September 24, 2026
419 entries published that day, the everything feed by the day each row entered the record; the timeline lists milestones alone, by the day they happened. Each is one sourced row of the record: what happened, where, and where it came from. Nothing here is an article and nothing is unapproved.
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10579, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026. H.R. 10579 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10579, Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act of 2026. H.R. 10579 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10570, No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026. H.R. 10570 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Congress Bill event
H.R. 10570, No Secrets for Data Centers Act of 2026. H.R. 10570 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
H.B. 6391, Businesses: other; siting requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6388'26. H.B. 6391 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
H.B. 6391, Businesses: other; siting requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6388'26. H.B. 6391 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
H.B. 6388, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center siting and community protection act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6391'26. H.B. 6388 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Michigan Bill event
H.B. 6388, Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center siting and community protection act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6391'26. H.B. 6388 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.R. 630, Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations.. H.R. 630 was introduced in the House. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.R. 630, Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations.. H.R. 630 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1469, In rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.. S.B. 1469 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1469, In rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.. S.B. 1469 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1461, In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning, providing for hyperscale data centers and public input.. S.B. 1461 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1461, In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning, providing for hyperscale data centers and public input.. S.B. 1461 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1460, In zoning, prohibiting the location of data centers.. S.B. 1460 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1460, In zoning, prohibiting the location of data centers.. S.B. 1460 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1470, In water resources planning, providing for water conservation requirements for data centers.. S.B. 1470 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1470, In water resources planning, providing for water conservation requirements for data centers.. S.B. 1470 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1455, In general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for pre-application procedure for a proposed data center.. S.B. 1455 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1455, In general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for pre-application procedure for a proposed data center.. S.B. 1455 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1459, Requiring proposed data centers to conduct water usage studies.. S.B. 1459 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Pennsylvania Bill event
S.B. 1459, Requiring proposed data centers to conduct water usage studies.. S.B. 1459 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approved one year moratorium on large scale data centers (50+ megawatt peak load); moratorium expires September 24, 2027 or when code updates are complete, whichever comes first. sun-sentinel.com local outlet (content date)
- Texas Jurisdiction event
Texas. Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into hundreds of data center developments for non compliance with Texas Water Development Board water use survey requirements, announced September 24, 2026 conchovalleyhomepage.com local outlet (content date)
- Arizona Statement
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, said water consumption varies significantly depending on the design and operational needs of each site. Said September 24, 2026, AZ Family. AZ Family local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arizona Statement
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. new computer chips designed to operate safely at higher temperatures are beginning to curb water demand Said September 24, 2026, KOLD. KOLD local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arizona Statement
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, said water consumption varies significantly depending on the design and operational needs of each site Said September 24, 2026, KOLD. KOLD local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arizona Statement
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. data centers alone are unlikely to destabilize Arizona's long term supply, provided strict local oversight and advanced conservation planning remain front and center Said September 24, 2026, KOLD. KOLD local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Arizona Statement
director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University. Porter noted that data centers alone are unlikely to destabilize Arizona's long term supply, provided strict local oversight and advanced conservation planning remain front and center. Said September 24, 2026, AZ Family. AZ Family local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Florida Statement
Loudoun County Vice Chair and Ashburn District Supervisor. Loudoun County supervisor Mike Turner graded Loudoun a failure on five of six data center tests (noise, power, emissions, setback, appearance), with water as the only pass. Said September 24, 2026, 352today. 352today local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Florida Statement
Loudoun County Vice Chair and Ashburn District Supervisor. Loudoun County supervisor Mike Turner stated that Loudoun treated data centers as office parks in 2000, making them by right, and now has four hyperscale data centers that cannot be voted down, with by right ending on March 18, 2025. Said September 24, 2026, 352today. 352today local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Illinois Statement
Governor of Illinois. Governor Pritzker said he is not pursuing a moratorium on new data centers in Illinois and cannot impose one unilaterally Said September 24, 2026, Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Illinois Statement
JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois. POWER Act does not include outright pause on data centers but holds them responsible for energy costs and environmental protections Said September 24, 2026, Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Massachusetts Statement
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo proposed an ordinance that would prohibit large AI data centers from being built in Salem. Said September 24, 2026, The Boston Globe. The Boston Globe local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Maryland Statement
Maryland Freedom Caucus criticized the order for not including a moratorium on data center construction. Said September 24, 2026, DelmarvaNow.com. DelmarvaNow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Michigan Statement
Joi Harris, DTE Energy president and CEO, said the plan would be $3.5 billion less expensive than the company's previous IRP from 2022 Said September 24, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Michigan Statement
Bryan Smigielski. Sierra Club of Michigan said Oracle, building a mega data center in Saline Township, is rated BBB minus, just above junk bonds Said September 24, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Michigan Statement
Bryan Smigielski, Sierra Club of Michigan, said the planned power plants will likely serve electricity requirements of data centers and called for transparent modeling of future energy needs with and without data centers Said September 24, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Michigan Statement
Bryan Smigielski. Sierra Club of Michigan asked Michigan Public Service Commission to require DTE to model future energy needs with no data centers and compare to future energy needs including data centers Said September 24, 2026, Michigan Public. Michigan Public local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Data center noise increases cortisol, cardiovascular risk, and decreases cognitive functioning, especially in children. Said September 24, 2026, STLPR. STLPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Data center noise is concentrated in low frequencies, making it sound like a hum that stands out from broadband traffic noise. Said September 24, 2026, STLPR. STLPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Low frequency data center noise can travel 800 feet or further, with greatest impacts up to 3,000 feet away. Said September 24, 2026, STLPR. STLPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
St. Louis University professor. Fowler Finn said the 600 foot setbacks are woefully insufficient because the most severe impacts fall within 3,000 feet. Said September 24, 2026, STLPR. STLPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Data center noise increases cortisol, cardiovascular risk, decreases cognitive functioning especially in children, and can delay healing in hospital settings Said September 24, 2026, St Louis Public Radio. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Data center noise is concentrated in low frequencies, making it sound like a hum that stands out from mid- to high frequency city noise Said September 24, 2026, St Louis Public Radio. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Low frequency hum from a data center can travel 800 feet or further, compared to traffic sound at 300 feet Said September 24, 2026, St Louis Public Radio. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
Kasey Fowler-Finn, St. Louis University professor. Greatest area of impact from large data centers is 3,000 feet, about half a mile Said September 24, 2026, St Louis Public Radio. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Missouri Statement
St. Louis University professor. Fowler Finn says 600 foot setbacks in St. Louis regulations are woefully insufficient because most severe impacts fall within 3,000 feet Said September 24, 2026, St Louis Public Radio. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- North Carolina Statement
Munashe Magarira, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, said Duke's build out plan calls for a 'staggering amount' of new, polluting gas plants, with the collective maximum output of 12 gas plants approximately 9,850 megawatts. Said September 24, 2026, journalnow.com. journalnow.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Hampshire Statement
Sam Hayden, resident of Hopkinton, wrote that construction of hyperscale data center will be detriment to Bow and region because these facilities consume enormous amounts of electricity, provide few permanent jobs, require environmental costs and infrastructure, and risk higher rates Said September 24, 2026, Concord Monitor. Concord Monitor local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Mexico Statement
Oracle states Project Jupiter remains on planned schedule despite force majeure notice. Said September 24, 2026, Investing.com. Investing.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Mexico Statement
KeyBanc analyst Jackson Ader noted Oracle is in the most tenuous cash position among its rivals, with payment schedules misaligned to actual construction progress. Said September 24, 2026, Investing.com. Investing.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Mexico Statement
Clay Magouyrk, co CEO at Oracle, stated neither Project Jupiter sites will have impact on FY 2027 revenue or earnings guidance Said September 24, 2026, SuaraGarut.ID. SuaraGarut.ID local outlet Also reported by SuaraGarut.ID local outlet , americanbazaaronline.com local outlet (3 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Mexico Statement
Gil Luria, head of technology research at D.A. Davidson, stated that Oracle's New Mexico data center is unlikely to be canceled despite state and local government pushback Said September 24, 2026, CNBC. CNBC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Nevada Statement
Kimberly Adams, Marketplace Morning Report host. Yvette Fernandez has reported on the politics of data centers and what that means for Nevada's economy Said September 24, 2026, Nevada Public Radio KNPR. Nevada Public Radio KNPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Republican nominee for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy announced a 90 day gas tax suspension on September 23, 2026, about six and a half hours after Acton announced a gas tax holiday on the same morning. Said September 24, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Ohio official. Vivek Ramaswamy said legislation addressing data center development is too complicated to pass during the legislative session scheduled for next week Said September 24, 2026, toledoblade.com. toledoblade.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
private citizen. George A. Elmaraghy, Columbus resident, argues that AI and data centers should be supported in Ohio and that existing rules should be applied without exemptions or public financial support to companies Said September 24, 2026, The Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Republican nominee for Ohio governor. Between March 27 and April 26, 2025, Ramaswamy described Ohio's data center boom as good or great at least 10 times, with no proposal to halt approvals or conditions on development. Said September 24, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Republican gubernatorial candidate. Vivek Ramaswamy has his own moratorium and says he will sign it on day one as governor Said September 24, 2026, WOSU. WOSU local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Democratic nominee for Ohio governor. Amy Acton announced a conditional moratorium on new data centers on July 27, requiring developers to cover utility costs, use union labor, operate transparently, meet environmental standards, support host communities, and direct development to former industrial areas. Said September 24, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
George A. Elmaraghy, Columbus resident, states that data center fearmongering is holding Ohio back and advocates for reasonable guardrails on AI development without special tax exemptions or public financial support. Said September 24, 2026, The Columbus Dispatch. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Ohio Statement
Republican nominee for Ohio governor. Vivek Ramaswamy announced a data center plan on August 6 proposing to require data centers to provide free electricity or compensation to nearby households, pay full property taxes, and comply with environmental and farmland protections. Said September 24, 2026, TiffinOhio.net. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
George A. Elmaraghy, Columbus resident. Public negative reaction toward AI and data centers is driven by mistakes committed by various levels of government that tried to lure data centers to the wrong locations by providing tax breaks and inappropriate incentives. Said September 24, 2026, yahoo.com. yahoo.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Ohio Statement
Google Data Center Operations Area Lead. Tim Chadwick, Google's Data Center Operations Area Lead for Ohio and Indiana, noted the skills from military nuclear submarine operations align with data center operations requirements Said September 24, 2026, Ohio Tech News. Ohio Tech News local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)
- Oklahoma Statement
Jim Matheson, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. NRECA represents more than 900 not for profit, consumer owned electric cooperatives Said September 24, 2026, Oklahoma Farm Report. Oklahoma Farm Report local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Oklahoma Statement
Jim Matheson, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. A data center can bring 800 megawatts in demand, which can be triple what all other consumers in a rural electric cooperative consume Said September 24, 2026, Oklahoma Farm Report. Oklahoma Farm Report local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Oklahoma Statement
Jim Matheson, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Rural cooperatives should focus on local decision making rather than blanket policies about data centers, with consideration for local water supplies, county tax impacts, and community infrastructure Said September 24, 2026, Oklahoma Farm Report. Oklahoma Farm Report local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Oklahoma Statement
Jim Matheson, CEO, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Permitting delays represent a major hurdle for building necessary electric assets to serve data centers Said September 24, 2026, Oklahoma Farm Report. Oklahoma Farm Report local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- ON Statement
VoltaGrid agreed to comply with the weaker carbon tax price Said September 24, 2026, CBC. CBC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- ON Statement
VoltaGrid wanted a predictable price on emissions for 15 years Said September 24, 2026, CBC. CBC national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
Chris Wright, Energy Secretary, said investments will get more out of infrastructure already in place, move more electricity across the grid, and help deliver affordable, reliable and secure power. Said September 24, 2026, newscentermaine.com. newscentermaine.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
U.S. President. Trump said U.S. communities that don't have data centers will end up being backwards and poor. Said September 24, 2026, newscentermaine.com. newscentermaine.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Texas Standard. Local communities are finding they may have limited power to stop the projects. Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Catherine Frazier, Texans for Greg Abbott communications director. Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 3104 in 2023, which would have expanded sales tax exemption for multi structure connected data centers Said September 24, 2026, El Paso Times. El Paso Times national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
Not on the record: the record holds no HB 3104 of 2023 in Texas. Read from the statement's words: Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 3104 (2023). Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.
