Data Center Record.

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A permanent public ledger of 24,255 verified actions across 1,336 recorded days. Every entry is anchored to a primary government document, regulatory docket, council vote, or corroborated news report, tracking local government votes, zoning ordinances, utility filings, public statements, and project milestones day by day. Milestone timelines alone are indexed on the timeline.

Opposition and Press Signals

National press investigations, local moratoriums, litigation, and community ratepayer pushback
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Madison County board bars data centers from receiving tax incentives through Illinois program (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance IL

Madison County, Illinois board voted to exclude data centers from property tax incentives through the Southwestern Madison County Enterprise zone program. The board chairman stated developers do not need incentives and the county hopes to pursue similar restrictions in nearby zones.

Data Center Concerns Grow Across Political Lines (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback IA

A University of Illinois study documented a statewide increase in bipartisan concern over data center development in Iowa from February to August 2026, with residents expressing worries about farmland loss, water supply strain, and rising electricity costs.

Candidates for Ohio governor focus on data centers in last week of campaign (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue OH

Democratic candidate Amy Acton has launched a campaign focused on a conditional data center moratorium requiring tax contributions and environmental standards, while Republican Vivek Ramaswamy backs projects with net local benefits and opposes property tax breaks.

San Diego City Council to vote on data center moratorium this week (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CA

San Diego City Council scheduled to vote on a 45 day emergency moratorium on new data centers and expansion of existing facilities. The moratorium can be extended, giving city leaders time to establish regulations with guardrails for developers.

Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship for now (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue US National

A political scientist documents widespread bipartisan opposition to data center development emerging as a campaign issue in the 2026 midterm elections, uniting voters across party lines over environmental and economic costs.

Reader's View: Zeleznikar flip-flopped on data-center NDAs (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue MN

State Representative Emma Greenman criticized Representative Natalie Zeleznikar for not supporting a bipartisan bill to ban data center non disclosure agreements during the legislative session, citing concerns over lack of transparency in data center development in Minnesota.

Data center discussion deserves a bigger room (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback IA

Woodward, Iowa restricted attendance at an October 12 Microsoft data center community meeting by requiring residency verification, excluding journalists and out of town residents who would be affected by the regional project.

This industrial N.J. city has refineries and warehouses — but it won't take an AI data center (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance NJ

Linden City Council passed a complete ban on data centers on October 26, 2026, citing excessive demands on electricity and water resources as outweighing job benefits. The action follows months of organizing by residents and environmental groups and makes Linden one of more than 100 New Jersey municipalities with data center restrictions.

Southern California Data Center Plans Spark Opposition, Push for Moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CA

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order directing city staff to advance a temporary moratorium on new data center development within city limits, following community opposition to a potential data center at Naval Base Point Loma Old Town Campus.

California cities resisting data centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CA

Multiple California municipalities adopted or proposed data center moratoriums in October 2026, with Oakland, San Francisco, and others restricting new approvals. At least 26 moratoriums, resolutions, or bans have been advanced statewide since June in response to community opposition.

Maryland Data Center Warning: $215M Stake (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MD

Kelly Schulz, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council, warned that data center moratoriums and restrictions in multiple Maryland counties could push industry development to Virginia. Howard County, Prince George's County, Carroll County, and Baltimore City have imposed temporary moratoriums, and Harford County has banned data centers outright.

In 2025, an AI data center plan put a Kentucky family's farmland in developers' sights; a mother and daughter refused $26 million and kept their land (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback KY

A Mason County family rejected a 26 million dollar offer from an unnamed Fortune 100 company in 2025 for part of their 1200 acre farmland to build a data center campus near Maysville. The family later fought rezoning efforts and the project's approval.

Maryland Data Centers: HB 1534 Warning, 25 MW Rule (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MD

House Bill 1534 proposes establishing operational standards for Maryland data centers including sound and vibration controls, backup power requirements, and agricultural land restrictions. Industry representatives filed opposition stating the cumulative regulatory burden risks deterring digital infrastructure investments to the state.

Texas TCEQ disables STEERS amid data center permit dispute (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium TX

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality temporarily disabled its State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System to conduct manual review of applications and determine which relate to data centers during Governor Abbott's permitting pause.

Gazette-Mail editorial: Sadly, no incentive to fix WV data center rules (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback WV

Charleston Gazette-Mail editorial criticized data center developers in West Virginia for not adopting reasonable mitigation measures during construction, such as flood prevention planning.

New England's old buildings and old data centers could be upgraded to handle AI computing (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CT

Trumbull, Connecticut passed a two year moratorium on new data centers in response to community concerns about existing facility expansion for artificial intelligence computing.

4 reasons North Carolina residents are pushing back on data centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium NC

Forty seven local governments across North Carolina have implemented temporary moratoriums on data center development in response to community concerns about rising utility costs, water depletion and environmental impacts.

