August 27, 2026

1. Congress Bill event

   H.R. 10169, To prohibit the provision of Federal financial benefit for the construction, expansion, or substantial rehabilitation of data centers on prime farmland and other certain farmland.. H.B. 10169 was introduced in the House. 2026-08-27. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

2. Congress Bill event

   H.R. 10169, To prohibit the provision of Federal financial benefit for the construction, expansion, or substantial rehabilitation of data centers on prime farmland and other certain farmland.. H.B. 10169 went to committee in the House. 2026-08-27. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

3. California Bill event

   A.B. 2619, Water resources: data centers.. A.B. 2619 passed the Assembly. 2026-08-27. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

4. California Bill event

   A.B. 1577, Data centers: reporting.. A.B. 1577 passed the Assembly. 2026-08-27. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

5. New Jersey Bill event

   S. 3379, Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU.. S. 3379 was signed. 2026-08-27. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

6. New Jersey Bill event

   S. 4390, "End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program.. S. 4390 was signed. 2026-08-27. New Jersey Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

7. AB Jurisdiction event

   Alberta. Alberta held provincewide AI data centre town hall on August 27 with over 12,500 participants discoverairdrie.com local outlet (content date)

8. California Jurisdiction event

   California. Assembly Bill 1577 passed the California Assembly 48-11 on August 27, 2026 thecentersquare.com local outlet (content date)

9. Maine Jurisdiction event

   Maine. Maine Data Center Advisory Council held public listening session on Thursday, August 27, 2026 usmfreepress.org local outlet (content date)

10. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Gov. Sherrill signed legislation on August 27 requiring data centers to self report water and energy use every six months roi-nj.com local outlet (content date)

11. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    Montville. Planning Board discussed data center zoning on August 27 patch.com local outlet (content date)

12. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Board of Public Utilities will publish anonymized aggregated summary within 30 days of receiving report if at least 5 data centers report data njsendems.org local outlet (content date)

13. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Data centers receiving state financial incentives subject to additional reporting on temperature ranges, waste heat, renewable electricity, and waste heat reuse njsendems.org local outlet (content date)

14. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Report must include total and peak daily water input in cubic meters njsendems.org local outlet (content date)

15. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Report must include total energy consumption in kilowatt hours including electricity and fuel for cooling njsendems.org local outlet (content date)

16. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed bill S-3379 requiring data center operators to submit semiannual water and energy usage reports to the Board of Public Utilities for 3 years njsendems.org local outlet (content date)

17. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

    New Jersey. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation S3379 on August 27, 2026 requiring data centers to self report water and energy usage every six months to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities roi-nj.com local outlet (content date)

18. AB Statement

    Alberta government and Meta. Meta's proposed data centre will have a closed loop cooling system with annual water use equivalent to a golf course Said August 27, 2026, The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. AB Statement

    NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi called for a moratorium on AI data centres until stricter rules are put in place Said August 27, 2026, The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. AB Statement

    Danielle Smith, Dan Williams, Alberta government officials. Alberta Technology Minister Nate Glubish, Premier Danielle Smith and Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams answered questions about electricity costs, water, noise, land use and setbacks Said August 27, 2026, The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. AB Statement

    Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press (reporting on government announcement). Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Technology Minister Nate Glubish are taking part in a virtual town hall about developing AI data centres Said August 27, 2026, rdnewsnow.com. rdnewsnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

22. AB Statement

    Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press (reporting public reaction). At the first two events, Technology Minister Nate Glubish was hit with criticism and demands for safeguards from locals regarding environmental risks and water usage concerns Said August 27, 2026, rdnewsnow.com. rdnewsnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

23. AB Statement

    NDP Leader. Nenshi said projects should go through impact assessments to ensure significant community benefits, permanent jobs and life cycle plans Said August 27, 2026, The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

24. AB Statement

    Alberta government (reported by Jack Farrell, The Canadian Press). Alberta's United Conservative Party government says data centres could generate new jobs and billions in royalties and taxes for the province Said August 27, 2026, rdnewsnow.com. rdnewsnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

25. Arkansas Statement

    Wendell Griffen, Pulaski County Judge Democratic nominee, helped write the ordinance Said August 27, 2026, katv.com. katv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

26. Arkansas Statement

    District 4 Justice of the Peace Julie Blackwood said ordinance is necessary to avoid county vulnerability to data center impacts Said August 27, 2026, katv.com. katv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

27. Arizona Statement

    Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers union members. Supporters say data center construction would provide jobs for five to ten years Said August 27, 2026, azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

28. Colorado Statement

    National Review. Western water shortages are driven overwhelmingly by agricultural irrigation Said August 27, 2026, National Review. National Review local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

29. Colorado Statement

    National Review. Data centers consume only a tiny share of America's water Said August 27, 2026, National Review. National Review local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

30. Florida Statement

    David Jolly backs Escambia data center moratorium Said August 27, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

31. Florida Statement

    David Jolly. Byron Donalds out of step with voters on data center moratorium issue Said August 27, 2026, Florida Politics. Florida Politics local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

32. Florida Statement

    Dianne Triplett, Duke Energy attorney. Duke Energy Florida proposes a 20 year minimum term of service for large load customers. Said August 27, 2026, Utility Dive. Utility Dive trade press (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

33. Louisiana Statement

    Louisiana Governor. Gov. Jeff Landry said 'We don't need a moratorium when we can have responsible growth' regarding data centers Said August 27, 2026, NOLA.com. NOLA.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

34. Louisiana Statement

    Davante Lewis, Louisiana Public Service Commission commissioner and only Black member, dissented from the vote to withhold data Said August 27, 2026, Capital B News. Capital B News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

35. Louisiana Statement

    Louisiana may be a year behind other states in experiencing data center opposition, according to Dillard University political science professor Robert Collins Said August 27, 2026, NOLA.com. NOLA.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

36. Louisiana Statement

    James Hensen, director of Texas Politics Project at University of Texas, noted rural Republican voters feel quality of life is being trampled Said August 27, 2026, NOLA.com. NOLA.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

37. Michigan Statement

    Michigan Advance commentary author. Data centers produce very few permanent jobs Said August 27, 2026, Michigan Advance. Michigan Advance local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

38. Missouri Statement

    Desloge Mayor. Mayor Pete Pasternak opposed the data center idea and cited excessive noise as a common complaint Said August 27, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

39. Missouri Statement

    Desloge Mayor. Pasternak stated there were no formal plans for a data center in Desloge Said August 27, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

40. Missouri Statement

    Christopher Desloge of Desloge Consolidated presented concept for data centers using flooded lead mine water for cooling Said August 27, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

41. Mississippi Statement

    Entergy. Data centers pay 100% of their own grid connection and usage costs plus create additional benefits like tax revenues, jobs, and bill assistance contributions Said August 27, 2026, PR Newswire. PR Newswire local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

42. Mississippi Statement

    chair and CEO, Entergy. Drew Marsh, Entergy chair and CEO, said large customers like data centers help pick up grid maintenance costs existing customers would otherwise bear alone Said August 27, 2026, PR Newswire. PR Newswire local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

43. Mississippi Statement

    Haley Fisackerly, Entergy Mississippi president and CEO, said data center revenues are providing benefits by covering costs of power plant replacement and grid improvements Said August 27, 2026, Entergy. Entergy local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

44. Montana Statement

    Contractors. Projects could bring road improvements and more business for local restaurants and services Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

45. Montana Statement

    Contractors used a hyperscale data center project in North Dakota as an example of construction impacts Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

46. Montana Statement

    Executive Vice President, McGough Construction. Nathan Wood, executive vice president of McGough Construction, said the goal was to avoid overrunning community capacity and noted that facilities with recreation amenities and food services on campus are a great option Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

47. Montana Statement

    Contractors. Construction concerns included more traffic, temporary worker housing, dust and pressure on local infrastructure Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

48. Montana Statement

    Contractors. Developers often worked with local leaders before construction began on traffic routes, housing availability and ways to limit impacts Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

49. Montana Statement

    Community leaders and contractors discussed how large scale data centers could affect nearby towns; communities near Missoula and Billings were being considered for future large scale facilities Said August 27, 2026, montanarightnow.com. montanarightnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

50. Nebraska Statement

    Chad Krueger, chairman of board of trustees of Nehawka. Hyperscale data center projects can span thousands of acres Said August 27, 2026, KMTV 3 News Now. KMTV 3 News Now local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

51. Nebraska Statement

    Hallam farmer. Farmer Darin Schwaninger declined the option offer citing concerns about community division Said August 27, 2026, 1011now.com. 1011now.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

52. Nebraska Statement

    Nebraska State Senator District 46. Senator Danielle Conrad criticized Pillen's announcement that he would deny tax incentives for data centers, as a 'performative' attempt to suspend state law and tax policy through an executive order. Said August 27, 2026, Nebraska Public Media. Nebraska Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

53. Nebraska Statement

    legislative candidate District 30. Janet Bock, a candidate for District 30, said data centers are a top issue for people in her district, which includes Gage County and part of Lancaster County. She said people are concerned about environmental effects and property value deterioration, and thinks the moratorium should be longer than the eight months approved by the Gage County Board. Said August 27, 2026, Nebraska Public Media. Nebraska Public Media local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

