Data Center
Oregon Governor Discusses Need for Data Center Regulations
The governor said that the state has become a 'cheap date' for data centers
Data Center
Facilities designed to house computer systems, servers, and other related equipment, data centers support critical computing functions. Many technology companies are building data centers across various states to support artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
Data Center
Developer Drops Plans to Build World's Largest Data Center Campus Outside Nation's Capital
The decision ends a yearslong legal battle between residents, the developers, and a county board of supervisors
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Heat Adds to Strains on Areas With Data Centers, Raising the Temperature on AI Debates
Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.
Expert Opinion
Reed Hundt: An Artificial Intelligence-Focused Telecom Act
Congress will likely pass AI and data center legislation, but recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the bipartisan agency structure needed to implement it well.
Data Center
Stack Energy Proposes to Invest $500 Million to Build Massive Data Center in Alaska
The center, located in remote Alaska, will span a square mile, slightly smaller than Central Park in New York City.
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Zoning Webinar Outlines Overlooked Front in Data Center Permitting Fights
Panelists discussed how to assuage community pushback with ‘common sense’
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New Florida Data Center Law Takes Effect July 1
The law will require data centers to cover full energy costs and give communities more control over data center development.
Data Center
Experts Emphasize Community Involvement in Data Center Decisions
To continue data center expansions, developers need to work with local communities, panelists say.
Data Center
Pallone Backs National Moratorium on AI Data Centers
Despite growing local opposition, no state has implemented a successful pause on data centers to date.
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Americans Are Skeptical Big Tech Will Cover All Data Center Costs
A recent survey found 75 percent of U.S. adults lack confidence that data center developers will cover costs.
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AI Companies Should Release Environmental Impact, Commit to Clean Energy, Says UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems, proposing an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative.
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Virginia Lawmakers Strike Data Center Tax Deal After Budget Standoff
New electricity consumption tax expected to generate $1.2 billion over two years.
Data Center
Missouri Governor Holds AI Summit to Show Support for Data Centers
The governor explained that the state will see a $25 billion investment from the proposed data centers.
Kate Gallego
40 Mayors Worldwide Endorse a Pact to Shape Data Center Development
Mayors of cities from Phoenix, Arizona, to Melbourne, Australia launched a pact for sustainable data center development at C40 Cities, a global cities climate network.
Donald Trump
Trump Administration Announces $17.5 Billion in Loans for 10 New Large Nuclear Reactors
Energy Secretary Chris Wright cited “tremendous interest” among developers of data centers, called hyperscalers, who would buy the power, as well as utilities and energy companies.
Data Center
Federal Regulators Order Grid Operators to Speed Power to Energy-Hungry AI Data Centers
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered regional grid operators to help large energy users connect more quickly to the grid.
