August 26, 2026

1. Delaware Bill event

   S.B. 312, An Act To Amend Title 9, Title 22, And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Data Centers.. S.B. 312 was signed. 2026-08-26. Delaware Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

2. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6251, Businesses: other; energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6251 was introduced in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

3. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6251, Businesses: other; energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6251 went to committee in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

4. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6252, Businesses: other; thermal impact assessment requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6252 was introduced in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

5. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6252, Businesses: other; thermal impact assessment requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6252 went to committee in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

6. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6265, Businesses: other; water and electricity usage reporting requirements for data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6265 was introduced in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

7. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6265, Businesses: other; water and electricity usage reporting requirements for data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6265 went to committee in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

8. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6264, Businesses: other; clean and renewable energy requirements for data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6264 was introduced in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

9. Michigan Bill event

   H.B. 6264, Businesses: other; clean and renewable energy requirements for data centers; provide for. Creates new act.. H.B. 6264 went to committee in the House. 2026-08-26. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

10. Arizona Jurisdiction event

    Pinal County. La Osa data center project opponents and supporters met at Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting on August 26, 2026 azcentral.com local outlet (content date)

11. Arizona Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

    Pima County. On Aug. 26, Pima County Board of Health passed unanimous motion advising supervisors to adopt the 120 day moratorium to prevent irrevocable public harm. tucson.com local outlet (content date)

12. Federal Jurisdiction event

    United States (federal). Trump issued an Executive Order on August 26, 2026, restricting foreign produced bulk power system electrical equipment datacenterknowledge.com trade press (content date)

13. Arizona Statement

    Neighbors raised concerns about water, air quality, noise, wildlife and property values Said August 26, 2026, AZ Family. AZ Family local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

14. Colorado Statement

    Eric Bellas, Fremont County Attorney. No inquiries have been made to Fremont County for data center projects Said August 26, 2026, Canon City Daily Record. Canon City Daily Record local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

15. Colorado Statement

    research firm. Magellan Strategies survey conducted August 26 to September 2 with 1,389 Colorado registered voters Said August 26, 2026, Westword. Westword local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

16. Connecticut Statement

    President Donald Trump said if he were a mayor or governor with a chance to land a big data center he would absolutely want it because the jobs and taxes paid are enormous Said August 26, 2026, CTPost. CTPost national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

17. Delaware Statement

    Dustyn Thompson, Sierra Club Delaware Chapter Director, stated data centers are an existential threat to communities and environment Said August 26, 2026, CleanTechnica. CleanTechnica local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

18. Georgia Statement

    Scott Johnson, Columbia County Manager, said the goal is to find innovative ways to grow the economy, protect residents, and reduce the burden of property taxes through the partnership Said August 26, 2026, WJBF. WJBF national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. Georgia Statement

    Peter Hubbard, Georgia Public Service Commissioner, stated data centers contribute to rising power bills and energy should come from lower cost resources Said August 26, 2026, The Atlanta Voice. The Atlanta Voice local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. Georgia Statement

    Doug Duncan, Columbia County Chairman, said the county is building a partnership that has the potential to generate billions of dollars in revenue for Columbia County and provide meaningful property tax relief for homeowners Said August 26, 2026, WJBF. WJBF national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. Georgia Statement

    finance assistant for Peter Hubbard and member of Atlanta People's Campaign. Jovan Davis stated data centers use significant water with no set regulatory framework or restrictions in Georgia Said August 26, 2026, The Atlanta Voice. The Atlanta Voice local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

22. Indiana Statement

    Jo Borrás, Electrek, citing Dominion Energy. Dominion Energy Virginia proposed first base rate increase since 1992, adding approximately $8.51 per month in 2026, driven largely by data center infrastructure. Said August 26, 2026, Electrek. Electrek local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

23. Indiana Statement

    initial reports. Summer derecho on August 11 left approximately 370,000 people without power in Gary, Indiana region served by NIPSCO. Said August 26, 2026, Electrek. Electrek local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

24. Indiana Statement

    Social media reports and Instagram creator victoria_phd. Data centers in Gary region reportedly maintained power during extended residential outage, raising concerns about grid prioritization. Said August 26, 2026, Electrek. Electrek local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

25. Indiana Statement

    NIPSCO, reports. As of August 20, more than 63,000 Gary residents remained without power following derecho. Said August 26, 2026, Electrek. Electrek local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

26. Michigan Statement

    U.S. Representative (R-MI). Rep. Tom Barrett voted against subsidizing a data facility in Grand Rapids in 2015 Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

27. Michigan Statement

    U.S. Representative (R-MI). Barrett supported One Big Beautiful Bill Act which extended corporate tax benefits for AI companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

28. Michigan Statement

    U.S. Representative (R-MI). Barrett backed SPEED Act permitting bill that would reduce federal environmental reviews for data centers Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

29. Missouri Statement

    Maryville City Councilwoman. Erin Allen expressed concerns about water sourcing from Mozingo Lake for White Cloud Acres project Said August 26, 2026, Northwest Missourian. Northwest Missourian local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

30. Missouri Statement

    Nodaway County resident. Scott Wilson expressed concerns about city water supply to White Cloud Acres project Said August 26, 2026, Northwest Missourian. Northwest Missourian local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

31. Mississippi Statement

    A separate review by EmPower Analytics Group concluded that swapping 69 temporary turbines for 41 permanent ones would still increase local air pollution and disproportionately affect Black communities Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

32. Mississippi Statement

    landowner. Krystal Polk said her family used the property to raise livestock, grow food, and host holidays and milestone celebrations in Southaven, and those conditions have been replaced by nonstop noise and concerns about air quality from a power plant that serves Musk's SpaceXAI data centers Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

33. Mississippi Statement

    Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said the developments represent more than $20 billion in investment Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

34. Mississippi Statement

    company statement. SpaceXAI said in a July press release that it intends to invest millions in sound walls and silencers using advanced quieting technologies Said August 26, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

35. New Hampshire Statement

    A National Republican Senatorial Committee memo warned that Americans' attitudes toward data centers have turned toxic, with internal polls showing data centers are as popular as spent nuclear waste. Said August 26, 2026, MS NOW. MS NOW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

36. New Hampshire Statement

    President Trump said in an interview that communities that do not take a data center are making a mistake. Said August 26, 2026, MS NOW. MS NOW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

37. New Hampshire Statement

    Steve Benen, MSNBC reporter. Democratic attorneys general from 14 states are pushing back against the EPA's plan. Said August 26, 2026, MS NOW. MS NOW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

38. New Hampshire Statement

    Steve Benen, MSNBC reporter. Under the EPA's approach, residents in local communities might lose the ability to raise concerns about data centers before permits are approved and construction starts. Said August 26, 2026, MS NOW. MS NOW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

39. Ohio Statement

    Johnathan Newman, State Representative (R Troy), voted in support of House Bill 646 Said August 26, 2026, Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Not on the record: the record holds H.B. 646 and no roll call on it. Read from the statement's words: Johnathan Newman voted for House Bill 646. The record holds the bill and no roll call on it.