Data center policy key part of Wisconsin governor's race (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue WI

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidates diverged on data center regulation, with Democrat Crowley supporting 100 percent renewable energy requirements and Republican Tiffany opposing such mandates, also debating non disclosure agreements and subsidies.

Data centers become a flashpoint in Ohio's gubernatorial race. Here's what candidates and voters are thinking (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue OH

In the Ohio gubernatorial race, data center policy emerged as a flashpoint issue with both candidates facing voter pressure over electricity, water, and cost allocation as Ohio ranks among the top states for data center operations.

Texas Suspends Data Center Permits Following Watchdog Report (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium TX

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality suspended at least 17 permits for data center projects and closed its STEERS online system following investigations by Public Citizen and FracTracker Alliance documenting permit approvals issued during Governor Abbott's pause order.

Anti-data center, energy expansion groups gather pre-commission meeting (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback NC

Community groups protested a proposed Rowan County data center project and related Duke Energy expansions before a county commission meeting, advocating for a statewide moratorium and utility cost protections.

Umatilla pushes governor on data center permit pause (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium OR

Governor Tina Kotek issued a statewide pause on data center environmental permits through July 1, 2027. City leaders in Umatilla declared a state of emergency in response, citing anticipated losses of 5 billion dollars in private investment and over 1000 construction jobs.

Portal Texas Used to 'Rubber Stamp' Data Centers Down After 404 Media Reporting (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium TX

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality shut down its STEERS automated approval system and suspended 17 data center permits following investigations by Public Citizen and FracTracker Alliance showing permits had been approved after Governor Abbott ordered a pause in September.

Hackettstown Town Council Votes 4-0 to Ban Data Centers Across Town (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance NJ

Hackettstown Town Council unanimously approved an ordinance banning data centers from all zoning districts in the municipality.

Concord Planning Board defers decision on micro data center proposal (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback NH

Concord residents testified against Levitate Inc.'s 13.5 megawatt data center proposal, with the Planning Board deferring decision to November 18 pending applicant response to community concerns regarding power grid impacts and noise.

Clackamas County approves data center moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium OR

Clackamas County Board of Commissioners approved a 120 day moratorium on data center development to assess environmental and regulatory impacts. The moratorium took effect immediately following public hearings.

Palm Beach County Commission votes against hiring AI data center consultant (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance FL

Palm Beach County Commission voted against hiring a 225,000 dollar consulting firm to advise on data center impacts after residents objected, with some commissioners preferring a resident task force. The county previously placed a one year moratorium on new large scale data centers.

Permits related to data centers issued after Abbott's halt directive, advocacy groups found (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance TX

Advocacy groups documented that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved 35 data center permits in September 2026 following Governor Abbott's halt directive. TCEQ later suspended 17 permits after public disclosure of the continued approvals.

T5-funded study says data center will bring in billions; opponents scoff at the numbers (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback IL

The Lake County Data Center Opposition Coalition filed a lawsuit against T5's Grayslake data center project, claiming it was approved illegally and questioning the developer's economic benefit projections.

AJC poll: Georgians want government to regulate AI; most oppose data centers (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue GA

A University of Georgia poll found 60 percent of Georgia voters oppose construction of more data centers in the state, with opposition strongest among Democrats and independent voters ahead of the November 3 general election.

Residents Rally for Data Center Moratorium in Roanoke Valley (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback VA

Residents from across the Roanoke Valley gathered on October 22, 2026, to rally for a moratorium on data centers. The event was part of a statewide March for a Moratorium campaign coordinated by CCAN Action Fund, The Virginia Sierra Club, Tikkun Olam, ARTivisim, and Appalachian Voices, following Google's confirmation it was considering a data center at Wood Haven Technology Park.

Amazon explains shift in position on future data center developments in Northern Va. (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback VA

Amazon withdrew its proposal for four data centers on a George Washington University campus site in Loudoun County following community concerns about energy and water consumption. Loudoun County is considering a one year pause on new data center applications.

Residents rally against plans for Kentucky data center (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback KY

CNN correspondent reported on community opposition to artificial intelligence data center development across Kentucky.

UPDATE: Harmony Township cancels energy moratorium vote following legal challenges over public notice (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium ND

Harmony Township canceled its October 22 scheduled votes on proposed 24 month moratoria for data centers and other energy infrastructure after legal challenges over insufficient public notice under North Dakota open government law.

Where Michigan gubernatorial candidates stand on data centers (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue MI

Michigan gubernatorial candidates John James and Jocelyn Benson debated their positions on data center development in the 2026 election, with both supporting a moratorium but disagreeing on whether it should be statewide or locally determined.

Montgomery County tightens rules for data centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance TN

Montgomery County Commission approved stricter zoning and operational regulations for data centers, including 500 foot setbacks from industrial properties, minimum 10 acre and maximum 100 acre site requirements, and mandatory noise and utility plans.

