July 30, 2026
51 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. 10005, Data Center Resource Disclosure Act. H.B. 10005 was introduced in the House. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10005, Data Center Resource Disclosure Act. H.B. 10005 went to committee in the House. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
S. 5199, GRID Savings Act of 2026 Guarding Ratepayers from Increased Demand-costs Savings Act of 2026. S. 5199 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
S. 5199, GRID Savings Act of 2026 Guarding Ratepayers from Increased Demand-costs Savings Act of 2026. S. 5199 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10004, Defending Our Energy and Water Act. H.R. 10004 was introduced in the House. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10004, Defending Our Energy and Water Act. H.R. 10004 went to committee in the House. 2026-07-30. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Oregon Jurisdiction event
Salem. Kotek directed the state to stop the sale of state owned land in southeast Salem for a data center project on July 30 statesmanjournal.com local outlet (content date)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Box Elder County. O'Leary Digital filed a response asking the 1st District Court in Brigham City to dismiss the lawsuit over Box Elder County's rejection of the Stratos referendum, arguing that the county's two Stratos resolutions were administrative and cannot be put to voters. ksl.com local outlet (content date)
- Wisconsin Statement
Brendan Conway, We Energies spokesperson. No costs to serve data centers will be shifted to other customers Said July 30, 2026, TMJ4 News. TMJ4 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
Brendan Conway, We Energies spokesperson. Data centers have to pay their full costs under the data center rate structure Said July 30, 2026, TMJ4 News. TMJ4 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Oregon Timeline entry
Oakline at Mill Creek. Governor Tina Kotek directed the Department of Administrative Services to terminate the sale of 32 acres of state land at Mill Creek to Verrus. The record reads proposed, July 30, 2026. KATU local outlet (content date)
- Alabama Jurisdiction event
Alabama. Alabama Power made a data center contract publicly available with redacted sections wbrc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Tooele County. Tooele County community members are weighing in on how the county should prepare for future data centers and other large developments as leaders consider new zoning rules. kutv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Sierra Club challenges environmental review for Vantage Data Centers Port Washington campus dailycardinal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Oracle is involved in a lawsuit against state regulators over tougher financial metrics and collateral requirements to cover infrastructure costs tmj4.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Wisconsin Jurisdiction event
Wisconsin. Wisconsin Public Service Commission and state regulators say ratepayers will not face bill increases because of data centers tmj4.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage Data Centers is building a $15 billion hyper scale AI facility in Port Washington: 15,000,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Transmission costs are estimated at $1.5 billion in high voltage lines needed to move all that power: 1,500,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage estimates it will invest $5 billion in energy infrastructure, including solar, wind and battery storage: 5,000,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. The Port Washington facility will require 1,400 megawatts of power: 1,400 MW. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. Vantage says it is paying for the buildout of 2,000 megawatts of energy: 2,000 MW. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI Reference figure
TMJ4 News. The data center facility will consume more energy than 1.3 million Wisconsin homes: 1,300,000 homes. Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI, 2026. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Alabama News item
Public can read Alabama Power’s data center contract, just not parts that could affect bill - WBRC 6 News. Alabama Power released a data center contract for public review with certain provisions redacted from disclosure. The action reflects regulatory oversight of utility agreements on data centers. WBRC 6 News, 2026-07-30. WBRC 6 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Columbia County Google data center to be one of largest in the country - Yahoo. A new Google data center is coming to Columbia County, Georgia, described as one of the largest in the country, after more than a year in development. Yahoo, 2026-07-30. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Crusoe partners with Aalo on nuclear-powered AI data center deployment at Idaho National Lab - Data Center Dynamics. Crusoe partnered with Aalo to deploy a nuclear powered AI data center at Idaho National Lab. The project combines commercial AI infrastructure with federal nuclear research facilities. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-07-30. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Lex Developments files AI data center reconsideration request, accuses Pocatello of due process violations - Idaho State Journal. Idaho State Journal reports Lex Developments filed an AI data center reconsideration request and accused Pocatello of due process violations. The filing indicates ongoing dispute over a proposed project. Idaho State Journal, 2026-07-30. Idaho State Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Aalo, Crusoe Plan 2027 INL Demonstration Pairing Nuclear Power and AI Data Center Load - POWER Magazine. Aalo and Crusoe plan a 2027 demonstration pairing nuclear power with an AI data center load at or near the Idaho National Laboratory. The project represents a proposed partnership combining renewable energy and computing infrastructure. POWER Magazine, 2026-07-30. POWER Magazine local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Guest opinion: Data centers aren’t draining the Mountain West - Daily Inter Lake. A guest opinion argues that data centers are not draining the Mountain West. The opinion disputes claims about data center environmental impacts in the region. Daily Inter Lake, 2026-07-30. Daily Inter Lake local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Decatur residents raise concerns at data center town hall - wandtv.com. Residents of Decatur raised concerns about a data center project at a town hall meeting. The item records public input on a data center development. wandtv.com, 2026-07-30. wandtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- MB News item
Opinion: Use it twice: a data centre we could support - Winnipeg Free Press. Winnipeg Free Press publishes an opinion piece about supporting a reusable data centre project. The article advocates for a data centre development that could be utilized multiple times. Winnipeg Free Press, 2026-07-30. Winnipeg Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Data center company acquires former Minnesota Star Tribune printing site in downtown Minneapolis - CBS News. Legacy Investing agreed to acquire the former Minnesota Star Tribune printing facility in Minneapolis and convert it to a 20 megawatt data center with mixed use components. CBS News, 2026-07-30. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
