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News Analysis Microsoft’s 38GW Plan: A Tripling of Data Center Power A new report says Microsoft aims to more than triple its data center capacity by 2032 — here's why that scale matters to your… September 11, 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 Rural Nevada Data Center Clears Another Hurdle A large data center proposed for rural Nevada has moved forward. Here's what that typically means for power, water, and local budgets. August 8, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Salem Packs City Hall Over Data Center Plans — Here’s Why It Matters Residents filled Salem's council chambers to testify on a proposed data center. Here's what these fights are usually about — and how to weigh… July 28, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Cass County Pushback: What Data Center Fights Mean for You Nebraska residents are organizing against proposed data centers. Here's why these local fights matter everywhere. July 14, 2026 Read →

News Analysis New Mexico County Hits Pause on Data Centers Over Water, Power An 18-month moratorium in New Mexico signals growing local pushback as counties weigh data centers' water and power demands. July 13, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Trinidad and Tobago’s Data Center Deals: What We Actually Know T&T signed agreements with US firms opening the door to data centers. Here's what that typically means — and what to watch for. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Should Earn Their Keep, Not Just Show Up A new op-ed says data centers must prove their worth to communities. Here's what 'earning their place' should actually mean. July 12, 2026 Read →

News Analysis Data Centers Head to Rural America — So Do the Questions As hyperscale data centers spread into small towns, residents are asking about power, water, and who really benefits. Here's what to know. July 12, 2026 Read →

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