Data Centers Emerge As Key Issue For Texas Campaigns (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue TX

Data center development has emerged as a significant electoral issue in multiple 2026 Texas campaigns, with candidates from both parties proposing stricter regulations and moratoriums amid public opposition.

A climate disaster rises in Western Pa. Jared Kushner is here for it. (opens in a new tab)

National Press PA

National press investigation by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist documents climate and health impacts of Homer City power plant and AI data center development, citing EPA projections of 13 to 22 premature deaths annually and 2.5 billion dollars in annual environmental damage.

Calloway County Fiscal Court Enacts One Year Data Center Moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium KY

Fiscal Court voted 4-1 to establish a twelve month moratorium on new data center developments while local zoning and infrastructure standards are drafted.

Buxton voters approve temporary data center ban (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium ME

Buxton Maine voters approved a 180 day moratorium on large scale data center facilities at a special town meeting, joining several other Maine communities that enacted similar restrictions.

Benson, James Clash Over Michigan Data Center Moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue MI

Michigan gubernatorial candidates Jocelyn Benson and John James debated data center policy during the 2026 campaign, with both supporting a moratorium but disagreeing on scope, and disputing details of Benson's involvement in the Saline Township Stargate project.

City of Umatilla declares state of emergency over Governor's order pausing data center development (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium OR

Governor Tina Kotek issued an executive order on September 8 pausing state agency approval of data center permits through July 1, 2027. The City of Umatilla declared a local state of emergency in response, estimating losses of 5 billion dollars in private investment, over 1000 construction jobs, and 6 million dollars in direct municipal revenue.

Venture Global lays plans for data centers next to LNG sites in Cameron, Plaquemines (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback LA

Cameron Parish elected officials express concern over lack of advance communication from Venture Global regarding data center expansion plans, citing loss of public trust when constituents learn of developments simultaneously with officials.

Maryland Gubernatorial Candidate Calls for Statewide Hyperscale Moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue MD

Republican nominee Dan Cox pledged an immediate statewide executive moratorium on data center construction if elected, citing grid reliability and local impacts.

Voters are looking for answers on data centers from Indiana's secretary of state candidates (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue IN

Data centers emerged as a significant campaign issue in Indiana's 2026 secretary of state race, with candidates addressing voter concerns about water depletion, tax incentives and environmental impacts.

City of Umatilla declares emergency due to financial concerns from data center permit pause (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium OR

Governor Tina Kotek suspended air and water discharge permits for data center development. The City of Umatilla declared a local state of emergency citing anticipated losses of 5 billion dollars in private investment, over 1000 construction jobs, and 6 million dollars in direct financial losses.

Somerset County Passes Strict New Rules on Data Centers Before Any Project Is Even Filed (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance PA

Somerset County commissioners unanimously adopted a data center ordinance requiring 150 percent onsite power generation and 1,000 foot setbacks from existing homes, taking effect immediately before any project was filed.

Rural Kentucky counties: Data center tax breaks aren't the answer (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback KY

Rural Kentucky county residents and officials oppose expanded data center tax incentives and advocate for local moratoriums, citing concerns about revenue loss, environmental impacts, and strain on county services.

Maplewood Bans Data Centers And Detention Centers, Joins 110 NJ Towns (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance NJ

Maplewood Township passed an ordinance designating data centers as non permitted uses in all zoning districts, part of a statewide wave of municipal bans driven by concern over the CoreWeave AI data center project in Kenilworth.

Suffolk bans data centers, but it won't last forever (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium VA

Suffolk City Council unanimously approved a temporary prohibition on data centers and data center development, directing planning staff to engage residents and develop new regulations before reauthorizing data centers under city terms.

Linden Joins Growing List Of New Jersey Municipalities Banning Ai Data Centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance NJ

Linden City Council approved an ordinance banning artificial intelligence data centers, joining more than 100 New Jersey municipalities that have enacted data center restrictions or bans.

EGLE takes comments on wastewater permit for onsite water treatment at Saline Township data center (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MI

Residents raised concerns about cumulative water impacts during a public hearing on the wastewater permit for the Saline Township data center's onsite treatment facility, with concerns about downstream effects in the Saline River and cumulative discharge sources.

In Virginia, rescue dogs stop using walking trails as data center work rattles shelter (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback VA

Residents and Hanover Humane Society in Virginia rallied against data center construction by Oppidan citing noise and vibrations that disrupted rescue dog welfare, with concerns about additional warehouse development.

Grant County enacts New Mexico's latest data center moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium NM

Grant County Commission approved a one year moratorium on data center development and related infrastructure by a 4-1 vote while the county evaluates regulations for proposed projects near Hachita.

Umatilla declares local state of emergency over Kotek data center directive (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance OR

Governor Tina Kotek directed the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to pause processing of air and water discharge permit applications for new or expanded data centers until July 1, 2027. The pause prompted Umatilla City Council to declare a local state of emergency and Umatilla County Commissioners to seek legal representation.