54. New Jersey Statement

    Governor of New Jersey. Governor Sherrill said 'Here in New Jersey we're not going to let these developers operate in the shadows' Said August 27, 2026, Bloomberg Government News. Bloomberg Government News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

55. New Jersey Statement

    Governor of New Jersey. Governor Mikie Sherrill said data centers must disclose energy use, stating 'Data center companies often treat their usage statistics like a trade secret' Said August 27, 2026, Bloomberg Government News. Bloomberg Government News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

56. New Jersey Statement

    Governor Sherrill said decisions about the future of communities should be made locally and that New Jersey will not choose between innovation and accountability Said August 27, 2026, newjersey.news12.com. newjersey.news12.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

57. Pennsylvania Statement

    Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor. Garrity held five listening sessions around Pennsylvania on data center concerns Said August 27, 2026, WJAC. WJAC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

58. Pennsylvania Statement

    Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor. Stacy Garrity, Republican candidate and current state treasurer, called for a pause on new data center development Said August 27, 2026, WJAC. WJAC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

59. Pennsylvania Statement

    Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said the Shapiro Administration has put strict new guardrails in place on data center development Said August 27, 2026, WJAC. WJAC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

60. Pennsylvania Statement

    Stacy Garrity. Governor Shapiro initially signed two contracts with Amazon for data center projects and gave them tax deals Said August 27, 2026, WJAC. WJAC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

61. South Dakota Statement

    South Dakota Senate candidate, District 32. Jeff Shelton, Senate candidate from District 32, says voters have told candidates knocking on doors that data centers are not wanted in South Dakota Said August 27, 2026, The South Dakota Standard. The South Dakota Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

62. South Dakota Statement

    businessman and writer from the Black Hills. John Tsitrian says data center projects deserve examination and debate, not blanket opposition, arguing that some have succeeded while others have failed Said August 27, 2026, The South Dakota Standard. The South Dakota Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

63. South Dakota Statement

    South Dakota House of Representatives candidate, District 9. Amanda Potter, House candidate from District 9, says the pledge represents a meaningful commitment to action on data center expansion Said August 27, 2026, The South Dakota Standard. The South Dakota Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

64. SK Statement

    Opposition critic for tech innovation and AI. Senger questioned why government was not transparent and accountable during development of Bell AI data centre project if operating under framework guidelines for months Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

65. SK Statement

    John Watson, Bell Canada group president, states that diesel generators are being installed at the site for backup power Said August 27, 2026, BNN Bloomberg. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

66. SK Statement

    Opposition critic for tech innovation and AI. Senger said details around framework remain nonexistent and questions remain unanswered Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

67. SK Statement

    Bell Canada Group President John Watson said company has engaged community significantly on Bell AI data centre project and implemented measures including 12 foot berm and 8 foot fence in response to feedback Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

68. SK Statement

    Brittney Senger, Opposition critic for tech innovation and AI, characterized data centre framework as opportunity for Sask Party to rebuild trust broken by refusal to consult or engage honestly with communities Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

69. SK Statement

    Minister for Crown Investments Corporation. Harrison said he believes there is broad support for the direction government is moving in Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

70. SK Statement

    Minister for Crown Investments Corporation. Minister Harrison responded that government has heard feedback from public and worked closely with Chambers of Commerce, municipal governments, SARM and SUMA in formulation of framework Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

71. SK Statement

    Minister for Crown Investments Corporation. Minister Jeremy Harrison said framework benchmark for jobs would be three to five jobs per megawatt hour of power allocation based on Bell project Said August 27, 2026, paNOW. paNOW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

72. SK Statement

    Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and Minister responsible for SaskPower. Jeremy Harrison, minister, states that any further data centre or AI infrastructure investment will require companies to bring their own power and produce it at their own cost Said August 27, 2026, BNN Bloomberg. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

73. SK Statement

    Opposition critic for tech innovation and AI. Senger said Saskatchewan people got a six point infographic and more lies from Minister Jeremy Harrison regarding the framework Said August 27, 2026, 620 CKRM. 620 CKRM local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

74. Texas Statement

    Chris Tomlinson, journalist. Counties asked Attorney General Ken Paxton what power they retained, and he did not answer six months later Said August 27, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

75. Texas Statement

    Chris Tomlinson, journalist. Abbott and Republican lawmakers passed multiple laws providing property tax cuts to data centers Said August 27, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

76. Texas Statement

    Chris Tomlinson, journalist. Governor Greg Abbott invited data center companies to Texas and promised low taxes, regulations, cheap electricity and water Said August 27, 2026, YouTube. YouTube video (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

77. Utah Statement

    Peak opposition to nuclear power plants in Gallup surveys was 63 percent Said August 27, 2026, The New Republic. The New Republic local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

78. Utah Statement

    Gallup survey in May 2026 found 71 percent of Americans oppose construction of new data centers in their communities to support AI industry Said August 27, 2026, The New Republic. The New Republic local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

79. Utah Statement

    Heatmap / Robinson Meyer. Data centers are 63 points underwater with rural voters Said August 27, 2026, The New Republic. The New Republic local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

80. Utah Statement

    Heatmap / Robinson Meyer. Heatmap survey found data centers are 43 points underwater with Republicans, 65 points underwater with independents, and 75 points underwater with Democrats Said August 27, 2026, The New Republic. The New Republic local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

81. West Virginia Statement

    West Virginia Governor. Governor Morrisey announced plans to triple West Virginia's electric production by mid century to support AI data centers Said August 27, 2026, WCHS. WCHS local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

82. Virginia Timeline entry

    Stafford County data center complex. Stafford County Planning Commission backed a new 590,000 square foot data center complex. The record reads waiting on permits, August 27, 2026. WJLA local outlet (content date)

83. AB Jurisdiction event

    Alberta. Alberta held virtual town hall on AI data centre impacts including space, power, and water concerns edmontonjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

84. AB Jurisdiction event

    Alberta. This is the third of four town halls the government has organized rdnewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

85. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

    Pulaski County. Ordinance provision states that purchasing property, spending money or beginning certain work would not exempt project from new requirements, potentially affecting AVAIO's proposed project near Wrightsville katv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

86. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

    Pulaski County. Ordinance would establish review of factors including power and water use, noise and traffic for hyperscale data center projects in unincorporated Pulaski County katv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

87. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

    Pulaski County. Pulaski County Quorum Court scheduled to vote on emergency ordinance establishing conditional use permit process for hyperscale data centers katv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

88. Arizona Jurisdiction event

    Pinal County. Pinal County rejected a controversial data center project near Eloy. linkedin.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

89. California Jurisdiction event

    California. Assembly Bill 1577 mandates that data center operators submit energy consumption information to California Energy Commission and local government agencies thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

90. Delaware Jurisdiction event

    Delaware. Delaware enacted a clean energy mandate for hyperscale data centers datacenterdynamics.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

91. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County advanced a plan to temporarily ban data centers sun-sentinel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

92. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Palm Beach County. Project Tango moratorium vote scheduled for September 24 therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

93. Florida Jurisdiction event

    Palm Beach County. County will establish a task force to study potential impacts of data centers therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

94. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County moratorium defines large scale data centers as those with monthly peak load of 50 megawatts or more therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

95. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County commissioners voted unanimously to pursue a yearlong pause on large scale data center applications therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

96. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Martin County. Martin County Commission agreed to move forward on one year moratorium on data centers tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

97. Florida Jurisdiction event

    Indiantown. Janet Hernandez and Anthony Dowling returned to council defeating incumbents tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

98. Florida Jurisdiction event

    Indiantown. Christa Miley defeated former Mayor Carmine Dipaolo August eighteen tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

99. Florida Jurisdiction event

    Indiantown. Three anti data center candidates elected August eighteen defeating incumbents tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

100. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Indiantown. Council agreed to possibly enact one year moratorium on data centers tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

101. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Indiantown. Indiantown Village Council scheduled special meeting September one to address data center moratorium tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

102. Iowa Jurisdiction event

     Clinton. Clinton is considering an ordinance on a proposed data center project quadcitiesbusiness.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

103. Illinois Jurisdiction event

     Normal. Town of Normal also planning to place data center policies before planning commission wglt.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

104. Illinois Jurisdiction event

     Bloomington. Bloomington Planning Commission scheduled hearings on data center policy for October 1 and November 5 wglt.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

105. Illinois Jurisdiction event

     Bloomington. Bloomington held long public forum on data centers with panel discussion wglt.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

106. Indiana Jurisdiction event

     Indiana. Indiana counties increasingly turned to local restrictions as data center development grows ipm.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

107. Louisiana Jurisdiction event

     Louisiana. Governor Landry issued executive order in late June 2026 to address voter fears about electric bills rising from data centers nola.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

108. Louisiana Jurisdiction event

     Louisiana. Pennsylvania Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro issued sweeping new regulations for data centers nola.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

109. Louisiana Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Louisiana. New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul issued the nation's first statewide moratorium on data centers in July 2026 nola.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

110. Louisiana Jurisdiction event

     Louisiana. Legislatures in at least 15 states are considering banning data centers entirely, according to National Center for State Courts nola.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

111. Louisiana Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Louisiana. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a moratorium on data centers in early August 2026 nola.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

112. MB Jurisdiction event

     Manitoba. In June 2026, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced large scale data centre southeast of Winnipeg will not go ahead theglobeandmail.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

113. Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Baltimore City. Baltimore has a one year moratorium on data centers expiring next year wbaltv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

