September 22, 2026

1. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

   Pulaski County. Pulaski County Quorum Court on Tuesday approved a measure to establish new regulations on data centers arkansasonline.com local outlet (content date)

2. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

   Pulaski County. Pulaski County Quorum Court voted 11-4 Tuesday night in favor of new data center regulations ualrpublicradio.org local outlet (content date)

3. Arkansas Jurisdiction event

   Pulaski County. Pulaski County Quorum Court on September 22, 2026 passed 11-4 an ordinance to regulate large data centers in unincorporated parts of the county, covering noise, fire safety, and water consumption. AVAIO Digital's proposed $6 billion, 1 gigawatt Wrightsville campus will be subject to the new rules. arktimes.com local outlet (content date)

4. Arizona Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

   Pima County. Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a temporary moratorium on data center development in unincorporated parts of the county for 120 days kjzz.org local outlet (content date)

5. Iowa Jurisdiction event

   Dubuque County. Dubuque County Zoning Commission held a work session on the county's data center ordinance at Northeast Iowa Community College in Peosta on September 22, 2026. telegraphherald.com local outlet (content date)

6. Michigan Jurisdiction event

   Michigan. Michigan environmentalists gathered at state Capitol on Tuesday to press lawmakers for stronger data center regulations, citing concerns about water and energy use. wemu.org local outlet (content date)

7. Montana Jurisdiction event

   Butte-Silver Bow County. Montana Supreme Court ruled on September 22 that Butte data center citizens initiative can appear on November ballot kbzk.com local outlet (content date)

8. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

   New Jersey. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a fine for violating the Air Pollution Control Act on September 22, 2026, after a July 29 inspection found 62 large natural gas generators operating without required permits. northjersey.com local outlet (content date)

9. South Carolina Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

   Kershaw County. Kershaw County Council voted unanimously to pass the final reading of the data center moratorium ordinance on Tuesday night southcarolinapublicradio.org local outlet (content date)

10. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

    Texas. Governor Abbott directed Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt data center permits on September 22, 2026. cbsnews.com national outlet (content date)

11. Virginia Jurisdiction event

    Prince William County. Prince William County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to shrink the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District virginiabusiness.com local outlet (content date)

12. Virginia Jurisdiction event

    Prince William County. Prince William Board of County Supervisors voted 8-0 on September 22, 2026 to end by right data center development countywide, requiring special use permits for future projects rappnews.com local outlet (content date)

13. California Statement

    Edward Ring, Director of Water and Energy Policy at Californians for Energy and Water Abundance, argues concerns about data center water and energy use may be overstated Said September 22, 2026, California Policy Center. California Policy Center local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

14. California Statement

    Richard Evans citing Microsoft. Microsoft's newest liquid cooled AI data centers use direct to chip closed loops with zero water evaporation Said September 22, 2026, California Policy Center. California Policy Center local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

15. Florida Statement

    Byron Donalds, Republican gubernatorial candidate, supports data center development and said state commissioned study due back June 1, 2027. Said September 22, 2026, NBC 6 South Florida. NBC 6 South Florida local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

16. Florida Statement

    Republican U.S. Senator Ashley Moody says consumers should not pay costs associated with data centers and that environmental protections and local input are important Said September 22, 2026, Tampa Bay 28. Tampa Bay 28 local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

17. Florida Statement

    county planner, Manatee County. Jay Stearman, county planner, stated large scale data centers require substantial water and electrical resources comparable to small municipalities and do not support many long term employment opportunities, often emitting low frequency nuisance noise. Said September 22, 2026, yourobserver.com. yourobserver.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

18. Florida Statement

    Manatee County Commissioner. Commissioner Amanda Ballard stated the moratorium would give staff time to fill gaps in Manatee County regulations regarding data centers, which are not adequately addressed in land development code or comprehensive plan. Said September 22, 2026, yourobserver.com. yourobserver.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

19. Florida Statement

    Project executive Adam Kramer stated the facility would not rely on Indiantown's water supply. Said September 22, 2026, cbs12.com. cbs12.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

20. Florida Statement

    Richard Lamondin, Florida State Senate candidate, called for data center moratorium in Westview. Said September 22, 2026, NBC 6 South Florida. NBC 6 South Florida local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

21. Florida Statement

    Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon headlined a town hall in Fort Meade on Monday to outline federal safeguards she says should include transparency, environmental review and community input Said September 22, 2026, Tampa Bay 28. Tampa Bay 28 local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

22. Florida Statement

    Nikki Fried, chair of Florida Democratic Party, said Westview community was not informed about data center construction until too late due to hidden negotiations and backroom deals. Said September 22, 2026, NBC 6 South Florida. NBC 6 South Florida local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

23. Florida Statement

    Project Executive. Adam Kramer stated the project would generate $44 million a year of tax revenue from energy use going directly into infrastructure projects to support rural Martin County and Indiantown. Said September 22, 2026, cbs12.com. cbs12.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

24. Georgia Statement

    Greg Dolezal, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor and state senator, said working families should not be subsidizing large corporations and opposed non disclosure agreements between government and private entities regarding data center incentives. Said September 22, 2026, wtoc.com. wtoc.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

25. Georgia Statement

    Google agreed to pay a premium for new electricity from planned upgrades as part of a new program Georgia Power submitted to state regulators on Monday. Said September 22, 2026, ajc.com. ajc.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

26. Georgia Statement

    Amazon official. Data centers provide computing power and storage behind internet based services Said September 22, 2026, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

27. Georgia Statement

    Georgia Power stated the plan would use federal and state tax credits and a pending loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to offset some upgrade costs. Said September 22, 2026, The Augusta Chronicle. The Augusta Chronicle local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

28. Georgia Statement

    Georgia Power. Google agreed to subscribe to a new tariff and receive zero emission credits in exchange for supporting the nuclear upgrades. Said September 22, 2026, The Augusta Chronicle. The Augusta Chronicle local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

29. Georgia Statement

    Google director of Advanced Energy Technologies. Lucia Tian, Google's director of Advanced Energy Technologies, said data centers serve as a proof point for bringing new nuclear capacity online by expanding existing plants Said September 22, 2026, Benzinga. Benzinga local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

30. Georgia Statement

    Google and Georgia Power announced agreement to support nuclear power uprates at Vogtle and Hatch plants to secure clean power for data centers Said September 22, 2026, Benzinga. Benzinga local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

31. Iowa Statement

    Dave Dawson, Democratic congressional candidate for Iowa's Fourth Congressional District, said decisions about where data centers are built should rest with communities and the federal government should ensure environmental standards are met. Said September 22, 2026, Sioux County Radio. Sioux County Radio local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

32. Illinois Statement

    Brett Chase, journalist. Data centers are being built at a rapid pace to support artificial intelligence Said September 22, 2026, Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago Sun-Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

33. Illinois Statement

    agency. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago stands to bring in millions of dollars in potential new revenue if it can sell treated sewer water to data centers Said September 22, 2026, Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago Sun-Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

34. Indiana Statement

    Wayne Peterson-Stephan, pastor at Zion Community Church. Faith based group We Make Indiana called for a fair share agreement between data center operators, elected officials and the public in St. Joseph County. Said September 22, 2026, WSBT. WSBT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

35. Indiana Statement

    Google says the generators will use ultra low sulfur diesel or a renewable alternative. Said September 22, 2026, 963xke.com. 963xke.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

36. Kansas Statement

    Rose Hill City Administrator. Mark Deter, city administrator, says Rose Hill does not have sufficient water resources to sustain a data center, noting El Dorado has a lake providing 10 million gallons of water a day. Said September 22, 2026, KAKE. KAKE local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

37. Kentucky Statement

    coal industry executive and University of Kentucky donor. Joe Craft, coal industry executive and UK donor, says data centers will bring thousands of jobs to Kentucky and that state will need 30 to 40 percent more energy Said September 22, 2026, pmg-ky2.com. pmg-ky2.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

38. Kentucky Statement

    Eric King statement on Kentucky data center positioning Said September 22, 2026, Daily Independent. Daily Independent local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

39. Massachusetts Statement

    Anthony Russo, City Council President, stated Gov. Maura Healey executive order grants municipalities authority over data center approvals. Said September 22, 2026, ATM Marketplace. ATM Marketplace local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

40. Maine Statement

    letter writer. Steve Painter, Kennebunkport resident, says data centers and businesses consuming large amounts of electricity should be approved at state level, not by local governments, because electricity consumption in one town affects the regional electric grid. Said September 22, 2026, Portland Press Herald. Portland Press Herald local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

41. Michigan Statement

    Milton Ault III, Executive Chairman, Hyperscale Data. Hyperscale Data is separating bitcoin mining operations in Montana from Michigan AI data center operations. Said September 22, 2026, Pulse 2.0. Pulse 2.0 local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

42. Michigan Statement

    Milton Todd Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. Company believes separation would improve transparency and position Michigan facility to operate as standalone AI data center Said September 22, 2026, TradingView. TradingView local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

43. Michigan Statement

    Sierra Club Michigan. Marta Johnson said the groups want to protect groundwater and surface water and guard against pollution and noise from data center generators Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

44. Michigan Statement

    Governor of Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer in July asked data center companies to sign a 10 point pledge on costs, environmental permits and hiring, and called on Legislature to write guardrails into law Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

45. Michigan Statement

    Milton Todd Ault III, Executive Chairman of Hyperscale Data. Hyperscale Data intends to form Patriot BTC subsidiary to hold cryptocurrency mining operations, Montana data center, Bitcoin miners and related infrastructure Said September 22, 2026, TradingView. TradingView local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

46. Michigan Statement

    Environmental groups spent Tuesday at Michigan Capitol pressing lawmakers to regulate data centers, expressing concern about facilities' effects on water, air and health of nearby communities Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

47. Michigan Statement

    Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition. Chris Gilmer Hill said there is a real and growing consensus on data center regulation and more top officials are echoing the grassroots call for a moratorium Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

48. Michigan Statement

    Marta Johnson, legislative and political organizer with Sierra Club Michigan; Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental. Environmental groups met with Michigan lawmakers on Tuesday pressing for data center regulations, citing concerns about water, air, pollution from diesel generators and gas plants, and noise affecting human health Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

49. Minnesota Statement

    Jenny Mongeau, incumbent Clay County Commissioner, has worked on various mental health initiatives in her 12 years on the board Said September 22, 2026, The Forum. The Forum local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

50. Minnesota Statement

    Moorhead School Board member and District 4 candidate. Scott Steffes said he would need to do more research on data centers before deciding on a commitment to keep them out of Clay County Said September 22, 2026, The Forum. The Forum local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

51. Minnesota Statement

    Clay County Commissioner. Jenny Mongeau said she is opposed to large scale projects like data centers circumventing local entities like townships and counties Said September 22, 2026, The Forum. The Forum local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

52. Minnesota Statement

    Sabin Vice Mayor and District 3 candidate. Tom Berglind said his support for data centers would depend on the resources needed for the data center and its environmental impact Said September 22, 2026, The Forum. The Forum local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

53. Missouri Statement

    New Florence farmer Bob Ridgley expressed concern that Montgomery County data center development will forever change his family's relationship with their land Said September 22, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

54. Missouri Statement

    Rhonda Perry, Farmer and Missouri Rural Crisis Center Executive Director, reported thousands more are organizing in their communities and demanded a moratorium Said September 22, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