- Texas Statement
Texas Governor. Gov. Abbott declared Texas the 'epicenter of AI development' and announced three massive data center projects in the state, sitting beside Google CEO Sundar Pichai Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Catherine Frazier, Texans for Greg Abbott communications director. Greg Abbott supported data center tax incentives in Texas Said September 24, 2026, El Paso Times. El Paso Times national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Texas Standard. Opposition grows across the political spectrum to data center projects. Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Catherine Frazier, Texans for Greg Abbott communications director. Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 4038 in 2017, which continued tax breaks for data centers Said September 24, 2026, El Paso Times. El Paso Times national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
Not on the record: the record holds H.B. 4038 and no roll call on it. Read from the statement's words: Gina Hinojosa voted for HB 4038 (2017). The record holds the bill and no roll call on it.
Bill data from LegiScan, licensed CC BY 4.0. The record chooses the bills, writes each stage in its own words and cites the legislature's own page for every bill.
- Texas Statement
Texas Governor. In June, Abbott declared he is 'pushing back against these AI data centers that are trying to build in our neighborhoods' at a campaign stop in Bullard, Texas Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Texas Standard. Hundreds of new data centers are planned across Texas, many to meet the computing demands of artificial intelligence. Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
San Marcos City Council Member. Council Member Amanda Rodriguez said 'I think there are some fights worth setting the precedent and trying' regarding San Marcos data center ban Said September 24, 2026, Texas Standard. Texas Standard local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Grimes County Judge Joe Fauth said Terafab project is classified as chip manufacturing plant with an on site data center only to aid the manufacturing business. Said September 24, 2026, KBTX News 3. KBTX News 3 local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
District 62 State Representative. State Rep. Shelley Luther said lawmakers are preparing to partner with governor to deliver on property tax and data center priorities Said September 24, 2026, KXII. KXII local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Democratic candidate for Texas governor. Gina Hinojosa claims Abbott focuses on donors and has accused him of selling out Texas communities to data center corporations Said September 24, 2026, El Paso Times. El Paso Times national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Sherman Mayor Shawn Teamann said residents raised concerns about cost of living, gas, insurance, housing, taxation and efficiency Said September 24, 2026, KXII. KXII local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Governor of Texas. Gov. Abbott said he wants to give residents power to decide whether a data center can come to their community Said September 24, 2026, KXII. KXII local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall said the council has listened to people's concerns, including the amount of water a data center requires. Said September 24, 2026, ksl.com. ksl.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Jeff Chavez, CEO of Volition, said the company's closed loop cooling system uses about the amount of water equivalent to one or two Utah households. Said September 24, 2026, ksl.com. ksl.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Carbon County resident and unaffiliated candidate for the county commission. Cheryl Lupo said 'People are up in arms' over the data centers planned in Carbon County, because, she said, residents are not being heard. Said September 24, 2026, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Utah Statement
Tom Huckin, letter writer, opposes planned Box Elder County data center as hastening environmental destruction Said September 24, 2026, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Wisconsin Statement
U.S. Representative. Derrick Van Orden claims Rebecca Cooke worked with Wisconsin Technology Council and Third Way and is responsible for data centers in Mount Pleasant and Beaver Dam Said September 24, 2026, WEAU. WEAU local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New Mexico Timeline entry
Project Jupiter. Oracle issued a force majeure notice to STACK Infrastructure on September 24, allowing it to protect itself contractually if Project Jupiter fails to launch as planned in 2028 The record reads reported, September 24, 2026. TradingView local outlet (content date)
- Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium rejected
Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County began pursuing moratorium after commissioners rejected Project Tango, a proposed 600 megawatt data center west of Loxahatchee. sun-sentinel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Palm Beach County. The county began pursuing a moratorium after commissioners rejected Project Tango, a proposed 600 megawatt data center west of Loxahatchee just north of Southern Boulevard near 20 Mile Bend yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event
Palm Beach County. The county discussed the possibility of hiring a consultant, which could cost the county a couple hundred thousand dollars yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event
Palm Beach County. County staff will revise the county's code to include rules and guidelines for what hyperscale artificial intelligence data centers should look like if built in the county, with possible requirements including increased landscape buffers and separations, sound studies, utility coordination and more yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Palm Beach County. The moratorium will expire either on Sept. 24, 2027, or once the county's code has been updated, whichever comes first yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event
Palm Beach County. State law defines large load data centers as those with monthly peak load of at least 50 megawatts yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Florida Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County commissioners gave unanimous final approval for a yearlong moratorium that prohibits the county from accepting, processing or approving any large scale data center applications yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Georgia Jurisdiction event
Georgia. Georgia Department of Community Affairs decertified Social Circle for one year over data center land dispute and annexation approval without Newton County agreement atlantanewsfirst.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Iowa Jurisdiction event
Dubuque County. County will seek legal review from county attorney on data center ordinance telegraphherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Iowa Jurisdiction event
Dubuque County. Dubuque County Zoning Commission agreed to use citizen created regulations as framework for data center ordinance telegraphherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Massachusetts. Lowell and Westfield have since approved moratoriums on any new data centers. bostonglobe.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event
Mansfield. Mansfield limited potential data center developments to those requiring no more than 2 megawatts of power; will issue five year permits with regular reporting on electricity, water use, and noise emissions. bostonglobe.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts Jurisdiction event
Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey issued an executive order reinforcing community control to determine how and whether data centers are incorporated in towns and cities rather than impose statewide regulations. bostonglobe.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Moore committed to work with lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session to repeal the Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption originally enacted in 2020. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. The task force will include members from the Maryland Energy Administration and Departments of Commerce, Labor, Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Planning. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. A Data Center Dashboard was established as a public website updated monthly showing location, legislative districts, developer, parent company, anchor tenant, projected power demand and water use for every project under review. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Projects will receive a written, public determination from the task force: Aligned, Conditionally Aligned or Not Aligned. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Projects are judged on five principles: ratepayer and grid protection, economic benefits for Marylanders, community voice, environmental protections, and transparency and accountability. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. The task force will review data center projects of 25 megawatts or more as soon as they seek any state action including a permit, incentive, or letter of support. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a Maryland Data Center Task Force to codify a framework with strict guardrails for transparent and accountable data center development. delmarvanow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Moore will work with lawmakers next year to repeal Maryland's data center sales and use tax exemption. wfmd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. The task force will issue a public determination on each project and a new online dashboard will track proposed data centers including their expected electricity and water use. wfmd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Projects will be evaluated on five areas: protecting electricity ratepayers and the power grid, economic benefits, community input, environmental protections, and transparency. wfmd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Governor Moore signed an executive order creating a state task force to review proposed data centers using at least 25 megawatts of power when they seek state permits, incentives or other support. wfmd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Baltimore City. City Council discussed data center pros and cons during a Public Health and Environment Committee hearing. baltimoresun.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Baltimore City. Baltimore has staunched the creation of data centers within city limits. baltimoresun.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Governor Moore will push to repeal the 2020 data center tax exemption. ggwash.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Maryland projects of 25 megawatts or more will face a standardized review from a new task force that weighs ratepayer and grid impacts, economic benefits, community input, environmental effects, and transparency and accountability. ggwash.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Review process evaluates water needs and considers whether developers can use different cooling systems or other methods to reduce water consumption. govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Maryland Data Center Dashboard will be created and updated at least monthly to serve as a public record of data center development, showing facility locations, developers, expected power and water use, state approvals sought, review results, and developer commitments. govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Governor Moore announced he will work with the General Assembly to repeal Maryland's Data Center Sales and Use Tax Exemption, which was enacted in 2020. govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maryland Jurisdiction event
Maryland. Executive order establishes a Maryland Data Center Accountability Task Force within the Governor's Office to coordinate reviews of large data center projects, including representatives from the Maryland Energy Administration and the departments of Commerce, Labor, Environment, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Planning. govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Maryland. Executive order creates a review process for large data centers with a projected or actual peak demand of 25 megawatts or more, including expansions that add at least that much power. govtech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
North Berwick. North Berwick will take data center moratorium issue to voters in November 2026 pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium adopted
Sanford. Sanford adopted data center moratorium in May 2026 pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
South Berwick. 180 day moratorium would expire in early January 2027 with option to extend pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
South Berwick. Moratorium ordinance would establish 10,000 square foot threshold to define data centers, retroactive to July 14, 2026 pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Maine Jurisdiction event Moratorium
South Berwick. South Berwick Town Council votes 5-0 to hold public hearing in October on 180 day data center moratorium pressherald.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Missouri Jurisdiction event