    Bill data from LegiScan, licensed CC BY 4.0. The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill.

40. Oregon Statement

    ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze obtained exclusive access inside a Google data center Said August 26, 2026, Central Oregon Daily. Central Oregon Daily local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

41. South Dakota Statement

    Amanda Potter and Jeff Shelton. The pledge commits signers to draft data center regulations before the first day of the 2027 legislative session in January. Said August 26, 2026, Argus Leader. Argus Leader local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

42. South Dakota Statement

    A group of South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates signed a pledge to establish protections against data centres. Said August 26, 2026, Dakota News Now. Dakota News Now local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

43. South Dakota Statement

    South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates. The pledge identifies tax incentives for data centres as an unacceptable policy issue. Said August 26, 2026, Dakota News Now. Dakota News Now local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

44. South Dakota Statement

    Gabriel Brito, Sioux Falls Argus Leader. Amanda Potter, Democratic candidate for HD-9, and Jeff Shelton, Democratic candidate for SD-32, started the Data Center Accountability Pledge. Said August 26, 2026, Argus Leader. Argus Leader local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

45. South Dakota Statement

    Joel Arends, Lincoln County commissioner, proposed a moratorium to pause hyperscale data center development and allow time for local government understanding Said August 26, 2026, Sioux Falls Live. Sioux Falls Live local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

46. South Dakota Statement

    District 11 House candidate. Sonja Mentzer, Democratic candidate for District 11 house seat, said millions of dollars from data centres flowed into races in the June primary. Said August 26, 2026, Dakota News Now. Dakota News Now local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

47. South Dakota Statement

    Amanda Potter and Jeff Shelton. The pledge includes a refusal to take money from individuals or organizations interested in data center development. Said August 26, 2026, Argus Leader. Argus Leader local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

48. South Dakota Statement

    Amanda Potter, District 9 House candidate, said data centres at the hyper scale level are a top issue on voters' minds. Said August 26, 2026, Dakota News Now. Dakota News Now local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

49. Utah Statement

    commentary author, citing China policy. China planning to power data centers with at least 80 percent clean energy by 2030 Said August 26, 2026, Utah News Dispatch. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

50. West Virginia Statement

    West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced plan to dedicate 50% of revenue from approved hyperscale data center projects to reducing and eliminating state personal income tax Said August 26, 2026, WPEC. WPEC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

51. West Virginia Statement

    Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Governor. West Virginia plan directs 30% of data center revenue to counties for schools and local government, 10% to all 55 counties, and 10% to infrastructure upgrades Said August 26, 2026, WPEC. WPEC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

52. West Virginia Statement

    West Virginia House Minority Leader Sean Hornbuckle said law should be amended to allow some local control over data center development Said August 26, 2026, WPEC. WPEC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

53. Alabama Jurisdiction event

    Alabama. New Alabama law setting rules for hyperscale data centers effective October 1st tuscaloosathread.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

54. Alabama Jurisdiction event

    Anniston. Anniston Planning Commission directed to study data center issues and present recommendations within six months including appropriate locations, minimum lot sizes, electrical demand, water consumption, cooling systems, stormwater impacts, backup generators, noise and lighting standards, and neighborhood compatibility. wbrc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

55. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

    Arkansas. Proposed data center ordinance received first reading arktimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

56. Arizona Jurisdiction event

    Pinal County. Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 against rezoning land for Vermaland data center project south of Eloy azfamily.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

57. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware enacted comprehensive ratepayer protections and data center guidelines wdel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

58. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Governor Matt Meyer enacted sweeping data center cost and energy laws coasttv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

59. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware governor signed legislation requiring data centers to pay their fair share whyy.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

60. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware enacted bring your own energy policy with clean energy requirements for data centers cleantechnica.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

61. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware Public Service Commission given more oversight to limit rate hikes and increase utility transparency cleantechnica.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

62. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware law requires data centers to pay their fair share of electricity bills and fund necessary infrastructure upgrades cleantechnica.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

63. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation requiring data centers to build clean energy to power their facilities cleantechnica.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

64. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Martin County. Any proposed moratorium ordinance would require two public hearings before implementation. cbs12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

65. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Martin County. County staff and attorney are expected to return with information about county authority to impose a moratorium, including potential legal questions involving state laws SB 180 and SB 484. cbs12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

66. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Martin County. Martin County commissioners voted to have staff return with a proposal for a possible one year moratorium on large scale hyperscale data center development. cbs12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

67. Georgia Jurisdiction event

    Columbia County. Economic Development Authority of Columbia County is working with Google on a Memorandum of Understanding for a data center partnership yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

68. Georgia Jurisdiction event

    Atlanta. Atlanta City Council introduced new legislation aimed at regulating local data centers and eliminating their tax breaks theatlantavoice.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

69. Iowa Jurisdiction event

    Linn County. Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency board unanimously directed staff to prepare resolution requiring commercial sites including data centers to sort waste before landfill delivery thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

70. Iowa Jurisdiction event

    Clinton. Possible second work session scheduled for September 2 to continue reviewing ordinance kwqc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

71. Iowa Jurisdiction event

    Clinton. Clinton city council will hold work session on proposed amendments to data center regulations kwqc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

72. Kansas Jurisdiction event

    Ottawa. Ottawa city commissioners took no action on Ottawa United initiative petition for data center ordinance based on city attorney opinion that petition is administrative in nature kshb.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

