August 30, 2026
56 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- California Bill event
S.B. 1168, Data centers: rate structures.. S.B. 1168 passed the Senate. 2026-08-30. California Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Georgia Statement
Carrie Weber, Effingham County resident. County residents expressed concerns about power outages during hurricanes potentially worsening when data center power is prioritized over residential customers Said August 30, 2026, Effingham Herald. Effingham Herald local outlet Also reported by Savannah Morning News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , WJCL local outlet (4 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Effingham County Manager. County Manager Tim Callanan stated the project will proceed if it meets all federal, state and local ordinances and law Said August 30, 2026, Effingham Herald. Effingham Herald local outlet Also reported by Savannah Morning News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , WJCL local outlet (4 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Georgia Statement
Effingham County Commissioner District 2. Commissioner Roger Burdette admitted the lack of transparency in the project announcement was a mistake and said he was wrong not to inform the community sooner Said August 30, 2026, Effingham Herald. Effingham Herald local outlet Also reported by Savannah Morning News local outlet , WTOC local outlet , WJCL local outlet (4 reports). (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Iowa Statement
chairman Bright Future Iowa. Swati Dandekar, chairman of Bright Future Iowa and former Iowa Utilities Board member, states that Iowa should manage data center development with clear rules and community benefits like Google's Council Bluffs Wi Fi investment and Microsoft's Quincy water infrastructure partnership. Said August 30, 2026, thegazette.com. thegazette.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
Illinois State Representative. Daniel Didech said he is going to push for passage of the POWER Act when the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the fall veto session Said August 30, 2026, lakemchenryscanner.com. lakemchenryscanner.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
Carbondale city council member. Clare Killman was absent from the meeting Said August 30, 2026, Southern Illinoisan. Southern Illinoisan local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
Carbondale city council member. Nancy Maxwell voted against the moratorium Said August 30, 2026, Southern Illinoisan. Southern Illinoisan local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
opinion writer. Author Allyson Flake Matsoso expresses concerns about data centers changing small town America, citing impacts like noise, traffic, heat and light pollution Said August 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Mona City leaders. Mona City government said they had not received any formal data center application or development requests and have not made a commitment of water, sewer, or electricity for this data center Said August 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton said data centers help 'keep the taxes low for our residents and provide the services that our residents desperately need' Said August 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton argued that data centers help keep taxes low for residents and provide needed services Said August 30, 2026, Deseret News. Deseret News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Maryland Timeline entry Moratorium
Atmosphere Dickerson data center. Atmosphere Data Centers withdrew its appeal of zoning interpretation related to the moratorium The record reads reported, August 30, 2026. WTOP News local outlet (content date)
- Alabama Jurisdiction event
Alabama. County commissions passed a resolution saying they do not want specific power to regulate data centers aldailynews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Delaware Jurisdiction event
Delaware. Delaware enacted strict clean power requirements for data centers rtoinsider.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Iowa Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Linn County. Linn County adopted a moratorium after developing an ordinance with independent water studies, setbacks, property owner protections, and community benefit investments. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Illinois Jurisdiction event
Grayslake. The Grayslake Village Board was set to hold a one time extended public comment session on August 20 for the public to speak on the approved T5 @ Chicago IV data center campus lakemchenryscanner.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Illinois Jurisdiction event
Lake County. A lawsuit was filed late last month by Lake County residents and a corporation seeking to block the development of the T5 @ Chicago IV data center campus lakemchenryscanner.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Indiana Jurisdiction event
Kokomo. Eleven residents opposed ordinance during public comment, criticizing lack of regulation on utility use and quality of life impacts. wishtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Indiana Jurisdiction event
Kokomo. Ordinance requires data centers to be at least 200 feet from residential districts and 300 feet from any home but does not add stricter rules on utility use, noise, or infrastructure beyond current industrial regulations. wishtv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Kansas Jurisdiction event
Kansas. Kansas town experiencing debate over data center proposal kansasreflector.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Kansas Jurisdiction event
