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News Analysis Eliot, Maine Town Meeting to Weigh New Zoning Chapter on Data Centers Aug. 19 Eliot, Maine's Aug. 19, 2026 meeting agenda includes a proposed Chapter 45 on data center zoning and state public utility law conformance. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Snohomish County Weighs Emergency Moratorium on Data Centers Aug. 19 Snohomish County set to hold Aug. 19 hearing on emergency ordinance pausing new data center development countywide. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Millville Council to Weigh $4.5M Amendment to Data-Center Site Deal on Buckshutem Road Millville Council set to weigh third amendment to $4.5M data-center site deal on Buckshutem Road at Aug. 18 meeting. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Ford County, Kansas to Hold Hearing on New Data Center Zoning Rules Aug. 24 Ford County Zoning Board set to hold Aug. 24 public hearing on new data center and battery storage zoning rules, per published agenda. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Sunbury Council Sets Special Meeting on Data Centers for Aug. 27 Sunbury's council agenda sets a special Aug. 27 meeting on data centers at Big Walnut High School, per the official record. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Cocoa Beach Council to Weigh $22.4M Data-Center Contract Aug. 20 Cocoa Beach council set to weigh a $22.4M data-center contract at its Aug. 20 meeting, per the published agenda. August 15, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Abington Township Agenda Lists $93.8M Item Tied to Data-Center Contract Language Abington Township's Aug. 20 agenda lists a $93.8M contract item paired with data-center terminology, per the published filing. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Mamakating Town Board to Discuss Data Center Moratorium Aug. 18 Mamakating's Aug. 18 work session agenda lists a data center moratorium discussion among six items, per the official agenda. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis PA’s New Data Center Rules: What Changed, One Year On A year after Pennsylvania adjusted its data-center rules, deal terms are reportedly shifting. Here's what that could mean for your rates and community. August 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Detroit-Area Towns Move to Tighten Data Center Rules As data center friction continues near Detroit, local towns are looking to strengthen the rules governing new projects. Here's why that matters. August 14, 2026 Read →

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