Utah County Data Center Meeting Ends in Activist Arrest (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback UT

Residents and activists protested a Utah County Planning Commission vote on data center regulations, calling for stricter limits and an outright ban rather than the proposed ordinance. The meeting ended with activist Aspen Azalea being removed and arrested after a physical confrontation.

White House Calls for Community Dividends and Behind the Meter Power Mandates (opens in a new tab)

Ratepayer Backlash US National

Responding to voter pushback over utility rate increases, President Trump urged data center developers to pay direct dividends to host communities and generate their own power.

The Atlantic: The Data Center Rebellion Is Just Beginning (opens in a new tab)

National Press US National

Analysis of nationwide pushback against data centers, documenting community disputes over electricity bills, water usage, and carbon emissions across both parties ahead of the midterms.

Is Data Center Expansion in Utah a Concern? (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback UT

Utah residents have raised concerns about environmental impact and water usage associated with multiple data center proposals. The Stratos project in Box Elder County faces community opposition despite developer claims about sustainable operations.

UPDATE: Texas halts online environmental permit filing amid data center review (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium TX

Texas environmental regulators disclosed that certain data center permits continued processing in the month since Governor Abbott ordered a permitting pause.

Protest and Arrest at Utah County Planning Commission Over Data Center Overlay (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback UT

Citizens rallied against zoning amendments for data center developments in unincorporated county lands, resulting in a public demonstration and confrontation.

Gonnelli Wants Height Limits For New Data Centers Near Residential Areas (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance NJ

Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli proposed a two story height limit for data centers located near residential areas and planned to present the proposal to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority.

Umatilla City Council Votes 5-0 on Emergency Resolution Opposing State Permit Pause (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance OR

The Umatilla City Council voted five to zero on an emergency resolution opposing Oregon Governor Tina Kotek pause on data center air quality permits, citing municipal revenue and infrastructure losses.

Page wants St. Louis County Health Department to monitor data center noise (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance MO

St. Louis County Planning Commission approved recommendations for data center zoning standards and noise monitoring based on facility size. County Executive Sam Page is urging the county council to empower the health department to monitor low frequency noise county wide.

Gilbert AZ Data Center Rules Delayed to December Vote (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance AZ

Gilbert Town Council delayed a vote on proposed data center zoning restrictions to December. The amendments would limit facilities to specific industrial zones, require 650 foot buffers from residential areas, and prohibit drinking water use for cooling systems.

Wisconsin Rapids rejects permit for proposed data center (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium WI

The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted 7-0 to reject a conditional use permit for PNK Group's hyperscale data center and imposed a one year moratorium on all data center projects in the city.

Hillsboro City Council adopts first round of new data center restrictions (opens in a new tab)

Local Ordinance OR

Hillsboro adopted a permanent ordinance restricting data center development by limiting where facilities can operate, capping acreage at 608 acres in specific zones, requiring public hearings for new projects, and restricting accessory data centers to 25 percent of site acreage.

Michigan City Moves to Adopt Moratorium on Future Data Centers Through 2028 (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium IN

Common Council advanced a moratorium restricting new data center construction until July 2028 while grandfathering existing approved projects.

Archbald Borough Council Unanimously Denies Conditional Use Permit for 578-Acre Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus in Pennsylvania (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium PA

Following nine public hearings between January and September 2026, the seven member Archbald Borough Council in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania voted unanimously to deny Cornell Realty Management's conditional use zoning application for the 14 building, 578 acre Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus.

Amazon hosts 'Opportunity Day' in Montgomery County, many still divided over data centers (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MO

Community members expressed opposition to Amazon and Google data center projects in Montgomery County, citing construction delays, environmental degradation, and concerns that local residents were not benefiting from or consulted about the developments.

Health concerns aired during meeting on Mason data center permit request (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback WV

Residents in Mason County expressed health and environmental concerns during a public workshop on October 20, 2026 regarding an air quality permit application for Monarch Cloud Campus, a 2.16 gigawatt data center project.

Meuser, Wallace clash over data centers, health care, and stocks in only debate (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue PA

Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace accused U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser of voting for an $80 billion tax break for data center developers and to remove local control over data centers, while Meuser denied the claim during an October 20 debate in Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District.

Google data center secures Van Buren Township approval, with startup expected in late 2027 (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MI

Residents living adjacent to Google's Van Buren Township data center project reported that early construction activities are already lowering their quality of life, with crews working 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. six to seven days a week and dust contamination entering homes since August.

Geronimo Power pushes back against proposed Harmony Township moratorium with $140M incentive pitch (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium ND

Harmony Township in Cass County, North Dakota is considering a 24 month moratorium on data center and utility scale projects. Geronimo Power, developer of a proposed 540 megawatt facility in the township, is opposing the moratorium and launching a campaign with financial incentives to persuade the township board to reject it.