St. Louis. St. Louis recently passed new regulations for data centers including annual third party noise reports, acoustically treated enclosures, and 600 feet setbacks from schools, residential facilities or parks stlpr.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Butte-Silver Bow. The Supreme Court noted ballots had already been printed and mailed before issuing their injunction nbcmontana.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Butte-Silver Bow. Montana Supreme Court vacated its injunction on a Butte Silver Bow data center ballot initiative nbcmontana.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Yellowstone County. Kassi Solberg aims to have a ballot initiative approved for the Yellowstone County election on May 4, 2027 montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Yellowstone County. Kassi Solberg collected more than 14,000 signatures toward a ballot initiative requiring voter approval for data centers in Yellowstone County montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Yellowstone County. Yellowstone County commissioners sent a letter asking local legislators to refine the Right to Compute Act montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Montana. Montana legislature passed the Right to Compute Act in 2025 with House vote of 61-38 and Senate vote of 50-0 montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Butte-Silver Bow County. Montana Supreme Court vacated an injunction that temporarily prevented a proposed data center ballot initiative from appearing on the November ballot in Butte-Silver Bow County montanafreepress.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Butte-Silver Bow County. Initiative requires special election in which two thirds of all registered voters approve a data center project before county can authorize construction or expansion kbzk.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- North Carolina Jurisdiction event
North Carolina. Duke may appeal the N.C. Utilities Commission's rejection of its request to add 3.32 gigawatts of new power production in Richmond County. greensboro.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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North Carolina. Duke Energy is planning to build two gas fired plants in Davidson and Davie counties that would produce twice the amount of energy as its existing Buck Combined Cycle plant. greensboro.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Jersey Jurisdiction event
New Jersey. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection imposed a $1.07 million penalty on DataOne for operating generators without required permits. timesofindia.indiatimes.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Jurisdiction event
New Mexico. Air quality permit for fuel cell system has November 23 deadline for state environment department decision. finance.yahoo.com national outlet Also reported by globaldatacenterhub.com local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Jurisdiction event
New Mexico. Project Jupiter faces public opposition and permitting delays in New Mexico. fool.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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New Mexico. New Mexico State Commissioner of Public Lands and environmental groups have opposed the pipeline citing climate and resource strain concerns. investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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New Mexico. New Mexico State Land Office has repeatedly denied right of way permits for the Green Chile pipeline. seekingalpha.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Nevada Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Nevada. Nevada interim committee advanced bill to pause data centers statewide and eliminate all tax breaks reviewjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Nevada Jurisdiction event
Nevada. Governor Joe Lombardo issued executive order requiring data center developers to sign community benefit pledge before eligible for tax incentives, with terms due by November 6 2026 reviewjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New York Jurisdiction event Moratorium
New York. New York paused new development for one year while the state legislature does further study of data centers' potential impact ai-cio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Ohio Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Ohio. Governor Mike DeWine has a moratorium on data centers in place through the end of the year wosu.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Ohio Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Ohio. Amy Acton calls for conditional moratorium on data centers wosu.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces halt on new data center permits requiring state approval pending environmental and infrastructure impact review tylerpaper.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Texas. Governor Greg Abbott directed Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers for past and future failures to comply with water use reporting, with non compliance punishable as a crime and ineligible for TCEQ permits conchovalleyhomepage.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Texas. Investigation covers data centers in 18 counties: Tom Green, Harris, Montgomery, Travis, Dallas, Tarrant, Smith, Bexar, Potter, Randall, Lubbock, Midland, Ector, Wichita, Victoria, Brazos, Nueces, El Paso conchovalleyhomepage.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium rejected
Hays County. In February, Hays County commissioners courtroom was full of residents supporting countywide data center moratorium, though it was not passed due to concerns about lawsuit texasstandard.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Texas. In June, San Marcos City Council in 4-3 vote changed zoning regulations to make data centers ineligible for development within city limits texasstandard.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Texas. Coalition members filed legal motion with Third Court of Appeals claiming Taylor violated Texas Open Meetings Act and city charter by not taking action on proposed data center ban texasstandard.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Texas. Taylor residents in Williamson County tried to get their city council to temporarily ban data centers in July; effort led by Halt Taylor Data Center Coalition which collected over 1,400 signatures texasstandard.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Texas. Central Texas began seeing a massive surge in data center projects in 2023, fueled in part by growing demand to support AI texasstandard.org local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to halt new data center permits pending audit of the industry's strain on power and water. kbtx.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas Jurisdiction event Moratorium
Texas. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has further tightened his de facto moratorium on data center interconnections with the ERCOT grid. rtoinsider.com trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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United States (federal). Representatives Tom Barrett, Greg Landsman and Jamie Raskin introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act, which would prohibit government officials from using non disclosure agreements to hide details of data center projects from the public and block data center operators from receiving government incentives if those deals require confidentiality quiverquant.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Utah Jurisdiction event
Box Elder County. Kevin O'Leary filed response to defamation lawsuit filed in July by Alliance for a Better Utah and Elevate Strategies. ksl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Box Elder County. Box Elder County citizens group filed lawsuit to pursue referendum on Stratos project utahnewsdispatch.com local outlet Also reported by KSL local outlet , KSL local outlet , KSL local outlet (4 reports). (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Box Elder County. Kevin O'Leary and Fox News filed motion to dismiss defamation lawsuit in U.S. District Court utahnewsdispatch.com local outlet Also reported by KSL local outlet , KSL local outlet (3 reports). (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Spanish Fork. City Council approved zoning change allowing data center at mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon sltrib.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork City Council members limited the city to only one data center unless city leaders vote to change that in the future. ksl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork City Council voted to approve changes to city code for a data center. ksl.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- San Jose, CA Reference figure
San Jose Inside. San Jose reports 3 data center projects recently approved: 3 projects. San Jose, CA, 2026. San Jose Inside local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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The Times of India. The 62 DataOne generators represented approximately 122.9 megawatts of nameplate generation capacity.: 122.9 MW. Vineland, NJ, 2026. The Times of India local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Doña Ana County, NM Reference figure
finance.biggo.com. About 18 billion dollars of debt tied to campus quoted at 89 to 91 cents on the dollar: 18,000,000,000 dollars. Doña Ana County, NM, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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finance.biggo.com. Oracle shares fell about 4 percent in premarket trading Thursday: 4 percent. Doña Ana County, NM, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide Reference figure
newscentermaine.com. Energy Department will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation's aging and stressed power grid.: 2,000,000,000 USD. Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide, 2026. newscentermaine.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Davidson and Davie counties, NC Reference figure
journalnow.com. A total of 186 gigawatts of new gas power proposals are in the works across the United States as of January through June 2026, with North Carolina having 3.5 gigawatts under development.: 186 GW. Davidson and Davie counties, NC, 2026. journalnow.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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KBTX News 3. Texas A&M researchers note that only 17% of data centers voluntarily disclose water and energy use.: 17 percent. Grimes County, TX, 2026. KBTX News 3 local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM Reference figure
ai-cio.com. According to the National Conference on State Legislatures, 16 states are considering bans on new data center builds: 16 states. Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM, 2026. ai-cio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas, statewide Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. Core Scientific had $136.7M Q2 colocation revenue: 136,700,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, New Mexico Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. Project Jupiter is designed to handle 2.45 gigawatts of power.: 2.45 GW. Santa Teresa, New Mexico, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM Reference figure
Data Center Dynamics. Stack and BorderPlex Digital Assets building Project Jupiter with up to $165 billion investment: 165,000,000,000 USD. Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Data Center Dynamics. Project Jupiter expected to bring more than $4.7 billion in economic benefit to New Mexico: 4,700,000,000 USD. Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Investing.com. Project Jupiter is estimated at 165 billion dollars.: 165,000,000,000 dollars. Santa Teresa, New Mexico, 2026. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide Reference figure
newscentermaine.com. Government's $1.9 billion in funding will be matched by $3.35 billion in cost share funding from the recipients.: 1,900,000,000 USD. Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide, 2026. newscentermaine.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Reference figure
Yahoo Finance. Oracle shares fell 4.23 percent in premarket trading after sending force majeure notice: 4.23 percent. New Mexico, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Doña Ana County, New Mexico Reference figure
SuaraGarut.ID. Oracle reported strong cloud infrastructure revenue surge of 121 percent to 7.4 billion dollars in fiscal first quarter: 7,400,000,000 dollars. Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 2026. SuaraGarut.ID local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Bow, New Hampshire, NH Reference figure
Concord Monitor. Proposed 350 megawatt data center project in Bow placed enormous new demand on electrical system: 350 MW. Bow, New Hampshire, NH, 2026. Concord Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- New Mexico Reference figure
TradingView. Oracle shares fell about 3.42 percent Thursday afternoon after sending force majeure notice: 3.42 percent. New Mexico, 2026. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arizona, statewide Reference figure
KOLD. roughly 86 additional projects either planned or under construction statewide: 86 count. Arizona, statewide, 2026. KOLD local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM Reference figure
Data Center Dynamics. Oracle announced up to $1 million funding for carbon capture and sequestration research at Project Jupiter: 1,000,000 USD. Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- San Jose, CA Reference figure
San Jose Inside. Data Center Map lists 47 data centers in San Jose: 47 data centers. San Jose, CA, 2026. San Jose Inside local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Massachusetts, statewide Reference figure
The Boston Globe. Massachusetts has more than 40 data centers statewide.: 40 data centers. Massachusetts, statewide, 2026. The Boston Globe local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, New Mexico Reference figure
Investing.com. Project Jupiter has a capacity of 2.45 gigawatts.: 2.45 GW. Santa Teresa, New Mexico, 2026. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Doña Ana County, NM Reference figure