114. Maryland Jurisdiction event

     Baltimore City. Planning Commission said Health Department does not have staff, funding or data rights to conduct required assessment review wbaltv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

115. Maryland Jurisdiction event

     Baltimore City. Developers must complete a health equity self assessment studying pollution, drinking water, noise and traffic within 1.5 miles of proposed site wbaltv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

116. Maryland Jurisdiction event

     Baltimore City. Council Bill 26-0174 would allow data centers using less than 10 megawatts in specific industrial zones around Canton and Curtis Bay wbaltv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

117. Missouri Jurisdiction event

     Springfield. Springfield held community meetings about data center development ky3.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

118. Missouri Jurisdiction event

     Springfield. Another public engagement session on data centers scheduled for Tuesday September 1st at 4:30 p.m. ky3.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

119. Missouri Jurisdiction event

     Springfield. A public engagement session on data centers was held in Springfield with hundreds of residents in attendance ky3.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

120. Missouri Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Springfield. Springfield city council voted to put an administrative delay on any data center development ky3.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

121. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

     Mississippi. SpaceXAI filed motion to dismiss the case in June 2026 cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

122. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

     Mississippi. NAACP and other groups sued xAI and MZX Tech in April alleging the plant emits significant amounts of harmful pollutants cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

123. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

     Mississippi. A power plant powering SpaceXAI data centers in the Memphis area is generating noise pollution affecting residents on a 2 acre family property in Southaven cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

124. Mississippi Jurisdiction event

     Mississippi. Mississippi Public Service Commission approved rate plan keeping Entergy Mississippi rates below national average entergy.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

125. North Carolina Jurisdiction event

     North Carolina. Data center criticism is a focus in North Carolina's Senate race spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

126. North Carolina Jurisdiction event

     Lee County. Public outcry and outrage over Lee County data center project thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

127. North Carolina Jurisdiction event

     Lee County. PointOne Data Centers plans an 11 building campus on land originally permitted for a business park thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

128. North Carolina Jurisdiction event

     Lee County. Lee County commissioners signed off on changes to permit data centers in light industrial zones thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

129. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

     North Dakota. Data centers have enjoyed large tax breaks in North Dakota gowatertown.net local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

130. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

     North Dakota. North Dakota's Republican led Legislature will consider a bill in its upcoming special session to temporarily ban nondisclosure agreements between industrial projects and government officials inforum.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

131. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

     North Dakota. The 2015 Legislature approved the original data center tax exemption with the current version set by the 2021 Legislature inforum.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

132. Nebraska Jurisdiction event

     Nebraska. Governor Jim Pillen announced he would deny tax incentives for data centers and appointed a group to study the issue. nebraskapublicmedia.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

133. Nebraska Jurisdiction event

     Lincoln. City of Lincoln announced it would not pursue additional large scale data centers outside Google's site near North 35th Street and Interstate 80 journalstar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

134. Nebraska Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Lancaster County. Matt Schulte, Lancaster County Commissioner, proposed moratorium late last month after Israeli company appeared to plan hyperscale data center near Hallam journalstar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

135. Nebraska Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Lancaster County. Lancaster County considering moratorium on data center construction journalstar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

136. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring data centers to report energy use newjerseymonitor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

137. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring data centers to report water use newjerseymonitor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

138. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey Governor signed bill holding data center developers accountable to communities through community benefit agreements covering water, power, noise, and wages c-span.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

139. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Sherrill signed legislation requiring data centers to report their energy and water usage to the state news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

140. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. The tax credit program was created in 2024 under then Governor Phil Murphy news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

141. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed legislation ending a $500 million tax credit program for data center development news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

142. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey is pushing for labor agreements that would boost worker pay in data centers news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

143. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey is advancing requirements for data centers to bring incentive packages for towns they are sited in, such as parks or infrastructure upgrades news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

144. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Governor Sherrill in July approved a state law requiring data centers to pay for their own electricity needs and cover the cost of connecting to the state's electric grid news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

145. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey requires data centers to disclose energy and water use to the Board of Public Utilities every six months news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

146. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey previously signed separate legislation in July creating a new ratepayer class for data centers requiring them to bring clean energy onto the grid and contribute toward infrastructure westchester.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

147. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Governor Sherrill announced new state guidance to help municipalities negotiate community benefits agreements with data center developers westchester.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

148. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Reports must include total energy use, energy used for cooling and IT equipment, peak daily water use, water sources and on site and backup power supply information westchester.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

149. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey law requires data center owners to report energy and water consumption twice a year to the state Board of Public Utilities westchester.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

150. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. New York recently enacted the first state ban on data center development, which is in effect for one year news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

151. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. New York was the first state to ban data center development for one year news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

152. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Pataskala. Pataskala voters will have a referendum in November on whether to allow data centers using over 25 megawatts of power yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

153. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Pataskala. Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the proposal 5-2 yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

154. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Pataskala. Pataskala City Council voted unanimously to deny the Aligned Data Centers proposal yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

155. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. Committee first meeting expected May 27th ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

156. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. Committee will engage with stakeholders, industry experts and Ohio communities to understand rapid data center expansion impacts ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

157. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman created bipartisan Joint Data Center Committee to examine economic, environmental, energy and security impacts of data center development ohiohouse.gov primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

158. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Ontario is accepting public feedback on the proposed Data Centre Playbook until September 12, 2026 cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

159. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Kincardine asks Ontario to require community benefit plans with measurable commitments related to local hiring, training, infrastructure contributions and community investment cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

160. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Kincardine recommends that municipalities should not be left responsible for costs associated with roads, water, wastewater infrastructure, emergency services, utility upgrades or planning and building services cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

161. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Kincardine seeks enforceable standards for continuous and low frequency noise, and rules governing diesel and natural gas backup generators including emissions reporting and operating limits cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

162. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Kincardine seeks requirement for data centre proponents to demonstrate water efficient cooling technologies including closed loop systems to reduce reliance on municipal drinking water cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

163. ON Jurisdiction event

     Ontario. Municipality of Kincardine submits recommendations to Ontario for data centre framework requiring formal municipal support before provincial approval to connect to electrical grid cknewstoday.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

164. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Marple Township. Marple Township board was expected to review the revised data center ordinance at a September 14 meeting thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

165. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Marple Township. Marple Township ordinance requires environmental, traffic, and economic impact studies, noise and vibration standards with tighter limits during overnight hours, and proof that adequate water is available without groundwater damage thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

166. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Marple Township. Marple Township's proposed ordinance prohibits open loop evaporative cooling systems because they use large amounts of water and contribute to urban heat islands thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

167. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Marple Township. Marple Township drafted a data center ordinance requiring minimum site size of 2 acres and 1,000 foot setback from other properties, permitting data centers only in light industrial districts thecooldown.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

168. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework prioritizes projects that create local jobs, protect Canadian data, and supply their own power law360.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

169. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan released Data Centre Framework on August 27, 2026 prioritizing Canadian ownership law360.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

170. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework includes centralized intake and adjudication process jointly managed by Crown Investments Corporation and Ministry of Trade and Export Development 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

171. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework requires companies to bring their own power as standard for future projects 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

172. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework requires proven and experienced operators in telecom space 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

173. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework requires significant jobs and investment with Saskatchewan partnerships 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

174. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework requires project to contribute to Canadian data and AI sovereignty 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

175. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Framework requires Canadian ownership as first principle 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

176. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan government announces six principle framework policy for AI data centre development 620ckrm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

177. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan province outlines six principles for future AI data centre projects guelph.ctvnews.ca national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

178. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan government announces new framework requiring new data centres to supply their own electricity theglobeandmail.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

179. SK Jurisdiction event

     Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan government announces new framework requiring new data centres to be Canadian owned theglobeandmail.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

180. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. State Senator Paul Bettencourt pushed through legislation stripping city and county governments of authority to regulate data centers youtube.com video (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

181. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is requiring the state's Public Utility Commission to audit all data centers seeking to connect to the electric grid news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

182. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. WV Intermediate Court dismisses environmental groups' challenges to Fundamental Data permit westvirginiawatch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

183. West Virginia Jurisdiction event

     West Virginia. West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 2014 in 2025 creating a microgrid program to attract data centers wchstv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

184. Wyoming Jurisdiction event

     Wyoming. Certain facilities located in industrial or business parks receive exemptions from Industrial Siting Act wyomingnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

185. Wyoming Jurisdiction event

     Wyoming. Industrial Siting Act applies to projects with construction costs exceeding 290.7 million dollars in 2026 wyomingnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

186. Wyoming Jurisdiction event

     Wyoming. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality held public forum at Laramie County Community College to explain permitting and environmental oversight wyomingnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

187. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Amazon and other large industrial customers funding $300 million for grid improvements in Mississippi at no additional cost to Entergy Mississippi customers: 300,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

188. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Fair Share Plus pledge will deliver approximately $7 billion over the next two decades to 2.3 million Entergy customers in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi: 7,000,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

189. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Northern Virginia's inventory was 4,496.5 MW in H1 2026: 4,496.5 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

190. Ohio, statewide Reference figure

     Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Roughly 200 data centers operating in Ohio with additional facilities being proposed: 200 facilities. Ohio, statewide, 2026. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

191. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Google established $25 million Energy Impact Fund for Crittenden County and surrounding area in Arkansas: 25,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

192. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Servers, networking gear, and AI chips add another $2.5 billion to $4 billion or more to data center costs: 2,500,000,000 to 4,000,000,000 dollars. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

193. Effingham County, GA Reference figure

     wsbtv.com. OpenAI Project Camellia power usage of approximately 3,200 megawatts is around the same as output from three nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Burke County: 3,200 MW. Effingham County, GA, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

194. Mason County, West Virginia Reference figure

     Data Center Dynamics. Microsoft signed on for 1.35GW capacity at Monarch Compute Campus: 1.35 GW. Mason County, West Virginia, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

195. Bismarck, North Dakota Reference figure

     InForum. Data centers created or retained 332 permanent jobs from 2021 to 2025: 332 jobs. Bismarck, North Dakota, 2026. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

196. California, statewide Reference figure

     The Center Square. Data centers in California accounted for about 1,000 megawatts of the state's peak electricity demand, about 2 percent: 1,000 MW. California, statewide, 2026. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

197. Bismarck, North Dakota Reference figure

     InForum. Sales and use tax exemptions for data center IT equipment were $5.4 million in 2021: 5,400,000 USD. Bismarck, North Dakota, 2026. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

198. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     KUT. Over 150 proposed medium sized data center projects across Texas use between 25 and 75 megawatts of electricity: 150 projects. Texas, statewide, 2026. KUT local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

199. Bismarck, North Dakota Reference figure

     InForum. Sales and use tax exemptions for data center IT equipment were more than $65 million in 2025: 65,000,000 USD. Bismarck, North Dakota, 2026. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

200. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy building three combined cycle combustion turbine natural gas plants in Greenville, Vicksburg and Ridgeland with combined capacity of over 2,100 megawatts: 2,100 MW. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

201. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Meta committed additional $140 million for energy efficiency initiatives for vulnerable customers in Louisiana: 140,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

202. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Average rental rates for 250 to-500 kilowatt deployments rose 4.3% in H1 2026: 4.3 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

203. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Net absorption across primary markets increased 11.7% year over year to 1,456.2 MW in H1 2026: 1,456.2 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

204. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Average rental rates for 3 to-10 MW deployments rose 8.3% in H1 2026: 8.3 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

205. Saskatchewan, Canada Reference figure

     BNN Bloomberg. Bell Canada's data centre project requires 1.2 million pounds of structural material per building, with 70 percent of manufacturing work and 80 percent of labour performed at Clavet: 70 percent. Saskatchewan, Canada, 2026. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

206. California, statewide Reference figure

     The Center Square. California has 331 data centers, a fraction of 3,000 data centers across the United States: 331 count. California, statewide, 2026. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

207. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Atlanta's under construction capacity surged 52.3% year over year to 2,882 MW in H1 2026: 2,882 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

208. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy Mississippi adds $18 million of incremental $300 million in reliability projects through formula rate plan to help cut outages in half by 2030: 18,000,000 USD. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

209. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Meta committed to $120 million including matching funds for Entergy's The Power to Care program in Louisiana: 120,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

210. Southaven, DeSoto County, MS Reference figure

     CBS News. SpaceXAI plans total more than 20 billion dollars in investments to Southaven: 20,000,000,000 dollars. Southaven, DeSoto County, MS, 2026. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

211. Hallam, Lancaster County, Nebraska Reference figure

     1011now.com. The proposed hyperscale data center would use 1.7 gigawatts of power: 1.7 GW. Hallam, Lancaster County, Nebraska, 2026. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

212. Mason County, West Virginia Reference figure

     Data Center Dynamics. Monarch Compute Campus has potential for up to 8GW capacity: 8 GW. Mason County, West Virginia, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

213. Richland Parish, LA Reference figure

     Capital B News. Meta's projected investments for the data center reached $250 billion: 250,000,000,000 USD. Richland Parish, LA, 2026. Capital B News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

214. Mason County, WV Reference figure

     WCHS. Capacity of 460 megawatts will power NVIDIA's Vera Rubin platform for Anthropic: 460 MW. Mason County, WV, 2026. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

215. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Annual operating cost of typical 100 MW data center at typical electricity rates estimated at $120 million: 120,000,000 USD. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

216. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy expects to pass on to customers estimated savings of $700 million in future fuel costs from diverse generation portfolio: 700,000,000 USD. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

217. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Northern Virginia's under construction capacity rose 16.5% to 2,420.2 MW in H1 2026: 2,420.2 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

218. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Average rental rates for 500 kilowatt to-3 MW deployments rose 7.9% in H1 2026: 7.9 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

219. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Northern Virginia's vacancy rate fell to 0.2% in H1 2026: 0.2 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

220. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Typical 100 MW data center construction costs estimated at $1 billion or more: 1,000,000,000 USD. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

221. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Northern Virginia's total net absorption was 467.6 MW in H1 2026: 467.6 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

222. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     KUT. In Q1 2026, nearly 200 large energy consumers including many large data centers applied to connect to the Texas power grid: 200 applications. Texas, statewide, 2026. KUT local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

223. Desloge, St. Louis County, MO Reference figure

     Park Hills Daily Journal. Groundwater from flooded mine workings is consistently about 58 degrees Fahrenheit: 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Desloge, St. Louis County, MO, 2026. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

224. Saskatchewan, statewide Reference figure

     paNOW. Bell Canada's 300 megawatt data centre in RM of Sherwood is expected to generate as much as $12 billion in economic value for the province: 12,000,000,000 USD. Saskatchewan, statewide, 2026. paNOW local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

225. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy Mississippi eliminated $4.87 per month rate increase in July due to new revenues from data centers: 4.87 USD. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

226. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Typical 100 MW data center estimated to use nearly 900 million kWh per year: 900,000,000 kWh per year. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

227. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Average rental rates for 10 plus MW deployments rose 6.7% in H1 2026: 6.7 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

228. Bismarck, North Dakota Reference figure

     InForum. Sales and use tax exemptions for data center IT equipment were $7.8 million in 2023: 7,800,000 USD. Bismarck, North Dakota, 2026. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

229. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Amazon's hyperscale facility generated revenue that eliminated nearly $5 per month bill increase for all Entergy Mississippi residential customers: 5 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

230. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Data center investment sales totaled 1.7 billion dollars in H1 2026: 1,700,000,000 dollars. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

231. New Jersey, statewide Reference figure

     news.bloombergtax.com. New Jersey awarded CoreWeave $250 million in tax credits, the maximum amount a single project can receive: 250,000,000 USD. New Jersey, statewide, 2026. news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

232. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Huge 1.4 GW data center recently approved for DTE in Michigan estimated to cost $7 billion: 7,000,000,000 USD. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

233. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Primary market supply surged 33.7% year over year in H1 2026 to 10,903 megawatts: 10,903 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

234. US Reference figure

     CBRE. U.S. data center vacancy in H1 2026 was 1.4%, down from 1.6% in H1 2025: 1.4 percent. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

235. Effingham County, GA Reference figure

     wsbtv.com. Georgia Power projects revenue from large load contracts will help lower power bills for typical residential customers by 180 dollars annually beginning in 2029: 180 dollars a year. Effingham County, GA, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

236. Mason County, WV Reference figure

     WCHS. Anthropic reached $45 billion multi year deal for AI computing at Nscale's Monarch Compute Campus: 45,000,000,000 USD. Mason County, WV, 2026. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

237. Bismarck, North Dakota Reference figure

     InForum. Sales and use tax exemptions for data center IT equipment were $15.3 million in 2024: 15,300,000 USD. Bismarck, North Dakota, 2026. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

238. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy Mississippi projects over $2 billion in customer savings over next two decades from data center revenues under Fair Share Plus Pledge announced in March: 2,000,000,000 USD. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

239. Saskatchewan, Canada Reference figure

     BNN Bloomberg. Bell Canada's AI data centre project is expected to create 12 billion dollars in economic activity and provide 720 million dollars in provincial revenues: 12,000,000,000 dollars. Saskatchewan, Canada, 2026. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

240. Saskatchewan, Canada Reference figure

     BNN Bloomberg. Bell Canada's AI data centre project is expected to create approximately 800 jobs during construction and 80 long term operational positions: 800 jobs. Saskatchewan, Canada, 2026. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

241. Michigan, MI Reference figure

     Michigan Advance. Data center staffing and human resources costs estimated at $5 to $10 million per year: 5,000,000 to 10,000,000 dollars per year. Michigan, MI, 2026. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

242. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Meta projected to pay $50 million in state sales tax revenue in Louisiana: 50,000,000 USD. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

243. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana Reference figure

     PR Newswire. Meta will pay approximately 10% of Entergy Louisiana's current storm and resiliency charges once operational: 10 percent. Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, 2026. PR Newswire local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

244. UT Reference figure

     The New Republic. 48 percent of poll respondents said they were strongly opposed to data center construction: 48 percent. UT, 2026. The New Republic local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

245. Effingham County, GA Reference figure

     wsbtv.com. Georgia Power projects new large load customers will generate approximately 950 million dollars annually in incremental revenue, totaling 2.847 billion dollars in customer savings from 2029 through 2031: 950,000,000 dollars. Effingham County, GA, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

246. US Reference figure

     CBRE. Total under construction capacity across primary markets was 7,481.1 MW in H1 2026, up 24.8% year over year: 7,481.1 MW. US, 2026. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