73. Kansas Jurisdiction event

    El Dorado. Butler County District Judge declared El Dorado initiative petition as legislative; city commissioners voted to place proposed ordinance on November ballot on Tuesday after August 21, 2026 kshb.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

74. Kansas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    El Dorado. El Dorado Protect the Heartland group proposed ordinance banning high impact data centers and certain battery storage systems kshb.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

75. Kansas Jurisdiction event

    Emporia. Emporia residents submitted initiative petition for high impact data center ordinance; Lyon County District Court ordered placement on November ballot on August 20, 2026 kshb.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

76. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event

    Massachusetts. Ballot initiative in Massachusetts on data center policy boston.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

77. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    Independence. Independence councilman faces recall over data center vote kctv5.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

78. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    Missouri. City hired HDR Engineering in 2024 for $156,879 to carry out construction and planning for Water Treatment Plant nwmissourinews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

79. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    Missouri. Maryville City Council approved $9,780 contract amendment with HDR Engineering for impact study on White Cloud Acres data center effects nwmissourinews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

80. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    Missouri. Nodaway Says No, a group against local data center development, is active nwmissourinews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

81. Missouri Jurisdiction event

    Missouri. Maryville City Council meeting held to hear resident concerns about White Cloud Acres data center and natural gas energy plant nwmissourinews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

82. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

    Southaven. Department of Justice separately sought to intervene and have the case thrown out, arguing that the matter touches on national security and Mississippi's legal permitting process thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

83. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

    Southaven. In June, SpaceXAI asked that the lawsuit be dismissed thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

84. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

    Southaven. In April, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and other organizations sued xAI and its subsidiary, MZX Tech, alleging that the plant emits significant amounts of harmful pollutants thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

85. North Dakota Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    North Dakota. Proposed moratorium on data center development did not advance in Legislative Management committee devilslakejournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

86. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

    North Dakota. North Dakota lawmakers advanced proposal to ban nondisclosure agreements for data centers and other industrial developments through June 30 2027 devilslakejournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

87. Ohio Jurisdiction event

    Ohio. First Commission meeting must occur 45 days after bill's effective date ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

88. Ohio Jurisdiction event

    Ohio. Commission must submit findings and legislative recommendations not more than six months after effective date ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

89. Ohio Jurisdiction event

    Ohio. Commission members appointed by Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

90. Ohio Jurisdiction event

    Ohio. House Bill 646 establishes the Ohio Data Center Study Commission within the Department of Development ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

91. ON Jurisdiction event

    Ontario. City of Cambridge wants province to expedite Data Centre Playbook ctvnews.ca national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

92. Oregon Jurisdiction event

    Oregon. Discussion of a 25 megawatt limit for data centers toledoblade.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

93. Oregon Jurisdiction event

    Oregon. Oregon voters will decide in November on whether to allow data centers in their community toledoblade.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

94. South Dakota Jurisdiction event

    South Dakota. Lincoln County Commission and Sioux Falls City Council agreed to meet again on the last Tuesday in October 2026 siouxfallslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

95. SK Jurisdiction event

    Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan premier says guidelines on future data centres will be announced in the next 24 hours guelph.ctvnews.ca national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

96. Tennessee Jurisdiction event

    Tennessee. TVA signed Trump administration Ratepayer Protection Pledge requiring data centers to cover infrastructure costs yellowhammernews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

97. Tennessee Jurisdiction event

    Tennessee. TVA Board approved rate structure separating data centers from traditional manufacturing yellowhammernews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

98. Federal Jurisdiction event

    United States (federal). The Trump administration EPA plans to eliminate a federal requirement that states publicize and solicit public input on applications for air pollution permits for data centers and power plants. ms.now local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

99. Federal Jurisdiction event

    United States (federal). PJM's first Critical Issue Fast Path process for large loads produced 12 proposals, all of which were voted down datacenterknowledge.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

100. Federal Jurisdiction event

     United States (federal). PJM's capacity auction left a 6.8 GW capacity shortfall for the 2028/29 delivery year datacenterknowledge.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

101. Alberta, statewide Reference figure

     EnergyNow. Pembina Pipeline and partners announced plans to build the 4.6 billion dollar Greenlight Electricity Centre, a 932 megawatt natural gas fired plant in Sturgeon County: 932 MW. Alberta, statewide, 2026. EnergyNow local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

102. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA Reference figure

     thegazette.com. Joe Horaney, interim executive director, said landfill took in approximately 40 million pounds of data center waste in most recent fiscal year: 40,000,000 pounds. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA, 2026. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

103. Maryland, statewide Reference figure

     WYPR. In summer 2024, capacity prices jumped 568% and have hit record highs in every auction since: 568 percent. Maryland, statewide, 2026. WYPR local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

104. Maryville, Nodaway County, MO Reference figure

     Northwest Missourian. Maryville Water Treatment Plant project valued at $50 million: 50,000,000 USD. Maryville, Nodaway County, MO, 2026. Northwest Missourian local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

105. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN Reference figure

     Electrek. National average residential electricity rate hit 17.45 cents per kilowatt hour in January 2026, a 9.5 percent increase year over year.: 17.45 cents per kilowatt hour. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN, 2026. Electrek local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

106. Michigan, statewide; Mason, MI Reference figure

     Yahoo. Proposed data center project in Mason would cover 400 acres of farmland: 400 acres. Michigan, statewide; Mason, MI, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

107. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 71% of Democrats opposed additional data centers and 61% of independents and 53% of Republicans favored limits when resource tradeoffs were presented: 71 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

108. Effingham County, Georgia Reference figure

     WJCL. OpenAI data center project is valued at 20 billion dollars.: 20,000,000,000 dollars. Effingham County, Georgia, 2026. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

109. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Yahoo Finance. Electric power generation for AI data centers in seven U.S. states withdraws 3.4 trillion gallons of freshwater annually: 3,400,000,000,000 gallons. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

110. Port Washington, WI Reference figure

     NBC26. Former data center developer donated $100,000 sculpture to Coal Dock Park: 100,000 USD. Port Washington, WI, 2026. NBC26 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

111. Atlanta, Fulton County, GA Reference figure

     The Atlanta Voice. 201 data centers in Atlanta and Metro area according to Data Center Map: 201 count. Atlanta, Fulton County, GA, 2026. The Atlanta Voice local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