TheEnergyMag. Campus secured $18 billion in loans from consortium of banks: 18,000,000,000 USD. Doña Ana County, NM, 2026. TheEnergyMag local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM Reference figure
Data Center Dynamics. Project Jupiter is a 2.5GW data center campus in New Mexico: 2.5 GW. Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arizona, statewide Reference figure
AZ Family. Arizona currently has between 100 and 115 operating data centers, with roughly 86 additional projects either planned or under construction statewide.: 100 to 115 count. Arizona, statewide, 2026. AZ Family local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- San Jose, CA Reference figure
San Jose Inside. San Jose reports approximately 20 operational data centers in the city: 20 data centers. San Jose, CA, 2026. San Jose Inside local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas, statewide Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. Core Scientific has 437 MW billing capacity: 437 MW. Texas, statewide, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- San Jose, CA Reference figure
San Jose Inside. San Jose reports 10 data center projects under review: 10 projects. San Jose, CA, 2026. San Jose Inside local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide Reference figure
newscentermaine.com. 31 projects across 26 states are expected to produce more than 23 gigawatts of additional electricity capacity.: 23 GW. Allentown, Pennsylvania; United States, statewide, 2026. newscentermaine.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM Reference figure
Yahoo Finance. Project Jupiter designed to handle 2.45 gigawatts of power: 2.45 GW. Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Carbon County, UT Reference figure
The Salt Lake Tribune. Utah's Trust Lands Administration staff projected about $35 million in lease rents to the state school trust over the first 50 years of Valar Atomics' lease of state land in Carbon County.: 35,000,000 dollars. Carbon County, UT, 2026. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Vineland, NJ Reference figure
The Times of India. Each DataOne generator had a rated capacity of 1,982 kilowatts.: 1,982 kilowatts. Vineland, NJ, 2026. The Times of India local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Santa Teresa, New Mexico Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. Project Jupiter is estimated to cost 165 billion dollars.: 165,000,000,000 dollars. Santa Teresa, New Mexico, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas, statewide Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. Core Scientific had capital expenditures of $797.5M in Q2: 797,500,000 dollars. Texas, statewide, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Texas, statewide Reference figure
Seeking Alpha. CoreWeave accounts for 77% of Core Scientific's H1 2026 revenue: 77 percent. Texas, statewide, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Arizona, statewide Reference figure
KOLD. Arizona currently has between 100 and 115 operating data centers: 100 to 115 count. Arizona, statewide, 2026. KOLD local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Federal News item
Low Frequency Noise and Data Centers: What to Know. Industry article describes infrasound in data centers, its sources, measurement, and mitigation strategies for operators. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-09-24. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Woodway to build 22 mile gas pipeline for undisclosed data center in US. Woodway Energy Infrastructure to build 22 mile natural gas pipeline for undisclosed behind the meter data center in the US. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-24. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Australia’s data center guidelines lay the platform for new good grid citizens. Australia released mandatory guidelines for data center developments requiring renewable energy, demand response capability, and grid support services. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-24. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- AB News item
Grande Prairie Approval Adds To Alberta Data Centre Building Rush - Connect CRE Canada. County of Grande Prairie approved a five building data centre at Range Road 62; the approval prompted a municipal rethink of zoning and permitting processes. Connect CRE Canada, 2026-09-24. Connect CRE Canada local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alaska News item
Alaska fishing and wildlife groups raise alarm over underwater Cook Inlet data center proposal - adn.com. DeepGreen Cook Inlet underwater data center proposes 100 MW subsea facility with 350 turbines in Cook Inlet; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted permit application September 1. adn.com, 2026-09-24. adn.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
Tuscaloosa County lands $3.2 billion data center , first in Alabama to pay 'community benefits,' $270 million over 20 years - Yellowhammer News. Applied Digital announces Project Highlands, a $3.2 billion AI data center in Brookwood, Alabama, with $270 million in community benefits. Yellowhammer News, 2026-09-24. Yellowhammer News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
Applied Digital confirms $3.2 billion data center campus in Brookwood - WBRC. Applied Digital officially announced its Delta Forge 2 AI Factory campus in Brookwood, Alabama with $3.2 billion investment, ending weeks of speculation about the site. WBRC, 2026-09-24. WBRC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
TCEDA: $3.2B Brookwood Data Center To Generate $131.5M For Area Schools - Patch. Applied Digital and Kayvens secured approval for Delta Forge 2, a $3.2 billion AI data center in Brookwood, Alabama with 1.26 million square feet and expected 100 permanent jobs. Patch, 2026-09-24. Patch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Pulaski County judge candidate asks Hyde for his rationale if he vetoes data center rules - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Pulaski County judge candidate calls on Judge Barry Hyde to provide rationale if he vetoes county data center regulations. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2026-09-24. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
As data centers expand across Arizona, experts weigh water concerns and evolving technology - KOLD. Arizona State University water policy expert discusses how data center cooling technology and location affect water feasibility in Arizona. KOLD, 2026-09-24. KOLD local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Are data centers using up Arizona's water? - AZ Family. Arizona has 100 to 115 operating data centers and roughly 86 projects planned or under construction statewide. AZ Family, 2026-09-24. AZ Family local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Pima County supervisors approve data center moratorium - PinalCentral.com. Pima County supervisors approve 120 day data center moratorium to create zoning regulations, citing health concerns about water use, air quality, and heat in desert region already facing drought. PinalCentral.com, 2026-09-24. PinalCentral.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Arizona AG candidates debate data centers. Here’s where they stand - FOX19 | Cincinnati. Arizona AG candidates Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen clashed on data center expansion policy in televised debate. FOX19 | Cincinnati, 2026-09-24. FOX19 | Cincinnati local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arizona News item
Tech companies want to build data centers on tribal lands , and tribes are moving to stop them. Hualapai Tribe enacted moratorium on data center development; Navajo Nation chapter and New Mexico governor candidate oppose data center projects on or near tribal lands. KJZZ, 2026-09-24. KJZZ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
Google To Launch Experimental Satellite To Test AI Data Center In Space - Bisnow. Google plans to launch a prototype satellite on Oct. 1 to test solar powered AI data center technology in space. Bisnow, 2026-09-24. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
Woman removed from Tulare County meeting as data center debate erupts - kmph.com. Tulare County supervisors vote 5-0 to extend 45 day data center moratorium for another 10 months 15 days after heated debate. kmph.com, 2026-09-24. kmph.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
City annexation fight breaks out over Weld County data center - Complete Colorado. Windsor and Greeley fight over annexing Global AI's 40 acre data center project in Weld County, Colorado. Complete Colorado, 2026-09-24. Complete Colorado local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Commerce City passes 6 month pause on data centers - CBS News. Commerce City passed six month moratorium on new data center applications as city develops specific regulations. CBS News, 2026-09-24. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Aurora residents claim they were blindsided by proposed data center nearby - Denver Gazette. Aurora residents express concern over proposed Trident Data Center in final approval stages by the city. Denver Gazette, 2026-09-24. Denver Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Palm Beach County halts data centers for one year - sun-sentinel.com. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously approve one year moratorium on large scale data centers; county staff to revise code with possible consultant hire. sun-sentinel.com, 2026-09-24. sun-sentinel.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Florida candidates clash over data centers as poll finds local opposition - Tampa Bay 28. Florida Democratic candidates oppose data centers and call for stronger safeguards and construction pauses; a Stetson University poll shows 54% of Florida adults oppose large facilities in their communities. Tampa Bay 28, 2026-09-24. Tampa Bay 28 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Megawatt moratorium: Palm Beach County OKs year long data center pause - The Real Deal. Palm Beach County approved a one year moratorium on new data center applications of 50 MW or more, effective until September 2027, to study future regulations. The Real Deal, 2026-09-24. The Real Deal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Palm Beach County commissioners approve moratorium on data centers - WPBF. Palm Beach County commissioners unanimously enacted a one year moratorium on large scale data centers using 50+ MW of power to develop permanent regulations. WPBF, 2026-09-24. WPBF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Marion County hears from Virginia’s ‘Data Center Alley,’ then argues size, megawatt volume - 352today. Marion County commissioners workshop hears from Loudoun County on data center impacts, debates whether a one year moratorium threshold should be 50 MW or 20 MW. 352today, 2026-09-24. 352today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia Power, Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades - Georgia Recorder. Georgia Power and Google announced an agreement where Google would help pay for upgrades to four nuclear reactors in Georgia, with a subscription program pending regulatory approval. Georgia Recorder, 2026-09-24. Georgia Recorder local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia Power and Google announce deal to pay for nuclear upgrades - WABE. Georgia Power and Google announce deal where Google pays for nuclear reactor upgrades to help power data centers with clean energy. WABE, 2026-09-24. WABE local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
City of Social Circle decertified after data center land dispute - Atlanta News First. Social Circle, Georgia was decertified by the state after approving data center annexation without Newton County approval. Atlanta News First, 2026-09-24. Atlanta News First local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Belmont Glen Faces A New Neighbor: OpenAI Data Center - Effingham Herald. OpenAI data center campus known as Project Camellia, a 1,400 acre facility with 3.2 GW power demand, faces resident opposition in Effingham County, Georgia. Effingham Herald, 2026-09-24. Effingham Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Georgia Democratic candidates talk data centers, Flock cameras at Savannah forum - WJCL. Georgia Democratic candidates at Savannah forum expressed concerns about data center expansion pace and lack of demonstrated community benefits. WJCL, 2026-09-24. WJCL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Salix, Iowa people who oppose data center to host national bus tour stop this week - Siouxland Public Media. Opponents of proposed Google data center in Salix, Iowa host national AI Data Center Revolt bus tour stop September 26. Siouxland Public Media, 2026-09-24. Siouxland Public Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
Proposed data center on BLM land draws resistance - Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Rhea Data proposes 4 million square foot data center on federal public land south of Boise; Boise mayor and Sierra Club oppose. Moscow-Pullman Daily News, 2026-09-24. Moscow-Pullman Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Idaho News item
AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch - KIVI-TV. AI data center construction projects are driving increased demand and wages for skilled trades, worsening construction labor shortages and raising costs for residential and commercial construction. KIVI-TV, 2026-09-24. KIVI-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Gov. JB Pritzker turns to Illinois lawmakers to act on data center regulations - Chicago Tribune. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said he will not impose a statewide data center moratorium but wants lawmakers to pass the POWER Act regulating data centers after November election. Chicago Tribune, 2026-09-24. Chicago Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