Across the US, people don't want data centers coming to their communities (opens in a new tab)

National Press US National

A nationally representative survey of 1,068 adults conducted in April 2026 found 56 percent opposed building a data center in their local area, compared to 15 percent in support. Opposition crossed political groups, with 71 percent of those most worried about climate change opposing data centers.

FERC Rejects Most of PJM Large Load Interconnection and Data Center Curtailment Plan Citing State Jurisdiction (opens in a new tab)

Ratepayer Backlash US National

On October 9, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rejected most of PJM Interconnection's proposed large load interconnection and bring your own new capacity curtailment framework across 13 states and Washington, D.C., ruling that retail load curtailment priority intrudes on state utility jurisdiction.

Bucksport approves temporary data center ban (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium ME

Bucksport's town council voted 5-2 on October 8 to enact a six month moratorium on data center developments to allow time for research and regulatory updates. The moratorium could be rescinded within six months if regulations are updated.

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council votes to extend data center moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium KY

Lexington Fayette Urban County Council approved a one year extension of its data center moratorium through October 31, 2027, preventing review of development plans, zoning changes, or permit issuance for data centers during the period.

Data center moratorium approved by Oakland amid AI backlash (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CA

Oakland City Council unanimously approved a 45 day moratorium on data center approvals, which can be extended, citing concerns about water, electricity, noise and land impacts. According to the Stop AI Data Centers in Alameda County coalition, at least 26 cities in California are considering or have passed similar moratoriums.

Ohio board hears concerns over proposed New Albany data center power plant (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback OH

Environmental advocates and residents testified at an Ohio Power Siting Board hearing opposing a fourth natural gas power plant proposed for Meta AI data center operations in New Albany's International Business Park.

WBRZ, state and local officials tour Hut 8 construction site as data center eyes 2027 completion (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback LA

Louisiana Bucket Brigade and other environmental advocates questioned transparency and economic promises surrounding the Hut 8 data center project and called for a moratorium on all data center development.

REVEALED: NJ data center emitted staggering amounts of air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened (opens in a new tab)

Litigation NJ

New Jersey regulators fined DataOne one million dollars for operating unpermitted generators at its Vineland data center facility, which emitted approximately 140 tons of nitrogen oxide over nearly one year.

U.S. Senate Blocks Data Center Ratepayer Protection Act in 57 to 43 Vote Over Mandatory vs. Voluntary Grid Cost Rules (opens in a new tab)

Ratepayer Backlash US National

The U.S. Senate voted 57 to 43 on September 30, 2026, falling short of the 60 votes required to advance the House passed Ratepayer Protection Act sponsored by Sen. Jon Husted, as Senate Democrats argued the measure lacked mandatory federal requirements forcing data centers to pay for grid upgrades.

Data center company stays silent at public meeting (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium IA

Central City, Iowa imposed a moratorium on data center projects after Aurum proposed an 18,000 square foot facility. City Council Member Dustin Moyer stated the council placed the moratorium to allow time for collecting public input and developing an ordinance.

Data Center Fears Spark Heated Walls Listening Session (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MS

Walls Planning Commission denied rezoning about 1,200 acres for industrial use on September 22, and a heated listening session on October 12 revealed strong resident opposition to potential data center development. Town leaders committed to community input before major development moves forward.

North Port commissioners to vote on 18-month data center pause (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium FL

North Port city commissioners are considering an 18 month moratorium on data centers while evaluating a project with seven buildings totaling nearly 900,000 square feet on approximately 112 acres in the Deep Park area.

Indiantown attorney drafting data center moratorium (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium FL

Indiantown Village Council voted unanimously to direct legal counsel to draft a data center moratorium and transparency ordinance as part of newly elected leadership efforts to pause data center applications.

Trumbull could become home to one of CT's first AI data centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium CT

Trumbull, Connecticut passed a two year moratorium on new data center establishments on September 9, 2026, but exempted the existing facility at 80 Merritt Boulevard from the restriction.

Guest opinion: Dark money and data centers (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback MT

A published guest opinion criticizes the proposed Quantica data center at Broadview and links corporate influence to Montana legislation limiting public scrutiny of data center projects.

As Entergy pushes to fast-track 10 new gas plants for Meta, energy advocates head to court to protect Louisianans and their utility rates (opens in a new tab)

Litigation LA

Energy advocates filed a court appeal challenging a Louisiana Public Service Commission decision that allowed Meta to conceal information about its North Louisiana data center electricity demands and permanent job creation projections.

Lawmakers and Environmentalists Rally in Lansing, Demand Hochul Sign Data Center Oversight Bill (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback NY

New York elected officials and environmental activists held a rally on August 28 in Lansing opposing proposed data center development and demanding Governor Hochul sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act to establish stricter statewide regulations.

Amazon and Duke Energy attempt to dodge clean air requirements for $10 billion data center (opens in a new tab)

Litigation NC

The Southern Environmental Law Center filed comments opposing Amazon and Duke Energy's separate permit applications for 649 diesel fired generators at a proposed data center in Richmond County, contending the approach evades stricter pollution standards.