112. Alberta, statewide Reference figure

     EnergyNow. Alberta government has set a goal of attracting 100 billion dollars in investment by 2030: 100,000,000,000 dollars. Alberta, statewide, 2026. EnergyNow local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

113. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Behind the meter natural gas is projected to account for 40 percent of all data centers power by 2030: 40 percent. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

114. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA Reference figure

     thegazette.com. Agency collects 85 dollars per ton for bulky waste, with additional charge if load contains divertible materials like cardboard: 85 dollars per ton. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA, 2026. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

115. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA Reference figure

     thegazette.com. QTS and Google data center sites contributed approximately 20,000 tons of waste to landfill in fiscal year 2026: 20,000 tons. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA, 2026. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

116. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Meta data center in New Albany, Ohio powered by 400MW of dedicated natural gas turbines: 400 MW. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

117. Minnehaha County and Lincoln County, SD Reference figure

     Argus Leader. 19 Democratic candidates from around the state have signed the pledge so far.: 19 candidates. Minnehaha County and Lincoln County, SD, 2026. Argus Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

118. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Behind the meter natural gas is projected to account for 40% of all data centers' power by 2030: 40 percent. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

119. Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, PA Reference figure

     Lehighvalleylive.com. Slate Belt Holdings offered $50 million in local incentives to township if the data center campus reaches two gigawatts of computing capacity: 50,000,000 USD. Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, PA, 2026. Lehighvalleylive.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

120. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 12% answered neither or said the choice depended on circumstances: 12 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

121. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 57% of registered Arizona voters oppose additional large data centers: 57 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

122. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide Reference figure

     Yellowhammer News. More than 4100 megawatts of new TVA owned generation currently under construction: 4,100 MW. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide, 2026. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

123. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. VA2 data center in Loudoun County could inflict $53 million to $99 million per year in health related damages in surrounding community: 53,000,000 to 99,000,000 USD. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

124. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Amazon data center in Texas powered by its own natural gas plant could emit up to 33 million tons of carbon dioxide a year: 33,000,000 tons a year. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

125. Alberta, statewide Reference figure

     EnergyNow. A 1 GW AI data centre requires US $38 billion in upfront capital expenditure and US $0.9 billion in annual operating expenses: 38,000,000,000 USD. Alberta, statewide, 2026. EnergyNow local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

126. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 30% of registered Arizona voters support additional large data centers: 30 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

127. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Yahoo Finance. Virginia's data center corridor added another 753 billion gallons in 2024: 753,000,000,000 gallons. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

128. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 61% favor limiting additional data center development when water, electricity and infrastructure costs are included: 61 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

129. Effingham County, Georgia Reference figure

     WJCL. Georgia Power promised added revenue from large load growth will hold typical residential bill at least 15 dollars per month below what it otherwise would be from 2029 through 2031.: 15 dollars per month. Effingham County, Georgia, 2026. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

130. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN Reference figure

     Electrek. In Virginia, data centers consume more than one in four kilowatt hours (over 25 percent) generated in the state.: 25 percent. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN, 2026. Electrek local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

131. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. VA2 data center in Loudoun County could inflict 53 million to 99 million dollars per year in health related damages: 53,000,000 to 99,000,000 dollars a year. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

132. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 22% somewhat supported additional data center development: 22 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

133. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Meta data center in New Albany Ohio powered by 400 megawatts of dedicated natural gas turbines enough energy to power over 300,000 homes: 400 MW. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

134. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN Reference figure

     Electrek. Data centers drove half of all US electricity demand growth in 2025.: 50 percent. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN, 2026. Electrek local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

135. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN Reference figure

     Electrek. AI data centers are expected to triple their share of US electricity consumption from 4.4 percent in 2023 to 12 percent by 2028.: 4.4 percent. Gary, Indiana, Lake County, IN, 2026. Electrek local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

136. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. 70% of Americans oppose building a data center near them: 70 percent. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

137. Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Herald/Review Media. 35% somewhat opposed additional data center development: 35 percent. Arizona, statewide, 2026. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

138. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Utah is one of just five states accounting for 83 percent of behind the meter natural gas generation for data centers: 83 percent. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

139. CT Reference figure

     CTPost. Oracle, Meta, Google, Amazon and Microsoft expect to plunge more than $700 billion into data centers in the U.S. this year: 700,000,000,000 USD. CT, 2026. CTPost national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

140. Southaven, Mississippi Reference figure

     Yahoo. More than 1,400 people have signed a petition from the resident led Safe and Sound Coalition demanding that the plant be closed: 1,400 signatures. Southaven, Mississippi, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

141. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Yahoo Finance. U.S. data centers have roughly 650,000 acre feet of indirect consumptive use nationally according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory data: 650,000 acre feet. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

142. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide Reference figure

     Yellowhammer News. TVA approved fiscal year 2027 budget with over 13 billion dollars in planned investments through fiscal year 2029: 13,000,000,000 dollars. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide, 2026. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

143. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide Reference figure

     Yellowhammer News. 3000 megawatts of generation under evaluation by TVA: 3,000 MW. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide, 2026. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

144. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide Reference figure

     Yellowhammer News. TVA 2026 Integrated Resource Plan projects region could need 11 to 32 gigawatts additional capacity by 2040: 11 to 32 gigawatts. Tennessee Valley Region, Statewide, 2026. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

145. Ohio, statewide Reference figure

     Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Roughly 200 data centers operating in Ohio according to some estimates: 200 count. Ohio, statewide, 2026. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

146. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide Reference figure

     Yahoo Finance. California's data center power generators withdrew about 1.4 trillion gallons in 2024: 1,400,000,000,000 gallons. California, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Arizona, statewide, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

147. Utah, statewide Reference figure

     Utah News Dispatch. Utah is one of just five states accounting for 83% of behind the meter natural gas generation for data centers, the others being Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming: 83 percent. Utah, statewide, 2026. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

148. AB News item

     DATA CENTRES: How Quickly Can AI Data Centres be Built in Alberta? – Yogi Schulz - EnergyNow. An article by analyst Yogi Schulz examines supply chain bottlenecks delaying AI data centre construction in Alberta, detailing capital costs of $38 billion for a 1 GW facility and lead times for GPUs, CPUs, memory, and turbines. EnergyNow, 2026-08-26. EnergyNow local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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149. AB News item