Data Center Ballot Measures: 28 Localities Vote in November - MultiState. Voters in 28 localities across six states will decide data center ballot measures in November, including bans and permanent moratoriums. MultiState, 2026-09-24. MultiState primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Eight New Gas Plants Will Power Amazon's Next Wave of Data Centers - distilled.earth. Amazon is building 17.5 GW of new natural gas power plants to support data center campuses, including 7.65 GW in West Texas and 4.5 GW Homer City plant in Pennsylvania. distilled.earth, 2026-09-24. distilled.earth local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Companies seek to hide Indiana data center details with NDAs - Pharos-Tribune. Companies developing Indiana data center in Morgan County are using NDAs to conceal project details from local residents. Pharos-Tribune, 2026-09-24. Pharos-Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Morgan County deals with impending growth - IndyStar. Google data center in Monrovia, Morgan County, Indiana is under construction; residents express concerns about infrastructure, traffic and impacts. IndyStar, 2026-09-24. IndyStar local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Kentucky is planning ahead of data center power surge - pmg-ky2.com. Kentucky positions itself to attract data center investment through competitive electricity rates, land, water and fiber infrastructure. pmg-ky2.com, 2026-09-24. pmg-ky2.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
These Data Centers Could Use More Power Than Major Cities - Visual Capitalist. Meta's planned Hyperion data center in Louisiana would consume 43.8 TWh annually at full power, nearly matching New York City's electricity use. Visual Capitalist, 2026-09-24. Visual Capitalist local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Bossier Lions Hear About Growing Data Center Development in Northwest Louisiana - Bossier Press-Tribune. STACK Infrastructure presented data center projects in Northwest Louisiana expanding Amazon's investment from 12 billion to 18 billion across three campuses. Bossier Press-Tribune, 2026-09-24. Bossier Press-Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Baltimore residents push back on proposed data center bill - CBS News. Baltimore City Council heard public opposition to a proposed data center bill requiring conditional use permits and health equity assessments. CBS News, 2026-09-24. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Maryland Sets AI Guardrails as States Confront Data Center Boom - Newsweek. Maryland governor establishes statewide review framework for data centers of 25 megawatts or more, creating task force and public dashboard for transparency. Newsweek, 2026-09-24. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Maryland data centre framework adds state review process - Digital Watch Observatory. Maryland Governor establishes data center framework for state review of projects 25 MW or larger, creates task force and monthly dashboard of covered projects. Digital Watch Observatory, 2026-09-24. Digital Watch Observatory local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
Republican candidate Dan Cox calls for statewide data center ban, criticizes Moore order - WBFF. Dan Cox, a Republican candidate for Maryland governor, called for banning data centers statewide, saying Gov. Wes Moore's executive order stops short of a moratorium on new projects. WBFF, 2026-09-24. WBFF local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Legal Intervention Seeks to Protect Whales From Proposed Underwater Data Center in Maine - Center for Biological Diversity. Center for Biological Diversity files motion to intervene in federal permitting process for DeepGreen underwater data center off Maine coast, citing risks to endangered whales. Center for Biological Diversity, 2026-09-24. Center for Biological Diversity local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
DTE plans two more natural gas plants to meet data center demands - The Detroit News. DTE Energy plans two natural gas plants to meet data center demand in Michigan. The Detroit News, 2026-09-24. The Detroit News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
H.B. 6388: Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center siting and community protection act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6391'26. Michigan H.B. 6388, 103rd Legislature: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Michigan Legislature, 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
H.B. 6391: Businesses: other; siting requirements for certain data centers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6388'26. Michigan H.B. 6391, 103rd Legislature: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Michigan Legislature, 2026-09-24. Michigan Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
Would you support a data center in your community? 70% of Michiganders said 'No' - WZZM13.com. Michigan State University survey finds 70 percent of Michiganders oppose data center construction; only 11 percent support. WZZM13.com, 2026-09-24. WZZM13.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
DTE's proposed long term plan has hidden risks due to data centers, environmental group says. Sierra Club Michigan says DTE Energy's integrated resource plan poses hidden risks from data centers and asks for transparent modeling of electricity demand with and without them. Michigan Public, 2026-09-24. Michigan Public local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
As Data Centers Move Forward, Local Leaders Say Communities Need More Tools - thesuntimesnews.com. University of Michigan survey finds 46 percent of local officials disagree benefits of large scale data centers outweigh costs; rural communities more skeptical. thesuntimesnews.com, 2026-09-24. thesuntimesnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Michigan News item
DTE plans two more natural gas plants to meet data center demands - The Detroit News. In Michigan, DTE Energy is planning two additional natural gas power plants to serve data center demand. The Detroit News, 2026-09-24. The Detroit News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Minnesota News item
Woodbury approves one year moratorium on data centers - Finance & Commerce. Woodbury, Minnesota approved a one year moratorium on data centers to study regulations on water use, electricity and environmental impacts. Finance & Commerce, 2026-09-24. Finance & Commerce local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
City to hold first reading to recommend data center consultants during regular meeting - News-Press NOW. St. Joseph, Missouri City Council to hear first readings of ordinances on data center zoning and consultants at September 28 meeting. News-Press NOW, 2026-09-24. News-Press NOW local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
City to hear ordinances to hire data center consultants - KQ2. St. Joseph, Missouri City Council will hear first readings of two ordinances establishing zoning and development guidelines for data centers. KQ2, 2026-09-24. KQ2 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Montana County Calls for More Power to Regulate Data Centers - GovTech. Yellowstone County commissioners asked state lawmakers to refine the Right to Compute Act, citing it overly restricts county authority to regulate large data centers. GovTech, 2026-09-24. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Montana Supreme Court rules Butte citizens can vote on data centers - KXLH News Helena. Montana Supreme Court ruled that Butte-Silver Bow County citizens can vote on a data center ballot initiative in November 2026. KXLH News Helena, 2026-09-24. KXLH News Helena local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Montana Supreme Court vacates Butte data center injunction, says ballots have already gone out - Fairfield Sun Times. Montana Supreme Court vacates injunction blocking data center ballot initiative, ruling ballots already printed and distributed. Fairfield Sun Times, 2026-09-24. Fairfield Sun Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Montana News item
Read the Montana Supreme Court's reversal on the Butte data center initiative - Montana Standard. Montana Supreme Court reverses a prior decision on Butte data center ballot initiative; article text not provided. Montana Standard, 2026-09-24. Montana Standard local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Carolina News item
Duke Energy plans more gas power as critics point to data centers as the reason - Winston-Salem Journal. Duke Energy plans two gas fired power plants in Davidson and Davie counties to serve data center growth; critics cite data centers as the reason for new generation. Winston-Salem Journal, 2026-09-24. Winston-Salem Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
Aberdeen Selling Water To Data Center In North Dakota - Dakota News Network. Aberdeen, South Dakota sold over one million gallons of water to a hyperscale data center in Ellendale, North Dakota. Dakota News Network, 2026-09-24. Dakota News Network local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
Aberdeen Sells Water to North Dakota Data Center - ingstadmedia.com. Aberdeen sold over one million gallons of water to Applied Digital's North Dakota data center project in two months. ingstadmedia.com, 2026-09-24. ingstadmedia.com local outlet Also reported by Dakota News Now local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Kearney weighs data center safeguards as industry expands - Kearney Hub. Kearney city council is developing regulations for data centers following resident concerns about noise, power use, and public health impacts. Kearney Hub, 2026-09-24. Kearney Hub local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Free public forum in Omaha Thursday night examines Nebraska data center energy and water impacts - KMTV 3 News Now Omaha. Nebraska governor halts tax incentives for data centers, establishes task force on water and natural resources as moratoriums advance in three counties. KMTV 3 News Now Omaha, 2026-09-24. KMTV 3 News Now Omaha local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
GATTO: Data centers must lose in midterms - The Daily Targum. Op ed argues midterm voters should oppose data center candidates, citing bipartisan public opposition and environmental concerns. The Daily Targum, 2026-09-24. The Daily Targum local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
NJ fines data center $1.07M for unpermitted generators - qz.com. New Jersey fined DataOne Vineland data center $1.07 million for 62 unpermitted natural gas generators, largest penalty in state history. qz.com, 2026-09-24. qz.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center - TechCrunch. Oracle sends force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico; notice allows payment delay if 2028 target missed but company maintains commitment. TechCrunch, 2026-09-24. TechCrunch national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Declares Force Majeure on $165 Billion Project Jupiter Data Center - finance.yahoo.com. Oracle sends force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital on Project Jupiter after pipeline delay and pending air quality permit; maintains 2028 timeline. finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-24. finance.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle shares fall as company invokes 'force majeure' over New Mexico data center project - Yahoo Finance. Oracle invokes force majeure on Project Jupiter in New Mexico over power delivery delays, seeking to delay rent payments beyond 2028 opening. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-24. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle triggers force majeure on massive ’Project Jupiter’ data center - finance.yahoo.com. Oracle triggers force majeure on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico due to pipeline delays and local opposition, threatening 2028 launch. finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-24. finance.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle's New Mexico data center unlikely to be canceled, says D.A. Davidson's Gil Luria - CNBC. Gil Luria of D.A. Davidson says Oracle's New Mexico data center is unlikely to be canceled despite local government pushback. CNBC, 2026-09-24. CNBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle, Bloom Energy finish down but pare earlier losses after data center force majeure notice (ORCL:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha. Oracle sends force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico citing rising expenses. Seeking Alpha, 2026-09-24. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice about data center project , stock drops 3% - CNBC. Oracle sends force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center, citing potential 2028 deadline miss; stock drops 3 percent. CNBC, 2026-09-24. CNBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