55. Missouri Statement

    physics professor and DarkSky Missouri board member. Vayujeet Gokhale, physics professor at Truman State University and board member for DarkSky Missouri, advocates for responsible outdoor lighting practices at data centers. Said September 22, 2026, St Louis Post-Dispatch. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

56. Missouri Statement

    Nichole Flowers Kimmerle, horticulture educator at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Extension, states about one out of every three bites of food produced in the U.S. is dependent on insect or animal pollinators. Said September 22, 2026, St Louis Post-Dispatch. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

57. Missouri Statement

    Ozark County farmer Wren Haffner expressed concern that data centers will affect the aquifer she relies on Said September 22, 2026, Park Hills Daily Journal. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

58. North Dakota Statement

    U.S. House Majority Leader. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Julie Fedorchak promoted the bill at press conference in Fargo on September 22, 2026. Said September 22, 2026, InForum. InForum local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

59. Nebraska Statement

    Governor of Nebraska. Governor Jim Pillen said he generally opposes moratoriums, preferring that decisions be made on a case by case basis for individual communities and projects. Said September 22, 2026, klin.com. klin.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

60. Nebraska Statement

    Governor of Nebraska. Governor Jim Pillen said Nebraska needs to protect water supplies, protect ratepayers, and should not give data center tax credits. Said September 22, 2026, klin.com. klin.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

61. New Jersey Statement

    Jaclyn Rhoads, Pinelands Alliance Executive Director. Environmental advocates including Pinelands Alliance renewed calls for a statewide moratorium on data center construction Said September 22, 2026, New Jersey 101.5. New Jersey 101.5 local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

62. New Jersey Statement

    New Jersey State Director, Food & Water Watch. Matt Smith, New Jersey State Director at Food & Water Watch, called for Governor Sherrill to enforce a statewide moratorium on data centers Said September 22, 2026, Food & Water Watch. Food & Water Watch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

63. New Jersey Statement

    Governor. Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the fine the largest enforcement action against a data center in New Jersey's history. Said September 22, 2026, NBC10 Philadelphia. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

64. New Mexico Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate. Hull said he would require data centers to overbuild power supply by minimum of 20 megawatts and deliver excess energy to grid Said September 22, 2026, The Eastern New Mexico News. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

65. New Mexico Statement

    Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland announced support for a statewide moratorium on data centers until they meet an eight part plan including water protections, no utility rate increases and using renewable energy Said September 22, 2026, The Eastern New Mexico News. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

66. New Mexico Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate. Hull cited campaign finance records showing Haaland received over $87,000 in contributions from Oracle and Project Jupiter executives Said September 22, 2026, The Eastern New Mexico News. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

67. New Mexico Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull said a moratorium is not needed, as state and local governments have protections through permits Said September 22, 2026, The Eastern New Mexico News. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

68. New Mexico Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate. Hull said he would require data centers to build a $50 million desalinization plant to produce water from brackish water Said September 22, 2026, The Eastern New Mexico News. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

69. New York Statement

    Buffalo Councilmember Joseph Golombek says the moratorium goal is to give the city time to update its zoning rules before more facilities are developed and to ensure future projects don't put additional strain on neighborhood infrastructure, including water and sewer systems. Said September 22, 2026, spectrumlocalnews.com. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

70. New York Statement

    Clarence Town Supervisor Patrick Casilio has publicly said he would oppose a data center development if one were proposed in the town Said September 22, 2026, WKBW. WKBW local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

71. New York Statement

    Buffalo Councilmember. Golombek says he would like to see data centers assist communities they locate in with infrastructure funding because they put a burden on infrastructure such as water and sewer systems. Said September 22, 2026, spectrumlocalnews.com. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

72. Ohio Statement

    Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate. Acton sold her individual stock holdings on April 10, including investments in Iron Mountain and Microsoft. Said September 22, 2026, portsmouth-dailytimes.com. portsmouth-dailytimes.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

73. Ohio Statement

    Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate. Amy Acton announced Sept. 15 that she would not own or invest in individual stocks if elected governor. Said September 22, 2026, portsmouth-dailytimes.com. portsmouth-dailytimes.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

74. Ohio Statement

    Ohio Supreme Court. The court's majority ruled cities cannot create new legal rights allowing residents to sue data center owners through a ballot initiative, citing limits on municipal power Said September 22, 2026, WCPO 9 News. WCPO 9 News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

75. Ohio Statement

    Ohio residents report soaring electricity bills and noise pollution as impacts of the AI data center boom Said September 22, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

76. Ohio Statement

    Ramaswamy has disclosed investments in companies and funds connected to the broader data center and artificial intelligence industries, including Amazon, Microsoft, NVIDIA and a semiconductor exchange traded fund. Said September 22, 2026, portsmouth-dailytimes.com. portsmouth-dailytimes.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

77. Ohio Statement

    Ramaswamy's campaign has made data center development a major part of his economic platform, while also proposing changes to how the industry is regulated. Said September 22, 2026, portsmouth-dailytimes.com. portsmouth-dailytimes.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

78. Ohio Statement

    Some Ohio residents are forced to relocate from their homes due to impacts of the data center boom Said September 22, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

79. Pennsylvania Statement

    Pennsylvania Governor. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro shifted from supporting data centers to favoring stricter regulation and community protection Said September 22, 2026, NBC News. NBC News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

80. Pennsylvania Statement

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro headlined a July 2025 summit celebrating 90 billion dollars in data center and AI infrastructure investment Said September 22, 2026, TechCrunch. TechCrunch national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

81. Pennsylvania Statement

    State Rep R-79th District and Scott Barger, State Rep R-80th District. Andrea Verobish and Scott Barger represent most of Blair County and part of Huntingdon County Said September 22, 2026, wjactv.com. wjactv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

82. South Carolina Statement

    Jessica Coker, Spartanburg County councilwoman, voted against the moratorium, saying no evidence had been presented demonstrating a clear threat to residents Said September 22, 2026, FOX Carolina News. FOX Carolina News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

83. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott said data center projects must cover all electrical infrastructure costs, result in lower residential electrical bills, not use water needed by local communities, report electricity and water usage, and abide by setback requirements. Said September 22, 2026, Times Record News. Times Record News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

84. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott says data centers must pay their own way, protect the grid and water, and complete audits Said September 22, 2026, EastTexasRadio.com. EastTexasRadio.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

85. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott said projects should bear their electrical infrastructure costs, lower household electricity bills and avoid drawing on water needed by local communities Said September 22, 2026, TheEnergyMag. TheEnergyMag local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

86. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said during a campaign stop in Gainesville that Texas needs to rein in the data center industry and has added state oversight of new projects. Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

87. Texas Statement

    Abbott reversed his prior support for data center development in Texas, citing local community concerns. Said September 22, 2026, The Real Deal. The Real Deal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

88. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott said he would aim to phase out any economic incentives for data center projects and will work with the Texas Legislature to make that happen Said September 22, 2026, Realtor.com. Realtor.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

89. Texas Statement

    Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, said the Governor could change his mind on the pause after November 4 Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

90. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott wants state lawmakers to eliminate tax incentives for data centers when they return to Austin next year Said September 22, 2026, EastTexasRadio.com. EastTexasRadio.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

91. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott says audits aim to ensure data centers do not make the power grid less reliable and must cover all their own electrical infrastructure costs Said September 22, 2026, EastTexasRadio.com. EastTexasRadio.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

92. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Abbott said data center projects must prove they can cover all electrical infrastructure costs, use no water needed by local communities, and result in lower bills for households Said September 22, 2026, Insurance Journal. Insurance Journal local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

93. Texas Statement

    Reid Wilson. Data centers have become a central issue in the governor's reelection race Said September 22, 2026, Pluribus News. Pluribus News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

94. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Governor Abbott stated he will work with the Legislature to eliminate financial incentives for data centers Said September 22, 2026, Briefs Finance. Briefs Finance local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

95. Texas Statement

    Governor of Texas. Ten months ago Abbott said he wanted Texas to be the epicenter of AI development during a Google data center investment event. Said September 22, 2026, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

96. Texas Statement

    Greg Abbott, Texas Governor, said the necessity to rein in the data center industry that was completely out of control Said September 22, 2026, CBS News. CBS News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

97. Virginia Statement

    L. Louise Lucas, Senate President Pro Tem, criticized the framework for ignoring the need to end tax exemptions for data centers. Said September 22, 2026, Fox News. Fox News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

98. Virginia Statement

    Governor of Virginia. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger calls on Congress for federal AI rules addressing workforce impacts, data privacy and resource use for data centers. Said September 22, 2026, The Center Square. The Center Square local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

99. Virginia Statement

    Ryan McDougle, Senate Minority Leader, said the framework echoes concerns about energy generation dynamics and that Virginians across parties are experiencing higher power bills. Said September 22, 2026, Fox News. Fox News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

100. Virginia Statement

     Sandeep Prakash, Senior Program Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Planning. Grid connection requests take four to seven years in Virginia. Said September 22, 2026, MarketScale. MarketScale local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

101. Virginia Statement

     Terry Kilgore, Virginia House Minority Leader, said the governor's proposal is internally contradictory in limiting on site natural gas generation while requiring data centers to support grid stability and source clean power. Said September 22, 2026, Fox News. Fox News national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

102. Virginia Statement

     Governor of Virginia. Governor Spanberger launching AI Task Force to tackle risks from rapid AI development Said September 22, 2026, Culpeper Star-Exponent. Culpeper Star-Exponent local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

103. Arizona Jurisdiction event

     Pima County. The Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to review proposed zoning changes on October 28, 2026. kvoa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

104. Arizona Jurisdiction event

     Pima County. Pima County proposed zoning code changes (Title 18) to define data centers, establish formal development review process, and set design and development standards including noise studies, mitigation plans, and Conservation Lands System compliance. kvoa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

105. Arizona Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Pima County. The Pima County Board of Supervisors scheduled a vote on a temporary moratorium on data center development to allow staff time to finalize regulations. kvoa.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

106. California Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Oakland. Oakland is considering a moratorium of its own kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

107. California Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Richmond. Richmond recently adopted a temporary moratorium while officials develop local rules kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

108. California Jurisdiction event

     California. SB 887 creates a path for some projects to receive expedited judicial review if they meet additional requirements including paying grid interconnection costs, using recycled water, water efficient technology or waterless cooling, and meeting clean energy requirements kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

109. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Senate Bill 887 changes how data centers are treated under the California Environmental Quality Act, creating a statewide definition of a data center and making most private data center projects ineligible for CEQA's categorical exemptions kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

110. California Jurisdiction event

     California. AB 2469 requires developers to provide information about projected water demand, water supply, and efficiency measures as a condition of local project approval kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

111. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Assembly Bills 2469 and 2619 require more disclosure about water use kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

112. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Assembly Bill 2383 and Senate Bills 886 and 1168 address how the costs of serving large data centers are allocated through the electric grid kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

113. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Assembly Bill 1577 directs the California Energy Commission to establish a registry process for data center operators kalw.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

114. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated stronger reporting requirements for data center water and electric use realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

115. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California requires data center projects to inform local governments of water use, supply, efficiency and drought planning yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

116. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California requires new data centers to add new clean energy to supplement consumed energy yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

117. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California requires data centers to pay for electrical grid connection and upgrade costs yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

118. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California Governor Newsom signs new laws regulating data center land, energy, and water usage with local community control yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

119. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Making data centers ineligible for blanket environmental exemptions and requiring demonstration that projects will meet state standards on energy, water, and fuel consumption. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

120. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Requiring that proposed data centers provide information to local governments and water suppliers about water use, supply, efficiency and drought planning. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

121. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Making data centers pay their fair share of grid update costs while preventing cost shifts to low income customers. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

122. California Jurisdiction event

     California. SB 1168 by Senator Jerry McNerney addresses data center rate structures. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

123. California Jurisdiction event

     California. SB 887 by Senator Steve Padilla modifies California Environmental Quality Act for data centers and geothermal power plants. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

124. California Jurisdiction event

     California. SB 886 by Senator Steve Padilla and Senator Jerry McNerney enacts California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

125. California Jurisdiction event

     California. AB 2619 by Assemblymember Diane Papan addresses water resources and data centers. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

126. California Jurisdiction event

     California. AB 2469 by Assemblymember Diane Papan requires data centers water use disclosures. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

127. California Jurisdiction event

     California. AB 2383 by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur addresses electricity and data centers. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

128. California Jurisdiction event

     California. AB 1577 by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer Kahan requires data centers reporting. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

129. California Jurisdiction event

     California. The laws give communities more information about energy, water, workforce, and land use for proposed data centers. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

130. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California is enacting seven new laws to increase transparency and prevent working families from shouldering the costs of data centers in their communities. tedmag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

131. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Developers will also be required to demonstrate that they will meet state standards on energy, water, and fuel consumption before applying for environmental exemptions. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

132. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Upgrade costs for water supply infrastructure must be borne by the data center. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

133. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Operators must also provide water use, supply efficiency, and drought plans to local governments. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

134. California Jurisdiction event

     California. They also require that data centers comply with the state's energy procurement requirements and bring new, clean energy supply to the grid. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

135. California Jurisdiction event

     California. The new laws compel developers to pay their fair share of grid upgrade costs, preventing them from passing these costs to low income customers. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

136. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Developers will need to report their water and electricity use as well as workforce numbers so as to give locals the opportunity to weigh the economic cost of these projects against the benefits. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

137. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Los Angeles County placed a temporary ban on AI data center developments in unincorporated areas while working on permanent prohibitions. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

138. California Jurisdiction event

     California. California mandated data center disclosure requirements for infrastructure and resource demands chosun.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

139. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Data centers will not automatically qualify for broad environmental exemptions and must demonstrate compliance with energy, water and fuel consumption requirements pulse2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

140. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Proposed data centers face additional disclosure requirements covering expected water demand, available supply, efficiency measures and drought planning pulse2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

141. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Data centers must comply with California energy procurement requirements and support additional electricity supply needed to meet their demand pulse2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

142. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Data centers must bear the costs of grid upgrades needed to serve their facilities rather than shifting expenses across existing electricity customers pulse2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

143. California Jurisdiction event

     California. Governor Newsom signed AB 1577, AB 2383, AB 2469, AB 2619, SB 886, SB 887 and SB 1168 establishing new data center requirements pulse2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

144. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Manatee County. During the 12 month moratorium, staff will recommend code updates including defining uses, compatibility considerations, water and electricity consumption, noise abatement, environmental impacts, design standards, appropriate zoning districts, future land use categories, process requirements and fees. yourobserver.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

145. Florida Jurisdiction event

     Florida. Manatee County Planning Commission directed staff to draft the ordinance following passage of Senate Bill 484, which took effect July 1 and established local government authority to set strict standards and deny data center projects. yourobserver.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

146. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Manatee County. The moratorium prevents large load customers or facilities with substantial electrical, water, wastewater or other utility demands from submitting applications for building permits, site plans, rezones or comprehensive plan amendments for 12 months. yourobserver.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

147. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Manatee County. Manatee County Planning Commission approved an ordinance imposing a 12 month moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Manatee County, effective September 22 2026. yourobserver.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

148. Florida Jurisdiction event

     Fort Meade. Fort Meade data center project was approved by city commission in April tampabay28.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

149. Florida Jurisdiction event

     Miami-Dade County. One data center is set to open in northwest Miami-Dade this year nbcmiami.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

150. Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     North Port. North Port commissioners are considering an 18 month moratorium on data center development. winknews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

151. Georgia Jurisdiction event

     Georgia. The upgrade plan is subject to approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission per Docket 44280 and Docket 56002. augustachronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

152. Georgia Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Georgia. State Rep. Ruwa Romman introduced a bill proposing a statewide moratorium on new data centers through March, citing concerns over environmental and economic impact benzinga.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

153. Iowa Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Hancock County. Hancock County Board of Supervisors tables proposed data center moratorium stormlakeradio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

154. Idaho Jurisdiction event

     Pocatello. City Council affirms denial of Hoku data center a second time idahostatejournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

155. Illinois Jurisdiction event

     Illinois. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker established a Cabinet to provide advice on the advancement of AI realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

156. Indiana Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     St. Joseph County. St. Joseph County Council is discussing developing a ban on data centers coming to the county. wsbt.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

157. Kansas Jurisdiction event

     Butler County. Butler County Planning and Zoning Commission plans to officially adopt data center regulations at its first meeting in October. kake.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

158. Kansas Jurisdiction event

     Rose Hill. Those regulations prohibit data centers in agricultural, residential, multi family and industrial zones. kake.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

159. Kansas Jurisdiction event

     Rose Hill. Rose Hill adopted data center regulations in 2017. kake.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

160. Kentucky Jurisdiction event

     Hopkinsville. Public hearing on Hopkinsville data center regulations scheduled for September 28 at Hopkinsville Community College hoptownchronicle.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

161. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Agawam. Agawam city council approved a temporary hold on data center developments while drafting a preliminary ordinance. atmmarketplace.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

162. Massachusetts Jurisdiction event

     Agawam. Agawam city council voted unanimously to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, requiring removal within 90 days. atmmarketplace.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

163. Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Anne Arundel County. Anne Arundel County Council approved 15 month moratorium on data center development expiring January 2028, downgrading from proposed ban govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

164. Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Anne Arundel County. An outright data center ban was previously introduced in August by 3rd District Councilmember Nathan Volke; the moratorium represents a shift away from that approach. patch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

165. Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Anne Arundel County. The moratorium was introduced by 4th District Councilmember Julie Hummer and would not impact any data centers already in development. patch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

166. Maryland Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Anne Arundel County. Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed a 15 month data center moratorium on Monday, September 22, 2026. patch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

167. Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Maine. Westbrook planning board recommended prohibiting standalone data centers and removing the use from the Rock Row Contract Zone. pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

168. Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Maine. Scarborough Town Council scheduled a second hearing on October 21, 2026 to discuss amending zoning ordinance to prohibit data centers. pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

169. Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Westbrook. Westbrook passed a 180 day data center moratorium in June 2026. pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

170. Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted

     Scarborough. Scarborough passed a 180 day data center moratorium in June 2026. pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

171. Michigan Jurisdiction event

     Michigan. Lawmakers from both parties have teamed up on a bill to repeal Michigan's sales tax breaks for data center equipment cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

172. Michigan Jurisdiction event

     Michigan. Michigan Public Service Commission adopted a rate structure in November 2025 requiring data centers in Consumers Energy's territory to sign long term power contracts and pay for grid infrastructure cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

173. Minnesota Jurisdiction event

     Clay County. Candidates in Clay County Commission races said they would not sign non disclosure agreements for data center projects inforum.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

174. Minnesota Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Clay County. Julian Dahlquist said he would support a one year moratorium on data centers in Clay County inforum.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

175. Missouri Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Missouri. The No MO Dirty Data Centers Coalition requested a moratorium until regulations are in place to ensure data center costs are not shifted onto communities, power grid protections during high use times, and water resource protections for farmers dailyjournalonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

176. Missouri Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Missouri. More than 370 Missourians from 53 counties traveled to the Capitol on Sept. 16 to demand a moratorium on data centers dailyjournalonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

177. Missouri Jurisdiction event

     Ferguson. Onder has agreed to donate $7.5 million to the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program if the city approves incentives. stltoday.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

178. Missouri Jurisdiction event

     Ferguson. City Council will vote Tuesday night on a proposal to give $1.5 billion in tax incentives to developer Jim Onder to turn the 218 acre Emerson campus into a center for technology, energy innovation, advanced manufacturing and research. stltoday.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

179. Montana Jurisdiction event

     Butte-Silver Bow. Local Initiative 00-02 would define data center and bar the city county from approving construction or expansion without a special election and support from two thirds of all registered voters fairfieldsuntimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

180. Montana Jurisdiction event

     Butte-Silver Bow. Montana Supreme Court ordered Butte Silver Bow to certify Local Initiative 00-02 for the November 3, 2026 ballot despite deadline dispute fairfieldsuntimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

181. North Dakota Jurisdiction event

     North Dakota. Divide County has had a zoning ordinance for data centers since last year, according to Planning and Zoning Director Shari Bublitz. journalnd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

182. Nebraska Jurisdiction event

     Nebraska. Governor Jim Pillen said a state task force is examining data center development and its impact on electricity and other resources. klin.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

183. New Jersey Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New Jersey. New Jersey lawmakers debated a data center moratorium cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

184. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced a comprehensive data center plan with guardrails requiring data centers to pay their fair share for energy, be accountable for water and energy use, protect the environment, create good paying union jobs, and invest in communities. northjersey.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

185. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed into law in August 2026 rules requiring more transparency from data center developers on energy and water use and establishing protections for surrounding communities. app.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

186. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fined DataOne $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without required air pollution permits. app.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

187. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. State requires generators with 37 kilowatts or greater capacity to obtain preconstruction permit and operating certificate newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

188. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey assessed $1.07 million penalty against DataOne, the largest enforcement action against a data center in state history newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

189. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey issued $1.07 million fine against DataOne for Air Pollution Control Act violation, largest data center enforcement action in state history newjerseymonitor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

190. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Generator capacity threshold for state permits is 37 kilowatts or higher newjerseyglobe.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

191. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey issued $1.07 million fine against DataOne, the largest enforcement action against a data center in state history newjerseyglobe.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

192. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. Record $1.07 million fine issued against DataOne, largest in New Jersey data center enforcement history news.bgov.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

193. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. DataOne fined $1.07 million, the largest fine against a data center in New Jersey history newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

194. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. State law requires generators with a capacity of 37 kilowatts or more to obtain a preconstruction permit inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

195. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey DEP fined DataOne $1.07 million for operating generators without permits, the largest enforcement action against a data center in state history inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

196. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     New Jersey. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fined DataONE $1 million for installing and operating 62 large gas powered generators without state permits gothamist.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

197. New Jersey Jurisdiction event

     Vineland. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fined DataOne more than 1 million dollars for operating 62 natural gas powered generators without a permit at the Vineland data center. whyy.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

198. New Jersey Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New Jersey. Governor Sherrill took a hands off message that each town is responsible for their own decisions on data centers rather than supporting a statewide moratorium foodandwaterwatch.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

199. Nevada Jurisdiction event

     Nevada. Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved permits for two behind the meter gas plants to power data centers until NV Energy can permanently supply the campuses. rtoinsider.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

200. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Buffalo. Buffalo Common Council is advancing a proposed two year moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency facilities to give the city time to update its zoning rules. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

201. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one year pause on certain state approvals for new large scale data centers while the state evaluates their potential effects on the electric grid and New York's climate goals wkbw.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

202. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New York. New York Governor Kathy Hochul became the first to enforce a moratorium on large scale data centers across New York State foodandwaterwatch.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

203. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Governor Hochul said she would pursue legislation next year to strip data centers across New York of sales tax exemptions. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

204. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Governor Hochul directed the Department of Public Service to weigh the creation of a fund to require data center developers to invest in the state's power grid. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

205. New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     New York. In mid July 2026, Governor Hochul ordered a one year moratorium on large data centers exceeding 50 megawatts that had not received permits to start construction. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

206. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Data center operators must report safety incidents at their sites to DIGIT within 72 hours. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

207. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Data center developers must send disclosures to the state government every two years. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

208. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Developers and operators must send quarterly reports to the Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity and Trust detailing potential catastrophic risks. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

209. New York Jurisdiction event

     New York. Governor Hochul instituted transparency, safety and reporting requirements for the data center industry, effective at the beginning of 2027. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

210. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Ohio. The proposed ordinance would regulate data centers and data center campuses with standards for noise, lighting, airborne emissions, generator testing, water use and discharge, and heat generation. wnewsj.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

211. Ohio Jurisdiction event

     Wilmington. The proposed ordinance would have regulated noise levels, water use, chemical discharge, light pollution, generator testing, heat generation, and required long term decommissioning plans for data centers wcpo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

212. Oregon Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Salem. Salem city council voted to accept 120 day moratorium on all new data center projects with option to extend by additional six months before year end salemreporter.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

213. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Pennsylvania. State Sen. Katie Muth introduced a bill this year that would impose a three year moratorium on data center development insideclimatenews.org national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

214. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Montour County. Citizens of Montour County won a rare victory in February when county leaders denied a rezoning application for a data center insideclimatenews.org national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

215. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Blair County. State legislators hosting informational session on data center impacts September 26, 2026 in Blair County from 6:30 to 8 p.m. wjactv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

216. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Pennsylvania. A year after the July 2025 summit, Shapiro signed an order imposing new requirements on data center projects and removing them from regulatory fast track initiative techcrunch.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

217. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

     Pennsylvania. Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that he said introduced the strictest guardrails for AI data center developments in the US. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

218. South Carolina Jurisdiction event

     Spartanburg County. Data centers of 65 megawatts or less can still build in Spartanburg County over the next year if located in established industrial parks or on former industrial sites, and cannot generate their own electricity except for emergency backup foxcarolina.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

219. South Carolina Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Spartanburg County. The moratorium exempts data centers that have already received county approval, including the Valara data center currently under construction foxcarolina.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

220. South Carolina Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Spartanburg County. Spartanburg County Council voted 5-1 to approve a one year freeze on new data centers larger than 65 megawatts foxcarolina.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

221. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. ERCOT audits of data centers are expected to take until at least December cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

222. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott required data centers to provide their own power, add power to the grid, decrease electricity costs for residents, protect communities' water, and not pass costs to Texans cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

223. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott directed TWDB to ensure major water users, including data centers, comply with state water use reporting laws cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

224. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott directed TCEQ to halt permits sought by data centers while completing a comprehensive audit of power and water use cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

225. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to pause data center permit approvals until audits involving the Public Utility Commission of Texas, ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board are complete. nbcdfw.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

226. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Governor Abbott ordered Texas environmental regulators to halt new data center permit approvals while state agencies audit the industry. nbcdfw.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

227. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. ERCOT verification audit involving Requests for Information for loads of 25 MW or more is expected to take several months natlawreview.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

228. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. The Governor instructs TCEQ to submit a formal progress and compliance report to the Governor's office by Monday, October 19, 2026 natlawreview.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

229. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ authorizes air quality permits for backup diesel or natural gas generators, fuel storage tanks, and associated emissions for data centers natlawreview.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

230. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. The directive expands from the state's initial grid interconnection audit into a statewide multi agency permitting standstill spanning power, water, and environmental approvals natlawreview.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

231. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Since June, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has been auditing data center projects undergoing interconnection realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

232. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott ordered developers to report water use to the Texas Water Development Board; Texas threatened legal action for failure to comply realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

233. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop processing data center permits until the state finishes an audit over their impact on the power grid realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

234. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott last month ordered Ercot to audit all data centers in the grid queue before issuing further approvals with a mid December deadline for project reviews insurancejournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

235. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the state environmental watchdog to withhold permits for new data centers until an audit of risks to the power grid is complete insurancejournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

236. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has halted state permits for data centers pending a grid audit naturalgasintel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

237. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium extended

     Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott extended his temporary pause on data center development to include state environmental permits communityimpact.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

238. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ directed to halt data center permits mrt.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

239. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Audits require data center projects to supply information on tax breaks, power use, water use, ownership details, and efforts to reduce community impact; failures result in grid connection denial. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

240. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas Water Development Board directed to complete audit of data center water use. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

241. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott previously told ERCOT to audit all data center developments in its pipeline. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

242. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop issuing new permits for data center developments until environmental audits are complete. therealdeal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

243. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor said he will work with Legislature next session to eliminate financial incentives for data centers yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

244. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott's directive requires data centers to cover all electrical infrastructure costs, produce lower residential electricity bills, report electricity and water usage, and comply with setback requirements yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

245. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Directive extends pause to areas outside ERCOT jurisdiction yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

246. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. New directive expands August moratorium to cover environmental permitting and closes loophole for self generating developers yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

247. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ must report compliance to governor by October 19, 2026 yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

248. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Gov. Abbott directed TCEQ to halt issuing permits for data center projects until ERCOT and TWDB complete audits yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

249. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor Greg Abbott orders halt to all data center related permits until audit of impact on Texas power grid is complete kxxv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

250. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. September 14 order directing Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that failed to report water usage qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

251. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott ordered ERCOT to audit data centers waiting to connect to the state grid in June, freezing the first stage of review for large power users qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

252. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor said he will work with the Legislature next session to eliminate financial incentives for data centers qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

253. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data centers must cover all electrical infrastructure costs, produce lower residential electricity bills, report electricity and water usage, and comply with setback requirements qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

254. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. TCEQ action extends the pause to areas outside ERCOT's jurisdiction qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

255. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Directive broadens the scope of Abbott's August moratorium on grid connections to now cover environmental permitting qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

256. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ must report its compliance to the governor's office by October 19, 2026 qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

257. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor Abbott directed TCEQ to stop issuing permits for data center projects until ERCOT and Texas Water Development Board complete audits, sent directive on Monday September 22, 2026 qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

258. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor will work with state legislators to eliminate any financial incentives for data centers energyconnects.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

259. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data centers must not use water needed by local communities energyconnects.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

260. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data center projects must cover all electricity infrastructure costs so that their development results in lower residential bills energyconnects.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

261. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits sought by data centers until Electric Reliability Council of Texas completes its review on Monday (September 22, 2026) energyconnects.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

262. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Gov. Abbott ordered TCEQ to pause data center permits citing concerns about electric grid strain and water supplies audacy.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

263. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Texas Governor Abbott halts new data center grid connections until electricity audit complete, pausing approvals until December 2026 yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

264. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott ordered an audit of data center proposals back in August by the PUC and ERCOT easttexasradio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

265. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. Governor Abbott told the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop all permits for data centers easttexasradio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

266. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. In August, w.media reported that Texas Governor Greg Abbott had directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to conduct a verification audit of all data center projects moving through ERCOT's interconnection process. w.media local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

267. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott will work with Legislature next session to eliminate financial incentives for data centers kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

268. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ required to provide update on compliance with directive by October 19, 2026 kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

269. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott directed TWDB to compel data centers to comply with water use reporting requirements kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

270. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott directed PUC and ERCOT to audit all data centers undergoing ERCOT interconnection process kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

271. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data centers must avoid using water needed by local communities kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

272. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data centers must result in lower residential electrical bills kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

273. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Data centers must cover all electrical infrastructure costs kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

274. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor Greg Abbott directed TCEQ to halt all data center permits until ERCOT completes an audit kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

275. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas halted AI data center permits pending power and water audits chosun.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

276. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott previously directed TWDB to compel data centers to comply with water use reporting requirements, impose legal consequences for past and future failure to comply, and partner with ERCOT on the audit cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

277. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ was asked to provide an update to the Office of the Governor by Monday, Oct. 19 cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

278. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. The audit will look into electrical and water use, as well as the impact on grid reliability and security on local communities cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

279. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Governor directed TCEQ to stop issuing new permits until ERCOT, PUCT and TWDB complete an audit of new data centers cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

280. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Gov. Abbott is pausing new permits for data centers until ERCOT, PUCT and TWDB complete an audit of new data centers cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

281. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. He also plans to seek legislation eliminating financial incentives for data centers theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

282. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. On Sept. 14, Abbott instructed the Texas Water Development Board to pursue enforcement against major users, including data centers, that fail to submit required water use surveys theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

283. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ to report on its compliance by October 19 theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

284. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. The inquiry covers tax benefits, reliance on grid electricity, on site generation, water consumption, cooling technology, ownership and effects on surrounding communities theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

285. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. The grid operator plans to publish a report with the utility commission by December 10 theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

286. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. ERCOT is seeking information from developers of data centers with capacity of at least 25 megawatts that are pursuing connections to its system. Responses are due October 12 theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

287. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott's August 3 directive required the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT to audit data centers seeking grid connections theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

288. Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium

     Texas. The Monday directive tells the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt all permits sought by data center projects theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

289. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Gov. Abbott ordered the state's environmental regulator to stop issuing permits for data centers until a review of their impact on electricity and water supplies is completed theminermag.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

290. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. TCEQ to update the governor's office on compliance by October 19 briefs.co local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

291. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott instructed TCEQ to freeze all permits connected to data centers until ERCOT completes review of waitlist briefs.co local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

292. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas halts data center permits pending audit kcbd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

293. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. ERCOT audit covers data centers' electricity consumption, tax incentives, and water use ua.news local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

294. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Abbott previously suspended connection of new data centers to Texas power grid and ordered audit of resource consumption ua.news local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

295. Texas Jurisdiction event

     Texas. Texas Governor Abbott ordered suspension of new environmental permits for data centers pending audit ua.news local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

296. Federal Jurisdiction event

     United States (federal). Ratepayer Protection Act passed by House with bipartisan support, requiring data center developers to pay for infrastructure and grid upgrades for projects over 100 MW yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

297. Federal Jurisdiction event

     United States (federal). Community opposition to data centers is spreading, emerging as a midterm election and political issue with both Democratic and Republican opposition finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

298. Utah Jurisdiction event

     Utah. In August, Cox indicated he would support legislation aimed at providing more oversight to the data center process kuer.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

299. Utah Jurisdiction event

     Utah. Senate President Stuart Adams lost his seat in the Legislature kuer.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

300. Utah Jurisdiction event

     Box Elder County. In the June primary election, voters removed two of the Box Elder County commissioners kuer.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

301. Utah Jurisdiction event

     Utah. Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order calling for higher standards for data center approvals kuer.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

302. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Montgomery County. Two supervisors said that although they opposed large hyperscale facilities and wanted stricter regulations on all data center development, they may be open to an enterprise facility roanoke.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

303. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Montgomery County. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission met to hear a presentation on data centers and discuss how the county will treat their development roanoke.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

304. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Prince William County. Planning commission recommended a 120 day grace period for developers; supervisors were also considering eliminating the grace period entirely. patch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

305. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Prince William County. Prince William County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote on zoning changes to restrict by right data center development, shrinking the Data Center Opportunity Zone Overlay District. patch.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

306. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Governor Spanberger signaled that key framework standards will be written into statute during 2027 General Assembly session. loudountimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

307. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Framework proposes banning by right data center zoning statewide to require local permit approval. loudountimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

308. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Executive Order 22 also establishes state level AI Task Force to examine workforce displacement and data privacy risks linked to AI expansion. loudountimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

309. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger established a rapid response task force to react to data center development realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

310. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Virginia moves to cap on site gas generation naturalgasintel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

311. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Spanberger signed a bill by Del. Rip Sullivan that increased Virginia's energy storage goals to 1,600 megawatts of storage capacity at homes and businesses. foxnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

312. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced a Data Center Accountability Framework that calls for data centers to help stabilize the electric grid while limiting on site natural gas generation. foxnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

313. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Virginia created an Artificial Intelligence Task Force through Executive Order 22 focused on workforce displacement, data privacy and cybersecurity as part of Data Center Accountability Framework. thecentersquare.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

314. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Framework calls for data centers to hire locally and set hiring and training goals starexponent.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

315. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Framework calls for water use rules for data centers and requirements for backup power generators with lower emissions starexponent.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

316. Virginia Jurisdiction event

     Virginia. Spanberger framework requires stronger upfront financial commitments from developers and override by right zoning for data centers starexponent.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

317. Wisconsin Jurisdiction event

     Port Washington. Port Washington voters approved referendum requiring future tax incremental districts with project costs or base value of at least $10 million receive voter approval before moving forward wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

318. Wisconsin Jurisdiction event

     Port Washington. Ozaukee County judge dismissed lawsuit challenging Port Washington's tax incremental district (TID No. 5) supporting data center campus wpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

319. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. Dina Titus received at least $321,590 in contributions from PACs connected to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, NV Energy, Cox, Comcast, Honeywell and Southwest Gas: 321,590 USD. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

320. Ellendale, North Dakota Reference figure

     Aberdeen Insider. Nearly a million gallons of Aberdeen water have been trucked to Ellendale, N.D., since June 9.: 1,000,000 gallons. Ellendale, North Dakota, 2026. Aberdeen Insider local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

321. Georgia, statewide Reference figure

     Benzinga. Deal expected to deliver roughly $900 million in projected benefits to customers over the life of the units: 900,000,000 USD. Georgia, statewide, 2026. Benzinga local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

322. Port Washington, Wisconsin Reference figure

     Wisconsin Public Radio. Port Washington city estimates TID would lead to issuing more than $458 million in property tax reimbursement and interest payments to developer over 18 years: 458,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Wisconsin, 2026. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

323. California, statewide Reference figure

     California Policy Center. U.S. data centers consumed 313 terawatt hours in 2025, representing 6.6 percent of total U.S. electricity production: 6.6 percent. California, statewide, 2026. California Policy Center local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

324. Pennsylvania, PA Reference figure

     Spotlight PA. Of the 66 proposed Pennsylvania data centers, 5 are under construction: 66 count. Pennsylvania, PA, 2026. Spotlight PA national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

325. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     UA.NEWS. Data center projects and other large consumers with combined capacity of more than 470 gigawatts in connection queue: 470 GW. Texas, statewide, 2026. UA.NEWS local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

326. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. Data center operators have executed agreements involving approximately 6 gigawatts of infrastructure in Nevada: 6 GW. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

327. TX Reference figure

     Yahoo. Only about 28% of data center facilities had submitted required water use data in state survey: 28 percent. TX, 2026. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

328. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Briefs Finance. As much as 8 billion dollars in lost data center revenue by first quarter 2027: 8,000,000,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. Briefs Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

329. Montgomery County, VA Reference figure

     Roanoke Times. Enterprise data centers are typically between 1,000 and 10,000 square feet: 1,000 to 10,000 square feet. Montgomery County, VA, 2026. Roanoke Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

330. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Realtor.com. 56 percent of National Association of Realtors members reported concerns about water usage: 56 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. Realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

331. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. NV Energy expects to need 47 percent more electricity than it projected two years ago, primarily to satisfy data center demand: 47 percent. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

332. California, statewide Reference figure

     California Policy Center. Worldwide data center electricity consumption was estimated at 485 terawatt hours in 2025, with projections to double by 2030: 485 TWh. California, statewide, 2026. California Policy Center local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

333. Pennsylvania, PA Reference figure

     TechCrunch. Data Center Watch reports data center projects worth $68 billion were disrupted by local opponents in Q2 2026: 68,000,000,000 USD. Pennsylvania, PA, 2026. TechCrunch national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

334. Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ Reference figure

     Inquirer.com. Each of the 62 generators has a capacity of 1,982 kilowatts: 1,982 kilowatts. Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ, 2026. Inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

335. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. Jensen Huang stated Nvidia could use up to $105 billion to guarantee lease obligations for OpenAI's Ohio data center: 105,000,000,000 USD. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

336. Pennsylvania, PA Reference figure

     TechCrunch. Data Center Coalition spent at least 19,000 dollars lobbying Pennsylvania state government last year: 19,000 dollars. Pennsylvania, PA, 2026. TechCrunch national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

337. Missouri, statewide Reference figure

     Park Hills Daily Journal. According to Pew Research Center, 67 percent of planned data centers nationwide are slated for rural areas: 67 percent. Missouri, statewide, 2026. Park Hills Daily Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

338. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. SB Energy has total contracted or under construction capacity of 8.8 gigawatts across multiple locations including Ohio and Texas: 8.8 GW. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

339. NY Reference figure

     Bisnow. Holtec postpones IPO indefinitely; had been expected to begin trading on Nasdaq at valuation of up to 10 billion dollars: 10,000,000,000 dollars. NY, 2026. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

340. Ohio, OH Reference figure

     portsmouth-dailytimes.com. Acton received 42 cents in investment income in 2025, while Ramaswamy reported more than 1.1 million in dividends and capital gains.: 42 dollars. Ohio, OH, 2026. portsmouth-dailytimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

341. Divide County, ND Reference figure

     journalnd.com. Data center near Ellendale has generated $4.5 million in excess revenue through first eight months of this year: 4,500,000 USD. Divide County, ND, 2026. journalnd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

342. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. NextEra Energy has announced plans to build 15 gigawatts of power generation for data center hubs by 2035: 15 GW. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

343. Pennsylvania, PA Reference figure

     Spotlight PA. Of the 66 proposed Pennsylvania data centers, 5 have been approved for construction: 66 count. Pennsylvania, PA, 2026. Spotlight PA national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

344. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. Data center operators are seeking roughly 22 gigawatts of power in Nevada: 22 GW. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

345. Vineland, NJ Reference figure

     Gothamist. DataONE data center in Vineland designed to draw up to 350 megawatts of power: 350 MW. Vineland, NJ, 2026. Gothamist local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

346. NY Reference figure

     Bisnow. SB Energy has 8.8 gigawatts of capacity contracted or under construction: 8.8 GW. NY, 2026. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

347. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. SB Energy projects it will recognize revenue from a backlog of $439 billion over roughly 20 years starting in 2028: 439,000,000,000 USD. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

348. NY Reference figure

     Bisnow. SB Energy IPO has been delayed; investors balk at proposed valuation north of 50 billion dollars: 50,000,000,000 dollars. NY, 2026. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

349. Nevada, statewide Reference figure

     Nevada Globe. Susie Lee received at least $341,000 in contributions from PACs associated with Amazon, Google, Dell, NV Energy, NextEra Energy, Southern Company, Verizon: 341,000 USD. Nevada, statewide, 2026. Nevada Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

350. Montgomery County, VA Reference figure

     Roanoke Times. Hyperscale facilities can cover acres and total between 500,000 to more than 2 million square feet: 500,000 to 2,000,000 square feet. Montgomery County, VA, 2026. Roanoke Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

351. Burke County and Coffee County, GA Reference figure

     ajc.com. Georgia Power said the money from Google equates to 900 million dollars in projected benefits to customers over the life of the units.: 900,000,000 dollars. Burke County and Coffee County, GA, 2026. ajc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

352. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Briefs Finance. Almost 20 percent of the U.S. data center pipeline, which totals 253 GW, is exposed to Texas pause: 253 GW. Texas, statewide, 2026. Briefs Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

353. New Jersey Reference figure

     New Jersey 101.5. More than 100 communities in New Jersey have adopted data center bans or pauses, with at least 70 documented by Pinelands Alliance: 100 communities. New Jersey, 2026. New Jersey 101.5 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

354. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Energy Connects. Some 45 projects worth 68 billion dollars were blocked or delayed by local pushback between April and June 2026: 68,000,000,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. Energy Connects local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

355. Pennsylvania, PA Reference figure

     Spotlight PA. Data & Society study found 66 data centers could be built if all current plans move forward in Pennsylvania: 66 count. Pennsylvania, PA, 2026. Spotlight PA national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

356. Hill County, Texas Reference figure

     KXXV. Linda Pauley reports electric bill increased from $424 to $477 in Hill County: 477 USD. Hill County, Texas, 2026. KXXV local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

357. North Port, FL Reference figure

     WINK News. The data center plan is on approximately 112 acres in the northeast part of North Port.: 112 acres. North Port, FL, 2026. WINK News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

358. Georgia, GA Reference figure

     The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Amazon announced its planned $11 billion investment in Georgia: 11,000,000,000 USD. Georgia, GA, 2026. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

359. Missouri, statewide Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. The Midwest has more than 600 data centers, with hundreds in development.: 600 count. Missouri, statewide, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

360. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     TheEnergyMag. ERCOT was considering more than 474 gigawatts of connection requests: 474 GW. Texas, statewide, 2026. TheEnergyMag local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

361. Port Washington, Wisconsin Reference figure

     Wisconsin Public Radio. Port Washington data center campus development is valued at $15 billion: 15,000,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Wisconsin, 2026. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

362. Georgia, statewide Reference figure

     Benzinga. Will add about 96 megawatts of new capacity to the grid by upgrading Georgia Power owned portions of nuclear units at Vogtle and Hatch: 96 MW. Georgia, statewide, 2026. Benzinga local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

363. Port Washington, Wisconsin Reference figure

     Wisconsin Public Radio. TID No. 5 created to fund approximately $175 million in infrastructure improvements for the data center campus: 175,000,000 USD. Port Washington, Wisconsin, 2026. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

364. Franklin County, MO Reference figure

     Missourian | Washington, MO. Franklin County entities could receive more than 9.8 billion dollars over 20 years from two planned data centers with no tax abatements.: 9,800,000,000 dollars. Franklin County, MO, 2026. Missourian | Washington, MO local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

365. Ferguson, Missouri Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. The firm would create 100 full time jobs and invest at least $150 million in the campus by 2028.: 100 jobs. Ferguson, Missouri, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

366. VA Reference figure

     MarketScale. IEA reports AI focused data center electricity consumption surged 50% in 2025.: 50 percent. VA, 2026. MarketScale local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

367. Missouri, statewide Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. Missouri currently has 98 active data centers according to Data Center Map.: 98 count. Missouri, statewide, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

368. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     voz.us. Grid backlog exceeds five times the all time peak demand, with nearly 90 percent of requests for data centers: 90 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. voz.us primary source (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

369. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Briefs Finance. Nearly 50 gigawatts of proposed capacity exposed to Texas data center pause: 50 GW. Texas, statewide, 2026. Briefs Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

370. Divide County, ND Reference figure

     journalnd.com. Data center near Ellendale generated $1.1 million in sales tax revenue for the city by the end of 2025: 1,100,000 USD. Divide County, ND, 2026. journalnd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

371. California, statewide Reference figure

     California Policy Center. Data centers with state of the art designs have the potential to use less than 0.013 percent of municipal water consumption: 0.01 percent. California, statewide, 2026. California Policy Center local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

372. Franklin County, MO Reference figure

     Missourian | Washington, MO. Total tax revenue including St. Louis Community College District would exceed 10 billion dollars over 20 years.: 10,000,000,000 dollars. Franklin County, MO, 2026. Missourian | Washington, MO local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

373. Ferguson, Missouri Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. Firm would make payments to Ferguson in lieu of taxes ranging from $134 million to $389 million through 2040.: 134,000,000 to 389,000,000 dollars. Ferguson, Missouri, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

374. VA Reference figure

     MarketScale. RAND estimates AI data centers could need 68 gigawatts of power worldwide by 2027, up from 88 gigawatts of total global data center capacity in 2022.: 68 GW. VA, 2026. MarketScale local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

375. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     qz.com. Only about 28 percent of data center facilities had submitted the required water use data: 28 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

376. Butte-Silver Bow, Silver Bow County, MT Reference figure

     Fairfield Sun Times. Supporters of Local Initiative 00-02 collected 3,850 valid signatures, exceeding the 3,652 required threshold: 3,850 signatures. Butte Silver Bow, Silver Bow County, MT, 2026. Fairfield Sun Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

377. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Realtor.com. 61 percent of National Association of Realtors members said their clients were concerned that data centers would raise energy costs: 61 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. Realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

378. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     Insurance Journal. About 45 data center projects worth 68 billion dollars were blocked or delayed by local pushback between April and June: 68,000,000,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. Insurance Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

379. Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ Reference figure

     Newsweek. Generator capacity threshold for state permits is 37 kilowatts: 37 kilowatts. Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ, 2026. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

380. California, statewide Reference figure

     California Policy Center. Modern data center designs have reduced water use from 2.5 liters per kilowatt hour with evaporative cooling to 0.12 L/kWh with closed loop cooling: 2.5 L/kWh. California, statewide, 2026. California Policy Center local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

381. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. SB Energy delayed its Nasdaq listing originally scheduled for September 2026 due to investor skepticism over valuation exceeding $50 billion: 50,000,000,000 USD. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

382. Cook County, IL Reference figure

     Chicago Sun-Times. Almost 60% of people surveyed said they were concerned about the impact on water supply: 60 percent. Cook County, IL, 2026. Chicago Sun-Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

383. Ferguson, Missouri Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. Firm would also pay Ferguson an additional $600,000 for mitigation of community impacts and emergency services.: 600,000 USD. Ferguson, Missouri, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

384. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. Nvidia disclosed it will invest an additional $1.5 billion in SB Energy, bringing cumulative investment to $3 billion: 1,500,000,000 USD. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

385. Georgia, GA Reference figure

     The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. $6.5 billion of the Amazon investment has already been deployed: 6,500,000,000 USD. Georgia, GA, 2026. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

386. Texas and California, statewide Reference figure

     TechRadar. Over 68 billion dollars in data center projects blocked in second quarter of 2026 due to local opposition, with 45 proposed projects opposed: 68,000,000,000 dollars. Texas and California, statewide, 2026. TechRadar national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

387. North Port, FL Reference figure

     WINK News. The city is evaluating a plan for seven data center buildings totaling nearly 900,000 square feet on about 112 acres in the Deep Park area.: 900,000 square feet. North Port, FL, 2026. WINK News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

388. OH Reference figure

     finance.biggo.com. Holtec indefinitely suspended its IPO plans, having planned to raise $900 million at valuation of up to $10 billion: 900,000,000 USD. OH, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

389. Texas, statewide Reference figure

     NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. According to NBC 5 Dallas and Telemundo survey, 27 percent of respondents supported AI data centers being built in their communities, while 63 percent were opposed and 10 percent were undecided.: 27 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

390. Ferguson, Missouri Reference figure

     St Louis Post-Dispatch. Tax incentives agreement grants the project up to 15 years of tax abatements on real estate, personal property and sales taxes through 2040 worth between $544 million and $1.5 billion in revenue.: 544,000,000 to 1,500,000,000 dollars. Ferguson, Missouri, 2026. St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

391. Federal News item

     How Communities Can Plan for AI Data Centers Before the Projects Arrive. OIX board member Ilissa Miller says communities should integrate data centers into long range land use planning to reduce conflict with developers. Data Center Frontier, 2026-09-22. Data Center Frontier trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

392. Federal News item

     Alibaba Cloud plans six year stroll to 20GW of datacenters, reveals chip to power them. Alibaba Cloud CEO announces plan to expand datacenter fleet to 20GW capacity over six years and reveals Zhenwu V900 AI chip. The Register, 2026-09-22. The Register trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

393. Arkansas News item

     Little Rock Regional Chamber sees Google's Little Rock data center as needed investment - KATV. Little Rock Regional Chamber expressed support for Google's data center as a needed investment for the region. KATV, 2026-09-22. KATV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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394. Arizona News item

     New Arizona group aims to fight data center misinformation - State Affairs Pro. New Arizona research group launched digital ad campaign to combat data center misinformation, particularly regarding water usage. State Affairs Pro, 2026-09-22. State Affairs Pro local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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395. California News item

     Calmatters: Newsom Clamps Down On California Data Centers As Voters Turn Against The Industry - SFGATE. California Governor Newsom restricts data centers as public sentiment turns against the industry. SFGATE, 2026-09-22. SFGATE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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396. California News item

     Map of California data centers: See where projects are operating or planned near you - sfchronicle.com. San Francisco Chronicle publishes a map showing operating and planned California data center projects and locations. sfchronicle.com, 2026-09-22. sfchronicle.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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397. California News item

     California tightens oversight of data center energy use, grid costs - Utility Dive. California Governor Newsom signed seven bills regulating data center energy use, water use, and grid cost responsibility. Utility Dive, 2026-09-22. Utility Dive trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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398. California News item

     Housing Fix or Data Center Loophole? This Ballot Measure Would Overhaul CEQA. California Proposition 45 would reform environmental review law; critics argue it could ease data center approvals, causing support to decline. KQED, 2026-09-22. KQED local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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399. California News item

     Cities get more say in data center development under new California laws - Smart Cities Dive. California Governor Newsom signed seven bills requiring data centers to disclose energy and water use, pay grid infrastructure costs, and undergo environmental review. Smart Cities Dive, 2026-09-22. Smart Cities Dive local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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400. California News item

     New California law requires environmental analysis before data centers can be built - KPBS. California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 887 requiring environmental analysis before data center construction, spurred by Imperial Valley controversy. KPBS, 2026-09-22. KPBS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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401. California News item

     State senator says new data center laws will protect consumers - The Coast News Group. California Gov. Newsom signed SB 886 and SB 887 with strong data center ratepayer and environmental protections, requiring infrastructure cost payments and wildfire mitigation. The Coast News Group, 2026-09-22. The Coast News Group local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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402. California News item

     California can do data centers differently and win back community trust | Guest Commentary - Santa Maria Times. Commentary argues California data centers can rebuild community trust through transparency, benefit sharing and clean energy. Santa Maria Times, 2026-09-22. Santa Maria Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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403. California News item

     Letters: Don’t let AI’s benefits to S.F. overshadow potential problems with new data centers - San Francisco Chronicle. A letter to the San Francisco Chronicle raises concerns that data center benefits to the city may overshadow potential problems. San Francisco Chronicle, 2026-09-22. San Francisco Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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404. California News item

     Finally something California and Texas can agree on: regulating data centers - Business Insider. California and Texas governors both pursuing data center regulation amid bipartisan backlash against projects. Business Insider, 2026-09-22. Business Insider national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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405. Colorado News item

     Colorado’s Largest Data Center Could Rise Next to Homes , Without a Public Hearing - Pagosa Daily Post. Vantage Data Centers plans a 334 MW data center on 143 acres in Aurora, Colorado, designed without mandatory public hearings in an industrial zone. Pagosa Daily Post, 2026-09-22. Pagosa Daily Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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406. Florida News item

     Florida data center developers host open house to explain project - Yahoo. Panattoni Development and Ferreira Construction held an open house for Project Silver Fox, a 1 gigawatt data center in Indiantown, Florida that would be sold to Google Blackstone joint venture Crux AI. Yahoo, 2026-09-22. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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407. Florida News item

     Florida Democrats want data centers to be halted, while Republicans believe it's the future - NBC 6 South Florida. Florida Democrats call for data center moratorium citing environmental and economic risks; Republicans cite Senate Bill 484 passed with bipartisan support. NBC 6 South Florida, 2026-09-22. NBC 6 South Florida local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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408. Florida News item

     AI data centers become flashpoint in Florida governor race - WPLG Local 10. Data centers emerge as flashpoint in Florida governor race with Democrats pushing back against expansion. WPLG Local 10, 2026-09-22. WPLG Local 10 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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409. Florida News item

     Indiantown Project Silver Fox Data Center Proposal Re Submitted With Changes - NewsRadio WFLA. Indiantown Project Silver Fox resubmits AI data center proposal as waterless facility, smaller than original 2 million square foot plan, amid resident opposition. NewsRadio WFLA, 2026-09-22. NewsRadio WFLA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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410. Florida News item

     Tuesday’s Afternoon Update - Florida Trend. Panattoni Development and Ferreira Construction held open house for Project Silver Fox hyperscale data center in Indiantown, discussing economic impact and jobs. Florida Trend, 2026-09-22. Florida Trend local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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411. Florida News item

     Florida data center developers host open house to praise benefits - Treasure Coast News. Google and Blackstone plan Project Silver Fox, a 1 gigawatt data center in Indiantown, Florida, with 3,000 construction and 300 permanent jobs. Treasure Coast News, 2026-09-22. Treasure Coast News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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412. Georgia News item

     Google inks deal to support nuclear uprates at Georgia Power's Vogtle and Hatch plants - Data Center Dynamics. Google signed deal with Georgia Power to support nuclear uprates adding 96 MW capacity across Plants Vogtle and Hatch to supply Georgia data center operations. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-22. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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413. Georgia News item

     Skanska to build a data center in Georgia, USA, worth USD 84M, about SEK 780M - Yahoo Finance. Skanska contracted to build a 22,700 square meter, 48 MW data center in Georgia for a client; construction begins November 2026, completion expected third quarter 2028. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-22. Yahoo Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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414. Hawaii News item

     AI backlash puts $68 billion in U.S. data center projects on hold - Los Angeles Times. Data Center Watch reports 45 U.S. data center projects worth $68 billion were delayed or blocked between April and June 2026 due to local opposition. Los Angeles Times, 2026-09-22. Los Angeles Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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415. Idaho News item

     Massive Data Center Proposed for Public Lands in Idaho - Field & Stream. Rhea Data proposes 4 million square foot data center on 3,700 acres of BLM public land near Boise, Idaho with 600 MW capacity and 450 MW gas plant. Field & Stream, 2026-09-22. Field & Stream local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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416. Indiana News item