     As AI Data Centre Backlash Builds, What Will Smith Do? - The Tyee. Public backlash is building against AI data centres in Alberta, raising questions about government response. The article examines the political context as projects face growing opposition. The Tyee, 2026-08-26. The Tyee local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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150. Alabama News item

     City of Anniston adopts resolution that establishes temporary moratorium on data centers within regulatory jurisdiction - WBRC. City of Anniston adopted a 12 month moratorium on data center permitting and directed planning commission to study impacts. WBRC, 2026-08-26. WBRC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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151. Alabama News item

     Brookwood residents can discuss data center project at council meeting - The Tuscaloosa News. Brookwood city council meeting September 1 to address public questions about proposed 2 million square foot Applied Digital data center project. The Tuscaloosa News, 2026-08-26. The Tuscaloosa News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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152. Alabama News item

     Alabama AG Seeks Changes to How Utility Rates Are Set - GovTech. Alabama Attorney General seeks changes to Public Service Commission rate review process amid data center expansion; commission expected to adopt new rules on September 1. GovTech, 2026-08-26. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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153. Alabama News item

     New Alabama Law Going Into Effect October 1st Sets Rules for Hyperscale Data Centers - tuscaloosathread.com. Alabama law setting rules for hyperscale data centers goes into effect October 1st. The new regulation establishes state level governance for large data center projects. tuscaloosathread.com, 2026-08-26. tuscaloosathread.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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154. Arkansas News item

     Arkansas’ Data Center Opportunity Comes With a Public Relations Problem - Arkansas Business. Arkansas Business published commentary on Arkansas' data center opportunity and associated public relations challenges. The piece addresses industry growth and community perception issues. Arkansas Business, 2026-08-26. Arkansas Business local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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155. Arkansas News item

     Proposed data center ordinance gets first reading - Arkansas Times. A proposed data center ordinance received its first reading in an Arkansas jurisdiction. The action suggests new regulatory framework for data center development. Arkansas Times, 2026-08-26. Arkansas Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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156. Arizona News item

     Glendale moves to next phase of data center proejct annexation - yourvalley.net. Glendale city council moves forward with annexation of former Project Baccara data center and power plant site, now called Project Eagle, expected to generate at least $14.4 million annually. yourvalley.net, 2026-08-26. yourvalley.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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157. Arizona News item

     Poll: Arizona voters aren't sold on more big data centers - Herald/Review Media. Arizona poll shows 57% of voters oppose additional large data centers; 61% favor limits when resource costs are considered. Herald/Review Media, 2026-08-26. Herald/Review Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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158. Arizona News item

     Pinal County blocks data center near Eloy: What happens now? - AZ Family. Pinal County Board voted 4-1 to block Vermaland data center project south of Eloy. AZ Family, 2026-08-26. AZ Family local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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159. California News item

     AI Data Centers Are Using More Water Than California Cities - Yahoo Finance. Ceres report finds data centers withdraw 3.4 trillion gallons of freshwater annually for power in seven U.S. states, exceeding California's entire urban water demand. Yahoo Finance, 2026-08-26. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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160. California News item

     Ventura residents fight 'data center' at fairgrounds - Ventura County Star. Residents in Ventura County are opposing a data center proposal at a fairgrounds. The item reports local opposition to a data center project. Ventura County Star, 2026-08-26. Ventura County Star local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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161. Colorado News item

     Fremont County implements data center moratorium - Canon City Daily Record. Fremont County commissioners enacted emergency six month moratorium on data center construction to develop regulations before facilities are proposed. Canon City Daily Record, 2026-08-26. Canon City Daily Record local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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162. Colorado News item

     Xcel data center plan faces pushback from residents and advocates - Colorado Public Radio. Colorado residents and advocates pushed back on Xcel Energy's large load tariff pricing plan for data centers, demanding tighter environmental standards and cost protections. Colorado Public Radio, 2026-08-26. Colorado Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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163. Connecticut News item

     Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections - CTPost. Community opposition to data centers around the United States has reshaped the landscape of the midterm elections. CTPost, 2026-08-26. CTPost national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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164. Delaware News item

     New Delaware legislation seeks to ensure data centers pay their own power costs - NBC10 Philadelphia. Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation requiring data centers to pay their own power infrastructure costs rather than passing them to residents. NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-08-26. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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165. Delaware News item

     Delaware enacts comprehensive ratepayer protections, data center guidelines - WDEL. Delaware enacted comprehensive ratepayer protections and data center guidelines. The state action establishes regulatory standards for data center operations. WDEL, 2026-08-26. WDEL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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166. Delaware News item

     Gov. Matt Meyer enacts sweeping data center cost and energy laws - CoastTV. Governor Matt Meyer enacted sweeping data center cost and energy laws in Delaware. The action establishes new regulatory requirements for data center operations. CoastTV, 2026-08-26. CoastTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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167. Delaware News item

     Delaware governor signs legislation toughening restrictions on data centers - NBC10 Philadelphia. Delaware's governor signed legislation toughening restrictions on data centers. The state enacted new regulatory controls on data center operations. NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-08-26. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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168. Delaware News item

     Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’ - WHYY. Delaware's governor signed legislation requiring data centers to pay fair share taxes. The action establishes new state level fiscal requirements for data center operators. WHYY, 2026-08-26. WHYY local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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169. Florida News item

     Martin County takes first step toward a data center moratorium - WPEC. Martin County commissioners order staff to propose a one year moratorium on large scale data center development, citing concerns about energy, water, property values and quality of life. WPEC, 2026-08-26. WPEC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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170. Florida News item

     Florida county commission requests data center moratorium - Treasure Coast News. Martin County Commission moves to enact one year moratorium on data centers while staff researches impacts; clarifies state law allows local restrictions on data center development. Treasure Coast News, 2026-08-26. Treasure Coast News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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171. Florida News item

     Duke Energy Florida was approached about huge data centers, among largest in world - Tampa Bay Times. Duke Energy Florida was approached about developing massive data centers among the largest in the world. The report indicates rumored large scale data center development discussions in Florida. Tampa Bay Times, 2026-08-26. Tampa Bay Times national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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172. Georgia News item

