Data Center

Data Center

‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers

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

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Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say

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

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Data Center Industry Slammed Over Messaging

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

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Panelists Urge Data Center Companies to Change their Attitude Toward Public

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

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PR Push Seen as Key to Overcoming Data Center Opposition

Industry talk outlines strategy to address rising community backlash.

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Long Wait Times Push Data Centers Away From Renewables

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

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Energy Expert Encourages Data Centers To Connect to the Grid

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

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Cooling Constraints Emerge as Major Challenge for Data Centers

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

Georgia

Officials Shift Data Center Strategy to Win Community Support

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

Sora

AI Compute Shortage Challenges ‘Bubble’ Narrative

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

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Systems Emerging to Balance Data Center Environmental Impacts

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

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Experts Argue Patchwork Laws Complicate Data Center Boom

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

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Panelists Struggle to Find Solutions to Community Opposition on Data Centers

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

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Early Community Engagement May Avoid Data Center Delays, Industry Panel Says

Experts say communication gaps and local opposition can derail projects.

Virginia

States Reconsider Data Center Tax Incentives

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

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North Dakota Regulators Can’t Help Blumenthal on Data Center Oversight

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