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Nashville Zoo Says No to Data Center Deal — What It Means
Nashville Zoo turned down a deal that would have let a data center rise nearby. Here's why local land-use fights like this matter everywhere.
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Bastrop County Residents Push for Data Center Guardrails
Residents in Bastrop County are organizing for more transparency on data centers. Here's why that matters everywhere.
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AI’s Power Problem: Sustainability Meets Reality Check
As AI-driven data center growth collides with grid limits and public cost, sustainability claims deserve closer scrutiny.
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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.
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Dowagiac Residents Push Back on Constant Data Center Noise
In Dowagiac, Michigan, neighbors say a data center's non-stop noise has become a quality-of-life fight. Here's why that happens—and what residents can do.
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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.
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Pocatello Denies Appeal on AI Data Center Project
City officials in Pocatello, Idaho rejected an appeal tied to a proposed AI data center. Here's why local zoning fights like this matter.
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Huntsville Council to Weigh Change Order on Simple Helix Colocation Contract
Huntsville Council set to consider Resolution 26-643, amending a colocation services contract with Simple Helix, on July 23, 2026.
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Milwaukee Public Works Committee agenda flags data-center strain on state PSC case
Milwaukee's July 22 Public Works Committee agenda includes an item on data-center growth tied to a state PSC case, sponsored by Ald. Brower.
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Milwaukee Public Works Committee Set to Weigh $30,000 Data-Center-Linked Contract Item
Milwaukee's Public Works Committee is set to review a $30,000 contract item tied to data-center language on July 22, per the published agenda.
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Nicollet County Board to Consider Data Center Moratorium Item Aug. 4
Nicollet County's Aug. 4, 2026 agenda lists a data center moratorium under Other Business, according to the official record.
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One-Fifth of America’s Power, by 2035: What That Means
BloombergNEF sees US data centers eating 20% of electricity by 2035. Here's why that forecast should matter to your bill and your grid.
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Indianapolis Nears Vote on 2027 Data Center Freeze
After months of protests, Indianapolis is moving closer to freezing new data center approvals in 2027. Here's what that means for residents.
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Colorado Springs Panel to Weigh Data Center Plan for Corporate Ridge Site
Colorado Springs Planning Commission set to weigh a July 23 plan to allow a data center use on a 21.96-acre Business Park site, per the agenda.
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Nye County Board to Weigh Referring Data Center Ordinance to Planning Panel
Nye County agenda for July 23, 2026 includes a motion to refer the proposed Data Center Ordinance to the Amargosa Planning Committee.
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North Fayette Township to Weigh Bond Reduction for Comcast XsDC Data Center
North Fayette Township board to consider reducing Comcast XsDC Data Center performance bond from $65,175 to $48,400 on July 21, 2026.
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North Fayette Township Board to Consider Comcast XsDC Data Center Bond Reduction
North Fayette Township Board to weigh cutting Comcast XsDC Data Center bond from $65,175 to $48,400 on July 21.
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North Fayette Township to Weigh Bond Cut for Comcast XsDC Data Center
North Fayette Township board to weigh cutting Comcast XsDC Data Center performance bond from $65,175 to $48,400 on July 21.
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Bluffdale City Council to Weigh Zoning Change Touching Data Centers on July 22
Bluffdale council to consider zoning item on data centers, loan centers, machinery storage at July 22 meeting, per agenda.
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Sierra County Supervisors to Discuss Data Center Development Impacts July 21
Sierra County supervisors set to discuss data center development impacts July 21, per published agenda, ahead of closed session.
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Seattle Council to Consider New Electricity Rate Class for Data Centers
Seattle Council set to weigh new data-center electricity rate class and service conditions at July 21, 2026 meeting, per official agenda.
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Nashville Council to Hold Second Reading on Data Center Zoning Ordinance July 21
Nashville Council set to hold second reading on BL2026-1391 July 21, adding data center zoning definitions to Metro Code Title 17.
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White Pine County, NV to Consider Moratorium on Data Center Land Use Applications
White Pine County board set to weigh Resolution 2026-18, a temporary moratorium on data center land use applications, on July 22.
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Nashville Metro Council Set to Weigh $285,000 Data-Center Contract Item
Nashville council set to weigh a $285,000 data-center-linked contract item at its July 21 meeting, per the published agenda.
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Nashville Committee to Weigh Temporary Moratorium on Data Center Permits
Nashville committee set to weigh temporary halt on data center permits at July 21 meeting, per official agenda.
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Caroline County, MD to Consider Temporary Data Center Moratorium July 21
Caroline County, MD agenda lists a temporary data center moratorium resolution for consideration on July 21, 2026.
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Holmdel Township to Vote on First Reading of Data Center Ban Ordinance
Holmdel Township set to consider first reading of Ordinance 2026-16 banning data centers; public hearing scheduled Aug. 11, 2026.
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Corpus Christi Council to Hear Data Center Briefing, Abbott Guidelines July 21
Corpus Christi council's July 21 agenda includes a data center briefing tied to Abbott's guidelines, a staff motion, and 2027 water rate changes.