     Atlanta residents fight back against data centers - The Atlanta Voice. Georgia Public Service Commissioner and community groups hosting meetings against data centers, raising concerns about water, energy, and tax impacts. The Atlanta Voice, 2026-08-26. The Atlanta Voice local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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173. Georgia News item

     OpenAI Data Center Deal Could Cut School Tax Rate. Effingham County School District proposes lowering millage rate to 16.45 mills using tax relief from OpenAI data center land sale. Effingham Herald, 2026-08-26. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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174. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills. Georgia Power's contract for OpenAI's Effingham County data center won Georgia Public Service Commission approval, and Matthew Kent said data centers pay mandatory minimums each month and put down collateral. Atlanta News First, 2026-08-26. Atlanta News First local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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175. Georgia News item

     OpenAI data center in Effingham County clears major hurdle. Georgia Power's contract to supply electricity to OpenAI's Effingham County data center, filed July 27, 2026, drew no objection from Georgia Public Service Commission staff. WJCL, 2026-08-26. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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176. Georgia News item

     OpenAI Moves Energy Planning Inside Data Center Organization. OpenAI is adding a Clean Energy and New Technology Lead role within its Industrial Compute organization to evaluate flexible load, generation, and storage strategies. At Project Camellia in Georgia, OpenAI committed to providing 1,000 MW of flexible demand response. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-08-26. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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177. Georgia News item

     How Brian Kemp became the champion of Georgia’s data center future - AJC.com. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has become a champion of data center development in Georgia. The article reports on his role in advancing the state's data center industry. AJC.com, 2026-08-26. AJC.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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178. Georgia News item

     Columbia County advances $17 billion data center deal - WRDW. Columbia County advanced a data center deal valued at 17 billion dollars. The transaction represents a significant investment in county data center development. WRDW, 2026-08-26. WRDW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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179. Iowa News item

     Waste board targets buildup of Cedar Rapids data center debris - thegazette.com. Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency board directed staff to prepare resolution requiring data center and commercial sites to sort waste before landfill delivery; QTS and Google sites contributed 20,000 tons in fiscal year 2026. thegazette.com, 2026-08-26. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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180. Iowa News item

     Marshalltown seeks public input on potential data center regulations - KCCI. Marshalltown, Iowa held a community roundtable to gather input on proposed data center regulations as city officials draft ordinances. KCCI, 2026-08-26. KCCI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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181. Iowa News item

     Clinton City Council to discuss potential changes to data center regulations - KWQC. Clinton city council to hold work session on proposed amendments to data center regulations; second session possible. KWQC, 2026-08-26. KWQC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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182. Iowa News item

     Northwest Iowa’s Emmet County passes one-year data center moratorium - Radio Iowa. Emmet County in Northwest Iowa passed a one year moratorium on data center development. The action limits new data center projects in the county during the moratorium period. Radio Iowa, 2026-08-26. Radio Iowa local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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183. Iowa News item

     After Ida County, PathOne holds data center meeting for Hull residents - KTIV. PathOne held a data center meeting for Hull residents following a meeting in Ida County. The company is engaging with communities about a potential project. KTIV, 2026-08-26. KTIV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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184. Iowa News item

     University of Iowa partnership aims to help Iowans weigh data center impacts - The Daily Iowan. The University of Iowa has partnered with an organization to help residents understand data center impacts. The initiative aims to inform public evaluation of data center proposals. The Daily Iowan, 2026-08-26. The Daily Iowan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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185. Illinois News item

     Could data centers bring more renewable energy to Central Illinois - Yahoo. Panel in Bloomington discusses whether data center expansion will drive renewable energy growth or increase fossil fuel reliance and utility rates. Yahoo, 2026-08-26. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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186. Indiana News item

     Gary, Indiana is a warning: energy independence has gotten personal - Electrek. August derecho left Gary residents without power for weeks while data centers maintained service, raising questions about grid prioritization and residential ratepayer burden from data center expansion. Electrek, 2026-08-26. Electrek local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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187. Indiana News item

     County tables data center ordinance after lengthy hearing - Princeton Clarion. Warrick County, Indiana tabled a data center zoning amendment and approved a temporary moratorium through December after a three and a half hour public hearing with strong community opposition. Princeton Clarion, 2026-08-26. Princeton Clarion local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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188. Indiana News item

     Jeffersonville data center zoning explained: How Meta got approved - Louisville Public Media. Jeffersonville approved zoning for a Meta data center. The article explains the approval process. Louisville Public Media, 2026-08-26. Louisville Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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189. Kansas News item

     Can Kansas voters block data centers? Communities test the law - KSHB 41 Kansas City. Kansas communities use statute to petition for data center bans; Emporia and El Dorado advance ordinances to November ballot, Ottawa disputes petition validity. KSHB 41 Kansas City, 2026-08-26. KSHB 41 Kansas City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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190. Kansas News item

     Kansans fear impacts of data centers despite promise of economic benefits - Kansas Reflector. Kansans expressed concerns about data center impacts despite claims of economic benefits. The article reports public worry about effects of data center development. Kansas Reflector, 2026-08-26. Kansas Reflector local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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191. Kentucky News item

     Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper scale AI data center ban - spectrumnews1.com. Louisville Democratic Socialists of America campaign pushes for hyper scale AI data center ban. This represents organized advocacy for local regulation restricting data center development. spectrumnews1.com, 2026-08-26. spectrumnews1.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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192. Kentucky News item

     Louisville DSA campaign pushes for hyper-scale AI data center ban - spectrumnews1.com. In Louisville, Kentucky, a DSA campaign is calling for a ban on hyperscale AI data centers. spectrumnews1.com, 2026-08-26. spectrumnews1.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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193. Louisiana News item

     Louisiana’s $100B SpaceX project is also a bet on data centers in space - Technical.ly. SpaceX and Nvidia plan to deploy orbital data centers from Louisiana spaceport starting Q4 2027, scaling in 2028. Technical.ly, 2026-08-26. Technical.ly local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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194. Massachusetts News item

     A new ballot initiative takes aim at Massachusetts data centers - Boston.com. A ballot initiative in Massachusetts targets data center policy. The measure represents new action on data center regulation at the statewide level. Boston.com, 2026-08-26. Boston.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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195. Michigan News item

