Data Center Record.
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September 25, 2026

210 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.

  1. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.B. 1442, Prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General.. S.B. 1442 was introduced in the Senate. 2026-09-25. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

  2. Pennsylvania Bill event

    S.B. 1442, Prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General.. S.B. 1442 went to committee in the Senate. 2026-09-25. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)

  3. United States Reference figure

    Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Yañez-Barnuevo, Data Centers and Water Consumption (June 25, 2025). water use, large data center, published high end: 5,000,000 gallons per day. potential use by one large data center, as published; whether withdrawal or consumptive use is not stated, 2025. Environmental and Energy Study Institute, Yañez-Barnuevo, Data Centers and Water Consumption (June 25, 2025) primary source (content date)

  4. Washington metropolitan area, Potomac River basin (VA, MD, DC) Reference figure

    Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026). consumptive water use, data centers, projected peak day 2050, stated as over: 80,000,000 gallons per day. regional total, onsite consumptive use, Washington metropolitan area, peak day, projection, 2050. Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026) primary source (content date)

  5. Washington metropolitan area, Potomac River basin (VA, MD, DC) Reference figure

    Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026). consumptive water use, data centers, projected average day 2050: 22,000,000 gallons per day. regional total, onsite consumptive use, Washington metropolitan area, projection, 2050. Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026) primary source (content date)

  6. worldwide Reference figure

    Pacific Institute, Cooley and Shimabuku, How Much Water Do Data Centers Use? (issue brief, September 2026). water withdrawal, range across 65 data centers, average day: 270 to 3,900,000 gallons per day. onsite withdrawal, average day calculated from annual records, 2025. Pacific Institute, Cooley and Shimabuku, How Much Water Do Data Centers Use? (issue brief, September 2026) primary source (content date)

  7. worldwide Reference figure

    Pacific Institute, Cooley and Shimabuku, How Much Water Do Data Centers Use? (issue brief, September 2026). water withdrawal, median data center, average day: 44,300,000 gallons per year. onsite withdrawal, a year, 2025. Pacific Institute, Cooley and Shimabuku, How Much Water Do Data Centers Use? (issue brief, September 2026) primary source (content date)

  8. Washington metropolitan area, Potomac River basin (VA, MD, DC) Reference figure

    Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026). consumptive water use, data centers, peak day 2025: 15,000,000 gallons per day. regional total, onsite consumptive use, Washington metropolitan area, peak day, 2025. Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026) primary source (content date)

  9. Washington metropolitan area, Potomac River basin (VA, MD, DC) Reference figure

    Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026). consumptive water use, data centers, average day 2025: 4,000,000 gallons per day. regional total, onsite consumptive use, Washington metropolitan area, 2025. Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin, Data Centers and Water Use in the Potomac River Basin (March 2026) primary source (content date)

  10. United States grid mix Reference figure

    Alissa et al., Using life cycle assessment to drive innovation for sustainable cool clouds, Nature 641, 331 to 338 (April 30, 2025); authors at Microsoft and WSP. reduction in blue water consumption from cold plate and immersion cooling against air cooling: 31 to 52 percent. life cycle assessment of a cloud data center per virtual core per year on US average grid electricity; blue water is surface water and groundwater consumed, 2025. Alissa et al., Using life cycle assessment to drive innovation for sustainable cool clouds, Nature 641, 331 to 338 (April 30, 2025); authors at Microsoft and WSP primary source (content date)

  11. Arizona Statement

    Arizona Attorney General. Attorney General Kris Mayes called for a temporary halt on new data centers. Said September 25, 2026, ABC15 Arizona. ABC15 Arizona local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  12. Arizona Statement

    Arizona Senate President. Warren Petersen, Senate President, said a moratorium is not needed and that data centers need to generate their own power and be responsible for their water. Said September 25, 2026, ABC15 Arizona. ABC15 Arizona local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  13. Arizona Statement

    Arizona Attorney General. Mayes said she is working on a plan for a new approval process that would allow communities to vote on data center projects and create a commission to review proposed data centers. Said September 25, 2026, ABC15 Arizona. ABC15 Arizona local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  14. Connecticut Statement

    assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, University of Connecticut. Shinsuke Tanaka, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at UConn, an expert on health and environmental economics, discusses how data center issues impact human and environmental health. Said September 25, 2026, Hartford Courant. Hartford Courant local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  15. Idaho Statement