Don't buy Vivek Ramaswamy's data center pitch (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback OH

Opinion letter published in Cincinnati Enquirer expresses skepticism about data center development claims and cautions Ohioans against data center expansion proposals.

Ramaswamy Unveils Data Center Platform, Acton Derides 'Scam Policy' (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue OH

Ohio gubernatorial candidates diverged on data center regulation in the 2026 race, with Ramaswamy proposing conditional restrictions and Acton calling for a moratorium requiring full utility cost coverage and union labor standards.

Days After Dr. Acton Calls for Conditional Moratorium on Data Centers, Vivek Ramaswamy Rolls Out Scam Policy (opens in a new tab)

Electoral Issue OH

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton called for a conditional moratorium on data center development with stringent requirements including full utility cost coverage, union labor, environmental compliance, and community benefits.

Discussion surrounding a small-scale data center continues in Estherville, Iowa (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium IA

The Emmet County Board of Supervisors passed a one year moratorium on new data center projects in unincorporated county areas to allow time for studying impacts and developing permanent zoning rules.

John Duresky and Amanda McKinney share their thoughts on data centers (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium WA

Yakima County commissioners, including candidate Amanda McKinney, voted in favor of a six month moratorium on data center projects in the county amid community concerns about water and power impacts.

NY Democratic lawmakers, environmental groups continue push for data center rules (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium NY

New York Democratic lawmakers and environmental organizations are pressuring Governor Hochul to sign legislation establishing statewide data center regulations with a one year moratorium and protections for ratepayers, labor standards, and environmental oversight.

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium NY

New York implemented a one year moratorium on large data center development to assess energy and climate impacts, following concerns about electricity consumption and environmental effects.

Clark County approves Switch data center project in southwest valley after public opposition (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback NV

Environmental and environmental justice advocates including Sierra Club representatives opposed the Switch LAS 19 data center project citing concerns about rapid AI driven data center expansion, electric grid strain and utility affordability at the Clark County zoning hearing.

A $19.5B data center and a statewide pause: What's at stake in Genesee County (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium NY

New York lawmakers approved a one year moratorium on large scale data center development to study impacts on energy demand, utility rates, water resources and the environment. If signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York would become the first state to temporarily halt new hyperscale data center development.

Amazon data center coming to Montgomery County, Missouri (opens in a new tab)

Litigation MO

A lawsuit was filed seeking to halt the Amazon Montgomery County data center project with local residents claiming Amazon is proceeding at its own risk given the active litigation.

Woodbury County officials seek public input on more data center town halls (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium IA

Woodbury County, Iowa imposed a data center moratorium in late June 2026, giving the county one year to develop regulatory frameworks. County officials are scheduling multiple town halls across the county to gather public feedback on data center concerns and potential locations.

Public hearing set for data center-related zoning ordinance proposal (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium IA

The Lee County Board of Supervisors passed a one year moratorium on data center construction in the county in June. A cease and desist letter was sent to a developer regarding a proposed project at 2201 South Business 61.

California cities pull the plug on data centers after state regulations don't scale up fast enough (opens in a new tab)

National Press CA

California has seen at least 26 local resolutions, moratoriums, or bans on data centers proposed or passed since June 2026. Oakland, San Francisco, and other municipalities are advancing local restrictions despite the state passing seven new regulations focused on disclosure and environmental review.

Nottingham data center proposal withdrawn amid outcry (opens in a new tab)

Community Pushback NH

Tom Moulton withdrew his data center application for Nottingham Business Park on May 27 following community opposition focused on water usage and electricity impacts. The petition accumulated thousands of signatures before the withdrawal.

Data centre next door divides old Massachusetts mill town (opens in a new tab)

Local Moratorium MA

Lowell city council unanimously passed a 360 day moratorium on construction and expansion of commercial data centers in March 2026, though the existing Markley Group facility was grandfathered in. Residents represented by the Conservation Law Foundation sued to challenge the facility's expansion.

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  1. Public Statement Arizona

    Mike Eugenis, Director of Resource Planning, Arizona Public Service

    "Last year data center customers were about 5 percent of our peak load, and this year we think that they're about 7 percent of our peak load. So this is something that is changing incrementally year over year."

  2. Public Statement Arizona

    Scott Scharli, Director of Strategic Energy Management, Salt River Project

    "That's roughly 500 megawatts more than where we were before. And you can attribute a decent chunk of that increase, which, by the way, was about a 2 percent increase from year to year, to larger loads like data centers."

  3. Public Statement California

    Sean Elo-Rivera, District 9 Councilmember, San Diego City Council

    "What we don't want is a rush to submit permits and get projects going before rules are in place."

  4. Public Statement Iowa

    Randy Evans, Executive Director, Iowa Freedom of Information Council

    "When a city plans something big, it should not check driver's licenses at the door."

