July 22, 2026
56 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. 9825, Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026. H.B. 9825 was introduced in the House. 2026-07-22. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 9825, Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026. H.B. 9825 went to committee in the House. 2026-07-22. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Georgia Statement
unnamed OpenAI representative. OpenAI has not finalized how much water the campus will use or where it will come from Said July 22, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Savannah Morning News local outlet , Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet , spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet , YouTube video , wsav.com local outlet , Data Center Dynamics trade press , ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (10 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Effingham County Industrial Development Authority. OpenAI's property tax abatement was announced as 50 percent for 15 years; county records obtained by WTOC show a 37.5 percent reduction Said July 22, 2026, thecurrentga.org. thecurrentga.org local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Georgia Power. OpenAI will pay the full infrastructure and electric service costs to serve its facility Said July 22, 2026, PR Newswire. PR Newswire local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Georgia Power senior vice president. Aaron Mitchell, senior vice president of Strategic Growth for Georgia Power, praised OpenAI's leadership and commitment to responsible operation Said July 22, 2026, PR Newswire. PR Newswire local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Maryland Statement
Dean Rose, President of Frederick County School Board. School board recommended long term air quality monitoring, ongoing environmental noise studies and evaluating cumulative emissions from the campus Said July 22, 2026, GovTech. GovTech local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Maryland Statement
Dean Rose, President of Frederick County School Board, and community members. Community listening session at Carroll Manor Elementary on July 13 was attended by school board and about 100 members of the public who raised concerns about excessive noise and diesel generator pollution Said July 22, 2026, GovTech. GovTech local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Maryland Statement
President of Frederick County School Board, and Rae Gallagher, Vice President. Frederick County school board President Dean Rose and Vice President Rae Gallagher called for permanent buffer around Carroll Manor Elementary School in letter to county and state officials Said July 22, 2026, GovTech. GovTech local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- SK Statement
Shadow Minister for Energy and Resource Development. Shadow Minister Sally Housser said differing government messages added to public uncertainty about Moose Jaw project Said July 22, 2026, DiscoverHumboldt. DiscoverHumboldt local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- SK Statement
Moose Jaw North MLA and cabinet minister. Moose Jaw North MLA Tim McLeod indicated the lack of power allocation meant the Moose Jaw proposal would not proceed Said July 22, 2026, DiscoverHumboldt. DiscoverHumboldt local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- SK Statement
Premier of Saskatchewan. Premier Scott Moe said the province would not allocate power to the Moose Jaw data centre proposal Said July 22, 2026, DiscoverHumboldt. DiscoverHumboldt local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. 25 year agreement with Georgia Power The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI announced plans for a new project in Effingham County, Georgia, about 45 minutes outside of Savannah The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. The site is located just outside of Rincon in Effingham County The record reads approved, July 22, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Data center is scheduled to open in phases starting in 2028 The record reads approved, July 22, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI data center will comprise four buildings at Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub The record reads approved, July 22, 2026. thecurrentga.org local outlet (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Site is located at Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, approximately 12 miles northwest of the Port of Savannah The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Savannah Morning News local outlet , Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet , spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet , YouTube video , wsav.com local outlet , Data Center Dynamics trade press , ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (10 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 and finish by 2032, with operations planned from 2028; project discussions began in November 2023 (dates also on WTOC and the county video, card 3925) The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Savannah Morning News local outlet , Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet , spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet , YouTube video , wsav.com local outlet , Data Center Dynamics trade press , ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (10 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Campus will cover more than 1,400 acres on McCall Road in Effingham County The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Savannah Morning News local outlet , Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet , spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet , YouTube video , wsav.com local outlet , Data Center Dynamics trade press , ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (10 reports). (content date)
- Georgia Timeline entry
OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI proposes a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County The record reads proposed, July 22, 2026. YouTube video Also reported by Effingham Herald local outlet , WTOC local outlet , Savannah Morning News local outlet , Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet , spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet , YouTube video , wsav.com local outlet , Data Center Dynamics trade press , ledger-enquirer.com local outlet (10 reports). (content date)