    Idaho Power President and CEO. Lisa Grow says the pace and scale of Idaho's growth is unprecedented and Idaho Power must adapt and innovate to keep up with growth statewide and manage resources to keep costs down. Said September 25, 2026, Idaho Business Review. Idaho Business Review local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  16. Illinois Statement

    Kremer's organization Humans First argues for local control of data center development, not federal or state moratoriums. Said September 25, 2026, Illinois Times. Illinois Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  17. Illinois Statement

    Renee Sommer, a realtor from Logan County, opposes data centers citing environmental and wildlife concerns, particularly regarding a proposed data center in Latham, Illinois. Said September 25, 2026, Illinois Times. Illinois Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  18. Illinois Statement

    Governor of Illinois. Governor JB Pritzker says state lawmakers need to pass data center regulations during veto session. Said September 25, 2026, wandtv.com. wandtv.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  19. Kentucky Statement

    Joe Covington, Scott County Judge-Executive. County officials decided against an outright ban on data centers, instead pursuing clear regulatory rules with zoning requirements placing data centers in heavy industrial zones and requiring conditional permits. Said September 25, 2026, wkyt.com. wkyt.com local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  20. Maryland Statement

    Food & Water Watch regional director. Jorge Aguilar, regional director for Food & Water Watch, criticized Moore for not adopting data center moratorium other states have Said September 25, 2026, The BayNet. The BayNet local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  21. Maryland Statement

    Maryland Governor. Moore said he would approve statewide data center moratorium if presented with one, less than a week before the executive order signing Said September 25, 2026, The BayNet. The BayNet local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  22. Minnesota Statement

    Lindsay Mark Lewis, CEO of Progressive Policy Institute, says Democrats can be pro environment and pro growth with data centers if strong rules are set Said September 25, 2026, minnpost.com. minnpost.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  23. Minnesota Statement

    Minnesota state senator. Sen. Erin Maye Quade said the federal Ratepayer Protection Act is a great first start but does not account for heat islands, water, noise or light pollution Said September 25, 2026, Duluth News Tribune. Duluth News Tribune local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  24. Montana Statement

    John Mayer, Cottonwood Environmental Law Center, representing initiative organizers, requested supplemental ballots be printed for all electors. Said September 25, 2026, YPR. YPR local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  25. Nebraska Statement

    Nebraska Sierra Club chapter director. Ken Winston said developers should disclose projected electrical demand, water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions before approval Said September 25, 2026, WOWT. WOWT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  26. Nebraska Statement

    Nebraska Sierra Club chapter director. Ken Winston said data centers need regulation and pausing builds can buy communities time to develop standards Said September 25, 2026, WOWT. WOWT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  27. Nebraska Statement

    Ken Winston, Nebraska Sierra Club chapter director. Nebraska Sierra Club meeting addressed benefits and drawbacks of AI data centers, calling for regulations to ensure sustainability Said September 25, 2026, WOWT. WOWT local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  28. New Jersey Statement

    U.S. Representative (D-NJ-6). Frank Pallone called for nationwide moratorium on data center construction in June Said September 25, 2026, NJ Spotlight News. NJ Spotlight News local outlet Also reported by NJ Spotlight News local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  29. New Jersey Statement

    New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner. Ed Potosnak, DEP Commissioner, stated this was by far the largest fine ever taken against a data center in New Jersey. Said September 25, 2026, TechRadar. TechRadar local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  30. New Jersey Statement

    U.S. Representative (D-NJ-5). Josh Gottheimer introduced legislation to create national standards for AI agents operating in U.S. Said September 25, 2026, NJ Spotlight News. NJ Spotlight News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  31. New Jersey Statement

    U.S. Senator (D-NJ). Andy Kim said two AI centric bills are attached to annual defense policy bill in Senate Said September 25, 2026, NJ Spotlight News. NJ Spotlight News local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  32. New Mexico Statement