U.S. Rep. Leger Fernández calls for ‘pause’ on data centers in New Mexico, as Oracle stock falls - Source New Mexico. U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández called for a pause on New Mexico data centers, saying they should not raise electricity bills or harm water resources and must have community approval. Source New Mexico, 2026-09-24. Source New Mexico local outlet Also reported by nmpoliticalreport.com local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice to Project Jupiter developers to protect itself from liability - Santa Fe New Mexican. Oracle invokes force majeure clause to limit liability on Project Jupiter data center if it misses 2028 deadline. Santa Fe New Mexican, 2026-09-24. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet Also reported by Morning Brew local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle says Project Jupiter remains on track despite power supply concerns - El Paso Matters. Oracle says Project Jupiter data center near Santa Teresa remains on schedule despite sending a force majeure notice allowing potential three year payment delay if power supply and natural gas pipeline are not ready on time. El Paso Matters, 2026-09-24. El Paso Matters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle issues 'force majeure' notice to developer of New Mexico data center over energy delays - SiliconANGLE. Oracle issues force majeure on Project Jupiter data center due to energy delays, citing gas pipeline permitting rejection and pending air quality permit. SiliconANGLE, 2026-09-24. SiliconANGLE local outlet Also reported by globaldatacenterhub.com local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle's 'force majeure' notice raises questions about the company's ability to deliver on AI data centers - Business Insider. Oracle shares fell 4 percent amid investor concerns about company's ability to deliver AI data center expansion. Business Insider, 2026-09-24. Business Insider national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Invokes Force Majeure for New Mexico Data Center Project - Global Banking & Finance Review. Oracle invokes force majeure on 18 billion dollar Project Jupiter data center over power delays, citing gas pipeline and air permit setbacks. Global Banking & Finance Review, 2026-09-24. Global Banking & Finance Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Wants Protection If Its AI Data Center Is Delayed. Here's What That Changes for Investors. - Yahoo Finance. Oracle issues force majeure notice on 1,400 acre Project Jupiter data center citing natural gas pipeline delay; 65 percent local opposition reported. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-24. Yahoo Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle invokes ‘force majeure’ on Project Jupiter, but says data center still on track - Yahoo Finance. Oracle invokes force majeure on Project Jupiter; developer Stack Infrastructure says project remains on schedule. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-24. Yahoo Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Stock Plunges After Project Jupiter Warning Threatens 2028 AI Data Center Target - Yahoo Finance. Oracle sends force majeure notice to Project Jupiter developer over permitting delays and pipeline issues, raising concerns about the 2028 data center target. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-24. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Stock Slides As 'Force Majeure' Report Brings Concern About Key AI Data Center - Investor's Business Daily. Oracle cites force majeure to shield itself against delays for Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico, allowing potential payment deferrals. Investor's Business Daily, 2026-09-24. Investor's Business Daily national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Analysis Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say - Yahoo Finance. Oracle force majeure notice on Project Jupiter sends ripples through AI infrastructure financing; Blue Owl has $3 billion equity invested; program delayed by a year. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-24. Yahoo Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle invokes force majeure over New Mexico data centre Project Jupiter - TradingView. Oracle invoked force majeure on Project Jupiter in New Mexico, seeking to delay rent payments if the 2.45 gigawatt data center is not completed by 2028 as planned. TradingView, 2026-09-24. TradingView local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
ORCL Stock Sinks as Oracle Issues Force Majeure Notice About New Mexico Data Center - Barchart.com. Oracle issues force majeure notice on New Mexico data center citing delays from power grid and pipeline issues. Barchart.com, 2026-09-24. Barchart.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Issues Force Majeure Notice Tied to New Mexico Data Center Project - Межа. Новини України.. Oracle invokes force majeure over pipeline delays and environmental review at Project Jupiter data center campus in New Mexico. Межа. Новини України., 2026-09-24. Межа. Новини України. local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Stock Market Today, Sept. 24: Oracle Stock Dips As it Issues Force Majeure Notice on Project Jupiter Data Center - The Motley Fool. Oracle invokes force majeure on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico, citing power delays and public opposition, to avoid higher rent payments while construction continues. The Motley Fool, 2026-09-24. The Motley Fool local outlet Also reported by Межа. Новини України. local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle stock sank after it invoked force majeure on its troubled New Mexico AI data center - qz.com. Oracle invoked force majeure on Project Jupiter in New Mexico, seeking to delay payments if the 2028 opening slips, as debt and regulatory obstacles mount. qz.com, 2026-09-24. qz.com local outlet Also reported by Yahoo Finance national outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle cites force majeure to shield itself on controversial New Mexico data center - oodaloop.com. Oracle invoked force majeure to defer payments on Project Jupiter, a 2.45 gigawatt data center in New Mexico facing regulatory and public opposition. oodaloop.com, 2026-09-24. oodaloop.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Bloom Energy slides on reported Oracle data center force majeure (BE:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha. Bloom Energy shares fell after Oracle sent Project Jupiter developer force majeure notice; project designed to be powered by Bloom fuel cells. Seeking Alpha, 2026-09-24. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle Delays Payment on New Mexico Data Center Project - SuaraGarut.ID. Oracle sent force majeure notice to delay payments on Project Jupiter amid regulatory and financial challenges, targeting 2028 completion. SuaraGarut.ID, 2026-09-24. SuaraGarut.ID local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle cites ‘force majeure’ to shield itself on controversial data center, Bloomberg News reports - WTVB. Oracle invoked force majeure on Project Jupiter over power delays, citing potential delays in securing power for the New Mexico data center campus. WTVB, 2026-09-24. WTVB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle shares fall as company invokes 'force majeure' over New Mexico data center project - proactiveinvestors.com. Oracle invokes force majeure on New Mexico data center project; seeks payment delay if 2028 opening missed. proactiveinvestors.com, 2026-09-24. proactiveinvestors.com local outlet Also reported by Money Morning local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Oracle market value loses millions; as notice sent on data center project in New Mexico 'surfaces', compa - The Times of India. Oracle invoked force majeure to defer payments to developer Blue Owl Capital on Project Jupiter amid regulatory delays and financing challenges. The Times of India, 2026-09-24. The Times of India local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Mexico News item
Hull backs phasing out income tax, opposes data center pause - Santa Fe New Mexican. Gregg Hull said he opposes a data center pause in New Mexico. Santa Fe New Mexican, 2026-09-24. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
EverWind is exploring data centre opportunities in Point Tupper - Your Tri Counties. EverWind Fuels exploring data centre opportunity at Point Tupper industrial site in Cape Breton, part of broader energy hub with windfarms and green hydrogen plant. Your Tri Counties, 2026-09-24. Your Tri Counties local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- NS News item
Tim Houston is OK with data centres in Nova Scotia - thecoast.ca. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston endorses data centres with conditions on sovereignty and environmental protection as EverWind Fuels explores building one. thecoast.ca, 2026-09-24. thecoast.ca local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Developer pulls out of hyperscale data center, natural gas plant proposed on BLM land in Henderson - Las Vegas Review-Journal. Texas company withdraws 1,000 MW data center proposal on federal land near Henderson Nevada, citing city development conflicts. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2026-09-24. Las Vegas Review-Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Lombardo doubles down on data centers, offers trimmed tax breaks, ‘commitments’ to wary public - The Eureka Sentinel. Nevada governor issues executive order reducing data center tax abatements and requiring community support commitments for water and power costs. The Eureka Sentinel, 2026-09-24. The Eureka Sentinel local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
OPINION: How I learned to stop worrying and love data centers - The Nevada Independent. Michael Schaus argues data centers are necessary infrastructure and defends pragmatic public policy on data center tax incentives. The Nevada Independent, 2026-09-24. The Nevada Independent local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Developer Pulls Out of Hyperscale Data Center in Nevada - GovTech. Texas based developer Skylar Capital Opportunities withdraws proposed 1000 megawatt data center on federal land near Henderson, Nevada citing city planning efforts. GovTech, 2026-09-24. GovTech local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Cleveland residents invited to hearing on data centers - Cleveland 19 News. Cleveland residents invited to hearing on data centers. Cleveland 19 News, 2026-09-24. Cleveland 19 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Acton suggesting data center halt along with gas tax holiday, but Republicans dismiss that - The Statehouse News Bureau. Democrat Amy Acton proposes conditional moratorium on data centers; Republicans reject as electioneering. The Statehouse News Bureau, 2026-09-24. The Statehouse News Bureau local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio Senate candidates square off on data centers as voters express anger towards both parties - NBC News. Ohio Senate candidates debate data center policy as voters express concern about impacts on utility rates and community input. NBC News, 2026-09-24. NBC News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Data centers remain a flashpoint in Ohio's U.S. Senate race - News 5 Cleveland WEWS. Ohio Senate candidates Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted clash over data center tax incentives and rising utility rates in campaign debate. News 5 Cleveland WEWS, 2026-09-24. News 5 Cleveland WEWS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Data center proposal too complex to pass immediately, Ramaswamy says - toledoblade.com. Ohio's Lieutenant Governor Vivek Ramaswamy says legislation on data center development is too complex to pass in the scheduled legislative session. toledoblade.com, 2026-09-24. toledoblade.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
New $2.9 billion data center proposed in Canton. Here's what to know - Yahoo. Corscale proposes $2.9 billion Midwest Digital Gateway data center in Canton with AWS as likely tenant, raising utility and environmental concerns. Yahoo, 2026-09-24. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Google to Train 25,000 Veterans in Skilled Trades Amid Data Center Boom - Realtor.com. Google.org commits seven figure grant to train 25,000 skilled trades workers to support data center network expansion amid construction labor shortage. Realtor.com, 2026-09-24. Realtor.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Cleveland residents invited to hearing on data centers - Cleveland 19 News. Residents of Cleveland, Ohio, have been invited to a hearing about data centers. Cleveland 19 News, 2026-09-24. Cleveland 19 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Data center fearmongering is holding Ohio back. Shut up already! | Letter - The Columbus Dispatch. Letter writer argues Ohio should accept data centers and stop fearmongering, citing need for AI progress and comparing to Industrial Revolution. The Columbus Dispatch, 2026-09-24. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Ellwood Thompson parent pursues second Oklahoma data center - Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ellwood Thompson parent company pursues second Oklahoma data center as new owner builds AI infrastructure business. Richmond Times-Dispatch, 2026-09-24. Richmond Times-Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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THE FRONTIER: This rural Oklahoma town doesn’t want a data center. It may not be able to stop the project - Tahlequah Daily Press. Rural Oklahoma town residents oppose data center project that town may be unable to stop. Tahlequah Daily Press, 2026-09-24. Tahlequah Daily Press local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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9 months in, Kotek’s Data Center Advisory Committee shares many questions, few answers - The Coos Bay World. Oregon Governor Kotek's Data Center Advisory Committee releases preliminary findings after nine months, calling for oversight and centralized data on water, energy use, and tax incentives. The Coos Bay World, 2026-09-24. The Coos Bay World local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Data center do over? New study shows how much they cost Oregon - NPR for Oregonians. New study quantifies Oregon data center footprint and resource costs, finding 111 operational facilities and 32 planned ones consuming significant electricity and water. NPR for Oregonians, 2026-09-24. NPR for Oregonians local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Letter: Oregon Rep. Boshart Davis sold out to data centers - Albany Democrat-Herald. Oregon resident criticizes state representative Boshart Davis for supporting data centers over energy subsidies to working families; supports Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis vote against POWER Act. Albany Democrat-Herald, 2026-09-24. Albany Democrat-Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1459: Requiring proposed data centers to conduct water usage studies.