July 7, 2026
38 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- New Jersey Bill event
A. 796, Requires electric public utilities to develop and apply special rules for certain data centers to protect non-data center customers from increased costs.. A. 796 was signed. 2026-07-07. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- QC Jurisdiction event
Quebec. The municipal council approved conditional sale of land and electricity for a data center on July 7. ici.radio-canada.ca local outlet (content date)
- Utah Statement
Utah Republican Senator. Curtis said the industry has failed to properly articulate why data centers are needed in the United States and why they should not be built overseas Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet Also reported by Utah News Dispatch local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
U.S. Senator. Curtis said the Stratos Project is a massive data center campus that sparked opposition in the state because of its magnitude and quick approval process through the Military Installation Development Authority Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Utah Republican Senator. Sen. John Curtis said he is pursuing federal standards to help mitigate distrust around data center projects Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet Also reported by Utah News Dispatch local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
U.S. Senator. Curtis said he wants to work on bringing reliable, predictable measuring techniques at the federal level so the public can have access to standard metrics to determine whether projects are sustainable Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Utah Republican Senator. Curtis referred to uncertainty about whether data center power is behind the meter or connected to the grid, citing the Stratos Project as an example Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
U.S. Senator. Utah Sen. John Curtis is pursuing federal standards to help mitigate distrust around data center projects Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
U.S. Senator. Curtis said the industry has failed to articulate why data centers are needed and why they should be in the United States rather than overseas Said July 7, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arkansas Jurisdiction event
Arkansas. A public records case seeking data center contracts near West Memphis belongs before the Public Service Commission arkansasonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Montana Jurisdiction event
Missoula. Meeting in Missoula drew opposition to proposed Bonner data center montanarightnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Portland. Oregon regulators approved a 30 percent electricity rate hike for data centers near Portland oregonlive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Oregon. POWER Act was passed in 2025 creating new rate class for large energy users opb.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Oregon. Oregon Public Utility Commission unanimously approved PGE 29.7% rate increase for data centers on July 7 2026 opb.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arkansas News item
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says pursuit of data center contracts should go before commission - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Arkansas Democrat Gazette seeks data center contracts; parties say documents belong before Public Service Commission. arkansasonline.com, 2026-07-07. arkansasonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Katie Hobbs: Data center freeze fills federal gaps - KTAR News 92.3 FM. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs issued a data center freeze to fill federal gaps. The statement signals state action on data center policy. KTAR News 92.3 FM, 2026-07-07. KTAR News 92.3 FM local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Connecticut News item
New Haven takes a pause on potential data center development - NBC Connecticut. New Haven paused potential data center development. The city took action on a data center project under consideration. NBC Connecticut, 2026-07-07. NBC Connecticut local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia utility regulators greenlight probe into data center costs - Georgia Recorder. Georgia Public Service Commission approves investigation into whether data center industrial pricing structure is shifting costs to residential customers, potentially adding up to 11 percent to monthly bills by 2028. Georgia Recorder, 2026-07-07. Georgia Recorder local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Westfield Council halts new data center projects for a year - WWLP. Westfield council enacts one year moratorium on new data center projects. WWLP, 2026-07-07. WWLP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Eastport community torn on underwater AI data center proposal. DeepGreen's underwater AI data center proposal in Eastport filed with FERC sparks community debate; city council to hold public hearings in August. wgme.com, 2026-07-07. wgme.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
Open house set next week with company that could bring data center to Callaway County - KOMU 8. A data center in early planning stages may come to Callaway County; open house with developer set for next week. KOMU 8, 2026-07-07. KOMU 8 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Developer Backs Out of Bonner Data Center - newstalkkgvo.com. A Missoula County data center at a former mill site was withdrawn by the developer after community objections to noise, water, and power impacts. newstalkkgvo.com, 2026-07-07. newstalkkgvo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Yellowstone County asks judge to weigh in on legality of data-center initiative - KTVQ. Yellowstone County has asked a judge to rule on the legality of a data center initiative in the county. A legal challenge is underway regarding ballot initiative or ordinance authority. KTVQ, 2026-07-07. KTVQ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Missoula meeting draws opposition to proposed Bonner data center - montanarightnow.com. A Missoula meeting drew opposition to the proposed Bonner data center. Community residents expressed concerns about the project. montanarightnow.com, 2026-07-07. montanarightnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