Kansas. El Dorado filed lawsuit on July 14, Edgerton on August 4, and Emporia on August 9 seeking to overturn citizen petitions defining high impact data centers as those with peak power above 10 megawatts or water use above 100,000 gallons per day. yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Kansas Jurisdiction event
Kansas. Cities in Edgerton, El Dorado, Emporia, and elsewhere in Kansas filed lawsuits against residents to block or invalidate citizen petitions seeking to prohibit high impact data centers. yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Jurisdiction event
New Mexico. New Mexico Supreme Court halted AI data center permit process on or before August 30, 2026 yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Edgerton, El Dorado, Emporia, Osawatomie, Ottawa, Kansas Reference figure
The Cool Down. A hyperscale data center at 100 megawatts could use roughly 530,000 gallons of water per day, according to Kansas Commerce.: 530,000 gallons per day. Edgerton, El Dorado, Emporia, Osawatomie, Ottawa, Kansas, 2026. The Cool Down national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Mona, Utah County, UT; Box Elder County, UT Reference figure
Deseret News. As of August 2026, there are 40 operating data centers and 26 planned projects across Utah: 26 projects. Mona, Utah County, UT; Box Elder County, UT, 2026. Deseret News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Oklahoma, OK Reference figure
Yahoo. A data center leaked over 3 million gallons of water in Oklahoma.: 3,000,000 gallons. Oklahoma, OK, 2026. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- AB News item
Alberta NDP calls for pause on AI data centre approvals - St. Albert Gazette. Alberta NDP called for a pause on AI data centre approvals. The opposition party issued a policy statement opposing continued data centre development authorization. St. Albert Gazette, 2026-08-30. St. Albert Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- AB News item
COMMENTARY: AI Data Centre Opposition Elsewhere Creates Opportunity for Alberta - Yogi Schulz - EnergyNow. Commentator Yogi Schulz argues that opposition to AI data centers elsewhere opens an opportunity for Alberta. EnergyNow, 2026-08-30. EnergyNow local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
New resolution says county commissions don’t want specific power to regulate data centers - Alabama Daily News. Alabama Daily News reports on a county commission resolution opposing state authority for data center regulation. The resolution expresses local government preference to maintain regulatory control. Alabama Daily News, 2026-08-30. Alabama Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
West Valley data center project moving forward despite pushback from some in the community. News report on West Valley data center campus near Glendale, Arizona, with community concerns about location near Luke Air Force Base. YouTube, 2026-08-30. YouTube video (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
As regulators seek data center power rules, critics say Xcel is proposing ‘secret process’ as loophole for some projects - The Denver Post. Critics claim Xcel Energy is proposing a secret process as a loophole for some data center projects while regulators seek power rules. The criticism concerns regulatory procedures for data center development. The Denver Post, 2026-08-30. The Denver Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Delaware News item
Delaware Enacts Strict Clean Power Requirements for Data Centers - RTO Insider. Delaware enacted strict clean power requirements for data centers. The state imposed new environmental standards for data center energy sourcing. RTO Insider, 2026-08-30. RTO Insider trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Effingham Residents Press Commissioners Over OpenAI Data Center. At an Effingham County work session on Project Camellia, OpenAI's data center proposal, Commissioner Roger Burdette said he was wrong not to inform the community sooner. Effingham Herald, 2026-08-30. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
‘Strictest contract in data center history’ reached between Georgia Power and OpenAI - WTOC. Georgia Power and OpenAI reached a power contract described as the strictest in data center history. The agreement sets terms for electricity supply to an OpenAI facility. WTOC, 2026-08-30. WTOC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Data centers can be built the Iowa way - thegazette.com. Swati Dandekar, chairman of Bright Future Iowa, said data centers fit Iowa's innovation tradition and urged clear standards rather than moratoriums to manage responsible development. thegazette.com, 2026-08-30. thegazette.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Carbondale passes moratorium on data center development - Southern Illinoisan. Carbondale city council adopted a one year moratorium on data center development on a 4-1 vote on Tuesday, August 27. Southern Illinoisan, 2026-08-30. Southern Illinoisan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Lawmaker says Grayslake mega data center 'should not proceed' without answers on power, water and noise - lakemchenryscanner.com. Illinois state representative calls for evidence on power, water, and noise impacts before T5 Grayslake data center proceeds. lakemchenryscanner.com, 2026-08-30. lakemchenryscanner.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
The datacenter backlash is bringing the entire political spectrum together , against big tech billionaires - The Guardian. A national datacenter backlash uniting Americans across political spectrum reveals three quarters oppose local development and 500+ jurisdictions have passed bans or moratoriums. The Guardian, 2026-08-30. The Guardian national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kansas News item
Kansas cities sue residents over petitions seeking to block large data centers - The Cool Down. Kansas cities sue residents over petitions to block high impact data centers; courts weigh validity of citizen ordinances on water and power limits. The Cool Down, 2026-08-30. The Cool Down national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kansas News item
