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News Analysis Bridgewater Council to Weigh Zoning Rules for High-Intensity Data Centers Sept. 15 Bridgewater Council set to weigh data-center zoning ordinance Sept. 15 after unanimous CEDC, Planning Board recommendation. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Eloyaz Council Set to Weigh $95,000 Data-Center Contract Sept. 14 Eloyaz Council set to weigh $95,000 data-center contract Sept. 14, per CivicClerk agenda. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Pinellas County Board Set to Consider $13.2M Data-Center-Linked Contract Pinellas commissioners set to review a $13.2M contract item tied to data-center language at Sept. 24 meeting. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Forney City Council Set to Consider Data Center Zoning Ordinance Sept. 15 Forney council set to consider zoning ordinance for data centers Sept. 15, 2026; staff, P&Z recommend approval, per official agenda. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Forney City Council Set to Consider Data Center Zoning Ordinance on Sept. 15 Forney council to consider data center zoning ordinance amendment Sept. 15, 2026; staff and P&Z recommend approval, per agenda. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Waterford Council Set to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium Sept. 14 Waterford's Sept. 14 agenda lists item 2026-Z-012, a proposed extension of the township's data center approval moratorium. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Nvidia’s Australia Deal Is a Preview for US Power Grids Nvidia's plan to help bring 2GW of data centers online in Australia by 2027 mirrors the buildout pressure hitting US grids right now. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis S.F. Supervisor Quietly Eyes a Data Center Moratorium A San Francisco supervisor is reportedly drafting a pause on new data centers as public unease grows. Here's why that matters everywhere. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Waterford Township Board Set to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium Sept. 14 Waterford Township Board to consider extending its data center approval moratorium at the Sept. 14, 2026 meeting, per the agenda. September 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Columbia, TN Council Agenda Lists $11.6M Contract Tied to Data Center Language Columbia, TN's Sept. 10 council agenda pairs data-center terms with an $11.6M contract item, per the published record. September 10, 2026 Read →

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