     Michigan's Tom Barrett recasts himself as a data center critic, rivals call out his previous votes - Yahoo. Rep. Tom Barrett repositions as data center critic amid Michigan's 7th District race, citing 2015 vote against data center subsidies. Yahoo, 2026-08-26. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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196. Missouri News item

     Council hears more concerns about AI data center, potential city water usage | News | nwmissourinews.com - Northwest Missourian. Maryville City Council meets to hear resident concerns about White Cloud Acres data center water usage and reviews impact study contract amendment. Northwest Missourian, 2026-08-26. Northwest Missourian local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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197. Missouri News item

     Independence councilman faces recall over data center vote - kctv5.com. An Independence councilman is facing a recall vote stemming from his vote on a data center issue. The recall reflects political division over data center development. kctv5.com, 2026-08-26. kctv5.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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198. North Carolina News item

     Data center protesters rally against Duke Energy's proposed gas plant. Protesters oppose Duke Energy's proposed gas plant in Davidson and Davie counties tied to data center power demand. WUNC, 2026-08-26. WUNC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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199. North Carolina News item

     Pro-data center group trying to change opinions in NC with ad campaigns - The Beacon Tribune. A pro data center group launched advertising campaigns in North Carolina. The industry is responding to opposition with public messaging. The Beacon Tribune, 2026-08-26. The Beacon Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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200. North Carolina News item

     Durham County joins a growing list of areas that have paused data center development across NC - WUNC News. Durham County, North Carolina joined other areas in pausing data center development. This reflects a growing trend of jurisdictions imposing restrictions on data center projects. WUNC News, 2026-08-26. WUNC News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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201. North Dakota News item

     No pause on data centers but ND special session to debate nondisclosure deals - Devil's Lake Daily Journal. North Dakota lawmakers advanced a proposal to ban nondisclosure agreements for data centers through June 2027, rejected a moratorium on data center development. Devil's Lake Daily Journal, 2026-08-26. Devil's Lake Daily Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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202. North Dakota News item

     Data centers in North Dakota have received millions in sales tax breaks - North Dakota Monitor. North Dakota's data centers have been granted millions of dollars in sales tax breaks. North Dakota Monitor, 2026-08-26. North Dakota Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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203. Nebraska News item

     In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers - The Washington Post. Cass County Nebraska approved 12 month moratorium on data center development; bipartisan opposition to data centers rises across rural America over water, farmland and power concerns. The Washington Post, 2026-08-26. The Washington Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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204. Nebraska News item

     In a Divided America, Left and Right Unite to Oppose Data Centers - Broadband Breakfast. Opposition to data center projects across Republican Nebraska, Texas, Wyoming and Democratic New Mexico unites environmentalists and farmers against development. Broadband Breakfast, 2026-08-26. Broadband Breakfast local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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205. Nebraska News item

     In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos. Across party lines, farmers, environmental groups and some unions oppose rapid data center expansion in rural Nebraska and other states, citing farmland loss, water depletion and power grid strain. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos, 2026-08-26. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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206. Nebraska News item

     In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers - AP News. Opposing data center development has united left and right across regions including Nebraska, Texas, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico on resource and community concerns. AP News, 2026-08-26. AP News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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207. New Hampshire News item

     Trump administration takes steps to circumvent public backlash to data centers - MS NOW. Trump administration EPA plans to eliminate federal requirement for states to publicize and solicit public input on data center air pollution permits. MS NOW, 2026-08-26. MS NOW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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208. New Jersey News item

     'Data Center Ban Introduced In Manchester' - Congressman Chris Smith (.gov). Congressman Chris Smith introduced a ban on data centers in Manchester, New Jersey. This represents a municipal action against data center development. Congressman Chris Smith (.gov), 2026-08-26. Congressman Chris Smith (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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209. New Jersey News item

     Nearly 40 New Jersey towns have blocked AI data centers with local bans - New Jersey 101.5. Nearly 40 New Jersey towns have enacted local bans on AI data center development. The widespread local action reflects municipal opposition to data center projects. New Jersey 101.5, 2026-08-26. New Jersey 101.5 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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210. New Jersey News item

     Jackson Becomes 38th New Jersey Town to Ban Data Centers - Insider NJ. Jackson, New Jersey became the 38th town in the state to ban data center development. The action continues a wave of municipal restrictions on data center projects. Insider NJ, 2026-08-26. Insider NJ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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211. NS News item

     Cumberland council moves forward with data centre moratorium - CBC. Cumberland council moves forward with a data centre moratorium. The action represents a jurisdictional decision affecting data center development in the area. CBC, 2026-08-26. CBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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212. Nevada News item

     Gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford proposes data center restrictions - FOX5 Vegas. Aaron Ford, a Nevada gubernatorial candidate, has proposed restrictions on data centers. The proposal is part of his campaign platform. FOX5 Vegas, 2026-08-26. FOX5 Vegas local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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213. Nevada News item

     What do Nevada's congressional candidates think about data centers? - The Nevada Independent. Nevada congressional candidates expressed positions on data centers. The article captures candidate views on data center policy. The Nevada Independent, 2026-08-26. The Nevada Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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214. New York News item

     The Phantom Data Center Effect: When Perception Precedes Project Reality. Data Center Frontier reports that community perception of data center projects is now forming before formal announcements, shaped by early signals like land purchases and utility studies. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a one year moratorium on hyperscale data centers requiring 50 MW or more. Data Center Frontier, 2026-08-26. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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215. Ohio News item

     State Rep. Newman Votes in Support of Establishing the Ohio Data Center Study Commission - Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Ohio House votes to establish Data Center Study Commission to examine data center development impacts on agriculture, utilities, and security. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov), 2026-08-26. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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216. Ohio News item

     Data center debate exposes Ohio’s uneven energy landscape - Ohio Capital Journal. Data center development exposes uneven energy landscape in Ohio. The article discusses energy policy and infrastructure impacts of data center projects statewide. Ohio Capital Journal, 2026-08-26. Ohio Capital Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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217. Ohio News item

     Data center that could require more power than all of the homes in Ohio being built in Pike County - wlwt.com. A proposed data center in Pike County, Ohio could consume more electricity than all Ohio residential homes. The report suggests a major power requirement for the project. wlwt.com, 2026-08-26. wlwt.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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218. ON News item