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Prairie Township Trustees to Weigh Six-Month Extension of Data Center Moratorium
Prairie Township Trustees are scheduled to consider a six-month extension of Data Center Moratorium Resolution 18-26 on July 22, 2026.
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New Haven, CT Committee to Consider 12-Month Data Center Development Moratorium
New Haven's Legislation Committee is set to review a 12-month data center development moratorium at its Aug. 4, 2026 meeting, per the agenda.
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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.
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Boulder City Data Center Fight Signals Growing Pushback
A contested data center proposal in Boulder City, Nevada highlights a national pattern: communities pushing back on where hyperscale facilities land.
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North Kingstown Planning Commission to Revisit Data Center Zoning Amendments July 21
North Kingstown Planning Commission set to continue July 21, 2026 discussion on data center zoning ordinance amendments, per the published agenda.
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Grand County, CO to Workshop New Data Center Zoning Rules July 21
Grand County, CO commissioners set a July 21, 2026 workshop on solar, wind, oil, gas, and data center zoning rules, per the published agenda.
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Calvert County Board to Discuss Proposed Data Center Moratorium July 21
Calvert County commissioners set a July 21 work session on a proposed data center moratorium, with public comment to follow, per the agenda.
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Troy, OH Planning Meeting to Weigh Stricter Data Center Zoning Standards
Troy officials are scheduled to consider stricter data center zoning standards at a July 22, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda.
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Kansas City Committee to Weigh Data Center Transparency Task Force July 21
KC committee set to weigh a data center transparency task force proposal at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the published Legistar agenda.
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Hopewell Township to Weigh Height Rules for Data Centers, Warehouses
Hopewell Township's July 21 agenda includes a zoning item on height limits for data centers and warehouses, per the official record.
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Corpus Christi Council to Weigh $75,418.86 Data-Center-Linked Contract Item
Corpus Christi council set to review a $75,418.86 data-center-linked contract item at its July 21 meeting, per the official agenda.
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Pacific, MO Council to Weigh Data Center Permit Moratorium July 21
Pacific, MO council set to weigh a pause on data center permit approvals at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the published agenda.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
West Orange Council Set to Discuss Ordinance Banning High-Density Data Centers
West Orange Council set to discuss ordinance banning high-density data centers at its July 21 meeting, per the published agenda.
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West Orange Council to Discuss Ordinance Banning High-Density Data Centers
West Orange council to discuss an ordinance prohibiting high-density data centers at its July 21, 2026 meeting, per the agenda.
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Tehama County Supervisors to Hold Study Session on Data Centers, Funding Strategy
Tehama County supervisors set for July 21 study sessions on data center policy and county funding strategies, per the official agenda.
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Snohomish County Committee to Discuss Data Center Item July 21
Snohomish County committee agenda lists a 'Data Center Discussion' item for its July 21, 2026 meeting, per Legistar records.
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Why Pausing Data Center Permits Is a Reasonable Move
An opinion piece argues New York is right to pause data center permits. Here's what that debate means for ordinary ratepayers and neighbors.
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Palm Beach Rejects ‘Project Tango’ — But the Data Center Isn’t Dead
Commissioners voted down a project by its code name, yet the underlying approval to build a data center on the site still stands.
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Kentucky Narrowly OKs Data Center Near Shaker Village
A close vote advanced a data center plan near Kentucky's Shaker Village despite public opposition. Here's why local votes like this matter.
Community OppositionOpen the record →
Cass County’s Data Center Pause: Why Locals Cheered
Cass County, Nebraska backed a moratorium on new data centers. Here's why that applause matters everywhere.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
O’Leary Sued Over ‘China’ Claim in Utah Data Center Fight
A defamation suit challenges Kevin O'Leary's claim that China fueled local opposition to his Utah data center project.
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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.
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Hamilton County Hits Pause: A One-Year Data Center Moratorium
Hamilton County approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. Here's what that means and why it matters.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Opinion Fight Over NY’s Data Center Pause: What’s at Stake
A Washington Post opinion piece blasts Gov. Hochul's data center moratorium. Here's what a pause like this actually means for power, jobs, and communities.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Walker Co. Land Deal Raises Data Center Questions
County commissioners defend a land purchase as a company tries to ease data center worries. Here's what residents should ask next.
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By 2030, Data Centers’ Thirst Rivals Billions of People
A new global projection sizes up data centers' 2030 water and power use in human terms — and it's a wake-up call for U.S. communities hosting…
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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.
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Stokes County Says No to Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners rejected a pause on a proposed data center, letting the project move forward under current rules. Here's why that matters.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Chesterfield Residents Finally Get to Question Google
Neighbors near planned Google data centers in Chesterfield get a rare chance to ask questions directly. Here's why that matters.
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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.
MoratoriaOpen the record →
Norwich Data Center Fight Echoes America’s Own Battles
A UK data center dispute near Norwich is a small window into a global pattern: communities pushing back on power, water, and land use.
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Virginia Rally Pushes Back on Big Tech’s Data Center Boom
Protesters gathered at Virginia's Capitol to demand more say over the state's fast-growing data center industry.
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