    New Mexico State Environment Secretary. State Environment Secretary James Kenney expressed disappointment with developers' lack of communication and failure to engage with the community regarding Grant County data center. Said September 25, 2026, santafenewmexican.com. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  33. Ohio Statement

    Congressional Candidate. Eric Conroy said decisions about whether to build a data center should be made at the local level and that every data center deal should be 100% transparent with no NDAs. Said September 25, 2026, WCPO 9 News. WCPO 9 News local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  34. Ohio Statement

    vice president of advanced technology innovation at Google. Tom Garvens outlined Google's full stack approach to scaling AI during keynote at Data Center World Power 2026 in Houston, positioning data centers as active partners in stabilizing local grids and developing energy strategies that transform backup assets into grid supportive resources Said September 25, 2026, Data Center Knowledge. Data Center Knowledge trade press (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  35. Ohio Statement

    Tom Garvens, vice president of advanced technology innovation at Google. Google is redesigning the entire AI data center ecosystem from chip to utility, including optimizing for liquid cooling, low voltage direct current (LVDC) architectures, intelligent algorithms, and facility design Said September 25, 2026, Data Center Knowledge. Data Center Knowledge trade press (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  36. Ohio Statement

    U.S. Congressman. Greg Landsman said the legislation aims to ensure communities know about proposed data center projects before decisions are made and that the bill has bipartisan support. Said September 25, 2026, WCPO 9 News. WCPO 9 News local outlet (paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  37. Ohio Statement

    Tom Garvens, vice president of advanced technology innovation at Google. Google is publishing standardized power and facility technology specifications through the Open Compute Project to enable the industry to build interoperable, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure Said September 25, 2026, Data Center Knowledge. Data Center Knowledge trade press (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  38. Pennsylvania Statement

    Pennsylvania Governor. Governor Josh Shapiro has evolved his stance on data centers after once seeking to make it easier for projects to call Pennsylvania home Said September 25, 2026, Inquirer.com. Inquirer.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  39. South Carolina Statement

    Governor of South Carolina. Gov. McMaster said he does not plan to call for a statewide data center moratorium at this time Said September 25, 2026, South Carolina Public Radio. South Carolina Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  40. Tennessee Statement

    Republican gubernatorial candidate. Marsha Blackburn said local communities should decide if and where data centers are placed and that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge was important for protecting consumers. Said September 25, 2026, WTVC. WTVC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  41. Tennessee Statement

    gubernatorial candidate. Lauren Pinkston said she was the first major candidate calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction until the Legislature enacts siting standards. Said September 25, 2026, WTVC. WTVC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  42. Tennessee Statement

    gubernatorial candidate. Dave Seeman said he released a five policy package on AI and data centers in Tennessee and called for a 24 month moratorium to establish an Environmental Justice Division and regulations. Said September 25, 2026, WTVC. WTVC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  43. Tennessee Statement

    independent gubernatorial candidate. Dr. Robert C. Vick said data centers should be a local decision within each county and that AI guardrails should protect children, privacy, and employees. Said September 25, 2026, WTVC. WTVC local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  44. Texas Statement

    Texas Governor. Abbott signaled push to eliminate remaining financial incentives for data center industry in next legislative session Said September 25, 2026, parametric-architecture.com. parametric-architecture.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  45. Texas Statement

    Texas Governor. Gov. Greg Abbott said the data center industry was completely out of control and needs to be reined in. Said September 25, 2026, cbsnews.com. cbsnews.com national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  46. Wisconsin Statement

    Democratic Assembly candidate. Kevin Knoke, Democratic challenger in 30th Assembly District, said he wants ratepayer protections, environmental protections, transparency, and accountability for data centers Said September 25, 2026, Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  47. Wisconsin Statement

    Wisconsin State Representative. Republican Assemblyman Shannon Zimmerman authored 2023 legislation resulting in a tax exemption for data center equipment and software, backed by Microsoft, business groups and several utilities. Said September 25, 2026, WPR. WPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  48. Wisconsin Statement

    Republican incumbent congressman. Derrick Van Orden voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act which included tax breaks for data center developers. Said September 25, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Not on the record: the record holds no bill called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Read from the statement's words: Derrick Van Orden voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Checked against the bills and roll calls the record holds.