     Data centers could boost economy in northwest Indiana, study finds - Inside INdiana Business. Study commissioned by Northwest Indiana Forum examines data center economic impact on seven county region. Inside INdiana Business, 2026-09-22. Inside INdiana Business local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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417. Indiana News item

     A proposed data center is changing the conversation in this Indiana farming town - Investigate Midwest. Community event features Shelby County, Indiana farming family discussing concerns about proposed data center near their farmland. Investigate Midwest, 2026-09-22. Investigate Midwest local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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418. Indiana News item

     DataOne hosts open house for Frankfort to learn about their data center plans - starcitytv.com. DataOne hosted open house in Frankfort, Indiana for its $7.5 billion AI data center proposal. starcitytv.com, 2026-09-22. starcitytv.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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419. Indiana News item

     NWI Forum: Understanding data center facts vs. myths - Newsbug.info. Northwest Indiana Forum releases data center educational resource addressing myths about Project Rise, an AWS data center approved near Wheatfield in Jasper County. Newsbug.info, 2026-09-22. Newsbug.info local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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420. Kentucky News item

     Photos from Mammoth Cave National Park as residents fight proposed data center near historic cave - tennessean.com. Residents of Cave City, Kentucky fight proposed 600 acre data center near Mammoth Cave National Park. tennessean.com, 2026-09-22. tennessean.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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421. Kentucky News item

     Commentary: Before you say yes to a data center, listen to this advice from coal country - Hoptown Chronicle. Commentary advises communities to negotiate data center agreements rather than accept them without conditions. Hoptown Chronicle, 2026-09-22. Hoptown Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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422. Maine News item

     Maine is Home to 11 Data Centers in 8 Communities Statewide - 94.3 WCYY. Maine is home to 11 standard data centers operating in eight communities, with no hyperscale facilities currently. 94.3 WCYY, 2026-09-22. 94.3 WCYY local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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423. Michigan News item

     Port Huron Township passes data center moratorium - Times Herald. Port Huron Township Michigan adopts a temporary data center moratorium to allow time for officials to develop regulatory parameters. Times Herald, 2026-09-22. Times Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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424. Michigan News item

     Bitcoin mining and an AI data center may split. Hyperscale Data is weighing the move. - Stock Titan. Hyperscale Data plans to form Patriot BTC subsidiary to separate Bitcoin mining operations in Montana from its Michigan AI data center strategy. Stock Titan, 2026-09-22. Stock Titan local outlet Also reported by Morningstar local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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425. Michigan News item

     Data center growth sparks environmental, community concerns among Michigan neighbors at state capital - FOX 17 West Michigan News. Michigan State University experts discuss data center environmental impacts and community benefits at Lansing event as neighbors raise concerns. FOX 17 West Michigan News, 2026-09-22. FOX 17 West Michigan News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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426. Michigan News item

     Voices: Michigan PFAS Awareness Week is a call to action - Planet Detroit. Michigan Green Muslims director warns data centers could introduce PFAS pollution during state PFAS Awareness Week. Planet Detroit, 2026-09-22. Planet Detroit local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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427. Michigan News item

     Mason to examine whether it can decline annexation of potential data center site - WKAR. Mason City Council seeks legal opinion on whether it can decline annexation of land for a potential data center after Vevay Township pursues land transfer to the city. WKAR, 2026-09-22. WKAR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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428. Missouri News item

     Map Shows How Missouri’s Data Centers Are All Connected - KSIS Radio 1050 AM. Missouri has 62 planned and operational data centers; 9 operational, 52 in planning from 20 developers. KSIS Radio 1050 AM, 2026-09-22. KSIS Radio 1050 AM local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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429. Missouri News item

     Initial report: Data centers could generate $10B in taxes over 20 years - Missourian | Washington, MO. A preliminary report estimates Franklin County could receive more than 10 billion dollars in tax revenue over 20 years from two planned data center projects without abatements. Missourian | Washington, MO, 2026-09-22. Missourian | Washington, MO local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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430. Missouri News item

     Data center opposition is growing, with Nebraskans crossing party lines in protest - Nebraska Examiner. Bipartisan opposition to data centers is growing nationwide, with Peculiar and Festus, Missouri defeating or replacing council members over data center projects; 70% of Americans oppose AI data centers locally. Nebraska Examiner, 2026-09-22. Nebraska Examiner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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431. Mississippi News item

     Mississippi community exploring data center development at former industrial site - Magnolia State Live. Adams County, Mississippi evaluates former International Paper site in Natchez for potential data center development. Magnolia State Live, 2026-09-22. Magnolia State Live local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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432. Montana News item

     Montana Supreme Court allows Butte data center initiative to move forward during appeal - NBC Montana. Montana Supreme Court granted an injunction allowing a ballot initiative requiring voter approval for data center construction to proceed to November election. NBC Montana, 2026-09-22. NBC Montana local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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433. Montana News item

     Butte-Silver Bow data center initiative allowed to move forward, Supreme Court rules - Nonstop Local News Montana. Montana Supreme Court ordered Butte-Silver Bow to keep a ballot initiative on data centers alive pending appeal, allowing voters to decide whether to require special election and two thirds voter approval for future data center projects. Nonstop Local News Montana, 2026-09-22. Nonstop Local News Montana local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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434. North Carolina News item

     Multiple proposals, with no clear route, have new rate class for data centers - The Mountaineer. North Carolina Attorney General proposes new rate class for Duke Energy data center customers; two legislative proposals exist but no votes scheduled. The Mountaineer, 2026-09-22. The Mountaineer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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435. North Carolina News item

     Judge rules Chatham County data center can proceed despite moratorium - NC Newsline. North Carolina court overturned Chatham County moratorium on data centers; ruling allows Eco TIP West project to proceed despite county ban. NC Newsline, 2026-09-22. NC Newsline local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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436. North Dakota News item

     Harmony Township Board to consider 2 year data center moratorium - InForum. Harmony Township board will hold a hearing on a proposed two year moratorium on industrial development including data centers, solar and wind. InForum, 2026-09-22. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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437. New Jersey News item

     NJ data center fined $1M for installing 62 massive generators without state permits - New Jersey 101.5. New Jersey fined a data center $1 million for operating 62 generators without state environmental permits. New Jersey 101.5, 2026-09-22. New Jersey 101.5 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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438. New Jersey News item

     NJ hits Vineland data center with $1.07M penalty over 62 natural gas generators - newjersey.news12.com. New Jersey DEP fined Vineland data center operator DataOne $1.07 million for installing and operating 62 natural gas generators without required permits. newjersey.news12.com, 2026-09-22. newjersey.news12.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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439. New Jersey News item

     Sherrill Administration Issues $1 Million Fine to Vineland Data Center - Insider NJ. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fined DataOne $1.07 million for installing 62 generators without air permits. Insider NJ, 2026-09-22. Insider NJ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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440. New Jersey News item

     NJ data center operator fined $1.07 million for installing 62 massive generators without pre permits - New Jersey 101.5. New Jersey fined DataOne Vineland $1.07 million for 62 unpermitted generators; environmental advocates renewed calls for statewide data center moratorium. New Jersey 101.5, 2026-09-22. New Jersey 101.5 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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441. New Jersey News item

     NJ DEP Issues Record $1M Fine for Vineland Data Center - law.com. New Jersey DEP issued a record one million dollar environmental penalty to a Vineland data center, part of a broader wave of state enforcement actions against data center violations. law.com, 2026-09-22. law.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

     NJ

442. New Jersey News item

     Vineland data center fined $1.07 million for violating pollution law: Governor - NBC10 Philadelphia. New Jersey fined Nebius Vineland data center $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without required air permits. NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-09-22. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet Also reported by SNJ Today local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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443. New Jersey News item

     62 Unpermitted Generators Become a $1 Million Headache for Vineland Data Center - 97.3 ESPN. New Jersey fined DataOne Vineland $1.07 million for operating 62 unpermitted natural gas generators, citing largest data center enforcement action in state history. 97.3 ESPN, 2026-09-22. 97.3 ESPN local outlet Also reported by Yahoo national outlet , Ars Technica national outlet , 6abc Philadelphia local outlet , Patch local outlet (5 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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444. New Jersey News item

     NJ slaps data center with record $1.07 million fine for air pollution violations - PHL17.com. New Jersey fined a data center $1.07 million for air pollution violations involving 62 unpermitted generators. PHL17.com, 2026-09-22. PHL17.com local outlet Also reported by govtech.com local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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445. New Jersey News item

     State fines Vineland data center $1.07M for operating 62 generators without permits - Press of Atlantic City. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fined DataOne Vineland data center $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without permits. Press of Atlantic City, 2026-09-22. Press of Atlantic City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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446. New Mexico News item

     Governor candidates split on data center standards - The Eastern New Mexico News. New Mexico gubernatorial candidates Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull present opposing views on whether to impose a moratorium on new AI data center construction. The Eastern New Mexico News, 2026-09-22. The Eastern New Mexico News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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447. Nevada News item

     Nevada abortion measure, Boulder City data center and tribal recognition efforts. The BLM seeks another look at a Boulder City data center, but the item provides no new status information or detail. Nevada Public Radio KNPR, 2026-09-22. Nevada Public Radio KNPR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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448. Nevada News item

     Letter: Nevada commission ignores public in approving data center permits - Reno Gazette Journal. Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved two behind the meter gas fueled data center projects despite public opposition and claims they do not serve the public interest. Reno Gazette Journal, 2026-09-22. Reno Gazette Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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449. New York News item

     Buffalo Common Council moving forward with proposed 2 year data center moratorium - spectrumlocalnews.com. Buffalo Common Council moving forward with two year moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency facilities, voting next Tuesday to address infrastructure strain. spectrumlocalnews.com, 2026-09-22. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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450. Ohio News item

     Opinion | AI’s water footprint extends beyond the data center - The News Record. Opinion piece discusses indirect water footprint of data centers through power generation, semiconductor manufacturing, and cooling systems. The News Record, 2026-09-22. The News Record local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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451. Ohio News item

     Wall Street Is Losing Its Appetite for Data Center IPOs - Gadget Review. Wall Street investors are demanding operating track records from data center companies before funding IPOs, citing community opposition that blocked $130 billion in projects. Gadget Review, 2026-09-22. Gadget Review national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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452. Ohio News item

     Candidates rune against data centers, but Ohio legislature didn’t get the memo - Ohio Capital Journal. Every Ohio gubernatorial candidate and both Senate nominees called for data center restrictions; Legislature pursues Senate Bill 294 to redefine clean energy to favor gas and coal, benefiting data centers. Ohio Capital Journal, 2026-09-22. Ohio Capital Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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453. Oregon News item

     Salem joins list of cities halting data center development with moratorium - KATU. Salem City Council approved a 120 day moratorium on data center development to allow a task force time to research regulations and public impacts. KATU, 2026-09-22. KATU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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454. Oregon News item

     Oregon data centers generate $60 million in statewide tax revenue, research study finds - KPTV. Study by ECONorthwest and University of Virginia finds Oregon data centers generate 60 million dollars annually in state tax revenue and employ 2,600 on site workers. KPTV, 2026-09-22. KPTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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455. Oregon News item