247. California, statewide Reference figure

     The Center Square. Data center electricity demand in California is expected to jump to 9 percent, or 4,500 megawatts, by 2040: 4,500 megawatts. California, statewide, 2026. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

248. Saskatchewan, Canada Reference figure

     BNN Bloomberg. Bell Canada's AI data centre requires 300 megawatts of power: 300 MW. Saskatchewan, Canada, 2026. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

249. Mississippi, statewide Reference figure

     Entergy. Entergy Mississippi filed for additional $0.41 rate reduction effective October due in part to data center revenue: 0.41 USD. Mississippi, statewide, 2026. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

250. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     KUT. The pause applies to about 300 large data center projects with at least 75 megawatts of electricity from ERCOT: 300 projects. Texas, statewide, 2026. KUT local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

251. Federal News item

     How Data Centers Are Using AI to Run Cooler and Smarter. Data center operators deploy AI to optimize cooling, power use, predict maintenance, and improve uptime; full autonomy remains rare. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-08-27. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

252. Federal News item

     ‘Out of Hyperbole’: Nvidia’s AI Boom Tests Data Center Infrastructure Limits. Nvidia reported $89 billion in data center revenue, up 117 percent year over year; AWS plans to deploy 2 million additional GPUs in 2027-2028. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-08-27. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

253. AB News item

     AI Data Centre debate hits Vulcan County - Global News. Alberta community debate over proposed AI data centre in Vulcan County, with virtual town hall addressing support and concerns. Global News, 2026-08-27. Global News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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254. AB News item

     Alberta’s Smith takes questions at less rowdy AI town hall, NDP calls for freeze - Global News. Alberta premier Danielle Smith holds town hall on AI data centres amid public opposition, addresses water use, jobs and setbacks. Global News, 2026-08-27. Global News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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255. AB News item

     Alberta’s Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development - rdnewsnow.com. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Technology Minister Nate Glubish are joining an online town hall about AI data centers, the third of four the province's government has organized. rdnewsnow.com, 2026-08-27. rdnewsnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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256. AB News item

     Danielle Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development in Alberta - The Globe and Mail. Alberta Premier Smith held third provincewide AI data centre town hall with 12,500 participants addressing setbacks, water use, electricity, and jobs concerns. The Globe and Mail, 2026-08-27. The Globe and Mail national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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257. AB News item

     Beyond Local: Alberta's Smith to take part in virtual town hall on AI data centre development - The Albertan. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith scheduled to participate in virtual town hall on August 27 about AI data centre development. The Albertan, 2026-08-27. The Albertan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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258. AB News item

     New report says Alberta power prices could spike because of Meta’s data centre. The company disputes the claim - edmontonjournal.com. Meta disputes a report's claim that its data center could cause power prices in Alberta to spike. edmontonjournal.com, 2026-08-27. edmontonjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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259. AB News item

     AI data centre space, power, water concerns levied at Alberta virtual town hall - edmontonjournal.com. An Alberta virtual town hall addressed concerns about AI data centre impacts on space, power, and water. Community members raised environmental and resource questions. edmontonjournal.com, 2026-08-27. edmontonjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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260. Alabama News item

     TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities - Alabama Political Reporter. The Tennessee Valley Authority plans to raise its rates for data centers, which would affect facilities in North Alabama. Alabama Political Reporter, 2026-08-27. Alabama Political Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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261. Alabama News item

     Jay Reed op-ed: Fact vs. fiction on Alabama data centers - Yellowhammer News. Jay Reed published an op ed addressing factual claims and misconceptions about Alabama data centers. The piece represents a named figure commenting on the data center debate. Yellowhammer News, 2026-08-27. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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262. Arkansas News item

     Advocates make final push ahead of Tuesday vote on Pulaski County data center ordinance. Pulaski County Quorum Court scheduled to vote Tuesday on emergency ordinance establishing conditional use permit process for hyperscale data centers. katv.com, 2026-08-27. katv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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263. Arkansas News item

     Entergy customers begin seeing benefits from data center agreements, Fair Share Plus pledge keeps money in customers’ pockets - Entergy. Entergy announced that customers are seeing benefits from data center agreements under the Fair Share Plus pledge. The statement highlights customer benefits from data center related rate agreements. Entergy, 2026-08-27. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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264. Arizona News item

     Foes, backers show where they stand on Arizona data center plans - azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic. Opponents and supporters of La Osa data center project appeared at Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting in Arizona on August 26, 2026. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic, 2026-08-27. azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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265. Arizona News item

     Pinal County rejects massive Vermaland data center project - Phoenix Business Journal. Pinal County voted down Vermaland, described as the largest data center campus ever proposed in Arizona, amid nationwide data center resistance. www.linkedin.com, 2026-08-27. www.linkedin.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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266. California News item

     Data centers bill passes Assembly days before session ends - The Center Square. California Assembly passed Bill 1577 requiring data center operators to report energy consumption details to state and local agencies. The Center Square, 2026-08-27. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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267. California News item

     Digital Realty breaks ground on new state of the art data center in Switzerland - globenewswire.com. Digital Realty broke ground on ZUR4, a new 15 MW data center in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, expected to complete in 2028 and support AI and high density workloads. globenewswire.com, 2026-08-27. globenewswire.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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268. Colorado News item

     Data Centers Use Little Water, So Where Does It All Go? - National Review. National Review article argues data centers consume little water and Western water shortages are driven by agricultural irrigation; market reforms could shift scarce supplies to more valuable uses. National Review, 2026-08-27. National Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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269. Delaware News item

     Meyer signs laws restricting future data center energy use in Delaware - delawareonline.com. Meyer signed laws restricting future data center energy use in Delaware. The legislation imposes new energy consumption limits on data center projects. delawareonline.com, 2026-08-27. delawareonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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270. Delaware News item

     Meyer signs laws restricting future data center energy use in Delaware - delawareonline.com. Meyer signed laws in Delaware that place restrictions on the energy use of future data centers. delawareonline.com, 2026-08-27. delawareonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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271. Delaware News item

     Delaware enacts clean energy mandate for hyperscale data centers - Data Center Dynamics. Delaware enacted a clean energy mandate for hyperscale data centers. The policy mandates renewable energy requirements for large data center operations. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-08-27. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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272. Florida News item

     New Indiantown Council requests data center moratorium special meeting - tcpalm.com. Indiantown Village Council moves to enact one year moratorium on data center development following election victory by anti data center candidates. tcpalm.com, 2026-08-27. tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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273. Florida News item

     Duke Energy Florida asks to punt on rate for large load customers - Yahoo Finance. Florida PSC held hearing on Duke Energy Florida's compliance with SB 484, a law requiring utilities to provide large load tariffs. Parties disputed whether DEF's proposal adequately protects other ratepayers from data center cost burdens. Yahoo Finance, 2026-08-27. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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274. Florida News item

     Duke Energy Florida asks to punt on rate for large load customers - Utility Dive. Florida Public Service Commission hears arguments on Duke Energy's compliance with state data center rate law. Utility Dive, 2026-08-27. Utility Dive trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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275. Florida News item

     Palm Beach County doubling down on data center pause - The Real Deal. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously voted to pursue a one year moratorium on large scale data centers, defined as those with peak loads of 50 megawatts or more. The vote follows rejection of Project Tango and aligns with state level definition in Senate Bill 484. The Real Deal, 2026-08-27. The Real Deal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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276. Florida News item

     Palm Beach County advances plan to temporarily ban data centers - Sun Sentinel. Palm Beach County is advancing a plan for a temporary ban on data centers. The jurisdiction is taking action to restrict data center development. Sun Sentinel, 2026-08-27. Sun Sentinel local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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277. Florida News item

     David Jolly backs Escambia data center moratorium, says Byron Donalds out of step with voters on issue - Florida Politics. David Jolly supports an Escambia County data center moratorium while criticizing Byron Donalds for opposing it. The statement reflects local political debate over data center development policy. Florida Politics, 2026-08-27. Florida Politics local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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278. Georgia News item

     OpenAI Data Center Moves Forward: Power Deal Approved, Site Plan Review Next - Effingham Herald. Georgia Power contract approved, DRI report released for OpenAI's 1,400 acre Effingham County data center; site plan review September 14. Effingham Herald, 2026-08-27. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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279. Georgia News item

     New data center may use more electricity than anything else in Georgia - wsbtv.com. Georgia Public Service Commission approves power contract for OpenAI's Project Camellia data center in Effingham County, with 3,200 megawatts capacity and projected annual savings of 180 dollars per residential customer starting 2029. wsbtv.com, 2026-08-27. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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280. Georgia News item

     Utility officials approve Georgia Power, OpenAI data center agreement - WSB-TV. Georgia utility officials approved a data center agreement between Georgia Power and OpenAI. The approval represents a jurisdiction event regarding large data center development in the state. WSB-TV, 2026-08-27. WSB-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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281. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills. Georgia Power's contract to serve the OpenAI data center in Effingham County was approved by state regulators as part of the Georgia Public Service Commission regulatory process. The contract includes approximately 3,200 megawatts of new electricity demand. WALB, 2026-08-27. WALB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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282. Georgia News item

