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July 8, 2026

69 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.

  1. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Sarasota County. Sarasota County Commission unanimously directed staff July 8 to implement a one year moratorium on applications for large scale data centers while updating county codes to prohibit such developments heraldtribune.com local outlet (content date)

  2. Portland General Electric service area, Oregon Reference figure

    Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026. Average change in Portland General Electric data center customers' rates from the compliance filing under Order No. 26-154, effective July 8, 2026: 29 percent. The average change in rates for data center customers, the new Schedule 96 class, across the same price changes effective July 8, 2026, 2026. Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026 primary source (content date)

  3. Portland General Electric service area, Oregon Reference figure

    Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026. Change in a typical Portland General Electric residential customer's monthly bill from the compliance filing, 780 kWh a month, effective July 8, 2026, a decrease of: 1.91 dollars a month. A typical Schedule 7 residential customer using 780 kWh a month, about a 1.1 percent decrease in the bill, from the price changes effective July 8, 2026, 2026. Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026 primary source (content date)

  4. Portland General Electric service area, Oregon Reference figure

    Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026. Average change in Portland General Electric residential rates from the compliance filing under Order No. 26-154, effective July 8, 2026: -1.3 percent. The average change in residential rates across PGE's Advice No. 26-24 price changes effective July 8, 2026, which created Schedule 96 for data centers and reset base rates and power costs on updated marginal costs; commercial customers an average decrease of 2.1 percent and industrial 1.4 percent, 2026. Public Utility Commission of Oregon, Order No. 26-239 (UM 2377), Appendix A, Staff Report of July 1, 2026 primary source (content date)

  5. Hawaii Jurisdiction event

    Hawaii County. Hawaii County passed legislation targeting data centers hawaiitribune-herald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  6. Montana Jurisdiction event

    Montana. Montana signs onto data center energy cost protection pledge nbcmontana.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  7. Oregon Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Clackamas County. The Legislature enacted a one year pause on new enterprise zone tax exemptions for urban and suburban data centers katu.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  8. Tennessee Jurisdiction event

    Nashville. Nashville data center restrictions advanced after a record setting council meeting wsmv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  9. Utah Jurisdiction event

    Box Elder County. Utah Military Installation Development Authority reduced standard 6 percent energy tax to 0.5 percent for Stratos project. ksl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  10. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Project will provide 250 million dollar annual economic benefit: 250,000,000 dollars a year. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  11. Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure

    YouTube. The project will support over 3,000 peak construction workers and over 300 operational jobs: 3,000 jobs. Sturgeon County, Alberta, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  12. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Project Greenlight natural gas fired electricity generation facility capacity of 970 megawatts: 970 MW. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  13. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Meta investment of 13 billion dollars for first Canadian data center in Alberta: 13,000,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  14. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. 6 percent reduction in transmission portion of electricity bills for Alberta rate payers: 6 percent. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  15. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Project will create more than 3,000 construction jobs: 3,000 jobs. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  16. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Potential investment interest of 200 billion dollars drawn by computing power demand: 200,000,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  17. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Meta investment of 60 million dollars in local infrastructure improvements including roads and water infrastructure: 60,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  18. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Meta data center facility in Sturgeon County is 2.9 million square feet: 2,900,000 square feet. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  19. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Data center capacity is 1 gigawatt: 1 GW. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  20. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Data center project will support 300 operational jobs: 300 jobs. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  21. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Data center project will create 3,000 construction jobs: 3,000 jobs. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  22. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. 200 acres of grasslands, trees, and wetlands conserved in North Saskatchewan River watershed: 200 acres. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  23. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Annual benefits of 250 million dollars generated for Albertans through royalties, taxes, levies, and fees: 250,000,000 dollars a year. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  24. Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure

    YouTube. The data center project will create over 3,000 construction jobs and support 300 operational jobs: 3,000 jobs. Sturgeon County, Alberta, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  25. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Project Greenlight natural gas fired power facility will cost 4.6 billion dollars: 4,600,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  26. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Project will support 300 operational jobs: 300 jobs. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  27. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Facility is nearly 3 million square feet: 3,000,000 square feet. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  28. Box Elder County, UT Reference figure

