 8, 2026
Data center ban will go before voters after Ohio Supreme Court ruling⚖️ Spectrum News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Ohio Supreme Court orders Trenton vote on data center ban⚖️ Journal-News.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data center ban in southwest Ohio city must go before voters, says Ohio Supreme Court⚖️ The Statehouse News Bureau · Sep 1, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court rules Trenton must allow vote on data center ban⚖️ 91.7 WVXU · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Trenton to vote on data center ban after Ohio Supreme Court decision⚖️ WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Trenton Must Place Data-Center-Ban Amendment on Special Election Ballot🛑 Court News Ohio (.gov) · Sep 1, 2026Official / .gov
Trenton’s proposed data center moratorium hangs in balance as Ohio Supreme Court fight moves forward⚖️ Journal-News.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Trenton’s proposed data center moratorium hangs in balance as Ohio Supreme Court fight moves forward⚖️ Springfield News-Sun · Aug 17, 2026Local press
More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows🛑 TiffinOhio.net · Jun 1, 2026
Economists: Incentives for Ohio data centers are a loser. So is banning new construction🛑 Ohio Capital Journal · May 11, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (4)
Ohio Supreme Court blocks Wilmington data center ballot measure; residents vow to try again⚖️ WCPO 9 Cincinnati · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Ohio Supreme Court blocks citizen-led data center referendum from appearing on ballot in Wilmington⚖️ WLWT · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Ohio Supreme Court rejects Wilmington data center lawsuit initiative⚖️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Wilmington residents take data center ballot fight to Ohio Supreme Court⚖️ Wilmington News Journal · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Proposed Data Center Regulations for Wilmington Will Not Be on November Ballot⚠️ Court News Ohio (.gov) · Sep 18, 2026Official / .gov
Community pushback (4)
Is a data center coming to Conneaut, Ohio? Some residents think so, and they want to stop it.⚠️ Farm and Dairy · Sep 22, 2026
Ohio politicians welcomed unregulated data centers by the hundreds. Ohio citizens are fighting back.⚠️ Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Ohio politicians welcomed unregulated data centers by the hundreds. Ohio citizens are fighting back.⚠️ TiffinOhio.net · Aug 28, 2026
For politicians from Ohio to Texas, Virginia to California, red to blue, data centers are the new 'us vs. them' fight⚠️ CNN · Aug 14, 2026National press
Other coverage (8)
Two TV Takes on Data Centers: Texas Anger, Ohio Common Sense⚠️ Marcellus Drilling News · Oct 2, 2026
Data centers are on the November ballot in these Ohio communities⚠️ Crain's Cleveland · Sep 14, 2026
Data centers are on the November ballot in these 18 Ohio communities⚠️ Ohio Capital Journal · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Who works for whom? Ohio man’s podcast explores data centers, AI.⚠️ Ohio Capital Journal · Sep 3, 2026Local press
What Ohio communities can gain from data center deals⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Backdoor deal or business as usual? An Ohio data center raises transparency concerns⚠️ The Statehouse News Bureau · Aug 19, 2026
Nvidia to provide up to $105B guarantee for OpenAI’s Ohio data center⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Village Must Submit Data Center Referendum to County Board of Elections⚠️ Court News Ohio (.gov) · Aug 7, 2026Official / .gov

MI (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

31 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 21 outlets. 12× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Local Michigan officials wary of data centers, University of Michigan survey finds” (The Michigan Independent, 2026-10-01).

Local Michigan officials wary of data centers, University of Michigan survey findsThe Michigan Independent · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (12)
Kalamazoo works to add data center moratorium to zoning code amid rapid growth of AI technology🛑 FOX 17 West Michigan News · Sep 5, 2026Local press
'We will fight to our very last breath': Michigan township uses 6-month power moratorium to stall U-M, Los Alamos data center🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026
Michigan City council mulls moratorium on future data centers🛑 Chicago Tribune · Sep 2, 2026National press
Michigan City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 WSBT · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Raeden claims Michigan moratorium unlawfully stopped its Gibraltar data center development🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
Michigan Republican Rogers backs temporary ban on data center construction🛑 KFOX · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Michigan Republican Rogers backs temporary ban on data center construction🛑 KEYE · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Michigan Republican Rogers backs temporary ban on data center construction🛑 National Desk · Aug 21, 2026
E&E News: Republican Mike Rogers backs Michigan data center moratorium🛑 POLITICO Pro · Aug 20, 2026National press
Republican Mike Rogers backs Michigan data center moratorium🛑 Politico · Aug 20, 2026National press
Michigan township combats nuclear weapons data center by passing ban on new electrical infrastructure — 220,000-square-foot hyperscale project is backed by University of Michigan and the Los Alamos National Laboratory💸 Tom's Hardware · Aug 20, 2026National press
Data center developer sues Michigan city, challenging one-year pause on projects⚖️ MLive.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Data-center developer sues Oakland County city⚖️ MLive.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
As James pushes local control on data centers, past congressional votes sought to limit just that⚠️ Michigan Advance · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Water & environment (4)
Michigan neighbors unite to protest 2 AI data centers they say threaten water, way of life💧 MLive.com · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Residents In Michigan Are Suing A Data Center Over Noise Pollution🔊 Yahoo · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents In Michigan Are Suing A Data Center Over Noise Pollution🔊 AOL.com · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents In Michigan Are Suing A Data Center Over Noise Pollution🔊 bgr.com · Aug 12, 2026
Noise & health (1)
Southwest Michigan town gets reprieve from data center noise — for now🔊 The Detroit News · Sep 21, 2026National press
Community pushback (3)
Michigan residents react to Trump's comments about data centers in communities⚠️ CBS News · Sep 1, 2026National press
Trump targets data center opposition ahead of Vance’s Michigan speech⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 31, 2026Trade press
A Michigan town is fighting back against data centers — residents say it’s giving them hope⚠️ MLive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Ionia has no data center proposal, but leaders are starting the conversation⚠️ FOX 17 West Michigan News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Other coverage (8)
Local Michigan officials wary of data centers, University of Michigan survey finds⚠️ The Michigan Independent · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Michigan Data Centers: The Weekly Download⚠️ Michigan Advance · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Michigan Voters Just Sent a Resounding Message About Data Centers🔊 Inside Climate News · Aug 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Spartanburg County, SC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

31 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 11 outlets. 15× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Spartanburg County joins other South Carolina counties in data center moratoriums” (WYFF, 2026-09-23).

Spartanburg County joins other South Carolina counties in data center moratoriumsWYFF · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (15)
Spartanburg County joins other South Carolina counties in data center moratoriums🛑 WYFF · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium with several amendments🛑 FOX Carolina News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spartanburg Co. Council approves data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium with several amendments🛑 FOX Carolina News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium with several amendments🛑 FOX Carolina News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium with several amendments🛑 Live 5 News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council passes data center moratorium🛑 wspa.com · Sep 22, 2026Local press
‘Very disappointed’: Residents react to delayed vote on Spartanburg Co. data center ban🛑 WCBD News 2 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
‘Very disappointed’: Residents react to delayed vote on Spartanburg Co. data center ban🛑 WCBD News 2 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
‘Very disappointed’: Residents react to delayed vote on Spartanburg Co. data center ban🛑 WSPA 7News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Residents angry after Spartanburg Co. Council delays voting on data center moratorium🛑 wspa.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council delays data center moratorium vote. Here's why🛑 GoUpstate · Aug 18, 2026
Spartanburg County delays vote on data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County Council delays data center moratorium vote🛑 WSPA 7News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Spartanburg Co. council advances data center moratorium, discusses Flock cameras🛑 FOX Carolina News · Jul 20, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (5)
LIVE: Judge to consider halting Spartanburg data center construction Thursday⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Judge will decide later on request to halt Spartanburg data center construction⚠️ foxcarolina.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Proposed Spartanburg data center project appeals after county rejects application⚠️ Post and Courier · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Spartanburg County data center lawsuit: Residents say $2.8B project was wrongly classified as ‘minor’ development⚖️ FOX Carolina News · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Lawsuit targets Spartanburg County data center project, demands public planning review⚖️ FOX Carolina News · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Water & environment (2)
Environmental group seeks to halt development of $3B data center in Spartanburg County⚠️ WYFF · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg County data center project before PSC⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Community pushback (5)
Spartanburg County’s Public Safety Committee to host second hearing on data centers⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Sep 2, 2026Local press
‘Very disappointed’: Residents react to delayed vote on Spartanburg Co. data center freeze⚠️ WSPA 7News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center developer, local SC government skirted public input, residents suit says⚠️ The State · Jul 8, 2026
Spartanburg County leaders say they only recently learned of proposed data center. Some residents aren’t buying it.⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Jun 17, 2026Local press
‘We were shocked’: Spartanburg County residents criticize handling of data center discussions⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Jun 16, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Spartanburg County board blocks proposed data center⚠️ WYFF · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Spartanburg County to hold special meeting on controversial data centers⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
SC Public Service Commission dismisses challenge to Spartanburg County data center project⚠️ FOX Carolina News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Spartanburg council members signal NorthMark data center will proceed⚠️ Independent Mail · Aug 13, 2026Local press

PA (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 29

29 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 20 outlets. 19× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania Residents” (Bisnow, 2026-09-29).

Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania ResidentsBisnow · Sep 29, 2026Trade press

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau calls for data center moratorium🛑 Farm and Dairy · Sep 29, 2026
Opinion: Pennsylvania needs a mandatory data center moratorium🛑 The Morning Call · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Pennsylvania residents appeal second data center approval, but developer claims it has 'no merit'⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Policy & legislation (3)
Does Pennsylvania now have ‘the strictest guardrails in the nation’ for data centers?⚠️ Inquirer.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
PA added just one regulation for data centers in budget⚠️ Spotlight PA · Jul 20, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data centers to add billions in power costs in 13 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey💸 Inquirer.com · Jul 15, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (2)
Pennsylvania and Texas warn AI developers: Build your own power, or stay off the grid⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 12, 2026
Electricity prices will continue to rise through 2030 as regional grid strains to meet increased demand💸 The Morning Call · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Pennsylvania mobile home park's tap water faces new scrutiny after sickness complaints💧 The Cool Down · Sep 7, 2026
Noise & health (1)
How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers🔊 The Conversation · Jun 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Community pushback (5)
Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania Residents⚠️ Bisnow · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
Pennsylvania township unanimously opposes mall data center, but that may not kill it⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Pennsylvania launches portal for residents to file concerns over proposed AI data centers⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
AI Infrastructure Backlash Hits the Ballot Box: Pennsylvania Imposes Nation's Strictest Data Center Rules, Texas Audit Rattles Power Stocks⚠️ finance.biggo.com · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
More data center proposals keep coming to Pennsylvania. So does the outcry.⚠️ Pennsylvania Capital-Star · Aug 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Projects & construction (5)
Pennsylvania is building data centers in abandoned mines🛑 Planetizen · Sep 25, 2026
Data Center Proposals In Neighboring Pennsylvania, This West Virginia Morning⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Texas company breaks ground on Shippingport data center⚠️ Pennsylvania Business Report - · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Pennsylvania Logged 100 Data Center Proposals. Five Cleared Permitting.🛑 Business Model Analyst · Aug 20, 2026
Data center developers want to build in three Pa. communities. Each has its own experience.⚠️ Pennsylvania Capital-Star · Aug 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Other coverage (9)
Could abandoned mines house Pennsylvania’s unwanted data centers?🛑 Pennsylvania Capital-Star · Sep 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Could Abandoned Mines House Pennsylvania’s Unwanted Data Centers?🛑 Inside Climate News · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data center projects in Pennsylvania face stronger local scrutiny after Shapiro’s executive order⚠️ The Conversation · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Responsible and Transparent Data Center Policies⚠️ Pennsylvania Senate Republicans · Aug 18, 2026
Pennsylvania will sharply limit data center development, expand review process⚠️ The Washington Post · Aug 18, 2026National press
Southwestern Pennsylvania officials visit 'Data Center Alley' amid local development boom⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 11, 2026
Coming to some of Pennsylvania’s most picturesque places: Data centers⚠️ Mon Valley Independent · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Trump is losing the battle with public opinion on data centers⚠️ Spotlight PA · Aug 6, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
PA Data Centers—No Roadblocks, No Special Favors⚠️ commonwealthfoundation.org · Jun 5, 2026

Ida County, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 8

29 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 26 outlets. 29× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance” (KTIV, 2026-09-08).

Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinanceKTIV · Sep 8, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance⚠️ KTIV · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Ida County shares first draft of data center ordinance⚠️ KTIV · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Community pushback (27)
After Ida County, PathOne holds data center meeting for Hull residents⚠️ KTIV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ fox10tv.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KTTC | Rochester, MN · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WALB · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ fox8live.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KWCH · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ wbtv.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ AZ Family · Aug 12, 2026
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WECT · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WNDU · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KCTV · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WDBJ7 · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KNOE · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WJHG · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KPLC 7 News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WSFA · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ kait8.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ Alaska's News Source · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WTOC · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WVLT · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WRDW · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WLBT · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KOTA Territory News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WCJB · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ KY3 · Aug 12, 2026
Residents ask questions after Path One presents data center plans in Ida County⚠️ WBRC 6 News · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Atlanta, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

28 stories tracked since 2026-06-22 across 18 outlets. 22× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Metro Atlanta colleges partner with Microsoft to train workers for data center boom” (The Business Journals, 2026-09-30).

Metro Atlanta colleges partner with Microsoft to train workers for data center boomThe Business Journals · Sep 30, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Atlanta claims top spot in data center construction as local, state leaders mull moratoriums🛑 The Real Deal · Sep 11, 2026
Data center moratorium approved by metro Atlanta City in special meeting🛑 WSB-TV · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (3)
News | Thor Equities proposes $1 billion data center outside Atlanta💸 costar.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Atlanta advances task force on data centers to shape regulations⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 12, 2026
Microsoft works to unwind tax breaks for its metro Atlanta data centers🏠 ajc.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Atlanta residents fight back against data centers⚠️ The Atlanta Voice · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Atlanta residents fight back against data centers⚠️ The Atlanta Voice · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (9)
Microsoft files to develop two-building campus outside Atlanta, Georgia⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 17, 2026Trade press
DC BLOX Atlanta East Campus in Conyers Clears County Hurdle Others Cannot⚠️ Construction Review · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Atlanta now leads North America in data center construction, report says⚠️ WSB-TV · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Atlanta council members propose data center rules⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Atlanta utilities committee approves data center task force⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Atlanta utilities committee approves data center task force⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Gigawatt-scale data center in Atlanta, Georgia, withdrawn by developer⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Atlanta-area data center, power plant accused of building generators without permit🛑 WABE · Jul 7, 2026Local press
DataBank files for 200MW data center campus outside Atlanta, Georgia🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Jun 22, 2026Trade press
Other coverage (12)
Metro Atlanta colleges partner with Microsoft to train workers for data center boom⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 30, 2026
Thor Equities Plans $1B Data Center In North Georgia: The Atlanta Deal Sheet⚠️ bisnow.com · Sep 10, 2026Trade press
Where are new data centers being built? Atlanta metro takes top spot⚠️ USA Today · Sep 8, 2026National press
Ask Atlanta: Are Georgia's data centers worth the cost?⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
22-year-old woman killed in NW Atlanta shooting⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Atlanta eyes new rules for data centers amid community concerns⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center task force OK’d; Another Flock cop; Storms batter metro Atlanta⚠️ 97.5 Glory FM · Aug 18, 2026
City of Atlanta to establish 'Data Center Task Force.' What does it do?⚠️ USA Today · Aug 17, 2026National press
Why Massive Data Centers Are Impacting Metro Atlanta Real Estate Club école Privée (nN0HhMszz4)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Atlanta will consider data center task force⚠️ The Georgia Virtue · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Atlanta will consider data center task force⚠️ The Black Chronicle · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Atlanta will consider data center task force⚠️ The Center Square · Aug 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Mount Pleasant, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

27 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 19 outlets. 21× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant” (WPR, 2026-09-29).

Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount PleasantWPR · Sep 29, 2026Local press

All 27 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (21)
Mount Pleasant leaders to talk data center moratorium🛑 Charleston City Paper · Sep 8, 2026
Mount Pleasant leaders to consider temporary moratorium on data center proposals🛑 WCBD News 2 · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant not ideal spot for 'thirsty' data centers. Committee advances potential ban anyway.🛑 Post and Courier · Sep 2, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant considers moratorium on data centers🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant leaders recommend a moratorium on data center development🛑 WCBD News 2 · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant leaders recommend a moratorium on data center development🛑 Yahoo · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Mount Pleasant considers moratorium on data centers🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant considers moratorium on data centers🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 31, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 WFSB · Aug 31, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 KFVS12 · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 WALB · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 fox5vegas.com · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 KPTV · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 WSMV · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 KOLD · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 fox10tv.com · Aug 30, 2026Local press
VIDEO: Mount Pleasant weighs data center moratorium🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Mount Pleasant to talk restrictions on data centers as growing number of SC counties ban them🛑 Post and Courier · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (5)
Mount Pleasant data center noise complaints, lawsuit filed🔊 FOX6 News Milwaukee · Jul 13, 2026Local press
Wisconsin neighbors sue Microsoft, saying new data center noise never lets up🔊 The Cool Down · Jul 7, 2026
Wisconsin Residents Sue Microsoft Over Fairwater Data Center Noise🔊 streamlinefeed.co.ke · Jul 4, 2026
Microsoft sued over noise complaints at new Mount Pleasant data center facility🔊 WPR · Jul 2, 2026Local press
Residents sue Microsoft over noise from Mount Pleasant data center🔊 WISN · Jul 2, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant⚠️ WPR · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Jackson, MS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

27 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 20 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick Jackson” (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2026-09-29).

Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick JacksonThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 29, 2026Local press

All 27 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (10)
Keisha Lance Bottoms calls for pause on new data centers, Rick Jackson is forcing them onto communities🛑 Atlanta Daily World · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Jackson Votes To Ban Data Centers🛑 Jersey Shore Online · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Jackson implements data center moratorium -🛑 Smoky Mountain News · Aug 26, 2026
Jackson Becomes 38th New Jersey Town to Ban Data Centers🛑 Insider NJ · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Jackson Becomes 38th New Jersey Town to Ban Data Centers🛑 Insider NJ · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Center Ban Introduced In Jackson🛑 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 24, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Center Ban Introduced In Jackson🛑 Jersey Shore Online · Aug 24, 2026Local press
What Roth's Watching: Jackson personal property ordinance, data center debate returns to Mason, and more⚠️ WKAR · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Jackson signals intent to explore data center sites weeks after moratorium🛑 The Clarion-Ledger · Aug 11, 2026Local press
‘Not ready for a data center’: Jackson City Council approves moratorium on data centers🛑 WLBT · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Change at SCOGA; Ga.'s share of Meta settlement; Data center pushback; Jackson, Jones squabble continues⚠️ 97.5 Glory FM · Aug 27, 2026
Policy & legislation (2)
Georgia governor’s race: Where Bottoms and Jackson stand on data centers⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Rick Jackson unveils broad affordability plan in governor's race⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Bottoms, Jackson offer competing visions on data centers, Medicaid expansion at business luncheon⚠️ Griffin Daily News · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Other coverage (13)
Georgia’s downballot Republicans tie their hopes to Rick Jackson⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 29, 2026Local press
A Texas data center project puts Rick Jackson’s Georgia promises to the test⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 29, 2026Local press
NEW REPORT: “Texans Say Their Concerns Over Rick Jackson’s Data Center Project Are Being Ignored”⚠️ Democratic Party of Georgia · Sep 19, 2026
Where they stand: Jackson, Bottoms on data centers⚠️ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Bottoms, Jackson clash over data centers. Both have history with the industry.⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Bottoms, Jackson trade hypocrisy claims in bitter clash over Georgia data centers⚠️ Atlanta News First · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Bottoms, Jackson Clash Over Georgia Data Center Growth⚠️ Hoodline · Sep 14, 2026
Keisha Lance Bottoms says Rick Jackson's attack ads prompted confrontation⚠️ AJC.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Jackson visits Coast, Data Center Questions⚠️ thecurrentga.org · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Power & Politics: Data center drama; Jackson mayor receives threatening messages⚠️ News12 | Long Island · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Power & Politics: Data center drama; Jackson mayor receives threatening messages⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Aug 29, 2026Local press
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Slick Rick Jackson is “Very Pro Data Center” and Has Direct Financial Stake in These Facilities⚠️ Democratic Party of Georgia · Aug 27, 2026
Rick Jackson Endorsement And Data Center Boom Sostegno Economico (pi1l9CxN0F)⚠️ mshale.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press

KY (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

26 stories tracked since 2026-06-08 across 13 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Another Central KY city readies ban on hyperscale data center development” (WEKU, 2026-10-01).

Another Central KY city readies ban on hyperscale data center developmentWEKU · Oct 1, 2026Local press

All 26 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (8)
Another Central KY city readies ban on hyperscale data center development🛑 WEKU · Oct 1, 2026Local press
A data center ban or data center regulations? Catch up on Kentucky data center news.🛑 Kentucky Lantern · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Central Kentucky county implements data center ban to preserve farmland🛑 Lexington Herald Leader · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Kentucky hyperscale data center uses housing law against residents' zoning challenge🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 2, 2026
A county’s data center moratorium doesn’t include a small city considering huge project🛑 Kentucky Lantern · Aug 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
A Kentucky county passes a data center moratorium — with a city-sized hole🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Rural Kentucky county passes two-year data center moratorium🛑 WUKY · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Some Kentucky counties and cities are hitting pause on data centers🛑 Kentucky Lantern · Jun 8, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Water & environment (1)
Developer says KY data center with Anthropic ties meets new limits on environmental, energy impact⚠️ WEKU · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Noise & health (2)
Kentucky resident plays data center hum at meeting: 'Imagine hearing that 24 hours a day'🔊 The Cool Down · Sep 18, 2026
Kentucky resident plays data center hum at meeting: 'Imagine hearing that 24 hours a day'🔊 Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Community pushback (4)
Residents push back as Hopkinsville weighs future of data centers⚠️ Kentucky New Era · Sep 29, 2026
Christian County residents push back on data centers⚠️ Kentucky New Era · Sep 29, 2026
Residents raise concerns over proposed 50MW data center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
The data center fight in Kentucky is about democracy⚠️ Kentucky Lantern · Aug 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Projects & construction (2)
Burgin city council member walks out to stop a vote for a proposed data center project⚠️ Kentucky Lantern · Sep 9, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Kentucky Family Turns Down $26 Million To Build Data Center On Their Farm As 7 In 10 Americans Don't Want A Data Center Near Them⚠️ 24/7 Wall St. · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Other coverage (9)
A Kentucky law meant to increase housing is now being wielded by a data center developer⚠️ Kentucky Lantern · Aug 27, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data center could help lower cost of Kentucky Power cooling tower project, AG says💧 WEKU · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Kentucky Neighbors Call For More Data Center Transparency, This West Virginia Morning⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Kentucky leaders debate role in AI data center boom⚠️ WKYT · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Kentucky leaders debate role in AI data center boom⚠️ WKYT · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Economic study finds KY data center could generate up to $435M in revenue💸 Lexington Herald Leader · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Hyperscale Data Centers Provoke Bipartisan Outrage Across Kentucky⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Hyperscale data centers provoke bipartisan outrage across Kentucky⚠️ lpm.org · Aug 17, 2026
Beshear issues executive order to protect against ‘harmful impacts’ of data centers⚖️ Kentucky Lantern · Aug 6, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Northern Virginia, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

26 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 21 outlets. 22× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farm Closing After 36 Years” (Northern Virginia Magazine, 2026-09-28).

Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farm Closing After 36 YearsNorthern Virginia Magazine · Sep 28, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
Loudoun County, the heart of Northern Virginia’s Data Center Alley, advanced a 12-month pause on new legislative data center and substation applications on September 16, 2026.🛑 Energy News Beat · Sep 16, 2026
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Resident Flight Over Data Centers Tests Northern Virginia’s Housing Appeal⚠️ Propmodo · Sep 2, 2026
Policy & legislation (2)
Northern Virginia 2026 Midterm Voter Guide: Congressional Candidates⚠️ WAMU · Sep 25, 2026Local press
‘A Trojan horse’: Northern Virginia congressman pushes national data center legislation⚠️ WTOP News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Microsoft ordered nearly $3M fine for air pollution from Northern Virginia data center🏭 WJLA · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (2)
LEO Construction Company Supports Northern Virginia’s Growing Data Center Corridor⚠️ Associated Construction Publications · Sep 1, 2026
AWS Outage Puts Northern Virginia Data Centers In The Spotlight Off Campus (9hXCOk5TvF)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (19)
Northern Virginia Christmas Tree Farm Closing After 36 Years⚠️ Northern Virginia Magazine · Sep 28, 2026
People who live near data centers in northern Virginia have opinions about how to manage them.⚠️ IslanderNews.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data center consultant CEO accused of killing real estate agent wife in Northern Virginia⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Colleagues mourn Northern Virginia real estate agent killed in suspected domestic shooting⚠️ FOX 5 DC · Sep 23, 2026Local press
One county in northern Virginia holds more than 300 data centres and is routinely said to carry around 70 percent of the world's internet traffic. The local utility now has more requests for power than it can connect, and the queue is measured in years.💸 Space Daily · Sep 17, 2026Local press
News | Data center contractor leases nearly 1 million square feet along bustling Northern Virginia corridor⚠️ CoStar · Sep 14, 2026
J.E. Richards, Maker of Data Center Components, Signs Massive Northern Virginia Lease⚠️ Commercial Observer · Sep 14, 2026Trade press
Data center contractor inks nearly 1M-square-foot industrial lease in Northern Virginia⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 14, 2026
Northern Virginia's Data Center Continues To Grow But Challenges Rise For Local Communities Drinking (dPnXdQLNeK)⚠️ Mshale · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Is Digital Realty Trust (NYSE:DLR) Doubling Down on Northern Virginia?⚠️ Kalkine Media · Sep 2, 2026
I.B.E.W's Don Slaiman: Home prices are going up in Northern Virginia as data centers are built⚠️ CNBC · Sep 1, 2026National press
Landover Cooling Tower Service Opens Northern Virginia Office, Names Omar McKee💧 citybiz · Sep 1, 2026
SuperNoVa: Northern Virginia benefits from aerospace boom⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 30, 2026Trade press
AWS Outage Puts Northern Virginia Data Centers In The Spotlight Shaq (FKYyy4daRa)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Data Centers, Shopping Centers & Community: What’s Next In Northern Virginia Sergeant (ebUNjFnqfW)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Northern Virginia still leads global data center capacity⚠️ TechRadar · Aug 23, 2026National press
Northern Virginia still leads global data center capacity⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 23, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data Centers Vault Northern Virginia To CRE Top Spot⚠️ CRE Daily · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data Centers Vault Northern Virginia To CRE Top Spot⚠️ Yahoo Finance · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator

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▶ Growing concerns over data center noise in northern VirginiaYouTube

CA (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

26 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 23 outlets. 16× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts” (insideenergyandenvironment.com, 2026-09-25).

California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impactsinsideenergyandenvironment.com · Sep 25, 2026

All 26 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (1)
California’s next data center ban could be in this Inland Empire city🛑 pressenterprise.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
New Jersey, New York, and California sue after Trump pays $4 billion to scrap offshore wind leases💸 The Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026
The high-stakes legal battle over one of California’s largest proposed data centers — and what it means⚖️ San Francisco Chronicle · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (2)
Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers⚠️ Business Insider · Sep 22, 2026National press
San Jose Residents Push Back as California and Congress Move to Regulate Data‑Center Costs⚠️ forth.news · Sep 17, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (2)
A California Utility, Its Grid Operator and Google on AI Power Demand💸 Broadband Breakfast · Sep 15, 2026
AI Footprint: Kiel job profiles, ERCOT data-center audit, and California AI auditors⚠️ Buttondown · Sep 13, 2026
Water & environment (5)
California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts💧 insideenergyandenvironment.com · Sep 25, 2026
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water use💧 The Verge · Sep 21, 2026National press
AI Data Centers Are Using More Water Than California Cities💧 Gadget Review · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data Centers Use More Water Than California Cities, Study Says💧 Bloomberg Government News · Aug 25, 2026Wire service
Data Centers Use More Water Than California Cities, Study Says💧 Bloomberg Law News · Aug 25, 2026Wire service
Community pushback (2)
California voters oppose new data centers, poll finds⚠️ Politico · Sep 24, 2026National press
Backlash over data centers hits California, and the midterms⚠️ Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
This rural, California county approved a massive new data center. Then it changed its mind.⚠️ CalMatters · Jun 23, 2026
Other coverage (11)
California, Texas Put Data Centers to Infrastructure Test⚠️ Environment+Energy Leader · Sep 25, 2026
Texas And California Tighten Data Center Rules⚠️ bisnow.com · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Map of California data centers: See where projects are operating or planned near you⚠️ San Francisco Chronicle · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Texas and California just introduced new data center rules⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Texas and California just introduced new data center rules⚠️ TechRadar · Sep 22, 2026National press
Cities get more say in data center development under new California laws⚠️ smartcitiesdive.com · Sep 22, 2026
Texas Halts AI Data Center Permits, California Mandates Disclosures🛑 조선일보 · Sep 22, 2026International press
California enacts data center laws giving communities more control over facilities⚠️ CBS News · Sep 21, 2026National press
Newsom clamps down on California data centers as voters turn against the industry⚠️ CalMatters · Sep 21, 2026
This California city became a model for resisting data centers⚠️ marketplace.org · Sep 8, 2026National press
California Plan Cracking Down on Data Centers Heads to Newsom⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 1, 2026Wire service

Virginia Beach, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 21

26 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 14 outlets. 22× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits” (The Black Chronicle, 2026-08-21).

Virginia Beach pauses new data center permitsThe Black Chronicle · Aug 21, 2026Local press

All 26 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (22)
Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits🛑 The Black Chronicle · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits🛑 AOL.com · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach pauses new data center permits🛑 The Center Square · Aug 20, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Virginia Beach pauses new hyperscale data centers for one year, more headlines🛑 Virginia Mercury · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach pauses new hyperscale data centers for one year, more headlines🛑 cbs19news.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach pauses new hyperscale data centers for one year🛑 Yahoo · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach pauses new hyperscale data centers for one year🛑 13newsnow.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach city council approves 12-month moratorium on new data center applications🛑 WTKR · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach city council approves 12-month moratorium on new data center applications🛑 Yahoo · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach pauses new large-scale data centers for one year🛑 13newsnow.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach pauses new large-scale data centers for one year🛑 Yahoo · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach pauses new large-scale data centers for one year🛑 13newsnow.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach pauses new large-scale data centers for one year🛑 Yahoo · Aug 19, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach city council approves 12-month moratorium on new data center applications🛑 WTKR · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach City Council to discuss data center moratorium🛑 Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach City Council to discuss data center moratorium🛑 13newsnow.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach considers 12-month pause on new data center applications to determine best regulations🛑 WTKR · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach considers 12-month pause on new data center applications to determine best regulations🛑 WTKR · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach considers 12-month pause on new data center applications to determine best regulations🛑 yahoo.com · Aug 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Virginia Beach weighs a 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Virginia Beach mulls data center moratorium until it can devise regulations🛑 WHRO · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (2)
Globalinx buys land in Virginia Beach to expand CLS campus⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 18, 2026Trade press
Virginia Beach sells land for colocation data center expansion⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Other coverage (2)
Virginia Beach City Council votes against data centers⚠️ WAVY.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Globalinx to purchase Virginia Beach land for colocation data center⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 17, 2026Trade press

Chicago, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

25 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 20 outlets. 14× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers” (Chicago Construction News, 2026-09-29).

Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centersChicago Construction News · Sep 29, 2026

All 25 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (17)
Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 Chicago Construction News · Sep 29, 2026
Chicago Tonight | Chicago Data Center Moratorium Stalled, But City Council Still Took Action | Season 2026🛑 PBS · Sep 29, 2026National press
Energy Benchmarks, Possible Moratorium Among the Topics Driving Chicago’s Data Center Discussion🛑 WTTW News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Chicago Introduces Moratorium to Halt Data Centers as AI Grid Costs Hit Residential Bills💸 Tech Times · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson seeking data center moratorium while Ald. Bill Conway seeks immediate regulations💸 CBS News · Sep 23, 2026National press
One-year ban on new data center construction in Chicago proposed by Mayor Johnson🛑 NBC 5 Chicago · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Chicago mayor proposes data center moratorium while city develops regulatory framework🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 23, 2026
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Floats Data Center Moratorium🛑 therealdeal.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Illinois Quick Hits: Chicago data center moratorium ordinance proposed🛑 The Center Square · Sep 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Year-Long Ban On New Data Centers Pitched By Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson🛑 blockclubchicago.org · Sep 23, 2026
Chicago proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 Axios · Sep 23, 2026National press
Chicago City Council could tackle data centers, rental ordinances Wednesday⚠️ ABC7 Chicago · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes Chicago data center moratorium: ‘We can’t wait’🛑 Chicago Tribune · Sep 23, 2026National press
Watch Chicago Mayor Demands Data Center Moratorium🛑 Bloomberg.com · Aug 13, 2026Wire service
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order for stricter data center regulations, calls for a temporary moratorium🛑 CBS News · Aug 11, 2026National press
Chicago Mayor Demands Data Center Moratorium After Backlash🛑 Bloomberg.com · Aug 11, 2026Wire service
Chicago Tonight | Johnson Calls for Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers | Season 2026🛑 PBS · Aug 11, 2026National press
Policy & legislation (1)
Mayor Brandon Johnson to sign executive order regulating data centers in Chicago⚠️ ABC7 Chicago · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Chicago has abundant water. Data center developers want a taste.💧 Chicago Reader · Sep 3, 2026
Community pushback (3)
Growing Pushback Against Data Centers in Chicago, Colorado, and Massachusetts⚠️ ConstructConnect News · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Residents Raise Concerns About Data Centers, WGN Site⚠️ journal-topics.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Growing Pushback Against Data Centers in Chicago, Colorado, and Massachusetts⚠️ ConstructConnect News · Aug 12, 2026Trade press
Projects & construction (1)
Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’⚠️ The Hill · Sep 23, 2026National press
Other coverage (2)
What Does Sustainable Data Center Development Look Like? Chicago Working Group Makes Recommendations⚠️ WTTW · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Data Centers Are Popping Up All Over Chicago. Here's Where — And Why They're Controversial⚠️ Block Club Chicago · Aug 12, 2026

El Paso, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

23 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 12 outlets. 21× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “Texas Lt. Governor addresses data centers during El Paso campaign stop” (KTSM 9 News, 2026-09-29).

Texas Lt. Governor addresses data centers during El Paso campaign stopKTSM 9 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press

All 23 headlines

Policy & legislation (7)
Texas Lt. Governor addresses data centers during El Paso campaign stop⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
El Paso City Council voices frustration about data centers, sends letter to Gov. Abbott⚠️ spectrumlocalnews.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data center boom enters Texas governor’s race as Meta builds $14B El Paso campus⚠️ KFOX · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center boom enters Texas governor’s race as Meta builds $14B El Paso campus⚠️ KFOX · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Data center boom enters Texas governor’s race as Meta builds $14B El Paso campus⚠️ KFOX · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Texas governor candidate Hinojosa calls for special session on data centers during El Paso campaign stop⚠️ El Paso Matters · Aug 31, 2026
Meta backs Gov. Abbott data center standards, won't end El Paso tax deal🏠 El Paso Times · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (1)
City asks state to extend data center electricity cost protections to Borderland ratepayer💸 KFOX · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
El Paso seeks statewide protections for residents from data center costs⚠️ El Paso Times · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (14)
Meta to hold eight El Paso meetings this fall as data center agreement talks advance⚠️ KFOX · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Hinojosa Talks Data Centers in El Paso⚠️ KSST Radio · Sep 2, 2026Local press
RECAP: Gina Hinojosa Talks Data Centers, the Economy, and Schools Campaigning in El Paso⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Sep 1, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Hinojosa calls for emergency Texas data-center session: El Paso Matters⚠️ Blockspace Media · Sep 1, 2026
Gina Hinojosa speaks on data centers, affordability in El Paso campaign visit⚠️ KVIA · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Gina Hinojosa slams Texas data center policies in El Paso visit⚠️ yahoo.com · Aug 31, 2026Press release / aggregator
Gina Hinojosa slams Texas data center policies in El Paso visit⚠️ El Paso Times · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Gina Hinojosa blasts data center development in Texas at El Paso event⚠️ kens5.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
El Paso seeks clarity on Abbott’s data center rules⚠️ ktsm.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
El Paso County asks Abbott to address ‘rapid growth’ of data centers in Texas⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
El Paso seeks clarity on Abbott’s data center rules⚠️ KTSM 9 News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Opinion: El Paso deserves a voice in Texas data center policy⚠️ El Paso Matters · Aug 14, 2026
Will Meta’s new Texas commitments apply in El Paso? State Senator wants answers⚠️ ktsm.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
BlackRock takes majority ownership of Meta’s massive El Paso data center. Here’s what to know.⚠️ El Paso Matters · Aug 9, 2026

Grant County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 19

23 stories tracked since 2025-10-10 across 2 outlets. 18× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Data centers on trial at Marion town hall” (Chronicle-Tribune, 2026-09-19).

Data centers on trial at Marion town hallChronicle-Tribune · Sep 19, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (3)
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Backs Data Center Moratorium in Grant County, Champions Two Bills to Protect New Mexicans from Data Center Costs💸 Representative Gabe Vasquez | (.gov) · Sep 16, 2026Official / .gov
Comms. sign official data center moratorium🛑 Chronicle-Tribune · Mar 17, 2026Local press
Commissioners pass data center moratorium🛑 Chronicle-Tribune · Mar 7, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Gas City Mayor Bill Rock's 2025 end of year reflections💸 Chronicle-Tribune · Dec 25, 2025Local press
Noise & health (1)
Alliance Health Centers extend partnership to Grant County🏭 Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Mayor walks away from proposed data center project⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Other coverage (17)
Data centers on trial at Marion town hall⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 19, 2026Local press
What Grant County’s Data-Center Debate Reveals About the Physical Cost of the AI Cloud⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Mack Up Your Mind: We should care about more than just data centers | Opinion⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Marion Awards $75,000 to Strengthen Opioid Recovery⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Ribbon cutting celebration for Matthews Greenspace⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Gas City's Little Free Libraries⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Meet Marion writer Wyatt Brown⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Data center subcommittee wraps up initial draft review⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Data center subcommittee wraps up initial draft review⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Data Centers: The First Applicant Should Not Write the Rulebook | Opinion⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Jul 25, 2026Local press
Area Plan receives data center development inquiry⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Jul 11, 2026Local press
Grant County Community Calendar⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Grant County Community Calendar⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Jun 20, 2026Local press
No vote planned as data center rumors circulate⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Jan 20, 2026Local press
Gas City Fire Department prepping for NYE celebration | News⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Dec 4, 2025Local press
Grant County woman arrested for allegedly pawning stolen property⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Oct 24, 2025Local press
Fall Market fills downtown Converse⚠️ Chronicle-Tribune · Oct 10, 2025Local press

Merrillville, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 18

23 stories tracked since 2024-08-15 across 6 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 months” (Chicago Tribune, 2026-07-18).

Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 monthsChicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2026National press

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Merrillville council extends data center moratorium by 6 months🛑 Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2026National press
Merrillville Council OKs year data center moratorium🛑 Northwest Indiana Business Magazine · May 28, 2026
Merrillville Council OKs year data center moratorium🛑 Northwest Indiana Business Magazine · May 28, 2026
Merrillville approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 nwitimes.com · May 27, 2026Local press
Merrillville approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 nwitimes.com · May 27, 2026Local press
Merrillville officials place one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Chicago Tribune · May 27, 2026National press
Merrillville rezones 180 acres for potential data center🛑 Chicago Tribune · Sep 13, 2024National press
Policy & legislation (1)
$2 billion in data center projects flooding into Merrillville💸 nwitimes.com · Nov 24, 2024Local press
Projects & construction (6)
Developer looking to invest up to $900 million in Merrillville data center that would bring hundreds of jobs⚠️ nwitimes.com · Sep 10, 2024Local press
Two more data centers proposed for Merrillville, where $900 million data center already being considered⚠️ nwitimes.com · Apr 22, 2025Local press
Developer looking to build $500M data center in Merrillville⚠️ nwitimes.com · Nov 22, 2024Local press
Proposed data center project could bring $600M investment to Merrillville⚠️ Inside INdiana Business · Nov 21, 2024
Two more data centers proposed for Merrillville, where $900 million data center already being considered⚠️ nwitimes.com · Nov 14, 2024Local press
Proposed Merrillville data center gets favorable recommendation from citizen advisory committee⚠️ Lakeshore Public Media · Sep 10, 2024Local press
Other coverage (9)
Merrillville council waits on AG before acting on ICE warehouse resolution⚠️ nwitimes.com · Jul 15, 2026Local press
Merrillville reschedules data center informational event for July 16⚠️ nwitimes.com · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Merrillville explores data center ballot question amid revenue squeeze⚠️ Chicago Tribune · May 24, 2026National press
Panduit making progress on Merrillville warehouse⚠️ Northwest Indiana Business Magazine · Mar 19, 2025
Merrillville welcoming data centers as major generators of tax revenue🏠 nwitimes.com · Dec 4, 2024Local press
Merrillville welcoming data centers as major generators of tax revenue🏠 nwitimes.com · Dec 4, 2024Local press
$2B+ in Data Center Projects Planned for Merrillville, Ind.⚠️ GovTech · Nov 25, 2024Trade press
Business news: School supplies donation and data center committee in Merrillville⚠️ Chicago Tribune · Aug 26, 2024National press
Merrillville to form data center advisory committee⚠️ Northwest Indiana Business Magazine · Aug 15, 2024

Charlotte, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

22 stories tracked since 2026-05-26 across 13 outlets. 18× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Charlotte City Council Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extension” (wbt.com, 2026-10-01).

Charlotte City Council Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extensionwbt.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (19)
Charlotte City Council Sets Oct. 12 Hearing on Data Center Moratorium Extension🛑 wbt.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Charlotte moves closer to extending data center moratorium by 11 months🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 29, 2026
How Long Will Charlotte, N.C., Extend Data Center Moratorium?🛑 GovTech · Sep 29, 2026Trade press
Charlotte City Council eyes data center moratorium extension🛑 WSOC TV · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Charlotte officials discuss extending data center moratorium during District 5 town hall🛑 FOX8 WGHP · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Charlotte Reviews Water Rate Structure for Data Centers as Moratorium Continues💧 Country 103.7 · Sep 14, 2026
Charlotte considers extending data center moratorium as residents weigh in🛑 WCNC · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Charlotte considers extending data center moratorium as residents weigh in🛑 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Charlotte considers extending data center moratorium as residents weigh in🛑 Yahoo · Sep 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center debate: Charlotte leaders consider changes to moratorium🛑 WCNC · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Charlotte leaders discuss findings from data center study, propose extending moratorium🛑 Queen City News · Sep 9, 2026
Charlotte could extend data center moratorium under new proposal🛑 Charlotte Observer · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Charlotte's Data Center Moratorium Hits Midpoint🛑 Bisnow · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
'Data centers are not priorities over citizens': Charlotte mulls policy as moratorium ticks away🛑 WFAE · Aug 21, 2026Local press
'Data centers are not priorities over citizens': Charlotte mulls policy as moratorium ticks away🛑 WFAE · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Charlotte To Host Six Public Meetings on Data Centers Moratorium in September🛑 Country 103.7 · Aug 14, 2026
Another fast-growing Charlotte suburb OKs data center pause — this time for a year🛑 Charlotte Observer · Aug 13, 2026Local press
As Charlotte weighs data center moratorium, experts warn of growing climate impacts🛑 WCNC · Jun 8, 2026Local press
East Charlotte residents, activists speak out at public hearing over proposed data center moratorium🛑 WCNC · May 26, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Will new data centers spike Charlotte water bills? Here’s what officials say💧 Charlotte Observer · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Charlotte holds community meetings to hear residents' concerns about data centers⚠️ WRAL · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
What can Charlotte actually control when it comes to data centers?⚠️ WCNC · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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MD (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

22 stories tracked since 2026-06-30 across 17 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Fake Equinix Data Center Image Circulates in St. Mary’s” (- The Southern Maryland Chronicle, 2026-10-01).

Fake Equinix Data Center Image Circulates in St. Mary’s- The Southern Maryland Chronicle · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (6)
Maryland County Downgrades Potential Data Center Ban to Pause🛑 govtech.com · Sep 22, 2026Trade press
How 2 political outsiders led the push for Maryland’s first data center ban🛑 The Baltimore Banner · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Maryland Under Pressure as Local Moratoriums Supercharge Opposition to Data Centers🛑 Inside Climate News · Sep 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
MARYLAND: Town council bans data centers🛑 thegazette.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Maryland must adopt a data center moratorium | GUEST COMMENTARY🛑 Baltimore Sun · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Maryland county adopts a two-year moratorium on data center development🛑 Spotlight PA · Jul 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Policy & legislation (3)
Spanberger proposes slate of data center regulations, puts first directives in motion⚠️ Maryland Matters · Sep 26, 2026
Maryland Sets AI Guardrails as States Confront Data Center Boom⚠️ Newsweek · Sep 24, 2026National press
FERC Order Bolsters Maryland Case Against Billions in Data Center Grid Costs💸 Inside Climate News · Jun 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Natural Gas Dominates PJM’s First Reformed Grid Queue, Driven by Data-Center Demand⚠️ - The Southern Maryland Chronicle · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Maryland data center developers offer residents biggest-ever US community benefits package as big tech seeks to quell fears — $110 million deal includes $30 million elementary school, water reclamation system, and more💧 Tom's Hardware · Sep 14, 2026National press
Community pushback (2)
A Maryland county turned down $110M to fight data centers, but they are going up anyway⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Maryland residents got a pro-data center text linked to an ‘interfaith’ website. Who’s behind it?⚠️ Religion News Service · Jul 17, 2026
Projects & construction (1)
Maryland Prepares New Restrictions on Data Center Construction⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 23, 2026Wire service
Other coverage (8)
Fake Equinix Data Center Image Circulates in St. Mary’s⚠️ - The Southern Maryland Chronicle · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Maryland Joins Virginia in Tightening Data Center Rules With New Accountability Framework⚠️ Broadband Breakfast · Sep 28, 2026
Maryland is shutting the door on the data center boom | EDITORIAL⚠️ Baltimore Sun · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Virginia, Maryland Tighten Data Center Rules as Scrutiny Intensifies⚠️ Commercial Observer · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Out-of-state drivers owe Maryland $818M in unpaid tolls and penalties⚠️ kmph.com · Sep 7, 2026Local press
GALLERY: Storms wreak havoc across DC, Maryland and Virginia⚠️ WPEC · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Moore and Cox differ on data centers at Maryland conference⚠️ Maryland Matters · Aug 15, 2026
Greens take on data centers, a literal hat trick by Kagan, Tablada retires, in political notes⚠️ Maryland Matters · Aug 14, 2026

FL (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 28

22 stories tracked since 2026-06-29 across 16 outlets. 17× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on data centers” (Florida Politics, 2026-09-28).

Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on data centersFlorida Politics · Sep 28, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (4)
Angie Nixon wants to co-sponsor Bernie Sanders’ federal moratorium on data centers🛑 Florida Politics · Sep 28, 2026
Miami Lakes to consider data center ban🛑 Florida Politics · Sep 10, 2026
Florida Village Council to bring back data center moratorium vote🛑 Treasure Coast News · Sep 8, 2026
Charlie Crist promises 1-year moratorium on data centers if elected, at least🛑 Florida Politics · Aug 15, 2026
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Florida Democrats court GOP voters who fear data centers⚖️ Politico · Sep 22, 2026National press
Community pushback (7)
Here’s a toolkit to help Florida residents combat large-scale AI data centers⚠️ Creative Loafing Tampa Bay · Sep 25, 2026
Florida data center developers table request amid protest, for now⚠️ tcpalm.com · Sep 17, 2026
Florida residents are raising the alarms over data centers and AI. Where do Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand?⚠️ Creative Loafing Tampa · Sep 16, 2026
What Florida residents should know about AI data centers⚠️ Florida Today · Sep 13, 2026
How a donkey named Eloise became a symbol in the fight against Florida data centers⚠️ Miami Herald · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Data center opposition faces newest test in Florida’s primary elections⚠️ Politico · Aug 16, 2026National press
Amid stark opposition, data center developers think twice about Florida⚠️ Politico · Jun 29, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
Florida surf park approved in 2020 could be scrapped for data center, retail hub⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 10, 2026
Other coverage (9)
Florida Democrats want data centers to be halted, while Republicans believe it's the future⚠️ NBC 6 South Florida · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Florida data center developers host open house to praise benefits⚠️ Bradenton Herald · Sep 22, 2026Local press
20 data centers are operating or planned in Florida as candidates clash⚠️ IslanderNews.com · Sep 20, 2026Local press
David Jolly, Byron Donalds turn AI data centers into Florida campaign battleground⚠️ WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Amazon Leo files for three new 6-antenna ground stations in Florida, Minnesota, and Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 7, 2026Trade press
Donalds Supports Local Community Control Over AI Data Centers in Florida⚠️ Floridian Press · Sep 3, 2026
New David Jolly ad attacks Byron Donalds for data center support⚠️ Florida Politics · Sep 1, 2026
Data center concerns unseat council members in local Florida election⚠️ Treasure Coast News · Aug 21, 2026
Could the GOP Lose Florida Over Data Centers?⚠️ Mother Jones · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Lubbock, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

22 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 16 outlets. 16× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Lubbock data center moratorium” (KCBD, 2026-09-23).

Lubbock data center moratoriumKCBD · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (16)
Lubbock data center moratorium🛑 KCBD · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Lubbock data center moratorium🛑 KCBD · Sep 23, 2026Local press
City council adopts resolution regarding large-scale data centers in Lubbock, starting process for potential moratorium🛑 KCBD · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Lubbock City Council schedules public hearing for data center moratorium🛑 HPPR · Sep 3, 2026
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 KCBD · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 Cleveland 19 News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 fox10tv.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 KOLD · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 WFSB · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 AZ Family · Aug 18, 2026
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 WBTV · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 WALB · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 fox34.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium petition heads to Lubbock City Council🛑 KCBD · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (3)
Lubbock City Council Moves To Regulate Data Center Construction⚠️ texasscorecard.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott brings affordability plan, AI data center rules to Lubbock⚠️ fox34.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Gov. Abbott brings affordability plan, AI data center rules to Lubbock⚠️ KCBD · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Small plots of land fuel big suspicions among Lubbock residents, who fear it’s for a data center⚠️ The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Other coverage (2)
Where Are All The Data Centers In Lubbock Located?⚠️ KFYO · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Citizens talk AI data centers, concrete batch plant at Lubbock council⚠️ Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Mason County, WV

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

22 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 16 outlets. 19× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “$12B Data Center Coming to Mason County, WV – Where’s the Gas?” (Marcellus Drilling News, 2026-09-09).

$12B Data Center Coming to Mason County, WV – Where’s the Gas?Marcellus Drilling News · Sep 9, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
2,080 acres rezoned for data center development plan in Mason County🛑 Lexington Herald Leader · May 28, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (4)
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announces new $12B data center project for Mason County, W.Va.⚠️ WCHS · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Morrisey announces $12 billion data center project in Mason County💸 WCHS Network · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Gov. Morrisey announced new $12B data center in Mason County⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Mason County Data Center Reportedly Nets Muli-Billion Dollar Client💸 West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
‘Total shocker’: Residents react to second data center coming to Mason County⚠️ WSAZ · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Mason County residents press commissioners on new data center⚠️ WSAZ · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (15)
$12B Data Center Coming to Mason County, WV – Where’s the Gas?⚠️ Marcellus Drilling News · Sep 9, 2026
New data center project coming to Mason County, WV spearheaded by Florida-based real estate group⚠️ The Register-Herald · Sep 8, 2026Trade press
New data center project coming to Mason County, WV spearheaded by Florida-based real estate group⚠️ Bluefield Daily Telegraph · Sep 8, 2026Local press
New data center project coming to Mason County, WV spearheaded by Florida-based real estate group⚠️ West Virginia Watch · Sep 8, 2026
New data center project coming to Mason County, W.Va., spearheaded by Florida-based real estate group⚠️ newsfromthestates.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
New data center project coming to Mason County, WV spearheaded by Florida-based real estate group⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
Second Certified Data Center Announced For Mason County⚠️ West Virginia Public Broadcasting · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Morrisey hails state certifications for two Mason County data center projects⚠️ herald-dispatch.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Morrisey hails state certifications for two Mason County data center projects⚠️ coalvalleynews.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Morrisey hails state certifications for two Mason County data center projects⚠️ Charleston Gazette-Mail · Sep 3, 2026Local press
NScale data center in Mason County gets certification after months of negotitiations⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
NScale data center in Mason County gets certification after months of negotitiations⚠️ DC News Now · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Starwood Digital Ventures announces data center for Mason County⚠️ WSAZ · Sep 3, 2026Local press
AI company to spend $45B at Mason County data center⚠️ WOWK 13 News · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Report: Anthropic reaches $45B deal for computing at Nscale's Mason County data center⚠️ WCHS · Aug 27, 2026Local press

Kenilworth, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 20

22 stories tracked since 2026-02-26 across 11 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Community Rallies Against Giant Data Center Being Built In Kenilworth, New Jersey Nello Trocchia (2BAM1QqThw)” (Mshale, 2026-08-20).

Community Rallies Against Giant Data Center Being Built In Kenilworth, New Jersey Nello Trocchia (2BAM1QqThw)Mshale · Aug 20, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
Roselle Park Moves to Ban Data Centers, Seeks Answers on Kenilworth Project🛑 tapinto.net · May 23, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (6)
New Jersey Woman Flags a $1.8 Billion AI Plant Being Built in Her Neighborhood. Says It Will Use 200,000 Homes’ Worth of Energy💸 themarysue.com · Jul 7, 2026
Residents Plead With Kenilworth Officials To Reconsider Approved $1.8 Billion Data Center Project💸 Patch · Jun 26, 2026Local press
Backlash grows over $1.8 billion AI data center as New Jersey moves to strip tax breaks💸 The Cool Down · May 28, 2026
Residents Protest Kenilworth Data Center As Lawmakers Look To Eliminate Ai Tax Credits🏠 News12 | New Jersey · May 19, 2026Local press
A $1.8 billion AI data center is coming to this tiny N.J. town💸 NJ.com · Apr 29, 2026Local press
Amid Affordability Crisis, New Jersey Hands $250 Million Tax Break to Data Center🏠 Inside Climate News · Feb 26, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Community pushback (7)
A tiny N.J. borough approved a $1.8B AI data center — now its residents are fighting back⚠️ NJ.com · Jun 19, 2026Local press
Kenilworth Residents Rally Against Proposed Data Center Expansion Ahead Of Council Meeting⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Jun 17, 2026Local press
Meeting on AI data center in Kenilworth, N.J., called off, frustrating residents⚠️ CBS News · May 26, 2026National press
Protest Held Against and Support for Kenilworth Data Center⚠️ tapinto.net · May 21, 2026Local press
Data Center Coming to Kenilworth: What Union County Residents Have to Say⚠️ tapinto.net · May 13, 2026Local press
Union County Residents Protest Proposed AI Data Center in Kenilworth⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · May 7, 2026Local press
'We're going to have major issues.' Kenilworth residents push back against AI data center under construction⚖️ News12 | New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Anger Boils Over As Kenilworth Moves Ahead With Ai Data Center Proposal⚠️ News12 | New Jersey · Apr 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Community Rallies Against Giant Data Center Being Built In Kenilworth, New Jersey Nello Trocchia (2BAM1QqThw)⚠️ Mshale · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Kenilworth AI Data Center Takes Center Stage at Union Town Hall Meeting⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Cranford Mayor Addresses Misinformation Around Kenilworth AI Data Center Plans⚠️ Patch · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Company behind massive AI data center project launches training program with N.J. university⚠️ NJ.com · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Heated Data Center Debate In Union County Puts Kenilworth Master Plan on Hold⚠️ Patch · May 21, 2026Local press
Community rallies against giant data center being built in Kenilworth, New Jersey⚠️ ABC7 New York · May 14, 2026Local press
An Announcement from Kenilworth Mayor Linda Karlovitch Regarding CoreWeave⚠️ tapinto.net · Apr 23, 2026Local press

OH (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 29

21 stories tracked since 2026-03-18 across 15 outlets. 10× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, Ohio” (WCHS, 2026-09-29).

Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, OhioWCHS · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (4)
Should the state of Ohio ban property tax incentives for data centers?🛑 ohiocapitaljournal.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Legislation to ban tax abatements for data centers introduced in Ohio🛑 News-Herald · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Ohio governor candidate calls for ‘immediate moratorium’ on new data centers🛑 Cleveland.com · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Ohio hits pause on datacenter tax breaks draining its coffers🛑 The Register · Jun 1, 2026Trade press
Policy & legislation (16)
Candidates rune against data centers, but Ohio legislature didn’t get the memo⚠️ Ohio Capital Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Residents question tax breaks for data centers in Ohio🏠 tiffinohio.net · Sep 7, 2026
Candidates run against data centers, but Ohio legislature didn’t get the memo⚠️ Daily Kos · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Ohio legislation would require citizen approval for data centers⚠️ NBC4 WCMH-TV · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Ramaswamy wants data centers to pay Ohioans' electric bills💸 The Columbus Dispatch · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Ramaswamy says new Ohio data centers should pay residents’ electric bills💸 Cleveland.com · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Who’s to blame for Ohio’s soaring electric bills? Start with Mike DeWine and Jon Husted💸 Cleveland.com · Jul 31, 2026Local press
Sen. Jon Husted’s new bill targets data center electricity costs amid election fight💸 Cleveland.com · Jul 20, 2026Local press
EXPOSED: $1.3 Billion Grid Cost Gap Looms in AES Ohio Data Center Tariff, Manufacturers Warn💸 Scioto Post · Jun 23, 2026Local press
John Kasich gave Amazon, Meta, and Google billions in Ohio tax breaks — and nobody knew💸 Cleveland.com · Jun 11, 2026Local press
Ohio’s biggest data centers secured decades of tax breaks🏠 Cleveland.com · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Ohio lawmakers introduce sweeping new data center legislation⚠️ Ohio Capital Journal · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Ohio has committed at least $2.3 billion in sales tax breaks for data centers💸 Signal Ohio · Jun 9, 2026Local press
Crain’s editorial: Scrutiny of data center tax breaks is reasonable. It’s not anti-business, either.🏠 Crain's Cleveland Business · Jun 1, 2026
Calls for change as Ohio sales-tax break for data centers approaches $1.6 billion a year💸 News 5 Cleveland WEWS · May 25, 2026Local press
Ohio House Passes Bill Establishing the Ohio Data Center Study Commission💸 Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) · Mar 18, 2026Official / .gov
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, Ohio💸 WCHS · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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NY (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 28

20 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 16 outlets. 12× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Everyone in a Pennsylvania town gets $10K if data center is built – but they’re still pushing back: report” (New York Post, 2026-09-28).

Everyone in a Pennsylvania town gets $10K if data center is built – but they’re still pushing back: reportNew York Post · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (13)
A tiny town decides moratorium can’t stop NY’s biggest data center from moving in🛑 Syracuse.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
A tale of two cities: San Francisco banning data centers, while Santa Clara is building more🛑 New York Post · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Op-ed: What Hochul’s data center moratorium says about New York’s AI future🛑 Crain's New York Business · Sep 4, 2026
New York activists rally at Tesla site to demand stronger data center moratorium🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 30, 2026
The New York Data Center Moratorium is a Mistake: News Article🛑 Independent Institute · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Over 500 jurisdictions ban data center construction, threatening US’ pole position in AI race🛑 New York Post · Aug 10, 2026Local press
New York hit pause on big data centers. Here’s what it means for construction.🛑 Crain's New York Business · Aug 10, 2026
Data Center Bans Top 500 as New York, Texas Join Pushback🛑 The Information · Aug 9, 2026
Trump defends data centers, slams New York's 'terrible' moratorium🛑 usatoday.com · Jul 17, 2026National press
NEWSLETTER: New York issues moratorium on data centers⚖️ Reuters · Jul 16, 2026Wire service
Trump blasts New York AI data center moratorium, says state should change policy 'immediately'🛑 CNBC · Jul 15, 2026National press
New York State Pauses New Hyperscale Data Centers🛑 deceleration.news · Jul 15, 2026
New York State Gets One Step Closer to a Data Center Moratorium🛑 Inside Climate News · Jun 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Water & environment (1)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38K ChatGPT queries only use amount of water it takes to grow an almond💧 New York Post · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Other coverage (6)
Everyone in a Pennsylvania town gets $10K if data center is built – but they’re still pushing back: report⚠️ New York Post · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Hochul runs on halting data centers in new ad⚠️ City & State New York · Sep 23, 2026
Lawler Hits Conley on Data Centers, Sidesteps His Own Stance⚠️ New York Focus · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
How New York Is Restricting Data Centers⚠️ nytimes.com · Aug 18, 2026National press
From New York to Texas, states should respect local control on data centers⚠️ Fox News · Aug 17, 2026National press
What happens when data centers become obsolete? Hochul wants a plan for that⚠️ WXXI News · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Effingham, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 21

20 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 10 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center” (Georgia Recorder, 2026-09-21).

New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data centerGeorgia Recorder · Sep 21, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (6)
Effingham officials discuss data center ordinance⚠️ WSAV-TV · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Effingham residents sue county over zoning ordinance that allowed data center⚖️ WSAV-TV · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Savannah hits pause on data centers after OpenAI's Effingham proposal🛑 Savannah Morning News · Sep 1, 2026
Warnock calls for statewide data center moratorium after Effingham Co. visit🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Warnock calls for statewide data center moratorium after Effingham Co. visit🛑 yahoo.com · Aug 29, 2026Press release / aggregator
Warnock calls for statewide data center moratorium after Effingham Co. visit🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (4)
New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center⚖️ Georgia Recorder · Sep 21, 2026
New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center⚖️ News From The States · Sep 21, 2026
Second Lawsuit Targets Effingham IDA Over OpenAI Data Center⚖️ Effingham Herald · Sep 21, 2026Local press
New lawsuit alleges unfair secrecy around Effingham data center⚖️ thecurrentga.org · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
How much water will Effingham’s OpenAI data center need? A lot – but not on site.💧 thecurrentga.org · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Effingham Residents Press Commissioners Over OpenAI Data Center⚠️ Effingham Herald · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Georgia Power, OpenAI contract approved for Effingham center⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Effingham Planning Board Resignations Raise Data Center Questions⚠️ Effingham Herald · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Georgia PSC Takes Questions on OpenAI’s Effingham Data Center⚠️ Effingham Herald · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Senator criticizes lack of transparency on Effingham data center⚠️ Bryan County News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Warnock blasts OpenAI, Effingham for doing data center deal ‘in the dark’⚠️ AJC.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Warnock Criticizes Lack of Transparency on Effingham Data Center⚠️ Effingham Herald · Aug 28, 2026Local press
AI Data Centers: Answers To Effingham's Questions⚠️ Effingham Herald · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Project Camellia: Two public meetings set for Aug. 26 and 29 in Effingham⚠️ Bryan County News · Aug 20, 2026Local press

Jersey City, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 18

20 stories tracked since 2026-02-21 across 14 outlets. 16× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Gonnelli Wants Jersey City Mayor To Help Him Fight NJSEA On Data Centers” (patch.com, 2026-09-18).

Gonnelli Wants Jersey City Mayor To Help Him Fight NJSEA On Data Centerspatch.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press

All 20 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (16)
Jersey City Council bans A.I. data centers from being built in the industrial district🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council bans A.I. data centers from being built in the industrial district🛑 News12 | Long Island · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council votes to ban data centers on industrial property🛑 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Jersey City Council Votes To Ban Data Centers On Industrial Property🛑 News12 | Long Island · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council votes to ban data centers on industrial land🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council votes to ban data centers on industrial property🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council votes to ban data centers on industrial land🛑 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 22, 2026Press release / aggregator
Jersey City Council Unanimously Approves Ban on New Standalone Data Centers🛑 TAPinto · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council Unanimously Approves Ban on New Standalone Data Centers🛑 TAPinto · Aug 21, 2026Local press
After months of organizing, a New Jersey city voted 5-0 to ban data centers🛑 Yahoo · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
After months of organizing, a New Jersey city voted 5-0 to ban data centers🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 20, 2026
Jersey City bans data centers on industrial land🛑 6sqft · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Jersey City Council Bans Data Centers From Industrial Zones🛑 HudPost · Aug 20, 2026
Jersey City Council votes unanimously for ban on standalone data centers🛑 Hudson County View · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Jersey City wants to ban data centers on industrial property🛑 Audacy · Jul 17, 2026
Jersey City Bans Development of New Standalone Data Centers🛑 Jersey Digs · Jul 9, 2026
Community pushback (2)
Gonnelli Wants Jersey City Mayor To Help Him Fight NJSEA On Data Centers⚠️ patch.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Big Tech wants more data centers. Residents in this New Jersey city said not here.⚠️ Business Insider · Feb 21, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
Vineland, New Jersey city council approves DataOne expansion for Nebius AI data center⚠️ Blockspace Media · Aug 18, 2026
Other coverage (1)
Jersey City Business Administrator Designated Acting Mayor During Solomon's Out-of-State Trip⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 23, 2026Local press

Salix, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 10

20 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 11 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google” (KTIV, 2026-09-10).

Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with GoogleKTIV · Sep 10, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (18)
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ KTIV · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ KOLD · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ FOX5 Vegas · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ WALB · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ WLOX · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ KTIV · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix, IA city leaders discuss data center ordinance, future conversations with Google⚠️ Dakota News Now · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Salix moves to dismiss annexation lawsuit as data center moratorium fails⚖️ KTIV · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes no for data center moratorium🛑 KTIV · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 FOX5 Vegas · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 WALB · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 FOX5 Vegas · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 WBAY · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 Live 5 News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix City Council votes against data center moratorium🛑 WBRC · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Salix city council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Salix city council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Salix meeting on data center issue rescheduled to August 20 & residents voting Tuesday to fill city council vacancy⚖️ Siouxland Public Media · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Salix City Council postponing meeting due to threats⚠️ KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press

CO (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 30

19 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 15 outlets. 13× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Gabe Evans rips Democrats for blocking data center bill” (Colorado Politics, 2026-09-30).

Gabe Evans rips Democrats for blocking data center billColorado Politics · Sep 30, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
To build or to ban: Colorado municipalities grapple with data centers🛑 Denver Gazette · Sep 12, 2026Local press
To build or to ban: Colorado municipalities grapple with data centers🛑 Colorado Politics · Sep 12, 2026
Policy & legislation (1)
Gabe Evans rips Democrats for blocking data center bill💸 Colorado Politics · Sep 30, 2026
Water & environment (3)
Water, power, and jobs drive a Colorado county's early debate over data centers💧 The Cool Down · Aug 13, 2026
Tapped: Is water a problem for data centers in Colorado?💧 Colorado Politics · May 24, 2026
Colorado Can’t Afford the Water Needed for New Data Centers💧 Sierra Club · May 14, 2026
Community pushback (9)
Proposed Trident data center proposal in northeast sparks anger among residents⚠️ Sentinel Colorado · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Colorado’s largest data center could rise next to homes—without a public hearing⚠️ Daily Kos · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing⚠️ Pagosa Daily Post · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Colorado’s largest data center could rise next to homes — without a public hearing⚠️ Colorado Newsline · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing⚠️ planetizen.com · Sep 17, 2026
Colorado data centers move ahead fast, while public opposition grows⚠️ The Colorado Sun · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes — Without a Public Hearing⚠️ Capital & Main · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Industry warns of blackouts over data center opposition⚠️ Colorado County Citizen · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Xcel data center plan faces pushback from residents and advocates⚠️ Colorado Public Radio · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (3)
Northern Colorado county unanimously approves new GlobalAI data center⚠️ CBS News · Sep 10, 2026National press
Weld County officials approve construction of what could be the largest data center in the state⚠️ Colorado Public Radio · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Weld County officials vote to approve controversial data center⚠️ Colorado Public Radio · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Flexential secures $800 million credit for Colorado data centers⚠️ ColoradoBiz · Aug 19, 2026

Salem, OR

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

19 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 10 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “City attorney: Salem data center moratorium means Verrus can’t build until it expires” (Salem Reporter, 2026-09-22).

City attorney: Salem data center moratorium means Verrus can’t build until it expiresSalem Reporter · Sep 22, 2026Local press

All 19 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (12)
City attorney: Salem data center moratorium means Verrus can’t build until it expires🛑 Salem Reporter · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Salem pauses data center projects for 4 months🛑 KPTV · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Salem joins list of cities halting data center development with moratorium🛑 KATU · Sep 22, 2026Local press
See photos as Salem City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 Statesman Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Salem City Council votes to place moratorium on data centers🛑 Statesman Journal · Sep 22, 2026Local press
UPDATE: Salem city councilors approve data center moratorium🛑 Salem Reporter · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Salem City Council bans NDAs, gets update on data center moratorium🛑 Statesman Journal · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Salem zoning board rejects developer’s plan for data center as mayor seeks to ban them outright🛑 WGBH · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Salem data center moratorium rally 2026🛑 OregonLive.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Salem Twp. supervisors to hold hearing on 3rd data center zoning🛑 The Citizens' Voice · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Salem City Council votes in favor on moratorium on AI data centers🛑 Statesman Journal · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Salem calls special meeting to consider moratorium on AI data centers🛑 Statesman Journal · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Lawsuit: Salem Twp. planners illegally advanced data center plan with lockout⚖️ Wilkes-Barre Citizens' Voice · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Community pushback (3)
Salem Brought a Guillotine To Oppose New Data Center. Company Reps Left, Feeling 'Unsafe'.⚠️ Gadget Review · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Salem Brought a Guillotine To Oppose New Data Center. Company Reps Left, Feeling “Unsafe”.⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 6, 2026Press release / aggregator
Salem residents rage against proposed data center and city NDA that kept plans secret⚠️ OregonLive.com · Jul 30, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
‘It's not the right fit’: Salem mayor urges denial of permit for data center🛑 WGBH · Sep 16, 2026Local press
What to expect if you attend Salem's data center town hall meetings⚠️ Statesman Journal · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Salem wants your thoughts on data centers. How to participate⚠️ Statesman Journal · Sep 8, 2026Local press

Dowagiac, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 21

19 stories tracked since 2026-03-31 across 14 outlets. 15× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Dowagiac residents get reprieve from noisy bitcoin-mining data center” (detroitnews.com, 2026-09-21).

Dowagiac residents get reprieve from noisy bitcoin-mining data centerdetroitnews.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press

All 19 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (1)
'It sounds like someone set up a vacuum, like in your living room': Michigan residents sue AI data center emitting noise 24/7 — company fined for industrial noise ordinance violations, offers to buy homes from residents🔊 Tom's Hardware · Jul 27, 2026National press
Lawsuits & legal fights (8)
Michigan Residents Sue Over AI Data Center Noise—They’re Not Alone🔊 Newsweek · Jul 28, 2026National press
Unbearable 24/7 Data Center Noise Sparks Lawsuit From Furious Residents🔊 HotHardware · Jul 27, 2026
Constant noise from Dowagiac data center prompts class-action lawsuit🔊 Detroit Free Press · Jul 16, 2026Local press
Michigan neighbors say data center noise is driving them from their yards — and into court🔊 The Cool Down · Jul 5, 2026
Dowagiac residents pack library meeting over data center noise lawsuit🔊 WNDU · Jun 30, 2026Local press
Neighbors voice complaints, health concerns as Dowagiac data center noise lawsuit moves forward🔊 WNDU · May 27, 2026Local press
Federal class-action lawsuit filed over Dowagiac data center noise🔊 Michigan Advance · May 27, 2026Local press
Class action lawsuit filed against Dowagiac data center over noise complaints🔊 WNDU · May 26, 2026Local press
Noise & health (5)
Dowagiac citizens can't stand the noise from bitcoin mining data center🔊 The Detroit News · Sep 21, 2026National press
Michigan Data Center Noise Complaints Grow as Residents Say Constant Hum Is Disrupting Lives🔊 wowo.com · Jul 28, 2026Local press
“So Dystopian”: Data Center Makes Noise 24/7 and People Can’t Stand It🔊 The Daily Dot · Jun 22, 2026Local press
Residents suing Hyperscale data center in Dowagiac over 'unreasonable, excessive noise'🔊 WWMT · May 31, 2026Local press
'Nothing but a noise trap': Dowagiac residents push back against AI data center expansion🔊 WWMT · Mar 31, 2026Local press
Community pushback (3)
Dowagiac residents get reprieve from noisy bitcoin-mining data center⚠️ detroitnews.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Dowagiac residents want Hyperscale Inc. to be a good neighbor⚠️ The Collegiate Live · Jul 14, 2026
Hyperscale data center CEO addresses Dowagiac resident complaints at public meeting⚠️ WWMT · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Other coverage (2)
Hyperscale Data Center in Dowagiac stops bitcoin mining operations⚠️ WNDU · Sep 5, 2026Local press
This viral clip reveals what a data center sounds like. People are comparing it to torture🔊 fastcompany.com · Jul 28, 2026

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▶ Dowagiac residents complain about constant noise from Hyperscale Data centerYouTube

Putnam County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

18 stories tracked since 2025-11-17 across 10 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressed” (WCHS Network, 2026-09-30).

Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressedWCHS Network · Sep 30, 2026Local press

All 18 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (7)
Putnam County approves moratorium on large-scale data center projects🛑 wcjb.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Putnam County to vote on data center moratorium🛑 WCJB · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Putnam County to vote on data center moratorium🛑 WCJB · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Commissioners set moratorium for solar farms🛑 Banner Graphic (suncommercial.com) · Nov 18, 2025Local press
Putnam County Commissioners vote in favor of moratorium on solar farms🛑 GIANT FM · Nov 18, 2025
Putnam County Commissioners vote in favor of moratorium on solar farms🛑 giant.fm · Nov 17, 2025
Putnam County Commissioners vote in favor of moratorium on solar farms🛑 giant.fm · Nov 17, 2025
Policy & legislation (1)
Governor Morrisey Announces Google Data Center Project in Putnam County⚠️ WV Office of the Governor (.gov) · Mar 27, 2026Official / .gov
Community pushback (1)
Putnam County Commission confident in data center resolution; resident group “appreciative” of concerns addressed⚠️ WCHS Network · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (2)
Putnam County school bus and SUV involved in crash; police investigate⚠️ WRTV · Apr 29, 2026Local press
Putnam County school bus and SUV involved in crash; police investigate⚠️ WRTV · Apr 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Google impresses with transparency, dedication to growing West Virginia’s workforce with planned data center in Putnam County⚠️ WCHS Network · Aug 9, 2026Local press
Missing 16-year-old boy from Putnam County found safe in Florida⚠️ wthr.com · Jul 1, 2026Local press
Search ends for missing Putnam County teen last seen in May⚠️ WRTV · Jul 1, 2026Local press
Search ends for missing Putnam County teen last seen in May⚠️ WRTV · Jul 1, 2026Local press
Search ends for Putnam County teen reported as last seen in May⚠️ WISH-TV · Jul 1, 2026Local press
California man arrested in Putnam County after police find 392 pounds of cocaine in his vehicle⚠️ WISH-TV · Apr 20, 2026Local press
EnergyRe pulls application for Putnam County solar farm⚠️ GIANT FM · Jan 1, 2026

Augusta, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

18 stories tracked since 2026-07-18 across 7 outlets. 16× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Buyer of former Augusta prison revealed, but future unclear | Exclusive” (The News Leader | Staunton, VA, 2026-09-28).

Buyer of former Augusta prison revealed, but future unclear | ExclusiveThe News Leader | Staunton, VA · Sep 28, 2026

All 18 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (8)
Augusta residents invited to review data center ordinance before vote⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Augusta Government proposes data center ordinance revisions for commission approval⚠️ WFXG · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Augusta releases final draft of proposed Data Center Ordinance⚠️ WJBF · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Augusta releases final draft of proposed data center ordinance⚠️ WRDW · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Augusta hears mixed views on proposed data center ordinance during second public meeting⚠️ WJBF · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Augusta leaders to host meeting on data center ordinance⚠️ WRDW · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Augusta seeks feedback on data center ordinance⚠️ WJBF · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Experts urge Augusta to look beyond zoning in data center debate🛑 The Augusta Press · Aug 13, 2026
Water & environment (1)
Augusta data center meeting draws questions on noise, water and power🔊 WRDW · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Community pushback (4)
Augusta leaders approve data center rules despite push from residents⚠️ WRDW · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Augusta leaders approve data center rules despite push from residents⚠️ WRDW · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Augusta residents raise questions about future data center development⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Augusta Township data center battle reaches the ballot next month: ‘Stay off social media,’ resident tells officials⚠️ Planet Detroit · Jul 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Other coverage (5)
Buyer of former Augusta prison revealed, but future unclear | Exclusive⚠️ The News Leader | Staunton, VA · Sep 28, 2026
Burns warns Augusta GOP: Georgia is changing⚠️ The Augusta Press · Sep 25, 2026
Augusta sets data center standards after months of debate⚠️ The Augusta Chronicle · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Final forum on Augusta data center rules comes amid national debate⚠️ WRDW · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Final forum on Augusta data center rules comes amid national debate⚠️ WRDW · Sep 3, 2026Local press

Louisville, KY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

18 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 10 outlets. 15× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban” (Spectrum News, 2026-08-26).

Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center banSpectrum News · Aug 26, 2026Local press

All 18 headlines

Bans & moratoriums (16)
Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban🛑 Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Louisville residents back KRC model data center ordinance⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Louisville mayor signs 6-month moratorium on new data center projects🛑 WDRB · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville data center moratorium passed🛑 WBKO · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council approves six-month data center moratorium🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council approves 6-month moratorium on new data center projects🛑 WDRB · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council passes 6-month data center moratorium🛑 WLKY · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council approves 6-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WAVE News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council approves data center moratorium as new proposal sparks controversy🛑 Louisville Public Media · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville Metro Council approves data center moratorium🛑 The Courier-Journal · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Louisville receives big data center proposal with moratorium on the table🛑 WLKY · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium dominates Louisville public comment meeting🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Louisville mayor calls for a data center moratorium as city considers regulations🛑 kentuckylantern.com · Aug 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Policy & legislation (1)
Louisville residents rally against data centers, proposed regulations now head to Metro Council for a vote⚠️ WHAS11 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
IMAGES: Another data center proposed for Louisville’s Rubbertown neighborhood⚠️ Louisville Public Media · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Statesboro, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

17 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 7 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 6× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Residents prepare court petition challenging Statesboro data center rezoning” (WJCL, 2026-09-23).

Residents prepare court petition challenging Statesboro data center rezoningWJCL · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (17)
Residents prepare court petition challenging Statesboro data center rezoning⚖️ WJCL · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Group sues Statesboro over data center rezoning⚖️ WTOC · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Lawsuit filed against Statesboro over Burkhalter Road data center rezoning⚖️ griceconnect.com · Sep 21, 2026
Statesboro’s data center rezoning challenged in lawsuit⚖️ WSAV-TV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Statesboro’s data center rezoning challenged in lawsuit⚖️ WSAV-TV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Petition Seeks to Overturn Statesboro’s Approval of Rezoning Application🛑 The Georgia Virtue · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Petition Seeks to Overturn Statesboro’s Approval of Rezoning Application🛑 The Georgia Virtue · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Eleven citizens and nonprofit group file legal challenge to Statesboro data center rezoning⚖️ Statesboro Herald · Sep 19, 2026Local press
City of Statesboro clarifies details and addresses concerns on recent Burkhalter rezoning🛑 griceconnect.com · Sep 1, 2026
City of Statesboro clarifies details and addresses concerns on recent Burkhalter rezoning🛑 Grice Connect · Sep 1, 2026
Statesboro approves rezoning for data center despite protests🛑 WJCL · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Statesboro City Council approves rezoning for data center amid protests🛑 WTOC · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Crowds show up to Statesboro data center rezoning meeting as city approves change🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Only on 3: Crowds show up to Statesboro data center rezoning meeting🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Mayor breaks tie as Statesboro council approves Burkhalter Road rezoning🛑 Grice Connect · Aug 18, 2026
Statesboro residents protest proposed data center rezoning🛑 WTOC · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Statesboro Planning Commission recommends rezoning for Burkhalter Road data center🛑 griceconnect.com · Aug 4, 2026

PA (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 9

17 stories tracked since 2026-03-24 across 15 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Pennsylvania politicians turn on data centers as utility bill fears reshape November races” (The Cool Down, 2026-09-09).

Pennsylvania politicians turn on data centers as utility bill fears reshape November racesThe Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (3)
Senator Malone Stands with Local Municipal Leaders to Demand the PA Senate Pass Data Center Moratorium Legislation🛑 pasenate.com · Aug 13, 2026
State lawmakers called 'sellouts' as residents seek data center moratorium🛑 The Center Square · Jun 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Hundreds Of Residents From Communities Across PA Dealing With A.I. Data Center Development Rally At State Capitol To Support Bipartisan Legislation To Enact A 3-Year A.I. Data Center Moratorium🛑 PA Environment Digest Blog · Jun 23, 2026
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Governor Shapiro courted new data centers. Then public opinion shifted.⚖️ The Allegheny Front · Jun 9, 2026
Policy & legislation (11)
Pennsylvania politicians turn on data centers as utility bill fears reshape November races💸 The Cool Down · Sep 9, 2026
Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Order: What It Means for Pennsylvania⚠️ Duane Morris Government Strategies · Aug 24, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Pennsylvania Governor Imposes Nation’s Toughest Data Center Restrictions⚠️ thesunpapers.com · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs order to limit new data centers⚠️ E&E News by POLITICO · Aug 19, 2026National press
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development⚠️ WHYY · Aug 18, 2026Local press
PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Placing Strict Rules on AI Data Centers⚠️ breitbart.com · Aug 18, 2026
PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order Placing Strict Rules on AI Data Centers⚠️ breitbart.com · Aug 18, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania⚠️ NBC News · Aug 18, 2026National press
In a major shift, Gov. Josh Shapiro restricts data center development in Pennsylvania⚠️ Inquirer.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
The data center regulation bills on the table in PA💸 Spotlight PA · May 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Pa. lawmakers advance bill to give state additional oversight of water use at new data centers💧 PhillyVoice · Mar 24, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (2)
PPL Corporation signs White House Ratepayer Protection Pledge, citing existing data center cost-allocation tariffs in Pennsylvania and Kentucky💸 Energies Media · Jul 29, 2026
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand💸 WHYY · May 1, 2026Local press

National & industry — Noise & health

Recurring patternActive Sep 30

16 stories tracked since 2026-04-15 across 11 outlets. 15× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Residents are raising air-quality and health concerns. Most recent: “Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rules” (KOLD, 2026-09-30).

Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rulesKOLD · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Noise & health (16)
Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rules🔊 KOLD · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Marana to hold public hearing on data center noise, shutdown rules🔊 KOLD · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sleepless in Slough: the residents who fear for their failing health in Europe’s data centre capital🏭 The Nerve · Sep 29, 2026
Data center developer offers $10,000 checks to 4,500 households if the 1,300-acre facility is approved — locals push back over noise and 'bribe' concerns🔊 Tom's Hardware · Sep 28, 2026National press
San Jose mayor meets with neighbors complaining about data center noise🔊 nbcbayarea.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Residents question noise impacts of OpenAI data center I Exclusive🔊 Savannah Morning News · Sep 7, 2026
Residents raise noise concerns over Amazon data centers🔊 KTALnews.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Residents raise noise concerns over Amazon data centers🔊 KTALnews.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Residents raise noise concerns over Amazon data centers🔊 KTALnews.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Neighbors Continue to Raise Concerns as Vantage Touts $15M in Data Center Noise Mitigation Efforts🔊 LoudounNow.com · Aug 25, 2026
Residents Ask To Drop SpaceX From Data Center Noise Suit🔊 Law360 · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
Residents Ask To Drop SpaceX From Data Center Noise Suit🔊 Law360 · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
Residents Ask To Drop SpaceX From Data Center Noise Suit🔊 Law360 · Aug 24, 2026Trade press
The Devastating Effects of AI Data Center Noise On The Human Body & Mind🔊 Gadget Review · Jun 19, 2026Local press
Policymakers need to drown out the noise on data centers🔊 Washington Examiner · Jun 9, 2026Local press
Amid ‘constant' data center noise, Sterling residents also worry about health impact🔊 NBC4 Washington · Apr 15, 2026Local press

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

16 stories tracked since 2026-08-01 across 13 outlets. 15× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his job” (wpr.org, 2026-09-28).

An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his jobwpr.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
Wisconsin Rapids schedules public hearing for data center moratorium🛑 Daily Tribune Media · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Community pushback (7)
Public hearing Wednesday for proposed data center at former Wisconsin Rapids papermill site⚠️ WSAW · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Residents organize community meeting on Wisconsin Rapids data center⚠️ wdez.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Residents organize community meeting on Wisconsin Rapids data center⚠️ WSAU · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Wisconsin Rapids residents invited to discuss data center impacts Monday night⚠️ WAOW · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Wisconsin Rapids' historic paper mill site could become a data center. Residents aren't happy.⚠️ WPR · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams Tried to Sell Wisconsin Residents on a Massive Data Center. He Was Met With Boos⚠️ inc.com · Aug 4, 2026
WI Rapids residents press for answers at heated data center meeting⚠️ Daily Tribune Media · Aug 1, 2026Local press
Other coverage (8)
An email about anti-data center signs could cost a Wisconsin Rapids politician his job⚠️ wpr.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press
‘UpFront’ dives into Wisconsin Rapids data center controversy⚠️ WisPolitics · Sep 21, 2026
In Wisconsin Rapids, Data Center Objections Include Russian Connections⚠️ Urban Milwaukee · Aug 31, 2026
In Wisconsin Rapids, data center objections include developers’ Russian connections⚠️ vernonreporter.com · Aug 30, 2026Local press
In Wisconsin Rapids, data center objections include developers’ Russian connections⚠️ Civic Media · Aug 28, 2026
In Wisconsin Rapids, data center objections include developers’ Russian connections⚠️ Wisconsin Watch · Aug 28, 2026
Data center developments; explaining what's next in Wisconsin Rapids⚠️ WAOW · Aug 12, 2026Local press
As data center debate roars in Wisconsin Rapids, mayor says lack of state rules harms cities⚠️ WPR · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Westlake, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

16 stories tracked since 2026-07-31 across 7 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Restraining order dissolved in Westlake-Keller data center lawsuit” (Dallas News, 2026-09-28).

Restraining order dissolved in Westlake-Keller data center lawsuitDallas News · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (8)
Restraining order dissolved in Westlake-Keller data center lawsuit⚖️ Dallas News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Judge hears arguments in Westlake data center lawsuit from HOA, homeowners⚖️ CBS News · Aug 26, 2026National press
Tarrant County Court Temporarily Halts Westlake Data Center Project⚖️ thetexan.news · Aug 18, 2026
Judge prevents Westlake data center vote⚠️ cbsnews.com · Aug 18, 2026National press
Judge blocks Westlake vote on controversial data center, granting restraining order to Keller HOA⚠️ CBS News · Aug 17, 2026National press
North Texas judge temporarily halts vote on data center in Westlake⚠️ WFAA · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Judge blocks Westlake data center amid lawsuit from Keller residents⚖️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Keller City considers legal action over proposed Westlake data center⚖️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Gov. Abbott says Westlake data center developer complies with audit guidelines⚠️ Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
How we got here: A timeline of events in the Westlake/Keller data center fight⚠️ Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Westlake residents push back against proposed data center near Buddhist monastery⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Westlake approves 87-acre data center with added conditions⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Other coverage (4)
North Texas data center dispute between Westlake & Keller escalates⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 16, 2026Local press
North Texas data center dispute between Westlake & Keller escalates⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 15, 2026Local press
Westlake data center plans advance despite neighbors' concerns⚠️ Dallas News · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Westlake's massive planned data center sparks concerns in Keller⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 31, 2026Local press

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▶ Keller community pushes back against Westlake's planned data centerYouTube

IN (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 23

16 stories tracked since 2026-05-29 across 13 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeks” (WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN, 2026-09-23).

Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeksWPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (5)
Vote on Fort Wayne data center moratorium held for 3 weeks🛑 WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Indiana mayor says data center NDA ban more symbolic than practical🛑 Louisville Public Media · Sep 20, 2026Local press
CAPITAL B GARY: Residents’ opposition leads to pause on new data centers🛑 the indiana citizen · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Fort Wayne council member proposes one-year data center moratorium🛑 WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Elkhart City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 Inside INdiana Business · Aug 28, 2026
Policy & legislation (1)
$7.5 billion data center campus planned for Frankfort💸 Inside INdiana Business · Sep 22, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (1)
I&M Power proposes to lower electricity rates for Indiana customers💸 WSBT · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Dry wells and water supply fears surround Amazon's massive Indiana data center💧 IndyStar · Aug 13, 2026
Community pushback (6)
'Not welcome:' Indiana County residents voice concerns over proposed Amazon data centers⚠️ WJAC · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Virtual public hearing on Google data center’s latest wetlands request set for Tuesday night⚠️ WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data centers unifying Hoosiers in opposition⚠️ Indiana Capital Chronicle · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Residents speak out at data center input session⚠️ The Daily Reporter - Greenfield Indiana · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Data center opposition, supporters react to Indiana’s data center incentives⚠️ Good Jobs First · Jun 21, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Data center opposition, supporters react to Indiana’s data center incentives⚠️ Chicago Tribune · Jun 21, 2026National press
Projects & construction (1)
13 Investigates: You pay sales tax. Some Indiana data centers didn’t. Here’s what we found🏠 WTHR · May 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Two weeks. No power. Gary, Indiana, failed Black citizens. | Opinion⚠️ USA Today · Aug 25, 2026National press

Boone County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 15

16 stories tracked since 2025-08-15 across 14 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Oklahoma Worker, 33, Killed by Pickup Truck at Meta's Lebanon Data Center Site” (hoodline.com, 2026-09-15).

Oklahoma Worker, 33, Killed by Pickup Truck at Meta's Lebanon Data Center Sitehoodline.com · Sep 15, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (9)
Boone County becomes latest community to enact data center moratorium🛑 weareiowa.com · Sep 13, 2026
Boone County Commissioners Approve Moratorium On Data Centers🛑 InkFreeNews.com · Jun 16, 2026Local press
Boone County Commissioners Approve Moratorium on Data Centers🛑 Boone County, Indiana (official) · Jun 15, 2026
Boone County approves moratorium on new data centers🛑 WISH-TV · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Boone County approves moratorium on new data centers🛑 WRTV · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Boone County enacts data center moratorium🛑 reporter.net (Lebanon Reporter) · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Boone County commissioners approve 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WTHR · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Boone County Planners Back One-year Moratorium On Data Centers🛑 InkFreeNews.com · May 19, 2026Local press
Boone County considering data center moratorium🛑 Current in Boone / youarecurrent.com · May 13, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Meta breaks ground on $10 billion Lebanon data center for AI expansion💸 ppc.land · Feb 15, 2026
Noise & health (1)
'I feel like our home is being invaded': Lebanon residents disrupted by light, noise from Meta data center project🔊 WTHR · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (3)
Construction on Meta Lebanon data center a ‘nightmare’ for neighbors🛑 IndyStar · Jul 8, 2026
Details on long-expected Meta data center campus unveiled⚠️ Indiana Capital Chronicle / WFYI · Feb 11, 2026Local press
Lebanon commission to review Meta’s 15-building data center project at LEAP District🛑 Indianapolis Business Journal · Aug 15, 2025Local press
Other coverage (2)
Oklahoma Worker, 33, Killed by Pickup Truck at Meta's Lebanon Data Center Site🛑 hoodline.com · Sep 15, 2026
Lebanon data center plan passes next hurdle🛑 wthr.com · Aug 19, 2025Local press

Fulton County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 31

16 stories tracked since 2019-05-27 across 10 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “James “Jim” M. Zimmerman 64, of Akron, Indiana, longtime Mentone resident” (giant.fm, 2026-08-31).