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1459, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1455: In general provisions relating to government and administration, providing for pre application procedure for a proposed data center.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1455, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1470: In water resources planning, providing for water conservation requirements for data centers.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1470, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1460: In zoning, prohibiting the location of data centers.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1460, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1461: In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in zoning, providing for hyperscale data centers and public input.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1461, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center, hyperscale. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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S.B. 1469: In rates and distribution systems, providing for large load hyperscale data center tariffs.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1469, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center, large load, hyperscale. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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H.R. 630: Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct a study on data center decommissioning in Pennsylvania and provide recommendations.. Pennsylvania H.R. 630, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-24. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Neighbors concerned as developer considers data center in Delaware County - NBC10 Philadelphia. Link Logistics is considering building a data center on Ridge Road in Trainer, Pennsylvania; the company received preliminary zoning approval but has not filed a formal proposal. NBC10 Philadelphia, 2026-09-24. NBC10 Philadelphia local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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‘No one wants you here:’ Pa. state senator, opponent join opposition to South Whitehall data center near high school - The Morning Call. Pennsylvania state senators and candidates oppose Project Atlas hyperscale data center in South Whitehall near high school. The Morning Call, 2026-09-24. The Morning Call local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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SELC asks public service agency to review NorthMark data center ruling - goupstate.com. The Southern Environmental Law Center asked South Carolina's Public Service Commission to review a 450 megawatt power plant for NorthMark's data center, arguing the plant exceeds regulatory thresholds. goupstate.com, 2026-09-24. goupstate.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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$6bn ACE Basin Data Center Project in South Carolina Faces Fierce Pushback from Locals - Construction Review. Eagle Rock Partners' Rhodes Technology Park, a proposed 1,000 MW data center campus in Colleton County South Carolina, faces environmental and water concerns from residents. Construction Review, 2026-09-24. Construction Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Regina council expecting updates from Bell on expanded AI data centre - 980 CJME. Bell Canada's expanded AI data centre in Saskatchewan's R.M. of Sherwood is four times the original size; Regina council seeks more information. 980 CJME, 2026-09-24. 980 CJME local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Democratic leaning PAC goes after Republican congressional candidate over data centers - Tennessee Lookout. Democratic PAC accuses Republican Taylor of favoring data centers; Pearson criticizes Taylor's legislation. Tennessee Lookout, 2026-09-24. Tennessee Lookout local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Pearson, Taylor differ on data center policy - The Center Square. Memphis congressional candidates differ on proposed data center moratorium; Pearson supports, Taylor opposes. The Center Square, 2026-09-24. The Center Square national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Democrat leaning PAC goes after Republican congressional candidate over data centers - Tennessee Lookout. A Democratic PAC accuses Republican senator of backing data center legislation; poll shows 68% of Tennessee voters oppose facilities. Tennessee Lookout, 2026-09-24. Tennessee Lookout local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies hire Tennessee lobbyists - Tennessee Lookout. AI companies including OpenAI and Anthropic hired Tennessee lobbyists in 2026 amid growing backlash to data center expansion. Tennessee Lookout, 2026-09-24. Tennessee Lookout local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Gov. Greg Abbott discusses property taxes, data centers during Sherman visit - KXII. Gov. Abbott says local residents should decide whether data centers come to their communities as he campaigns on property tax cuts and data center oversight. KXII, 2026-09-24. KXII local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Halts Data Center Permitting Pending State Audits: What Developers, Investors and Energy Users Need To Know - JD Supra. Texas Governor directs halt to data center permitting pending state audits of the industry. JD Supra, 2026-09-24. JD Supra local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Senate Race Heats Up Over Ken Paxton Probe Into Data Center Water Use - Newsweek. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into water use by hundreds of data centers in the state. Newsweek, 2026-09-24. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Paxton to investigate hundreds of Texas data centers over water use reporting - KCBD. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches investigation into hundreds of data centers statewide for non compliance with water usage survey requirements under state law. KCBD, 2026-09-24. KCBD local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Attorney General's Office investigating data center developments for not submitting water usage information - kvue.com. Texas Attorney General investigating data center developments across 18 counties for not submitting water usage information to state development board. kvue.com, 2026-09-24. kvue.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Electric Utility Only Considered Gas to Power $10 Billion Meta Data Center - Inside Climate News. Administrative judges recommend approval of Meta El Paso data center gas power plant only if utility does not pass costs to ratepayers. Inside Climate News, 2026-09-24. Inside Climate News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Paxton Launches Investigation Into Texas Data Centers Over Water Reporting - Dallas Express. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates hundreds of data center developments across 18 counties for water use reporting compliance. Dallas Express, 2026-09-24. Dallas Express local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas AG Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use - USA Today. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces investigation into hundreds of data center developments across 18 counties for water use survey noncompliance. USA Today, 2026-09-24. USA Today local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Escalates Data Center Oversight with Attorney General Water Use Investigation - The National Law Review. Texas Attorney General investigates hundreds of data center developments for water use survey noncompliance across 18 counties, escalating regulatory response. The National Law Review, 2026-09-24. The National Law Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Attorney General Paxton announces investigation into Texas data centers, Talarico responds to stance change - News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX. Attorney General Ken Paxton announces investigation into data centers across 18 Texas counties for non compliance with water use survey requirements. News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX, 2026-09-24. News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Potter, Randall County data centers among those investigated over water use survey - KVII. Texas Attorney General investigating data center developers in Potter and Randall counties for failing to respond to state water use survey. KVII, 2026-09-24. KVII local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Paxton investigates data center developments in Smith, other Texas counties; demands water usage report - Tyler Morning Telegraph. Texas Attorney General Paxton investigates hundreds of data center developments statewide for failing to comply with water use reporting requirements. Tyler Morning Telegraph, 2026-09-24. Tyler Morning Telegraph local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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TCEQ’s data center permit freeze may reach beyond ERCOT review - techtarget.com. Texas environmental regulator halts air and water permits for data center infrastructure while ERCOT conducts grid interconnection review. techtarget.com, 2026-09-24. techtarget.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Cuellar: Data Center regulation and grid reliability will be defining issues for both Congress and Texas Legislature in upcoming sessions - Rio Grande Guardian. U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar proposes Ratepayer Protection Bill of Rights to prevent data centers from shifting utility costs to residents and agricultural producers. Rio Grande Guardian, 2026-09-24. Rio Grande Guardian local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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$430M data center project planned for Fort Worth, state filing shows - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. Colovore Alliance, a $430 million data center project, is filed in Fort Worth to begin construction in December 2026 on a 156,500 square foot site with four data halls. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, 2026-09-24. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas data centers face investigation after not answering water survey - Dallas News. Texas data centers face investigation after failing to answer Attorney General water use survey. Dallas News, 2026-09-24. Dallas News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Denton holds first hearing on a data center moratorium as Core Scientific eyes more land - KERA News. Denton holds first public hearing on a data center moratorium while Core Scientific seeks to expand its operations. KERA News, 2026-09-24. KERA News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Gen Z religiosity, the data center backlash and 'lack of consent' - Fortune. Harris Poll analysis finds Gen Z backlash blocked or delayed over 228 billion dollars in data center projects since 2025, with 500 localities passing restrictions. Fortune, 2026-09-24. Fortune national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas AG Ken Paxton investigates hundreds of data centers over water use reporting - KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi. Texas Attorney General investigates hundreds of data centers for failing to report water use as required by state law. KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi, 2026-09-24. KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Paxton opens investigation into Texas data centers that haven’t reported water usage - Washington Examiner. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened investigation into hundreds of data centers failing to report water usage; Governor Abbott imposed moratorium on new data center development. Washington Examiner, 2026-09-24. Washington Examiner national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Paxton Launches Landmark Investigation into Hundreds of Data Center Developments in Texas to Ensure Compliance with Water Use Reporting Requirements - woodlandsonline.com. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating hundreds of data center developments for non compliance with water use reporting requirements under Texas law. woodlandsonline.com, 2026-09-24. woodlandsonline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Texas Standard for Sept. 24, 2026: Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers. Texas attracted hundreds of new planned data centers through business friendly policies and incentives, but opposition grows across political spectrum and local communities face legal limits on stopping projects. Texas Standard, 2026-09-24. Texas Standard local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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H.R. 10570: To limit the enforceability of predispute nondisclosure contract clauses relating to the building of data centers, and for other purposes.. United States H.R. 10570, 119th Congress: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on data center. Congress, 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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H.R. 10579: To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue a final rule relating to the interconnection of large load facilities with the transmission system, and for other purposes.. United States H.R. 10579, 119th Congress: went to committee on 2026-09-24. Matched on large load. Congress, 2026-09-24. Congress primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
