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Jackson County Legislature to Weigh Data Center Siting Rules Aug. 10
Jackson County Legislature set to weigh a data center siting framework Aug. 10, per the published agenda.
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Pacific, MO Council to Weigh Data Center Permit Moratorium Aug. 11
Pacific, MO council to consider a data center permit moratorium Aug. 11, 2026, per the published agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Wright County Board Set to Hear Data Center Moratorium Workgroup Update Aug. 11
Wright County Board agenda lists a 12:30 p.m. update on the data center moratorium workgroup for Aug. 11, 2026.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Wright County Board to Hear Data Center Moratorium Workgroup Update Aug. 11
Wright County's Aug. 11 agenda sets a 12:30 p.m. data center moratorium workgroup update, followed by a closed security session.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Chippewacowi County Board Set to Hear First Reading of Data Center Moratorium Ordinance
Chippewacowi County Board set to hear first reading Aug. 11 of Ord. 10-26, a temporary data center development moratorium, per published agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Clermont City Council to Consider 6-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers Aug. 11
Clermont council set to consider a 6-month data center moratorium (Ord. 2026-032) at its Aug. 11 meeting, per the official agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Kansas City Committee to Weigh Data Center Transparency Task Force Aug. 11
KC committee set to weigh Aug. 11 measure creating a Data Center Transparency Task Force, per city agenda.
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Cobb County Commissioners Set to Vote on Extending Data Center Moratorium Aug. 11
Cobb County commissioners set to consider extending a data center rezoning and permit moratorium at Aug. 11 meeting, per official agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Bedford, TX City Council to Discuss New Data Center Zoning Restrictions Aug. 11
Bedford, TX council to discuss data center zoning restrictions Aug. 11, 2026, per Mayor Cogan's requested agenda item.
New BuildsOpen the record →
Why a Chinese Cooling Vendor’s PR Push Still Matters Here
A vendor press release about liquid cooling innovations is a reminder: cooling tech shapes how much power and water your local data center uses.
Water UseOpen the record →
Chinese Optics Ban Could Raise Data Center Costs Nationwide
A proposed U.S. ban on Chinese optical components used in cloud infrastructure could push up hyperscale data center costs — and maybe your bills.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Whitemarsh Township Planning Commission to Review Final Draft Data Center Ordinance Aug. 11
Whitemarsh Twp. Planning Commission set to review final draft data center ordinance and siting analysis Aug. 11, per agenda.
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Ascension Parish Planning Commission to Weigh Data Center Zoning Rules Aug. 12
Ascension Parish Planning Commission set to weigh draft ordinance creating 'High Impact Data Facility' zoning rules at Aug. 12 meeting.
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DeKalb Pushes Data Center Pause to 2027: What It Means
DeKalb County has extended its data center moratorium to 2027. Here's why local pauses like this matter and what residents can do.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Former Paper Mill Eyed for Data Center Sparks Local Pushback
A proposal to build a data center on a former paper mill site in Iron Mountain is facing local opposition, per The Daily News.
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North Richland Hills Council Set to Weigh $145.97M Data Center Contract Aug. 10
NRH council to weigh a $145.97M contract tied to data-center language at its Aug. 10, 2026 meeting, per the posted agenda.
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Abbott Orders Data Center Grid Audits: Why It Matters
Texas's governor has ordered audits of data centers seeking grid connections. Here's what that could mean for your power bill and grid reliability.
Grid & OutagesOpen the record →
Edgewater Voters May Get to Ban Some Data Centers in Nov.
A ballot question could let Edgewater, Florida residents decide whether to restrict certain data centers. Here's why that matters and how to weigh in.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Ascension Parish Council to Introduce Data Center Siting Ordinance Aug. 6
Ascension Parish Council to consider introducing a data center siting ordinance at its Aug. 6, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda.
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Athens Council Committee to Hear Data Center Update Aug. 5
Athens, Ohio committee set to hear Aug. 5 update on proposed county data center, per published agenda.
