Two lower courts ruled against the development, saying Prince William County supervisors violated Virginia code and local zoning ordinance

Pulaski’s moratorium fell short of the two-thirds threshold for emergency ordinances.

Governor returns measure unsigned, warning it could undermine economic competitiveness.

Governor says operators must pay for grid upgrades and face new transparency requirements.

The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as the industry is under pressure to pay the full costs of its vast networks.

Senator calls for an array of new taxes on AI and data centers

Broadband providers serving data centers risk reputational damage and overlook regional growth opportunities when they fail to engage with the communities their fiber runs through.

I Squared is acquiring the facilities for $225 million in cash.

Democratic lawmakers push back as tech giants avoid paying their share of grid infrastructure costs.

The temporary ban gives time for city officials to review impact on local infrastructure.

He argues that current timelines may be 'a little ambitious.'

The investment comes as a nearby Amazon project faces a lawsuit over transparency.

The case for data centers rests on meaningful tax revenue, durable jobs, grid investment and the digital infrastructure that lets rural communities share in the AI economy.

70% of Americans oppose a data center near their home, more than the 53% that oppose nuclear plants.

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City officials halt two planned data center projects in the region.

Fiber industry speaking at BroadbandLive at Fiber Connect on Tuesday discussed BEAD delays, workforce shortages and data center demand.

The new company would have a $249 billion market cap, ranking third in U.S. energy sector

Northern Nevada's data center boom is forcing a small California utility to find a new power source within a year.

The issue may have already hardened into a defining political issue of 2026.

Residents have opposed a 10,000-acre data center suggested in March.

Regulators have approved a range of proposals designed to speed generation interconnections and large-load connections.

The project bypassed both the planning commission and city council entirely.

Residents could pay billions for upgrades tied to out-of-state AI data centers.

Anthropic will gain access to 300 megawatts of AI compute, doubling code rates.

The facility was initially rejected by both the township board and planning commission.

Tech execs talk of needing to train hundreds of thousands more skilled workers.

Rising power demand and public pressure push city councilmembers to consider a pause.

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PG&E believes more data centers may be the key to repairing the price crunch in California.

The bill passed by the Democrat-controlled state legislature would have instituted a moratorium for more than a year on data centers above a certain size.

Senate moves to end incentives while House seeks to preserve them with new rules.

Senator questions whether companies’ pledges to pay their own way are credible and enforceable.

More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.

State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.

Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.

The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.

Public misconceptions about data centers are fueling opposition, Rep. Jay Obernolte said.

Concerns around AI, a lack of transparency from data center companies, and dismissive nature toward public concerns threaten the industry, panelists argue.

Industry talk outlines strategy to address rising community backlash.

Developers turn to natural gas to meet rapid AI-driven demand.

So-called 'behind-the-meter' power generation had been seen as a potential solution to provide power to data centers fast.

Water use and rising AI demand are pushing operators to rethink traditional cooling systems.

States are pushing developers to engage communities, improve facility design, and take on infrastructure costs.

OpenAI, Anthropic constraints and rising GPU prices signal demand is outpacing available compute

The industry is experimenting with ways to reduce its footprint, panelists said.

Lawyers cite inconsistent state laws and federal policy shifts as key challenges.

The panel called on the data center industry to work together to address community concerns

Experts say communication gaps and local opposition can derail projects.

Bills in 28 states seek to scale back or modify existing incentive programs.

State regulators say they lack authority over data centers, limiting what they can tell federal officials.

The department is exploring using federal land and agency sites to speed data center buildout.

House Democrats slam Trump administration for undermining the Biden-era CHIPS and Science Act.

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Promised tax revenue and job growth often fall short.

Does not support moratorium on data center construction proposed by fellow progressives Bernie Sanders and AOC.

Anti-data center bills have been introduced in at least a dozen states.

States across the country are struggling to meet their clean energy goals due to the increase in demand.

Two incidents in four days at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence highlight AI backlash.

Lawmakers say utilities are increasingly passing infrastructure costs to households.

Cloud giants rapidly expanding infrastructure as AI demand accelerates.

Critics warn the project could strain local resources while offering limited long-term benefits

Designation responds to federal push to streamline approvals for AI infrastructure amid rising demand.

The ordinance adopts a new land use policy and environmental disclosure requirements for data centers.

Officials who supported the 360-acre data center were ousted in the election.

The referendum reflects growing local backlash to large-scale AI infrastructure projects.

About thirteen shots were fired at Indiana councilman’s home after he voted in support of a data center rezoning measure

The infrastructure powering hyperscale data centers risks bypassing the very communities that host it.

Efforts to pass stricter regulations or limit tax breaks stalled before lawmakers ended their annual session Thursday.

Lawmakers cited rising electricity demand and environmental impacts as AI infrastructure expands.

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As AI data center electricity demand is projected to double by 2030, the industry's biggest bottleneck is no longer compute, but energy

Microsoft is taking over a data center construction project in Texas after OpenAI declined to pursue it.

Communities have raised concerns over data center construction projects across the state

Maryland residents warn the 24,000-square-foot facility could strain energy use and the environment.

A backlog of projects waiting to connect to power grids, plus the Trump administration's war on renewable energy also are complicating efforts.

The bill represents hesitation and concern for data centers among some lawmakers and communities.

Demand for high-capacity networks is accelerating as new technologies strain existing infrastructure.

As data centers continue construction, some are facing local government ordinances and other challenges.

The Department of Energy's public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio will develop a massive AI data center.

High-voltage power lines cost tens of billions of dollars a year and are the latest front line in the battle over tech giants' massive operations.

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

MWC reinforced that AI and wireless connectivity are inseparable, and that U.S. leadership in both hinges on smart spectrum policy and outpacing China.

The Senator said he wants to prevent a repeat of Congress’s failures on social media oversight.

Experts have said data centers are being added significantly faster than capacity is likely to catch up

Capital budgets already stretched across broadband and capacity are constraining room for GPU investment for the industry.

On Wednesday, President Trump hosted tech companies and promoted a 'ratepayer protection' pledge, which asks companies to build or buy new generation for their data centers.

Guthrie suspects misinformation spread by adversaries may be responsible for influencing public opinion on data centers

After selling its fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T, company pivots toward enterprise AI infrastructure.

Bipartisan support backs having tech companies install power generation and pay for infrastructure upgrades to cover their needs.

Pointing to Texas as a hub for technological growth, FiberLight hopes to support expansion.

With $64 billion in data center projects blocked or delayed, the industry is learning that permits aren't the same as public trust.

Trump says his administration negotiated with large tech companies to produce their own energy for data centers.

A new report argues fiber is central to the next phase of U.S. data center expansion.

Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.

As AI-driven data centers strain the grid and tech companies turn to nuclear power, can utilities and policymakers scale energy infrastructure fast enough?

Companies are legally required to ensure rates will not increase, but Google promised to pay for transmission upgrades and develop on-site power generation.

Permitting is a good start, but other changes and incentives are needed to solve energy challenges, INCOMPAS panel says.

In alignment with President Trump’s goals, the council is working on new data center projects through a streamlined process.

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