  49. Wisconsin Statement

    Bill Hogseth, GROWW co executive director, said data centers are extracting water and wealth from communities Said September 25, 2026, Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  50. Wisconsin Statement

    Republican Assemblyman. Shannon Zimmerman, R River Falls, authored legislation resulting in a tax exemption for data center equipment and software Said September 25, 2026, Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet Also reported by WPR local outlet (2 reports). (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  51. Wisconsin Statement

    Democratic candidate. Rebecca Cooke says Van Orden voted to give an $83 billion tax break to data center developers. Said September 25, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  52. Wisconsin Statement

    Democratic candidate. Rebecca Cooke has been a strong advocate for a data center moratorium. Said September 25, 2026, Yahoo. Yahoo national outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  53. West Virginia Statement

    founder of Live and Carnegie Mellon University professor. Po Shen Loh is founder of Live and a Carnegie Mellon University professor Said September 25, 2026, WTOV. WTOV local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  54. Pennsylvania Jurisdiction event

    Indiana County. Indiana County Conservation District issued two PAG-02 Stormwater General Permits (PAC320065 and PAC320066) to Homer City Generation LP for AI Data Center/Power Plant Complex in Center and Blacklick Townships, Indiana County. paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  55. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Construction would require nearly 1 million gallons of water a day.: 1,000,000 gallons a day. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  56. Vineland, NJ Reference figure

    TechRadar. 62 natural gas generators on DataOne Vineland campus lacked preconstruction permits and operating certificates required under New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act.: 62 generators. Vineland, NJ, 2026. TechRadar local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  57. Pine Island, Minnesota, MN Reference figure

    minnpost.com. Pine Island development agreement's employment requirements could total 290 jobs across nine stages: 290 jobs. Pine Island, Minnesota, MN, 2026. minnpost.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  58. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Data center estimated to use about 42,000 gallons a day of municipal water once fully staffed.: 42,000 gallons a day. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  59. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. One time fill for closed loop cooling system would use 9.6 million gallons of water.: 9,600,000 gallons. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  60. OH Reference figure

    Data Center Knowledge. Google now processes more than 3 quadrillion AI tokens per month, representing a sevenfold increase in compute demand from May 2025 to May 2026: 3 quadrillion tokens per month. OH, 2026. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  61. Vineland, NJ Reference figure

    TechRadar. 62 natural gas generators with collective 123 megawatt capacity installed without permits at DataOne Vineland facility.: 123 MW. Vineland, NJ, 2026. TechRadar local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  62. Quincy, Skagit County, WA Reference figure

    WBFF. Quincy residents currently pay 6.2 cents per kilowatt hour for electricity, about half the current rates in Baltimore City: 6.2 cents per kilowatt hour. Quincy, Skagit County, WA, 2026. WBFF local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  63. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Annual operations providing 125 permanent jobs.: 125 jobs. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  64. Texas, statewide Reference figure

    parametric-architecture.com. More than 470 gigawatts of data center and other large load projects in ERCOT's interconnection queue: 470 GW. Texas, statewide, 2026. parametric-architecture.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  65. Quincy, Skagit County, WA Reference figure

    WBFF. Quincy, Washington has a population of about 9,000: 9,000 people. Quincy, Skagit County, WA, 2026. WBFF local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  66. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Google and Excelsior Energy Capital proposed a data center on 1,890 acres in Lea County with two 900,000 square foot facilities.: 1,890 acres. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  67. River Falls, Wisconsin Reference figure

    Wisconsin Public Radio. Wisconsin Department of Revenue estimated the 2023 tax exemption for data center equipment and software would cut $1.6 billion from the state's coffers: 1,600,000,000 dollars. River Falls, Wisconsin, 2026. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  68. New Jersey, NJ Reference figure

    NJ Spotlight News. At least 80 data centers exist in New Jersey according to tally by South Jersey Climate News updated in June: 80 data centers. New Jersey, NJ, 2026. NJ Spotlight News local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  69. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Industrial revenue bonds of $134 billion proposed for Lea County Google project.: 134,000,000,000 dollars. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  70. Grant County and Lea County, NM Reference figure

    santafenewmexican.com. Construction estimated to generate about 1,700 jobs.: 1,700 jobs. Grant County and Lea County, NM, 2026. santafenewmexican.com local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)