James “Jim” M. Zimmerman 64, of Akron, Indiana, longtime Mentone residentgiant.fm · Aug 31, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (6)
Fulton County moves forward to create committee on possible data center ordinance⚠️ WSBT (South Bend) · Mar 16, 2026Local press
Fulton County commissioners approve one-year moratorium on data center construction🛑 WNDU (South Bend) · Mar 3, 2026Local press
Fulton county residents react to data center moratorium🛑 ABC57 (WBND, South Bend) · Mar 3, 2026Local press
Fulton County data center moratorium heads to county commission vote🛑 WNDU (South Bend) · Feb 24, 2026Local press
Officials recommend data center moratorium for approval in Fulton County, Indiana🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Feb 12, 2026Trade press
Fulton County approves 12-month data center moratorium after heated public hearing🛑 WNDU (South Bend) · Feb 11, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Fulton County takes aim at data center tax breaks🏠 AJC.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Community pushback (3)
James “Jim” M. Zimmerman 64, of Akron, Indiana, longtime Mentone resident⚠️ giant.fm · Aug 31, 2026
Data center review committee gives update to residents in Fulton County⚠️ WSBT (South Bend) · Jun 1, 2026Local press
Developer unveils data center plan in Akron amid resident concerns⚠️ ABC57 (WBND, South Bend) · Feb 4, 2026Local press
Other coverage (6)
Daniel “Dan” D. Severns 82, of Akron, Indiana⚠️ giant.fm · Aug 31, 2026
Fulton County rejects data center incentives⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Patricia L. Perry 84, of Akron, Indiana⚠️ giant.fm · Mar 23, 2026
Akron, Indiana Population 2026⚠️ World Population Review · Aug 15, 2024Local press
Eleanor Bailey Obituary (1941 - 2022) - Akron, IN - Indiana Plain Dealer⚠️ Legacy obituary · Jun 28, 2022
Tornado touches down near Akron, Indiana⚠️ ABC57 · May 27, 2019Local press

OR (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 27

15 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 11 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Why does Oregon have so many data centers? And why do we need more?” (Statesman Journal, 2026-09-27).

Why does Oregon have so many data centers? And why do we need more?Statesman Journal · Sep 27, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Kotek, Drazan each call for Oregon data center moratorium🛑 OregonLive.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Another local government in Oregon moves toward moratorium on data centers🛑 OregonLive.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Paradise paved: In Oregon suburb, data center boom spurs protests, lawsuit⚖️ Courthouse News · Jul 25, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (3)
Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state💸 fox10tv.com · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state💸 WCTV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state💸 KPTV · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Data center protesters gather at Oregon State Capitol. See photos⚠️ Statesman Journal · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Kotek’s push against data centers unlikely to slow expansion in Eastern Oregon, local officials say⚠️ Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Why does Oregon have so many data centers? And why do we need more?⚠️ Statesman Journal · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Data centers are consuming nearly 25% of Oregon’s power⚠️ Planetizen · Sep 18, 2026
Oregon data centers by the numbers: 111 facilities consume nearly one-quarter of state’s power, according to new report⚠️ Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 17, 2026Local press
9 months in, Kotek’s Data Center Advisory Committee shares many questions, few answers⚠️ Oregon Capital Chronicle · Sep 16, 2026Local press
As committee flags concerns, Oregon gubernatorial candidates Kotek and Drazan spar over data centers⚠️ KGW · Sep 11, 2026Local press
‘The Evergreen’: Data centers are everywhere⚠️ Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Portland General Electric moves to implement Oregon's new data center rate class💸 datacenterdynamics.com · Jun 5, 2026Trade press

NM (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

15 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Cracks in Oracle’s AI Data-Center Build-Out Appear in Massive New Mexico Project” (WSJ, 2026-09-25).

Cracks in Oracle’s AI Data-Center Build-Out Appear in Massive New Mexico ProjectWSJ · Sep 25, 2026National press

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Bans & moratoriums (8)
U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls for ‘pause’ on data centers in New Mexico, as Oracle stock falls🛑 Source New Mexico · Sep 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Haaland proposes data center moratorium, guardrails despite $87,000 in data-center related donations🛑 Searchlight New Mexico · Sep 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Haaland Backs Data Center Moratorium, Calls for Protections for New Mexico’s Water and Communities💧 Native News Online · Sep 18, 2026
Haaland backs data center moratorium in New Mexico🛑 The Hill · Sep 17, 2026National press
Doña Ana Democrats defend data center moratorium; Republicans question impact🛑 Searchlight New Mexico · Aug 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Climate advocacy org urges New Mexico leaders to adopt data center moratorium🛑 Source New Mexico · Jul 7, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Mexico county adopts yearlong data center moratorium🛑 Source New Mexico · Jun 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Small northern New Mexico city postpones decision on data center moratorium🛑 Source New Mexico · Jun 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
New Mexico sues US, border wall contractors over unlawful water use and repeated unpermitted drilling💧 The Cool Down · Sep 1, 2026
Water & environment (2)
NM residents protest pending Project Jupiter air quality permit outside Environment Department🛑 Source New Mexico · Aug 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Project Jupiter’s Water Use: What Southern New Mexico Residents Should Know💧 Oracle · Aug 11, 2026
Community pushback (1)
Poll: Data center opposition high in New Mexico⚠️ Albuquerque Journal · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (2)
Cracks in Oracle’s AI Data-Center Build-Out Appear in Massive New Mexico Project⚠️ WSJ · Sep 25, 2026National press
Proposed gas pipeline for Project Jupiter data center delayed to 2027, filings show⚠️ Source New Mexico · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Other coverage (1)
Google announces it is ‘exploring’ a potential data center in rural New Mexico county⚠️ Source New Mexico · Sep 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Palm Beach County, FL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 25

15 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 8 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Palm Beach County scraps resident task force for AI data centers, plans to hire consultants” (WPTV, 2026-09-25).

Palm Beach County scraps resident task force for AI data centers, plans to hire consultantsWPTV · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (12)
Palm Beach County commissioners approve moratorium on data centers🛑 WPBF · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approve moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers🛑 WPTV · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Megawatt moratorium: Palm Beach County OKs year-long data center pause🛑 The Real Deal · Sep 24, 2026
Palm Beach County puts year ban on AI data centers like Project Tango🛑 The Palm Beach Post · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County commissioners give initial approval to 1-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers🛑 WPTV · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County commissioners give initial approval to 1-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers🛑 WFLX · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County doubling down on data center pause🛑 The Real Deal · Aug 27, 2026
Palm Beach County advances plan to temporarily ban data centers🛑 WPEC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County advances plan to temporarily ban data centers🛑 Sun Sentinel · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers🛑 WPEC · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers🛑 Sun Sentinel · Aug 25, 2026Local press
AI data centers spark noise, environmental concerns as South Florida communities weigh moratoriums🔊 WPTV · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Palm Beach County scraps resident task force for AI data centers, plans to hire consultants⚠️ WPTV · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Residents push Palm Beach County to slow AI data centers as commissioners back new limits⚠️ WPBF · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Palm Beach County to consider one-year freeze on data center projects⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 24, 2026

Taylor, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 21

15 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 11 outlets. 14× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race” (Virginia Mercury, 2026-09-21).

With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 raceVirginia Mercury · Sep 21, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
Taylor rejects citizens' effort to temporarily ban data centers🛑 KUT · Jul 9, 2026Local press
Community pushback (4)
Taylor residents want county’s help to curb data centers⚠️ Taylor Press · Aug 28, 2026
Data Center Proposal Delayed After Pushback From Taylor Residents⚠️ KLBJ-AM · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Taylor residents push back on proposed 665-acre Project Mustang data center⚠️ KVUE · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Taylor advances major data center project amid resident pushback⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (7)
Taylor data center faces state investigation over parkland conveyance⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 18, 2026
Paxton investigating Taylor data center for potential misuse of land⚠️ KXAN Austin · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Texas AG's Office investigating land sale to data center in Taylor⚠️ KVUE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Paxton Begins Investigation into Planned Data Center in Taylor⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Sep 17, 2026Local press
AG Paxton announces investigation into proposed AI data center site in Taylor over parkland concerns⚠️ KVUE · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Paxton says his office is investigating proposed data center on deeded parkland in Taylor⚠️ KUT · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Taylor Township supervisors quizzed on proposal for data center at former mill site -⚠️ Altoona Mirror · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
With US House control hanging in the balance, Wittman faces Taylor in contentious VA-01 race⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Why a controversial data center dropped its annexation request in Taylor⚠️ Austin American-Statesman · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Q&A: Taylor Goldenstein on the Unique Politics of Data Centers in Texas⚠️ The Daily Yonder · Aug 21, 2026Local press

National & industry — Electric bills & the grid

Recurring patternActive Sep 15

15 stories tracked since 2026-04-16 across 15 outlets. 10× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “ComEd weeding out speculative data centers as power grid pressure mounts” (The Real Deal, 2026-09-15).

ComEd weeding out speculative data centers as power grid pressure mountsThe Real Deal · Sep 15, 2026

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Electric bills & the grid (15)
ComEd weeding out speculative data centers as power grid pressure mounts⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 15, 2026
Milwaukee Residents, Groups Object to We Energies Rate Hikes💸 Urban Milwaukee · Sep 2, 2026
Electricity, water concerns drive US data center backlash💧 Mugglehead Investment Magazine · Aug 28, 2026
As more data centers hook up to the grid, how will electric companies keep prices down?💸 marketplace.org · Aug 6, 2026National press
Trump touts Ratepayer Protection Pledge as tech companies agree to cover AI data center power costs💸 Florida’s Voice · Jul 23, 2026Local press
White House Pledge: AI Data Centers Agree To Fund Their Own Power, Not Ratepayers💸 Dallas Express · Jul 23, 2026Local press
FERC fails to shield PJM consumers from data center transmission costs: ratepayer advocates💸 Utility Dive · Jul 21, 2026Trade press
The pledge to protect ratepayers from AI data center costs needs enforcement💸 Brookings · Jul 9, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Data centers impact the health and energy costs of surrounding communities🏭 The Invading Sea · Jun 24, 2026
House subcommittee votes on Ratepayer Protection Act for AI data centers💸 qz.com · Jun 24, 2026National press
FERC Mandates Fast-Track Data Center Grid Access, Shielding Ratepayers from Costs💸 Tech Times · Jun 20, 2026Local press
FERC acts to force US markets to protect electricity ratepayers💸 E&E News by POLITICO · Jun 18, 2026National press
Have Data Centers Actually Raised Electricity Prices?: News Article💸 Independent Institute · Jun 6, 2026Local press
Data centers: Sherrill eyes plan to manage energy costs, community concerns while promoting AI growth⚠️ Real Estate NJ · May 28, 2026
Sterling Residents Raise Alarms Over Off-Grid Data Center⚠️ LoudounNow.com · Apr 16, 2026

AL (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 10

15 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 10 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “List of Alabama Cities With Data Center Moratorium Grows” (govtech.com, 2026-09-10).

List of Alabama Cities With Data Center Moratorium Growsgovtech.com · Sep 10, 2026Trade press

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Bans & moratoriums (5)
List of Alabama Cities With Data Center Moratorium Grows🛑 govtech.com · Sep 10, 2026Trade press
Foley joins Alabama cities with temporary moratorium on data centers🛑 AL.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
‘No authority’: Helpless on data centers, Alabama counties caution against industry-specific zoning🛑 al.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
In Alabama, Westover delays data center moratorium vote, calls for town hall🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 16, 2026
Alabama city considers data center moratorium, could kill Edged project🛑 Data Center Dynamics · Aug 10, 2026Trade press
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Proposed Data Centers Could Use More Electricity Than All Alabama Homes Combined, Analysis Shows. Who Will Pay?💸 Inside Climate News · Aug 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Community pushback (5)
Tommy Tuberville outlines new data center approach as opposition to facilities mounts⚠️ Alabama Reflector · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Alabama residents voice concerns over proposed data center⚠️ WKRG · Aug 24, 2026Local press
North Alabama resident expresses concerns on rural community impacts from data centers⚠️ rocketcitynow.com · Aug 24, 2026
Alabama residents voice concerns over proposed data center⚠️ WKRG · Aug 23, 2026Local press
Data center fight reveals hard truth for rural Alabama: Counties have little say⚠️ AL.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Other coverage (4)
From land purchase to power: How data center projects move forward in central Alabama⚠️ WBMA · Sep 8, 2026Local press
North Alabama city puts new rules in place for data centers: Here’s what would be required⚠️ al.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
‘Sweet home’ for data centers? What we know about Alabama’s multibillion-dollar industry💸 AL.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press
The data center industry’s PR blitz is backfiring⚠️ Alabama Reflector · Aug 15, 2026Local press

Southeast, NY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

14 stories tracked since 2026-08-16 across 12 outlets. 12× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Building the Grid, Building Communities: Transmission Investment, Affordability, and Accountability in the Southeast” (JDSupra, 2026-09-30).

Building the Grid, Building Communities: Transmission Investment, Affordability, and Accountability in the SoutheastJDSupra · Sep 30, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
4 Reasons the Southeast Should Pause the Data Center Gold Rush🛑 Southern Alliance for Clean Energy · Aug 18, 2026
Policy & legislation (1)
Southeast Minnesota lawmakers listen as residents weigh regulations amid data center talk⚠️ KTTC · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (3)
Building the Grid, Building Communities: Transmission Investment, Affordability, and Accountability in the Southeast⚠️ JDSupra · Sep 30, 2026
Southeast Georgia power grid projects helping fuel data center development⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data centers spur on power grid expansion in Southeast Georgia⚠️ Bryan County News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
The Southeast Thought It Had Plenty of Water for Growth💧 Environment+Energy Leader · Sep 14, 2026
Community pushback (2)
Southeast Side residents demand investment over quantum campus⚠️ The Chicago Reporter · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Proposed southeast Raleigh data center withdrawn after community opposition⚠️ ABC11 News · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Skanska Signs $1.2B Contract to Build Four Data Centers in the Southeast USA⚠️ Unite.AI · Aug 20, 2026
Other coverage (5)
How did a small data center crop up in southeast Dallas?⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Why southeast Georgia is becoming a data center hotspot⚠️ WTOC · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Why southeast Georgia is becoming a data center hotspot⚠️ WTOC · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Why southeast Georgia is becoming a data center hotspot⚠️ WTOC · Sep 4, 2026Local press
The Data Center Gold Rush Is Overwhelming Southeast Communities⚠️ Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) · Aug 31, 2026

Walker County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

14 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 7 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Walker County Data Center Panel Debates Draft Ordinance and Parcel Size Rules in Third Meeting” (Walker County, GA (.gov), 2026-09-28).

Walker County Data Center Panel Debates Draft Ordinance and Parcel Size Rules in Third MeetingWalker County, GA (.gov) · Sep 28, 2026Official / .gov

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Bans & moratoriums (4)
Walker County Data Center Panel Debates Draft Ordinance and Parcel Size Rules in Third Meeting⚠️ Walker County, GA (.gov) · Sep 28, 2026Official / .gov
Walker County committee weighs potential data center rules amid new facility moratorium🛑 timesfreepress.com · Sep 6, 2026Local press
UPDATE: What we know about Rossville land sale, Walker Co. data center moratorium🛑 Local 3 News · Sep 6, 2026Local press
UPDATE: Walker Co. data center study committee says outright ban not ‘legally viable’⚖️ Local 3 News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (2)
Walker County Study Committee Tackles Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Community Interest⚠️ Walker County, GA (.gov) · Aug 28, 2026Official / .gov
Walker County Study Committee Tackles Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Community Interest⚠️ Walker County, GA (.gov) · Aug 28, 2026Official / .gov
Projects & construction (1)
New Bradley County data center proposal would sit behind Walker Valley High School⚠️ WTVC · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Walker County committee weighs rules for data centers⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Walker County panel weighs rules for data centers⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 12, 2026Local press
UPDATE: Walker Co. data center study group suggests limiting development to industrial parks⚠️ Local 3 News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Walker County committee weighs rules for data center growth⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Walker County starts writing its own rules as data centers spread across Georgia⚠️ wtvcfox · Aug 28, 2026
Walker County starts writing its own rules as data centers spread across Georgia⚠️ WTVC · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Walker County studying data centers⚠️ Spectrum News · Aug 13, 2026Local press

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▶ Walker County Commission delays budget vote, extends data center moratoriumYouTube

Pulaski County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 26

14 stories tracked since 2026-02-02 across 10 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expected” (Arkansas Times, 2026-09-26).

County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expectedArkansas Times · Sep 26, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (10)
County judge vetoes Pulaski County data center moratorium; override of veto expected🛑 Arkansas Times · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoes data center ordinance passed by quorum court⚖️ KARK · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoes ordinance on data center regulations⚠️ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Judge Hyde vetoes Pulaski County data center ordinance over legal concerns⚖️ thv11.com · Sep 25, 2026
Pulaski County's first data center ordinance awaits judge's signature; no AVAIO carve-out⚠️ KATV · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Pulaski County passes controversial ordinance regulating data centers⚠️ thv11.com · Sep 24, 2026
Pulaski County Quorum Court adopts data center regulation ordinance⚖️ KARK · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pulaski County leaders adopt new data center regulations; ordinance awaits Judge Barry Hyde’s signature⚠️ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pulaski County Commissioners speak on data center moratorium🛑 ABC57 (WBND, South Bend) · Feb 2, 2026Local press
12 month data center moratorium passes unanimously🛑 Pulaski County Journal · Feb 2, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Police investigate pursuit turned officer-involved shooting in Winamac⚠️ starcitytv.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
After months of turmoil, Pulaski County passes sweeping data center rules⚠️ Arkansas Times · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Multicounty police chase ends in fatal shooting in Winamac⚠️ WLFI · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Traffic Alert: U.S. 35 south of Winamac set to close for seal coat operations⚠️ wsbt.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press

Prince William County, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 25

14 stories tracked since 2026-04-08 across 9 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projects” (Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25).

Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projectsData Center Dynamics · Sep 25, 2026Trade press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
Va. Court of Appeals stops major data center development in Prince William County⚖️ Virginia Mercury · Apr 8, 2026Local press
Water & environment (2)
As drought grips Virginia, Prince William County challenges hidden data center water use💧 Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
As drought grips Virginia, Prince William County challenges hidden data center water use💧 thecooldown.com · Aug 17, 2026
Projects & construction (4)
Prince William County overhauls its approval framework for new data centers⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Microsoft files to build data center campus in Prince William County, Virginia⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 16, 2026Trade press
Plans for data center campus in Virginia’s Prince William County refiled⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Aug 19, 2026Trade press
Prince William supervisors reject Dulles Cloud South data center proposal⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Jul 9, 2026Local press
Other coverage (7)
Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projects⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 25, 2026Trade press
Prince William County moves to end by-right data centers⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 23, 2026Trade press
Prince William County supervisors vote to slow data center development⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Prince William County supervisors to take landmark vote on data centers Tuesday⚠️ WTOP News · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Prince William County Board To Vote On Restricting Data Center Development⚠️ Patch · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Tech Giant Files Application For New Data Center In Prince William County: Report⚠️ Patch · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Plans For Up To 5 New Data Centers In Western Prince William County Revived: Report⚠️ Patch · Aug 18, 2026Local press

Indianapolis, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 19

14 stories tracked since 2026-04-07 across 8 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Indianapolis adopts data center moratorium, pausing new developments through 2027” (WRTV, 2026-08-19).

Indianapolis adopts data center moratorium, pausing new developments through 2027WRTV · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (10)
Indianapolis adopts data center moratorium, pausing new developments through 2027🛑 WRTV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Indianapolis data center moratorium takes effect after passage by Metropolitan Development Commission🛑 WTHR · Aug 19, 2026Local press
New data centers temporarily banned in Marion County🛑 WFYI · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Indy data center moratorium unanimously approved🛑 Axios Indianapolis · Aug 19, 2026National press
Indianapolis councilors approve data center moratorium🛑 Mirror Indy · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Indy council advances pause on data centers, sends to commission for final approval🛑 wfyi.org · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Indy council advances pause on data centers, sends to commission for final approval🛑 WFYI · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Indianapolis data center moratorium clears initial hurdle🛑 Mirror Indy · Jul 14, 2026Local press
Indianapolis council president to ask for data center moratorium🛑 WFYI · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Council leader to introduce data center moratorium🛑 Mirror Indy · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Data center proposals spark city tax break debate🏠 Indianapolis Business Journal · Jun 12, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
East side data center wins approval, despite community opposition⚠️ WFYI · Jul 15, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Indianapolis council approves data center for Martindale-Brightwood⚠️ WFYI · May 4, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
A councilmember backed a data center project. Then 13 bullets and a 'No Data Centers' note hit his home⚠️ Fortune · Apr 7, 2026National press

OK (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 29

13 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 13 outlets. 7× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “AB Energy secures 2 GW of onsite power for Texas, Oklahoma data centers” (BIC Magazine, 2026-09-29).

AB Energy secures 2 GW of onsite power for Texas, Oklahoma data centersBIC Magazine · Sep 29, 2026

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Water & environment (9)
Oklahoma residents seek ballot measure to halt data center until water, noise studies are done🔊 Yahoo · Sep 3, 2026Press release / aggregator
Oklahoma residents seek ballot measure to halt data center until water, noise studies are done🔊 The Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026
Data Center Leaks 3 Million Gallons as Oklahoma Faces Severe Drought💧 Newsweek · Sep 1, 2026National press
Oklahoma data center leak wastes more than 3 million gallons of water💧 KGW · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Watch: Data Center Leak Costs Residents 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma💧 KITV · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Watch: Data Center Leak Costs Residents 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma💧 KDRV · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Watch: Data Center Leak Costs Residents 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma💧 WAOW · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Watch: Data Center Leak Costs Residents 3 Million Gallons Of Water In Oklahoma💧 wqow.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
A loophole leaves Oklahoma data center water consumption largely untracked💧 Investigate Midwest · Jul 14, 2026
Other coverage (4)
AB Energy secures 2 GW of onsite power for Texas, Oklahoma data centers⚠️ BIC Magazine · Sep 29, 2026
This rural Oklahoma town doesn’t want a data center. It may not be able to stop the project⚠️ Planetizen · Sep 29, 2026
This rural Oklahoma town doesn’t want a data center. It may not be able to stop the project⚠️ The Frontier · Sep 23, 2026
Inside America’s First Data Center-Only Utility💸 Circle of Blue · Jul 28, 2026

Tulare County, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

13 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 11 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into August” (Visalia Times-Delta, 2026-09-28).

Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into AugustVisalia Times-Delta · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (9)
Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into August🛑 Visalia Times-Delta · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Tulare County Supervisors extend data center moratorium into August🛑 San Luis Obispo Tribune · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Tulare County extends data center moratorium to 2027, formally opposes development🛑 thebusinessjournal.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium extended in Tulare County, as community calls for permanent ban🛑 fresnobee.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Tulare moves past data center moratorium🛑 The Sun-Gazette Newspaper · Sep 4, 2026Local press
California's Tulare County freezes data-center projects for 45 days, but residents want a ban🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 28, 2026
Tulare County hits pause on AI data centers🛑 SJV Water · Aug 20, 2026
Community urges permanent ban on data centers at Tulare fairgrounds🛑 Fresno Bee · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Tulare County stalls data center developments with moratorium. It could be extended🛑 Fresno Bee · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Tulare County Residents Continue To Oppose Proposed Data Center⚠️ South Kern Sol · Aug 24, 2026
Other coverage (3)
Tulare County supervisor sets record straight on his votes on data centers⚠️ Fresno Bee · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Woman removed from Tulare County meeting as data center debate erupts⚠️ kmph.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Hanford, Tulare County weigh in on AI data centers during Tuesday meetings⚠️ YourCentralValley.com · Aug 19, 2026

Savannah, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

13 stories tracked since 2026-09-07 across 9 outlets. 9× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forum” (WJCL, 2026-09-24).

Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forumWJCL · Sep 24, 2026Local press

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Policy & legislation (3)
In Savannah, Georgia’s utility regulators faced public wrath over data centers💸 Chattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 18, 2026Local press
In Savannah, Georgia’s utility regulators faced public wrath over data centers💸 grist.org · Sep 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Georgia PSC travels to Savannah for meeting on data centers, power bills💸 WABE · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Savannah residents voice concerns over Georgia Power’s ties to proposed OpenAI data center⚠️ WTOC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Savannah residents voice concerns over Georgia Power’s ties to proposed OpenAI data center⚠️ WTOC · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Other coverage (8)
Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forum⚠️ WJCL · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Georgia PSC comes to Savannah, faces ire over data centers⚠️ savannahnow.com · Sep 22, 2026
Greg Dolezal addresses data centers, property taxes during Savannah campaign stop🏠 WTOC · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data center concerns take center stage at Public Service Commission town hall held in Savannah⚠️ WJCL · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Georgia PSC comes to Savannah, faces ire over data centers⚠️ Savannah Morning News · Sep 16, 2026
Georgia PSC hears data center concerns at Savannah meeting⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Sep 15, 2026Local press
PSC sets September meeting for Savannah⚠️ Coastal Courier · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Public Service Commission sets Sept. 15 meeting in Savannah⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Sep 7, 2026Local press

Aurora, CO

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

13 stories tracked since 2026-02-18 across 12 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Aurora residents gather to share data center concerns” (Denver Gazette, 2026-09-24).

Aurora residents gather to share data center concernsDenver Gazette · Sep 24, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (6)
Aurora decides to regulate, but not ban, data centers🛑 The Center Square · Aug 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Aurora city council takes first steps toward data center regulations after rejecting construction ban🛑 Denver7 · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Aurora City Council rejects data center moratorium, moves forward with new regulations🛑 9News · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Aurora City Council rejects data center moratorium, approves new rules, water regs💧 Colorado Public Radio · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Aurora City Council rejects six-month data center ban as it pursues new regulations⚖️ Denver7 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Aurora City Council rejects data center moratorium, approves new rules, water regs💧 Sentinel Colorado · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (2)
Aurora residents say new data center regulations aren’t enough⚠️ westword.com · Sep 15, 2026
What is a data center? Expect more data centers in Illinois, like CyrusOne in Aurora, IL, amid noise, electric bill complaints🔊 ABC7 Chicago · Feb 18, 2026Local press
Noise & health (1)
Aurora residents say data center noise is disrupting daily life despite mitigation efforts🔊 wandtv.com · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Community pushback (4)
Aurora residents gather to share data center concerns⚠️ Denver Gazette · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora⚠️ Daily Herald · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora⚠️ dailyherald.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora⚠️ Chicago Tribune · Sep 16, 2026National press

OR (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 18

13 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “One Half of Oregon Is Crawling With Data Centers” (Willamette Week, 2026-09-18).

One Half of Oregon Is Crawling With Data CentersWillamette Week · Sep 18, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (7)
Oregon data center task force backs reform but sidesteps moratoriums, tax breaks🛑 OregonLive.com · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Oregon Gov. Kotek calls for immediate pause on data center requests for state-owned land🛑 KATU · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Gov. Kotek pauses data centers on state land. Capitol demonstrators want her to go further.🛑 Oregon Capital Chronicle · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Gov. Tina Kotek says she now supports a data center moratorium🛑 Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Kotek backs local data center moratoriums, says Oregon lacks authority for statewide ban🛑 OregonLive.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Oregonians want data center moratorium and no more tax breaks, poll finds🛑 OregonLive.com · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Democratic lawmakers propose three-year moratorium on new large data centers in Oregon🛑 Oregon Capital Chronicle · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (5)
Oregon data center committee wants to hear from you before sharing findings with lawmakers⚠️ KATU · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data centers emerge as new flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race⚠️ Oregon Capital Chronicle · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Gov. Tina Kotek to back 2027 bill on Oregon data center approach💸 Statesman Journal · Aug 21, 2026Local press
As Oregon cities buck data centers, a committee is set to propose statewide regulations⚠️ Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Data centers will receive $450 million in Oregon tax breaks this year. Does anybody think that’s a good idea?🏠 OregonLive.com · Jun 25, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
One Half of Oregon Is Crawling With Data Centers⚠️ Willamette Week · Sep 18, 2026

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KS (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 16

13 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 8 outlets. 5× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rules” (Kansas City Star, 2026-09-16).

At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rulesKansas City Star · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (6)
At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rules🛑 Kansas City Star · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Judge rules Edgerton petition seeking ban on data centers can move forward for now🛑 Kansas City Star · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Why cities are suing Kansas residents over petitions to ban data centers🛑 The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Edgerton, Kansas, sues citizens trying to put data center ban before voters⚖️ KMBC · Aug 21, 2026Local press
‘They want to silence me’: Kansas residents sued by town over petition drive to ban data centers⚖️ Heartlander News · Aug 19, 2026
Residents of Kansas town don’t trust data center plans. They want to vote on a ban🛑 Kansas City Star · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (3)
Judge dismisses Edgerton, Kansas, lawsuit against citizens in data center debate⚖️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Small Kansas town's fight against data center heads to court after city sues citizens following petition⚖️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Kansas cities sue residents over petitions seeking to block large data centers⚖️ The Cool Down · Aug 30, 2026
Other coverage (4)
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Kansas communities can learn from ‘painful lessons’ of data center developments in other states⚠️ HPPR · Aug 28, 2026
Kansas communities can learn from ‘painful’ data center lessons in other states, experts say⚠️ Kansas Reflector · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Kansas communities can learn from 'painful lessons' of data center developments in other states⚠️ Kansas Reflector · Aug 27, 2026Local press

Greensboro, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 19

13 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 8 outlets. 13× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center project” (WUNC News, 2026-08-19).

Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center projectWUNC News · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (13)
Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center project🛑 WUNC News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Greensboro data center moratorium raises questions about Dream Center project🛑 WFAE · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Greensboro City Council extends data center moratorium to 180 days after debate🛑 WXLV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Greensboro City Council approves 180-day data center moratorium🛑 WXII · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Greensboro establishes 180-day data center moratorium🛑 FOX8 WGHP · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Greensboro City Council approves 180-day data center moratorium🛑 wfmynews2.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Residents call on Greensboro Council to enact strong, long data center moratorium🛑 Greensboro News and Record · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Greensboro residents raise concerns over proposed 120-day data center moratorium🛑 WXII · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Greensboro residents air concerns at hearing after council OKs data center moratorium🛑 WXLV · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Alamance County commissioners unanimously approve one-year data center moratorium | Greensboro to vote Tuesday🛑 wfmynews2.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Greensboro leaders discuss proposed data center moratorium at public hearing🛑 FOX8 WGHP · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Greensboro, Alamance and Yadkin to consider data center moratoriums🛑 WFDD · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Greensboro, Alamance and Yadkin to consider data center moratoriums🛑 WUNC News · Aug 14, 2026Local press

KY (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

12 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 8 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “State lawmakers hear data center concerns from across Kentucky at Frankfort 'listening session'” (kentuckylantern.com, 2026-10-01).

State lawmakers hear data center concerns from across Kentucky at Frankfort 'listening session'kentuckylantern.com · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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A Kentucky county becomes first in state to permanently ban data center construction🛑 weku.org · Sep 11, 2026Local press
A Kentucky County Becomes First in State to Permanently Ban Data Center Construction🛑 Successful Farming · Sep 10, 2026
A Kentucky county becomes first in state to permanently ban data center construction🛑 Kentucky Lantern · Sep 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Moratoriums, a mugshot and tax breaks. Catch up on Kentucky data center news.🛑 Kentucky Lantern · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Policy & legislation (6)
State lawmakers hear data center concerns from across Kentucky at Frankfort 'listening session'⚠️ kentuckylantern.com · Oct 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Kentucky governor wants to limit data centers, but critics say executive order has little teeth⚠️ Daily Montanan · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Kentucky residents fear AI data center could push power bills past $1,000💸 The Cool Down · Aug 12, 2026
With more data centers on the horizon, communities worry about rising electricity bills💸 WEKU · Aug 9, 2026Local press
‘We have to go further’: Kentucky governor signs data center order amid mixed reaction⚠️ WKYT · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Kentucky report: Data centers could bring billions, but state must protect ratepayers💸 WKYT · Jun 4, 2026Local press
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Utilities say their rules protect ratepayers against big data centers. Some argue more can be done.💸 Kentucky Lantern · Jun 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Other coverage (1)
Does Beshear’s data center executive order have ‘teeth’ without state law to back it up?⚠️ Kentucky Lantern · Aug 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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▶ Another Kentucky county passes 2-year data center moratoriumYouTube

San Antonio, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

12 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center battleground emerges between Austin, San Antonio” (The Business Journals, 2026-10-01).

Data center battleground emerges between Austin, San AntonioThe Business Journals · Oct 1, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (8)
Data Center Moratorium Proposal Squeaks Forward in San Antonio🛑 deceleration.news · Aug 27, 2026
San Antonio moves to tighten data center rules, holds off on call for moratorium🛑 San Antonio Express-News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
San Antonio City Council may regulate, not ban, data centers🛑 Axios · Aug 26, 2026National press
San Antonio city council leans toward data center regulation, but a moratorium seems less likely🛑 KSAT · Aug 26, 2026Local press
San Antonio City Council could add rules for data center development, but some leaders concerned about all-out pause🛑 kens5.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
San Antonio will consider regulating data centers. It’s unclear if that involves a moratorium.🛑 Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 26, 2026Local press
San Antonio will consider regulating data centers. It’s unclear if that involves a moratorium.🛑 Texas Public Radio | TPR · Aug 26, 2026Local press
A moratorium on data centers in San Antonio isn't a realistic policy response🛑 San Antonio Express-News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
$500 Million Data Center Near San Antonio Adds to Texans’ Fight Over AI Expansion⚠️ saobserver.com · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Data center battleground emerges between Austin, San Antonio⚠️ The Business Journals · Oct 1, 2026
'We don't really know the answers': San Antonio realtors say it's too early to tell how data centers affect home values🏠 KSAT · Sep 22, 2026Local press
San Antonio City Council signals tighter rules for data centers⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 26, 2026

Cleveland, OH

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

12 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 7 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “At Cleveland data center hearing, residents ask who pays — and what they get in return” (Cleveland.com, 2026-09-30).

At Cleveland data center hearing, residents ask who pays — and what they get in returnCleveland.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Cleveland to hold Tuesday night hearing on data centers as council moratorium nears expiration🛑 Cleveland.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Cleveland reveals group shaping data center policies during moratorium🛑 Crain's Cleveland Business · Aug 12, 2026
Community pushback (9)
At Cleveland data center hearing, residents ask who pays — and what they get in return⚠️ Cleveland.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Cleveland residents invited to 2nd hearing on data centers⚠️ Cleveland 19 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Cleveland residents invited to 2nd hearing on data centers⚠️ Cleveland 19 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Heated debate: Residents speak against data centers at Cleveland public hearing⚠️ AOL.com · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Cleveland residents speak out on proposed data centers during first public hearing⚠️ WKYC · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Data centers in Cleveland: Residents speak against data centers at Cleveland public hearing⚠️ FOX 8 News · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Heated debate: Residents speak against data centers at Cleveland public hearing⚠️ FOX 8 News · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Heated debate: Residents speak against data centers at Cleveland public hearing⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 25, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents speak against data centers at Cleveland public hearing⚠️ FOX 8 News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Cleveland neighbors push back on data centers as city weighs new rules⚠️ Cleveland 19 News · Sep 24, 2026Local press

Pima County, AZ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

12 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 8 outlets. 10× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegal” (The Center Square, 2026-09-30).

Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegalThe Center Square · Sep 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Bans & moratoriums (12)
Goldwater Institute calls Pima County's data center ban illegal💧 The Center Square · Sep 30, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Goldwater Institute says Pima County data center moratorium is illegal, facilities aren't a threat💧 KJZZ · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Pima County’s Data Center Moratorium is Unlawful and Threatens Growth🛑 Goldwater Institute · Sep 28, 2026
Pima County supervisors approve data center moratorium🛑 CaloNews.com · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Pima County passes 120-day moratorium on future data center projects🛑 KJZZ · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pima County supervisors approve data center moratorium🛑 AZ Luminaria · Sep 23, 2026
Pima County pauses new data center developments🛑 Arizona Daily Star · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pima County supervisors impose 120-day moratorium on data center projects🛑 Tucson Sentinel · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pima County supervisors impose 120-day moratorium on data center projects🛑 Tucson Sentinel · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pima County considers temporary ban on data centers🛑 The Center Square · Aug 20, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Pima County will develop moratorium for data centers🛑 AZPM News · Aug 13, 2026
Pima County moves toward data center moratorium, tighter transparency🛑 AZ Luminaria · Aug 12, 2026

NY (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 29

12 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 10 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce” (Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), 2026-09-29).

Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s WorkforceGovernor Kathy Hochul (.gov) · Sep 29, 2026Official / .gov

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Bans & moratoriums (7)
New York senator urges Hochul to sign data center bill as moratorium takes effect💸 WRGB · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New York paused AI data center development for a year. In the interim, lawmakers want to block tax breaks🛑 Central Current · Aug 15, 2026Local press
In the Finger Lakes Region, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow🛑 Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) · Jul 29, 2026Official / .gov
On Long Island, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow🛑 Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) · Jul 22, 2026Official / .gov
New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban🛑 CNBC · Jul 14, 2026National press
New York Becomes First State in the Nation to Pause New Hyperscale Data Centers🛑 Inside Climate News · Jul 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New York state Legislature passes 1-year data center moratorium🛑 Spectrum News · Jun 5, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (4)
Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation-Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce⚠️ Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) · Sep 29, 2026Official / .gov
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's business-friendly data center plan⚠️ Axios · Aug 21, 2026National press
NYS students of color pay more for corporate tax breaks💸 Good Jobs First · Jul 13, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
NY must repeal outdated, lucrative tax break for billion-dollar data centers (Editorial Board Opinion)💸 Syracuse.com · Jun 7, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Announces the “NY Fights AI Data Centers” Statewide Tour to Advance Responsible Data Center Development Act⚠️ The New York State Senate (.gov) · Aug 12, 2026Official / .gov

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Abilene, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 14

12 stories tracked since 2026-05-29 across 8 outlets. 11× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “How data center construction is impacting Abilene homeowners at ground zero” (ConchoValleyHomepage.com, 2026-09-14).

How data center construction is impacting Abilene homeowners at ground zeroConchoValleyHomepage.com · Sep 14, 2026

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Lawsuits & legal fights (1)
See Judge Crowley hear residents' complaints after Abilene data center forum⚠️ Abilene Reporter-News · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Water & environment (2)
Environmental impact of data centers in Abilene⚠️ KTXS · Sep 2, 2026Local press
'It's a lot of unanswered questions': Residents seek clarity on AI center water use💧 KTXS · May 29, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Rep. Talarico calls for data center accountability amid Abilene residents’ concerns⚠️ myfoxzone.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
How data center construction is impacting Abilene homeowners at ground zero⚠️ ConchoValleyHomepage.com · Sep 14, 2026
Other coverage (7)
FILE PHOTO: Tour of OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas⚠️ myupnow.com · Sep 9, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Tour of OpenAI data center in Abilene, Texas⚠️ The Lufkin Daily News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
In photos, discussion and demonstration over data centers in Abilene⚠️ Abilene Reporter-News · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data centers in Abilene: A community conversation⚠️ KTXS · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Data centers in Abilene: A community conversation⚠️ KTXS · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis⚠️ Houston Public Media · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis⚠️ KUT · Aug 12, 2026Local press

WV (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 4

12 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 12 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey says” (Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-04).

West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey saysYahoo Finance · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
West Virginia NAACP wants statewide data center moratorium🛑 bignewsnetwork.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (7)
West Virginia Gov. Morrisey on data centers: Net electricity prices will be lower when they come in💸 CNBC · Sep 2, 2026National press
Anthropic agrees to $45 billion West Virginia data center deal with Nscale, governor says💸 WV News · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Governor Morrisey, Legislative Leaders Announce Unified Plan for Responsible Data Center Development in West Virginia⚠️ Clay County Free Press · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Governor Morrisey joins WV leaders to advance responsible data center development⚠️ WVNS · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Governor Morrisey joins WV leaders to advance responsible data center development⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Governor Morrisey, Legislative Leaders Announce Unified Plan for Responsible Data Center Development in West Virginia ...⚠️ EIN Presswire · Aug 11, 2026Press release / aggregator
Governor Morrisey, Legislative Leaders Announce Unified Plan for Responsible Data Center Development in West Virginia⚠️ WV Office of the Governor (.gov) · Aug 11, 2026Official / .gov
Electric bills & the grid (1)
WV leaders pledge ratepayer and water protections in new data center principles💧 The Dominion Post - Morgantown · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
West Virginia data center boom could 'dramatically lower taxes,' Gov Patrick Morrissey says🏠 Yahoo Finance · Sep 4, 2026Press release / aggregator
West Virginia Gov explains how his state learned from data center mistakes⚠️ Fox Business · Sep 4, 2026National press
West Virginia PSC objects to NextEra s MARL route changes, cites missing info⚠️ WCHS · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Fayette County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

12 stories tracked since 2021-10-27 across 5 outlets. 10× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “'They've lost everything' | Federal aid coming to Connersville as over 1,000 flood victims continue recovery” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-08-26).

'They've lost everything' | Federal aid coming to Connersville as over 1,000 flood victims continue recoveryWCPO 9 News · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (2)
Data center bans could invite lawsuits⚖️ Connersville News-Examiner · Jul 29, 2026Local press
County to considers moratorium on data centers🛑 Connersville News-Examiner · Apr 29, 2026Local press
Other coverage (10)
'They've lost everything' | Federal aid coming to Connersville as over 1,000 flood victims continue recovery⚠️ WCPO 9 News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
City, county leaders to hear about data centers⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Nearly a third of Indiana counties have moved to restrict data centers⚠️ WFYI · Jul 6, 2026Local press
Connersville manufacturer Forge Racks & Dunnage acquired⚠️ Inside INdiana Business · May 25, 2026
Commissioners put the brakes on data centers⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · May 13, 2026Local press
2 commissions discuss data centers⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · Mar 4, 2026Local press
Data centers: County open to talks⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · Nov 23, 2025Local press
Looking back: Sudoku game known worldwide developed by Connersville's Howard Garns⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · Sep 6, 2022Local press
Connersville parents charged with battery of infant⚠️ Fox 59 · Sep 1, 2022Local press
Connersville High School Class of 1966⚠️ Connersville News-Examiner · Oct 27, 2021Local press

Lowndes County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

12 stories tracked since 2026-07-21 across 8 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Lowndes County commissioners approve 60-day moratorium on data center permits” (WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News, 2026-08-26).

Lowndes County commissioners approve 60-day moratorium on data center permitsWTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (9)
Lowndes County commissioners approve 60-day moratorium on data center permits🛑 WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Lowndes County commission approves temporary data center moratorium🛑 WCTV · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Lowndes County commissioners to consider proposed data center moratorium Tuesday🛑 WCTV · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Lowndes County commissioners to consider temporary data center moratorium🛑 WALB · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Lowndes County to Consider Data Center Moratorium🛑 Valdosta Today · Aug 21, 2026
Residents demand moratorium on data center development as Lowndes County studies & drafts future ordinances🛑 WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Lowndes County residents demand moratorium on data center development as county drafts new ordinance🛑 WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Lowndes County residents demand moratorium on data center development as county drafts new ordinance🛑 Yahoo · Aug 17, 2026Press release / aggregator
Lowndes County residents continue to push for data center moratorium🛑 WTXL ABC 27 · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Lowndes County residents intensify fight against Project Red Clay data center⚠️ WSFA · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Lowndes County residents bring proposed data center concerns to commission⚠️ WAKA 8 · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Backyard Battle: Foxborough community voices concerns over possible data center⚠️ WALB · Jul 24, 2026Local press

Southaven, MS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 16

12 stories tracked since 2026-06-09 across 11 outlets. 10× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."” (CBS News, 2026-07-16).

Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."CBS News · Jul 16, 2026National press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (10)
Mississippi residents sue xAI, SpaceX over noise complaints🔊 SuperTalk Mississippi Media · Jun 11, 2026
Musk’s xAI, SpaceX sued over ‘pervasive and inescapable’ data center power plant noise🔊 The Hill · Jun 10, 2026National press
Mississippi Residents Sue xAI Over 'Near Constant Noise' From Data Centers🔊 PCMag · Jun 10, 2026
Southaven Residents Sue xAI, Alleging ‘Near-Constant’ Noise From Gas Turbines is Causing Harm🔊 Mississippi Free Press · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Mississippi residents sue xAI and SpaceX over data center noise🔊 qz.com · Jun 10, 2026National press
Musk’s xAI and SpaceX sued over ‘inescapable’ noise from data center plant🔊 Washington Examiner · Jun 10, 2026Local press
Mississippi Residents Sue xAI Over "Jet Engine" Noise From AI Data Centers🔊 Gadget Review · Jun 10, 2026Local press
xAI and SpaceX face class action lawsuit over data center noise affecting thousands of residents🔊 Crypto Briefing · Jun 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Mississippi residents sue Musk’s xAI and SpaceX over data centre ‘nuisance’⚖️ Al Jazeera · Jun 9, 2026
Mississippi residents sue xAI and SpaceX over data center noise nuisance🔊 Crypto Briefing · Jun 9, 2026Press release / aggregator
Noise & health (1)
Musk's xAI hit with class action over power plant's 'inescapable' noise🔊 ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Jun 9, 2026National press
Other coverage (1)
Mississippi homeowners blame a noisy data center plant for sleepless nights. The mayor's advice? "Consider selling."⚠️ CBS News · Jul 16, 2026National press

ME (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 29

11 stories tracked since 2026-04-06 across 4 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Buxton voters will decide temporary data center ban” (Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram, 2026-09-29).

Buxton voters will decide temporary data center banPortland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (8)
Buxton voters will decide temporary data center ban🛑 Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Saco extends temporary data center ban by another 2 months🛑 Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Why this conservative Maine town is trying to ban data centers🛑 Bangor Daily News · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Biddeford moves to ban data center development🛑 Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · Sep 3, 2026Local press
North Berwick to ask voters about data center ban, comprehensive plan change🛑 Portland Press Herald - Maine Sunday Telegram · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Even small Maine towns are weighing data center bans🛑 The Maine Monitor · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Ordinance requiring voter approval for data centers called 'unlawful’⚠️ The Maine Monitor · Aug 10, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Maine House advances data center moratorium🛑 Maine Morning Star · Apr 6, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
An industry-loving Maine town splits on regulating data centers⚠️ Bangor Daily News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
The fight against data centers is bringing Mainers, and Americans, together⚠️ Maine Morning Star · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Advisory group asking for public input on future of data centers in Maine⚠️ Maine Morning Star · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Fayetteville, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

11 stories tracked since 2026-06-04 across 6 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Residents get another chance to shape Fayetteville's data center rules” (The Fayetteville Observer, 2026-09-24).