- Colorado Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Colorado. Lochbuie approved a five year data center moratorium in July 2026, the longest active pause in Colorado rmpbs.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- California News item
As AI expands, California communities debate new data center projects - CBS News. California communities debate data center projects; Monterey Park voters ban new data centers; lawmakers weigh statewide regulations on water and energy disclosure. CBS News, 2026-07-22. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Data center proposed for Colorado Springs heading to the Planning Commission; here’s how to participate - Colorado Springs Gazette. Colorado Springs Planning Commission to hear arguments about proposed Project Taurus data center off Garden of the Gods Road corridor Thursday. Colorado Springs Gazette, 2026-07-22. Colorado Springs Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
‘Right under our noses’: Effingham residents push back on proposed OpenAI data center. Effingham County residents express concerns about public input process and job access for proposed OpenAI data center campus. WJCL, 2026-07-22. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI plans 3.2GW data center campus in Effingham County, Georgia. A data center campus that OpenAI plans in Effingham County, Georgia, would have 3.2 GW of capacity. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-22. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI plans to build a $20B data center campus in Effingham County. It could be Georgia's largest yet. OpenAI plans a $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County, 12 miles from the Port of Savannah, positioned by local water and power infrastructure. Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2026-07-22. Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI Effingham Data Center Open House: What to Expect. OpenAI holds open house for Project Camellia, $20 billion, 1,400 acre data center campus in Rincon; project in regulatory review stage. Effingham Herald, 2026-07-22. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI chooses Effingham County for massive project. OpenAI has chosen Effingham County, Georgia, for its first data center in the region, a project of about $20 billion in private capital expected to create 400 jobs. Savannah Morning News, 2026-07-22. Savannah Morning News local outlet Also reported by WABE local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI Plans $20B Data Center in Effingham County. OpenAI plans $20 billion, 1,400 acre data center campus in Effingham County with up to 1,000 permanent jobs and 3.2 gigawatts power from Georgia Power. Effingham Herald, 2026-07-22. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI announces plans for a new data center campus in Effingham County. OpenAI announces $20 billion Project Camellia data center campus in Effingham County with 400 long term jobs and potential for 40 percent property tax reduction. WTOC, 2026-07-22. WTOC local outlet Also reported by WJCL local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia Power to serve OpenAI project in Effingham County. Georgia Power announces OpenAI project in Effingham County with 3,200 MW demand, 1,000 MW flexible demand response, and 25 year agreement. PR Newswire, 2026-07-22. PR Newswire local outlet Also reported by wsav.com local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
$20 billion OpenAI data center to open in Effingham County. OpenAI is developing a $20 billion Project Camellia data center campus in Effingham County with a 50% tax abatement for 15 years, scheduled to launch in phases from 2028 to 2032 with 3.2 gigawatts of power. thecurrentga.org, 2026-07-22. thecurrentga.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
OpenAI plans $20 billion data center campus in Effingham County's Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub. OpenAI proposes a $20 billion data center campus covering more than 1,400 acres on McCall Road in Effingham County, Georgia, that would use 3,200 megawatts supplied by Georgia Power. YouTube, 2026-07-22. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
What to know about Council Bluffs data center zoning review - Daily Nonpareil. Council Bluffs, Iowa reviewed data center zoning regulations. Daily Nonpareil, 2026-07-22. Daily Nonpareil local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Johnson County proposes stricter data center ordinance - KCRG. Johnson County proposes stricter data center ordinance. The county is moving to add more restrictive rules for data center development. KCRG, 2026-07-22. KCRG local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Idaho just turned on a massive new solar farm. Meta has first dibs - Idaho Statesman. Idaho opened a massive new solar farm with Meta having first priority for power from it. The item reports on power infrastructure supporting a data center operator. Idaho Statesman, 2026-07-22. Idaho Statesman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Meta fights order to disclose job, power figures for $50B Louisiana data center - Straight Arrow. Meta is fighting an order to disclose job and power figures for its $50 billion Louisiana data center project. The case has become a test of public trust in the regulatory process for massive energy projects. Straight Arrow, 2026-07-22. Straight Arrow local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Massachusetts News item
Op-ed: Mass. needs a data center policy that protects ratepayers, not Beacon Hill deals - Sentinel and Enterprise. An opinion piece in the Sentinel and Enterprise calls for Massachusetts to adopt data center policy protecting ratepayers rather than Beacon Hill deals. The piece argues for transparent policy making. Sentinel and Enterprise, 2026-07-22. Sentinel and Enterprise local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Maryland School Board Calls for Data Center Buffer Zone - GovTech. Frederick County school board leadership called for a permanent buffer around Carroll Manor Elementary School as plans move forward for the Quantum Frederick Data Center Campus. The board requested air quality monitoring, noise studies, and cumulative emissions evaluation. GovTech, 2026-07-22. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Greensboro city leaders take a closer look at potential data center opportunities, impacts during work session - FOX8 WGHP. During a work session, city leaders in Greensboro, North Carolina, reviewed the possible opportunities and impacts of data centers. FOX8 WGHP, 2026-07-22. FOX8 WGHP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Pro-data center group trying to change opinions in NC with ad campaign - ncnewsline.com. A pro data center group is running an ad campaign to improve public opinion of data centers in North Carolina. The campaign reflects industry efforts to counter growing community opposition. ncnewsline.com, 2026-07-22. ncnewsline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