  71. Federal News item

    Project Suncatcher: Google to launch first space data center test in orbit next week. Google launches Project Suncatcher orbital data center test on October 1, placing four TPUs in space to evaluate performance and thermal management for future satellite compute clusters. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

  72. AB News item

    Alberta man hopes to win community over in Vulcan data centre review - CTV News. Alberta man developing a data centre in Vulcan seeks to address community concerns about the project. CTV News, 2026-09-25. CTV News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  73. AB News item

    Proposed Alberta Data Centre Backed by U.S.-based MAGA Donor - desmog.com. Goldfinch Technology Park, a proposed Alberta data centre developed by Diode Ventures LLC, a subsidiary of Black & Veatch, is backed by a company whose political action committee funds Republican politicians with MAGA leanings. desmog.com, 2026-09-25. desmog.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  74. Alabama News item

    Applied Digital Alabama Data Center Is Confirmed, but Brookwood Still Has Questions - remio. Applied Digital confirms Delta Forge 2 data center in Brookwood, Alabama: 210 MW, $3.2 billion investment, construction starts October 2026, operations expected end of 2028. remio, 2026-09-25. remio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  75. Alabama News item

    Applied Digital reveals $3.2bn Delta Forge 2 AI data center will be built in Alabama - datacenterdynamics.com. Applied Digital secured site approval for Delta Forge 2, a $3.2 billion, 210 MW AI data center near Brookwood, Alabama, with operations targeted for 2028. datacenterdynamics.com, 2026-09-25. datacenterdynamics.com trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  76. Alabama News item

    Tuscaloosa County approves controversial $3 billion AI hub - tuscaloosanews.com. Tuscaloosa County approves $3.2 billion Applied Digital AI factory in Brookwood with 20 year $314.5 million tax abatement and Meta as long term tenant. tuscaloosanews.com, 2026-09-25. tuscaloosanews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  77. Arkansas News item

    Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoes ordinance on data center regulations - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde vetoes data center ordinance establishing regulations on high intensity digital infrastructure, citing legal and financial risk. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2026-09-25. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  78. Arkansas News item

    Federal grant will support Port of Little Rock road construction near proposed Google data center - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A 4.5 million dollar federal grant supports road construction at Port of Little Rock industrial park near proposed Google data center. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, 2026-09-25. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  79. Arizona News item

    How should Arizona handle data centers? Attorney General Kris Mayes, Warren Petersen disagree - ABC15 Arizona. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes calls for a temporary moratorium on new data centers; Republican Senate President Warren Petersen opposes it, citing the need for the industry. ABC15 Arizona, 2026-09-25. ABC15 Arizona local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  80. California News item

    Data center could open in 2030 in North San Jose pending project approval - The Press Democrat. Prologis proposed 514,000 square foot data center in North San Jose with 99 MW capacity pending city and state approval, targeting 2030 operation. The Press Democrat, 2026-09-25. The Press Democrat local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  81. California News item

    California’s New Data Center Package Highlights Growing State Focus on Energy, Water, and Environmental Impacts - insideenergyandenvironment.com. California signs seven bills requiring data centers to report energy and water use, bear infrastructure costs, and comply with environmental review standards. insideenergyandenvironment.com, 2026-09-25. insideenergyandenvironment.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  82. California News item

    Newsom signs data center bills as state ramps up regulations - The Center Square. California Governor Newsom signs seven data center bills focusing on electricity rates, water disclosure and environmental review for facilities 20 MW or larger. The Center Square, 2026-09-25. The Center Square local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  83. California News item

    California, Texas Put Data Centers to Infrastructure Test - Environment+Energy Leader. California and Texas adopt infrastructure cost requirements for data centers, shifting development focus from tax incentives to power and water capacity. Environment+Energy Leader, 2026-09-25. Environment+Energy Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  84. California News item