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West Norriton EAC Agenda Lists Data Center Ordinance for Aug. 5 Meeting
West Norriton EAC's Aug. 5 agenda lists a Data Center Ordinance alongside park and pollinator projects, according to the official meeting record.
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Lancaster, Ohio Council to Vote on Final Data Center Code Aug. 13
Lancaster, Ohio council set to consider final data center code Aug. 13, 2026, after public hearings concluded, per city agenda.
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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.
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Al French’s ‘Open For Business’ Line on Data Centers, Explained
A Spokane County commissioner says the county welcomes data centers. Here's what that kind of statement usually means — and what residents should watch for.
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Wicomico County Council to Weigh Data Center Permit Pause Aug. 4
Wicomico County Council set to weigh data center permit rules Aug. 4, 2026, per official agenda.
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Beaver County Board to Discuss Data Center Item at Aug. 4 Meeting
Beaver County's Aug. 4, 2026 agenda includes a 'Data Center Discussion' item among fire, contract, and ordinance topics, per official records.
CoverageOpen the record →
Sunbury Council Agenda Cites Data Center Litigation, Sets Aug. 27 Special Meeting
Sunbury's Aug. 5 agenda cites pending court action on a data center; special session set for Aug. 27, per official record.
Courts & LawsuitsOpen the record →
Front Royal Council Work Session to Discuss Removing ‘Data Center’ Language From Comp Plan
Front Royal Council's Aug. 5 work session agenda includes removing 'Data Center' language from the comp plan and a zoning ordinance draft.
CoverageOpen the record →
Front Royal Council to Discuss Data Center Zoning Ordinance Changes Aug. 3
Front Royal council's Aug. 3 work session agenda includes an ordinance amendment to Town Code §175 on data center definitions and zoning rules.
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Clarksville Connected Utilities Board Reviews Serverfarm Data Center ESA Agreement
Clarksville Connected Utilities board reviewed a Serverfarm data center ESA agreement and a $19.8M budget line at its July 27 meeting, per the agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Cudahy City Council to Weigh Citywide Ban on Data Centers Aug. 4
Cudahy council set to weigh citywide zoning ban on data centers at Aug. 4, 2026 meeting, per official agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Sierra County Board to Review Data Center Impact Study Aug. 4
Sierra County supervisors set to review a data center impact study Aug. 4, per the official meeting agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Morgan County Planning Board Set to Weigh Temporary Data Center Moratorium
Morgan County Planning Board set to weigh a temporary data center moratorium at its Aug. 4, 2026 meeting, per the official agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Sierra County Board to Review Data Center Impact Study Committee Aug. 4
Sierra County's Aug. 4, 2026 agenda includes an item on its Data Center impact study committee under Resolution 2024-154.
CoverageOpen the record →
Wells, Maine to Weigh Retroactive Data Center Moratorium Aug. 4
Wells, Maine agenda for Aug. 4, 2026 lists a vote on a retroactive data center moratorium, per official records.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Wells, Maine Board Moves to Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
Wells agenda item schedules Sept. 1 joint hearing on proposed temporary data center moratorium ordinance.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Durham County Commissioners to Discuss Data Center Moratorium Today
Durham County commissioners hold a work session today on a draft data center moratorium, per the published Legistar agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Durham County Commissioners to Consider $561,725 Contract Tied to Data Center
Durham County commissioners are scheduled to consider a $561,725 contract tied to data-center language at their Aug. 3 meeting, per the agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Brunswick, Maine Sets Data Center Workshop for Aug. 3, 2026 Meeting
Brunswick, Maine's Aug. 3, 2026 agenda includes a Data Center Workshop Packet, according to the town's official meeting record.
CoverageOpen the record →
Brunswick, Maine Town Council to Hold Workshop on Data Centers Aug. 3
Brunswick Town Council's Aug. 3, 2026 workshop agenda includes a dedicated Data Center Workshop Packet, per official documents.
CoverageOpen the record →
Brunswick, Maine Council to Hold Workshop on Data Center Development Aug. 3
Brunswick council's Aug. 3 workshop agenda includes a dedicated data center packet, according to the town's published documents.