     Effingham County officials say OpenAI will bring property tax relief. Residents are unsatisfied. Effingham County officials say OpenAI's Project Camellia will bring property tax relief, but residents express concern about quality of life tradeoffs. Georgia Public Broadcasting, 2026-08-27. Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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283. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power approves OpenAI contract in Effingham County. The Georgia Public Service Commission has approved Georgia Power's contract to serve OpenAI's Effingham County data center, with typical residential customers expected to save $180 per year from 2029. FOX 5 Atlanta, 2026-08-27. FOX 5 Atlanta local outlet Also reported by WTOC local outlet , WRDW local outlet (3 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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284. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power deal to power OpenAI data center is approved, with some fine print - AJC.com. Georgia Power's deal to supply power to an OpenAI data center has been approved with conditions. This represents a utility commission decision on data center infrastructure. AJC.com, 2026-08-27. AJC.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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285. Georgia News item

     OpenAI gets green light for 3.2GW power deal to supply planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia - Data Center Dynamics. OpenAI received approval for a 3.2 GW power deal to supply a planned data center in Effingham County, Georgia. The power contract marks a milestone for the project. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-08-27. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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286. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power agrees to new protections against data center costs - WABE. Georgia Power agreed to new protections against data center costs. The utility committed to measures that will shield customers from cost impacts of data center development. WABE, 2026-08-27. WABE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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287. Georgia News item

     Georgia Power gets clearance to serve OpenAI's massive AI data center in Effingham County​ - CBS News. Georgia Power received clearance to serve an OpenAI data center in Effingham County. The utility approval suggests the project is moving forward. CBS News, 2026-08-27. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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288. Iowa News item

     Prospective Marshalltown data center developer fields questions from council, public - - Times Republican. Swarm Systems presents data center proposal for Edgewood Industrial Park in Marshalltown, Iowa; breakground planned for Q2 2027, operational by end of 2028. Times Republican, 2026-08-27. Times Republican local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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289. Iowa News item

     Clinton to consider ordinance on proposed data center project - Quad Cities Business Journal. Clinton is considering an ordinance for a proposed data center project. The city is evaluating regulatory rules for a data center development. Quad Cities Business Journal, 2026-08-27. Quad Cities Business Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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290. Illinois News item

     More data center deliberation to come in Bloomington-Normal - WGLT. Bloomington city manager discusses ongoing datacenter policy deliberations and planning commission hearings scheduled for October and November. WGLT, 2026-08-27. WGLT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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291. Illinois News item

     Illinois Politicians Face Growing Conflict With Data Centers - Bisnow. Illinois politicians are facing a growing conflict with data centers, according to reporting. The item suggests political disagreement over data center development in the state. Bisnow, 2026-08-27. Bisnow local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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292. Indiana News item

     Indiana counties increasingly turn to local restrictions as data center development grows - Indiana Public Media. Indiana counties are implementing local restrictions in response to growing data center development. The trend reflects jurisdictional response to industry expansion. Indiana Public Media, 2026-08-27. Indiana Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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293. Kansas News item

     Kansas communities can learn from ‘painful’ data center lessons in other states, experts say - Kansas Reflector. Experts said communities across Kansas can learn from the painful lessons other states have had with data centers. Kansas Reflector, 2026-08-27. Kansas Reflector local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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294. Kentucky News item

     Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ending state tax incentives for data centers - Louisville Public Media. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear called for ending state tax incentives for data centers, according to Louisville Public Media. The statement signals potential change in state policy on data center subsidies. Louisville Public Media, 2026-08-27. Louisville Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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295. Kentucky News item

     A Kentucky law meant to increase housing is now being wielded by a data center developer - Kentucky Lantern. TenKey LandCo proposed 200 acre data center campus in Simpson County, Kentucky; uses state law limiting lawsuit standing to stop community opposition. Kentucky Lantern, 2026-08-27. Kentucky Lantern local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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296. Kentucky News item

     New Study Examines Potential Economic, Tax Impact of Data Centers In Kentucky - kychamberbottomline.com. A new study examines the potential economic and tax impacts of data centers in Kentucky. The study provides analysis of data center fiscal effects for the state. kychamberbottomline.com, 2026-08-27. kychamberbottomline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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297. Kentucky News item

     Beshear would support rolling back Kentucky’s data center tax breaks - Lexington Herald Leader. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he would support rolling back the state's tax breaks for data centers. Lexington Herald Leader, 2026-08-27. Lexington Herald Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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298. Kentucky News item

     Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for ending state tax incentives for data centers - Louisville Public Media. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the state should stop giving tax incentives to data centers. Louisville Public Media, 2026-08-27. Louisville Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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299. Louisiana News item

     Shreveport Emerges as a Key Hub for SLB’s Data Center Infrastructure Business - SLB. SLB announced expansion of data center prefabrication operations in Shreveport, Louisiana, and new partnerships for modular AI infrastructure with NVIDIA and Meta. SLB, 2026-08-27. SLB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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300. Louisiana News item

     As politicians on both sides begin to turn on data centers, it’s a different story in Louisiana - NOLA.com. A political reckoning against data centers is sweeping Republican and Democratic led states, but Louisiana continues aggressive support despite Texas imposing a moratorium. NOLA.com, 2026-08-27. NOLA.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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301. Louisiana News item

     NDAs are hiding data center deals, drawing ire from locals — and attention from lawmakers - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Nondisclosure agreements between Applied Digital and Louisiana officials kept the Delta Forge 1 data center project confidential until construction began. NDAs for data centers are common nationwide, drawing legislative efforts to ban them in multiple states. OPB (via Google News), 2026-08-27. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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302. Massachusetts News item

     Data centers, police, housing take center stage in Worcester House race debate - masslive.com. Data centers were discussed as a central issue in a Worcester House race debate alongside police and housing. Candidates debated data center policy in the context of local concerns. masslive.com, 2026-08-27. masslive.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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303. Maryland News item

     Canton, Curtis Bay data center rules spark Baltimore debate - WBAL-TV. Baltimore Planning Commission heard heated testimony on data center bill allowing centers under 10 MW in industrial zones around Canton and Curtis Bay. WBAL-TV, 2026-08-27. WBAL-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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304. Maryland News item

     Maryland data center debate intensifies as local rules diverge - WBFF. Maryland counties are adopting different approaches to data center development, with Frederick County pausing new projects while construction continues on approved developments. Polling shows 75% of Marylanders are concerned about data centers, primarily over electricity costs and environmental impacts. WBFF, 2026-08-27. WBFF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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305. Michigan News item

     Michigan Regulators Order I&M to Address Data Center Reliability Risks But Fail to Fill the Gap in Regulation - ucs.org. Michigan regulators ordered I&M to address data center reliability risks but failed to fill the gap in regulation of data center infrastructure. ucs.org, 2026-08-27. ucs.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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306. Michigan News item

     Why on Earth are so many data centers being built? - Michigan Advance. Michigan Advance publishes commentary questioning the business case for numerous data centers being built, citing environmental costs and job creation concerns. The piece raises issues about energy use, water consumption, noise, and revenue models. Michigan Advance, 2026-08-27. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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307. Michigan News item

     Michigan Regulators Order I&M to Address Data Center Reliability Risks But Fail to Fill the Gap in Regulation - ucs.org. Michigan regulators ordered Indiana Michigan Power to address reliability risks from data centers but, in the view of the Union of Concerned Scientists, did not fill a gap in data center regulation. ucs.org, 2026-08-27. ucs.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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308. Missouri News item

     Springfield residents pack data center public engagement session - KY3. Springfield, Missouri held a public engagement session on data center development with hundreds of residents attending; city council previously imposed an administrative delay on applications. KY3, 2026-08-27. KY3 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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309. Missouri News item

     Unsolicted data center concept proposal submitted to Desloge mayor - Park Hills Daily Journal. Christopher Desloge submits unsolicited data center cooling concept using flooded lead mine water to Desloge mayor, who opposes it. Park Hills Daily Journal, 2026-08-27. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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310. Missouri News item

     City of Springfield hosts community meetings about data center development - KY3. Springfield hosted community meetings about a data center development project. The city engaged the public on the proposed project. KY3, 2026-08-27. KY3 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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311. Mississippi News item

     Elon Musk's data centers are pushing out a family that's owned land since "before people of color were allowed to" - CBS News. CBS News reports on noise and air pollution from power plant serving SpaceXAI data centers in Southaven, Mississippi; residents file lawsuit seeking shutdown. CBS News, 2026-08-27. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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312. Mississippi News item

     First benefits from data centers appear in Entergy Mississippi customer bills, eliminating nearly $5 monthly increase - Entergy. Entergy Mississippi's rate plan avoids a $4.87 monthly increase, supported by revenues from Amazon and other data centers. Entergy, 2026-08-27. Entergy local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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313. Montana News item

     Montana leaders weigh how data centers could affect nearby towns - montanarightnow.com. Montana contractors and community leaders discuss construction impacts and economic benefits of potential large scale data centers near Missoula and Billings. montanarightnow.com, 2026-08-27. montanarightnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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314. North Carolina News item

     North Carolina farmer erupts, warns county board to 'watch what's in your food' as they push major data center - The Cool Down. Lee County North Carolina commissioners approved zoning changes allowing data centers in light industrial zones; a retired farmer expressed strong opposition. The Cool Down, 2026-08-27. The Cool Down local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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315. North Carolina News item

