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News Analysis Atlanta Gigawatt Data Center Pulled, Housing Planned Instead A planned gigawatt-scale data center in Atlanta was withdrawn, with the developer now pursuing residential development on the site. August 10, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Who’s Really Behind the Data Center Debate? A new question is circulating: are outside actors shaping local data center fights? Here's why transparency matters no matter who's asking. August 3, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Why a Simple Links Roundup Still Matters for Data Center Watchers A weekly digest of data center news reminds us why tracking the buildout, link by link, matters for communities. August 1, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Amazon Data Center Meeting Packs House With Residents’ Concerns A crowded public meeting over a proposed Amazon data center shows why locals want more say in these deals, per WUNC News. July 31, 2026 Read →

News Analysis DEQ Report Sparks Fresh Push for Data Center Oversight A new state environmental report is fueling calls for tighter data center rules. Here's what that means for your community. July 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Are Reshaping Gas Demand — Here’s Why It Matters AI data centers are driving new natural gas demand, with some projects going off-grid entirely. What that means for your power bill and grid. July 26, 2026 Read →

News Analysis House Panel Advances Data Center Energy Package: What It Means A House committee has approved measures aimed at data centers' rising energy use. Here's why that matters for your power bill and grid. July 23, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Center Industry Summits: Why They Matter to You A trade conference like DCF Trends Summit 2026 is where industry deals get shaped. Here's why that affects your power bill and community. July 22, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Pocatello Denies Data Center Appeal: Why Local Votes Matter A city council upheld its denial of a data center permit—showing how local zoning boards, not just state deals, decide where these projects land. July 20, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Don’t Let ‘National Security’ Silence Data Center Questions A new opinion piece warns against China exploiting the data center debate. Here's why local accountability still matters. July 17, 2026 Read →

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