As data center debate heats up this Kansas town, answers — and trust — become harder to find - Kansas Reflector. A Kansas town faces heated debate over a proposed data center project. Local disagreement over the development affects community trust and decision making. Kansas Reflector, 2026-08-30. Kansas Reflector local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Atmosphere Data Centers scraps challenge to Montgomery Co. executive’s permitting moratorium. Atmosphere Data Centers withdrew its appeal of zoning interpretation related to Montgomery County's 18 month data center moratorium passed in July. WTOP News, 2026-08-30. WTOP News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
Attorney meets with data center opponents to offer options - The Joplin Globe. An attorney is meeting with data center opponents in Joplin to discuss available options. This indicates organized opposition to a data center project in the area. The Joplin Globe, 2026-08-30. The Joplin Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Massive AI data center near Philly accused of running unpermitted generators - Northeast Times. DataOne AI facility in New Jersey operating dozens of unpermitted generators without EPA compliance, facing environmental and legal violations. Northeast Times, 2026-08-30. Northeast Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Governor Sherrill’s data center bills aren’t guardrails. They’re green lights. - jerseyvindicator.org. Governor Sherrill's data center bills are characterized as permissive rather than restrictive by the Jersey Vindicator. The assessment suggests the bills enable rather than limit data center development. jerseyvindicator.org, 2026-08-30. jerseyvindicator.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
New Mexico Supreme Court halts AI data center permit process, handing residents a rare win - The Cool Down. The New Mexico Supreme Court halted an AI data center permit process, blocking the project advance. The court action represents a judicial halt to permitting for the data center. The Cool Down, 2026-08-30. The Cool Down national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
State moratorium does not halt local review of data centers - WSTM. A state moratorium on data centers does not prevent local review of projects. Local jurisdictions continue their own permitting processes despite statewide restrictions. WSTM, 2026-08-30. WSTM local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio House Democrats Urge Governor DeWine to Act on Data Center Electricity Costs Before Ohio Consumers Face Higher Bills - Ohio House of Representatives (.gov). Ohio House Democrats urged Governor DeWine to address data center electricity costs before consumers face higher bills. The statement reflects legislative concern over data center power impacts. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov), 2026-08-30. Ohio House of Representatives (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Data center in Oklahoma leaks over 3 million gallons of water - Yahoo. A data center in Oklahoma leaked over 3 million gallons of water, affecting residents. Yahoo, 2026-08-30. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
'Suitcase Farmers' return to Oklahoma via data centers | Opinion - The Oklahoman. An opinion piece compares data center development in Oklahoma to historical Suitcase Farming practices. The comparison raises concerns about resource extraction and economic impact. The Oklahoman, 2026-08-30. The Oklahoman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Data centers are Oklahoma's next infrastructure story | Opinion - The Oklahoman. An opinion piece in The Oklahoman characterizes data centers as Oklahoma's next infrastructure story. The commentary reflects ongoing public discourse about data center development. The Oklahoman, 2026-08-30. The Oklahoman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Data center leak costs residents more than 3 million gallons of water - CNN. A data center experienced a leak that caused residents to lose more than 3 million gallons of water. The incident represents a significant water loss from the facility. CNN, 2026-08-30. CNN national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Data centers emerge as new flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Oregon gubernatorial candidates dispute data center policy; Governor Kotek supported 2012 tax breaks for data centers, while challenger Drazan opposes moratorium but will maintain enterprise zone benefits. OPB (via Google News), 2026-08-30. OPB (via Google News) local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
PPL land deal in Archbald, Upvalley paves way for massive data center power plants [Updated] - Scranton Times-Tribune. PPL has made a land deal in Archbald and the Upvalley area to enable construction of massive data center power plants. The deal clears the way for a major data center infrastructure project. Scranton Times-Tribune, 2026-08-30. Scranton Times-Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Opinion: Data centers could change small-town America - Deseret News. Opinion piece warns data centers could transform small town America; discusses proposed projects in Mona and Spanish Fork, Utah amid nationwide opposition. Deseret News, 2026-08-30. Deseret News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois Timeline entry
T5 Grayslake data center. T5 @ Chicago IV data center campus was given approvals in 2024 and 2025 by the Grayslake Village Board The record reads reported, reported August 30, 2026. lakemchenryscanner.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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