     Salem pauses data center projects for 4 months - KPTV. Salem City Council approves four month moratorium on data center development and construction through January 19, 2027, joining Hillsboro and Woodburn. KPTV, 2026-09-22. KPTV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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456. Pennsylvania News item

     Energy bills driven by data centers threaten Pa. small businesses, report says - The Allegheny Front. Pennsylvania Sustainable Business Network report warns data center development drives electricity costs threatening small business survival. The Allegheny Front, 2026-09-22. The Allegheny Front local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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457. Pennsylvania News item

     Central PA technology schools to boost fiber optic education amidst data center growth - fox43.com. Technical schools in central Pennsylvania are launching a certified fiber optic technician training program with state funding, citing growing demand from data center expansion. fox43.com, 2026-09-22. fox43.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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458. Pennsylvania News item

     Data Center Proposed in Forward Township - butlerradio.com. Data center proposed on Misty Hollow Farm in Forward Township, Pennsylvania; planning commission to review proposal September 26, 2026. butlerradio.com, 2026-09-22. butlerradio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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459. Pennsylvania News item

     Alpha Compute Signs Pennsylvania Land Deal for AI Data Center Expansion - citybiz.co. Alpha Compute signs agreement to acquire 300 acres in Pennsylvania for AI data center paired with oil and gas assets. citybiz.co, 2026-09-22. citybiz.co local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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460. Pennsylvania News item

     Alpha Compute Corp. Announces Pennsylvania Real Estate and Asset Acquisition for Planned Data Center Development - quiverquant.com. Alpha Compute acquires 300 acres and energy rights in Pennsylvania for a planned AI data center. quiverquant.com, 2026-09-22. quiverquant.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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461. Pennsylvania News item

     Alpha Compute acquires 300 acres in Pennsylvania for AI data center expansion - TradingView. Alpha Compute acquires 300 acres and subsurface rights in Pennsylvania for AI data center with gas and mineral resources. TradingView, 2026-09-22. TradingView local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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462. Pennsylvania News item

     300 acre energy site underpins Alpha Compute (ALP) data center plan - Stock Titan. Alpha Compute Corp signed agreements to acquire 300+ acre Pennsylvania site with 75+ oil and gas wells for $5.5M to support planned 200 MW data center. Stock Titan, 2026-09-22. Stock Titan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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463. Pennsylvania News item

     Could Abandoned Mines House Pennsylvania’s Unwanted Data Centers? - Inside Climate News. Federal researchers propose using Pennsylvania's 5586 abandoned coal mines as sites for data centers to address environmental cleanup and community opposition. Inside Climate News, 2026-09-22. Inside Climate News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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464. South Carolina News item

     Spartanburg Co. Council approves data center moratorium - FOX Carolina News. Spartanburg County Council approved one year moratorium on new data center projects. FOX Carolina News, 2026-09-22. FOX Carolina News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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465. South Carolina News item

     Spartanburg County leaders question pollution monitoring as Valara data center adds more turbines - FOX Carolina News. Spartanburg County Public Safety Committee met to discuss Valara data center air permit additions of five 17 MW and six 54 MW natural gas turbines. FOX Carolina News, 2026-09-22. FOX Carolina News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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466. South Carolina News item

     NorthMark attorney explains air pollution controls and enforcement for Spartanburg data center - WYFF. Spartanburg County Public Safety Committee heard testimony on Valara data center air permit with 11 natural gas turbines and synthetic minor source classification. WYFF, 2026-09-22. WYFF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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467. Tennessee News item

     Montgomery County proposes first data center specific zoning rules - News Channel 5 Nashville. Montgomery County Tennessee proposes first data center specific zoning rules requiring 10 to 100 acres, noise mitigation plans, and utility capacity confirmation. News Channel 5 Nashville, 2026-09-22. News Channel 5 Nashville local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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468. Tennessee News item

     Kairos Power selects Samsung C&T to help build 50MW SMR for Google in Tennessee - Data Center Dynamics. Kairos Power selects Samsung C&T to build 50MW SMR for Google in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, slated for completion by 2030. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-22. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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469. Texas News item

     Abbott halts data center permitting in Texas - Seguin Gazette. Governor Abbott directs Texas environmental commission to halt all data center permits pending ERCOT audit. Seguin Gazette, 2026-09-22. Seguin Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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470. Texas News item

     Abbott halts data center permitting - Seguin Gazette. Texas Governor Greg Abbott halts data center permits pending ERCOT grid audit, requiring projects to meet infrastructure standards. Seguin Gazette, 2026-09-22. Seguin Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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471. Texas News item

     Abbott calls for tighter controls on Texas data center industry - CBS News. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas needs to rein in the data center industry and has added state oversight of new projects. CBS News, 2026-09-22. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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472. Texas News item

     Oracle Layoffs Hit Infrastructure Operations and Flagship Data Center - SuaraGarut.ID. Oracle layoffs on September 14 cut 3,200 US workers across cloud infrastructure division including positions at Abilene data center leased from Crusoe. SuaraGarut.ID, 2026-09-22. SuaraGarut.ID local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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473. Texas News item

     Fort Worth weighs data center growth as residents raise concerns - TCU 360. Fort Worth began a 90 day moratorium on new data center construction while studying possible regulations; city council will vote on moratorium November 10. TCU 360, 2026-09-22. TCU 360 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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474. Texas News item

     Greg Abbott Orders Pause on Texas Data Center Permits - 97.9 The Beat. Texas Governor Abbott orders TCEQ to pause all data center permits until ERCOT audit is complete. 97.9 The Beat, 2026-09-22. 97.9 The Beat local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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475. Texas News item

     New Era signs 20 year gas PPA with Vistra subsidiary to power 250MW data center in Ector County, Texas. New Era Energy & Digital signs 20 year power purchase agreement with Vistra subsidiary for 207MW minimum supply to Texas Critical Data Center phase one in Ector County. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-22. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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476. Texas News item

     Gov. Abbott orders TCEQ to pause environmental permits for data centers until audit is complete. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on September 22 to pause air and water permits for data center infrastructure until an audit is complete. KERA, 2026-09-22. KERA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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477. Virginia News item

     BREAKING: Prince William County moves to end by right data center development - Prince William Times. Prince William County supervisors vote unanimously to end by right data centre development, shrinking overlay district from 9,700 acres to 3,500 acres with 90 day grace period. Prince William Times, 2026-09-22. Prince William Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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478. Virginia News item

     Wood Haven project in Roanoke County confirmed as potential data center, will use Spring Hollow water - Cardinal News. Clearview Dynamics plans data center at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia, will use Spring Hollow water. Cardinal News, 2026-09-22. Cardinal News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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479. Virginia News item

     Times-Dispatch reporting on Gov. Spanberger's data center policies - Richmond Times-Dispatch. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed a new data center accountability framework to give local and state officials more control over when, where, and how data centers are built. Richmond Times-Dispatch, 2026-09-22. Richmond Times-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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480. Virginia News item

     Wood Haven land to be developed for a data center, regional group says - Roanoke Times. The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority confirms Wood Haven Technology Park near Roanoke will be developed as a data center, with details to emerge through due diligence. Roanoke Times, 2026-09-22. Roanoke Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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481. Virginia News item

     The 300 Bill Misfire: How the 2026 Data Center Backlash Aimed at the Wrong Target - Substack. Analysis of 300+ state bills on data centers in 2026 finds most use wrong policy tools; only cost causation fixes ratepayer cost shift. Substack, 2026-09-22. Substack local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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482. Virginia News item

     Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority has confirmed that Wood Haven Technology Park is being evaluated as a data center site - WFIR News. Clearview Dynamics evaluates Wood Haven Technology Park for data center site; due diligence through March 2027; Spring Hollow Reservoir as water source. WFIR News, 2026-09-22. WFIR News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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483. Wyoming News item

     WOODWAY ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ANNOUNCES NEW NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FOR HYPERSCALE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT - Your Wyoming Link. Woodway Energy Infrastructure announces 22 mile natural gas pipeline for hyperscale data center, planned to enter service H1 2028. Your Wyoming Link, 2026-09-22. Your Wyoming Link national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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484. California Timeline entry

     Digital Realty LAX10. The project is currently in development and is expected to begin supporting cables in 2028. The record reads running, reported September 22, 2026. globenewswire.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

485. Georgia Timeline entry

     Google Columbia County data center. Georgia Power wants to upgrade two reactors at Plant Vogtle near Augusta and two at Plant Hatch west of Savannah to put roughly 100 megawatts total of emission free electricity on the power grid. The record reads being built, reported September 22, 2026. ajc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

486. Indiana Timeline entry

     Google Fort Wayne data center. IDEM approved request in April to increase backup generators from 34 to 179. The record reads running, reported September 22, 2026. 1039waynefm.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

487. Indiana Timeline entry

     Google Fort Wayne data center. Google filed an air permit modification application in September 2026 requesting 228 more generators at the Fort Wayne data center. The record reads running, reported September 22, 2026. 963xke.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

488. Indiana Timeline entry

     Google Fort Wayne data center. IDEM approved Google's request in April 2026 to increase backup generators from 34 to 179. The record reads running, reported September 22, 2026. 963xke.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

489. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DEP found 62 stationary generators with 1,982 kilowatt capacity each during July 29 inspection without required permits The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. News12 | Long Island local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

490. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Generators are temporary with transition to fuel cells for permanent power supply The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. News12 | Long Island local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

491. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DEP inspection July 29 discovered 62 1,982 kilowatt generators not present in December inspection The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. New Jersey Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

492. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Construction expected complete in late December according to company website The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. New Jersey Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

493. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DEP ordered DataOne to obtain permits within 45 days or cease operations The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. New Jersey Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

494. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DEP inspectors found 62 1,982 kilowatt generators during July 29 visit that were not present in December 2025 inspection The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. New Jersey Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

495. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Construction expected to be done in late December 2026 The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. New Jersey Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

496. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). New Jersey DEP found DataOne facility operated 62 large natural gas generators without required air permits The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Bloomberg Government News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

497. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). New Jersey DEP found 62 natural gas generators with 1,982 kilowatt capacity each operating without required permits during July 29 inspection The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

498. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DataOne installed and operated 62 large natural gas power generators without required state permits The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

499. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). DataOne is transitioning to low emission fuel cells as the permanent power source The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Inquirer.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

500. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Generators were not present at previous inspection in December 2025 but were installed by July 29, 2026 site inspection The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Gothamist local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

501. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Construction on the $17 billion South Jersey project backed by Microsoft began in early 2025 The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Gothamist local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

502. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). First phase of the site is expected to open later this year The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. Gothamist local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

503. New Jersey Timeline entry

     Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). Natural gas power generating equipment was observed during an inspection on July 29 but was not observed during the DEP's previous site inspection in December 2025. The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. WHYY local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

504. Ohio Timeline entry

     Wilmington Data Center. Four separate Wilmington area referendums tied to rezoning land for another proposed data center project remain scheduled for the November ballot The record reads reported, reported September 22, 2026. WCPO 9 News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

505. Oregon Timeline entry Moratorium

     Oakline at Mill Creek. Verrus $5.1 billion data center project at Mill Creek Corporate Center prohibited from construction phase as long as moratorium is in effect The record reads waiting on permits, reported September 22, 2026. Salem Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

506. Utah Timeline entry

     Stratos Project. Utahns gathered at the state Capitol to protest the Stratos Project data center on May 14, 2026 The record reads waiting on permits, reported September 22, 2026. KUER local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

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