    KSL.com. Loudoun County data centers combined use 6 gigawatts of power.: 6 GW. Box Elder County, UT, 2026. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  29. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Meta will spend more than 13 billion dollars on the facility: 13,000,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  30. Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure

    YouTube. Annual benefits for Albertans through royalties, taxes, levies, and fees from the project are 250 million dollars: 250,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, Alberta, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  31. Sturgeon County, AB Reference figure

    YouTube. Full capacity scale of data center project is 1,800 megawatts: 1,800 MW. Sturgeon County, AB, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  32. Box Elder County, UT Reference figure

    KSL.com. Stratos project promised more than 100 million dollars in annual tax revenue to Box Elder County at full capacity.: 100,000,000 dollars per year. Box Elder County, UT, 2026. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  33. Alaska News item

    Data center critics flood Alaska land managers with opposition to North Slope project - Arctic Today. Hundreds of public comments opposing a large data center and power plant proposed by Stak Energy for Alaska's North Slope have been filed with the state before a preliminary deadline, with the agency extending the comment period to July 17 due to volume. Stak's project would cost over $10 billion and produce a gigawatt or more of power. Arctic Today, 2026-07-08. Arctic Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    AKstak-energy-north-slope-data-center-ak

  34. BC News item

    Data centre regulation in British Columbia – Competing for a limited supply - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG). British Columbia introduced capacity limits on electricity for data centres starting Feb. 1, 2026, with 100 MW for conventional facilities and 300 MW for AI data centres, plus a competitive allocation process. These limits restrict new data centre development and reset at lower levels in 2028. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), 2026-07-08. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    BC

  35. Colorado News item

    Aurora considers targeted regulations for new data centers amidst growing concerns - Sentinel Colorado. Aurora city government is considering targeted regulations for data centers in response to growing concerns. Sentinel Colorado, 2026-07-08. Sentinel Colorado local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CO

  36. Colorado News item

    Colorado Gov. Polis bullish on data centers despite backlash - Axios. Colorado Governor Polis expressed support for data centers despite public opposition. The statement reflects state leadership's position on data center development amid community concerns. Axios, 2026-07-08. Axios national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CO

  37. Colorado News item

    Colorado’s biggest data center wants to add another 98 diesel backup generators - Colorado Public Radio. Colorado's largest data center is adding 98 diesel backup generators, according to Colorado Public Radio. The expansion represents a significant infrastructure addition to an operational facility. Colorado Public Radio, 2026-07-08. Colorado Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CO

  38. Connecticut News item

    Will New Haven be the next city to put a moratorium on new data centers? - New Haven Register. New Haven is considering a moratorium on new data center construction. The article reports on local regulatory action affecting data center development. New Haven Register, 2026-07-08. New Haven Register local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    CT

  39. Georgia News item

    Georgia regulators launch investigation into data center energy costs - thecurrentga.org. Georgia regulators launched an investigation into data center energy costs in the state. thecurrentga.org, 2026-07-08. thecurrentga.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    GA

  40. Hawaii News item

    Legislation targets data centers in Hawaii County - West Hawaii Today. Hawaii County Council Committee unanimously approved Bill 170 banning industrial scale data centers on Hawaii County after hearing from supporters warning about water and electricity consumption impacts. The bill distinguishes data centers from smaller data processing facilities to close a zoning loophole. West Hawaii Today, 2026-07-08. West Hawaii Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    HI

  41. Hawaii News item

    Legislation targets data centers in Hawaii County - Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Hawaii County passed legislation targeting data centers. The jurisdiction is taking action on data center development. Hawaii Tribune-Herald, 2026-07-08. Hawaii Tribune-Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    HI

  42. Hawaii News item

    Hawaiʻi County moves to block data centers - Hawaii Public Radio. Hawaiʻi County government is moving to block data centers in the county. This represents a jurisdiction level action to restrict data center development. Hawaii Public Radio, 2026-07-08. Hawaii Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    HI