  5. Public Statement Illinois

    Chris Slusser, Madison County Board Chairman, Madison County Board

    "There's no need to incentivize a data center. They're (developers) eager to build them."

  6. Public Statement Massachusetts

    Eileen Castle, Resident and Retiree, Lowell, Massachusetts

    "We have had nothing but noise. We have dust, dirt. We have all kinds of mist."

  7. Public Statement Massachusetts

    Jeff Markley, Chief Executive Officer, Markley Group

    "The Markley Group serves more than 600 clients in Massachusetts and connects the digital infrastructure that powers our economy, our schools, and the everyday needs of our community."

  8. Public Statement Minnesota

    Emma Greenman, State Representative, Minnesota House of Representatives

    "When Hermantown residents came to the Capitol to tell their stories about the secretive, reckless data-center rollout and plead with us to pass my bill, Zeleznikar was nowhere to be seen. When Republican leadership killed the bipartisan NDA bill rather than putting it on the floor for a vote, she stood by her party leaders and didn't say a word."

  9. Public Statement New Jersey

    Derek Armstead, Mayor, City of Linden

    "For a city like Linden, the potential benefits simply do not outweigh the concerns."

  10. Public Statement New Jersey

    Ben Dziobek, Executive Director, Climate Revolution Action Network

    "Linden knows industry better than most places in New Jersey, and they see that data centers just aren't worth it. That should send a powerful message to the rest of the state."

  11. Public Statement New York

    Donald Trump, Former President, Trump campaign

    "suggesting that data center opponents want their communities to be backwards and poor."

  12. Public Statement Ohio

    Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican candidate for Ohio governor, Ramaswamy for Governor

    "We have an AI data center boom in Ohio which is great. I'm all for it. I'm strongly in favor of it."

  13. Public Statement Ohio

    David Pepper, Amy Acton's running mate, Acton for Governor

    "The bottom line is, there's been no more pro-data center candidate in America than Vivek Ramaswamy. Just look at what he said to audiences for years. Look at his financial ties to data centers. He's just been nonstop for them."

  14. News Wire Federal

    NVIDIA's DSX POD Pushes AI Factory Construction Toward the Assembly Line

    NVIDIA unveiled the DSX POD reference design to deploy factory integrated AI data center containers in as little as 14 days, with a partner ecosystem of manufacturers and operators preparing deployments in early 2027.

  15. News Wire Arizona

    From Arizona to the Nation, Data Centers Are Becoming a Test for Democrats - Talking Points Memo

    Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a three year moratorium on tax incentives for new data center facilities into law in June 2026.

  16. News Wire Arizona

    Arizona utilities scramble to keep up as data center boom drives rapid expansion of the power grid

    Arizona utilities report data centers are driving rapid grid expansion, with nearly 100 existing facilities already straining the system. Projected demand is 4.5 gigawatts for data centers at APS and 2 gigawatts at SRP over the next five years as data center loads grow from 5 percent to 7 percent of APS peak demand.

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  17. News Wire California

    San Diego City Council to vote on data center moratorium this week

    San Diego City Council prepared to vote on a 45 day emergency moratorium on new data centers and expansion of existing facilities. If approved, the moratorium could be extended once it expires, allowing city leaders time to develop regulations and guardrails for developers.

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  18. News Wire Colorado

    Aurora City Council to vote on data center moratorium following community pushback - CBS News

    Aurora City Council is scheduled to vote on a data center moratorium on October 26, 2026 following community opposition to the Trident Data Center project.

  19. News Wire Colorado

    Aurora City Council to vote on data center ban - CBS News

    Aurora City Council will vote on a data center ban after Mayor Mike Coffman called a special meeting to discuss the measure.

  20. News Wire Connecticut

    Connecticut mulls over statewide moratorium on AI data centers as public criticism mounts

    Connecticut's Senate Majority Leader announced he will propose statewide legislation to place a moratorium on AI data centers when the legislature convenes in 2027, as municipalities raise concerns about electricity usage and costs.

  21. News Wire Iowa

    Data center discussion deserves a bigger room

    Randy Evans, Iowa Freedom of Information Council director, criticized Woodward's decision to screen attendees by residency at an October 12 Microsoft data center announcement, arguing the practice excluded regional stakeholders affected by the project and violated transparency principles.

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  22. News Wire Iowa

    Data Center Concerns Grow Across Political Lines

    A University of Illinois study shows bipartisan concern across Iowa over data center growth increased between February and August 2026, with residents worried about farmland preservation, water supply protection, and electricity costs. Democratic concern averaged over 5.5 out of 7, while Republican concern over land and water climbed from 4.5 to 5.2.

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  23. News Wire Illinois

    Madison County board bars data centers from receiving tax incentives through Illinois program

    Madison County, Illinois board voted to exclude data centers from property tax incentives through the Southwestern Madison County Enterprise zone program. The decision aimed to prevent developers from receiving 10 year property tax abatements for data center projects.