CoverageOpen the record →
Pacific, MO Council to Weigh Data Center Permit Moratorium Aug. 4
Pacific, MO council set to consider Aug. 4 pause on new data center permits pending land-use studies and public input.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Kings Mountain Planning Board to Review Data Center Moratorium Aug. 4
Kings Mountain Planning Board set to review data center moratorium update and rezoning case Z-26-5 on Aug. 4, 2026.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Middletown Council to Weigh Data Centers’ Role in Rising Energy Costs Aug. 4
Middletown council to review data-center demand's role in rising energy costs at Aug. 4, 2026 meeting, per agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Duval County Board Agenda Listed $386.9M Contract Tied to Data-Center Terms
Duval County School Board's July 28 agenda listed a $386.9M contract item alongside data-center-related language, per the published record.
CoverageOpen the record →
Murrysville Council to Vote Aug. 5 on Data Center Zoning Ordinance
Murrysville Council set to consider Chapter 220 zoning amendment defining data centers Aug. 5, per official agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
North Fayette Township to Weigh Data Center Zoning Ordinance Aug. 6
North Fayette Township is scheduled to consider a data center zoning ordinance, Ordinance No. 552, at its Aug. 6 meeting, per the agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Cleveland, TX Economic Development Board to Consider Dropping Data Centers as Target Industry
Cleveland EDC to consider removing data centers from its target industries list at Aug. 4 meeting, per official agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Fulton County Commissioners to Consider Resolution Opposing Data Center Tax Breaks Aug. 5
Fulton commissioners set to weigh resolution Aug. 5 urging denial of tax breaks for data center projects, per official agenda.
Tax IncentivesOpen the record →
Fulton County Board Set to Consider $186,442 Data-Center Contract Aug. 5
Fulton County Board set to weigh a $186,442.91 contract tied to data-center language at its Aug. 5 meeting, per the published agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Columbia, MO Planning Commission to Weigh Data Center Zoning Rules Aug. 6
Columbia, MO's Planning and Zoning Commission is set to weigh UDC revisions on data center zoning standards Aug. 6, 2026, per the published agenda.
Approvals & RezoningOpen the record →
Wisconsin Rapids Data Center Meeting Turns Heated
Residents demanded answers at a tense Wisconsin Rapids data center meeting. Here's why these fights are popping up nationwide—and what you can do.
CoverageOpen the record →
Pahrump Turnout Signals Growing Data Center Scrutiny
A packed county forum in Pahrump shows how data-center proposals are drawing big public interest nationwide.
CoverageOpen the record →
Jackson County Legislature to Weigh AI Data Center Siting Rules Aug. 3
Jackson County Legislature to weigh Aug. 3 framework on siting and regulating AI and data center facilities, per agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Jackson County Panel to Weigh Data Center Siting Rules on Aug. 3
Jackson County's Public Works Committee is set to weigh a framework for siting AI and data center facilities at its Aug. 3 meeting.
CoverageOpen the record →
Killeen Council to Weigh Request for Data Center Zoning Rules Aug. 4
Killeen council set to weigh a request for data center zoning rules at its Aug. 4, 2026 meeting, per the city's Legistar agenda.
CoverageOpen the record →
Chippewa County Board to Weigh Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development
Chippewa County board set to weigh ordinance pausing data center development at Aug. 3 special meeting, per official agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Chippewa County Panel to Weigh Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Development
Chippewa County panel set to weigh Chapter 70 ordinance amendment for temporary data center moratorium at Aug. 3 special meeting.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Collier County agenda paired data-center language with $7.59M contract
Collier County agenda pairs $7.59M contract with data-center terms; vote outcome not yet confirmed in the public record.
CoverageOpen the record →
Milwaukee Zoning Committee to Weigh Temporary Pause on New Data Centers Aug. 10
Milwaukee's Zoning Code Technical Committee is set to weigh a temporary pause on data center development Aug. 10, per the posted agenda.
New BuildsOpen the record →
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