Residents get another chance to shape Fayetteville's data center rulesThe Fayetteville Observer · Sep 24, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (5)
Fayetteville residents seek data center moratorium | Opinion🛑 Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026Press release / aggregator
Fayetteville residents seek data center moratorium | Opinion🛑 The Fayetteville Observer · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Moratorium fails again as Fayetteville revises data center protections🛑 fayobserver.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Fayetteville residents urge city council to ban data centers🛑 CBS 17 · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Residents push data center moratorium at heated Fayetteville council forum🛑 The Fayetteville Observer · Jun 4, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (2)
Fayetteville council to consider additional regulations for data centers⚠️ Fayetteville Flyer · Aug 13, 2026
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday⚠️ CityView NC · Aug 7, 2026
Community pushback (1)
Residents get another chance to shape Fayetteville's data center rules⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Fayetteville can welcome data centers and also demand transparency | Opinion⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data center drama: Eastover sends a letter to Fayetteville. | Opinion⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Aug 10, 2026Local press
Data center concerns dominate Fayetteville City Council public forum⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Aug 5, 2026Local press

Calvert County, MD

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

11 stories tracked since 2026-08-04 across 8 outlets. 11× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center moratorium to be extended in Calvert” (SoMdNews.com, 2026-09-23).

Data center moratorium to be extended in CalvertSoMdNews.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (10)
Data center moratorium to be extended in Calvert🛑 SoMdNews.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Calvert County approves 6-month data center moratorium after Amazon pullout🛑 WBFF · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Calvert County board passes 6-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 The Baltimore Banner · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Six-month moratorium on data centers approved in Calvert🛑 SoMdNews.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Calvert County Commissioners unanimously pass 6-month data center moratorium🛑 FOX 5 DC · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Calvert County commissioners pass 6-month data center moratorium🛑 FOX 5 DC · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Calvert County Passes Six-Month Moratorium On Data Centers🛑 The BayNet · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Calvert County considers 6-month data center moratorium after Amazon pullout🛑 baltimoresun.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Calvert County approves 6-month data center moratorium after Amazon pullout🛑 WJLA · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium hearing set for Tuesday in Calvert🛑 SoMdNews.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Amazon abandons plans for data center campus at Calvert Cliffs🛑 Maryland Matters · Aug 4, 2026

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Brunswick, ME

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 17

11 stories tracked since 2026-02-21 across 4 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “New Brunswick Taps Planning Firm to Help Craft Interim Data Center Rules” (TAPinto, 2026-09-17).

New Brunswick Taps Planning Firm to Help Craft Interim Data Center RulesTAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
Princeton's South Brunswick Neighbors Lose a Round in Court Against Data Center, But Launch an Appeal⚖️ TAPinto · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Princeton's South Brunswick Neighbors Lose a Round in Court Against Data Center, But Launch an Appeal⚖️ tapinto.net · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (3)
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Signs Data Center Transparency Law in South Brunswick⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Protesters Greet Sherrill At South Brunswick Data Center Bill Signing💸 Patch · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Gov. Mikie Sherrill Signs Data Center Transparency Law in South Brunswick⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
New Brunswick rejects data center plan following public backlash⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · Feb 21, 2026Local press
Other coverage (5)
New Brunswick Taps Planning Firm to Help Craft Interim Data Center Rules⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
New Brunswick to Develop Interim Rules for Data Centers While Master Plan Review Continues⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 17, 2026Local press
New Brunswick to Review Data Center Development in its Master Plan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 2, 2026Local press
New Brunswick to Review Data Center Development in Master Plan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 2, 2026Local press
New Brunswick to Review Data Center Development in Master Plan⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 2, 2026Local press

NC (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 16

11 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 10 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Data Centers NC: Raleigh considers 6-month pause on new data centers as city reviews growth impacts” (ABC11 News, 2026-09-16).

Data Centers NC: Raleigh considers 6-month pause on new data centers as city reviews growth impactsABC11 News · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Data Centers NC: Raleigh considers 6-month pause on new data centers as city reviews growth impacts🛑 ABC11 News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Ask 13: Where is data center development paused, banned in western North Carolina?🛑 WLOS · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Developer drops North Carolina data center plan as moratorium efforts spread🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 2, 2026
Three more NC localities weigh pauses on data centers as developer backs away from Raleigh project🛑 NC Newsline · Aug 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
NORTH CAROLINA: Data center zoning discussed by planning board, denied but with conditions🛑 thegazette.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press
North Carolina county eyes data center moratorium as zoning debate returns🛑 The Cool Down · Aug 14, 2026
Data center moratorium fever for NC local governments🛑 Carolina Public Press · Jun 11, 2026
Electric bills & the grid (1)
Duke Rate Case Underscores Complexities of Data Center Grid Impacts💸 RTO Insider · Jul 26, 2026Trade press
Water & environment (2)
Inside North Carolina's data center boom: Where does the water go?💧 WRAL · Jun 15, 2026Local press
What do more data centers mean for North Carolina's water?💧 VPM · May 14, 2026
Other coverage (1)
NC and Virginia address taxation of data centers🏠 Grant Thornton · Aug 25, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

Chesapeake, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 5

11 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 10 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Across Chesapeake Bay region, data centers are facing bans, moratoriums” (marylandmatters.org, 2026-09-05).

Across Chesapeake Bay region, data centers are facing bans, moratoriumsmarylandmatters.org · Sep 5, 2026

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Across Chesapeake Bay region, data centers are facing bans, moratoriums🛑 marylandmatters.org · Sep 5, 2026
Chesapeake Beach Data Center Ban Prohibits Facilities Townwide🛑 The BayNet · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Chesapeake restricts where data centers can be built, asks for legal opinion on ban⚖️ Daily Press · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Chesapeake moves to restrict data center development, Virginia Beach presses pause🛑 whro.org · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Chesapeake City Council tightens data center rules, seeks state opinion on possible ban🛑 13newsnow.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Chesapeake city council unanimously approves data center zoning ordinance🛑 WTKR · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
Q&A: Chesapeake Legal Alliance on Data Centers and Nondisclosure Agreements⚖️ Bucks County Beacon · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Q&A with the Chesapeake Legal Alliance: Data centers and nondisclosure agreements in the Bay region⚖️ Bay Journal · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Chesapeake wants to hear from you on data center rules⚠️ Daily Press · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Chesapeake wants to hear from you on data center rules⚠️ The Virginian-Pilot · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Chesapeake Regional, DOJ reach agreement on charges related to OB-GYN⚠️ Virginia Business · Aug 19, 2026Trade press

Wytheville, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 8

11 stories tracked since 2026-08-08 across 11 outlets. 11× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates” (WLBT, 2026-08-08).

Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric RatesWLBT · Aug 8, 2026Local press

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Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 WLBT · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 FOX5 Vegas · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 KPLC 7 News · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 Valley News Live · Aug 8, 2026
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 Cleveland 19 News · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 wdbj7.com · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 WSAZ · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 WIBW · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 fox8live.com · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville Data Center Boom Draws Resident Pushback Over Land, Water, and Electric Rates💧 KFYR-TV · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Wytheville data center boom draws resident pushback over land, water, and electric rates💧 WDBJ7 · Aug 8, 2026Local press

Lexington, KY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

10 stories tracked since 2026-06-15 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “It’s a Pause, Not a Ban: Liz Sheehan on Lexington’s Data Center Moratorium” (Queer Kentucky, 2026-10-01).

It’s a Pause, Not a Ban: Liz Sheehan on Lexington’s Data Center MoratoriumQueer Kentucky · Oct 1, 2026

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Bans & moratoriums (4)
It’s a Pause, Not a Ban: Liz Sheehan on Lexington’s Data Center Moratorium🛑 Queer Kentucky · Oct 1, 2026
Lexington weighs new data center rules before ban expires🛑 Spectrum News · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Lexington council to hold another public hearing on data centers amid moratorium🛑 WEKU · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Lexington council to hold another public hearing on data centers amid moratorium🛑 WEKU · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Lexington residents rally against proposed data center near Green Acres Park⚠️ WKYT · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Lexington community voices opposition to data centers at packed town hall⚠️ WKYT · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Lexington’s proposed new rules for data centers take another step forward⚠️ Lexington Herald Leader · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Lexington, Ky., Data Center Rules Take Another Step Forward⚠️ GovTech · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
Winchester Data Centers, Flock Panel Review Dominate r/Lexington⚠️ The Lexington Times · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Planning Commission recommends new Limits on data centers in Lexington⚠️ Spectrum News · Jul 31, 2026Local press

Inver Grove Heights, MN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

10 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 6 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Inver Grove Heights approves data center site plan” (kare11.com, 2026-09-29).

Inver Grove Heights approves data center site plankare11.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (7)
Inver Grove Heights exempts data center project from city moratorium🛑 MPR News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium passed by Inver Grove Heights City Council🛑 FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Inver Grove Heights amends data center moratorium to avoid multi-million dollar lawsuit⚖️ Pioneer Press · Sep 15, 2026
Inver Grove Heights city council exempts data center from one-year moratorium🛑 kare11.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Inver Grove Heights City Council approves moratorium carve-out for proposed data center🛑 The Mighty 790 KFGO · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Inver Grove Heights approves one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 MPR News · Jun 26, 2026Local press
Inver Grove Heights meeting erupts into shouts after data center moratorium delayed🛑 MPR News · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (2)
Inver Grove Heights saves taxpayers millions by avoiding lawsuit; data center moves forward⚖️ 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Data center lawsuit could cost Inver Grove Heights taxpayers millions; path to avoid it moves forward⚖️ 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Inver Grove Heights approves data center site plan⚠️ kare11.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Dubuque County, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

10 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 5 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum” (KCRG, 2026-09-29).

How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center humKCRG · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (7)
Citizen recommendations shaping Dubuque County data center ordinance⚠️ TelegraphHerald.com · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Dubuque City Council passes temporary moratorium on hyperscale data centers🛑 KCRG · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Dubuque County maps data center setbacks for proposed ordinance⚠️ KGAN · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Dubuque council delays data center moratorium to tighten proposed ordinance🛑 TelegraphHerald.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Dubuque County residents urge transparency, citizen ordinance on data centers⚠️ cbs2iowa.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Dubuque to consider six-month data center moratorium, survey shows residents oppose facilities🛑 KCRG · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Dubuque to consider six-month data center moratorium, survey shows residents oppose facilities🛑 KCRG · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
Dubuque County weighs data center health and pollution risks🏭 KWWL · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Noise & health (2)
How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum🔊 KCRG · Sep 29, 2026Local press
How loud is too loud? Dubuque County weighs health risks of data center hum🔊 KCRG · Sep 29, 2026Local press

AZ (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 24

10 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technology” (AZ Family, 2026-09-24).

As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technologyAZ Family · Sep 24, 2026

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Kris Mayes’ call for a data center moratorium is wrong and anti-American🛑 Arizona Capitol Times · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Amid calls for data center moratorium, Arizona Chamber ribs critics with introduction of 'Arizona Offline Pledge'🛑 Chamber Business News · Sep 1, 2026
Policy & legislation (1)
Arizona approves new rate guardrails so homes don't subsidize data centers and other big users💸 The Cool Down · Aug 26, 2026
Water & environment (3)
As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technology💧 AZ Family · Sep 24, 2026
Arizona county advances 4-month halt on new data centers over water, power use💧 The Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026
Arizona city approves its first data center rules as residents warn, 'We don't have the water'💧 Yahoo · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
Projects & construction (1)
To build or not to build? Data center debate hits the campaign trail⚠️ Arizona Capitol Times · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Other coverage (3)
Interactive: The hidden machines powering America's digital life⚠️ ABC15 Arizona · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Uniti expands fiber network to Texas, Arizona data centers⚠️ Investing.com · Sep 8, 2026Press release / aggregator
State Affairs Insider: Experts stress data center transparency⚠️ Arizona Capitol Times · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Howard County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 18

10 stories tracked since 2026-03-17 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Kokomo-Howard County Public Library held its annual Friend of the Library trivia night Thursday” (Kokomo Tribune, 2026-09-18).

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library held its annual Friend of the Library trivia night ThursdayKokomo Tribune · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Kokomo data center ordinance falls short⚠️ Kokomo Tribune (Letters to the Editor) · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Kokomo council advances data center ordinance despite public opposition⚠️ WRTV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Kokomo council advances data center ordinance despite public opposition⚠️ WISH-TV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
County adopts data center moratorium🛑 Kokomo Lantern (Substack) · Aug 18, 2026Press release / aggregator
Kokomo considers zoning change allowing data centers on industrial sites🛑 WRTV · Aug 1, 2026Local press
Howard County looking for data center moratorium | Across Indiana🛑 Kokomo Tribune · Jun 30, 2026Local press
Howard County looking for data center moratorium | Across Indiana🛑 Kokomo Tribune · Jun 30, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
BEN INSKEEP: Data centers unifying Hoosiers in opposition⚠️ Kokomo Tribune (opinion) · Aug 1, 2026Local press
Other coverage (2)
Kokomo-Howard County Public Library held its annual Friend of the Library trivia night Thursday⚠️ Kokomo Tribune · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Kokomo Woman Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash In Howard County⚠️ wowo.com · Mar 17, 2026Local press

MN (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 17

10 stories tracked since 2026-08-14 across 6 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy” (MinneapoliMedia, 2026-09-17).

MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local DemocracyMinneapoliMedia · Sep 17, 2026

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Harmony moves forward with revised proposed data center ordinance⚠️ KTTC | Rochester, MN · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Harmony moves forward with sixth draft of proposed data center ordinance⚠️ KTTC | Rochester, MN · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Harmony residents raise concerns over pacing of proposed data center ordinance⚠️ KTTC | Rochester, MN · Sep 3, 2026Local press
MINNESOTA: Environmental Commission to present data center moratorium to city council🛑 thegazette.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Congressional candidate demands data center moratorium ahead of Google’s Pine Island celebration🛑 KTTC | Rochester, MN · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA EDITORIAL | Minnesota’s Data Center Boom Is Becoming a Test of Energy, Water and Local Democracy💧 MinneapoliMedia · Sep 17, 2026
Community pushback (3)
Across Minnesota, opposition to data centers is a political campaign season rallying cry⚠️ MPR News · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Google launches a charm offensive in 2 Minnesota towns as data center opposition grows⚠️ MPR News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
The Fight Against Google’s Minnesota Data Centers⚠️ Unicorn Riot · Aug 14, 2026
Projects & construction (1)
Google scales back proposed data center in northeast Minnesota⚠️ Star Tribune · Aug 20, 2026Local press

Orange County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

10 stories tracked since 2026-09-05 across 8 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centers” (WUSF, 2026-09-16).

Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centersWUSF · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centers🛑 WUSF · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Orange County commissioners favor a data center moratorium🛑 Orlando Sentinel · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Orange County supports pressing pause on data centers to develop new rules🛑 Florida Politics · Sep 16, 2026
Orange County commissioners move forward with plan to put a pause on data centers🛑 WESH · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Orange County plans a moratorium on AI data centers🛑 Central Florida Public Media · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Orange County weighs moratorium on new AI data centers🛑 FOX 35 Orlando · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Orange County moves forward with temporary moratorium on new AI data centers🛑 FOX 35 Orlando · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Orange County could temporarily ban AI data centers🛑 Orlando Weekly · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Orange County to weigh temporary moratorium on AI Data Center applications🛑 WKMG · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
The president isn’t worried, but Orange County has data center concerns⚠️ Orlando Sentinel · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Stokes County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 15

10 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Stokes County commissioners vote in favor of rezoning Project Delta” (WXII, 2026-09-15).

Stokes County commissioners vote in favor of rezoning Project DeltaWXII · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Stokes County commissioners vote in favor of rezoning Project Delta🛑 WXII · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Stokes County commissioners approve Project Delta data center rezoning🛑 wfmynews2.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Stokes County board votes 5-2 to deny Data Center rezoning in Walnut Cove🛑 WXII · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Community pushback (1)
Data Center Debate: Stokes County Commissioners hold public hearing⚠️ WXII · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Other coverage (6)
Report challenges tax revenue projections for Stokes County data center🏠 WUNC News · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Report challenges tax revenue projections for Stokes County data center🏠 88.5 WFDD · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Report challenges tax revenue projections for Stokes County data center🏠 WFAE · Sep 5, 2026Local press
Planning board again recommends denial of Stokes data center⚠️ WFDD · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Planning board again recommends denial of Stokes data center⚠️ WUNC News · Aug 14, 2026Local press
New Amazon Data Center Stokes Worry It Would Be the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.⚠️ The New York Times · Aug 10, 2026National press

Independence, MO

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

10 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 5 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight” (Kansas City Star, 2026-09-09).

Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversightKansas City Star · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (1)
After massive data center upends city politics, Independence considers a ban🛑 Kansas City Star · Jun 25, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (5)
Lost sleep, NDAs & closed meetings: Inside lawsuit seeking to halt Independence data center⚖️ kansascity.com · Aug 14, 2026
New lawsuit attempting to stop multi-billion data center project in Independence💸 KMBC · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Independence neighbors sue to stop construction of $150 billion AI data center💸 Kansas City Star · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Lawsuit aims to block construction of Independence data center⚖️ KCTV · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Lawsuit aims to block construction of Independence data center⚖️ KCTV · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Policy & legislation (1)
Independence delays vote on new data center rules as residents demand more oversight⚠️ Kansas City Star · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Community pushback (2)
Residents report permit violations with Independence data center construction🛑 FOX4KC.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Residents report permit violations with Independence data center construction🛑 FOX4KC.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Other coverage (1)
Independence voters have now ousted 3 of 5 councilmembers who backed data center funding⚠️ Kansas City Star · Sep 2, 2026Local press

Sturtevant, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 8

10 stories tracked since 2026-06-11 across 10 outlets. 6× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause” (The Black Chronicle, 2026-09-08).

Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pauseThe Black Chronicle · Sep 8, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (3)
Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause🛑 The Black Chronicle · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Sturtevant presses Spanberger for data center pause🛑 thecentersquare.com · Sep 8, 2026
Sturtevant on data center moratorium: Before Virginia approves another data center, it should decide whether more are justified🛑 Cardinal News · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Lawsuits & legal fights (5)
The 'world's most powerful AI data center' hit with massive class-action lawsuit⚖️ TechRadar · Jul 8, 2026National press
Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft's 'world's most powerful AI data center' due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution from $7.3 billion facility🔊 Tom's Hardware · Jul 6, 2026National press
Wisconsin residents sue Microsoft over noise caused by new data center🔊 The Independent · Jul 6, 2026Local press
Microsoft sued over Wisconsin data center noise🔊 Wisconsin Law Journal · Jul 6, 2026Local press
Microsoft sued by Sturtevant residents for noise from data center🔊 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Jul 2, 2026Local press
Noise & health (2)
Sturtevant residents file class action suit over Microsoft data center noise🔊 Wisconsin Examiner · Jul 2, 2026Local press
Microsoft hosting direct open house June 23, says Sturtevant noise complaints have been resolved🔊 Racine County Eye · Jun 11, 2026

Coachella, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 28

10 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 4 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden State” (kvcrnews.org, 2026-08-28).

Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden Statekvcrnews.org · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden State💧 kvcrnews.org · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Coachella City Council Approves Ordinance Banning Data Centers🛑 The Riverside Record · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Coachella inches toward ban on data centers with final vote expected at the end of the month🛑 kvcrnews.org · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Coachella residents gather in support of a ban on data centers🛑 The Desert Sun · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Coachella decides to ban data centers permanently🛑 The Desert Sun · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Coachella Approves Data Center Moratorium, Ends Stronghold Power Agreement🛑 NBC Palm Springs · Jun 4, 2026
Coachella City Council Floats Moratorium on Data Centers as Community Opposition Grows🛑 NBC Palm Springs · May 28, 2026
Coachella considers moratorium on data centers as community pushes back against proposed tech campus🛑 kvcrnews.org · May 28, 2026Local press
Coachella council to vote on data center moratorium amid public outcry🛑 The Desert Sun · May 28, 2026Local press
Water & environment (1)
IE Latino Voices: AI, data centers and environmental justice in Coachella⚠️ kvcrnews.org · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Dearborn County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jun 13

10 stories tracked since 2022-09-04 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Dearborn County community remembering couple killed in head-on crash” (WCPO 9 News, 2026-06-13).

Dearborn County community remembering couple killed in head-on crashWCPO 9 News · Jun 13, 2026Local press

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Bans & moratoriums (5)
Dearborn County commissioners approve moratorium on solar farms, data center projects🛑 WVXU · Feb 25, 2026Local press
Dearborn Co. Commissioners Approve One Year Moratorium on Solar Farms🛑 Eagle Country 99.3 · Feb 24, 2026Local press
Dearborn County Commission votes to approve year-long moratorium on solar farm development🛑 WCPO · Feb 1, 2026Local press
Dearborn Co. Commissioners approve moratorium on commercial solar projects🛑 812noww.com · Feb 1, 2026
Draft Solar Ordinance Discussed at Plan Commission Meeting⚠️ Eagle Country 99.3 · Jan 1, 2026Local press
Projects & construction (1)
Dearborn County commissioners forming citizen advisory committee for future data center, solar farm proposals⚠️ WCPO · May 1, 2026Local press
Other coverage (4)
Dearborn County community remembering couple killed in head-on crash⚠️ WCPO 9 News · Jun 13, 2026Local press
Dearborn County plan commission votes against creating a solar farm advisory committee⚠️ WCPO · Jan 1, 2026Local press
Dearborn County, Indiana Population 2026⚠️ World Population Review · Aug 18, 2024Local press
2 people hospitalized following head-on collision in Dearborn County, Indiana⚠️ FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 4, 2022Local press

UT (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 30

9 stories tracked since 2026-05-12 across 8 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “West Jordan residents speak out about impact of nearby data center on day-to-day lives” (ABC4 Utah, 2026-09-30).

West Jordan residents speak out about impact of nearby data center on day-to-day livesABC4 Utah · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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West Jordan residents speak out about impact of nearby data center on day-to-day lives⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Sep 30, 2026Local press
2 big data centers are coming to Utah’s coal country. How they’ll be powered has residents ‘up in arms.’⚠️ The Times-Independent · Sep 30, 2026Local press
2 big data centers are coming to Utah’s coal country. How they’ll be powered has residents ‘up in arms.’⚠️ sltrib.com · Sep 24, 2026
2 big data centers are coming to Utah’s coal country. How they’ll be powered has residents ‘up in arms.’⚠️ The Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Spanish Fork City approves ordinance change, potentially opening door to data center developments⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Could new technology actually create water at massive Millard County data center?💧 FOX 13 News Utah · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Utah data centers promise jobs and revenue, but opponents say benefits disappear⚠️ Deseret News · Sep 2, 2026
Kevin O'Leary DEFENDS Utah Data Center Project After Residents Sue Rashford (tWhHHX9qAC)⚖️ Mshale · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Residents question water use as Utah faces drought, data center plan💧 KUTV · May 12, 2026Local press

WI (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 30

9 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 9 outlets. 4× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developments” (wpr.org, 2026-09-30).

Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developmentswpr.org · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Construction industry drives Wisconsin job growth amid data center developments⚠️ wpr.org · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Southern Wisconsin community latest to enact a data center moratorium🛑 Kaukauna Community News · Sep 29, 2026
Could Data Centers Swing an Election in Wisconsin?⚠️ The New Yorker · Aug 28, 2026
Oracle drops lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data center credit rules⚖️ Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service · Aug 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data centers are a big political issue; what should Wisconsin do about them?⚖️ Wisconsin Examiner · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Wisconsin city halts new data centers for 18 months over power, water, and noise fears🔊 The Cool Down · Aug 19, 2026
Oracle drops Wisconsin data center power transmission cost lawsuit⚖️ The Center Square · Aug 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Oracle drops Wisconsin suit over financial requirements tied to data centers⚠️ WPR · Aug 17, 2026Local press
Oracle drops lawsuit challenging Wisconsin data center credit rules⚖️ Wisconsin Watch · Aug 17, 2026

Sioux County, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

9 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 8 outlets. 9× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers” (WLBT, 2026-09-30).

Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centersWLBT · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ WLBT · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ foxcarolina.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ WSAW · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ kait8.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ KTTC | Rochester, MN · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ FOX5 Vegas · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ WABI · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Sioux County proposes new ordinance to regulate data centers⚠️ KTIV · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Residents seek more details on potential Sioux County data center⚠️ KTIV · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Alliance, OH

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

9 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 7 outlets. 8× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries "lack of transparency" around local data center projects” (WFIR News, 2026-09-28).

Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries "lack of transparency" around local data center projectsWFIR News · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance decries "lack of transparency" around local data center projects⚠️ WFIR News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Is Alliance getting a data center? It looks like it. Here's where⚠️ Canton Repository · Sep 22, 2026
New Georgia Chamber alliance forms for 'responsible infrastructure investment' in data centers⚠️ WABE · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance launches statewide campaign on data center development⚠️ Marietta Daily Journal · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Texas Republicans Turn Against Data Centers, Challenging the GOP’s AI Alliance⚠️ Межа. Новини України. · Sep 3, 2026
What Alliance decides on data centers will shape its future for decades⚠️ Canton Repository · Sep 2, 2026
Independence Guard Alliance files lawsuit to halt construction of Independence data center⚖️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 13, 2026Local press
How Data Centers became a new political battleground in the US – The unexpected alliance between the right and the left against AI⚠️ ProtoThema English · Aug 10, 2026
'We don't need them here.' Alliance residents oppose data centers, council acts⚠️ Canton Repository · Jun 16, 2026

Denton, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 27

9 stories tracked since 2026-08-21 across 6 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Amendments to strengthen data center rules in Denton’s development code now head to the City Council” (Denton Record-Chronicle, 2026-09-27).

Amendments to strengthen data center rules in Denton’s development code now head to the City CouncilDenton Record-Chronicle · Sep 27, 2026Local press

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Amendments to strengthen data center rules in Denton’s development code now head to the City Council⚠️ Denton Record-Chronicle · Sep 27, 2026Local press
Denton officials weigh data center moratorium during first public hearing🛑 Community Impact · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Denton holds first hearing on a data center moratorium as Core Scientific eyes more land🛑 KERA News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Denton holds first hearing on a data center moratorium as Core Scientific eyes more land🛑 KERA News · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Denton holds first hearing on a data center moratorium as Core Scientific eyes more land🛑 Denton Record-Chronicle · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Denton leaders to decide on a possible moratorium on data center projects🛑 WFAA · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Denton residents support moratorium as city weighs future data center development🛑 CBS News · Sep 23, 2026National press
Denton residents call for city council to impose temporary restriction on data centers⚠️ Dallas News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Denton City Council starts legal process for data center moratorium⚖️ Community Impact · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Denver, CO

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

9 stories tracked since 2026-02-23 across 8 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Denver, Aurora residents say they were kept in the dark about massive data center planned near homes” (Denver7, 2026-09-24).

Denver, Aurora residents say they were kept in the dark about massive data center planned near homesDenver7 · Sep 24, 2026Local press

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Denver, Aurora residents say they were kept in the dark about massive data center planned near homes⚠️ Denver7 · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Denver Residents Were Told to Let Their Lawns Die. Then They Saw Sprinklers Running Outside a Data Center and All Hell Broke Loose⚠️ ZME Science · Sep 9, 2026
Locals rage over AI data center sprinklers in drought-hit Denver💧 Cybernews · Sep 8, 2026
Denver data center continuously waters its lawn even after city announced drought restrictions, enraging residents — it’s unclear if site is breaking the law or using its own recycled water💧 Tom's Hardware · Sep 4, 2026National press
Denver Resident Shows Data Center Watering Their Lawn While Residents Face Water Restrictions For a Year💧 gadgetreview.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data Centers in Denver - City and County of Denver⚠️ City and County of Denver · Aug 30, 2026Official / .gov
Data Centers in Denver - City and County of Denver⚠️ City and County of Denver · Aug 27, 2026Official / .gov
Denver to form data-center regulation group ahead of 2027 moratorium deadline🛑 Colorado Politics · Aug 19, 2026
Denver set to pause data center development as mayor joins call for moratorium🛑 Denverite · Feb 23, 2026Local press

MI (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 23

9 stories tracked since 2026-03-02 across 6 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations” (Bridge Michigan, 2026-09-23).

Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donationsBridge Michigan · Sep 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Fact check: John James’ link to data center tax breaks, donations🏠 Bridge Michigan · Sep 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Two in three Michigan residents oppose data centers, IPPSR poll finds⚠️ WKAR · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Jocelyn Benson calls for statewide moratorium on new data center construction🛑 The Michigan Independent · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Michigan environmentalists push for statewide data center moratorium, regulations as bills stall💸 Planet Detroit · Sep 14, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Environmentalists push lawmakers to forge ahead on moratorium and regulations for data centers🛑 Michigan Advance · Sep 14, 2026Local press
After data center investments revealed, Rogers backs statewide moratorium🛑 Michigan Advance · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Michigan lawmakers, local officials and residents renew push for statewide data center moratorium🛑 Michigan Advance · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Data Center moratorium bills introduced in Michigan: Here's what they contain💸 Big Rapids Pioneer · Jun 5, 2026
Data center moratorium bills reflect public sentiment, says Michigan lawmaker💸 Planet Detroit · Mar 2, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Summit, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 21

9 stories tracked since 2026-06-13 across 7 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Trump-Xi summit underscores risk of outright data center bans” (Roll Call, 2026-09-21).

Trump-Xi summit underscores risk of outright data center bansRoll Call · Sep 21, 2026Local press

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Trump-Xi summit underscores risk of outright data center bans🛑 Roll Call · Sep 21, 2026Local press
Students march in Summit, demand Kean return donation and dump Big Tech⚠️ Union News Daily · Aug 27, 2026Local press
“Palantir Tracks, ICE Attacks”: Students March in Summit, Demand Rep. Kean Return Peter Thiel Donation and Dump Big Tech⚠️ Insider NJ · Aug 13, 2026Local press
“Palantir Tracks, ICE Attacks”: Students March in Summit, Demand Rep. Kean Return Peter Thiel Donation and Dump Big Tech⚠️ insidernj.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Data Center Summit puts stake in the emerging Southwest market⚠️ Lightwave Online · Aug 7, 2026
Summit Adjusts Data Center Ban Rules🛑 Patch · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Summit Passes AI Data Center Ban, But Many Say It Falls Short🛑 Patch · Jun 17, 2026Local press
AI Data Center Ban Heads To Final Vote In Summit🛑 Patch · Jun 15, 2026Local press
Summit Council Takes Up Controversial AI Data Center and Detention Ban🛑 tapinto.net · Jun 13, 2026Local press

Eastport, ME

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 11

9 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 3 outlets. 6× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Eastport City Council moves to join federal review of subsea data center plan” (The Maine Monitor, 2026-09-11).

Eastport City Council moves to join federal review of subsea data center planThe Maine Monitor · Sep 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Eastport City Council moves to join federal review of subsea data center plan⚠️ The Maine Monitor · Sep 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Eastport residents seek formal role in federal review of proposed underwater data center💧 Bangor Daily News · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center💧 newscentermaine.com · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Residents seek formal role in federal review as Eastport considers ban on underwater data center💧 The Maine Monitor · Sep 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Eastport Planning Board recommends city adopt ordinance to permanently ban data centers🛑 newscentermaine.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Eastport Planning Board recommends city adopt ordinance to permanently ban data centers🛑 The Maine Monitor · Aug 26, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Federal regulators accept preliminary permit for underwater data center off Eastport💧 newscentermaine.com · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Federal regulators accept preliminary permit for underwater data center off Eastport💧 The Maine Monitor · Aug 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Eastport Council unanimously adopts moratorium on DeepGreen underwater data center proposal💧 The Maine Monitor · Aug 13, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Bristol, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

9 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bristol, VA City Council passes data center ordinance” (WJHL, 2026-09-09).

Bristol, VA City Council passes data center ordinanceWJHL · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Bristol, VA City Council passes data center ordinance⚠️ WJHL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Bristol, VA passes data center ordinance⚠️ WJHL · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Bristol Virginia to require a data center to secure special use permit🛑 The Bristol Herald Courier · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Bristol Virginia to require a data center to secure special use permit🛑 heraldcourier.com · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Bristol Virginia Council Considers Ordinance Requiring Permits for Data Centers🛑 WCYB · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Bristol Virginia Council Considers Ordinance Requiring Permits for Data Centers🛑 WCYB · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Bristol Refers Data Center Zoning to Planning Board🛑 Uprise RI · Aug 22, 2026
Recap: Bristol Council Sends Data Center Zoning to Planning Board🛑 Uprise RI · Aug 21, 2026
Bristol residents fight to stop rezoning of land allowing potential data center🛑 WSBT · Jul 9, 2026Local press

MO (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 4

9 stories tracked since 2026-03-13 across 7 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Missouri residents push back on data center plans with recalls, moratoriums, and 10-hour hearings” (The Cool Down, 2026-09-04).

Missouri residents push back on data center plans with recalls, moratoriums, and 10-hour hearingsThe Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026

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Missouri residents push back on data center plans with recalls, moratoriums, and 10-hour hearings🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026
Missouri wants AI data centers. Communities want answers⚠️ Missouri Independent · Sep 1, 2026Local press
After approval fights, Missouri communities move to rewrite the rules on data centers⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 16, 2026
VOTER GUIDE | Missouri political candidates' stances on data center development⚠️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jul 16, 2026Local press
Amazon Missouri Data Center: $10 Billion, No Rate Hike Pledged, Sunshine Law Suit Pending💸 Tech Times · Jun 19, 2026Local press
Amazon announces multibillion-dollar data center investment in Missouri💸 About Amazon · Jun 15, 2026
Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions in rural Missouri🏠 Missouri Independent · May 22, 2026Local press
Google data center plan raises tax, transparency questions i...🏠 Dexter Statesman · May 22, 2026Local press
Nebius lays out AI data center plans in Missouri as NJ questions linger⚠️ Press of Atlantic City · Mar 13, 2026

White County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 1

9 stories tracked since 2021-06-16 across 8 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “White County to address data center regulations” (Now Georgia, 2026-09-01).

White County to address data center regulationsNow Georgia · Sep 1, 2026Local press

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White County to address data center regulations⚠️ Now Georgia · Sep 1, 2026Local press
322-acre data center could be built in White County, Indiana⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Jul 9, 2026Trade press
White County Data Center Plans Move Forward With Community Open House⚠️ InkFreeNews.com (via Lafayette Journal & Courier / USA Today Network) · Jun 26, 2026National press
White County data center plans move forward with community open house⚠️ AOL (syndicated from Lafayette Journal & Courier) · Jun 25, 2026Local press
322-acre data center could be built in White County, Indiana⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Jan 1, 2026Trade press
Three Indiana Counties Pass Data Center Moratoriums🛑 InkFreeNews.com · Nov 26, 2025Local press
3 counties put moratoriums on data center projects🛑 Daily Journal (Johnson County) / Indianapolis Business Journal · Nov 24, 2025Local press
3 counties put moratoriums on data center projects🛑 Indianapolis Business Journal · Nov 24, 2025Local press
White County man killed, officer injured in exchange of gunfire⚠️ WTHR · Jun 16, 2021Local press

Durham County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 31

9 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 8 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy” (INDY Week, 2026-08-31).

In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research EconomyINDY Week · Aug 31, 2026

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In Durham County, Debate Around Data Centers Focuses on the Research Economy⚠️ INDY Week · Aug 31, 2026
Durham County approves a nine-month moratorium on large data centers🛑 Blue Ridge Public Radio · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Durham County joins a growing list of areas that have paused data center development across NC🛑 WUNC News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Durham County passes 9-month data center moratorium🛑 The Duke Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Durham County passes 9-month data center moratorium🛑 The Duke Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Durham County, N.C., Votes for Pause on Data Centers🛑 GovTech · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
Durham County votes ‘pause’ on data centers, but leaves a key door open🛑 News & Observer · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Data Centers NC | Durham County leaders weigh data center moratorium with exemptions for smaller ones🛑 ABC11 News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Durham County adopts 9-month pause on data centers🛑 WRAL · Aug 25, 2026Local press

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New Albany, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 16

9 stories tracked since 2026-06-09 across 4 outlets. 9× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “New Albany Housing Authority says recent federal inspection found 'limited' deficiencies | Indiana” (News and Tribune, 2026-07-16).

New Albany Housing Authority says recent federal inspection found 'limited' deficiencies | IndianaNews and Tribune · Jul 16, 2026Local press

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New Albany Housing Authority says recent federal inspection found 'limited' deficiencies | Indiana🛑 News and Tribune · Jul 16, 2026Local press
City council pauses data center development in New Albany for 1 year🛑 News and Tribune · Jul 16, 2026Local press
New Albany City Council approves 1-year pause on new data centers🛑 WDRB · Jul 16, 2026Local press
New Albany enacts one-year ban on new data centers per Mayor's request🛑 WHAS11 · Jul 16, 2026Local press
New Albany Plan Commission recommends city council proceed with data center moratorium🛑 News and Tribune · Jun 23, 2026Local press
Upland Brewing purchases Floyd County Brewing Company in New Albany🛑 WDRB · Jun 17, 2026Local press
New Albany's mayor asks for moratorium on new data center development🛑 WHAS11 · Jun 9, 2026Local press
PRESSING PAUSE ON DATA CENTERS: Mayor Gahan Asks New Albany Council for Moratorium on New Data Center Development🛑 New Albany City Hall (official blog) · Jun 9, 2026
Gahan calls for moratorium on new data centers in New Albany🛑 News and Tribune · Jun 9, 2026Local press

IA (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

8 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centers” (Iowa Public Radio, 2026-10-01).

Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centersIowa Public Radio · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Here's what Iowans can — and can't — do about hyperscale data centers⚠️ Iowa Public Radio · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Proposed data center moratorium tabled in northern Iowa county🛑 Radio Iowa · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Iowa communities grapple with regulating data centers as development spreads⚠️ Business Record · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Iowa county enacts moratorium on new data center projects🛑 KCCI · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Central Iowa city joins chorus in passing data center moratorium🛑 Radio Iowa · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Zach Lahn calls for state regulation of data centers, surveillance cameras⚠️ Iowa Capital Dispatch · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Northwest Iowa town votes against a data center moratorium🛑 Iowa Public Radio · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Northwest Iowa community postpones city council meeting after threats tied to data center debate⚠️ Iowa Public Radio · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Nye County, NV

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

8 stories tracked since 2026-05-27 across 5 outlets. 3× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Companies sue Nye County over data center development ban” (ktnv.com, 2026-09-28).

Companies sue Nye County over data center development banktnv.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Companies sue Nye County over data center development ban⚖️ ktnv.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Nye County totally bans data centers in over-appropriated water basin💧 Nevada Current · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Nye County commissioners approve data center ban in Pahrump🛑 FOX5 Vegas · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Nye County residents react to data center ban: 'I'm glad'🛑 ktnv.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Nye County commissioners approve ban on data centers in Pahrump Water Basin 162💧 KSNV · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Nye County approves data center ban, working on development agreement for future🛑 ktnv.com · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Nye County residents mobilize against proposed Blackjack Data Center ahead of August vote⚠️ KLAS 8 News Now · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Nye County water board pushes data center moratorium💧 Nevada Current · May 27, 2026Local press

Stafford County, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

8 stories tracked since 2026-07-23 across 2 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex” (WJLA, 2026-09-24).

Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complexWJLA · Sep 24, 2026Local press

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Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K-square-foot data center complex⚠️ WJLA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data Center Ban Proposed In Stafford🛑 Patch · Jul 23, 2026Local press

Normal, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

8 stories tracked since 2026-09-18 across 6 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center moratorium in Normal extended until May 2027” (centralillinoisproud.com, 2026-09-22).

Data center moratorium in Normal extended until May 2027centralillinoisproud.com · Sep 22, 2026

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Data center moratorium in Normal extended until May 2027🛑 centralillinoisproud.com · Sep 22, 2026
Normal Town Council hears financial trends, approves data center moratorium extension🛑 wglt.org · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Normal Town Council extends data center moratorium, approves museum expansion🛑 WEEK | 25 News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Normal data center moratorium extended🛑 WEEK | 25 News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Normal Council to vote on data center moratorium extension🛑 CIProud.com · Sep 21, 2026
Normal Council to vote on data center moratorium extension🛑 CIProud.com · Sep 21, 2026
Normal council weighs extending data center moratorium🛑 The Pantagraph · Sep 20, 2026
Normal proposes 6-month extension to data center moratorium🛑 WGLT · Sep 18, 2026Local press

NE (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 22

8 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 6 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest” (Nebraska Examiner, 2026-09-22).

Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protestNebraska Examiner · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest⚠️ Nebraska Examiner · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest⚠️ Nebraska Public Media · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back⚠️ KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Residents urge Gage County to adopt 18 month data center moratorium🛑 Southeast News Channel Nebraska · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Data Center Development & Protecting Nebraska Resources⚠️ Nebraska Governor's Office (.gov) · Aug 21, 2026Official / .gov
Nebraska wants data centers to come clean about water usage💧 grist.org · Jul 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions.💧 Nebraska Examiner · Jul 9, 2026Local press

NV (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 17

8 stories tracked since 2026-07-30 across 5 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Did Aaron Ford give data centers millions of dollars that were meant for Nevada schools?” (The Nevada Independent, 2026-09-17).

Did Aaron Ford give data centers millions of dollars that were meant for Nevada schools?The Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Did Aaron Ford give data centers millions of dollars that were meant for Nevada schools?⚠️ The Nevada Independent · Sep 17, 2026Local press
What do Nevada's congressional candidates think about data centers?⚠️ The Nevada Independent · Aug 26, 2026Local press
How has your city or county regulated data centers? Here's the latest in Nevada.⚠️ The Nevada Independent · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Letter: Data centers: Nevada should follow the data⚠️ Nevada Appeal · Aug 17, 2026
Nevada county advances 4.6 million-square-foot data center despite public backlash⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 13, 2026
A massive data center in rural Nevada is one step closer to being built⚠️ The Nevada Independent · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Nevada energy company sues data center in first-of-its-kind fight over who should pay for AI buildout⚖️ cbsnews.com · Aug 7, 2026National press
Data centers want a closed-door deal. Nevada’s electric utility is suing to stop it💸 Straight Arrow · Jul 30, 2026

Gilroy, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

8 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 5 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Gilroy council approves temporary ban on new data centers” (San José Spotlight, 2026-09-16).

Gilroy council approves temporary ban on new data centersSan José Spotlight · Sep 16, 2026

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Gilroy council approves temporary ban on new data centers🛑 San José Spotlight · Sep 16, 2026
Gilroy considers data center moratorium amid backlash over Amazon project🛑 NBC Bay Area · Sep 14, 2026
Gilroy to vote on pausing new data center development⚠️ NBC Bay Area · Sep 14, 2026
Gilroy considers moratorium on new data centers🛑 KRON4 · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Gilroy considers moratorium on new data centers🛑 KRON4 · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Amazon data center project in Gilroy upsets locals⚠️ San José Spotlight · Sep 9, 2026
Amazon circumvents community vote for massive AI data center using 45-year-old rules — Gilroy residents locked out of public comment window⚠️ Tom's Hardware · Aug 8, 2026National press
How Amazon Built a Data Center in a California Town Without Anyone Noticing⚠️ WSJ · Aug 7, 2026National press

Northampton County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 10

8 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 6 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Northampton City Council considers data center moratorium” (The Reminder, 2026-09-10).

Northampton City Council considers data center moratoriumThe Reminder · Sep 10, 2026

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Northampton City Council considers data center moratorium🛑 The Reminder · Sep 10, 2026
Northampton councilors, considering data center moratorium, laud Healey’s order🛑 MassLive.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Northampton to hold public hearing on year-long AI data center moratorium🛑 Daily Hampshire Gazette · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Northampton Capital and Provident Data Centers form JV to develop 54 MW capacity in Texas⚠️ W.Media · Sep 8, 2026
Data center ordinance draws Northampton County taxpayers to local meetings🏠 The Center Square · Aug 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
As Coca-Cola plant closes, Northampton weighs rules for AI data centers⚠️ Daily Hampshire Gazette · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Northampton continues its data center due diligence⚠️ Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Northampton continues its data center due diligence⚠️ Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald · Aug 18, 2026Local press

DeKalb, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

8 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 7 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center bid” (decaturish.com, 2026-09-09).

DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center biddecaturish.com · Sep 9, 2026

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DeKalb board upholds denial of Shadowbox data center bid⚠️ decaturish.com · Sep 9, 2026
Southwest DeKalb film studio pitches neighbors on a pivot to data center⚠️ WABE · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Family says 51-year-old caretaker killed in DeKalb shooting⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 30, 2026Local press
DeKalb Rejects Massive Data Center Planned for Majority-Black Community⚠️ Capital B News - Atlanta · Aug 18, 2026
In data center hubs Aurora and DeKalb, two different approaches to setting restrictions⚠️ IPM Newsroom · Aug 11, 2026
DeKalb extends data center moratorium through early 2027🛑 decaturish.com · Jul 9, 2026
DeKalb residents push back on plans to put data center regulations in place⚠️ CBS News · Jun 23, 2026National press
DeKalb extends moratorium as data center backlash grows across Georgia🛑 SaportaReport · Jun 10, 2026

Clinton, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 2

8 stories tracked since 2026-06-10 across 6 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Noise impacts of proposed data center among concerns in Clinton Twp.” (Tri-County Independent, 2026-09-02).

Noise impacts of proposed data center among concerns in Clinton Twp.Tri-County Independent · Sep 2, 2026Local press

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Noise impacts of proposed data center among concerns in Clinton Twp.🔊 Tri-County Independent · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Clinton, Iowa City Council combs through data center ordinance⚠️ WQAD · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Clinton City Council combs through data center ordinance⚠️ WQAD · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Clinton data center ordinance to be discussed at Tuesday meeting⚠️ WVIK, Quad Cities NPR · Aug 29, 2026National press
Clinton data center ordinance to be discussed at Tuesday meeting⚠️ WVIK, Quad Cities NPR · Aug 29, 2026National press
Clinton Committee of the Whole will consider data-center ordinance⚠️ OurQuadCities · Aug 29, 2026
Clinton to consider ordinance on proposed data center project⚠️ Quad Cities Business Journal · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Clinton City Council rejects moratorium as QTS considers data center🛑 The Quad-City Times · Jun 10, 2026Local press

Carlton County, MN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 27

8 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 5 outlets. 8× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Carlton County passes data center moratorium” (Moose Lake Star Gazette, 2026-08-27).

Carlton County passes data center moratoriumMoose Lake Star Gazette · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Carlton County passes data center moratorium🛑 Moose Lake Star Gazette · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Carlton County approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 KAXE · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Carlton County institutes 1-year data center moratorium🛑 Cloquet Pine Journal · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Carlton County holds public hearing on data center moratorium🛑 Northern News Now · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Carlton County unanimously approves data center moratorium🛑 Northern News Now · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Carlton County holds public hearing on data center moratorium🛑 Northern News Now · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Carlton County holds public hearing on data center moratorium🛑 Northern News Now · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Carlton County passes one-year moratorium on creation of data centers🛑 fox21online.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Garfield Township, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 27

8 stories tracked since 2026-07-09 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining” (Michigan Advance, 2026-08-27).

Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency miningMichigan Advance · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining🛑 Michigan Advance · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining🛑 Interlochen Public Radio · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Garfield Township Issues Moratorium on Data Centers⚖️ The Ticker · Aug 26, 2026
Garfield Township Issues Moratorium on Data Centers⚖️ The Ticker · Aug 26, 2026
Garfield Township Issues Moratorium on Data Centers⚖️ The Ticker · Aug 26, 2026
Garfield Township enacts data center moratorium to buy time for research on restrictions🛑 9and10News.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Garfield Township planners take up data center moratorium findings🛑 9and10News.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Garfield Township inches closer to a possible data center moratorium🛑 Michigan Advance · Jul 9, 2026Local press

Andover Township, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 23

8 stories tracked since 2026-04-13 across 5 outlets. 6× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning” (New Jersey 101.5, 2026-07-23).

NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginningNew Jersey 101.5 · Jul 23, 2026Local press

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NJ town bans data centers, but the legal battle is only beginning⚖️ New Jersey 101.5 · Jul 23, 2026Local press
Towns use home rule to block data centers, a step beyond Sherrill⚠️ NJ Spotlight News · Jul 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Ban on data centers being considered in Andover Township, New Jersey, after town meeting gets violent🛑 Data Center Dynamics · May 18, 2026Trade press
2 NJ towns fight against proposed AI data centers⚠️ FOX 5 New York · May 12, 2026Local press
A N.J. town torn apart by an AI data center fight now says it’s reversing course⚠️ NJ.com · May 12, 2026Local press
Data center wars erupt across NJ, as Andover backtracks on OK'ing massive AI facilities⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · May 11, 2026Local press
Chaos erupts at NJ town meeting as cops wrestle resident over data center fight⚠️ New Jersey 101.5 · May 8, 2026Local press
Rumors of a massive AI data center sparked this N.J. town to take drastic action⚠️ NJ.com · Apr 13, 2026Local press

NH (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 2

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Protests, policy shifts and power grids: Controversy over New Hampshire data centers intensifies” (The Dartmouth, 2026-10-02).

Protests, policy shifts and power grids: Controversy over New Hampshire data centers intensifiesThe Dartmouth · Oct 2, 2026

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Protests, policy shifts and power grids: Controversy over New Hampshire data centers intensifies⚠️ The Dartmouth · Oct 2, 2026
Hooksett Planning Board weighs data center moratorium for March ballot🛑 New Hampshire Union Leader · Oct 1, 2026
Opinion: Data center moratorium is pro-New Hampshire🛑 concordmonitor.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
In policy shift, Republicans say they’ll pursue a moratorium on AI data centers in NH⚖️ New Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Bow in talks to become site of new data center⚠️ New Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Ayotte says she now supports a moratorium on data centers🛑 New Hampshire Public Radio · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Rochester residents voice opposition to data centers⚠️ New Hampshire Public Radio · Aug 20, 2026Local press

Palm Springs, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 4 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Palm Springs City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium” (MyNewsLA.com, 2026-10-01).

Palm Springs City Council Extends Data Center MoratoriumMyNewsLA.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Palm Springs City Council Extends Data Center Moratorium🛑 MyNewsLA.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Palm Springs City Council approves extending data center moratorium🛑 KESQ · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Palm Springs extends data center moratorium to 2028🛑 The Palm Springs Post · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Palm Springs City Council considers extending data center moratorium🛑 KESQ · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Palm Springs City Council approves temporary data center moratorium🛑 KESQ · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Palm Springs joins other valley cities in temporary ban on data centers🛑 The Palm Springs Post · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Hear why Palm Springs area locals support a data center ban🛑 The Desert Sun · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Milwaukee, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

7 stories tracked since 2026-09-28 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing” (Urban Milwaukee, 2026-09-30).

Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery HearingUrban Milwaukee · Sep 30, 2026

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Commission Endorses Milwaukee Data Center Moratorium After Fiery Hearing🛑 Urban Milwaukee · Sep 30, 2026
Milwaukee gives early OK to data center development pause🛑 The Daily Reporter · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Milwaukee Plan Commission advances data center moratorium🛑 In Business Madison · Sep 29, 2026
Milwaukee’s Plan Commission unanimously signs off on data center moratorium🛑 BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News · Sep 29, 2026
Milwaukee City Plan Commission approves data center moratorium🛑 FOX6 News Milwaukee · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Milwaukee data center moratorium approved by City Plan Commission🛑 WTMJ · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Happening Today: Milwaukee committee to revisit data center moratorium🛑 WTMJ · Sep 28, 2026Local press

Cheyenne, WY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

7 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 6 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekend” (KGOU, 2026-09-30).

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekendKGOU · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekend🛑 KGOU · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to consider data center ban on tribal land this weekend🛑 KOSU · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Cheyenne City Council moves proposed Cox Ranch data center project toward final vote⚠️ WyomingNews.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Wyoming's Top Election Official Warns Cheyenne City Council Over Annexation Petition⚠️ KGAB · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Public hearing on proposed data center annexation fuels debate at City Council⚠️ Cap City News · Jun 8, 2026
Full Speed Ahead For Cheyenne Data Centers As Council Rejects Moratorium🛑 Cowboy State Daily · May 27, 2026Local press
Georgia 30 Million Gallon Water Grab Puts Cheyenne Data Centers Under New Scrutiny💧 Cowboy State Daily · May 14, 2026Local press

NM (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 28

7 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if elected” (ictnews.org, 2026-09-28).

New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if electedictnews.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if elected🛑 ictnews.org · Sep 28, 2026Local press
New Mexico Dem governor nominee Haaland announces data center moratorium executive order if elected🛑 Source New Mexico · Sep 17, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Mexico farmers, residents fear data center's impact on health, bills, jobs💸 Modern Ghana · Aug 27, 2026
US Rep. Vasquez backs 2 federal data center bills as developments come under scrutiny in New Mexico💸 Source New Mexico · Aug 25, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Should New Mexico enact a statewide moratorium on construction of new data centers?🛑 KRWG Public Media · Aug 24, 2026Local press
New Mexico Democratic lawmakers discuss possibilities for proposed statewide data center moratorium🛑 Source New Mexico · Aug 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
New Mexico lawmakers announce proposed statewide moratorium on data centers🛑 Source New Mexico · Jul 2, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Ypsilanti, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposal” (easternecho.com, 2026-09-28).

Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposaleasternecho.com · Sep 28, 2026

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Ypsilanti officials consider data center ordinance proposal⚠️ easternecho.com · Sep 28, 2026
Weekly Data Center Watch: Ypsilanti Township Residents Challenge U-M⚠️ The Sun Times News · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Ypsilanti Township residents oppose University of Michigan data center plan⚠️ CBS News · Sep 10, 2026National press
Ypsilanti City Council continues data center moratorium discussion🛑 The Eastern Echo · Sep 1, 2026
Ypsilanti City Council set to address potential moratorium on data centers🛑 WEMU · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Ypsilanti Township issues land-use moratorium impacting data centers⚖️ The Eastern Echo · Aug 19, 2026
Ypsilanti Township eyes moratorium on power transmission to slow U-M data center🛑 bridgemi.com · Aug 17, 2026

WI (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Past data center votes haunt Wisconsin legislative candidates” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2026-09-25).

Past data center votes haunt Wisconsin legislative candidatesMilwaukee Journal Sentinel · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Past data center votes haunt Wisconsin legislative candidates⚠️ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Wisconsin village imposes 1-year data center moratorium after residents push back against higher bills, noise🔊 Yahoo · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Wisconsin village imposes 1-year data center moratorium after residents push back against higher bills, noise🔊 The Cool Down · Aug 20, 2026
Data centers become a focus as governor’s race takes off⚠️ Wisconsin Examiner · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Oracle drops lawsuit against Wisconsin regulators over data center rules⚖️ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · Aug 17, 2026Local press
WI governor candidate Crowley pitches guardrails for AI data centers⚠️ wizmnews.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
WI governor candidate Crowley pitches guardrails for AI data centers⚠️ wizmnews.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

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Port Washington, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

7 stories tracked since 2026-07-10 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID” (WPR, 2026-09-22).

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TIDWPR · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Port Washington data center TID⚖️ WPR · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Residents deserve answers on Port Washington data center | Letters⚠️ jsonline.com · Sep 14, 2026
At Port Washington Forum, Data Center Developers Face Skeptical Neighbors⚠️ Urban Milwaukee · Sep 11, 2026
‘Community Conversation’ held on massive $15B data center campus in Port Washington⚠️ WPR · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data center dust and noise fight continues near Port Washington🔊 WISN · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Residents demand transparency on Port Washington's $15B AI data center's water and environmental impact💧 TMJ4 News · Jul 28, 2026
Groups sue Wisconsin DNR over environmental review of Port Washington data centers⚖️ WPR · Jul 10, 2026Local press

Mankato, MN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 2 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center Moratorium” (KEYC News Now, 2026-09-22).

North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center MoratoriumKEYC News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center Moratorium🛑 KEYC News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press
North Mankato City Council Adopts Data Center Moratorium🛑 KEYC News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press
NORTH MANKATO CITY COUNCIL PASSES DATA CENTER MORATORIUM🛑 KEYC News Now · Sep 22, 2026Local press
North Mankato City Council passes 12-month moratorium on data center construction🛑 Mankato Free Press · Sep 22, 2026Local press
In the Spotlight: North Mankato City Leaders Discuss Proposed Data Center Moratorium, Upcoming Budget, and Fall Community Events🛑 KEYC News Now · Sep 17, 2026Local press
In the Spotlight: North Mankato City Leaders Discuss Proposed Data Center Moratorium, Budget & More🛑 KEYC News Now · Sep 17, 2026Local press
North Mankato refines data center limits ahead of moratorium vote🛑 Mankato Free Press · Aug 18, 2026Local press

Brewster County, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 18

7 stories tracked since 2019-07-16 across 6 outlets. 7× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials” (Texas Public Radio | TPR, 2026-09-18).

Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officialsTexas Public Radio | TPR · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials⚠️ Texas Public Radio | TPR · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Developer behind Amazon's Pecos County data center approaches Brewster County officials⚠️ Marfa Public Radio · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Data centers loom closer to Brewster County⚠️ Alpine Avalanche · Sep 22, 2026
Texas sheriffs, judges, ranchers oppose Big Bend border wall plans⚠️ The Center Square · Mar 11, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
MCFI builds modular data center for Big Bend Telephone in Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Jan 18, 2022Trade press
Big Bend Telephone building data center in West Texas⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Apr 16, 2021Trade press
Big Bend Border Patrol Sector’s new chief sworn in⚠️ BorderReport · Jul 16, 2019Local press

Red Oak, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

7 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “This Red Oak program is training workers for North Texas data centers” (Yahoo, 2026-09-16).

This Red Oak program is training workers for North Texas data centersYahoo · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator

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This Red Oak program is training workers for North Texas data centers⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026Press release / aggregator
RECAP: Gina Hinojosa Connects with Red Oak Residents Furious About Data Centers⚠️ Gina Hinojosa for Texas Governor · Sep 4, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom
Red Oak resident files lawsuit against city for data center development⚖️ Dallas Observer · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Red Oak residents sue city, officials to stop data center project⚖️ Dallas News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Red Oak residents renew opposition as Texas reviews data center boom⚠️ NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Red Oak approves 830 acres rezoned for latest data center despite opposition🛑 Dallas News · May 12, 2026Local press
Red Oak neighbors fight proposed data center over health concerns🏭 WFAA · May 11, 2026Local press

Hillsboro, OR

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 8

7 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Progress and Pitfalls: Inside Hillsboro’s Redrafted Data Center Ordinance To Be Heard This Wednesday” (The Hillsboro Herald, 2026-09-08).

Progress and Pitfalls: Inside Hillsboro’s Redrafted Data Center Ordinance To Be Heard This WednesdayThe Hillsboro Herald · Sep 8, 2026National press

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Progress and Pitfalls: Inside Hillsboro’s Redrafted Data Center Ordinance To Be Heard This Wednesday⚠️ The Hillsboro Herald · Sep 8, 2026National press
Hillsboro Tops Nation with 0.21% Data Center Vacancy Rate — As Local Moratorium Ticks Down and Worries Mount Over Schools💸 The Hillsboro Herald · Sep 2, 2026National press
Hillsboro Planning Commission hears testimony on proposed data center restrictions⚠️ KATU · Aug 27, 2026Local press
New data center in Hillsboro could be 200 feet away from high school⚠️ KATU · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Two data centers beat Hillsboro to the finish line on permitting ban🛑 OregonLive.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Hillsboro approves data center moratorium🛑 Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jul 27, 2026Local press
Hillsboro data center fight heads to court⚖️ Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Jun 23, 2026Local press

Sierra County, NM

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 1

7 stories tracked since 2026-05-27 across 7 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants” (CleanTechnica, 2026-09-01).

Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power PlantsCleanTechnica · Sep 1, 2026

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Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants💧 CleanTechnica · Sep 1, 2026
Sierra Club urges Texas Senate to mandate better water reporting and planning for data centers and power plants💧 North Texas e-News · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Meta data center town hall turns tense as residents press water, power officials💧 kfoxtv.com · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Meta data center town hall turns tense as residents press water, power officials💧 KFOX · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Meta data center town hall turns tense as residents press water, power officials💧 KDBC · Aug 5, 2026Local press
New Mexico county adopts data center moratorium as residents protest Spaceport proposal🛑 Source New Mexico · Jul 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Sierra Club Joins Governor Sherrill to Hold Data Centers Accountable in New Jersey⚠️ Sierra Club · May 27, 2026

Hudson, CO

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 30

7 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers” (Spectrum News NY1, 2026-08-30).

Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centersSpectrum News NY1 · Aug 30, 2026Local press

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Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers🛑 Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers🛑 Spectrum News NY1 · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Scenic Hudson president praises Gov. Hochul's moratorium on data centers🛑 Spectrum News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Hudson County Legislator Applauds Sherrill Action on Data Centers⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Hudson Valley residents dissatisfied with data center moratorium🛑 WAMC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Hudson Valley residents dissatisfied with data center moratorium🛑 WAMC · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Hudson County Commissioners Back State Data Center Regulations as Bayonne Debate Continues⚠️ TAPinto · Jun 23, 2026Local press

Bellevue, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 24

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 6 outlets. 7× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratorium” (Green Bay Press Times, 2026-08-24).

Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratoriumGreen Bay Press Times · Aug 24, 2026Local press

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Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratorium🛑 Green Bay Press Times · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Bellevue Village Board passes data center moratorium🛑 Green Bay Press Times · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Bellevue approves one-year ban on data center development🛑 101 WIXX · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Bellevue approves one-year ban on data center development🛑 WTAQ · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Bellevue Board approves year-long ban on data center development🛑 WLUK · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Bellevue approves data center moratorium🛑 WFRV Local 5 · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Village of Bellevue bans data center development for 12 months🛑 NBC26 · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Bayonne, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 17

7 stories tracked since 2026-04-21 across 7 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bayonne becomes latest municipality to ban data centers” (ROI-NJ, 2026-08-17).

Bayonne becomes latest municipality to ban data centersROI-NJ · Aug 17, 2026Trade press

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Bayonne becomes latest municipality to ban data centers🛑 ROI-NJ · Aug 17, 2026Trade press
Bayonne says no to new data centers⚠️ The Jersey Vindicator · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Bayonne Bans Data Centers🛑 Patch · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Bayonne Bans Data Centers Citywide in Unanimous Council Vote🛑 HudPost · Aug 14, 2026
Bayonne Bans Data Centers After Months of Pressure from Residents and Grassroots Activists🛑 Insider NJ · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Bayonne City Council Advances Measure to Ban Construction of Data Centers🛑 TAPinto · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Bayonne mayoral candidates spar over data center vote⚠️ New Jersey Globe · Apr 21, 2026Local press

Marietta, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 14

7 stories tracked since 2026-07-08 across 6 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Marietta, Georgia just approved a second data center in a 5-2 vote despite a six-month moratorium the council passed last month, because the 18-megawatt application was filed before the freeze took effect” (NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, 2026-08-14).

Marietta, Georgia just approved a second data center in a 5-2 vote despite a six-month moratorium the council passed last month, because the 18-megawatt application was filed before the freeze took effectNewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator

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Marietta, Georgia just approved a second data center in a 5-2 vote despite a six-month moratorium the council passed last month, because the 18-megawatt application was filed before the freeze took effect🛑 NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 14, 2026Press release / aggregator
Marietta data center project approved after hours of heated debate⚠️ WSB-TV · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Marietta City Council approves data center off Delk Road⚠️ East Cobb News · Aug 13, 2026
Marietta approves controversial data center rezoning after hours of debate🛑 11Alive.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Marietta council votes 5-2 for new data center⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Marietta data center opponents plan rally before council meeting⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Proposed data center on Powers Ferry Place in Marietta faces backlash⚠️ Atlanta Community Press Collective · Jul 8, 2026

Lowell, MA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 12

7 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 5 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion” (New England News Collaborative, 2026-08-12).

Court orders pause Lowell data center expansionNew England News Collaborative · Aug 12, 2026

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Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion💧 New England News Collaborative · Aug 12, 2026
Lowell Residents Win Stay Against Data Center💧 Yale Law School · Aug 12, 2026
Court orders pause Lowell data center expansion💧 WGBH · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Big tech, residents clash over data centers⚠️ Lowell Sun · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Residents want a judge to pause Lowell data center expansion💧 New England News Collaborative · Jul 29, 2026
Residents want a judge to pause Lowell data center expansion💧 WBUR · Jul 29, 2026Local press
In one Mass. city, the fight over a data center has hit a crisis point⚠️ WGBH · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Butte County, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 10

7 stories tracked since 2026-08-03 across 6 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fears” (Yahoo, 2026-08-10).

In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fearsYahoo · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator

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In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fears💧 Yahoo · Aug 10, 2026Press release / aggregator
In California, Butte County residents pack chambers over AI data center water fears💧 The Cool Down · Aug 10, 2026
Butte County has no plans for AI data centers — at least not yet⚠️ mynspr.org · Aug 7, 2026
Butte County has no plans for AI data centers — at least not yet⚠️ mynspr.org · Aug 7, 2026
Butte County residents voice concerns over data centers⚠️ Chico Enterprise-Record · Aug 6, 2026Local press
AI data center discussion sparks skepticism in Butte County residents⚠️ Record Searchlight · Aug 5, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Residents urged to block potential AI data centers in Butte County meeting⚠️ KRCR · Aug 3, 2026Local press

TN (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Oct 1

6 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 5 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratorium” (Main Street Media of Tennessee, 2026-10-01).

Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratoriumMain Street Media of Tennessee · Oct 1, 2026

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Rutherford County discussing one-year data center moratorium🛑 Main Street Media of Tennessee · Oct 1, 2026
Democratic-leaning PAC goes after Republican congressional candidate over data centers⚠️ Tennessee Lookout · Sep 24, 2026Local press
Data center committee receives first ordinance draft⚠️ Main Street Media of Tennessee · Aug 31, 2026
Tennessee needs a moratorium on new data centers | Opinion🛑 The Leaf Chronicle | Clarksville, TN · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Data center developer sues metro government over Tennessee zoo-area permit freeze⚖️ The Cool Down · Aug 17, 2026
Tennessee Joins States Requiring Data Center Owners to Pay Full Electricity, Infrastructure Costs💸 Good News Network · Jun 5, 2026

Botetourt County, VA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 29

6 stories tracked since 2026-02-26 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “TIMELINE: The story so far in the development of the Google data center campus in Botetourt” (Roanoke Times, 2026-09-29).

TIMELINE: The story so far in the development of the Google data center campus in BotetourtRoanoke Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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TIMELINE: The story so far in the development of the Google data center campus in Botetourt⚠️ Roanoke Times · Sep 29, 2026Local press
New details emerge about Botetourt grid upgrades for Google data center⚠️ Cardinal News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Google gets permit to begin grading for Botetourt County data center🛑 Cardinal News · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Opponents respond to grading green-light for Google data center in Botetourt County⚠️ WFXRtv · Sep 3, 2026
Botetourt County Planning Commission split on water pipeline permit amid Google data center concerns💧 WDBJ7 · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Google data center water estimates go public, residents in Roanoke and Botetourt react💧 WSLS · Feb 26, 2026Local press

AR (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 28

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-24 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county” (Arkansas Advocate, 2026-09-28).

Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous countyArkansas Advocate · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Official vetoes proposed new regulations on data centers in Arkansas’ most populous county⚠️ Arkansas Advocate · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Entergy Arkansas drops lawsuit over newspaper’s publication of data center agreement details⚖️ Arkansas Advocate · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Entergy sues Democrat-Gazette, AR Times for publishing secret Google data center details⚖️ KATV · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Judge refuses to block Arkansas news reporting on Google data center energy documents⚠️ CNBC · Sep 2, 2026National press
Proposed data center ordinance gets first reading⚠️ Arkansas Times · Aug 26, 2026Local press
MAP: More Arkansas communities putting data centers on hold⚠️ Arkansas Advocate · Aug 24, 2026Local press

MD (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

6 stories tracked since 2026-07-28 across 6 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Maryland Governor Opts For New Data Center Standards Over Moratorium” (The BayNet, 2026-09-25).

Maryland Governor Opts For New Data Center Standards Over MoratoriumThe BayNet · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Maryland Governor Opts For New Data Center Standards Over Moratorium🛑 The BayNet · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Maryland governor opts for new data center standards over moratorium🛑 Bay Journal · Sep 25, 2026Local press
The Needle: Virginia and Maryland Governors Sign Data Center Exec Orders, Judge Orders White House Press Corps Returned, Trump Ballroom Architect Quits Over Safety Code Violations, and More⚠️ Washington City Paper · Sep 24, 2026
New data centers in Maryland to get additional scrutiny under governor’s order⚠️ Maryland Matters · Sep 23, 2026
MD lawmakers mull data center pauses, hear VA’s insights at MACo conference🛑 Maryland Daily Record · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Maryland Lawmakers Urge Federal Regulators to Stop Shifting Data Center Costs to State Ratepayers💸 The Washington Informer · Jul 28, 2026

SC (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?” (postandcourier.com, 2026-09-25).

This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?postandcourier.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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This SC county gave the green light to a new power plant. But what about data centers?⚠️ postandcourier.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Commentary: How data center secrecy is shaping South Carolina⚠️ Post and Courier · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Rural residents plead with Midlands leaders to hit pause on data centers as resistance in SC grows🛑 Post and Courier · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Almost a third of SC counties considered temporary data center ban. Here’s where🛑 The State · Sep 5, 2026
South Carolina Public Service Commission approves nearly $3 billion data center💸 WYFF · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium for 12 months passes in this SC county🛑 The State · Aug 18, 2026

DE (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 23

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 5 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’” (WHYY, 2026-09-23).

What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’WHYY · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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What we know about Delaware County’s potential data center plan, ‘Project Trainer’⚠️ WHYY · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Pa. township sets hearing on contentious data center plan near Delaware Water Gap💧 LehighValleyLive.com · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Frederica Town Council could pass ordinance banning data centers🛑 Delaware Public Media · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Delaware Enacts Strict Clean Power Requirements for Data Centers⚠️ RTO Insider · Aug 30, 2026Trade press
Delaware city advances 18-month data center moratorium amid power, water, and land fears💧 The Cool Down · Aug 20, 2026
Harrington shoots down ordinance that would allow data centers in city limits⚠️ Delaware Public Media · Aug 18, 2026Local press

Chatham County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 5 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium” (ncnewsline.com, 2026-09-22).

Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratoriumncnewsline.com · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium🛑 ncnewsline.com · Sep 22, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Developer wins ruling to build 750-megawatt data center in Chatham despite moratorium🛑 The Business Journals · Sep 18, 2026
Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium, judge rules🛑 Raleigh News & Observer · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Chatham County Commissioners approve moratorium on large-scale data centers🛑 WSAV-TV · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Chatham County enacts 155-day moratorium on large data centers🛑 thecurrentga.org · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Chatham commissioner proposes 1-year data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 26, 2026Local press

FL (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 18

6 stories tracked since 2026-06-21 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Florida’s governor race heads to Virginia, as Jolly highlights data center debate” (Politico, 2026-09-18).

Florida’s governor race heads to Virginia, as Jolly highlights data center debatePolitico · Sep 18, 2026National press

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Florida’s governor race heads to Virginia, as Jolly highlights data center debate⚠️ Politico · Sep 18, 2026National press
Florida weighs whether Duke Energy's data center tariff leaves households on the hook⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 11, 2026
Axios Live: Florida doesn't need to ban data centers, former Gov. Jeb Bush says🛑 Axios · Sep 3, 2026National press
Byron Donalds promises to ‘respect’ local data center bans if elected Governor🛑 Florida Politics · Aug 29, 2026
Byron Donalds files legislation to block AI data centers from using public power, water💧 Florida Politics · Jul 20, 2026
Kathy Castor seeks guarantee ratepayers won’t cover added costs from data centers💸 Florida Politics · Jun 21, 2026

Bastrop County, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 17

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-10 across 5 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “EdgeConneX files for two more data center buildings in Bastrop County” (The Business Journals, 2026-09-17).

EdgeConneX files for two more data center buildings in Bastrop CountyThe Business Journals · Sep 17, 2026

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EdgeConneX files for two more data center buildings in Bastrop County⚠️ The Business Journals · Sep 17, 2026
In Bastrop, Texas, data centers could lose automatic approval in industrial zones⚠️ The Cool Down · Aug 26, 2026
In Bastrop, Texas, data centers could lose automatic approval in industrial zones⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
AI giant Anthropic in talks to lease massive Bastrop County data center, sources said⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 25, 2026
Bastrop County data center developer drops tax break requests, says it will pay full property taxes🏠 KVUE · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Proposed Bastrop data center alarms neighbors⚠️ kxan.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press

Cumberland County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 17

6 stories tracked since 2026-07-29 across 3 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers” (CityView NC, 2026-09-17).

Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data CentersCityView NC · Sep 17, 2026

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Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers⚠️ CityView NC · Sep 17, 2026
After months of debate, Cumberland County releases draft data center rules⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Residents spoke out on data centers. Here's what Cumberland County heard.⚠️ Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Residents spoke out on data centers. Here's what Cumberland County heard.⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Cumberland County residents sound off on data center development🔊 The Fayetteville Observer · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Here's what's next for data centers in Fayetteville, Cumberland County⚠️ The Fayetteville Observer · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Nottingham, NH

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 12

6 stories tracked since 2026-06-05 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Nottingham passes moratorium on data centers, over 90 percent vote in favor” (WMUR, 2026-09-12).

Nottingham passes moratorium on data centers, over 90 percent vote in favorWMUR · Sep 12, 2026Local press

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Nottingham passes moratorium on data centers, over 90 percent vote in favor🛑 WMUR · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Nottingham data centers moratorium approved by town's voters🛑 Seacoastonline.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Nottingham voters overwhelmingly approve moratorium on data centers🛑 New England News Collaborative · Sep 9, 2026
Nottingham voters overwhelmingly approve moratorium on data centers🛑 capeandislands.org · Sep 9, 2026
Nottingham voters overwhelmingly approve moratorium on data centers🛑 nhpr.org · Sep 9, 2026
Nottingham takes action after residents oppose data center plan⚠️ Seacoastonline.com · Jun 5, 2026Local press

Birmingham, AL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 11

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 3 outlets. 3× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center company, Birmingham development board hit with lawsuit over tax breaks” (AL.com, 2026-09-11).

Data center company, Birmingham development board hit with lawsuit over tax breaksAL.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press

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Data center company, Birmingham development board hit with lawsuit over tax breaks⚖️ AL.com · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data center company sued again in Birmingham – by a Regions Bank shareholder⚖️ AL.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Data Center Dilemma: What are Birmingham’s rules for data centers?⚠️ WBHM · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Birmingham Data Center Lawsuit Set for March 2027 Trial⚖️ WBMA · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Birmingham homeowners suing AI company, city will go to trial next year, judge rules⚠️ AL.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Another Birmingham area city approves a pause on data centers🛑 AL.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Montgomery, AL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 8

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 6 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Data Center Job Numbers Rarely Tell the Whole Story, by Richard Montgomery” (Creators Syndicate, 2026-09-08).

Data Center Job Numbers Rarely Tell the Whole Story, by Richard MontgomeryCreators Syndicate · Sep 8, 2026

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Data Center Job Numbers Rarely Tell the Whole Story, by Richard Montgomery⚠️ Creators Syndicate · Sep 8, 2026
Atmosphere Data Centers scraps challenge to Montgomery Co. executive’s permitting moratorium🛑 WTOP News · Aug 30, 2026Local press
Injunction overturned leading to vote on Montgomery Co. data center Thursday⚠️ nbcphiladelphia.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Montgomery Township Now Faces a Fierce Data Center Battle at the Former J&J Site⚠️ The Montgomery News · Aug 13, 2026
Montgomery Faces Lawsuit Challenging Data Center Ban⚖️ Patch · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Montgomery Residents Speak Out on Data Center Issue⚖️ The Courier Herald · Aug 12, 2026Local press

ND (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 3

6 stories tracked since 2026-05-28 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center nondisclosure bill dies in North Dakota Senate vote” (North Dakota Monitor, 2026-09-03).

Data center nondisclosure bill dies in North Dakota Senate voteNorth Dakota Monitor · Sep 3, 2026Local press

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Data center nondisclosure bill dies in North Dakota Senate vote💸 North Dakota Monitor · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Legislature rejects Dem-led attempts to add childcare, data center moratorium for special session🛑 North Dakota Monitor · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Costs, benefits of data centers take center stage at legislative meeting⚠️ North Dakota Monitor · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Where North Dakota’s data centers stand: 26 facilities tracked statewide⚠️ Valley News Live · Aug 27, 2026
North Dakota lawmaker eyes data center transparency, temporary moratorium for special session🛑 North Dakota Monitor · Aug 11, 2026Local press
New research finds ND keeps data center tax breaks hidden🏠 Minot Daily News - · May 28, 2026Local press

Grayslake, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 1

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 3 outlets. 4× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. Most recent: “Grayslake, T5 moving forward with data center development in the midst of resident lawsuit” (The Real Deal, 2026-09-01).

Grayslake, T5 moving forward with data center development in the midst of resident lawsuitThe Real Deal · Sep 1, 2026

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Grayslake, T5 moving forward with data center development in the midst of resident lawsuit⚖️ The Real Deal · Sep 1, 2026
Grayslake issues first permit for construction to begin on mega data center campus as lawsuit seeks to block development⚖️ Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Sep 1, 2026
Lawmaker says Grayslake mega data center 'should not proceed' without answers on power, water and noise🔊 Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Aug 30, 2026
Village of Grayslake announces special session for public to discuss data center, then cancels it, citing social media threats⚠️ Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Aug 20, 2026
'Project of unprecedented scale': Lake County residents file lawsuit to block 472-acre data center campus in Grayslake⚖️ Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Aug 8, 2026
Critics of Grayslake data center plan sue to stop construction⚖️ Daily Herald · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Spokane, WA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 28

6 stories tracked since 2026-07-20 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye region” (RANGE Media, 2026-08-28).

Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye regionRANGE Media · Aug 28, 2026

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Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye region⚠️ RANGE Media · Aug 28, 2026
Spokane County reverses course, approves four-month data center pause🛑 RANGE Media · Aug 19, 2026
Spokane County Commission confronted by data center opponents as potential development discussions continue⚠️ The Spokesman-Review · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Washington Residents Voice Concern Over West Plains Data Center⚠️ GovTech · Aug 6, 2026Trade press
A company proposing a massive West Plains data center has little history, spurring outcry from concerned residents⚠️ The Spokesman-Review · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Spokane County considers moratorium on data centers amid water contamination concerns💧 KREM · Jul 20, 2026Local press

East Brunswick, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 28

6 stories tracked since 2026-08-25 across 5 outlets. 6× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “East Brunswick Formally Bans Data Centers Across Commercial, Business and Industrial Zones” (TAPinto, 2026-08-28).

East Brunswick Formally Bans Data Centers Across Commercial, Business and Industrial ZonesTAPinto · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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East Brunswick Formally Bans Data Centers Across Commercial, Business and Industrial Zones🛑 TAPinto · Aug 28, 2026Local press
NJ nears 40 local data center bans, with Jackson and East Brunswick among latest votes🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data Centers Banned In East Brunswick, Environmental Group Applauds Move🛑 Patch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
North Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Stafford Township ban data centers🛑 ROI-NJ · Aug 25, 2026Trade press
North Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Stafford Township Ban Data Centers as Local Opposition Grows🛑 Insider NJ · Aug 25, 2026Local press
North Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Stafford Township Ban Data Centers as Local Opposition Grows🛑 Insider NJ · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Marshall County, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 28

6 stories tracked since 2025-01-09 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously recommends six-month data center moratorium” (Times Republican, 2026-08-28).

Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously recommends six-month data center moratoriumTimes Republican · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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Marshall County Zoning Commission unanimously recommends six-month data center moratorium🛑 Times Republican · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Marshall County approves permanent ban on data centers, effective immediately🛑 WSBT · Apr 22, 2026Local press
Marshall County approves permanent ban on data centers🛑 95.3 MNC · Apr 21, 2026
Marshall County commissioners defend data center ban🛑 WNDU · Apr 21, 2026Local press
Marshall County commissioners ban data centers, advance new limit on solar projects🛑 WNDU · Apr 20, 2026Local press
Former Indiana State Probationary Trooper arrested, faces drug charges in Marshall County⚠️ wsbt.com · Jan 9, 2025Local press

Coweta County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 14

6 stories tracked since 2026-05-07 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data center” (FOX 5 Atlanta, 2026-08-14).

Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data centerFOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data center⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Coweta County residents fight 255-acre data center⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Residents Furious at Plan to Seize and Destroy Their Homes for AI Data Centers⚠️ Futurism · Jul 29, 2026
Project Oak rezoning application amended🛑 The Newnan Times-Herald · Jun 11, 2026Local press
4 responses to “Coweta Residents Sue to Block Project Sail Data Center”⚖️ TheCitizen.com · May 11, 2026Local press
Coweta County residents file appeal to stop massive data center on protected rural land⚠️ cbsnews.com · May 7, 2026National press

Princeton, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 2

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-24 across 2 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data Center” (TAPinto, 2026-10-02).

Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data CenterTAPinto · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data Center⚠️ TAPinto · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Princeton Officials Warn of Potential for ‘Environmental Blight’ from South Brunswick Data Center⚠️ tapinto.net · Oct 2, 2026Local press
Just How Clean Are Princeton's Lakes and Streams?⚠️ TAPinto · Oct 1, 2026Local press
“This Project is Catastrophic” – Data Center Backlash Comes to Princeton⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 24, 2026Local press
“This Project is Catastrophic”: The Data Center Backlash Comes to Princeton⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 24, 2026Local press

Saginaw, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-09 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval process” (WSMH, 2026-10-01).

Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval processWSMH · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Saginaw City Council passes rules on data centers and sets approval process⚠️ WSMH · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Saginaw approves new rules for future data centers as moratorium nears end🛑 WNEM · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Saginaw council approves data center ordinance after months of planning⚠️ MLive.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Saginaw residents learn more about potential impacts of a data center during townhall⚠️ WSMH · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Saginaw residents learn more about potential impacts of a data center during townhall⚠️ WSMH · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Michigan City, IN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-09 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Michigan city moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pending” (The Morning Sun, 2026-09-30).

Michigan city moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pendingThe Morning Sun · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Michigan city moving forward on data center ordinance as lawsuit pending⚖️ The Morning Sun · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Michigan City data center moratorium delay draws frustration during council meeting🛑 Indiana Public Radio · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Michigan City data center moratorium delay draws frustration during council meeting🛑 WVPE · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Residents voice hope with proposed data center moratorium in Michigan City🛑 LPHeraldDispatch.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Residents voice hope with proposed data center moratorium in Michigan City🛑 LPHeraldDispatch.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Montgomery County, TN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

5 stories tracked since 2026-06-12 across 5 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery County” (Montgomery Community Media, 2026-09-30).

'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery CountyMontgomery Community Media · Sep 30, 2026

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'Another piece of the puzzle': What Gov. Moore's data center order means for Montgomery County⚠️ Montgomery Community Media · Sep 30, 2026
Future data centers to require public hearing under new rules proposed for Montgomery County⚠️ Clarksville Now · Sep 23, 2026
Judge considers motion to dismiss a lawsuit against a data center project in Montgomery County⚖️ Columbia Missourian · Aug 28, 2026
Montgomery County passes 18-month pause on data center development🛑 NBC4 Washington · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Signs Executive Order to Temporarily Pause Data Center Permitting🛑 Montgomery County, MD (.gov) · Jun 12, 2026Official / .gov

Scott County, KY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 25

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-15 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Scott County extends data center moratorium until March” (WKYT, 2026-09-25).

Scott County extends data center moratorium until MarchWKYT · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Scott County extends data center moratorium until March🛑 WKYT · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Scott County extends data center moratorium until March🛑 WKYT · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Scott County leaders weigh draft data center ordinance⚠️ WKYT · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Scott County planning commission drafts data center ordinance amid community pushback⚠️ lex18.com · Sep 18, 2026
Scott County tables data center ordinance⚠️ WJHL · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Woodbury County, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 24

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-01 across 3 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, Power” (Woodbury News Net, 2026-09-24).

Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, PowerWoodbury News Net · Sep 24, 2026

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Woodbury Approves Data Center Moratorium After Questions About Water, Power💧 Woodbury News Net · Sep 24, 2026
Meeting concerning Woodbury County data center moratorium to be held in Moville🛑 kwit.org · Sep 21, 2026Local press
What Woodbury Residents Should Know About IronGate’s Two Data Centers⚠️ Woodbury News Net · Sep 10, 2026
Woodbury County Zoning Commission hears from residents during first data center town hall🛑 KTIV · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Woodbury County Zoning Commission hears from residents during first data center town hall🛑 KTIV · Sep 1, 2026Local press

Colleton County, SC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-08 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projects” (abcnews4.com, 2026-09-23).

Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projectsabcnews4.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projects⚠️ abcnews4.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Data center proposal concerns and questions about jobs and environment, prompt information sessions for Colleton County residents⚠️ WCBD News 2 · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Colleton County approves new zoning changes to allow data center🛑 Walterboro Live · Sep 17, 2026
Colleton County approves controversial data center rules despite pushback⚠️ Live 5 News · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Colleton County considering digital infrastructure overlay district, data center development⚠️ Live 5 News · Aug 8, 2026Local press

St. Joseph, MO

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

5 stories tracked since 2026-07-14 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “St. Joseph County Council approves "data center balance" ordinance” (WSBT, 2026-09-23).

St. Joseph County Council approves "data center balance" ordinanceWSBT · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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St. Joseph County Council approves "data center balance" ordinance⚠️ WSBT · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Council members push for hyperscale data center ban in St. Joseph County🛑 WNDU · Aug 28, 2026Local press
St. Joseph County leaders debate two-year data center moratorium🛑 WVPE · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Push for a data center moratorium in St. Joseph County🛑 WSBT · Aug 19, 2026Local press
St. Joseph City Council pauses data center applications, seeks zoning update🛑 KQ2 · Jul 14, 2026

Lawrence, KS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 22

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-17 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Planning Commission recommends adding more layers to approval process for data centers in Lawrence” (Lawrence Journal-World, 2026-09-22).

Planning Commission recommends adding more layers to approval process for data centers in LawrenceLawrence Journal-World · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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Planning Commission recommends adding more layers to approval process for data centers in Lawrence⚠️ Lawrence Journal-World · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Opinion: Lawrence’s data center moratorium is wrong in one way, but right in the most important🛑 Lawrence Journal-World · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Will Lawrence rolls out plan for regulating Big Tech, data centers in Michigan and beyond⚠️ Michigan Advance · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Lawrence County Data Center Moratorium🛑 WTHI-TV · Sep 17, 2026Local press
There Are No Data Centers in Lawrence County... For The Next Two Years⚠️ wthitv.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press

Woodburn, OR

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 19

5 stories tracked since 2026-09-15 across 5 outlets. 5× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Woodburn puts data center development on 120-day moratorium” (Woodburn Independent, 2026-09-19).

Woodburn puts data center development on 120-day moratoriumWoodburn Independent · Sep 19, 2026Local press

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Woodburn puts data center development on 120-day moratorium🛑 Woodburn Independent · Sep 19, 2026Local press
Woodburn becomes latest Oregon city to set a moratorium for data centers🛑 KGW · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Woodburn council passes moratorium on new data centers🛑 Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Woodburn pauses new data center projects for 120 days🛑 kptv.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Why Woodburn voted to enact a moratorium on data centers in city🛑 Statesman Journal · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Marshalltown, IA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 5 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center developer is ready to ride out Marshalltown’s moratorium” (Radio Iowa, 2026-09-16).

Data center developer is ready to ride out Marshalltown’s moratoriumRadio Iowa · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Data center developer is ready to ride out Marshalltown’s moratorium🛑 Radio Iowa · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Marshalltown residents voice data center questions during well-attended community roundtable💧 Times Republican · Aug 29, 2026Local press
Marshalltown residents raise concerns over potential data center development⚠️ KDSM · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Marshalltown seeks public input on potential data center regulations⚠️ KCCI · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Marshalltown city council passes first reading of data center moratorium🛑 timesrepublican.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Lake County, IL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 12

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratorium” (Chronicle Media, 2026-09-12).

Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratoriumChronicle Media · Sep 12, 2026Local press

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Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratorium💸 Chronicle Media · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Illinois Quick Hits: Lake County board approves data center moratorium🛑 www.cities929.com · Sep 9, 2026
Lake County Moves Toward Data Center Moratorium🛑 The Real Deal · Sep 4, 2026
Data center moratorium set to advance in Lake County🛑 Daily Herald · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Lake County ZBA recommends data center moratorium in unanimous vote🛑 Chronicle Media · Aug 26, 2026Local press

ND (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 11

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-18 across 2 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Energy company eyes adding data center west of Fargo” (North Dakota Monitor, 2026-09-11).

Energy company eyes adding data center west of FargoNorth Dakota Monitor · Sep 11, 2026Local press

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Energy company eyes adding data center west of Fargo⚠️ North Dakota Monitor · Sep 11, 2026Local press
North Dakota committee reviews data center impacts, zoning, and state policy🛑 Valley News Live · Sep 2, 2026
North Dakota committee reviews data center impacts, zoning, and state policy🛑 Valley News Live · Sep 2, 2026
Residents voice concerns over Mandan data center during town hall⚠️ North Dakota Monitor · Aug 21, 2026Local press
No pause on data centers but North Dakota special session to debate non-disclosure deals🛑 North Dakota Monitor · Aug 18, 2026Local press

MA (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 9

5 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 5 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Massachusetts tightens the rules on data centers as energy angst grows” (Briefs Finance, 2026-09-09).

Massachusetts tightens the rules on data centers as energy angst growsBriefs Finance · Sep 9, 2026

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Massachusetts tightens the rules on data centers as energy angst grows⚠️ Briefs Finance · Sep 9, 2026
Data Center Restrictions on Energy Costs Spread to Massachusetts⚠️ Bloomberg Government News · Sep 9, 2026Wire service
Massachusetts Will Require New Data Centers to Use Clean Energy⚠️ energynow.com · Sep 8, 2026
Massachusetts affordable manufactured home project nearly sells out months after opening⚠️ The Cool Down · Sep 8, 2026
“Ban! Ban! Ban!”: Data-center discontent reaches western Massachusetts🛑 The Shoestring · Jul 2, 2026

Nashville, TN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

5 stories tracked since 2026-07-21 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Nashville lawmaker proposes pause on data center tax exemptions” (tennesseelookout.com, 2026-09-09).

Nashville lawmaker proposes pause on data center tax exemptionstennesseelookout.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Nashville lawmaker proposes pause on data center tax exemptions🛑 tennesseelookout.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Fisk University defends $400M data center proposal amid Nashville moratorium🛑 The Real Deal · Aug 26, 2026
DC Blox sues Metro over Nashville Zoo-area data center moratorium. Here’s what we know⚖️ wsmv.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
DC Blox Sues Metro Over New Regulations Delaying Data Center Near Nashville Zoo⚖️ Nashville Banner · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Nashville passes data center zoning and permit moratorium🛑 Nashville Banner · Jul 21, 2026Local press

DeKalb County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 8

5 stories tracked since 2026-07-02 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County” (WABE, 2026-09-08).

Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb CountyWABE · Sep 8, 2026Local press

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Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County⚠️ WABE · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Data center fight pits film studio against DeKalb County⚠️ decaturish.com · Sep 3, 2026
Q&A: DeKalb County CEO answers data center questions⚠️ decaturish.com · Aug 27, 2026
DeKalb County sued over moratorium on new data centers⚖️ decaturish.com · Aug 12, 2026
Data Center freeze in effect in DeKalb County⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 2, 2026Local press

Bulloch County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 2

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-28 across 4 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor store” (Grice Connect, 2026-09-02).

Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor storeGrice Connect · Sep 2, 2026

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Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor store⚠️ Grice Connect · Sep 2, 2026
Bulloch commissioners reject data center prohibition, deny Highway 24 liquor store⚠️ Grice Connect · Sep 2, 2026
Bulloch County Commissioners deny data center ban in narrow vote🛑 WSAV-TV · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Bulloch County Commission Votes 4-3 Against Outright Data Center Ban🛑 The Georgia Virtue · Sep 2, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Tabled data center ban back on Bulloch County Commission’s Tuesday agenda🛑 Statesboro Herald · Aug 28, 2026Local press

Marion County, KS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 1

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-19 across 5 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium” (352today.com, 2026-09-01).

Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium352today.com · Sep 1, 2026

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Marion County planning board recommends 12-month data center moratorium🛑 352today.com · Sep 1, 2026
Marion County solar farm not connected to data center, residents told at Q&A events⚠️ Marshall News Messenger · Aug 28, 2026
Marion County residents divided over future of data centers⚠️ WCJB · Aug 25, 2026Local press
New data centers temporarily banned in Marion County🛑 Indiana Public Radio · Aug 20, 2026Local press
New data centers temporarily banned in Marion County🛑 WFYI · Aug 19, 2026Local press

Pulaski County, AR

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 25

5 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 5 outlets. 5× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinance” (KATV, 2026-08-25).

Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinanceKATV · Aug 25, 2026Local press

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Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinance⚠️ KATV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Pulaski County Planning Board postpones recommendations on proposed data center regulations⚠️ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Pulaski County Planning Board postpones recommendations on proposed data center regulations⚠️ Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Pulaski County holds public hearing on data center regulations⚠️ KARK · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Pulaski County planning board postpones look at data center proposal⚠️ Arkansas Times · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Topeka, KS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 12

5 stories tracked since 2026-07-08 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Topeka leaders block utility access for data centers during moratorium” (The Topeka Capital-Journal, 2026-08-12).

Topeka leaders block utility access for data centers during moratoriumThe Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Topeka leaders block utility access for data centers during moratorium💸 The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium language amended by Topeka City Council, here’s what changed🛑 KSNT 27 News · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Topeka-area residents question data center proposal | Exclusive⚠️ The Topeka Capital-Journal · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Topeka-area residents soak in information about data center proposal⚠️ cjonline.com · Jul 29, 2026
Topeka residents demand halt to data center proposals⚠️ cjonline.com · Jul 8, 2026

Pittsburg, CA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 5

5 stories tracked since 2026-06-17 across 4 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project” (CBS News, 2026-08-05).

Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center projectCBS News · Aug 5, 2026National press

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Pittsburg residents want city to pause data center project🛑 CBS News · Aug 5, 2026National press
Pittsburg pledges greater public scrutiny of data centers after backlash⚠️ The Mercury News · Aug 5, 2026Local press
‘They’ve Been Very Quiet’: Pittsburg Residents Seek Answers as Data Center Sets Up Shop in City⚠️ KQED · Aug 3, 2026Local press
Pittsburg residents voice opposition to approved data center⚠️ The Mercury News · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Massive data center projects spark backlash and protest from Pittsburg and Gilroy communities⚠️ ABC7 Bay Area · Jun 17, 2026Local press

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Cherry Hill, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 29

5 stories tracked since 2026-03-29 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “A Craig LaBan pizza pick in Cherry Hill | Inquirer South Jersey” (Inquirer.com, 2026-07-29).

A Craig LaBan pizza pick in Cherry Hill | Inquirer South JerseyInquirer.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press

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A Craig LaBan pizza pick in Cherry Hill | Inquirer South Jersey🛑 Inquirer.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Cherry Hill adopts law blocking any large-scale data center development in town.⚠️ 70and73 · Jul 28, 2026
Cherry Hill joins a growing list of South Jersey municipalities to formally ban large-scale data centers🛑 Inquirer.com · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Cherry Hill Council introduced zoning law change Monday evening that would ban data centers in town.🛑 70and73 · Jul 13, 2026
This N.J. town just took a major step to ban AI data centers before it’s too late🛑 NJ.com · Mar 29, 2026Local press

East Fishkill, NY

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jun 26

5 stories tracked since 2026-05-22 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “East Fishkill passes 3-year data center freeze” (WAMC, 2026-06-26).

East Fishkill passes 3-year data center freezeWAMC · Jun 26, 2026Local press

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East Fishkill passes 3-year data center freeze⚠️ WAMC · Jun 26, 2026Local press
East Fishkill Town Board unanimously passes 3-year data center moratorium🛑 Spectrum News · Jun 26, 2026Local press
East Fishkill approves three-year moratorium on data centers after controversial proposal🛑 Times Union · Jun 26, 2026Local press
East Fishkill residents rally against data centers⚠️ Spectrum News · Jun 26, 2026Local press
Hudson Valley Residents Rally Against Massive Data Center Proposal in East Fishkill⚠️ Food & Water Watch · May 22, 2026

Fayetteville, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active May 13

5 stories tracked since 2026-05-11 across 5 outlets. 5× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems t” (The Economic Times, 2026-05-13).

Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems tThe Economic Times · May 13, 2026International press

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Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems t💧 The Economic Times · May 13, 2026International press
Blackstone-backed data center sparks drought backlash in Georgia: Report💧 Crypto Briefing · May 12, 2026Press release / aggregator
Data center guzzled 30 million gallons of water, and nobody noticed for months💧 Ars Technica · May 11, 2026National press
Company behind Cedar Rapids data center used nearly 30 million gallons of water in Georgia without initially paying💧 KCRG · May 11, 2026Local press
Blackstone-Owned Data Center Drained 30 Million Gallons Of Water From Big City Suburb💧 dailycaller.com · May 11, 2026Local press

Camden County, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-21 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end” (104.5 WOKV, 2026-10-01).

Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end104.5 WOKV · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end🛑 104.5 WOKV · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end🛑 Yahoo · Oct 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Camden County residents meet to discuss data center concerns ahead of moratorium end🛑 Action News Jax · Oct 1, 2026
Camden adopts local moratorium on data centers🛑 Rome Sentinel · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Chesterfield, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-26 across 3 outlets. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations” (VPM, 2026-10-01).

Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violationsVPM · Oct 1, 2026

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Google data center project in Chesterfield cited for environmental violations⚠️ VPM · Oct 1, 2026
Google's $9 billion Virginia investment includes new Chesterfield data center💸 WTVR.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Chesterfield halts new data centers, weighs cutting car tax rate nearly in half💸 WTVR.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Chesterfield leaders delay voting on car tax cut funded by data centers🏠 WRIC ABC 8News · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Warren, NJ

Recurring pattern 📍Active Oct 1

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-19 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Warren Zoning Rewrite Leaves Data Center Ban for Later” (Uprise RI, 2026-10-01).

Warren Zoning Rewrite Leaves Data Center Ban for LaterUprise RI · Oct 1, 2026

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Warren Zoning Rewrite Leaves Data Center Ban for Later🛑 Uprise RI · Oct 1, 2026
Warren City Council votes to approve 12-month data center moratorium🛑 candgnews.com · Sep 7, 2026Local press
Warren Township Committee Votes to Ban Data Centers, Calls for Statewide Moratorium🛑 tapinto.net · Jun 22, 2026Local press
Warren Township Committee Votes To Ban Data Centers🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Jun 19, 2026Local press

Lansing, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-16 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “‘We just need to rip off the bandage and say no’: Lansing Town Board in favor of banning data centers” (The Ithaca Voice, 2026-09-30).

‘We just need to rip off the bandage and say no’: Lansing Town Board in favor of banning data centersThe Ithaca Voice · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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‘We just need to rip off the bandage and say no’: Lansing Town Board in favor of banning data centers🛑 The Ithaca Voice · Sep 30, 2026Local press
East Lansing Extends Data Center Moratorium as City Develops New Regulations🛑 East Lansing Info · Aug 14, 2026
East Lansing extends data center moratorium as it plans zoning changes🛑 wkar.org · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Lansing moves toward temporary data center moratorium🛑 FOX 47 News · Jun 16, 2026Local press

Shreveport, LA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 30

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-07 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to court” (WGNO, 2026-09-30).

Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to courtWGNO · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Shreveport residents take fight against $6B Amazon data center to court⚖️ WGNO · Sep 30, 2026Local press
West Shreveport data center general contractor chosen, work begins soon⚠️ The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Residents raise noise concerns over proposed Amazon data centers near Shreveport🔊 KLFY.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Shreveport residents pack town hall over data center concerns⚠️ KSLA · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Tarrant, AL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 28

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-18 across 3 outlets. 2× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response” (KERA News, 2026-09-28).

Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage responseKERA News · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response💧 KERA News · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response💧 Fort Worth Report · Sep 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Tarrant lawmaker plans Texas data center transparency legislation⚠️ fortworthreport.org · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Tarrant lawmaker plans Texas data center transparency legislation⚠️ Fort Worth Report · Sep 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

CT (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 28

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-02 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. Most recent: “CT residents are taking on a $100M project. It’s a fight against a town’s biggest taxpayer.” (Hartford Courant, 2026-09-28).

CT residents are taking on a $100M project. It’s a fight against a town’s biggest taxpayer.Hartford Courant · Sep 28, 2026

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CT residents are taking on a $100M project. It’s a fight against a town’s biggest taxpayer.🏠 Hartford Courant · Sep 28, 2026
Pluribus AM: New polls in Georgia, New York, Connecticut⚠️ Pluribus News · Sep 24, 2026
CT town turns against data centers: ‘Yes, please’ becomes ‘No way’⚠️ courant.com · Sep 21, 2026
Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose moratorium on data centers in state🛑 Connecticut Public · Sep 2, 2026

MS (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 25

4 stories tracked since 2026-02-17 across 3 outlets. 1× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “xAI Moves to Buy Out Southaven Residents Who Agree Not to Sue It Over Power Plant Noise, Letter Shows” (Mississippi Free Press, 2026-09-25).

xAI Moves to Buy Out Southaven Residents Who Agree Not to Sue It Over Power Plant Noise, Letter ShowsMississippi Free Press · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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xAI Moves to Buy Out Southaven Residents Who Agree Not to Sue It Over Power Plant Noise, Letter Shows🔊 Mississippi Free Press · Sep 25, 2026Local press
A data center in the tiny town of Walls? Officials eye rezoning 1K acres🛑 Mississippi Today · Sep 16, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Mississippi Delta residents fear data center promises will bring pollution, not prosperity🏭 The Cool Down · Sep 15, 2026
As Musk’s xAI Data Centers Encroach on Southaven, North Mississippi Residents Push Back⚠️ Mississippi Free Press · Feb 17, 2026Local press

North Port, FL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-11 across 4 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium” (Sarasota Magazine, 2026-09-23).

North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center MoratoriumSarasota Magazine · Sep 23, 2026

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North Port Adopts 18-Month Data Center Moratorium🛑 Sarasota Magazine · Sep 23, 2026
North Port approves pause on data center development🛑 WINK News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Seven hours, 400 comments, packed City Hall: North Port moves to halt data centers⚠️ WGCU · Sep 4, 2026Local press
AI data centers on the Suncoast: Community meeting draws 150 as North Port schedules expert workshop⚠️ ABC7 WWSB · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Huntsville, AL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 23

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 2 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Huntsville City Council to vote on TVA rate changes aimed at shielding residents from data center costs” (rocketcitynow.com, 2026-09-23).

Huntsville City Council to vote on TVA rate changes aimed at shielding residents from data center costsrocketcitynow.com · Sep 23, 2026

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Huntsville City Council to vote on TVA rate changes aimed at shielding residents from data center costs💸 rocketcitynow.com · Sep 23, 2026
Huntsville residents seek answers on impact of Meta data center expansion⚠️ rocketcitynow.com · Aug 20, 2026
Huntsville residents seek answers on impact of Meta data center expansion⚠️ Yahoo · Aug 20, 2026Press release / aggregator
Huntsville residents voice concerns over Meta data center expansion⚠️ rocketcitynow.com · Aug 20, 2026

CA (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 22

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-29 across 4 outlets. 3× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation” (California State Portal | CA.gov, 2026-09-22).

National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nationCalifornia State Portal | CA.gov · Sep 22, 2026

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National leaders and lawmakers celebrate Governor Newsom’s signature on the most comprehensive data center laws in the nation💸 California State Portal | CA.gov · Sep 22, 2026
California governor signs broad data center oversight bill package💸 Reuters · Sep 21, 2026Wire service
Bay Area lawmakers push data center transparency, send bills to California Gov. Gavin Newsom💸 ABC7 Bay Area · Sep 2, 2026Local press
California lawmakers reach deal in high-stakes fight over regulating data centers⚠️ Los Angeles Times · Aug 29, 2026National press

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AK (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 21

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-02 across 1 outlet. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state” (Alaska's News Source, 2026-09-21).

Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in stateAlaska's News Source · Sep 21, 2026Local press

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Report finds Oregon data centers used electricity equal to over 70% of all homes in state💸 Alaska's News Source · Sep 21, 2026Local press
‘That’s our right’; Ralls County residents hold meeting, demand transparency on possible data center⚠️ Alaska's News Source · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Fairbanks Borough weighs data center regulations, seeks state moratorium🛑 Alaska's News Source · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Fairbanks Borough weighs data center regulations, seeks state moratorium🛑 Alaska's News Source · Sep 2, 2026Local press

NV (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 18

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-08 across 4 outlets. 2× Residents question property-value hits and local benefit. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive order” (The Nevada Independent, 2026-09-18).

Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive orderThe Nevada Independent · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Lombardo curtails Nevada data center tax break program in executive order🏠 The Nevada Independent · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Nevada lawmakers plan to introduce bill to scale back data center tax breaks💸 ktnv.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Nevada Democrat hones in on data center tax breaks in attempt to gain ground in governor race🏠 Washington Examiner · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Microsoft seeks Nevada tariff to shield ratepayers from data center costs💸 Utility Dive · Jun 8, 2026Trade press

Richmond County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-05 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Many Richmond County residents are already sick. An Amazon data center could make it worse.” (WUNC News, 2026-09-16).

Many Richmond County residents are already sick. An Amazon data center could make it worse.WUNC News · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Many Richmond County residents are already sick. An Amazon data center could make it worse.⚠️ WUNC News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Residents urge pause on data centers🛑 Richmond County Daily Journal · Aug 9, 2026Local press
Richmond County residents request respite from data center development⚠️ Richmond Observer · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Richmond County residents request respite from data center development⚠️ Richmond Observer · Aug 5, 2026Local press

Leon County, FL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 16

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-11 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Leon County moves toward 18-month data center moratorium” (wtwcfox, 2026-09-16).

Leon County moves toward 18-month data center moratoriumwtwcfox · Sep 16, 2026

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Leon County moves toward 18-month data center moratorium🛑 wtwcfox · Sep 16, 2026
Leon County neighbors to weigh in on proposed 18-month data center moratorium Tuesday🛑 WTXL ABC 27 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Leon County residents to weigh in on proposed 18-month data center moratorium Tuesday🛑 WTXL ABC 27 · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Leon County to Hold Public Hearing on 18-Month Data Center Moratorium🛑 Tallahassee Reports · Sep 11, 2026

HI (town not identified)

Recurring patternActive Sep 14

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-06 across 4 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium” (Hawaii News Now, 2026-09-14).

Evansville City Council to consider data center moratoriumHawaii News Now · Sep 14, 2026Local press

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Evansville City Council to consider data center moratorium🛑 Hawaii News Now · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Hawaii County Defers AI Data Center Ban Until October🛑 GovTech · Sep 9, 2026Trade press
Hawaii County proposal to ban AI data centers deferred until October🛑 Honolulu Star-Advertiser · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Push to ban data centers continues🛑 Hawaii Tribune-Herald · Sep 6, 2026Local press

Temple, TX

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 13

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-16 across 3 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Water use for cooling is straining the local supply. Most recent: “Rowan’s $4.2 billion Temple data center campus advances as water, power questions persist” (The Killeen Daily Herald, 2026-09-13).

Rowan’s $4.2 billion Temple data center campus advances as water, power questions persistThe Killeen Daily Herald · Sep 13, 2026Local press

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Rowan’s $4.2 billion Temple data center campus advances as water, power questions persist💧 The Killeen Daily Herald · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Meta awards grants to Temple College as it faces public backlash for its data centers⚠️ Spectrum News · Sep 6, 2026Local press
Temple approves new data center rules as residents push for stronger protections⚠️ KCENTV.com · Sep 4, 2026Local press
Temple data centers respond to Gov. Abbott’s new standards to protect local communities⚠️ The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 16, 2026Local press

Minneapolis, MN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 12

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-19 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Data center developer walks away from plans to buy old printing facility in Minneapolis' North Loop” (CBS News, 2026-09-12).

Data center developer walks away from plans to buy old printing facility in Minneapolis' North LoopCBS News · Sep 12, 2026National press

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Data center developer walks away from plans to buy old printing facility in Minneapolis' North Loop⚠️ CBS News · Sep 12, 2026National press
Data center proposed for former Star Tribune site sparks debate in Minneapolis⚠️ FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Data center proposed for former Star Tribune site sparks debate in Minneapolis⚠️ FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Virginia developer proposes data center at former Star Tribune site in Minneapolis⚠️ 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS · Aug 19, 2026Local press

Escambia County, FL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 11

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-23 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× The dispute has escalated into litigation. Most recent: “Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On Moratorium” (NorthEscambia.com, 2026-09-11).

Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On MoratoriumNorthEscambia.com · Sep 11, 2026

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Escambia Commissioners Stand Firm On Existing Data Center Ban, Take No Action On Moratorium🛑 NorthEscambia.com · Sep 11, 2026
Escambia Commission To Consider Hearings For 12-Month Data Center Moratorium🛑 NorthEscambia.com · Sep 8, 2026
David Jolly backs Escambia data center moratorium, says Byron Donalds out of step with voters on issue⚖️ Florida Politics · Aug 27, 2026
Do the math before saying no to data centers in Escambia County | Opinion⚠️ Pensacola News Journal · Aug 23, 2026Local press

AZ (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Sep 10

4 stories tracked since 2026-09-04 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Arizona Attorney General to hear, not probe, data center complaints” (Ahwatukee Foothills News, 2026-09-10).

Arizona Attorney General to hear, not probe, data center complaintsAhwatukee Foothills News · Sep 10, 2026

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Arizona Attorney General to hear, not probe, data center complaints⚠️ Ahwatukee Foothills News · Sep 10, 2026
Arizona governor rejects data center moratorium call as debate escalates🛑 AZ Family · Sep 9, 2026
Arizona governor rejects data center moratorium call as debate escalates🛑 AZ Family · Sep 9, 2026
Arizona AG Kris Mayes urges statewide halt to new data centers as water cuts, energy bills bite💧 The Cool Down · Sep 4, 2026

Gallatin, TN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Sep 9

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next week” (WZTV, 2026-09-09).

Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next weekWZTV · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Gallatin city council advances 12-month data center moratorium for vote next week🛑 WZTV · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Gallatin leaders set to vote on data center moratorium🛑 fox17.com · Sep 8, 2026Local press
City of Gallatin closer to passing year-long moratorium on new data centers🛑 WZTV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Gallatin residents describe living near one of Tennessee’s largest data centers as city council defers moratorium vote🛑 WSMV · Jun 23, 2026Local press

Fairfield, AL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 28

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Fairfield City Council passes ordinance establishing moratorium on data center development” (KTVO, 2026-08-28).

Fairfield City Council passes ordinance establishing moratorium on data center developmentKTVO · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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Fairfield City Council passes ordinance establishing moratorium on data center development🛑 KTVO · Aug 28, 2026Local press
New data center plans to move quickly in Fairfield. Residents have questions⚠️ wbhm.org · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Jobs, power and water: Fairfield presses data center developers💧 WBMA · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Fairfield residents raise concerns over proposed data center at heated town hall⚠️ WVTM · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Albany, GA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 27

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-11 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Sen. Gonzalez stops in Albany as part of 'Stop Data Centers' tour” (Times Union, 2026-08-27).

Sen. Gonzalez stops in Albany as part of 'Stop Data Centers' tourTimes Union · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Sen. Gonzalez stops in Albany as part of 'Stop Data Centers' tour🛑 Times Union · Aug 27, 2026Local press
‘Data centers are already in Georgia’: Albany commissioners weigh 6–18-month data center pause🛑 WALB · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Could a data center come to Albany? Town hall meeting lets community share their opinions🛑 WALB · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Albany Has a Data-Center Panic, Not a Policy🛑 City Journal · Jun 11, 2026Local press

Taylor County, FL

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 27

4 stories tracked since 2026-07-06 across 3 outlets. 3× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Taylor County weighs data center moratorium as residents push for protections” (wtwcfox, 2026-08-27).

Taylor County weighs data center moratorium as residents push for protectionswtwcfox · Aug 27, 2026

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Taylor County weighs data center moratorium as residents push for protections🛑 wtwcfox · Aug 27, 2026
Taylor County holds public meeting on data centers as neighbors demand protections and transparency⚠️ WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Taylor County Commission holding data center workshop before making call on moratorium🛑 WCTV · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Taylor County Commission votes down data center moratorium, residents wonder what comes next🛑 WCTV · Jul 6, 2026Local press

Tucker County, WV

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-13 across 3 outlets. 2× The dispute has escalated into litigation. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “West Virginia Intermediate Court dismisses two appeals tied to Tucker County data center permits” (WV News, 2026-08-26).

West Virginia Intermediate Court dismisses two appeals tied to Tucker County data center permitsWV News · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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West Virginia Intermediate Court dismisses two appeals tied to Tucker County data center permits⚖️ WV News · Aug 26, 2026Local press
State appeals court dismisses environmental groups’ lawsuits over Tucker County data center plant⚖️ WDTV 5 · Aug 26, 2026Local press
WV DEP says Fundamental Data controls site of proposed Tucker County data center, power plant⚠️ West Virginia Watch · Aug 17, 2026
Fundamental Data responds to WVDEP questions over Tucker County data center⚠️ WV News · Aug 13, 2026Local press

DE (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Aug 26

4 stories tracked since 2026-07-01 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’” (WHYY, 2026-08-26).

Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’WHYY · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’⚠️ WHYY · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Delaware governor signs legislation toughening restrictions on data centers⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Dover data center moratorium gains steam, amid statewide concerns over the industry🛑 Spotlight Delaware · Aug 13, 2026
Delaware House passes bills to protect residents from data center energy costs💸 WBOC TV · Jul 1, 2026Local press

Pataskala, OH

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-23 across 4 outlets. 2× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park” (The Newark Advocate, 2026-08-26).

Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial parkThe Newark Advocate · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park⚠️ The Newark Advocate · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park⚠️ The Columbus Dispatch · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Pataskala rejects proposed data center; voters to decide potential ban in November🛑 WSYX · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Pataskala City Council hearing Tuesday on data center proposal comes after residents petitioned for a vote to ban such centers🛑 The Reporting Project · Aug 23, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Allegheny County, PA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 26

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-23 across 4 outlets. 3× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. 1× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Allegheny County Council bill could ban data centers on county-owned properties” (90.5 WESA, 2026-08-26).

Allegheny County Council bill could ban data centers on county-owned properties90.5 WESA · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Allegheny County Council bill could ban data centers on county-owned properties💸 90.5 WESA · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Allegheny Township looks to draft data center ordinance⚠️ TribLIVE.com · Aug 13, 2026
Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited⚠️ monvalleyindependent.com · Jun 24, 2026Local press
Data center concerns have residents asking Allegheny County to step in, but its power may be limited⚠️ Pittsburgh's Public Source · Jun 23, 2026

Anderson County, TN

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 21

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-20 across 2 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium” (FOX Carolina News, 2026-08-21).

Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratoriumFOX Carolina News · Aug 21, 2026Local press

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Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium🛑 WALB · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Anderson County council approves final reading of six-month data center moratorium🛑 FOX Carolina News · Aug 20, 2026Local press

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Snohomish County, WA

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 21

4 stories tracked since 2026-06-25 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Snohomish County holds public hearing on data center moratorium” (goSkagit, 2026-08-21).

Snohomish County holds public hearing on data center moratoriumgoSkagit · Aug 21, 2026

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Snohomish County holds public hearing on data center moratorium🛑 goSkagit · Aug 21, 2026
Snohomish County Council holds hearing on data center moratorium🛑 HeraldNet.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Snohomish County Data Center Moratorium hearing set for August 19🛑 Lynnwood Times · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Snohomish County Council approves emergency data center moratorium🛑 HeraldNet.com · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Ottawa, KS

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 20

4 stories tracked since 2026-05-12 across 3 outlets. 2× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. 1× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027” (Shaw Local, 2026-08-20).

Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027Shaw Local · Aug 20, 2026Local press

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Ottawa extends data center moratorium through August 2027🛑 Shaw Local · Aug 20, 2026Local press
'It’s not politics': Ottawa residents gather signatures for proposed ordinance to ban data centers🛑 KSHB 41 Kansas City · Jul 24, 2026Local press
DATA CENTER: With more protests scheduled, Digital Campus developer speaks out on reasons for project⚠️ KVOE · Jun 7, 2026Local press
Residents fight back as data center developers chase Kansas tax incentives🏠 KSHB 41 Kansas City · May 12, 2026Local press

UT (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Aug 19

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-12 across 1 outlet. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork” (ABC4 Utah, 2026-08-19).

‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish ForkABC4 Utah · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Aug 19, 2026Local press
‘Not interested in being a test site’: Residents oppose potential data center in Spanish Fork⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Aug 18, 2026Local press
‘Do the right thing’: Residents oppose potential data center in Tooele County⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Aug 13, 2026Local press
‘Do the right thing’: Residents oppose potential data center in Tooele County⚠️ ABC4 Utah · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Alamance County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 18

4 stories tracked since 2026-08-17 across 3 outlets. 4× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratorium” (FOX8 WGHP, 2026-08-18).

Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratoriumFOX8 WGHP · Aug 18, 2026Local press

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Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratorium🛑 FOX8 WGHP · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Alamance County Commissioners pass one-year data center moratorium🛑 Elon News Network · Aug 18, 2026
BREAKING MON. NIGHT: Alamance County commissioners vote unanimously for one year moratorium on data centers🛑 alamancenews.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Alamance County commissioners approve 1-year data center moratorium🛑 FOX8 WGHP · Aug 17, 2026Local press

Wrightstown, WI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 12

4 stories tracked since 2026-05-19 across 3 outlets. 4× A community is pushing back on a nearby data center. Most recent: “Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendum” (WBAY, 2026-08-12).

Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendumWBAY · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendum⚠️ WBAY · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Wrightstown residents vote no on data center referendum⚠️ WBAY · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Wrightstown residents to vote on AI data center referendum on Aug. 11⚠️ Green Bay Press-Gazette · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Residents speak out against possible data center in northeast Wisconsin's village of Wrightstown⚠️ WPR · May 19, 2026Local press

Lee County, NC

Recurring pattern 📍Active Aug 6

4 stories tracked since 2026-07-06 across 3 outlets. 2× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion data center in rural North Carolina” (NC Newsline, 2026-08-06).

Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion data center in rural North CarolinaNC Newsline · Aug 6, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Inside the secretive deal for a $10 billion data center in rural North Carolina💸 NC Newsline · Aug 6, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Inside the Secretive Deal for a $10 Billion Data Center in Rural North Carolina💸 Inside Climate News · Aug 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Lee County residents demand pause on NC data center, claiming deception🛑 NC Newsline · Jul 15, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
The data center boom — and its tax promises — run into rural resistance in North Carolina🏠 E&E News by POLITICO · Jul 6, 2026National press

LA (statewide)

Recurring patternActive Jul 24

4 stories tracked since 2026-05-14 across 4 outlets. 4× Neighbors say the new load is pushing up their power bills. Most recent: “Entergy says Meta will save ratepayers billions. Here’s how” (New Orleans CityBusiness, 2026-07-24).

Entergy says Meta will save ratepayers billions. Here’s howNew Orleans CityBusiness · Jul 24, 2026

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Entergy says Meta will save ratepayers billions. Here’s how💸 New Orleans CityBusiness · Jul 24, 2026
Entergy CEO says AI data centers won't spike power bills💸 The Tech Buzz · Jun 9, 2026
Meta's Louisiana Data Center Gets $3.3 Billion Tax Break, Over 7 Years of State Police Budget💸 Gadget Review · May 15, 2026Local press
Meta's $10 billion Louisiana data center is getting $3.3 billion in tax breaks💸 Fortune · May 14, 2026National press

Allen Park, MI

Recurring pattern 📍Active Jul 23

4 stories tracked since 2026-05-30 across 3 outlets. 3× Noise from the facility is drawing resident complaints. 1× Local officials are moving to pause or block the project. Most recent: “Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives” (WXYZ Channel 7, 2026-07-23).

Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their livesWXYZ Channel 7 · Jul 23, 2026Local press

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Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives🔊 WXYZ Channel 7 · Jul 23, 2026Local press
Residents blast data center over noise, CEO says they want to be ‘a good neighbor’🔊 MLive.com · Jul 21, 2026Local press
Data Center Emits Constant Screeching Noise Directly Into Man’s House🔊 Futurism · Jul 5, 2026
Allen Park residents push for data center moratorium amid growing opposition🛑 MLive.com · May 30, 2026Local press

Hubbard, OH

📍Active Oct 1

Hubbard residents to vote yes or no on data center banWKBN.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Hubbard residents to vote yes or no on data center ban🛑 WKBN.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
DECISION 2026: Hubbard data center ban🛑 WFMJ · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Hubbard residents to vote yes or no on data center ban🛑 WKBN.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

Mesa, AZ

📍Active Sep 30

Mesa County Commissioners approve data center moratoriumWesternSlopeNow.com · Sep 30, 2026

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Mesa County Commissioners approve data center moratorium🛑 WesternSlopeNow.com · Sep 30, 2026
Mesa County approves one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 KJCT · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Mesa County to consider data center moratorium🛑 The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel · Sep 26, 2026Local press

Henrico, VA

📍Active Sep 30

Henrico rolls up red carpet for data centersVirginia Business · Sep 30, 2026Trade press

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Henrico rolls up red carpet for data centers⚠️ Virginia Business · Sep 30, 2026Trade press
'We need our Henrico leadership to step up': Nearby Goochland data center park prompts concerns for Henrico residents⚠️ Henrico Citizen · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Henrico residents voice concerns about data centers, Flock cameras at supervisors’ meeting⚠️ Henrico Citizen · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Janesville, WI

📍Active Sep 30

Janesville approves data center moratoriumChannel 3000 · Sep 30, 2026

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Janesville approves data center moratorium🛑 Channel 3000 · Sep 30, 2026
Janesville moves forward after data center moratorium approval🛑 Channel 3000 · Sep 30, 2026
Janesville City Council passes data center moratorium🛑 news8000.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Amherst, OH

📍Active Sep 29

Amherst Council advances data center moratoriumChronicle Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Amherst Council advances data center moratorium🛑 Chronicle Telegram · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Amherst County Board votes to require special use permits for future data centers🛑 WSET · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Capacity limits push Amherst residents outside as zoning board hears data center proposal🛑 Cleveland 19 News · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Davidson County, NC

📍Active Sep 29

Davidson commissioners remain divided on data centers, but will revisit potential moratorium88.5 WFDD · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Davidson commissioners remain divided on data centers, but will revisit potential moratorium🛑 88.5 WFDD · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Davidson County votes to hold public hearing about proposed data center moratorium🛑 wfmynews2.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Davidson County votes to hold public hearing about proposed data center moratorium🛑 wfmynews2.com · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Bangor, ME

📍Active Sep 29

Bangor extends data center banBangor Daily News · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Bangor extends data center ban🛑 Bangor Daily News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Bangor City Council votes to extend data center moratorium🛑 WABI · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Bangor City Council votes to extend data center moratorium🛑 WABI · Sep 28, 2026Local press

Mercer County, KY

📍Active Sep 29

Mercer County officials reject regulations to allow data centers next to coal-fired power plantKentucky Lantern · Sep 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Mercer County officials reject regulations to allow data centers next to coal-fired power plant⚠️ Kentucky Lantern · Sep 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Mercer County rejects proposed data center ordinance⚠️ FOX 56 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Mercer County zoning ordinance sent back to committee🛑 WKYT · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Jefferson County, IA

📍Active Sep 28

Jefferson County considers data center ordinance draftswdtimes.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Jefferson County considers data center ordinance drafts⚠️ wdtimes.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Jefferson County supervisors pass moratorium on data centers🛑 Southeast Iowa Union · Aug 12, 2026
Jefferson County Issues Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers⚖️ Jefferson County · May 19, 2026

Indiantown, FL

📍Active Sep 28

Indiantown attorney drafting data center moratoriumhometownnewstc.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Indiantown attorney drafting data center moratorium🛑 hometownnewstc.com · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Indiantown 'Project Silver Fox' data center plan returns with changes, resident concerns remain⚠️ WPTV · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Crowd gathers in Indiantown to learn about proposed Project Silver Fox data center⚠️ WPEC · Sep 22, 2026Local press

Guadalupe County, TX

📍Active Sep 26

Guadalupe County judge faces state inquiry over data center dealSeguin Gazette · Sep 26, 2026Local press

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Guadalupe County judge faces state inquiry over data center deal⚠️ Seguin Gazette · Sep 26, 2026Local press
Texas law shields San Antonio-area data center water usage from public records requests💧 KSAT · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Data centers draw backlash, lawsuit in Guadalupe County as residents raise transparency concerns⚖️ ksat.com · Jul 23, 2026Local press

Omaha, NE

📍Active Sep 25

Omaha residents talk data center regulations amid rapid AI expansionWOWT · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Omaha residents talk data center regulations amid rapid AI expansion⚠️ WOWT · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Omaha residents talk data center regulations amid rapid AI expansion⚠️ WOWT · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Free public forum in Omaha Thursday night examines Nebraska data center energy and water impacts💧 KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Sep 24, 2026Local press

Manatee County, FL

📍Active Sep 25

Manatee County commissioners move forward with moratorium on new data centersBradenton Herald · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Manatee County commissioners move forward with moratorium on new data centers🛑 Bradenton Herald · Sep 25, 2026Local press
Manatee County staff delivers ordinance on data center moratorium🛑 Your Observer · Sep 22, 2026Local press
In Manatee County, Fla., a Data Center Moratorium Looms🛑 GovTech · Jul 31, 2026Trade press

Bow, NH

📍Active Sep 23

‘We're not willing to trade lower taxes for this’: Bow residents speak out against proposed data centersNew Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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‘We're not willing to trade lower taxes for this’: Bow residents speak out against proposed data centers🏠 New Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 23, 2026Local press
It was a revenue-generating power plant. Bow residents worry a data center could be next.⚠️ Ocean State Media · Sep 23, 2026
'Please, do not allow this to happen': Residents call for proactive steps to prevent data center in Bow⚠️ concordmonitor.com · Sep 23, 2026Local press

Mattoon, IL

📍Active Sep 23

Mattoon City Council passes moratorium on data center developmentThe Daily Eastern News · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Mattoon City Council passes moratorium on data center development🛑 The Daily Eastern News · Sep 23, 2026Local press
1-year data center moratorium unanimously approved by Mattoon City Council🛑 WCIA.com · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Mattoon City Council unanimously approves 1-year data center moratorium🛑 wandtv.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press

Eagan, MN

📍Active Sep 21

Eagan offers Data Center Ordinance Community Input Session on Sept. 30hometownsource.com · Sep 21, 2026

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Eagan offers Data Center Ordinance Community Input Session on Sept. 30⚠️ hometownsource.com · Sep 21, 2026
Eagan facing lawsuit over data center moratorium⚖️ fox9.com · Jul 8, 2026Local press
Lawsuit filed against city of Eagan over one-year data center moratorium⚖️ MPR News · Jul 7, 2026Local press

Springfield, MO

📍Active Sep 18

Springfield data center town hall pushes for accountability on developmentStatesboro Herald · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Springfield data center town hall pushes for accountability on development⚠️ Statesboro Herald · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Developer behind Springfield data center plan sues city | Exclusive⚖️ kansascity.com · Sep 18, 2026
Springfield seeks input on data centers with 2 engagement sessions amid 120-day moratorium🛑 Springfield Daily Citizen · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Hanover Township, PA

📍Active Sep 18

Hanover Township Committee introduce ordinance curbing data centersNew Jersey Hills Media Group · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Hanover Township Committee introduce ordinance curbing data centers⚠️ New Jersey Hills Media Group · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Data Centers Come Into Focus at Hanover Township Committee Meeting⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 12, 2026Local press
East Hanover Township passes data center ordinance⚠️ LebTown · Sep 3, 2026

MO (statewide)

Active Sep 16

Data center protesters fill Missouri Capitol seeking a statewide construction moratoriumSTLPR · Sep 16, 2026

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Data center protesters fill Missouri Capitol seeking a statewide construction moratorium🛑 STLPR · Sep 16, 2026
Data center backlash unites some Missouri and Kansas towns against lawmakers and big tech⚠️ KCUR · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Regulations on AI, data centers in Missouri slowed by legislation process⚠️ WGEM · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Tonganoxie, KS

📍Active Sep 16

Massive data center proposal faces potential legal battle as Tonganoxie neighbors voice noise, power concernsKCTV · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Massive data center proposal faces potential legal battle as Tonganoxie neighbors voice noise, power concerns🔊 KCTV · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Moratorium expires on Tonganoxie data center project; citizen group plans lawsuit⚖️ KCTV · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Tonganoxie residents submit petition for 18-month moratorium on data centers🛑 KSHB 41 Kansas City · May 18, 2026Local press

Colorado Springs, CO

📍Active Sep 16

Colorado Springs may approve its first AI data center – here’s what you need to know about Project Tauruscpr.org · Sep 16, 2026

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Colorado Springs may approve its first AI data center – here’s what you need to know about Project Taurus⚠️ cpr.org · Sep 16, 2026
Colorado Springs Community-First Data Center Standards⚠️ City of Colorado Springs (.gov) · Aug 14, 2026Official / .gov
Residents appeal approval of data center in Colorado Springs⚠️ Colorado Public Radio · Jun 24, 2026Local press

Champaign County, IL

📍Active Sep 16

Champaign County residents share concerns about data centers and a shortage of skilled nursing bedsIPM Newsroom · Sep 16, 2026

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Champaign County residents share concerns about data centers and a shortage of skilled nursing beds⚠️ IPM Newsroom · Sep 16, 2026
Champaign County officials say they can’t ban data centers. But residents want tighter restrictions🛑 IPM Newsroom · Sep 1, 2026
Bipartisan group of Champaign County Board members thwart vote on home rule, blocking a plan to ban data centers🛑 IPM Newsroom · Aug 18, 2026

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▶ Data Center Activities Task Force - August 31, 2026 - Champaign CountyYouTube

Edgewater, FL

📍Active Sep 16

Edgewater passes moratorium on data center developmentDaytona Beach News-Journal · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Edgewater passes moratorium on data center development💧 Daytona Beach News-Journal · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Edgewater approves ban on AI data centers💧 FOX 35 Orlando · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Edgewater voters could decide whether to ban certain data centers in November💧 WKMG · Aug 4, 2026Local press

Cass County, NE

📍Active Sep 16

Cass County residents raise questions about AI data center growthInForum · Sep 16, 2026

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Cass County residents raise questions about AI data center growth⚠️ InForum · Sep 16, 2026
Cass County commissioners pause new data centers for year amid neighbor concerns🛑 KMTV 3 News Now Omaha · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Cass County residents push back on proposed data center amid water, farmland concerns💧 WOWT · Jul 13, 2026Local press

Statesville, NC

📍Active Sep 15

Statesville unanimously approves 180-day moratorium on data centers: What we knowWBTV · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Statesville unanimously approves 180-day moratorium on data centers: What we know🛑 WBTV · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Statesville unanimously approves 180-day moratorium on data centers: What we know🛑 WBTV · Sep 15, 2026Local press
180-day pause on new data centers moves forward in Statesville🛑 WSOC TV · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Little Rock, AR

📍Active Sep 14

North Little Rock City Council will consider restrictions on data centersThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 14, 2026Local press

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North Little Rock City Council will consider restrictions on data centers⚠️ The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 14, 2026Local press
Little Rock city director defends her vote against moratorium on data center permits🛑 arkansasonline.com · Aug 7, 2026
Little Rock unanimously approves data center ordinance | What to know⚠️ thv11.com · Jun 3, 2026

Frederick County, MD

📍Active Sep 13

Fiery I-81 crash involving oxygen tanks leaves 2 dead in Virginia’s Frederick Countywtop.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press

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Fiery I-81 crash involving oxygen tanks leaves 2 dead in Virginia’s Frederick County⚠️ wtop.com · Sep 13, 2026Local press
Frederick County data center opponents to raise objections at community open house⚠️ DC News Now · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Residents fear Frederick County will be the new ‘data center alley’⚠️ CNS Maryland · Jun 9, 2026

Trumbull, CT

📍Active Sep 11

Trumbull could become home to one of CT’s first AI data centersCT Mirror · Sep 11, 2026Local press

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Trumbull could become home to one of CT’s first AI data centers⚠️ CT Mirror · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Trumbull could become home to one of CT’s first AI data centers despite new 2-year moratorium🛑 ctpublic.org · Sep 11, 2026
Trumbull Town Council Oks moratorium on new data centers🛑 Westfair Communications · Sep 11, 2026

Harrison, AR

📍Active Sep 11

$75M Financing Secured for 398-Unit Multifamily Apartment Building in Harrison New Jerseyyieldpro.com · Sep 11, 2026

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$75M Financing Secured for 398-Unit Multifamily Apartment Building in Harrison New Jersey⚠️ yieldpro.com · Sep 11, 2026
$75M financing secured for 398-unit multifamily building in Harrison, New Jersey⚠️ JLL · Sep 10, 2026
Harrison Street Improvements Scaled Back, But Walk Bike Princeton Speaks Up for New Bike Lanes and Proposed Roundabout⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 3, 2026Local press

Socorro County, NM

📍Active Sep 10

Amazon data centers drive $1.6B Wiwynn expansion in Socorro, TexasEl Paso Times · Sep 10, 2026Local press

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Amazon data centers drive $1.6B Wiwynn expansion in Socorro, Texas⚠️ El Paso Times · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Socorro County approves 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 dchieftain · Jun 10, 2026
Attendees commandeer New Mexico Tech town hall to oppose proposed Socorro data center, solar array⚠️ Source New Mexico · May 20, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Pierce Township, OH

📍Active Sep 10

Pierce Township trustees rule out data center, extend zoning moratoriumFOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 10, 2026Local press

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Pierce Township trustees rule out data center, extend zoning moratorium🛑 FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Pierce Township trustees rule out data center, extend zoning moratorium🛑 FOX19 | Cincinnati · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Pierce Township extends data center moratorium🛑 WVXU · Sep 10, 2026Local press

Pasco, WA

📍Active Sep 10

Pasco residents push back on data centers, ask city to extend moratoriumYakima Herald-Republic · Sep 10, 2026Local press

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Pasco residents push back on data centers, ask city to extend moratorium🛑 Yakima Herald-Republic · Sep 10, 2026Local press
Pasco puts brakes on data center boom, studies impact on city resources⚠️ applevalleynewsnow.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Residents push back on data centers, ask Pasco to extend moratorium🛑 Tri-City Herald · Sep 9, 2026Local press

MA (statewide)

Active Sep 8

Governor Healey to make announcement on data centers in MassachusettsWWLP · Sep 8, 2026Local press

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Governor Healey to make announcement on data centers in Massachusetts⚠️ WWLP · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Gov. Healey Holds News Conference on Data Centers in Massachusetts⚠️ c-span.org · Sep 8, 2026
Gov. Healey Holds Makes Announcement on Data Centers in Massachusetts⚠️ c-span.org · Sep 8, 2026

Floyd County, GA

📍Active Sep 7

Anniston Pauses Data Centers as Floyd County Adopts New Development Rulesweisradio.com · Sep 7, 2026

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Anniston Pauses Data Centers as Floyd County Adopts New Development Rules🛑 weisradio.com · Sep 7, 2026
Floyd County Commission Approves Data Center Ordinance⚠️ AllOnGeorgia · Aug 27, 2026
Public hearing on data center regs set for Tuesday in Floyd County⚠️ The Rome News-Tribune · Aug 23, 2026Local press

Carter County, TN

📍Active Sep 4

Congressman Buddy Carter on OpenAI's massive data center in Georgia, GOP midtermsFox Business · Sep 4, 2026National press

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Congressman Buddy Carter on OpenAI's massive data center in Georgia, GOP midterms⚠️ Fox Business · Sep 4, 2026National press
One-year moratorium passes for AI data centers in Carter County🛑 Elizabethton Star · Aug 18, 2026Local press
One-year moratorium passes for AI data centers in Carter County🛑 Elizabethton Star · Aug 18, 2026Local press

MT (town not identified)

Active Sep 3

Montana residents demand vote on data center moratorium as Yellowstone County takes no actionThe Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026

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Montana residents demand vote on data center moratorium as Yellowstone County takes no action🛑 The Cool Down · Sep 3, 2026
Frustrated, rowdy data center opponents make more noise in Yellowstone County🔊 Montana Free Press · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Fort Peck Tribes to data center developers: “We do not want them here”⚠️ Montana Free Press · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Sedgwick County, KS

📍Active Sep 2

Sedgwick County extends moratorium on data centers again while it works on rules for themWichita Eagle · Sep 2, 2026Local press

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Sedgwick County extends moratorium on data centers again while it works on rules for them🛑 Wichita Eagle · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Sedgwick County commissioners to consider data center moratorium extension🛑 KSN-TV · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Sedgwick Co. considering extending data center moratorium🛑 KWCH · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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▶ Sedgwick County commissioners to consider data center moratorium extensionYouTube

St. Croix County, WI

📍Active Sep 2

St. Croix County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves data center moratoriumhudsonstarobserver.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press

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St. Croix County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves data center moratorium🛑 hudsonstarobserver.com · Sep 2, 2026Local press
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves data center moratorium🛑 Hudson Star Observer · Sep 2, 2026Local press
St. Croix County Committee sends data center moratorium to board🛑 Hudson Star Observer · Aug 15, 2026Local press

Cobb County, GA

📍Active Sep 1

Cobb County man found safe after brief disappearanceFOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press

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Cobb County man found safe after brief disappearance⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Cobb County residents air Flock camera concerns⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Cobb County lawmakers extend data center moratorium six more months🛑 11Alive.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press

LA (town not identified)

Active Sep 1

Louisiana residents press Amazon for answers on noise near proposed data centersyahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator

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Louisiana residents press Amazon for answers on noise near proposed data centers🔊 yahoo.com · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator
Louisiana residents press Amazon for answers on noise near proposed data centers🔊 The Cool Down · Sep 1, 2026
Louisiana residents press Amazon for answers on noise near proposed data centers🔊 Yahoo News UK · Sep 1, 2026Press release / aggregator

Prichard, AL

📍Active Aug 31

Prichard questions validity of permit issued before data center moratoriummynbc15.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press

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Prichard questions validity of permit issued before data center moratorium⚖️ mynbc15.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium supported in Prichard🛑 Lagniappe Daily · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Prichard residents voice strong opposition to proposed data center at public hearing⚠️ mynbc15.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Fairfax County, VA

📍Active Aug 31

Fairfax County civic group votes to oppose Plaza 500 data center, substationFFXnow · Aug 31, 2026

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Fairfax County civic group votes to oppose Plaza 500 data center, substation⚠️ FFXnow · Aug 31, 2026
Power frequently going out at Fairfax County schools, superintendent says⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Aug 28, 2026Local press
Residents grill Dominion Energy over Fairfax County data center proposal⚠️ NBC4 Washington · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Caddo Parish, LA

📍Active Aug 31

Caddo Parish commissioners to revisit proposed data center moratoriumklax-tv.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press

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Caddo Parish commissioners to revisit proposed data center moratorium🛑 klax-tv.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Caddo Parish commissioner seeks moratorium on data center tax incentives🛑 KSLA · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Caddo Parish residents raise water, wildlife concerns over proposed data center💧 KSLA · Aug 4, 2026Local press