St. Louis board allows data center near Armory to move forward with new rules - STLPR. The St. Louis board approved a data center near the Armory to move forward with new rules. The board action permits the project to advance under updated conditions. STLPR, 2026-07-30. STLPR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Mississippi News item
MCC, Compass partnering to train Mississippians to fill data center jobs - Magnolia Tribune. Compass Datacenters and Meridian Community College launched a training program to prepare workers for data center jobs. Magnolia Tribune, 2026-07-30. Magnolia Tribune local outlet Also reported by datacentremagazine.com local outlet , PR Newswire local outlet (3 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
North Carolina Democrats push Duke to make its data center cost pledge legally binding - The Cool Down. North Carolina Governor Stein and Attorney General Jackson urge Duke Energy to make federal data center cost protections legally binding through state tariff rules. The Cool Down, 2026-07-30. The Cool Down local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Spotted: billboard slamming Kelly Ayotte over data center record - Granite Post News. Governor Kelly Ayotte faces criticism via billboard for not restricting data center expansion; opponent Cinde Warmington calls for state moratorium. Granite Post News, 2026-07-30. Granite Post News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Brian Cole: AI data center 'would be a win for New Hampshire' - C-SPAN. Brian Cole states that an AI data center would be beneficial for New Hampshire. The statement reflects support for data center development in the state. C-SPAN, 2026-07-30. C-SPAN local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Gov. Kevin Stitt addresses AI, data center policies during National Governors Association meeting - KOCO. Governor Kevin Stitt addressed AI and data center policies at the National Governors Association meeting. The statement reflects state level policy positions on data center development. KOCO, 2026-07-30. KOCO local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
AI, data center regulations big topics at OKC National Governors Association meeting - KOCO. AI and data center regulations were discussed at a National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City. The discussion indicates state level focus on data center policy. KOCO, 2026-07-30. KOCO local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Gov. Tina Kotek orders Oregon to withdraw land sale for Salem-area data center - KATU. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek ordered the state to cancel its land sale for the Verrus Oakline data center project near Salem. The decision follows significant community opposition over water, energy and infrastructure impacts. KATU, 2026-07-30. KATU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Salem residents rage against proposed data center and city NDA that kept plans secret - OregonLive.com. Salem residents expressed anger over a proposed data center project and a nondisclosure agreement that kept the project plans confidential from the public. Community opposition centers on concerns about the development. OregonLive.com, 2026-07-30. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Verrus surprised, disappointed by Kotek's move to block sale of 32-acres of land at Mill Creek Corporate Center - salemreporter.com. Governor Kotek blocked the sale of 32 acres at Mill Creek Corporate Center, surprising developer Verrus. The action affects the Oakline data center project's land acquisition plans. salemreporter.com, 2026-07-30. salemreporter.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Gov. Kotek orders state to cancel land sale for proposed $5B Salem data center - KGW. Governor Kotek ordered the state to cancel a land sale for a proposed $5 billion data center in Salem. The cancellation ends the state's involvement in the project. KGW, 2026-07-30. KGW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Hostility to data centers boils over at Oregon city council meeting - Seattle Red. Verrus's $5 billion Oakline data center project in Salem drew hostility at a July 30 city council meeting over lack of transparency and environmental concerns. The council voted to create a task force to study data centers and may ban the project or future NDAs. Seattle Red, 2026-07-30. Seattle Red local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon Gov. Kotek orders state to cancel land sale for Salem data center - OregonLive.com. Oregon Governor Kotek ordered the state to cancel a land sale for a Salem data center. This represents a jurisdiction level decision cancelling the Salem data center project. OregonLive.com, 2026-07-30. OregonLive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Oregon Gov. Kotek stops state from selling land for Salem data center - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Governor Tina Kotek announced July 30 2026 that she is canceling the sale of 32 acres of state owned property in southeast Salem at Mill Creek Corporate Center where developers planned a 5 billion dollar data center. The cancellation reflects community concerns about impacts on infrastructure and natural resources. OPB, 2026-07-30. OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- SK News item
Saskatoon chamber applauds 'prudent' study, moratorium on data centres - CBC. The Saskatoon chamber of commerce supports a study on data centres and a moratorium on new projects. This reflects local jurisdiction actions on data centre regulation. CBC, 2026-07-30. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Texas approves AI data center co-location next to wind farm, with curtailment caveats - utilitydive.com. Texas approved an AI data center co located next to a wind farm with curtailment requirements. A state or utility authority granted permission for the project. utilitydive.com, 2026-07-30. utilitydive.com trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Who approves large scale data centers in Utah? It depends on where it's proposed. Utah data center approvals vary by location; Tooele County weighs new zoning rules for data centers and other large developments. KUTV, 2026-07-30. KUTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Washington News item
Following the passage of a one year moratorium on new data centers, Mayor Lisa Brown is convening an internal work group to assist the City’s Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board and Plan Commission in evaluating the impacts of these facilities, wit - facebook.com. Following one year moratorium on new data centers, Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown convenes internal work group to evaluate facility impacts. facebook.com, 2026-07-30. facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Sierra Club challenges environmental review for proposed Wisconsin AI data center. Sierra Club lawsuit challenges environmental review for Vantage data center campus in Port Washington. The Daily Cardinal, 2026-07-30. The Daily Cardinal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Vantage data center energy costs: Who pays the bill in Port Washington, Wisconsin?. Wisconsin Public Service Commission examining whether ratepayers or data center operator pay for energy infrastructure costs; rates use special tariff structure. TMJ4 News, 2026-07-30. TMJ4 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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