  43. Iowa News item

    Cedar Rapids confirms third data center planned for southwest side - KCRG. Cedar Rapids confirmed a third data center is planned for the southwest side of the city. The project represents ongoing expansion of data center development in the area. KCRG, 2026-07-08. KCRG local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    IA

  44. Indiana News item

    Residents push back as Huntington County Plan Commission moves toward data center ordinance - 21alivenews.com. Huntington County Plan Commission selected Option 1 for data center ordinance, allowing facilities in existing industrial or manufacturing zones. 21alivenews.com, 2026-07-08. 21alivenews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    IN

  45. Massachusetts News item

    Massachusetts lawmakers push for strict data center rules - Greenfield Recorder. Massachusetts state lawmakers propose new strict regulations for data centers. Legislative action reflects state level response to data center concerns. Greenfield Recorder, 2026-07-08. Greenfield Recorder local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MA

  46. MB News item

    AI Minister to propose soaring increase in data-centre capacity, as government pushes back on figures - The Globe and Mail. Canada's AI Minister plans to propose a significant increase in data centre capacity as the government disputes current capacity figures. The proposal reflects government efforts to meet growing AI infrastructure demand. The Globe and Mail, 2026-07-08. The Globe and Mail national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MB

  47. Maryland News item

    Prince George’s County extends pause on hyperscale data centers - Maryland Matters. Prince George's County Council passed a two year moratorium on hyperscale data center development to allow time for further consideration of policies. The move extends previous similar actions and reflects ongoing debate about environmental, water, and utility impacts. Maryland Matters, 2026-07-08. Maryland Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MD

  48. Maryland News item

    More Maryland counties take action, pausing data center development - WBFF. Multiple Maryland counties took action to pause data center development. This represents public jurisdiction level decisions affecting the industry. WBFF, 2026-07-08. WBFF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MD

  49. Michigan News item

    Researchers stress case-by-case approach when evaluating Michigan data center deals - Michigan Advance. Citizens Research Council researcher urges case by case evaluation of Michigan data center projects, noting different scales, limited local job creation, and manageable grid risks. Michigan Advance, 2026-07-08. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MI

  50. Montana News item

    Montana signs onto data center energy cost protection pledge - NBC Montana. Montana signed onto a data center energy cost protection pledge. A state took action affirming a position on energy cost protections for data centers. NBC Montana, 2026-07-08. NBC Montana local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MT

  51. Montana News item

    Plans for 29MW data center in Bonner, Montana, dropped - Data Center Dynamics. Plans for a 29MW data center in Bonner, Montana have been dropped. The project is no longer being pursued. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-08. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MTkrambu-bonner-data-center-mt

  52. Montana News item

    Bonner data center plans halted following public outcry - Montana Public Radio. Bonner data center plans have been halted following public opposition. The project status has changed from active development to stalled. Montana Public Radio, 2026-07-08. Montana Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    MTkrambu-bonner-data-center-mt

  53. North Carolina News item

    NC budget scales back data center tax break - Carolina Journal. North Carolina repealed the data center electricity sales tax exemption, effective immediately. The change generates an estimated 21.4 million dollars in additional revenue in 2026-27, rising to 28.6 million by 2030-31. Carolina Journal, 2026-07-08. Carolina Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    NC

  54. ON News item

    Hamilton's data centre moratorium could be a Canadian first, researcher says, and more could follow - CBC. The moratorium on data centers in Hamilton, Ontario, is described as the first in Canada, and other jurisdictions may follow. CBC, 2026-07-08. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    ON

  55. ON News item

    Data centre regulation in Ontario: Grid access rules - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG). Borden Ladner Gervais LLP analyzes data centre regulation in Ontario, specifically grid access rules. The article provides legal analysis of regulatory requirements for data centre operations. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), 2026-07-08. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    ON

  56. Oregon News item

    Oregon’s 30% Data Center Rate Hike Is Cutting Your Electric Bill - Gadget Review. Oregon's POWER Act and Schedule 96 tariff require data centers above 20 MW to fund grid upgrade costs, shifting expenses from residential customers. Gadget Review, 2026-07-08. Gadget Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    OR