     Opinion: Don’t let fear drive the data center debate - The Wilson Times. An opinion piece in The Wilson Times argues against letting fear drive data center policy debate. The statement reflects ongoing local discourse about data center development. The Wilson Times, 2026-08-27. The Wilson Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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316. North Carolina News item

     Data Centers Move Center Stage - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). Policy analysts warn data center opposition threatens AI competitiveness while China pursues massive investment; 71% of Americans oppose construction. Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), 2026-08-27. Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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317. North Carolina News item

     As data center criticism grows, focus turns to N.C. Senate race - Spectrum News. Data center criticism is becoming a factor in North Carolina's Senate race. The issue is emerging as a topic for political debate and election focus. Spectrum News, 2026-08-27. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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318. North Dakota News item

     Port: Stepson of official in data center scuffle launched a news website reporting on data centers - InForum. Oliver County State's Attorney Patrick Waters defended his stepson's news website reporting on data centers; a removal petition alleged Waters of misconduct. InForum, 2026-08-27. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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319. North Dakota News item

     Data centers in North Dakota have received millions in sales tax breaks - InForum. North Dakota data center owners received 65 million dollars in state sales tax exemptions in 2025, up from 15.3 million in 2024, prompting legislative review. InForum, 2026-08-27. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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320. North Dakota News item

     Data Centers Have Enjoyed Huge Tax Breaks in North Dakota - Go Watertown Radio. Data centers have received substantial tax breaks in North Dakota. The article reports on tax incentives provided to data center development. Go Watertown Radio, 2026-08-27. Go Watertown Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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321. North Dakota News item

     Where North Dakota’s data centers stand: 26 facilities tracked statewide - Valley News Live. Valley News Live reports that North Dakota has 26 data center facilities tracked statewide. This number establishes the current scale of data center deployment in the state. Valley News Live, 2026-08-27. Valley News Live local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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322. Nebraska News item

     Lancaster County considers hitting pause on data centers - Lincoln Journal Star. Lancaster County, Nebraska considers moratorium on data center construction; staff urged delay pending further study. Lincoln Journal Star, 2026-08-27. Lincoln Journal Star local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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323. Nebraska News item

     'We're pretty quiet': Village of Nehawka puts indefinite ban on data centers - KMTV 3 News Now. Village of Nehawka became the first Nebraska municipality to impose an indefinite ban on data centers, taking effect in two weeks. KMTV 3 News Now, 2026-08-27. KMTV 3 News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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324. Nebraska News item

     Data center developers eyeing land near Hallam - 1011now.com. Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners, owned by Israel based Stark Power, optioned over 1,500 acres near Hallam for 1.7 GW hyperscale data center. 1011now.com, 2026-08-27. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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325. New Jersey News item

     Microsoft Backed AI Data Center Has Been Accused Of Violating Federal Law. DataOne facility in Vineland accused of operating 45 of 62 gas powered generators without federal permits, violating Clean Air Act; site also near two schools and facing resident noise lawsuit. www.engadget.com, 2026-08-27. www.engadget.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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326. New Jersey News item

     Ruiz, Mukherji Bill to Hold Data Centers Accountable for Water and Energy Use Signed into Law - NJ Senate Democrats. New Jersey governor signs bill requiring data center operators to report water and energy usage semiannually to the Board of Public Utilities. NJ Senate Democrats, 2026-08-27. NJ Senate Democrats local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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327. New Jersey News item

     New Jersey Ends Tax Break for Data Centers as Backlash Builds - news.bloombergtax.com. New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed legislation ending a $500 million data center tax credit program and requiring energy and water reporting. news.bloombergtax.com, 2026-08-27. news.bloombergtax.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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328. New Jersey News item

     New Jersey Joins States Cracking Down on Data Center Energy Use - Bloomberg Government News. New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed legislation requiring data centers to disclose energy and water use to the Board of Public Utilities, joining other states tightening regulations. Bloomberg Government News, 2026-08-27. Bloomberg Government News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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329. New Jersey News item

     Nj Data Centers Will Have To Report Energy Water Use Under New Law - newjersey.news12.com. New Jersey requires data centers to report energy and water use twice yearly; establishes community benefits agreement guidance for developers. newjersey.news12.com, 2026-08-27. newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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330. New Jersey News item

     Sherrill acts on data centers. Critics want more. - jerseyvindicator.org. Sherrill (a New Jersey official) has taken action on data centers, though critics want more action. This reports mixed assessments of local data center policy. jerseyvindicator.org, 2026-08-27. jerseyvindicator.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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331. New Jersey News item

     Data centers must report water, energy use under new law signed by Gov. Sherrill - New Jersey Monitor. Governor Sherrill signed a law requiring data centers to report water and energy use. The legislation mandates disclosure of resource consumption by facilities. New Jersey Monitor, 2026-08-27. New Jersey Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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332. Nevada News item

     Nevada lawmakers could hit pause on data centers, end their tax breaks - Las Vegas Review-Journal. Nevada interim committee advanced 2027 bill to end tax breaks for AI data centers and impose statewide construction and expansion pause. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2026-08-27. Las Vegas Review-Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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333. New York News item

     Concerns raised over potential AI data center on Seneca Lake. New York residents rally against Greenidge Generation crypto mining facility pivot to AI data center at Seneca Lake. www.weny.com, 2026-08-27. www.weny.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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334. New York News item

     A data center battle unfolds 30 miles north of Manhattan - Spectrum News NY1. A data center development conflict is occurring in an area 30 miles north of Manhattan in New York. The report covers local opposition or debate over the project. Spectrum News NY1, 2026-08-27. Spectrum News NY1 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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335. New York News item

     State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez urges Gov. Hochul to sign data center bill - Spectrum News. New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez called on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act into law. Spectrum News, 2026-08-27. Spectrum News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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336. New York News item

     New York senator urges Hochul to sign data center bill as moratorium takes effect - WRGB. A New York senator urges Governor Hochul to sign a data center bill as a moratorium takes effect. This reflects ongoing legislative debate over data center regulation in the state. WRGB, 2026-08-27. WRGB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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337. Ohio News item

     Pataskala City Council votes against data center proposal. Pataskala City Council voted unanimously to deny Aligned Data Centers' proposal after community opposition and planning commission rejection. www.yahoo.com, 2026-08-27. www.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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338. Ohio News item

     Rep. Workman to Serve on Newly Created Joint Data Center Committee - Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Ohio House establishes bipartisan Joint Data Center Committee to examine economic, environmental, energy and security impacts of rapid state expansion. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov), 2026-08-27. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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339. Ohio News item

     What's billed as world's biggest data center garnering support in Piketon, Ohio - wlwt.com. The world's biggest data center project in Piketon, Ohio is garnering support from local residents or officials. The statement indicates backing for the large scale data center development. wlwt.com, 2026-08-27. wlwt.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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340. Oklahoma News item

     Loophole leaves Oklahoma data center water consumption largely untracked - Tulsa World. Oklahoma data centers avoid water permits by purchasing water from utilities, limiting state law tracking of groundwater consumption. Tulsa World, 2026-08-27. Tulsa World local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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341. ON News item

     Kincardine seeks mandatory municipal role in data centre approvals - CK News Today. Municipality of Kincardine, Ontario, submits recommendations to provincial government seeking mandatory municipal approval role, stronger environmental and financial protections for data centres. CK News Today, 2026-08-27. CK News Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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342. ON News item

     Opinion: How Canada can overcome the backlash against AI data centres - The Globe and Mail. Opinion piece argues Canada must develop unified approach to community buy in for AI data centre projects. The Globe and Mail, 2026-08-27. The Globe and Mail local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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343. ON News item

     Another Ontario community pauses data centre development as public pressure mounts - Canada's National Observer. Centre Wellington, Ontario passed a one year data centre moratorium on August 24, joining Oakville and anticipating Mississauga in response to public concern. Canada's National Observer, 2026-08-27. Canada's National Observer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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344. Pennsylvania News item

     As data center concern sweeps Pennsylvania, Delaware County townships move to tighten zoning - Yahoo. Several Delaware County townships in Pennsylvania advance tougher zoning standards for data centers, addressing concerns about water use, noise, traffic, and facility footprints. Yahoo, 2026-08-27. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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345. Pennsylvania News item

     Pennsylvania leaders discuss community concerns over future AI data center development - WJAC. Pennsylvania Republican state treasurer Stacy Garrity calls for data center pause while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis says administration implemented strict guardrails on development. WJAC, 2026-08-27. WJAC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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346. South Dakota News item

     Data centers need more examination, not reflexive rejection - The South Dakota Standard. Nineteen South Dakota Democratic legislative candidates signed a Data Center Accountability Pledge committing to restrict data center expansion and protect local control over development. The South Dakota Standard, 2026-08-27. The South Dakota Standard local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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347. SK News item

     New data centres in Saskatchewan must be Canadian and supply own power, province says - The Globe and Mail. Saskatchewan government announces new framework requiring data centres to be Canadian owned and supply their own electricity. The Globe and Mail, 2026-08-27. The Globe and Mail national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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348. SK News item

     Saskatchewan says new data centres must be Canadian owned, supply their own power - BNN Bloomberg. Saskatchewan announces new data centre framework requiring Canadian ownership and self supplied power generation for all future projects. BNN Bloomberg, 2026-08-27. BNN Bloomberg local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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349. SK News item