New Mexico Environment Department to hold hearing for Project Jupiter data center air quality permit - Source New Mexico. New Mexico Environment Department ordered a public hearing on Project Jupiter's air quality permit for a fuel cell microgrid after officials' names were used without consent in public comments. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-07. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Climate advocacy org urges New Mexico leaders to adopt data center moratorium - Source New Mexico. A climate advocacy organization urged New Mexico leaders to adopt a data center moratorium. The group made its case to state officials. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-07. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
How has your city or county regulated data centers? Here's the latest in Nevada. - The Nevada Independent. Nevada tracking local government data center actions including moratoriums in Wells, White Pine County, Reno, Nye County and Humboldt County. The Nevada Independent, 2026-07-07. The Nevada Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
New info released on possible Okmulgee data center project - 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa. New information on a possible data center project in Okmulgee, Oklahoma is released. The project remains unconfirmed with details still emerging. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa, 2026-07-07. 2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
ANALYSIS: Data centre politics have come to Ontario. Is Doug Ford ready? - TVO.org. TVO.org analyzes emerging data centre politics in Ontario and whether Premier Doug Ford's government is prepared for the policy implications. The article discusses the political dimensions of data centre development in the province. TVO.org, 2026-07-07. TVO.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon regulators approve 30% electricity rate hike for data centers near Portland - OregonLive.com. Oregon regulators approved a 30 percent electricity rate hike for data centers near Portland on July 7, 2026. This regulatory action adjusts rates for facilities in the region. OregonLive.com, 2026-07-07. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Data centers in Clackamas County? Commissioners discuss benefits, drawbacks - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Clackamas County commissioners discussed how to regulate data centers in a July policy discussion despite receiving no applications. County staff said data centers would be allowed in areas zoned industrial under current code, but commissioners expressed concerns about noise, heat, water and power impacts. OPB (via Google News), 2026-07-07. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon regulators approve 30% electricity rate hike for data centers near Portland - OregonLive.com. State regulators in Oregon approved a 30 percent increase in electricity rates for data centers in the Portland area. OregonLive.com, 2026-07-07. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon approves PGE’s 29.7% rate hike for data centers under landmark law - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Oregon Public Utility Commission unanimously approved Portland General Electric's 29.7% rate increase for data centers under the POWER Act passed in 2025. The new rates apply to projects using over 20 megawatts and take effect immediately. OPB, 2026-07-07. OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Rescuers sound alarm as Pennsylvania data center project moves forward with cats still on site - Yahoo. A Pennsylvania rescue group raised animal welfare concerns about a massive QTS data center project in Salem Township as site preparation continues with feral cats still present. Yahoo, 2026-07-07. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
After Utah data center controversy, Curtis calls for federal transparency standards - Utah News Dispatch. Utah Sen. John Curtis said he is pursuing federal standards for data center transparency to help mitigate distrust around projects like the Stratos facility. Curtis called on the industry to do a better job explaining why data centers are needed in the United States. Utah News Dispatch, 2026-07-07. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
Meta’s AI Data Center in Cheyenne Isn’t Even Open Yet. It Has Already Triggered a Wastewater Crackdown - inc.com. Meta's AI data center in Cheyenne has triggered a wastewater crackdown before the facility has opened. The issue stems from construction phase contamination that prompted regulatory action. inc.com, 2026-07-07. inc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
A Wyoming city found a rare bacterium in wastewater tied to a Meta data center - Business Insider. A Wyoming city detected rare bacteria in wastewater connected to a Meta data center facility. The discovery raised environmental and public health concerns. Business Insider, 2026-07-07. Business Insider national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
Marietta Data Center. Self storage facility targeted for 18 MW data center in Marietta The record reads reported, reported July 7, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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