July 9, 2026
37 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.
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9629, Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026. H.B. 9629 was introduced in the House. 2026-07-09. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9629, Protecting Communities from Data Center Impacts Act of 2026. H.B. 9629 went to committee in the House. 2026-07-09. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Arizona Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Arizona. Arizona lawmakers enacted a 3 year pause on data center tax incentives during the 2026 legislative session. azcapitoltimes.com local outlet (content date)
- Texas Jurisdiction event
Texas. Taylor City Council did not take action on proposed data center ban at July 9 meeting; Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Cmerek said approving the ban could open the city up to lawsuit from the state because state law does not allow a city to enact or change its zoning by popular vote texasstandard.org local outlet (content date)
- Florida Statement
Michele Norton, assistant director Sarasota County Planning & Development Services. Hyperscale data centers use millions of gallons of water per day and their electric demand often requires governments to build new power infrastructure. Said July 9, 2026, ABC7 WWSB. ABC7 WWSB local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
CyrusOne spokesperson. CyrusOne stated its commitment to Sangamon County remains unchanged and it intends to be a long term partner that will create hundreds of jobs and expand the local tax base Said July 9, 2026, www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
Brian McFadden, County Administrator, stated the county followed proper procedures before the Board took its vote and the State's Attorney's Office will represent the County Said July 9, 2026, www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Jurisdiction event
Sangamon County. Sangamon County adopted an ordinance in July 2025 allowing data centers springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Montana Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Missoula County. Missoula County adopted temporary moratorium on data centers montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure
YouTube. The Sturgeon County facility is expected to consume 1 gigawatt of electricity: 1 GW. Sturgeon County, Alberta, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure
YouTube. The project will generate a minimum of 250 million dollars a year in government revenue: 250,000,000 dollars. Sturgeon County, Alberta, 2026. YouTube video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Northern Virginia; Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, VA Reference figure
News of the United States - NOTUS. Northern Virginia counties of Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax are home to over 300 data centers.: 300 facilities. Northern Virginia; Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, VA, 2026. News of the United States - NOTUS local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Sturgeon County, Alberta Reference figure
YouTube. The project is expected to create 3000 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)
- Loudoun County, Virginia; Northern Virginia, statewide Reference figure
notus.org. Loudoun, Prince William and Fairfax counties are home to more than 300 data centers: 300 facilities. Loudoun County, Virginia; Northern Virginia, statewide, 2026. notus.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Alabama News item
Public Service Commission opens public comment about how it should evaluate data center contracts - Alabama Daily News. The Alabama Public Service Commission voted unanimously to develop procedures and standards for reviewing large load data center contracts under a new law requiring data centers to pay full electricity costs. The PSC will hold a public comment period and adopt an official procedure by October 1, 2026. Alabama Daily News, 2026-07-09. Alabama Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Data centers dominated 2026 session – lawmakers answered with 3-year tax incentive pause - Arizona Capitol Times. Arizona lawmakers passed a 3 year pause on data center tax incentives during the 2026 legislative session after data centers dominated discussion. This statewide action restricts tax benefits for new projects. Arizona Capitol Times, 2026-07-09. Arizona Capitol Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Connecticut News item
New Haven weighs 12-month moratorium on data center development - Hartford Business Journal. New Haven is considering a 12 month moratorium on data center development. The action would pause new projects while the city deliberates policy. Hartford Business Journal, 2026-07-09. Hartford Business Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Sarasota County backs moratorium on large AI data centers. Sarasota County Commission unanimously directs staff to implement one year moratorium on large scale data centers. www.heraldtribune.com, 2026-07-09. www.heraldtribune.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Sarasota County blocks hyperscale data centers for at least one year - ABC7 WWSB. Sarasota County voted to halt acceptance of large data center proposals for at least one year, citing utility and environmental concerns, and commissioners indicated interest in a permanent ban. ABC7 WWSB, 2026-07-09. ABC7 WWSB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Local Businessman Says an AI Data Center Could Be a Good Thing for the City - KPVI. A local Idaho businessman voices support for an AI data center development. KPVI, 2026-07-09. KPVI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Residents sue to stop Sangamon County data center. Waverly residents sued Sangamon County to overturn its approval of a CyrusOne data center, claiming the April 7 approval was misdated and lacked rational basis under zoning law. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com, 2026-07-09. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kansas News item
