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Why Virginians Rallied for Data Center Transparency
A Capitol Square rally spotlights a growing demand: let the public see how data center deals get made before they're signed.
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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.
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Wall Street Bets on Nuclear to Power AI Data Centers
Investors are eyeing nuclear utilities like Constellation Energy as AI data centers strain the power grid. Here's what that means for you.
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Council Split on Data Centers: Why the Debate Matters to You
A local council, residents, and a legal group are divided over data centers — here's what that fight is really about and how to weigh in.
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Why a New Vertiv Plant Matters for America’s Data Centers
Vertiv, a top supplier of data center power and cooling gear, is expanding manufacturing — and that ripples straight into the US buildout.
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Why Data Center Deals Need Real Planning, Not Rubber Stamps
An opinion piece calls for care and planning around data centers. Here's why that matters everywhere these facilities land.
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Data Centers Are Coming — Is Your Town Ready?
A Missouri opinion piece says preparation matters before data centers arrive. Here's why that's true everywhere.
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Nevada’s Data Center Fight: Why the Heat Isn’t Cooling Off
An opinion piece says Nevadans remain frustrated with data center growth, despite the governor's stance. Here's why that tension keeps building nationwide.
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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.
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Michigan’s $13M Data Center Tax Break Mystery
Michigan data centers got at least $13M in tax breaks, but details on the deals remain hidden from the public.
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Tyler Debate: Data Centers vs. Homes, Water, Power
A Tyler Morning Telegraph column argues the city needs housing and infrastructure investment, not speculative data-center deals.
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Quad Cities Data Center Ordinance: Why Local Rules Matter
A Quad-City Times roundup flags a local data center ordinance in the works. Here's why these town-level rules deserve your attention.
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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.
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Alamance County to Weigh a Data-Center Moratorium
Local commissioners are set to begin talks on data centers and whether to pause new projects while rules catch up.
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When Land Is Pre-Zoned for Data Centers, Residents Find Out Late
A N.J. town's land is already 'data center approved.' Here's why that zoning detail matters more than most residents realize.
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Oracle’s $43B Saline Project Wants a Michigan Tax Break
Oracle is seeking a Michigan tax break for a proposed $43 billion AI data center in Saline. Here's what that could mean locally.
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Data Center or Housing? WA Faces a Real Tradeoff
A Seattle radio segment asks WA residents to choose between data centers and supportive housing — here's why that framing matters.
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The Power Squeeze Behind Every New AI Data Center
AI data centers need far denser electrical infrastructure than older facilities — and that gap can ripple straight into your utility bill.
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Wausau Moves to Write Its First Data Center Rulebook
Wausau is drafting its first zoning rules for data centers as Wisconsin towns scramble to catch up with the industry's growth.
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Broomfield Hits Pause on Data Centers — What a Moratorium Means
Broomfield, Colorado approved a temporary ban on new data centers, giving officials time to study impacts before more projects break ground.
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Ireland’s Data Center Power Use Is a Warning for the US
Ireland's server farms now use nearly as much power as all its homes combined. Here's why that number matters for American grids too.
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