Emmet County, IA

📍Active Aug 27

Northwest Iowa’s Emmet County passes one-year data center moratoriumKSCJ 1360 · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Northwest Iowa’s Emmet County passes one-year data center moratorium🛑 KSCJ 1360 · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Northwest Iowa’s Emmet County passes one-year data center moratorium🛑 Radio Iowa · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Emmet County, IA approves one-year data center moratorium🛑 KTIV · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Lancaster, PA

📍Active Aug 27

Lancaster County Considers Data Center Moratoriumklin.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Lancaster County Considers Data Center Moratorium🛑 klin.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium introduced by Lancaster County Commissioner🛑 Nebraska Public Media · Aug 27, 2026Local press
More than 4M square feet of data centers coming to Lancaster⚠️ The Business Journals · Aug 21, 2026

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▶ Lancaster County officials urge Senate to pass data center moratorium legislationYouTube

IL (town not identified)

Active Aug 27

Freeport News: Stephenson County considers a moratorium on data center, a local non-profit seeks input on life in northwest Illinois, and a program on chimney swifts promises to sweep you awayNorthern Public Radio · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Freeport News: Stephenson County considers a moratorium on data center, a local non-profit seeks input on life in northwest Illinois, and a program on chimney swifts promises to sweep you away🛑 Northern Public Radio · Aug 27, 2026Local press
Illinois lawsuit seeks to void data center approvals as residents warn of hidden costs⚖️ Yahoo · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator
Pritzker hits pause on data center subsidies in Illinois🛑 Politico · Jun 5, 2026National press

Douglas County, GA

📍Active Aug 26

Georgia Today: Redistricting Challenge; Lumpkin County suspect search; Douglas County data centersNewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator

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Georgia Today: Redistricting Challenge; Lumpkin County suspect search; Douglas County data centers⚠️ NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Aug 26, 2026Press release / aggregator
Douglas County approves $19M tax rebate for Parker data center🏠 Denver7 · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Douglas County residents divided on massive new data center⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 3, 2026Local press

Whiteville, NC

📍Active Aug 26

Whiteville Approves 12-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers, Crypto MiningWECT | TV6 · Aug 26, 2026Local press

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Whiteville Approves 12-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers, Crypto Mining🛑 WECT | TV6 · Aug 26, 2026Local press
Whiteville leaders to consider 12-month ban on data centers, crypto mines🛑 WECT · Aug 24, 2026Local press
Whiteville leaders to consider 12-month ban on data centers, crypto mines🛑 WECT | TV6 · Aug 24, 2026Local press

Madison County, MS

📍Active Aug 25

Madison County approves three-year data center moratoriumKNWA FOX24 · Aug 25, 2026Local press

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Madison County approves three-year data center moratorium🛑 KNWA FOX24 · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Madison County passes Arkansas' second-longest data center moratorium yet🛑 5newsonline.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Madison County commissioners extend data center moratorium for full year🛑 Indiana Public Radio · Aug 4, 2026Local press

Middleton Township, OH

📍Active Aug 25

Neighbors of data center ask for new liaison between Meta and Middleton TownshipBG Independent News · Aug 25, 2026Local press

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Neighbors of data center ask for new liaison between Meta and Middleton Township⚠️ BG Independent News · Aug 25, 2026Local press
With split vote, Middleton Township approves zoning change for acreage bordering data center🛑 BG Independent News · Jul 7, 2026Local press
County planning commission recommends rezoning of 13 properties on edge of Meta data center🛑 BG Independent News · Jun 2, 2026Local press

Tulsa, OK

📍Active Aug 24

Tulsa’s data center moratorium expires this year. Here’s what might be next.Tulsa Flyer · Aug 24, 2026

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Tulsa’s data center moratorium expires this year. Here’s what might be next.🛑 Tulsa Flyer · Aug 24, 2026
Google ID'd as Operator of Tulsa Area Data Center⚠️ ConstructConnect News · Aug 21, 2026Trade press
Data centers are coming to Oklahoma. Leaders at a recent Tulsa forum advise turning the challenge into an opportunity⚠️ Public Radio Tulsa · Aug 6, 2026Local press

Eagle Mountain, UT

📍Active Aug 22

Data centers got tax breaks. Homeowners were asked to pay triple. Here’s how Eagle Mountain’s tax fight shook out.The Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 22, 2026Local press

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Data centers got tax breaks. Homeowners were asked to pay triple. Here’s how Eagle Mountain’s tax fight shook out.🏠 The Salt Lake Tribune · Aug 22, 2026Local press
Utah Residents Protest Kevin O’Leary’s Proposed AI Data Center Campus⚠️ gaza.com.au · Jul 2, 2026
Kevin O'Leary's Utah data center — 3 times the size of Manhattan — sparks 'Shame!' chants from furious residents⚠️ moneywise.com · May 9, 2026Press release / aggregator

DeSoto County, FL

📍Active Aug 21

Lawsuit alleges DeSoto County violated zoning rules in data center approvalGulf Coast News and Weather · Aug 21, 2026

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Lawsuit alleges DeSoto County violated zoning rules in data center approval⚖️ Gulf Coast News and Weather · Aug 21, 2026
DeSoto approves data center moratorium, but controversial project can advance🛑 Suncoast Searchlight · Jul 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Uncertain environmental impacts prompt DeSoto County to pursue data center moratorium⚖️ WGCU · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Holmdel, NJ

📍Active Aug 21

Holmdel bans data centers but will that stop proposal at Bell Works?New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 21, 2026Local press

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Holmdel bans data centers but will that stop proposal at Bell Works?🛑 New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 21, 2026Local press
See plans for proposed data center at Bell Works, Holmdel⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Bell Works Owner Ralph Zucker Addresses Holmdel Data Center Proposal, Provides Facts and Clarity⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 18, 2026Local press

Lyon County, KS

📍Active Aug 20

Data center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon CountyWPSD Local 6 · Aug 20, 2026Local press

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Data center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon County🛑 WPSD Local 6 · Aug 20, 2026Local press
Data center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon County🛑 WPSD Local 6 · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Lyon County Commissioners vote to allow new data center north of Yerington⚠️ KTVN · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Renton, WA

📍Active Aug 19

Renton places one-year moratorium on data centersSnoqualmie Valley Record · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Snoqualmie Valley Record · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber · Aug 19, 2026
Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers🛑 Seattle Weekly · Aug 19, 2026Local press

Ashville, OH

📍Active Aug 14

Ohio Supreme Court allows Ashville referendum against data center project to move forwardOhio Capital Journal · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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Ohio Supreme Court allows Ashville referendum against data center project to move forward⚖️ Ohio Capital Journal · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Ohio Supreme Court sides with Ashville residents trying to overturn data center agreement⚖️ WOSU Public Media · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Ohio Supreme Court case to decide if residents get any say on data center in their back yards⚖️ Cleveland.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press

La Crosse, WI

📍Active Aug 14

La Crosse approves temporary data center moratoriumWXOW · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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La Crosse approves temporary data center moratorium🛑 WXOW · Aug 14, 2026Local press
La Crosse Common Council approves 18-month moratorium on data center development🛑 news8000.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press
La Crosse Common Council approves 18-month moratorium on data center development🛑 news8000.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Upper Merion Township, PA

📍Active Aug 14

The King of Prussia data center complex is rejected by Upper Merion Township officialsInquirer.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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The King of Prussia data center complex is rejected by Upper Merion Township officials⚠️ Inquirer.com · Aug 14, 2026Local press
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, sued over proposed data centers⚖️ cbsnews.com · Aug 13, 2026National press
First of two meetings on Upper Merion data center plan to be held Wednesday⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Spotsylvania County, VA

📍Active Aug 13

Spotsylvania supervisors approve statewide data center moratorium resolutionFredericksburg Free Press · Aug 13, 2026Local press

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Spotsylvania supervisors approve statewide data center moratorium resolution🛑 Fredericksburg Free Press · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Spotsylvania County backs call for statewide moratorium on data centers🛑 WJLA · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Loudoun, Spotsylvania counties consider data center bans🛑 WJLA · Aug 10, 2026Local press

Yakima County, WA

📍Active Aug 13

Yakima County considers moratorium on data centers as community voices concernsAppleValleyNewsNow.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

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Yakima County considers moratorium on data centers as community voices concerns🛑 AppleValleyNewsNow.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Yakima County commissioners pass six-month data center moratorium🛑 Yakima Herald-Republic · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Yakima County commissioners consider temporary moratorium on data centers🛑 AppleValleyNewsNow.com · Aug 6, 2026Local press

Plymouth Township, PA

📍Active Aug 7

Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center beginsWHYY · Aug 7, 2026Local press

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Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center begins⚠️ WHYY · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Board makes no decision as data center plan faces opposition in Plymouth Twp.⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Aug 6, 2026Local press
‘We will not be bullied’: Plymouth Township pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center⚠️ WHYY · Jul 28, 2026Local press

Saline Township, MI

📍Active Aug 6

Rural residents challenged a data center project near Ann Arbor. Nearly 90% of voters said no.MLive.com · Aug 6, 2026Local press

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Rural residents challenged a data center project near Ann Arbor. Nearly 90% of voters said no.⚠️ MLive.com · Aug 6, 2026Local press
Saline Township data center seeks permit to discharge wastewater into river💧 CBS News · Jul 31, 2026National press
Data center news: Saline Township reverses course, drops cap on data center tax break🏠 Planet Detroit · Jul 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Monroe Township, NJ

📍Active Aug 5

Monroe Township has requested the dismissal of a $300 million lawsuit against its data center banInquirer.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press

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Monroe Township has requested the dismissal of a $300 million lawsuit against its data center ban⚖️ Inquirer.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Monroe Township faces $300M lawsuit after banning AI data centers⚖️ NJ.com · Jul 28, 2026Local press
Developer suing Monroe Township for $300M over ban on data centers🛑 Courier-Post · Jul 22, 2026Local press

Davie County, NC

📍Active Jul 7

Davie County passes one-year data center moratoriumWFDD · Jul 7, 2026Local press

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Davie County passes one-year data center moratorium🛑 WFDD · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Davie County leaders consider data center moratorium as residents voice opposition - WXII🛑 WXII · Jul 6, 2026Local press
Davie County residents express demands for data center moratorium🛑 WXII · Jun 5, 2026Local press

Hoffman Estates, IL

📍Active Jul 1

Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request for Controversial Data Center in Hoffman EstatesWTTW · Jul 1, 2026Local press

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Developer Withdraws Rezoning Request for Controversial Data Center in Hoffman Estates🛑 WTTW · Jul 1, 2026Local press
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates🛑 Capitol News Illinois · Jul 1, 2026
Hoffman Estates Plan Commission rejects zoning change for new data center project🛑 CBS News · Jun 3, 2026National press

Citrus County, FL

📍Active Jun 24

Company Withdraws Controversial Industrial Park Data Center Proposal in Citrus County352Today.com · Jun 24, 2026

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Company Withdraws Controversial Industrial Park Data Center Proposal in Citrus County⚠️ 352Today.com · Jun 24, 2026
Deltona Corporation has withdrawn its applications for land tied to future data center in Citrus County: BOCC⚠️ tampabay28.com · Jun 23, 2026
Citrus County panel rejects Holder Industrial Park data center rezoning🛑 Spectrum Bay News 9 · Jun 18, 2026Local press

Union County, NJ

📍Active Jun 12

Fight Over AI Data Center Intensifies In Union CountyPatch · Jun 12, 2026Local press

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Fight Over AI Data Center Intensifies In Union County⚠️ Patch · Jun 12, 2026Local press
Residents Continue Voicing Frustrations Over Planned Data Center In Union County⚠️ Patch · May 26, 2026Local press
Rally Planned Against Data Center In Union County⚠️ Patch · May 18, 2026Local press

Reno, NV

📍Active Oct 2

3 Reno data centers under construction in October. Here's whereReno Gazette Journal · Oct 2, 2026Local press

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3 Reno data centers under construction in October. Here's where⚠️ Reno Gazette Journal · Oct 2, 2026Local press
El Reno data center cited for safety violations after water leak💧 KOCO · Aug 28, 2026Local press

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▶ El Reno data center water line leak wastes over 3 million gallonsYouTube

Federalsburg, MD

📍Active Oct 1

How Federalsburg residents pushed their town to ban data centersThe Star Democrat · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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How Federalsburg residents pushed their town to ban data centers🛑 The Star Democrat · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Federalsburg becomes first Eastern Shore community to ban data centers🛑 WBOC TV · Sep 11, 2026Local press

Smithfield, RI

📍Active Oct 1

Smithfield faces legal action over data center ban, project reviewWPRI.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Smithfield faces legal action over data center ban, project review⚖️ WPRI.com · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Smithfield to defend decision to ban data center🛑 The Valley Breeze · Oct 1, 2026

Missoula County, MT

📍Active Oct 1

Missoula County Has Put Property Rights on PauseGoldwater Institute · Oct 1, 2026

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Missoula County Has Put Property Rights on Pause🛑 Goldwater Institute · Oct 1, 2026
Planning underway for Missoula County data center rules amid moratorium🛑 Bozeman Daily Chronicle · Aug 26, 2026Local press

AL (statewide)

Active Oct 1

Alabama senators back data center bill to curb energy costs, but vote falls shortAlabama Daily News · Oct 1, 2026Local press

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Alabama senators back data center bill to curb energy costs, but vote falls short💸 Alabama Daily News · Oct 1, 2026Local press
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asks state to change how it sets electric rates💸 AL.com · Aug 27, 2026Local press

Dover, DE

📍Active Sep 30

Dover passes temporary ban on AI data centersDelaware Public Media · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Dover passes temporary ban on AI data centers🛑 Delaware Public Media · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Why Dover-Foxcroft is trying to ban data centers🛑 The Maine Monitor · Sep 21, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Linn County, IA

📍Active Sep 30

Linn County data center committee to evaluate possible changes to existing ordinanceCorridor Business Journal · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Linn County data center committee to evaluate possible changes to existing ordinance⚠️ Corridor Business Journal · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Linn County will not rezone district near nuclear plant for data centers🛑 kcrg.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press

Mercer County Fiscal Court, KY

📍Active Sep 30

Mercer County Fiscal Court Denies Data Center OrdinanceThe Harrodsburg Herald · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Mercer County Fiscal Court Denies Data Center Ordinance⚖️ The Harrodsburg Herald · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Mercer County fiscal court rejects data center zoning ordinance after months of community pushback⚖️ LEX 18 News · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Luzerne County, PA

📍Active Sep 30

Data center developer offers $10K to Luzerne County residents: ‘Are they trying to bribe us?keystonenewsroom.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Data center developer offers $10K to Luzerne County residents: ‘Are they trying to bribe us?⚠️ keystonenewsroom.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Luzerne County zoning plan for data centers under legal review⚖️ The Citizens' Voice · Sep 5, 2026Local press

Warren County, MS

📍Active Sep 30

Warren County Commissioner Kern discusses data center planning at statewide environmental conferenceWRNJ Radio · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Warren County Commissioner Kern discusses data center planning at statewide environmental conference⚠️ WRNJ Radio · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Warren County enacts 6-month moratorium on new data centers🛑 Journal-News.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press

Manitowoc County, WI

📍Active Sep 30

Manitowoc County Formally Introduces Data Center OrdinanceSeehafer News · Sep 30, 2026

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Manitowoc County Formally Introduces Data Center Ordinance⚠️ Seehafer News · Sep 30, 2026
Manitowoc County Board approves 18-month data center moratorium🛑 WPR · Apr 30, 2026Local press

Georgetown, KY

📍Active Sep 30

Georgetown council votes to draft ordinance banning data centerswkyt.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Georgetown council votes to draft ordinance banning data centers🛑 wkyt.com · Sep 30, 2026Local press
Georgetown council votes to draft ordinance banning data centers🛑 WKYT · Sep 30, 2026Local press

Somerset County, MD

📍Active Sep 29

Somerset County weighs restrictions on data centers after residents raise concernsWJAC · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Somerset County weighs restrictions on data centers after residents raise concerns⚠️ WJAC · Sep 29, 2026Local press
Somerset County unveils proposed data center guidelines; public hearing planned for Tuesday⚠️ The Tribune-Democrat · Sep 28, 2026Local press

OK (statewide)

Active Sep 29

‘Not enough data or expertise’: Oklahoma lawmakers consider future of data centersOklahoma Voice · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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‘Not enough data or expertise’: Oklahoma lawmakers consider future of data centers⚠️ Oklahoma Voice · Sep 29, 2026Local press
As AI data centers expand, Oklahoma moves to protect residential ratepayers💸 KTUL · Jul 24, 2026Local press

Raton, NM

📍Active Sep 28

City commissioners in Raton, N.M. reject moratorium on data centers despite petitionColorado Public Radio · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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City commissioners in Raton, N.M. reject moratorium on data centers despite petition🛑 Colorado Public Radio · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Raton City Commission Turns Down Data Center Moratorium🛑 KRTN · Sep 23, 2026Local press

Fairfield County, SC

📍Active Sep 28

Fairfield County lays out yearlong plan to study data centers during moratoriumWLTX · Sep 28, 2026Local press

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Fairfield County lays out yearlong plan to study data centers during moratorium🛑 WLTX · Sep 28, 2026Local press
Fairfield County places 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WLTX · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Saline, MI

📍Active Sep 28

Fact check: Jocelyn Benson’s family ties to Saline data centerBridge Michigan · Sep 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Fact check: Jocelyn Benson’s family ties to Saline data center⚠️ Bridge Michigan · Sep 28, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
In bid to stop Saline Data Center tax break, an attorney argues the township skipped crucial steps🏠 Michigan Advance · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Hobart, WI

📍Active Sep 27

Hobart residents’ lawsuit seeks to stall data center projectChicago Tribune · Sep 27, 2026National press

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Hobart residents’ lawsuit seeks to stall data center project⚖️ Chicago Tribune · Sep 27, 2026National press
Meta’s 5 GW Louisiana Expansion, AWS Hobart Buildout, and Google Georgia Campus Signal Major Data Center Growth⚠️ EIN News · Aug 11, 2026

IL (statewide)

Active Sep 25

Data Center Backlash Prompts Illinois Legislative PressureThe Real Deal · Sep 25, 2026

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Data Center Backlash Prompts Illinois Legislative Pressure⚠️ The Real Deal · Sep 25, 2026
Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race⚖️ Capitol News Illinois · Aug 17, 2026

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▶ More data centers coming to Illinois as residents complain about noise, electric bills: What to knowYouTube

WY (town not identified)

Active Sep 24

Residents voice data center concerns at Wyoming Outdoor Council forumOil City News · Sep 24, 2026

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Residents voice data center concerns at Wyoming Outdoor Council forum⚠️ Oil City News · Sep 24, 2026
Residents raise concerns over proposed SkyBox Data Center at former Cox Ranch⚠️ Your Wyoming Link · Aug 28, 2026

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▶ We went to Wyoming. Locals are FURIOUS about Big Tech's data center takeover.More Perfect Union

Benton County, AR

📍Active Sep 23

Benton Twp. approves environmentally conscious data center ordinanceScranton Times-Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Local press

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Benton Twp. approves environmentally conscious data center ordinance⚠️ Scranton Times-Tribune · Sep 23, 2026Local press
Judge extends restraining order in Benton County, Mo., data center case⚠️ ky3.com · Sep 21, 2026

Jasper County, SC

📍Active Sep 22

Jasper County pauses new data centers with one-year moratoriumWJCL · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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Jasper County pauses new data centers with one-year moratorium🛑 WJCL · Sep 22, 2026Local press
Jasper County Council approves 1-year moratorium on data centers🛑 WTOC · Sep 22, 2026Local press

Wakulla County, FL

📍Active Sep 22

Wakulla County commissioners approve ordinance prohibiting data centersWCTV · Sep 22, 2026Local press

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Wakulla County commissioners approve ordinance prohibiting data centers⚠️ WCTV · Sep 22, 2026Local press
HAPPENING TONIGHT: Wakulla County moves to ban data centers with new ordinance proposal🛑 WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Sep 21, 2026Local press

Bloomington, IL

📍Active Sep 20

Normal to consider longer moratorium on new data centers, Bloomington schedules 2 public hearingsWEEK | 25 News Now · Sep 20, 2026Local press

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Normal to consider longer moratorium on new data centers, Bloomington schedules 2 public hearings🛑 WEEK | 25 News Now · Sep 20, 2026Local press
Community debates data center project in Bloomington⚠️ crossroadstoday.com · Sep 11, 2026

Carroll County, GA

📍Active Sep 18

'We had to take action into our own hand:' Carroll County residents demand transparency regarding data centerWHAS11 · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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'We had to take action into our own hand:' Carroll County residents demand transparency regarding data center⚠️ WHAS11 · Sep 18, 2026Local press
Carroll County residents file ethics complaints related to data center information⚠️ whas11.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press

ID (town not identified)

Active Sep 18

Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlashIdaho Statesman · Sep 18, 2026Local press

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Virginia tightens data center restrictions amid political backlash⚠️ Idaho Statesman · Sep 18, 2026Local press
AI is about to collide with Idaho’s water crisis, and we’re not ready for the consequences💧 Idaho Capital Sun · May 18, 2026Local press

Kent, OH

📍Active Sep 17

Data center opponents question New Kent supervisor land saleNewsAdvance.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Data center opponents question New Kent supervisor land sale⚠️ NewsAdvance.com · Sep 17, 2026Local press
Data center opponents question New Kent supervisor land sale⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Sep 16, 2026Local press

Iron County, UT

📍Active Sep 17

Iron County’s moratorium on data centers ends in 2 months. Here’s what it plans to do after.The Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Iron County’s moratorium on data centers ends in 2 months. Here’s what it plans to do after.🛑 The Salt Lake Tribune · Sep 17, 2026Local press
AI Company Sues City for Opposing Data Center Next to National Park⚖️ GearJunkie · Jul 28, 2026

Irwindale, CA

📍Active Sep 16

Irwindale approves data center ban, adding to growing list of San Gabriel Valley citiesPasadena Star News · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Irwindale approves data center ban, adding to growing list of San Gabriel Valley cities🛑 Pasadena Star News · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Irwindale approves data center ban, adding to growing list of San Gabriel Valley cities🛑 San Gabriel Valley Tribune · Sep 16, 2026Local press

Decatur County, GA

📍Active Sep 16

City approves $240 million tax break for data center developer's Decatur Township projectWFYI · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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City approves $240 million tax break for data center developer's Decatur Township project🏠 WFYI · Sep 16, 2026Local press
New Decatur ordinance will place strict new rules for future data centers⚠️ waff.com · Sep 1, 2026Local press

Spokane County, WA

📍Active Sep 16

Spokane County Commission meeting site of public hearing pandemonium, againThe Spokesman-Review · Sep 16, 2026Local press

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Spokane County Commission meeting site of public hearing pandemonium, again⚠️ The Spokesman-Review · Sep 16, 2026Local press
Spokane County commissioners hear heated public debate over data center moratorium🛑 KXLY.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Franklin County, GA

📍Active Sep 15

Franklin County residents in an uproar after commissioners vote to approve data center developments at Tuesday's meetingKSDK · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Franklin County residents in an uproar after commissioners vote to approve data center developments at Tuesday's meeting⚠️ KSDK · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Franklin County votes to allow data center development⚠️ FOX 2 · Sep 15, 2026Local press

Boone, NC

📍Active Sep 15

Boone still considered for new data center despite moratoriumWHO13.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Boone still considered for new data center despite moratorium🛑 WHO13.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Unions Divided Over Sales Tax Exemption For Data Centers Benson Boone (vIyBtCtzU5)🏠 Mshale · Aug 25, 2026Local press

WA (town not identified)

Active Sep 15

“You can’t drink data:” Residents weigh-in on proposed one y...The Washington Daily News · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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“You can’t drink data:” Residents weigh-in on proposed one y...⚠️ The Washington Daily News · Sep 15, 2026Local press
'You're letting inept politicians off the hook': WA Policy Center expert says data centers aren't driving up energy costs⚠️ MyNorthwest.com · Aug 15, 2026Local press

Lancaster County, NE

📍Active Sep 15

Lancaster County Data Center Task Force Replaces Proposed Moratoriumklin.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Lancaster County Data Center Task Force Replaces Proposed Moratorium🛑 klin.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Lancaster County halts plans for data center moratorium🛑 Nebraska Public Media · Sep 10, 2026Local press

Columbia County, GA

📍Active Sep 15

Columbia County Executive Committee calls for data center moratoriumhngnews.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press

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Columbia County Executive Committee calls for data center moratorium🛑 hngnews.com · Sep 15, 2026Local press
Columbia County advances $17 billion data center deal💸 WRDW · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Hillsborough County, FL

📍Active Sep 15

Castor opposes data centers in Hillsborough CountyThe Laker/Lutz News · Sep 15, 2026

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Castor opposes data centers in Hillsborough County⚠️ The Laker/Lutz News · Sep 15, 2026
Hillsborough County moves toward moratorium on AI data centers🛑 Florida Politics · Aug 5, 2026

Palmetto, GA

📍Active Sep 14

Palmetto Moves to Halt Data Center Development for One YearTBBW · Sep 14, 2026

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Palmetto Moves to Halt Data Center Development for One Year⚠️ TBBW · Sep 14, 2026
Palmetto Bay residents, leaders voice concerns over data centers⚠️ CBS News · Aug 30, 2026National press

Findlay, OH

📍Active Sep 12

Findlay's proposed data center zoning gets rewriteFindlay News | The Courier · Sep 12, 2026Local press

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Findlay's proposed data center zoning gets rewrite🛑 Findlay News | The Courier · Sep 12, 2026Local press
Findlay's proposed data center zoning gets rewrite🛑 Sandusky Register · Sep 12, 2026Local press

Plymouth County, IA

📍Active Sep 11

Plymouth City Council Approves One-Year Moratorium on New Data CentersCCX Media - · Sep 11, 2026

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Plymouth City Council Approves One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers🛑 CCX Media - · Sep 11, 2026
Plymouth approves moratorium on data centers🛑 hometownsource.com · Sep 10, 2026

Woodford County, IL

📍Active Sep 11

Woodford County Fiscal Court approves ban on data center developmentWKYT · Sep 11, 2026Local press

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Woodford County Fiscal Court approves ban on data center development⚖️ WKYT · Sep 11, 2026Local press
Tazewell County revisits data center ordinance; Woodford County passes moratorium💧 WEEK | 25 News Now · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Harlingen, TX

📍Active Sep 10

Company launches data center’s $4B first phase near HarlingenMyRGV.com · Sep 10, 2026

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Company launches data center’s $4B first phase near Harlingen⚠️ MyRGV.com · Sep 10, 2026
Harlingen extending data center moratorium🛑 MyRGV.com · Aug 20, 2026

LaGrange, GA

📍Active Sep 10

LaGrange Council votes to deny special-use permit for data c...LaGrange Daily News · Sep 10, 2026Local press

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LaGrange Council votes to deny special-use permit for data c...🛑 LaGrange Daily News · Sep 10, 2026Local press
LaGrange Council calls for data center public hearing, insis...⚠️ LaGrange Daily News · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Kings Mountain, NC

📍Active Sep 9

Here's what to know about Kings Mountain's data center pauseShelby Star · Sep 9, 2026Local press

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Here's what to know about Kings Mountain's data center pause🛑 Shelby Star · Sep 9, 2026Local press
Kings Mountain votes to extend data center moratorium🛑 Queen City News · Aug 26, 2026

Monroe County, GA

📍Active Sep 8

Monroe County approves plan for splitting $1.2 billion in revenue from proposed Google data center13WMAZ · Sep 8, 2026Local press

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Monroe County approves plan for splitting $1.2 billion in revenue from proposed Google data center💸 13WMAZ · Sep 8, 2026Local press
Monroe County residents petition for 18-month moratorium on data center development🛑 news8000.com · Jun 15, 2026Local press

CT (statewide)

Active Sep 7

CT lawmaker seeks moratorium on new data centers in state. He wants people and the environment protected.Hartford Courant · Sep 7, 2026

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CT lawmaker seeks moratorium on new data centers in state. He wants people and the environment protected.🛑 Hartford Courant · Sep 7, 2026
Approval of Connecticut tax credits for data center bypassed required review🏠 insideinvestigator.org · Aug 5, 2026

Shawnee County, KS

📍Active Sep 3

Prospective data center attends Shawnee Co. water meetingWIBW · Sep 3, 2026Local press

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Prospective data center attends Shawnee Co. water meeting💧 WIBW · Sep 3, 2026Local press
Shawnee County commissioners approve temporary moratorium for new data center applications🛑 WIBW · Aug 13, 2026Local press

NH (statewide)

Active Sep 2

Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose statewide moratoriumNew Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 2, 2026Local press

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Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose statewide moratorium🛑 New Hampshire Public Radio · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Gov. Ayotte says she now supports moratorium on data centers in NH: Exclusive🛑 Seacoastonline.com · Aug 20, 2026Local press

Heath, MA

📍Active Sep 2

Heath, organizers at odds over petitions to ban large data centersThe Newark Advocate · Sep 2, 2026Local press

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Heath, organizers at odds over petitions to ban large data centers🛑 The Newark Advocate · Sep 2, 2026Local press
Heath rejects petitions to put a data-center ban on the Nov. 3 ballot; Advocates say the city is making a mistake🛑 The Reporting Project · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Prince George's County, MD

📍Active Sep 1

Prince George's County Council debates impact of data centersWUSA9 · Sep 1, 2026Local press

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Prince George's County Council debates impact of data centers⚠️ WUSA9 · Sep 1, 2026Local press
Prince George's County Council passes 2-year moratorium on new data centers🛑 NBC4 Washington · Jul 7, 2026Local press

Detroit, MI

📍Active Sep 1

Environmental groups call for Detroit data center moratorium as city develops ordinancePlanet Detroit · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Environmental groups call for Detroit data center moratorium as city develops ordinance🛑 Planet Detroit · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
As data center issues persist, Detroit area towns look to strengthen rules⚖️ The Detroit News · Aug 14, 2026National press

Butler Township, PA

📍Active Sep 1

Butler Township Approves Data Center Ordinances, Expands Highridge Overlay for Nebius ProposalSkook News · Sep 1, 2026

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Butler Township Approves Data Center Ordinances, Expands Highridge Overlay for Nebius Proposal⚠️ Skook News · Sep 1, 2026
Butler Twp. schedules special hearing for proposed 600-acre data center⚠️ Pottsville Republican Herald · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Chesterfield County, VA

📍Active Aug 31

How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years.WTVR.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press

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How did Chesterfield County land a $9B Google deal? The answer goes back 30 years.⚠️ WTVR.com · Aug 31, 2026Local press
Chesterfield residents call for more transparency on Google data centers⚠️ VPM · Jul 29, 2026

Wixom, MI

📍Active Aug 30

Wixom moves forward with data center restrictions as lawsuit loomsThe Detroit News · Aug 30, 2026National press

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Wixom moves forward with data center restrictions as lawsuit looms⚖️ The Detroit News · Aug 30, 2026National press
Wixom council considers early ending for data-center moratorium🛑 MLive.com · Aug 24, 2026Local press

Canton, NC

📍Active Aug 27

Canton, Curtis Bay data center rules spark Baltimore debateWBAL-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press

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Canton, Curtis Bay data center rules spark Baltimore debate⚠️ WBAL-TV · Aug 27, 2026Local press
What is Project Shelby? A look at Canton's newest data center plans⚠️ Canton Repository · Aug 19, 2026

Union County, AR

📍Active Aug 26

Union County data center hearing locks in on soundNorthcentralPA.com · Aug 26, 2026

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Union County data center hearing locks in on sound🔊 NorthcentralPA.com · Aug 26, 2026
Developers testify, residents push back against Union County data center proposal⚠️ standard-journal.com · Aug 26, 2026Local press

Athens, OH

📍Active Aug 25

Athens City Council votes 3-2 in favor of ordinance banning data centersKLTV.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press

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Athens City Council votes 3-2 in favor of ordinance banning data centers🛑 KLTV.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press
Athens City Council votes 3-2 in favor of ordinance banning data centers🛑 KLTV.com · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Cherokee County, GA

📍Active Aug 21

As data centers expand across Texas, Cherokee County residents discuss the impactKLTV.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press

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As data centers expand across Texas, Cherokee County residents discuss the impact⚠️ KLTV.com · Aug 21, 2026Local press
30-day data center moratorium approved by Cherokee County commission🛑 WSB-TV · Jul 23, 2026Local press

Bloomingdale, GA

📍Active Aug 21

Bloomingdale City Council approves data center moratoriumWSAV-TV · Aug 21, 2026Local press

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Bloomingdale City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 21, 2026Local press
Bloomingdale City Council approves data center moratorium🛑 WSAV-TV · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Forsyth Township, MI

📍Active Aug 20

Forsyth Township officials hear opposition to data centers during town hall meetingUpper Michigan's Source · Aug 20, 2026

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Forsyth Township officials hear opposition to data centers during town hall meeting⚠️ Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 20, 2026
Forsyth Township officials hear opposition to data centers during town hall meeting⚠️ Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 20, 2026

Dodge County, WI

📍Active Aug 19

Dodge County Board of Supervisors votes to approve data center moratoriumDaily Dodge · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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Dodge County Board of Supervisors votes to approve data center moratorium🛑 Daily Dodge · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Dodge County moves closer to 18-month data center moratorium🛑 Daily Dodge · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Thurston, NY

📍Active Aug 19

Thurston County looks to ban AI data centers for a year. Are any planned here?theolympian.com · Aug 19, 2026

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Thurston County looks to ban AI data centers for a year. Are any planned here?🛑 theolympian.com · Aug 19, 2026
Thurston Co. commissioner proposes AI data center moratorium (Video)🛑 The Olympian · Aug 18, 2026

Posey County, IN

📍Active Aug 19

Posey County APC holds public hearing on potential data centersWFIE | 14 News · Aug 19, 2026Local press

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Posey County APC holds public hearing on potential data centers⚠️ WFIE | 14 News · Aug 19, 2026Local press
Posey County residents show united front against data centers⚠️ Courier & Press · Jul 13, 2026Local press

Independence County, AR

📍Active Aug 18

Independence county issued 5-year data center bankait8.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press

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Independence county issued 5-year data center ban⚖️ kait8.com · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Independence County enacts data center moratorium to protect resources🛑 thv11.com · Aug 12, 2026

Yadkin County, NC

📍Active Aug 18

Moratorium approved for Yadkin County as potential Yadkinville data center project announcedyadkinripple.com · Aug 18, 2026

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Moratorium approved for Yadkin County as potential Yadkinville data center project announced🛑 yadkinripple.com · Aug 18, 2026
Moratorium approved for Yadkin County as potential Yadkinville data center project announced🛑 yadkinripple.com · Aug 18, 2026

Franklin County, VA

📍Active Aug 18

Franklin County data center project is no longer moving forwardWSET · Aug 18, 2026Local press

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Franklin County data center project is no longer moving forward⚠️ WSET · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Impacts of possible Franklin County data center the topic of Sunday meeting⚠️ Roanoke Times · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Johnson County, IA

📍Active Aug 18

After Johnson County data center lawsuit, petitioners say town ‘retaliated’Kansas City Star · Aug 18, 2026Local press

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After Johnson County data center lawsuit, petitioners say town ‘retaliated’⚖️ Kansas City Star · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Johnson County city sues to keep proposed data center ban off ballot⚖️ Kansas City Star · Aug 15, 2026Local press

Mason, MI

📍Active Aug 18

South of the Mason-Dixon Line, Maryland counties scramble to respond to data centersPennsylvania Capital-Star · Aug 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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South of the Mason-Dixon Line, Maryland counties scramble to respond to data centers⚠️ Pennsylvania Capital-Star · Aug 18, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Residents speak out against data center at Mason City Council meeting⚠️ WLNS 6 News · Aug 17, 2026Local press

Goochland County, VA

📍Active Aug 18

Goochland to weigh 900-megawatt data center campus under new tech zoneRichmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 18, 2026Local press

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Goochland to weigh 900-megawatt data center campus under new tech zone⚠️ Richmond Times-Dispatch · Aug 18, 2026Local press
Goochland residents rebuff data center developer Tract ahead of permit application🛑 Virginia Mercury · Jul 27, 2026Local press

Pinellas Park, FL

📍Active Aug 16

FLORIDA: Pinellas Park approves data center moratoriumthegazette.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press

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FLORIDA: Pinellas Park approves data center moratorium🛑 thegazette.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Pinellas Park imposes moratorium on data center development🛑 St Pete Catalyst · Aug 13, 2026

WA (statewide)

Active Aug 16

Lawmakers can drive WA data center policy — or push companies to the Texas way | EditorialThe Seattle Times · Aug 16, 2026Local press

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Lawmakers can drive WA data center policy — or push companies to the Texas way | Editorial⚠️ The Seattle Times · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Baumgartner bill makes data centers pay their own power💸 Seattle Red · Jun 26, 2026

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Talbot County, MD

📍Active Aug 16

MARYLAND: Talbot County Council to consider 1-year data center moratoriumthegazette.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press

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MARYLAND: Talbot County Council to consider 1-year data center moratorium🛑 thegazette.com · Aug 16, 2026Local press
Talbot County commissioners sued by landowner who claims no notice on data center ordinance⚖️ Columbus Ledger-Enquirer · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Knox County, TN

📍Active Aug 14

1-year data center moratorium approved by Knoxville-Knox County Planning CommissionWATE 6 On Your Side · Aug 14, 2026Local press

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1-year data center moratorium approved by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission🛑 WATE 6 On Your Side · Aug 14, 2026Local press
1-year data center moratorium approved by Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission🛑 WATE 6 On Your Side · Aug 14, 2026Local press

Mount Vernon, OH

📍Active Aug 13

Mount Vernon temporarily bans data centersCascadia Daily News · Aug 13, 2026Local press

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Mount Vernon temporarily bans data centers🛑 Cascadia Daily News · Aug 13, 2026Local press
Mount Vernon City Council approves 6-month data center moratorium🛑 goskagit.com · Aug 13, 2026

Chippewa County, WI

📍Active Aug 12

Chippewa County passes 12-month moratorium on data centerswqow.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Chippewa County passes 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 wqow.com · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Chippewa County passes 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WKOW · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Hall County, GA

📍Active Aug 12

Hall County residents raise water, housing concerns over $10B data center near TurkeyKVII · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Hall County residents raise water, housing concerns over $10B data center near Turkey💧 KVII · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Hall County residents raise water, housing concerns over $10B data center near Turkey💧 KVII · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Modesto, CA

📍Active Aug 12

Modesto residents pack City Council meeting, call for ban on AI data centersModesto Bee · Aug 12, 2026Local press

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Modesto residents pack City Council meeting, call for ban on AI data centers🛑 Modesto Bee · Aug 12, 2026Local press
Modesto residents push back against potential data centers⚠️ KCRA · Aug 9, 2026Local press

Plain City, OH

📍Active Aug 11

Plain City Village Council enacts one-year data center development banThe Columbus Dispatch · Aug 11, 2026Local press

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Plain City Village Council enacts one-year data center development ban🛑 The Columbus Dispatch · Aug 11, 2026Local press
Plain City Village Council enacts one-year data center development ban🛑 The Columbus Dispatch · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Jackson County, AL

📍Active Aug 8

'Just to give us a say': Eastern Jackson County city, residents take proactive steps on data centersKSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 8, 2026Local press

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'Just to give us a say': Eastern Jackson County city, residents take proactive steps on data centers⚠️ KSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 8, 2026Local press
Should Jackson County put the brakes on data center zoning? What residents want🛑 Kansas City Star · Jun 1, 2026Local press

Nelson County, KY

📍Active Aug 7

Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser Addresses Resident Concerns Over Meta Data Center, Water Capacity, and AI RegulationsWAVE News · Aug 7, 2026Local press

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Rep. Wendy Dant Chesser Addresses Resident Concerns Over Meta Data Center, Water Capacity, and AI Regulations💧 WAVE News · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Nelson County officials oppose hyper-scale data centers as residents call for moratorium🛑 whas11.com · Jun 29, 2026Local press

Kewanee, IL

📍Active Aug 7

Familiarity with data centersKewanee Voice · Aug 7, 2026Local press

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Familiarity with data centers⚠️ Kewanee Voice · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Survey shows data centers face broad resistance in Kewanee⚠️ Kewanee Voice · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Howell Township, NJ

📍Active Aug 7

This huge AI data center is seeking another approval — and hundreds just packed a N.J. hearing to fight itNJ.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press

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This huge AI data center is seeking another approval — and hundreds just packed a N.J. hearing to fight it⚠️ NJ.com · Aug 7, 2026Local press
Developer of huge AI data center delays crucial hearing days after N.J. residents protest⚠️ NJ.com · Mar 27, 2026Local press

North Richland Hills, TX

📍Active Aug 6

North Texas data center clears key hurdle despite strong opposition from neighboring residentsCBS News · Aug 6, 2026National press

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North Texas data center clears key hurdle despite strong opposition from neighboring residents⚠️ CBS News · Aug 6, 2026National press
A second data center could be coming to North Richland Hills. Many residents don't want it⚠️ KERA News · Jun 24, 2026Local press

Lochbuie, CO

📍Active Aug 5

Small town of Lochbuie approves 5-year moratorium on data centers, longest pause in Colorado9News · Aug 5, 2026Local press

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Small town of Lochbuie approves 5-year moratorium on data centers, longest pause in Colorado🛑 9News · Aug 5, 2026Local press
Lochbuie approves five-year data center moratorium, making it the longest active pause in Colorado🛑 Rocky Mountain PBS · Jul 22, 2026National press

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▶ Lochbuie approves 5-year moratorium on data centers, longest pause in ColoradoYouTube

Bell County, KY

📍Active Aug 4

Bell County passed a data center moratorium. Residents worry that work continues.kentuckylantern.com · Aug 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Bell County passed a data center moratorium. Residents worry that work continues.🛑 kentuckylantern.com · Aug 4, 2026Nonprofit newsroom
Bell County residents pack courthouse to oppose data center construction⚖️ WYMT · Jun 26, 2026Local press

Farmville, NC

📍Active Aug 4

Pitt County town temporarily stops data center for a year following community oppositionwral.com · Aug 4, 2026Local press

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Pitt County town temporarily stops data center for a year following community opposition⚠️ wral.com · Aug 4, 2026Local press
Farmville board adopts 12-month moratorium on potential data center after residents voice opposition🛑 witn.com · Aug 4, 2026Local press

Paulding County, GA

📍Active Jul 30

Paulding County approves data center moratoriumFOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 30, 2026Local press

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Paulding County approves data center moratorium🛑 FOX 5 Atlanta · Jul 30, 2026Local press
Paulding County residents pack commission meeting to push back on data center⚠️ WSB-TV · Jun 23, 2026Local press

Bessemer, AL

📍Active Jul 29

Multibillion dollar Alabama data center debate intensifies: Residents demand guarantees, oversightAL.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press

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Multibillion dollar Alabama data center debate intensifies: Residents demand guarantees, oversight💸 AL.com · Jul 29, 2026Local press
Judge dismisses residents’ lawsuit against Bessemer over massive data center⚖️ AL.com · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Sangamon County, IL

📍Active Jul 10

Residents near proposed Sangamon County data center file lawsuitThe State Journal-Register · Jul 10, 2026Local press

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Residents near proposed Sangamon County data center file lawsuit⚖️ The State Journal-Register · Jul 10, 2026Local press
Sangamon County wrestles with land use issues⚖️ Illinois Times · May 22, 2026Local press

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▶ Sangamon County will not adopt 6-month moratorium on data centersYouTube

Clark County, NV

📍Active Jul 7

Clark County residents demand data center moratorium: 'We need to get this right'ktnv.com · Jul 7, 2026Local press

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Clark County residents demand data center moratorium: 'We need to get this right'🛑 ktnv.com · Jul 7, 2026Local press
Voters are fired up over data centers. Do Nevada candidates care?⚠️ The Nevada Independent · May 20, 2026Local press

Newberry County, SC

📍Active Jul 3

Residents press county on data center rules at information sessionIndex-Journal · Jul 3, 2026Local press

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Residents press county on data center rules at information session⚠️ Index-Journal · Jul 3, 2026Local press
Moratorium on data centers put in effect after Newberry County residents raise concerns🛑 WIS News 10 · Jun 3, 2026Local press

San Marcos, TX

📍Active Jun 30

San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local controltexastribune.org · Jun 30, 2026Local press

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San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control🛑 texastribune.org · Jun 30, 2026Local press
San Marcos City Council blocks proposed data center⚠️ KUT · Feb 18, 2026Local press

Asbury Park, NJ

📍Active Jun 18

AI data centers not welcome in Asbury Park. Council takes a standAsbury Park Press · Jun 18, 2026Local press

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AI data centers not welcome in Asbury Park. Council takes a stand⚠️ Asbury Park Press · Jun 18, 2026Local press
Asbury Park Passes Data Center Ban🛑 Patch · Jun 17, 2026Local press

Red Bank, NJ

📍Active Jun 15

Red Bank council votes to ban data centers, calls on state to pause construction of facilities in other townsroi-nj.com · Jun 15, 2026Trade press

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Red Bank council votes to ban data centers, calls on state to pause construction of facilities in other towns🛑 roi-nj.com · Jun 15, 2026Trade press
Red Bank Bans Data Centers, Calls on New Jersey to Do the Same🛑 Insider NJ · Jun 11, 2026Local press

South Strabane Township, PA

📍Active Jun 11

South Strabane adopts data center, noise ordinancesObserver-Reporter · Jun 11, 2026Local press

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South Strabane adopts data center, noise ordinances🔊 Observer-Reporter · Jun 11, 2026Local press
South Strabane Township passes 2 ordinances related to data centers🛑 CBS News · Jun 9, 2026National press

Cranford, NJ

📍Active Jun 9

Cranford Moves To Ban Data Centers As Residents Raise ConcernsPatch · Jun 9, 2026Local press

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Cranford Moves To Ban Data Centers As Residents Raise Concerns🛑 Patch · Jun 9, 2026Local press
Cranford Looks To Ban Data Centers As Nearby Project Looms🛑 Patch · May 28, 2026Local press

Eagle Creek Township, IN

📍Active Jun 9

Lake County Council Approves Zoning for Eagle Creek Township Data Center Despite OppositionConstruction Review · Jun 9, 2026Local press

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Lake County Council Approves Zoning for Eagle Creek Township Data Center Despite Opposition🛑 Construction Review · Jun 9, 2026Local press
Residents push back on a $2 billion data center proposal on Indy's east side💸 WFYI · May 22, 2026Local press

Hill County, TX

📍Active May 29

'Shockwaves across the state': Hill County residents continue opposition to proposed data center developmentKXXV · May 29, 2026Local press

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'Shockwaves across the state': Hill County residents continue opposition to proposed data center development⚠️ KXXV · May 29, 2026Local press
Data center developer files lawsuit over ‘illegal’ moratorium in Hill County, Texas⚖️ KWTX · May 28, 2026Local press

