Data Center
Socorro County Officials in New Mexico Agree to Vote on Data Center Moratorium
Residents have opposed a 10,000-acre data center suggested in March.
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
FERC Targets Data Center Interconnection Delays
Regulators have approved a range of proposals designed to speed generation interconnections and large-load connections.
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Amazon Data Center Approved Without Public Vote in California
The project bypassed both the planning commission and city council entirely.
PJM Interconnection
Maryland Pushes Back on $2 Billion Grid Upgrades
Residents could pay billions for upgrades tied to out-of-state AI data centers.
AI
Anthropic Partners with SpaceX to Expand AI Capacity
Anthropic will gain access to 300 megawatts of AI compute, doubling code rates.
Data Center
Michigan Township Opposition Fails to Stop OpenAI Data Center
The facility was initially rejected by both the township board and planning commission.
AI
In the PR Battle for AI Data Centers, Tech Giants Got a Blue-Collar Ally
Tech execs talk of needing to train hundreds of thousands more skilled workers.
Data Center
Seattle Considers 365-Day Data Center Moratorium
Rising power demand and public pressure push city councilmembers to consider a pause.
Data Center
California Utilities Have a Solution to Soaring Energy Prices: More Data Centers
PG&E believes more data centers may be the key to repairing the price crunch in California.
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Nation's First State Data Center Moratorium Vetoed by Maine Governor
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.
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Virginia Lawmakers Deadlocked on Data Center Tax Incentive
Senate moves to end incentives while House seeks to preserve them with new rules.
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Ossoff Probes Energy Impact of AI Data Centers in Georgia
Senator questions whether companies’ pledges to pay their own way are credible and enforceable.
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Seattle Mayor Considers Data Center Moratorium
More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.
Data Center
Alaska Pushes for Data Center Investment
State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.
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‘Beneficiary Pays’ Model Gains Traction With Lawmakers
Unclear cost allocation has led some states to oppose data center and transmission projects.
Donald Trump
Data Centers Drive High-Skilled Jobs, Officials Say
The industry supports specialized careers and local economic growth, despite perceptions of limited employment.