What is a data center? - The Clay County News. Clay County, Nebraska is considering a one year moratorium on new data center development. The article explains what data centers are and discusses impacts including electricity, water use, and employment. The Clay County News, 2026-07-22. The Clay County News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Growing demand for AI data centers sparks debate in New Hampshire - WMUR. Growing demand for AI data centers is sparking debate in New Hampshire. This indicates statewide discussion of data center policy and expansion. WMUR, 2026-07-22. WMUR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
New Mexico county adopts data center moratorium as residents protest Spaceport proposal - Source New Mexico. A New Mexico county adopted a data center moratorium amid resident protests over a Spaceport proposal. The action restricts data center development in the jurisdiction. Source New Mexico, 2026-07-22. Source New Mexico local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Henderson City Council rejects data center moratorium - Nevada Current. Henderson City Council rejected a proposed data center moratorium. The vote signals the council does not support restricting data center development. Nevada Current, 2026-07-22. Nevada Current local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
On Long Island, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers as Support Continues to Grow - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov). Governor Hochul signed an Executive Order creating the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers in New York, pausing permits for one year while developing regulatory framework. Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), 2026-07-22. Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
Henrietta town board discusses data center regulations - spectrumlocalnews.com. Henrietta, New York town board held public hearing on proposed data center regulations restricting locations to incentivized zones with utility capacity requirements. spectrumlocalnews.com, 2026-07-22. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Hillsboro’s Data Center Code Amendment Flunks the AI Test: Why Phase 1 Is an Exercise in Futility - The Hillsboro Herald. Hillsboro's data center code amendment called ineffective for AI infrastructure needs. The Hillsboro Herald, 2026-07-22. The Hillsboro Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Following data center boom, Oregon for first time considers charging use fees for undersea cables - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Oregon's Department of State Lands proposes new fees and rules for undersea fiber optic cables used by tech companies. The proposal triples application fees, adds compensation fees at three dollars per foot, and requires companies to submit emergency response plans. OPB (via Google News), 2026-07-22. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
How we reported the story about emissions from data center generators - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. OPB modeled air pollution from a cluster of 14 large Amazon data centers in Oregon's Lower Umatilla Basin, calculating that a region wide power outage could release about 9 tons of nitrogen oxide per hour, equivalent to emissions from 38,000 semi trucks and twice Oregon's hourly vehicle emissions. OPB (via Google News), 2026-07-22. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
OPB’s First Look: Data centers, diesel generators and air quality - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. OPB investigation found that Amazon's diesel generators at 14 hyperscale data centers in the Lower Umatilla Basin could emit twice as much pollution as all car and truck exhaust in Oregon if a major blackout occurred. Oregon air regulators have not modeled the potential risk from backup diesel generators at data centers. OPB (via Google News), 2026-07-22. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- SK News item
Sask. NDP questions transparency over proposed Saskatchewan data centres - DiscoverHumboldt. Saskatchewan NDP renewed calls for transparency on two data centre proposals: Moose Jaw, which was denied electrical capacity, and Rural Municipality of Sherwood, which is proceeding. The opposition criticized lack of public consultation. DiscoverHumboldt, 2026-07-22. DiscoverHumboldt local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Tennessee News item
Data center rules, rejected MOU: What you need to know about the Nashville Zoo and a data center project - News Channel 5 Nashville. Nashville Metro Council approved zoning changes, data center permit moratorium, and ban on largest facilities; Nashville Zoo rejected DC BLOX's proposed smaller data center compromise. News Channel 5 Nashville, 2026-07-22. News Channel 5 Nashville local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Kevin O'Leary's Utah Data Center Will Generate Its Own Power. O'Leary's Stratos data center will generate 3 to 9 gigawatts of power on site via natural gas, using closed loop cooling; developer claims independence from grid but claims conflict with Utah officials' assertions. Environment+Energy Leader, 2026-07-22. Environment+Energy Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Utah lawmakers say more info is needed as data center tax incentives come under scrutiny. Utah lawmakers are studying data center tax incentives after watchdog reports from Ohio and Indiana found taxpayers lost hundreds of millions to similar exemptions. A policy memo outlines options including repealing the exemption, converting it to a refund system, or requiring performance standards. KUTV, 2026-07-22. KUTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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