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  24. News Wire Indiana

    Here's where Indiana candidates stand on data centers before Election Day - WFYI

    Indiana candidates split on data centers before the Nov. 3 election as 69% of voters oppose new projects but few rank them as a top concern, with debates over tax breaks, transparency and local control.

  25. News Wire Louisiana Meta Louisiana data center →

    Inside the Meta-fueled gold rush for north Louisiana land: Shielded sale prices, lawsuits, more - NOLA.com

    Meta's hyperscale data center under construction in Richland Parish has sparked land speculation and litigation; landowners who sold at lower prices before the December 2024 announcement are suing to unwind deals, alleging insider information by purchasers.

  26. Data centre next door divides old Massachusetts mill town

    A Markley Group data center in an abandoned pasta factory in Lowell, Massachusetts has divided the community, with neighbors reporting noise, fumes, dust, and water mist from cooling towers while some residents appreciate the site's redevelopment. The city council unanimously passed a 360 day moratorium on data center construction and expansion in March 2026, though the existing facility was grandfathered in.

    noise water cooling protest
  27. News Wire Massachusetts

    Bigger than the railroads: The staggering money behind AI’s data center buildout

    Economist estimates AI infrastructure spending will average 3.2 percent of GDP annually through 2032, exceeding historical infrastructure booms; a 1 gigawatt data center costs roughly 30 to 41 billion dollars.

  28. News Wire Michigan

    7th District: Barrett pushes data center transparency, health care overhaul and limits on war - thelivingstonpost.com

    U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, a Republican, said data center decisions should rest with local townships, villages and cities, and introduced legislation to protect state and local authority over data center siting and transparency in projects.

  29. News Wire Minnesota

    Reader's View: Zeleznikar flip-flopped on data-center NDAs

    State Representative Emma Greenman criticized a colleague for not supporting a bipartisan bill to ban data center non disclosure agreements during the legislative session, instead introducing a watered down copy at session's end when debate was impossible.

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  30. AWS plans to expand data center footprint in Montgomery County, Missouri

    Amazon announced plans to expand in Montgomery County, Missouri by up to 15 data center buildings on 890 acres near Danville, with construction targeted for 2027 to 2029.

  31. News Wire North Carolina

    Charlotte City Council to vote on extending data center moratorium - WCNC

    Charlotte City Council is scheduled to vote on extending the temporary moratorium on new data center developments until October 2027.

  32. News Wire New Jersey

    NJ Democrats eye data center, AI regulation if Congress changes hands - New Jersey Monitor

    New Jersey Democrats said reining in data center construction and AI regulation is a top priority if they win control of Congress, with candidates and legislators backing federal oversight of data center power, water use and AI development.

  33. News Wire New Jersey

    This industrial N.J. city has refineries and warehouses — but it won't take an AI data center

    The Linden City Council passed a complete data center ban on October 26, 2026, citing concerns about electricity and water demands that outweigh potential job creation benefits. Linden joins more than 100 New Jersey municipalities that have adopted data center bans or moratoriums as opposition to the growing industry spreads.

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  34. News Wire New Jersey

    Over 100 New Jersey Towns Have Banned Data Centers, Affecting 2.3 Million Residents - 92.7 WOBM

    More than 100 New Jersey municipalities have banned data center construction, affecting 2.3 million residents, citing concerns about energy use and water consumption.

  35. South Brunswick Residents Push Back Against Planned Data Center - News12 | New Jersey

    A data center under construction on the former Princeton Nurseries property in South Brunswick drew environmental objections from residents after the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection opened a public comment period on backup diesel generator permits.

  36. News Wire New York

    Data centers are inspiring bipartisanship for now

    A political scientist examines bipartisan opposition to data center development, explaining how environmental and economic concerns are uniting Democrats and Republicans in electoral politics ahead of the 2026 midterms. Data center electricity use is projected to reach 12% of U.S. total consumption by 2030.

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  37. News Wire Ohio

    Candidates for Ohio governor focus on data centers in last week of campaign

    In Ohio's 2026 gubernatorial race, Democratic candidate Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy differ on data center policy. Acton supports a conditional moratorium requiring tax contributions and environmental standards, while Ramaswamy backs projects with net local benefits and opposes property tax breaks.

    elections legislation power
  38. News Wire Pennsylvania

    ELECTION 2026 | Shapiro says his data center order, Somerset County's restrictions can work together - The Tribune-Democrat

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro credited Somerset County for adopting countywide data center regulations and stated the law can work in concert with his recent executive order.

  39. News Wire Pennsylvania

    Luzerne County Council set to discuss data center zoning ordinance - Times Leader

    Luzerne County Council is set to discuss a proposed data center zoning ordinance that would apply to 19 municipalities relying on county zoning.

  40. News Wire Pennsylvania

    How data centers are changing Pennsylvania’s political landscape - The Daily Pennsylvanian

    News report on how data center development has become a significant political issue in Pennsylvania's 2026 governor reelection campaign.

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