2 big data centers are coming to Utah’s coal country. How they’ll be powered has residents ‘up in arms.’. Two data centers planned for Utah's Carbon County, one nuclear powered and one natural gas powered, face resident opposition over pollution and experimental technology. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-09-24. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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New polling reveals Utahn's opinions on data centers in their neighborhoods. Poll by Deseret News and Hinckley Institute finds 67% of Utahns and 60% of Americans oppose data centers in their neighborhoods. KSL, 2026-09-24. KSL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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AI data center boom fueling a construction worker crunch. Survey finds 58% of construction firms say data center projects increase competition for workers; data center construction wages 32% higher than other projects. Fox 13 Salt Lake City, 2026-09-24. Fox 13 Salt Lake City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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The Hidden Water Footprint of Data Centers - eponline.com. Lawrence Berkeley Lab reports U.S. data centers consumed 66 billion liters directly in 2023 and 800 billion indirectly via electricity. eponline.com, 2026-09-24. eponline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
Virginia lawmakers call for study on AI use in Virginia colleges and more headlines - Virginia Mercury. Virginia lawmakers and advocates call for data center moratorium and study on AI use in colleges. Virginia Mercury, 2026-09-24. Virginia Mercury local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Families fear data center near homes will upend wildlife, water, and way of life - WTVR.com. Dinwiddie County residents oppose a proposed 900 megawatt data center campus called Haven Oak Technology Park on nearly 1,000 acres, citing wildlife and water concerns. WTVR.com, 2026-09-24. WTVR.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Spanberger wants state to study brownfields as potential data center sites. Here are some that might qualify. - cardinalnews.org. Virginia Gov. Spanberger directs state study on brownfield and previously developed sites for potential data center locations, due March 2027. cardinalnews.org, 2026-09-24. cardinalnews.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Land deal reveals new details , and new questions , about proposed data center in Roanoke County - WSLS. A land purchase agreement reveals new details about a proposed data center at Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia. WSLS, 2026-09-24. WSLS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Virginia Data Center Tax Exemption Untouched by New Order - Good Jobs First. Virginia Gov. Spanberger's Executive Order 22 adds data center accountability standards but leaves $1.9 billion sales tax exemption intact. Good Jobs First, 2026-09-24. Good Jobs First local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Chesterfield supervisors delay vote again on using data center revenue to cut car tax - WWBT. Chesterfield County supervisors defer vote on using data center tax revenue to cut car tax until November 18. WWBT, 2026-09-24. WWBT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Virginia News item
Virginia’s new data center rules raise questions for construction - Construction Dive. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order on September 18, 2026 limiting state assistance and expedited permitting for data centers with 25 MW or greater peak demand and banning NDAs. Construction Dive, 2026-09-24. Construction Dive local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Washington News item
Permitting reform is popular in Washington, but facilitating data centers is "toxic" with voters. https://bit.ly/4hqZYOA - facebook.com. Permitting reform is popular in Washington state but facilitating data centers is politically toxic with voters according to reporting from Grist. facebook.com, 2026-09-24. facebook.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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The Needle: Virginia and Maryland Governors Sign Data Center Exec Orders, Judge Orders White House Press Corps Returned, Trump Ballroom Architect Quits Over Safety Code Violations, and More - Washington City Paper. Virginia and Maryland governors sign executive orders on data center regulation; both establish task forces to oversee AI and data center development. Washington City Paper, 2026-09-24. Washington City Paper local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wisconsin News item
Derrick Van Orden holds press conference discussing his view on data centers - WEAU. Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden holds press conference addressing criticism over data center campaign contributions and voting record. WEAU, 2026-09-24. WEAU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Western Wisconsin residents demand end to data center tax exemption - Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN. Over 100 western Wisconsin residents called for end to state sales and use tax exemption for data centers, claiming $2 billion in incentives to corporations. Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN, 2026-09-24. Republican Eagle: Red Wing, MN local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Did Tom Tiffany vote to give data centers a $68 billion tax break? - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025; a fact check disputes claims he voted to give data centers a specific $68 billion tax break. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2026-09-24. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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St. Louis Midtown Data Center. Armory data center in Midtown is approved before new St. Louis regulations and is regulated by conditional use permit with different sound policies The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Butte-Silver Bow Data Center (ballot initiative). The proposed ballot initiative would require citizen approval of data center development in Butte-Silver Bow County The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Montana Free Press local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Bow Data Center. Granite Shore Power, owners of closed Merrimack Station in Bow, filed request with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to enter discussions with Eversource about making a connection to the power grid for a 350 megawatt project The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Concord Monitor local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Nebius AI Data Center (Vineland). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection inspected DataOne facility in Vineland on July 29, 2026 and found 62 stationary natural gas generators operating without required preconstruction permits and operating certificates. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. The Times of India local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent a contractual notice tied to Project Jupiter seeking protection if construction delays disrupt its 2028 target The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. A natural gas pipeline needed for the facility has faced delays after permit denials The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent a force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital unit seeking to delay payments if data center fails to come online in 2028 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. proactiveinvestors.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital on Project Jupiter after energy permit denial and pipeline delay. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. finance.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project planned to come online in 2028. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. finance.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Energy Transfer pipeline delayed to February 1, 2027 after regulatory denials. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. finance.yahoo.com national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle declared force majeure over possible power delays to Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico to delay transition to higher rent payments. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. The Motley Fool local outlet Also reported by Межа. Новини України. local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle says Project Jupiter construction remains on schedule despite force majeure notice. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. The Motley Fool local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent Blue Owl a force majeure notice about Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. ai-cio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Increased scrutiny followed by denial of a key permit raised questions about whether the data center will come online as planned The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. ai-cio.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle issued a force majeure notice to Blue Owl, the project developer unit, due to facility delays relative to the 2028 launch date. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Green Chile pipeline was delayed from August 2026 target to February 2027 after New Mexico State Land Office denied right of way permits. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent a force majeure notice to Project Jupiter's developer in New Mexico. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project Jupiter has a 2028 launch date target. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project Jupiter's Green Chile natural gas pipeline was delayed from August 2026 to February 2027. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Seeking Alpha local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sends force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. CNBC national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Natural gas pipeline extension rejected by state officials in July 2026 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle issued Request for Proposals to develop 2GW of renewable energy capacity in New Mexico for Project Jupiter The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle announced as tenant of Project Jupiter in January 2026 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent force majeure notice to Blue Owl Capital seeking payment deferral if project misses 2028 deadline The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle invoked force majeure provision to delay payments if Project Jupiter is delayed and facility does not come online in 2028 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project has faced denial of key permit amid growing public backlash over power demands and local impacts of massive data centers The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle issued force majeure notice to Project Jupiter developers The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent a force majeure notice to the developer building Project Jupiter due to regulatory hurdles and local opposition. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. FXStreet local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project Jupiter was scheduled to come online in 2028. The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. FXStreet local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico targeting 2028 completion The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Natural gas pipeline needed for facility has faced delays after permit denials The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle seeks to defer payments if Project Jupiter fails to come online in 2028 as planned The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Gas pipeline serving site has twice been denied a state land crossing The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. New Mexico Supreme Court let permitting resume on September 17, 2026 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. finance.biggo.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sends force majeure notice seeking to defer payments if project delays beyond 2028 opening The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TheEnergyMag local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. New Mexico Supreme Court stayed air permit proceeding for proposed microgrid serving campus on Sept. 14 The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TheEnergyMag local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Natural gas pipeline to serve campus has faced delays and legal challenges involving water and air quality permits The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TheEnergyMag local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle data center delay reported in mid day stock market news The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle issued force majeure notice on major data center project in New Mexico where it is primary tenant The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. Yahoo Finance UK local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Project Jupiter. Oracle sent force majeure notice to Project Jupiter developer seeking to delay payments if data center misses 2028 operational target The record reads reported, reported September 24, 2026. TradingView local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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Boulder City BLM Land Data Center. Skylar Opportunities LLC withdrew application for 1000 megawatt data center on 680 acres of federal land near Henderson due to city planned urban development efforts in same area The record reads cancelled, reported September 24, 2026. Las Vegas Review-Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
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