  57. Oregon News item

    Oregon already has 100+ data centers. Clackamas County wants to be ready if one comes next - KATU. Clackamas County commissioners are preparing policy frameworks for potential data center development before applications arrive. Oregon ranks ninth nationally for data centers with 125 operating and more than a dozen planned. KATU, 2026-07-08. KATU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    OR

  58. QC News item

    Quebec Is Rationing the Cheap Power It Once Marketed - Environment+Energy Leader. Hydro Québec is proposing to roughly double rates for data centres drawing more than 5 MW, setting rates at $0.09/kWh, with steeper rates for cryptocurrency mining at $0.14/kWh, to take effect in H2 2026. The rate change reflects the province's shift away from marketing cheap power as data centre demand strains supply. Environment+Energy Leader, 2026-07-08. Environment+Energy Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    QC

  59. QC News item

    Data centre regulation in Québec: From honeyed promise to iron control - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG). Borden Ladner Gervais LLP discusses data center regulation in Quebec, from initial promises to stricter control. This reflects legal and policy developments affecting the sector in the province. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), 2026-07-08. Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    QC

  60. South Carolina News item

    Spartanburg County data center lawsuit: Residents say $2.8B project was wrongly classified as ‘minor’ development - FOX Carolina News. Residents filed a lawsuit against Spartanburg County and Valara Holdings over a $2.8 billion data center classified as minor development without public review. The lawsuit contests the classification as violating local land management ordinance requiring major development designation. FOX Carolina News, 2026-07-08. FOX Carolina News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    SC

  61. Tennessee News item

    Nashville data center restrictions advance after record-setting council meeting - hawaiinewsnow.com. Nashville data center restrictions advanced after a record setting council meeting. The city council acted on regulatory framework for data center development. hawaiinewsnow.com, 2026-07-08. hawaiinewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TNdc-blox-nashville-zoo-data-center-tn

  62. Texas News item

    AWS files for $1.2bn data center campus outside Houston, Texas. AWS files for $1.2 billion data center campus outside Houston, Texas. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-08. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TXeast-houston-data-center-chron-tx

  63. Utah News item

    Utah's Stratos project draws warnings from Virginia's 'Data Center Alley'. Virginia data center experts warn that Utah's Stratos project faces potential issues with noise, power consumption, water use, and emissions. Kevin O'Leary promises minimal impact but declines to provide detailed specifications for water use and emissions. KSL.com, 2026-07-08. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    UTstratos-box-elder-ut

  64. Wyoming News item

    Wyoming Water Recycling Finally Safe To Restart After Meta's Data Center Contamination - bgr.com. Wyoming water recycling resumed after cleanup following contamination linked to Meta's data center. The facility was shut down due to bacterial contamination. bgr.com, 2026-07-08. bgr.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WY

  65. Wyoming News item

    Wyoming tightens wastewater rules after Meta datacenter contractor flushed contaminated water - The Guardian. Wyoming tightened wastewater rules following contaminated water discharge by a Meta data center contractor. This is a regulatory action by the state in response to environmental impacts. The Guardian, 2026-07-08. The Guardian national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WYmontgomery-meta-investment-al

  66. Wyoming News item

    Say Hello To Google, The Mystery Owner Behind Wyoming's Largest Data Center Project - Cowboy State Daily. Google is identified as the owner of Wyoming's largest data center project. The revelation confirms Google's involvement in a major data center development in Wyoming. Cowboy State Daily, 2026-07-08. Cowboy State Daily local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WYgoogle-west-memphis-data-center-ar

  67. Utah Timeline entry

    Stratos Project. Kevin O'Leary promised 1,000 foot property buffer between Stratos project and residential neighborhoods. The record reads waiting on permits, reported July 8, 2026. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  68. Utah Timeline entry

    Stratos Project. Stratos project proposed area reduced from 40,000 acres to 10,000 acres. The record reads waiting on permits, reported July 8, 2026. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  69. Utah Timeline entry

    Stratos Project. Stratos project agreement sends 80 percent of key property tax revenue to O'Leary's company, leaving 20 percent for MIDA and state. The record reads waiting on permits, reported July 8, 2026. KSL.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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