     Cambridge urges province to speed up data centre framework, moratorium not discussed - CTV News. City of Cambridge urges Ontario province to expedite its proposed Data Centre Playbook framework. CTV News, 2026-08-26. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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219. Oregon News item

     Inside a Google AI data center - Central Oregon Daily. ABC News Elizabeth Schulze reports from inside a Google data center as communities push back against data center expansion. Central Oregon Daily, 2026-08-26. Central Oregon Daily local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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220. Oregon News item

     To the editor: Union opposed to Oregon data center - Toledo Blade. Union opposes Oregon data center; mentions 25 megawatt limit and November voter decision on whether community will allow data centers. Toledo Blade, 2026-08-26. Toledo Blade local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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221. Oregon News item

     These 10 States Are Ready for the AI Data Center Boom - GovTech. Report ranks 24 states on AI data center readiness based on power capacity, electricity share, CO2 emissions, and water constraints. GovTech, 2026-08-26. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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222. Pennsylvania News item

     6 in 10 Pennsylvania voters oppose data center development, new poll finds - Inquirer.com. A poll of 760 likely Pennsylvania voters taken August 17 to 21 found six in 10 do not want data centers built in the U.S. to house artificial intelligence. Inquirer.com, 2026-08-26. Inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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223. South Dakota News item

     Data Center debate fuels fiery Lincoln County Sioux Falls joint meeting - Dakota News Now. Lincoln County and Sioux Falls rejected data center moratorium and non disclosure agreement ban but agreed to October meeting to discuss data centers generally. Dakota News Now, 2026-08-26. Dakota News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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224. South Dakota News item

     Democratic candidates sign data center pledge, invite other party candidates - Dakota News Now. South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates sign pledge to establish data centre protections including opposing tax incentives and promoting local control. Dakota News Now, 2026-08-26. Dakota News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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225. South Dakota News item

     Data center moratorium shot down by Lincoln County Commission - Argus Leader. Lincoln County Commission rejected a data center moratorium proposal; a public hearing on data center regulation scheduled for October 27, 2026. Argus Leader, 2026-08-26. Argus Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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226. SK News item

     Saskatchewan to introduce guidelines for future data centres - CTV News. Saskatchewan premier announces guidelines for future data centres will be released within 24 hours. CTV News, 2026-08-26. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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227. Tennessee News item

     UPDATE: Dozens gather in silent protest against Project River in Bradley Co. - Local 3 News. Project River, an $11.3 billion data center and power plant in Bradley County, Tennessee, faces dozens of residents in silent protest. Local 3 News, 2026-08-26. Local 3 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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228. Tennessee News item

     TVA creates new data center rate to protect North Alabama consumers as power demand surges - Yellowhammer News. TVA Board approved new rate structure separating data centers from traditional manufacturing to prevent residential customers from subsidizing data center power costs. Yellowhammer News, 2026-08-26. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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229. Tennessee News item

     $11.3B data center pitch in Bradley County comes amid growing local skepticism - WTVC. Wright Brothers Construction pitches Project River, $11.3 billion industrial campus with on site power plant and potential data center on 850 acres in Bradley County, Tennessee. WTVC, 2026-08-26. WTVC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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230. US News item

     PJM looks to implement key data center regulations, Maryland energy stakeholders have mixed feelings - WYPR. PJM, the regional electric grid operator, filed two proposals for federal approval to manage data center energy costs: a Reliability Backstop Procurement creating a separate auction for large data centers, and an Interim Resource Adequacy Service framework. Maryland advocates debate whether these measures adequately protect residential ratepayers. WYPR, 2026-08-26. WYPR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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231. US News item

     PJM’s Power Shortfall Puts Data Center Growth in Focus. PJM Interconnection filed a Reliability Backstop Procurement proposal with FERC to address a 6.8 GW capacity shortfall in 2028-29 delivery year. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-08-26. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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232. Utah News item

     AI’s natural gas addiction could be deadly for Utah’s communities - Utah News Dispatch. An op ed argues that behind the meter natural gas powering data centers is causing severe air and health impacts, particularly in Utah, Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. The author calls for tech companies to power data centers with renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. Utah News Dispatch, 2026-08-26. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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233. Virginia News item

     Chesterfield leaders delay voting on car tax cut funded by data centers - WRIC ABC 8News. Chesterfield County Board delayed voting on using data center tax revenue to reduce car tax rates, citing resident concerns about data centers. WRIC ABC 8News, 2026-08-26. WRIC ABC 8News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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234. Virginia News item

     Amazon changes course on water use for King George data center campus - Virginia Mercury. Amazon withdraws groundwater permit application for King George data center campus, seeking alternative water sources instead. Virginia Mercury, 2026-08-26. Virginia Mercury local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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235. Virginia News item

     City Council votes down 1500 Gateway data center project - fredericksburgfreepress.com. Fredericksburg City Council voted 7-0 to deny special use permit and zoning map amendment for 1500 Gateway data center project on August 26. fredericksburgfreepress.com, 2026-08-26. fredericksburgfreepress.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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236. Wisconsin News item

     Port Washington neighbors react to sculpture by former data center developer. Sculpture funded by Port Washington data center developer sparks community reaction and debate among residents. NBC26, 2026-08-26. NBC26 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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237. West Virginia News item

     West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax - WPEC. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled seven principles to use hyperscale data center revenue to reduce and eliminate state income tax while funding schools and infrastructure. WPEC, 2026-08-26. WPEC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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238. Arizona Timeline entry

     Vermaland data center. Developer reduced proposal from 59 buildings to 11 with two gas fired power plants planned The record reads reported, reported August 26, 2026. AZ Family local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

239. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Contract was filed on July 27, 2026. The record reads waiting on permits, reported August 26, 2026. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

240. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Georgia PSC staff declined to object to Georgia Power electricity contract for OpenAI data center in Effingham County. The record reads waiting on permits, reported August 26, 2026. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

241. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Georgia Power agreed to provide public information on data center portfolio performance twice yearly and issue summary within 10 days of contract filing. The record reads waiting on permits, reported August 26, 2026. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

242. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. Musk said in July that another nearby site called Minihard was coming The record reads reported, reported August 26, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

243. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. Work on the Colossus 1 data center started in 2024 The record reads reported, reported August 26, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

244. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. Two additional data centers were announced by January 2026 The record reads reported, reported August 26, 2026. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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