    California enacts new water disclosure requirements for data centers - waterworld.com. California enacted a seven bill package requiring data centers to disclose water use and supply information to local governments. waterworld.com, 2026-09-25. waterworld.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  85. California News item

    Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 9.24.26 - JD Supra. California governor signed a slate of bills regulating data center water use, supply and infrastructure. JD Supra, 2026-09-25. JD Supra local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  86. California News item

    California Signs Sweeping Data Center Energy Laws - The National Law Review. California Governor Newsom signed seven bills on September 21, 2026, imposing new requirements on data center electricity costs, energy reporting, water use, and local oversight. The National Law Review, 2026-09-25. The National Law Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  87. Connecticut News item

    Data centers and health. A UConn professor weighs in on the controversy. - Hartford Courant. A UConn professor discusses health and environmental concerns about data centers, including energy use, pollution, water consumption, and noise, and notes Connecticut has seen local opposition and moratoriums. Hartford Courant, 2026-09-25. Hartford Courant local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  88. Georgia News item

    Skanska (OM:SKA B) Lands Georgia Data Center Contract As Fair Value Debate Tightens - Yahoo Finance. Skanska secured an $84 million contract to build a large data center in Georgia. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-25. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  89. Georgia News item

    CleanSpark Closes $2.276B Senior Secured Notes for Georgia Data Center - Unite.AI. CleanSpark closes 2.276 billion dollar financing for Georgia data center in Sandersville. Unite.AI, 2026-09-25. Unite.AI local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  90. Georgia News item

    Data centers, factories bring billions to Georgia. New report asks who benefits. - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. OpenAI announced a $20 billion data center project in Georgia slated to begin construction in 2028. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2026-09-25. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  91. Iowa News item

    ‘Decision tool’ helps Iowa municipal leaders prepare for data center debates - Quad Cities Business Journal. University of Iowa and Iowa cities hold workshop to help municipal leaders prepare for data center debates. Quad Cities Business Journal, 2026-09-25. Quad Cities Business Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  92. Idaho News item

    Thousands of acres of public land south of Boise eyed for new data center - Local News 8. Rhea Data proposes 3,700 acre data center on federal BLM land south of Boise with 600 MW capacity; Sierra Club and Mayor Lauren McLean oppose. Local News 8, 2026-09-25. Local News 8 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  93. Idaho News item

    CEO of Idaho’s public utility is leading organization into electrifying future - Idaho Business Review. Idaho Power CEO Lisa Grow says Meta's Kuna data center is fully operational and uses 100% renewable energy while Idaho considers large load electricity approval rules. Idaho Business Review, 2026-09-25. Idaho Business Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  94. Illinois News item

    Questions about data centers come up in Calhoun and Jersey - River County News. Jersey County and Calhoun County discuss data center ordinances and regulations; no specific projects confirmed but developers requesting information. River County News, 2026-09-25. River County News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  95. Illinois News item

    Data Center Backlash Prompts Illinois Legislative Pressure - The Real Deal. Illinois governor suspends data center tax incentives and convenes legislative working group to cap utility costs as developments become political flashpoints. The Real Deal, 2026-09-25. The Real Deal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  96. Illinois News item

    Proposed Chicago data center pause has taxpayer implications - The Center Square. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes one year moratorium on data center development; industry estimates significant lost tax revenue and job impacts. The Center Square, 2026-09-25. The Center Square national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  97. Kansas News item

    Can Rising Data Center Demand Drive Evergy's Long Term Growth? - TradingView. Evergy utility reports 2,600 megawatts of signed data center electric service agreements and identifies 4-4.5 gigawatts of expansion opportunities through 2030. TradingView, 2026-09-25. TradingView national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  98. Kentucky News item

    ‘Needs to be protected’: Shaker Village CEO urges public to speak out ahead of data center ordinance vote - WKYT. Shaker Village leadership urges opposition to a proposed data center zoning ordinance in Mercer County, Kentucky ahead of a fiscal court vote. WKYT, 2026-09-25. WKYT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  99. Kentucky News item

    Lawmakers want to hear Kentuckians’ concerns about data centers - Mountain Top Media. Kentucky legislative session scheduled for October 1 to hear public concerns about proposed data center impacts on electricity, water, and communities. Mountain Top Media, 2026-09-25. Mountain Top Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  100. Kentucky News item