     Saskatchewan sets new rules for future AI data centre projects - guelph.ctvnews.ca. Saskatchewan outlines six principles for future AI data centre projects. guelph.ctvnews.ca, 2026-08-27. guelph.ctvnews.ca national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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350. SK News item

     NDP blasts government’s AI data centre framework - 620 CKRM. NDP Opposition critic blasts Saskatchewan government's AI data centre framework as lacking transparency and consultation, questioning Bell project approvals. 620 CKRM, 2026-08-27. 620 CKRM local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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351. SK News item

     Sask. unveils data centre framework to ensure projects deliver ‘meaningful benefits’ - paNOW. Saskatchewan framework for data centre development requires Canadian ownership, self supplied power, jobs, and meaningful economic benefits. paNOW, 2026-08-27. paNOW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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352. SK News item

     Saskatchewan is ‘choosing Canada’ for new AI data centres, minister says - Global News. Saskatchewan released a framework for AI data centres prioritizing Canadian ownership, Canadian data sovereignty, Saskatchewan jobs and self supplied power generation. Global News, 2026-08-27. Global News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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353. Texas News item

     Don't buy Abbott's latest blame game: Texas's data center problem is on him. Chris Tomlinson discusses Texas Governor Greg Abbott's data center policies including tax incentives, local authority restrictions, and industry responses. YouTube, 2026-08-27. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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354. Texas News item

     Gov. Abbott has ordered a 'pause' on data center approvals. Will it make a difference? - KUT. Governor Abbott ordered a pause on large data center approvals in Texas pending a comprehensive audit of energy and water use. KUT, 2026-08-27. KUT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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355. Texas News item

     Texas’ Fight Against 1 Million-Square-Foot Data Center Explained - Newsweek. PowerHouse data center approved in Westlake, Texas; Keller residents and HOA sue citing zoning violations and harm to property values. Newsweek, 2026-08-27. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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356. Texas News item

     Gov. Abbott has ordered a ‘pause’ on data center approvals. Will it make a difference?. Texas Governor Abbott ordered that approvals of data centers in the state be paused. Texas Standard, 2026-08-27. Texas Standard local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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357. US News item

     North America Data Center Trends H1 2026 - CBRE. U.S. data center vacancy fell to record low 1.4% in H1 2026 as AI demand absorbed 10,903 MW of new supply. CBRE, 2026-08-27. CBRE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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358. Utah News item

     Utah lawmakers ask whether data centers are worth the power, water, and infrastructure costs - Yahoo. Utah lawmakers debate data center economic benefits versus demands on power, water, and infrastructure as state reviews tax incentives and project standards. Yahoo, 2026-08-27. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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359. Utah News item

     The Data Center Backlash Is a Rare Bright Spot in American Politics - The New Republic. Commentary on nationwide opposition to data center construction, citing 71 percent public opposition and electoral losses for pro data center officials in Utah, Virginia and Maryland. The New Republic, 2026-08-27. The New Republic local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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360. Utah News item

     Letter: Utah cannot afford to be overrun by rich data center developers - The Salt Lake Tribune. Letter to the editor warns Utah cannot afford to be overrun by data center developers and calls for public engagement in local decision making. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-08-27. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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361. Utah News item

     Data Center Backlash Reaches the Ballot Box - Data Center Knowledge. At least 18 U.S. incumbent officeholders lost elections between August 2025 and August 2026 after taking action on data center projects, including Utah officials. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-08-27. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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362. Virginia News item

     Stafford County Planning Commission backs new 590K square foot data center complex - WJLA. Stafford County Planning Commission voted to back a new 590,000 square foot data center complex. The approval advances the project through local permitting. WJLA, 2026-08-27. WJLA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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363. Wisconsin News item

     Wisconsin's economy, environment and fight over data centers - PBS Wisconsin. PBS Wisconsin reports on Wisconsin's economy, environment and ongoing disputes over data centers. The item addresses data center policy impacts on the state. PBS Wisconsin, 2026-08-27. PBS Wisconsin local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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364. Wisconsin News item

     Kenosha residents back data center moratorium amid Microsoft proposal - The Daily Reporter. Kenosha residents push for data center moratorium amid Microsoft proposal, citing transparency concerns and environmental impacts. The Daily Reporter, 2026-08-27. The Daily Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WI

365. West Virginia News item

     State appeals court dismisses environmental groups’ lawsuits over Tucker County data center plant. West Virginia appeals court dismissed environmental groups' lawsuits over Tucker County Ridgeline project air permits, ruling it lacks jurisdiction; groups may refile in state Supreme Court. www.wtap.com, 2026-08-27. www.wtap.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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366. West Virginia News item

     Report: Anthropic reaches $45B deal for computing at Nscale's Mason County data center - WCHS. Anthropic reportedly reached $45 billion multi year deal for AI computing at Nscale's Monarch Compute Campus with 460 megawatts of capacity. WCHS, 2026-08-27. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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367. West Virginia News item

     Anthropic signs $45bn compute capacity agreement with Nscale - report - Data Center Dynamics. Anthropic signed a $45 billion AI cloud capacity agreement with Nscale to lease 460MW for six years at Nscale's Monarch Compute Campus in West Virginia, where Microsoft signed on for 1.35GW. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-08-27. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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368. West Virginia News item

     Reports: Nscale cuts $45 billion deal with Anthropic for data center space at Monarch Compute Campus - WV MetroNews. Anthropic agreed to pay Nscale $45 billion over six years to lease about one third of storage space at the Nscale Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County. The facility will use 460 megawatts of power and is projected to create 6,000 jobs over two years, including 700 permanent jobs in Phase 1. WV MetroNews, 2026-08-27. WV MetroNews local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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369. West Virginia News item

     Anthropic agrees to $45 billion West Virginia data center deal with Nscale, governor says - WV News. Anthropic agreed to a $45 billion data center deal with Nscale in West Virginia, announced by the governor. This represents a major investment and approval of a large hyperscale data center project in the state. WV News, 2026-08-27. WV News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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370. West Virginia News item

     WV Intermediate Court dismisses environmental groups’ challenges to Fundamental Data permit - West Virginia Watch. West Virginia Intermediate Court dismissed environmental groups' legal challenges to Fundamental Data's permit. The court ruling resolves litigation over the project's environmental approval. West Virginia Watch, 2026-08-27. West Virginia Watch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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371. West Virginia News item

     West Virginia data center lands reported $45 billion AI investment, Morrisey says - WDTV 5. West Virginia data center sites are associated with a reported $45 billion AI investment, according to state Attorney General Morrisey. The figure represents major capital commitment to the state. WDTV 5, 2026-08-27. WDTV 5 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WV

372. Wyoming News item

     DEQ explains environmental permitting process amid Laramie County data center boom - WyomingNews.com. Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality officials clarified the state's permitting process and environmental oversight for industrial projects including data centers at a public forum. WyomingNews.com, 2026-08-27. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WY

373. Wyoming News item

     DEQ explains environmental permitting process amid Laramie County data center boom - Gillette News Record. DEQ explained its environmental permitting process during a Laramie County data center boom. The agency addressed permitting requirements amid increased development. Gillette News Record, 2026-08-27. Gillette News Record local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     WY

374. Florida Timeline entry

     Indiantown Data Center. Village Attorney Wade Vose submitted resignation shortly after election results published The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. tcpalm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

375. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI Project Camellia data center will be built in phases from 2028 to 2032 and is expected to need approximately 3,200 megawatts of power once completed The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

376. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. Georgia Public Service Commission approved power contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for Project Camellia data center in Effingham County The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

377. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI Project Camellia data center agreement includes providing up to 1,000 megawatts of flexible demand response The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

378. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. An annual publicly available audit conducted by an independent firm will monitor OpenAI's adherence to community and operational commitments for Project Camellia as development progresses The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

379. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI Project Camellia data center facility will use a closed loop water system that recirculates water to minimize ongoing water consumption The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

380. Georgia Timeline entry

     OpenAI Effingham County Data Center. OpenAI pledged 80 million dollars in local community benefits over the lifespan of the project to support schools, public safety, health care and infrastructure The record reads approved, reported August 27, 2026. wsbtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

381. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. A third SpaceXAI data center named Minihard was confirmed in July 2026 The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

382. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. Colossus 1 data center construction began in 2024 The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

383. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. Two more SpaceXAI data centers announced by January 2026 The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

384. Mississippi Timeline entry

     xAI Southaven turbine site. The plant will replace 69 temporary turbines with 41 permanent turbines over the course of a year The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

385. Nebraska Timeline entry

     Data Center near Hallam (unnamed developers). Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners LLC obtained options on more than 1,500 acres of land worth over 8 million dollars near Hallam The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

386. Nebraska Timeline entry

     Data Center near Hallam (unnamed developers). Stark Power, an Israel based company, bought Sagebrush Infrastructure Partners in June The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

387. Nebraska Timeline entry

     Data Center near Hallam (unnamed developers). The project is located near Nebraska Public Power District's Sheldon Power and Princeton Road stations The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

388. Nebraska Timeline entry

     Data Center near Hallam (unnamed developers). Developers offered Hallam farmer Darin Schwaninger tens of thousands of dollars per acre in February The record reads reported, reported August 27, 2026. 1011now.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

389. Utah Timeline entry

     Stratos Project. A hyperscale data center was proposed in Box Elder County and faced opposition The record reads waiting on permits, reported August 27, 2026. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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