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▶ Hill County officials sued $100M over data center moratoriumYouTube

Seattle, WA

📍Active May 26

Seattle Advances Data Center Moratorium, Amid Public BacklashThe Urbanist · May 26, 2026

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Seattle Advances Data Center Moratorium, Amid Public Backlash🛑 The Urbanist · May 26, 2026
Councilmembers introducing moratorium on data centers in Seattle🛑 Seattle City Council Blog (.gov) · Apr 30, 2026Official / .gov

Roselle Park, NJ

📍Active May 20

N.J. city near major data center site rushes to stop one from coming to their town nextNJ.com · May 20, 2026Local press

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N.J. city near major data center site rushes to stop one from coming to their town next⚠️ NJ.com · May 20, 2026Local press
Roselle Park Mayor To Introduce Ordinance Banning Data Center Development🛑 News12 | New Jersey · May 13, 2026Local press

Millville, NJ

📍Active May 20

Millville Bans Data Centers Killing Largest Proposed Facility In New Jersey HistoryNews12 | New Jersey · May 20, 2026Local press

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Millville Bans Data Centers Killing Largest Proposed Facility In New Jersey History🛑 News12 | New Jersey · May 20, 2026Local press
Millville bans data centers, rejecting largest proposed facility in N.J.🛑 roi-nj.com · May 20, 2026Trade press

East Lansing, MI

📍Active Oct 1

East Lansing Plans ‘Data Week’ Ahead of Proposed Data Center RegulationsEast Lansing Info · Oct 1, 2026

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East Lansing Plans ‘Data Week’ Ahead of Proposed Data Center Regulations⚠️ East Lansing Info · Oct 1, 2026

Wayne County, UT

📍Active Sep 30

Wayne County Commission to revisit Van Buren Township data center tax breaks after vetoThe Detroit News · Sep 30, 2026National press

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Wayne County Commission to revisit Van Buren Township data center tax breaks after veto🏠 The Detroit News · Sep 30, 2026National press

Washington County, MN

📍Active Sep 30

Washington County Statement on Temporary Moratorium for Data Centers in Washington CountyWashington County, MD · Sep 30, 2026

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Washington County Statement on Temporary Moratorium for Data Centers in Washington County🛑 Washington County, MD · Sep 30, 2026

Winnebago County, WI

📍Active Sep 30

Winnebago officials drafting ordinance for solar, crypo, battery and data center facilitiesRadio Iowa · Sep 30, 2026Local press

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Winnebago officials drafting ordinance for solar, crypo, battery and data center facilities⚠️ Radio Iowa · Sep 30, 2026Local press

Ashburn, VA

📍Active Sep 29

Loudoun Official Discusses Potential Hurdles For Amazon's Ashburn Data Center PlansPatch · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Loudoun Official Discusses Potential Hurdles For Amazon's Ashburn Data Center Plans⚠️ Patch · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Phillipsburg, NJ

📍Active Sep 29

Phillipsburg Land Use Board Approves 2026 Master Plan Update Supporting Data Center BanTAPinto · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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Phillipsburg Land Use Board Approves 2026 Master Plan Update Supporting Data Center Ban🛑 TAPinto · Sep 29, 2026Local press

Potsdam, NY

📍Active Sep 29

Town of Potsdam plans public hearing on 1-year data center moratoriumnny360.com · Sep 29, 2026

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Town of Potsdam plans public hearing on 1-year data center moratorium🛑 nny360.com · Sep 29, 2026

Grove City, OH

📍Active Sep 29

We've had enough. Grove City's fight to control data centers won't stop growth | LettersThe Columbus Dispatch · Sep 29, 2026Local press

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We've had enough. Grove City's fight to control data centers won't stop growth | Letters⚠️ The Columbus Dispatch · Sep 29, 2026Local press

SD (statewide)

Active Sep 29

South Dakota governor candidates clash on data centers, education, economic developmentSouth Dakota Searchlight · Sep 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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South Dakota governor candidates clash on data centers, education, economic development⚠️ South Dakota Searchlight · Sep 29, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Rochester, NH

📍Active Sep 28

Legislators Reflect on Data Center Listening Session with Rochester ResidentsMinnesota Senate DFL · Sep 28, 2026

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Legislators Reflect on Data Center Listening Session with Rochester Residents⚠️ Minnesota Senate DFL · Sep 28, 2026

Pontiac, MI

📍Active Sep 25

Pontiac's data center moratorium expires in January, and the city is racing to set ruleswxyz.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Pontiac's data center moratorium expires in January, and the city is racing to set rules🛑 wxyz.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press

Wichita, KS

📍Active Sep 25

Paxton targets Wichita Falls in data center probeTimes Record News · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Paxton targets Wichita Falls in data center probe⚠️ Times Record News · Sep 25, 2026Local press

SC (statewide)

Active Sep 25

Gov. McMaster declines calling for SC-wide data center moratorium as more counties pass their ownSouth Carolina Public Radio · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Gov. McMaster declines calling for SC-wide data center moratorium as more counties pass their own🛑 South Carolina Public Radio · Sep 25, 2026Local press

Columbia, MO

📍Active Sep 25

Columbia Borough considers new rules for future data centersfox43.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press

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Columbia Borough considers new rules for future data centers⚠️ fox43.com · Sep 25, 2026Local press

MS (statewide)

Active Sep 24

Senate candidate Scott Colom calls for temporary ban on data centers in MississippiMississippi Today · Sep 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

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Senate candidate Scott Colom calls for temporary ban on data centers in Mississippi🛑 Mississippi Today · Sep 24, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Tom Green County, TX

📍Active Sep 24

Tom Green County named in initial probe for ‘landmark’ data center development investigationConchoValleyHomepage.com · Sep 24, 2026

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Tom Green County named in initial probe for ‘landmark’ data center development investigation⚠️ ConchoValleyHomepage.com · Sep 24, 2026

Marion County, MO

📍Active Sep 24

Marion County hears from Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley,’ then argues size, megawatt volume352today · Sep 24, 2026

1 headline

Marion County hears from Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley,’ then argues size, megawatt volume⚠️ 352today · Sep 24, 2026

Shelby County, IA

📍Active Sep 23

Shelby County Commission introduces own data center moratorium ordinance... almostlocalmemphis.com · Sep 23, 2026

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Shelby County Commission introduces own data center moratorium ordinance... almost🛑 localmemphis.com · Sep 23, 2026

Defiance, OH

📍Active Sep 22

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Data Center Permits in Defiance of Trump as Public Backlash GrowsRealtor.com · Sep 22, 2026

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Halts Data Center Permits in Defiance of Trump as Public Backlash Grows🛑 Realtor.com · Sep 22, 2026

Springfield Township, MI

📍Active Sep 22

Springfield Township Committee Tables Resolution on Large‑Scale Data Centers After DiscussionTAPinto · Sep 22, 2026Local press

1 headline

Springfield Township Committee Tables Resolution on Large‑Scale Data Centers After Discussion⚠️ TAPinto · Sep 22, 2026Local press

Marathon County, WI

📍Active Sep 21

What to know about Marathon County’s 12-month data center moratoriumWausau Pilot & Review · Sep 21, 2026Local press

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What to know about Marathon County’s 12-month data center moratorium🛑 Wausau Pilot & Review · Sep 21, 2026Local press

Custer County, NE

📍Active Sep 19

MONTANA: Data Center concerns dominate Custer County zoning hearingthegazette.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press

1 headline

MONTANA: Data Center concerns dominate Custer County zoning hearing🛑 thegazette.com · Sep 19, 2026Local press

Northampton, MA

📍Active Sep 18

Northampton to form 10-member data center study committeeDaily Hampshire Gazette · Sep 18, 2026Local press

1 headline

Northampton to form 10-member data center study committee⚠️ Daily Hampshire Gazette · Sep 18, 2026Local press

Sandpoint, ID

📍Active Sep 18

Sandpoint Council approves data center bankrem.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press

1 headline

Sandpoint Council approves data center ban🛑 krem.com · Sep 18, 2026Local press

Pierce County, WA

📍Active Sep 18

Fort Pierce residents divided over proposed data center rezoningWPBF · Sep 18, 2026Local press

1 headline

Fort Pierce residents divided over proposed data center rezoning🛑 WPBF · Sep 18, 2026Local press

Kingsland, GA

📍Active Sep 17

Nutley Residents Launch Grass Roots Petition to Stop Data Center on Kingsland Streettapinto.net · Sep 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Nutley Residents Launch Grass Roots Petition to Stop Data Center on Kingsland Street⚠️ tapinto.net · Sep 17, 2026Local press

CO (statewide)

Active Sep 17

House passes Gabe Evans’ bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costsThe Colorado Sun · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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House passes Gabe Evans’ bill aimed at addressing impact of data centers on energy costs💸 The Colorado Sun · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Peosta, IA

📍Active Sep 17

Data center developer backs stricter ordinance in PeostaKCRG · Sep 17, 2026Local press

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Data center developer backs stricter ordinance in Peosta⚠️ KCRG · Sep 17, 2026Local press

Winchester, KY

📍Active Sep 17

Winchester residents demand answers on AI data centers and surveillance camerasLEX 18 News · Sep 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Winchester residents demand answers on AI data centers and surveillance cameras⚠️ LEX 18 News · Sep 17, 2026Local press

Gage County, NE

📍Active Sep 16

Gage County approves 12-month data center moratoriumklkntv.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press

1 headline

Gage County approves 12-month data center moratorium🛑 klkntv.com · Sep 16, 2026Local press

Cary, NC

📍Active Sep 16

On the heels of Cary's adopted data center moratorium, Raleigh City Council will soon consider a six-month pauseWUNC News · Sep 16, 2026Local press

1 headline

On the heels of Cary's adopted data center moratorium, Raleigh City Council will soon consider a six-month pause🛑 WUNC News · Sep 16, 2026Local press

Loveland, CO

📍Active Sep 16

Loveland suspends large-scale data center applications for a yearReporter-Herald · Sep 16, 2026Local press

1 headline

Loveland suspends large-scale data center applications for a year⚠️ Reporter-Herald · Sep 16, 2026Local press

Westfield, MA

📍Active Sep 16

Westfield residents divided on data centersWestern Mass News · Sep 16, 2026

1 headline

Westfield residents divided on data centers⚠️ Western Mass News · Sep 16, 2026

Madison, WI

📍Active Sep 15

Data centers could face new power rules In Madisonnewjerseyhills.com · Sep 15, 2026

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Data centers could face new power rules In Madison⚠️ newjerseyhills.com · Sep 15, 2026

Laurens County, SC

📍Active Sep 14

Laurens County Council votes to approve one-year data center pausefoxcarolina.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press

1 headline

Laurens County Council votes to approve one-year data center pause🛑 foxcarolina.com · Sep 14, 2026Local press

Holyoke, MA

📍Active Sep 11

Holyoke banned new data centers. But it likes the eco-conscious one it already hasWBUR · Sep 11, 2026Local press

1 headline

Holyoke banned new data centers. But it likes the eco-conscious one it already has🛑 WBUR · Sep 11, 2026Local press

Levy County, FL

📍Active Sep 10

Levy County approves moratorium on data centerschronicleonline.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

Levy County approves moratorium on data centers🛑 chronicleonline.com · Sep 10, 2026Local press

Tazewell County, IL

📍Active Sep 10

Tazewell County takes first step toward declaring a data center moratoriumWCBU Peoria · Sep 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

Tazewell County takes first step toward declaring a data center moratorium💧 WCBU Peoria · Sep 10, 2026Local press

McDowell County, NC

📍Active Sep 10

McDowell joins NC data center pauseCarolina Journal · Sep 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

McDowell joins NC data center pause💧 Carolina Journal · Sep 10, 2026Local press

Hendersonville, NC

📍Active Sep 10

Hendersonville enacts one-year data center moratoriumblueridgenow.com · Sep 10, 2026

1 headline

Hendersonville enacts one-year data center moratorium🛑 blueridgenow.com · Sep 10, 2026

IA (statewide)

Active Sep 9

Iowa data center debate looms in governor race. Where Sand, Lahn standThe Des Moines Register · Sep 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Iowa data center debate looms in governor race. Where Sand, Lahn stand⚠️ The Des Moines Register · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Kearney County, NE

📍Active Sep 9

Kearney City Council approves Project Horizon data centerKHGI · Sep 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Kearney City Council approves Project Horizon data center⚠️ KHGI · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Orangeburg County, SC

📍Active Sep 9

Orangeburg County enacts moratorium on new data centers amid public debateWLTX · Sep 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Orangeburg County enacts moratorium on new data centers amid public debate🛑 WLTX · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Dickinson County, IA

📍Active Sep 9

Dickinson Township prepares data center regulations before project is proposedfox43.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Dickinson Township prepares data center regulations before project is proposed⚠️ fox43.com · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Durham, NC

📍Active Sep 9

Durham residents call for stricter data center pauseABC11 News · Sep 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Durham residents call for stricter data center pause🛑 ABC11 News · Sep 9, 2026Local press

Calhoun, GA

📍Active Sep 5

Residents concerned Calhoun city attorney has conflict of interest on data centersChattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 5, 2026Local press

1 headline

Residents concerned Calhoun city attorney has conflict of interest on data centers⚠️ Chattanooga Times Free Press · Sep 5, 2026Local press

RI (town not identified)

Active Sep 5

Rhode Island Data Center Tax Plan Faces Cost WarningUprise RI · Sep 5, 2026

1 headline

Rhode Island Data Center Tax Plan Faces Cost Warning🏠 Uprise RI · Sep 5, 2026

Gorham, ME

📍Active Sep 5

Gorham officials consider permanent ban on data centersWGME · Sep 5, 2026Local press

1 headline

Gorham officials consider permanent ban on data centers🛑 WGME · Sep 5, 2026Local press

Milam County, TX

📍Active Sep 4

Bitdeer buys 200 acres in Milam County, Texas, to expand AI and HPC data centerData Center Dynamics · Sep 4, 2026Trade press

1 headline

Bitdeer buys 200 acres in Milam County, Texas, to expand AI and HPC data center⚠️ Data Center Dynamics · Sep 4, 2026Trade press

Van Buren, NY

📍Active Sep 3

Van Buren Township residents frustrated by construction tied to Google data center projectWXYZ Channel 7 · Sep 3, 2026Local press

1 headline

Van Buren Township residents frustrated by construction tied to Google data center project💸 WXYZ Channel 7 · Sep 3, 2026Local press

Colfax County, NM

📍Active Sep 3

Colfax County in Northern New Mexico places moratorium on data centersColorado Public Radio · Sep 3, 2026Local press

1 headline

Colfax County in Northern New Mexico places moratorium on data centers🛑 Colorado Public Radio · Sep 3, 2026Local press

Bridgewater Township, NJ

📍Active Sep 2

Data Center Ordinance Backed By Bridgewater Township Planning BoardPatch · Sep 2, 2026Local press

1 headline

Data Center Ordinance Backed By Bridgewater Township Planning Board💧 Patch · Sep 2, 2026Local press

SD (town not identified)

Active Sep 1

South Dakota utility regulator candidates clash over AI data center pauseSouth Dakota Searchlight · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

1 headline

South Dakota utility regulator candidates clash over AI data center pause💸 South Dakota Searchlight · Sep 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Dougherty County, GA

📍Active Aug 31

Dougherty County extends data center moratorium another 180 daysWALB · Aug 31, 2026Local press

1 headline

Dougherty County extends data center moratorium another 180 days🛑 WALB · Aug 31, 2026Local press

Alpha, NJ

📍Active Aug 30

CarMax survey reveals what Gen Alpha wants in a first carFOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

CarMax survey reveals what Gen Alpha wants in a first car⚠️ FOX 5 Atlanta · Aug 30, 2026Local press

Lysander, NY

📍Active Aug 30

State moratorium does not halt local review of proposed Lysander data centerWSTM · Aug 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

State moratorium does not halt local review of proposed Lysander data center🛑 WSTM · Aug 30, 2026Local press

Morton County, ND

📍Active Aug 28

Morton County data center ordinance advances to commissionKFYR-TV · Aug 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

Morton County data center ordinance advances to commission⚠️ KFYR-TV · Aug 28, 2026Local press

Imperial County, CA

📍Active Aug 28

Judge poised to strike down Imperial County's data center moratoriumKPBS · Aug 28, 2026National press

1 headline

Judge poised to strike down Imperial County's data center moratorium🛑 KPBS · Aug 28, 2026National press

Harford County, MD

📍Active Aug 28

Harford County, MD First to Ban Data Centers in the StateInside Towers · Aug 28, 2026

1 headline

Harford County, MD First to Ban Data Centers in the State🛑 Inside Towers · Aug 28, 2026

Baltimore City, MD

📍Active Aug 28

Debate over data centers returns to Baltimore City as neighbors oppose proposed legislationWMAR 2 News Baltimore · Aug 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

Debate over data centers returns to Baltimore City as neighbors oppose proposed legislation⚠️ WMAR 2 News Baltimore · Aug 28, 2026Local press

Berkeley Heights, NJ

📍Active Aug 26

Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy Talks JCP&L, Data Centers and Shared Services at Berkeley Heights Town HallTAPinto · Aug 26, 2026Local press

1 headline

Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy Talks JCP&L, Data Centers and Shared Services at Berkeley Heights Town Hall⚠️ TAPinto · Aug 26, 2026Local press

MT (statewide)

Active Aug 25

Montana should be the first state to ban data centersDaily Inter Lake · Aug 25, 2026Local press

1 headline

Montana should be the first state to ban data centers🛑 Daily Inter Lake · Aug 25, 2026Local press

Monterey Park, CA

📍Active Aug 24

Monterey Park Becomes a Role Model for Banning Data CentersKQED · Aug 24, 2026Local press

1 headline

Monterey Park Becomes a Role Model for Banning Data Centers🛑 KQED · Aug 24, 2026Local press

Holly Springs, NC

📍Active Aug 23

Holly Springs can regulate data centers, but town manager says it can’t ban themhollyspringsupdate.com · Aug 23, 2026

1 headline

Holly Springs can regulate data centers, but town manager says it can’t ban them🛑 hollyspringsupdate.com · Aug 23, 2026

Camdenton, MO

📍Active Aug 22

Looking into the City of Camdenton’s AI data center moratorium three months inKY3 · Aug 22, 2026

1 headline

Looking into the City of Camdenton’s AI data center moratorium three months in🛑 KY3 · Aug 22, 2026

Morris, CT

📍Active Aug 21

Tensions flare as Morris residents seek data center answersShaw Local · Aug 21, 2026Local press

1 headline

Tensions flare as Morris residents seek data center answers⚠️ Shaw Local · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Pittsylvania County, VA

📍Active Aug 21

‘A little bit closer to the goal line.’ Pittsylvania County OKs data center tax rateRoanoke Times · Aug 21, 2026Local press

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‘A little bit closer to the goal line.’ Pittsylvania County OKs data center tax rate💸 Roanoke Times · Aug 21, 2026Local press

Daviess County, KY

📍Active Aug 19

City attorney: Daviess County data center moratorium applies within OwensboroThe Owensboro Times · Aug 19, 2026Local press

1 headline

City attorney: Daviess County data center moratorium applies within Owensboro🛑 The Owensboro Times · Aug 19, 2026Local press

Dane County, WI

📍Active Aug 18

Data center prospector could be setting sights on Dane CountyIsthmus | Madison, Wisconsin · Aug 18, 2026

1 headline

Data center prospector could be setting sights on Dane County⚠️ Isthmus | Madison, Wisconsin · Aug 18, 2026

Oldham County Fiscal Court, KY

📍Active Aug 18

Oldham County Fiscal Court to hold public hearing on proposed data center regulationsWAVE News · Aug 18, 2026Local press

1 headline

Oldham County Fiscal Court to hold public hearing on proposed data center regulations⚖️ WAVE News · Aug 18, 2026Local press

Austin County, TX

📍Active Aug 15

Austin County residents protest CleanSpark data center in SealyClick2Houston · Aug 15, 2026

1 headline

Austin County residents protest CleanSpark data center in Sealy⚠️ Click2Houston · Aug 15, 2026

Mitchell County, IA

📍Active Aug 13

‘Enough is enough’: Mitchell County residents push to recall commissioners after controversial data center rezoningWALB · Aug 13, 2026Local press

1 headline

‘Enough is enough’: Mitchell County residents push to recall commissioners after controversial data center rezoning🛑 WALB · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Hillsborough, NC

📍Active Aug 13

Hillsborough County to draft large-scale data center bantampabaybeacons.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

1 headline

Hillsborough County to draft large-scale data center ban🛑 tampabaybeacons.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Griffin, GA

📍Active Aug 13

City of Griffin commissioners approve data center ordinanceGriffin Daily News · Aug 13, 2026Local press

1 headline

City of Griffin commissioners approve data center ordinance⚠️ Griffin Daily News · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Cherry County, NE

📍Active Aug 13

BE Stock Rises Overnight: Analyst Says Bloom’s Speed To Power Is ‘Cherry On Top Of The Icing On Top Of The Cake’TradingView · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator

1 headline

BE Stock Rises Overnight: Analyst Says Bloom’s Speed To Power Is ‘Cherry On Top Of The Icing On Top Of The Cake’⚠️ TradingView · Aug 13, 2026Press release / aggregator

Waxhaw, NC

📍Active Aug 13

Town of Waxhaw unanimously approved 12-month moratorium on data centerswbtv.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

1 headline

Town of Waxhaw unanimously approved 12-month moratorium on data centers🛑 wbtv.com · Aug 13, 2026Local press

Doña Ana County, NM

📍Active Aug 12

Doña Ana County residents criticize local, state officials for advancing Project JupiterSource New Mexico · Aug 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

1 headline

Doña Ana County residents criticize local, state officials for advancing Project Jupiter⚠️ Source New Mexico · Aug 12, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Western New York, NY

📍Active Aug 12

WNY weighs AI data center expansion as residents raise noise and environmental concernsWKBW · Aug 12, 2026Local press

1 headline

WNY weighs AI data center expansion as residents raise noise and environmental concerns🔊 WKBW · Aug 12, 2026Local press

Rochester Hills, MI

📍Active Aug 11

Rochester Hills extends data center moratoriumThe Detroit News · Aug 11, 2026National press

1 headline

Rochester Hills extends data center moratorium🛑 The Detroit News · Aug 11, 2026National press

Harris County, GA

📍Active Aug 11

Harris County leaders say data center moratorium unnecessary. Columbus area coalition formsledger-enquirer.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press

1 headline

Harris County leaders say data center moratorium unnecessary. Columbus area coalition forms🛑 ledger-enquirer.com · Aug 11, 2026Local press

Nicholasville, KY

📍Active Aug 11

Nicholasville passes six-month moratorium on data centersWKYT · Aug 11, 2026Local press

1 headline

Nicholasville passes six-month moratorium on data centers🛑 WKYT · Aug 11, 2026Local press

El Segundo, CA

📍Active Aug 10

Will El Segundo Become a Center for AI-Development? Residents Worry It Will.westsidecurrent.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

Will El Segundo Become a Center for AI-Development? Residents Worry It Will.⚠️ westsidecurrent.com · Aug 10, 2026Local press

Kansas City, MO

📍Active Aug 10

Kansas City officials denied a plan for downtown data center. Some residents vow to keep fightingKCUR · Aug 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

Kansas City officials denied a plan for downtown data center. Some residents vow to keep fighting⚠️ KCUR · Aug 10, 2026Local press

Weld County, CO

📍Active Aug 7

Weld County officials have told an AI company to stop construction on a new data center. Three times.Colorado Public Radio · Aug 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

Weld County officials have told an AI company to stop construction on a new data center. Three times.⚠️ Colorado Public Radio · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Trenton, OH

📍Active Aug 7

Ohio residents sue to stop data centerSpectrum News · Aug 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

Ohio residents sue to stop data center⚖️ Spectrum News · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Adelanto, CA

📍Active Aug 7

Adelanto moves toward data center zoning update following San Diego tourVictorville Daily Press · Aug 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

Adelanto moves toward data center zoning update following San Diego tour🛑 Victorville Daily Press · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Coffee County, TN

📍Active Aug 7

Data Center Fight + Sweets Chain Opening + Layoffs + New Coffee Shop: VA Business NewsPatch · Aug 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

Data Center Fight + Sweets Chain Opening + Layoffs + New Coffee Shop: VA Business News⚠️ Patch · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Franklin, NC

📍Active Aug 7

FOIA FRIDAY: Data center debate sparks Franklin resident’s transparency concernsVirginia Mercury · Aug 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

FOIA FRIDAY: Data center debate sparks Franklin resident’s transparency concerns⚠️ Virginia Mercury · Aug 7, 2026Local press

Kirksville, MO

📍Active Aug 6

Planning and zoning commission to review development company's South Franklin rezoning requests, hold data center study sessionKirksville Daily Express · Aug 6, 2026Local press

1 headline

Planning and zoning commission to review development company's South Franklin rezoning requests, hold data center study session🛑 Kirksville Daily Express · Aug 6, 2026Local press

Lyon County, NV

📍Active Aug 6

Lyon County developing data center ordinanceNevada Appeal · Aug 6, 2026

1 headline

Lyon County developing data center ordinance⚠️ Nevada Appeal · Aug 6, 2026

Montour County, PA

📍Active Aug 6

Montour County commissioners deny rezoning requestKPVI · Aug 6, 2026Local press

1 headline

Montour County commissioners deny rezoning request🛑 KPVI · Aug 6, 2026Local press

Henry County, VA

📍Active Aug 5

Residents pack meeting to oppose data centersHenry County Enterprise · Aug 5, 2026Local press

1 headline

Residents pack meeting to oppose data centers⚠️ Henry County Enterprise · Aug 5, 2026Local press

Laredo, TX

📍Active Aug 5

Laredo, Texas, Moves to Set Permanent Data Center StandardsGovTech · Aug 5, 2026Trade press

1 headline

Laredo, Texas, Moves to Set Permanent Data Center Standards⚠️ GovTech · Aug 5, 2026Trade press

King William County, VA

📍Active Aug 5

As King William wrestles over data centers, residents have more chances to offer feedbackdailypress.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press

1 headline

As King William wrestles over data centers, residents have more chances to offer feedback⚠️ dailypress.com · Aug 5, 2026Local press

Schuylkill County, PA

📍Active Aug 5

Coming to Some of Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque Places: Data CentersInside Climate News · Aug 5, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

1 headline

Coming to Some of Pennsylvania’s Most Picturesque Places: Data Centers⚠️ Inside Climate News · Aug 5, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Sanford, ME

📍Active Aug 5

Sanford City Council extends data center moratorium 180 days amid resident concernsWGME · Aug 5, 2026Local press

1 headline

Sanford City Council extends data center moratorium 180 days amid resident concerns🛑 WGME · Aug 5, 2026Local press

Petersburg, VA

📍Active Aug 4

Petersburg area residents fight back against data centersThe Progress Index · Aug 4, 2026

1 headline

Petersburg area residents fight back against data centers⚠️ The Progress Index · Aug 4, 2026

New Albany, OH

📍Active Jul 30

California firm to build massive energy storage battery near New Albany data centersThe Columbus Dispatch · Jul 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

California firm to build massive energy storage battery near New Albany data centers🛑 The Columbus Dispatch · Jul 30, 2026Local press

Bristol, TN

📍Active Jul 30

East Tennessee cities are gearing up to fight data centersTennessee Lookout · Jul 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

East Tennessee cities are gearing up to fight data centers⚠️ Tennessee Lookout · Jul 30, 2026Local press

Forsyth County, NC

📍Active Jul 29

Forsyth County's data center decision: what's at stake, and where statewide debates stand?WXII · Jul 29, 2026Local press

1 headline

Forsyth County's data center decision: what's at stake, and where statewide debates stand?⚠️ WXII · Jul 29, 2026Local press

Tooele County, UT

📍Active Jul 28

Utahns speak out as yet another data center is planned near the Great Salt Lakesltrib.com · Jul 28, 2026

1 headline

Utahns speak out as yet another data center is planned near the Great Salt Lake⚠️ sltrib.com · Jul 28, 2026

Yukon, OK

📍Active Jul 28

‘We are angry’: Yukon crowd pushes petition to stop data center and calls for resignationsKOCO · Jul 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

‘We are angry’: Yukon crowd pushes petition to stop data center and calls for resignations⚠️ KOCO · Jul 28, 2026Local press

Harrison County, KY

📍Active Jul 28

Harrison County leaders hear public opposition to data centers ahead of moratorium voteWKYT · Jul 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

Harrison County leaders hear public opposition to data centers ahead of moratorium vote🛑 WKYT · Jul 28, 2026Local press

West Rockhill Township, PA

📍Active Jul 28

West Rockhill Supervisors approve amended data center ordinance as first application is filedCentral Bucks Now · Jul 28, 2026

1 headline

West Rockhill Supervisors approve amended data center ordinance as first application is filed⚠️ Central Bucks Now · Jul 28, 2026

NC (statewide)

Active Jul 27

Duke Energy signs pledge to shield ratepayers from data center costscarolinajournal.com · Jul 27, 2026Local press

1 headline

Duke Energy signs pledge to shield ratepayers from data center costs💸 carolinajournal.com · Jul 27, 2026Local press

📺 1 video

▶ North Carolina data center developments face water scrutinyYouTube

Hopkins County, KY

📍Active Jul 24

Citizens against zoning changes as AI data center rumors swirlthe-messenger.com · Jul 24, 2026

1 headline

Citizens against zoning changes as AI data center rumors swirl🛑 the-messenger.com · Jul 24, 2026

Hallam, NE

📍Active Jul 24

Hallam residents pack town hall for Monolith's proposed data center expansionNebraska Public Media · Jul 24, 2026Local press

1 headline

Hallam residents pack town hall for Monolith's proposed data center expansion⚠️ Nebraska Public Media · Jul 24, 2026Local press

Lower Mount Bethel Township, PA

📍Active Jul 24

Lower Mount Bethel moves forward with data center ordinance as residents voice frustrationThe Morning Call · Jul 24, 2026Local press

1 headline

Lower Mount Bethel moves forward with data center ordinance as residents voice frustration⚠️ The Morning Call · Jul 24, 2026Local press

Guilderland, NY

📍Active Jul 21

Guilderland residents ask town board to place moratorium on data centersNEWS10 ABC · Jul 21, 2026

1 headline

Guilderland residents ask town board to place moratorium on data centers🛑 NEWS10 ABC · Jul 21, 2026

Colorado City, TX

📍Active Jul 21

West Texas town faces persistent water outages as massive AI data center arrivesnewswest9.com · Jul 21, 2026Local press

1 headline

West Texas town faces persistent water outages as massive AI data center arrives💧 newswest9.com · Jul 21, 2026Local press

Limerick Township, PA

📍Active Jul 21

Limerick residents protest proposed 2.8 million-square-foot data centerNBC10 Philadelphia · Jul 21, 2026Local press

1 headline

Limerick residents protest proposed 2.8 million-square-foot data center⚠️ NBC10 Philadelphia · Jul 21, 2026Local press

Maryville, MO

📍Active Jul 21

PWSD No. 1 releases draft study on data center waterThe Maryville Forum · Jul 21, 2026

1 headline

PWSD No. 1 releases draft study on data center water💧 The Maryville Forum · Jul 21, 2026

Henderson, NV

📍Active Jul 21

Henderson rejects data center moratorium, instead exploring code changesThe Nevada Independent · Jul 21, 2026Local press

1 headline

Henderson rejects data center moratorium, instead exploring code changes🛑 The Nevada Independent · Jul 21, 2026Local press

Castro County, TX

📍Active Jul 20

Castro County residents cite water, land and pollution fears over proposed data centerabc7amarillo.com · Jul 20, 2026Local press

1 headline

Castro County residents cite water, land and pollution fears over proposed data center💧 abc7amarillo.com · Jul 20, 2026Local press

Cave City, KY

📍Active Jul 19

Cave City residents push back on proposed data center near Mammoth CaveSpectrum News · Jul 19, 2026Local press

1 headline

Cave City residents push back on proposed data center near Mammoth Cave⚠️ Spectrum News · Jul 19, 2026Local press

LeRay, NY

📍Active Jul 17

LeRay residents push town board to ban data centersWWNY · Jul 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

LeRay residents push town board to ban data centers🛑 WWNY · Jul 17, 2026Local press

Brookhaven, NY

📍Active Jul 17

Brookhaven Town Board approves 18-month moratorium on AI data centersNews12 | New Jersey · Jul 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Brookhaven Town Board approves 18-month moratorium on AI data centers🛑 News12 | New Jersey · Jul 17, 2026Local press

Falls Township, PA

📍Active Jul 15

Residents voice frustration over Amazon data center in Falls Township6abc Philadelphia · Jul 15, 2026Local press

1 headline

Residents voice frustration over Amazon data center in Falls Township⚠️ 6abc Philadelphia · Jul 15, 2026Local press

Clarkstown, NY

📍Active Jul 15

Data centers in one Rockland town got $136M in tax breaks | ExclusiveLohud · Jul 15, 2026

1 headline

Data centers in one Rockland town got $136M in tax breaks | Exclusive🏠 Lohud · Jul 15, 2026

Neptune Township, NJ

📍Active Jul 14

Neptune Township bans data centers and ICE detention facilitiesThe Jersey Vindicator · Jul 14, 2026Local press

1 headline

Neptune Township bans data centers and ICE detention facilities🛑 The Jersey Vindicator · Jul 14, 2026Local press

Hogansville, GA

📍Active Jul 9

Hogansville residents bring opposition against data centersLaGrange Daily News · Jul 9, 2026Local press

1 headline

Hogansville residents bring opposition against data centers⚠️ LaGrange Daily News · Jul 9, 2026Local press

Texarkana, TX

📍Active Jul 6

Texarkana Residents Rally Against Proposed Data Center ExpansionTexas Scorecard · Jul 6, 2026Local press

1 headline

Texarkana Residents Rally Against Proposed Data Center Expansion⚠️ Texas Scorecard · Jul 6, 2026Local press

Covington, GA

📍Active Jul 2

Advocacy groups say Covington data center, power plant are building without proper permitsAtlanta News First · Jul 2, 2026Local press

1 headline

Advocacy groups say Covington data center, power plant are building without proper permits🛑 Atlanta News First · Jul 2, 2026Local press

Western Maryland, MD

📍Active Jul 1

Western MD county approves data center moratoriumMaryland Daily Record · Jul 1, 2026Local press

1 headline

Western MD county approves data center moratorium🛑 Maryland Daily Record · Jul 1, 2026Local press

Santa Fe County, NM

📍Active Jul 1

Santa Fe County becomes latest New Mexico community to adopt data center moratoriumSource New Mexico · Jul 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

1 headline

Santa Fe County becomes latest New Mexico community to adopt data center moratorium🛑 Source New Mexico · Jul 1, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Yorkville, IL

📍Active Jun 30

Amidst lawsuit, Yorkville’s updated Comprehensive Plan charts new industrial path for cityShaw Local · Jun 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

Amidst lawsuit, Yorkville’s updated Comprehensive Plan charts new industrial path for city⚖️ Shaw Local · Jun 30, 2026Local press

Seward County, NE

📍Active Jun 30

Seward County becomes latest Nebraska county to put moratorium on data centersNebraska Public Media · Jun 30, 2026Local press

1 headline

Seward County becomes latest Nebraska county to put moratorium on data centers🛑 Nebraska Public Media · Jun 30, 2026Local press

Shackelford County, TX

📍Active Jun 29

'It’s a lot to adjust to,' Residents concerned over data center noise and light pollutionKTXS · Jun 29, 2026Local press

1 headline

'It’s a lot to adjust to,' Residents concerned over data center noise and light pollution🔊 KTXS · Jun 29, 2026Local press

East Rockhill Township, PA

📍Active Jun 28

East Rockhill Supervisors authorize revised data center ordinance following community concernsthereporteronline · Jun 28, 2026

1 headline

East Rockhill Supervisors authorize revised data center ordinance following community concerns⚠️ thereporteronline · Jun 28, 2026

Medford, NJ

📍Active Jun 25

Medford bans data centers within town limits amid public debate about AIInquirer.com · Jun 25, 2026Local press

1 headline

Medford bans data centers within town limits amid public debate about AI🛑 Inquirer.com · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Prairie Township, OH

📍Active Jun 25

Prairie Twp. residents decry potential data center on Big Darby Accord landThe Columbus Dispatch · Jun 25, 2026Local press

1 headline

Prairie Twp. residents decry potential data center on Big Darby Accord land⚠️ The Columbus Dispatch · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Yaphank, NY

📍Active Jun 25

Proposed Ai Data Center In Yaphank Meets Opposition From Residents And Town LeadersNews12 | Long Island · Jun 25, 2026Local press

1 headline

Proposed Ai Data Center In Yaphank Meets Opposition From Residents And Town Leaders⚠️ News12 | Long Island · Jun 25, 2026Local press

Jefferson County, AL

📍Active Jun 24

JeffCo to Residents: No Data Centers Until Rules in PlaceBirminghamWatch · Jun 24, 2026

1 headline

JeffCo to Residents: No Data Centers Until Rules in Place⚠️ BirminghamWatch · Jun 24, 2026

Elk River, MN

📍Active Jun 23

Elk River delays data center decision after residents raise concernshometownsource.com · Jun 23, 2026

1 headline

Elk River delays data center decision after residents raise concerns⚠️ hometownsource.com · Jun 23, 2026

Luther, OK

📍Active Jun 22

Luther joins growing list of Oklahoma communities with data center moratoriumsKOSU · Jun 22, 2026Local press

1 headline

Luther joins growing list of Oklahoma communities with data center moratoriums🛑 KOSU · Jun 22, 2026Local press

Archbald, PA

📍Active Jun 19

Project Green Mountain sound study turns up volume on data center concernsScranton Times-Tribune · Jun 19, 2026Local press

1 headline

Project Green Mountain sound study turns up volume on data center concerns🔊 Scranton Times-Tribune · Jun 19, 2026Local press

Sterling, VA

📍Active Jun 18

Noise of Virginia data center drowns out neighborhoodNewsNation · Jun 18, 2026National press

1 headline

Noise of Virginia data center drowns out neighborhood🔊 NewsNation · Jun 18, 2026National press

Superior, WI

📍Active Jun 17

Superior joins growing number of Wisconsin communities to pass data center moratoriumWPR · Jun 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Superior joins growing number of Wisconsin communities to pass data center moratorium🛑 WPR · Jun 17, 2026Local press

Shalersville Township, OH

📍Active Jun 17

Shalersville residents outraged over proposed data centerWFMJ · Jun 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Shalersville residents outraged over proposed data center⚠️ WFMJ · Jun 17, 2026Local press

Lowell Charter Township, MI

📍Active Jun 17

Meet the West Michigan residents fighting Microsoft and AI data centersMLive.com · Jun 17, 2026Local press

1 headline

Meet the West Michigan residents fighting Microsoft and AI data centers⚠️ MLive.com · Jun 17, 2026Local press

Garden City, GA

📍Active Jun 17

Garden City hits pause on data centers to study impactsavannahnow.com · Jun 17, 2026

1 headline

Garden City hits pause on data centers to study impact🛑 savannahnow.com · Jun 17, 2026

Imperial, CA

📍Active Jun 15

Imperial Valley data center developer files lawsuit seeking access to Colorado River waterkpbs.org · Jun 15, 2026Local press

1 headline

Imperial Valley data center developer files lawsuit seeking access to Colorado River water💧 kpbs.org · Jun 15, 2026Local press

Old Bridge, NJ

📍Active Jun 11

Old Bridge Considers Preventative Ai Data Center Ban Following Heated Public MeetingNews12 | Westchester · Jun 11, 2026Local press

1 headline

Old Bridge Considers Preventative Ai Data Center Ban Following Heated Public Meeting🛑 News12 | Westchester · Jun 11, 2026Local press

Wolfe County, KY

📍Active Jun 10

Wolfe County resident frustrated by ongoing industrial hum of data centerLEX 18 News · Jun 10, 2026Local press

1 headline

Wolfe County resident frustrated by ongoing industrial hum of data center🔊 LEX 18 News · Jun 10, 2026Local press

Lakeland, FL

📍Active Jun 8

Lakeland residents call for moratorium as proposed data center remains under reviewSpectrum Bay News 9 · Jun 8, 2026Local press

1 headline

Lakeland residents call for moratorium as proposed data center remains under review⚠️ Spectrum Bay News 9 · Jun 8, 2026Local press

📺 1 video

▶ Lakeland officials pass 1-year data center moratoriumYouTube

Tonawanda, NY

📍Active Jun 6

Tonawanda residents, state lawmaker push Governor Hochul to sign data center moratoriumwgrz.com · Jun 6, 2026Local press

1 headline

Tonawanda residents, state lawmaker push Governor Hochul to sign data center moratorium🛑 wgrz.com · Jun 6, 2026Local press

NE (statewide)

Active Jun 5

Nebraska Ended One Data Center Tax Break, Not Data Center SubsidiesGood Jobs First · Jun 5, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

1 headline

Nebraska Ended One Data Center Tax Break, Not Data Center Subsidies🏠 Good Jobs First · Jun 5, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

St. Charles Parish, LA

📍Active Jun 3

Parish Council unanimously approves first data center regulationsSt. Charles Herald Guide · Jun 3, 2026Local press

1 headline

Parish Council unanimously approves first data center regulations⚠️ St. Charles Herald Guide · Jun 3, 2026Local press

Joliet, IL

📍Active Jun 2

Joliet Residents Sue City and Developers Over Massive Data Center Project1340 WJOL · Jun 2, 2026Local press

1 headline

Joliet Residents Sue City and Developers Over Massive Data Center Project⚖️ 1340 WJOL · Jun 2, 2026Local press

Lacey Township, NJ

📍Active Jun 1

Lacey Committee considers possible ban on data centersAsbury Park Press · Jun 1, 2026Local press

1 headline

Lacey Committee considers possible ban on data centers🛑 Asbury Park Press · Jun 1, 2026Local press

Westfield, NJ

📍Active May 29

Westfield Residents Voice Data Center Concerns At Town HallPatch · May 29, 2026Local press

1 headline

Westfield Residents Voice Data Center Concerns At Town Hall⚠️ Patch · May 29, 2026Local press

IN (statewide)

Active May 29

Indiana Discloses Massive Data Center Tax Break Costs, thanks to Watchdog AgitationGood Jobs First · May 29, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

1 headline

Indiana Discloses Massive Data Center Tax Break Costs, thanks to Watchdog Agitation🏠 Good Jobs First · May 29, 2026Advocacy / not a newsroom

📺 1 video

▶ Indiana is home to 147 data centers. But this town has no power.More Perfect Union

Osawatomie, KS

📍Active May 28

'We're all going to be affected': Osawatomie residents push for data center moratorium amid controversyKMBC · May 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

'We're all going to be affected': Osawatomie residents push for data center moratorium amid controversy🛑 KMBC · May 28, 2026Local press

Morgan County, IL

📍Active May 28

AOC presses EPA over Morgan County drinking water concerns as Meta defends Georgia data center operationscbsnews.com · May 28, 2026National press

1 headline

AOC presses EPA over Morgan County drinking water concerns as Meta defends Georgia data center operations💧 cbsnews.com · May 28, 2026National press

Bernards Township, NJ

📍Active May 28

Data center ban proposed in Bernards TownshipNew Jersey Hills Media Group · May 28, 2026Local press

1 headline

Data center ban proposed in Bernards Township🛑 New Jersey Hills Media Group · May 28, 2026Local press

Waterford Township, OH

📍Active May 22

Waterford resident calls for a trustee to step down in light of a data center developmentwoub.org · May 22, 2026Local press

1 headline

Waterford resident calls for a trustee to step down in light of a data center development💧 woub.org · May 22, 2026Local press

Archer County, TX

📍Active May 22

Google's data center plans stir anger among Archer County residentsTimes Record News · May 22, 2026Local press

1 headline

Google's data center plans stir anger among Archer County residents⚠️ Times Record News · May 22, 2026Local press

Miami County, IN

📍Active May 20

Miami County Plan Commission passes data center ordinancePharos-Tribune (Logansport) · May 20, 2026Local press

1 headline

Miami County Plan Commission passes data center ordinance⚠️ Pharos-Tribune (Logansport) · May 20, 2026Local press

Glassboro, NJ

📍Active May 20

Protestors gather at Rowan University in Glassboro to voice opposition to proposed data centers6abc Philadelphia · May 20, 2026Local press

1 headline

Protestors gather at Rowan University in Glassboro to voice opposition to proposed data centers⚠️ 6abc Philadelphia · May 20, 2026Local press

St. Charles, MO

📍Active May 20

St. Charles approves a ban on data centersSTLPR · May 20, 2026

1 headline

St. Charles approves a ban on data centers🛑 STLPR · May 20, 2026

Brownhelm Township, OH

📍Active May 20

Brownhelm Township trustees talk future land use plans with concerned residentsChronicle Telegram · May 20, 2026Local press

1 headline

Brownhelm Township trustees talk future land use plans with concerned residents⚠️ Chronicle Telegram · May 20, 2026Local press

Washington Township, MI

📍Active May 19

Washington Township data center developer withdraws applicationPlanet Detroit · May 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

1 headline

Washington Township data center developer withdraws application⚠️ Planet Detroit · May 19, 2026Nonprofit newsroom

Owensboro, KY

📍Active May 14

OMPC to consider rezoning Massie Property for future industrial parkThe Owensboro Times · May 14, 2026Local press

1 headline

OMPC to consider rezoning Massie Property for future industrial park🛑 The Owensboro Times · May 14, 2026Local press

Cedar Falls, IA

📍Active May 14

Cedar Falls rezoning clears way for natural gas power plantKWWL · May 14, 2026Local press

1 headline

Cedar Falls rezoning clears way for natural gas power plant🛑 KWWL · May 14, 2026Local press

Union Township, NJ

📍Active May 13

Union Advances Ban on AI Data Centerstapinto.net · May 13, 2026Local press

1 headline

Union Advances Ban on AI Data Centers🛑 tapinto.net · May 13, 2026Local press

Martindale-Brightwood, IN

📍Active May 12

Martindale-Brightwood residents take data center fight to court, citing environmental racismWFYI · May 12, 2026Local press

1 headline

Martindale-Brightwood residents take data center fight to court, citing environmental racism⚖️ WFYI · May 12, 2026Local press

Monroe Township (Gloucester Co.), NJ

📍Active May 7

This huge N.J. town just banned AI data centers before one could even openNJ.com · May 7, 2026Local press

1 headline

This huge N.J. town just banned AI data centers before one could even open🛑 NJ.com · May 7, 2026Local press

ME (statewide)

Active Apr 29

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Establish Maine Data Center Advisory Councilmaine.gov · Apr 29, 2026

1 headline

Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Establish Maine Data Center Advisory Council⚠️ maine.gov · Apr 29, 2026

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