20MW data center eyed in Parsons, Kansas - Data Center Dynamics. HyperDataGrid seeks to develop a 20MW high density liquid cooled data center in Parsons, Kansas; city approved purchase option agreement. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-09. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Maryland County Adopts a Two-year Moratorium on Data Center Development - Inside Climate News. A county in Maryland has adopted a moratorium that pauses data center development for two years. Inside Climate News, 2026-07-09. Inside Climate News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Missoula Co. unanimously passes 1 year moratorium on data centers - NBC Montana. Missoula County commissioners unanimously approve one year moratorium on all new AI data center projects; Krambu Bonner proposal withdrawn. NBC Montana, 2026-07-09. NBC Montana local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Opposition erupts as Yellowstone County files suit over data center initiative - Billings Gazette. Yellowstone County filed suit in opposition to a data center initiative. Legal action has been taken against the initiative. Billings Gazette, 2026-07-09. Billings Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Missoula County adopts temporary moratorium on data centers - Montana Free Press. Missoula County adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers. The action restricts new data center development in the county. Montana Free Press, 2026-07-09. Montana Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Data centers can guzzle serious water. As some Nebraskans worry, tech giants seek solutions. - Nebraska Examiner. An article reports on data center water consumption concerns in Nebraska and tech companies' efforts to address the issue. The piece examines environmental impacts of data center expansion. Nebraska Examiner, 2026-07-09. Nebraska Examiner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
New Mexico AG to investigate ‘alleged fraudulent’ letters supporting Project Jupiter data center - Source New Mexico. New Mexico attorney general opens investigation into fraudulent public comments on Project Jupiter data center air quality permit. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-09. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Clark County Next to Consider Data Center Restrictions - NVBEX. Clark County commissioners plan to consider new data center restrictions regarding power, water, and growth approval guidelines. NVBEX, 2026-07-09. NVBEX local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
How a data center dodged paying sales tax on millions of dollars in computers - Buffalo News. Report on a data center evading sales tax on computer equipment; likely a Buffalo area facility and tax jurisdiction issue. Buffalo News, 2026-07-09. Buffalo News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- ON News item
Application for 250MW data center in Ontario interconnect queue, local authority says no application received - Data Center Dynamics. Developer Napanee Environmental Complex filed interconnect application with IESO for 250MW Napanee Data Park in Greater Napanee, Ontario with Q1 2028 target, but local officials say no application received. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-09. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
NASH, Texas - Proposals for large scale AI Data Centers in Bowie County, Texas are facing community and political resistance.. Large scale AI data center proposals in Bowie County, Texas face community and political resistance. www.facebook.com, 2026-07-09. www.facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
How Northern Virginia Became ‘Data Center Alley’ - News of the United States - NOTUS. Northern Virginia data center concentration risks decline as public opposition grows; region home to over 300 data centers, 200 more planned. News of the United States - NOTUS, 2026-07-09. News of the United States - NOTUS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa Timeline entry
Cedar Rapids Third Data Center (Southwest Side). The newly approved facility would be about the size of half a Target Supercenter; facility location at 1515 33rd Ave. SW The record reads reported, reported July 9, 2026. cbs2iowa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Iowa Timeline entry
Cedar Rapids Third Data Center (Southwest Side). This area has been zoned for industrial use since early 2000s The record reads reported, reported July 9, 2026. cbs2iowa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Illinois Timeline entry
Sangamon County Data Center. Waverly residents filed a lawsuit July 6 against Sangamon County and the Sangamon County Board seeking to overturn the county's approval of the CyrusOne data center The record reads reported, reported July 9, 2026. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Illinois Timeline entry
Sangamon County Data Center. Sangamon County Board approved a resolution for the CyrusOne data center April 7 The record reads reported, reported July 9, 2026. www.springfieldbusinessjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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