    Kentucky Newsmakers 9/27: Gray Construction on data centers; Fayette Co. School Board Candidate Kathy Schiflett - WKYT. Gray Construction leaders discuss data center projects on Kentucky television program. WKYT, 2026-09-25. WKYT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  101. Kentucky News item

    Lexington residents encouraged to weigh in on proposed data center rules before survey closes - LEX 18 News. Lexington Fayette Urban County Council seeks public input on proposed data center zoning regulations through survey closing Sept 27 and public meeting Oct 6. LEX 18 News, 2026-09-25. LEX 18 News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  102. Kentucky News item

    Data Center Listening Session Set For Oct. 1 In Frankfort - The Harrodsburg Herald. Kentucky state representative organized a legislative listening session for October 1 where residents can address concerns about proposed data center projects. The Harrodsburg Herald, 2026-09-25. The Harrodsburg Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  103. Kentucky News item

    Scott County extends data center moratorium until March - wkyt.com. Scott County, Kentucky extends data center moratorium to March 2027 to develop regulations rather than pursue outright ban. wkyt.com, 2026-09-25. wkyt.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  104. Louisiana News item

    Death by Data Centers - Dissent Magazine. Oncology nurse in Louisiana Cancer Alley opposes Meta's data center, saying gas fired plants will worsen toxic air and cancer risk. Dissent Magazine, 2026-09-25. Dissent Magazine local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  105. Massachusetts News item

    Letters to the Editor: Data center gold rush is here, MA towns unprepared - Sentinel and Enterprise. Letters to editors debate data center impacts on Massachusetts communities, citing grid strain, water use, and environmental concerns; Governor Healey's executive order sets guardrails. Sentinel and Enterprise, 2026-09-25. Sentinel and Enterprise local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  106. Maryland News item

    Maryland governor opts for new data center standards over moratorium - bayjournal.com. Maryland Governor Wes Moore issued executive order establishing data center standards and task force oversight, rejecting moratorium calls but promising to roll back state tax incentives. bayjournal.com, 2026-09-25. bayjournal.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  107. Maryland News item

    State Roundup: More Maryland Bridges Rate ‘Poor;’ New Data Center Proposals To Get More Scrutiny; Feds to Debut AI Tool at BWI, DC Airports - citybiz. Maryland governor establishes task force for data center oversight and announces intent to repeal 2020 tax incentives during 2027 legislative session. citybiz, 2026-09-25. citybiz local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  108. Michigan News item

    Abdul El Sayed Gets Boost in Michigan as Voters Sour on AI Data Centers - newsweek.com. Michigan voters are 66 percent opposed to AI data center construction; candidate Abdul El Sayed campaigns on data center moratorium stance. newsweek.com, 2026-09-25. newsweek.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  109. Michigan News item

    Meet the Michigan climate candidate on Trump’s radar - Michigan Advance. Michigan congressional candidate William Lawrence, climate activist, positions opposition to data centers as campaign issue in swing district. Michigan Advance, 2026-09-25. Michigan Advance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  110. Michigan News item

    America Needs More Electricity. Here’s What It Could Mean for DTE Energy - 24/7 Wall St.. Google's 1 GW Van Buren Township data center agreement could drive $5 billion in incremental capital investment through 2032, supporting DTE Energy's growth trajectory. 24/7 Wall St., 2026-09-25. 24/7 Wall St. national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  111. Minnesota News item

    Federal government steps in with potential new AI, data center legislation - Duluth News Tribune. U.S. House passes Ratepayer Protection Act requiring large load customers to cover electricity costs; Minnesota already has similar law. Duluth News Tribune, 2026-09-25. Duluth News Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  112. Minnesota News item

    Southeast Minnesota lawmakers listen as residents weigh regulations amid data center talk - kttc.com. Minnesota lawmakers host town hall on data center regulation; residents voice concerns over privacy, environment, and economic benefits. kttc.com, 2026-09-25. kttc.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  113. Mississippi News item

    Mississippi mayor promises transparency about rezoning request amid data center concerns - Yahoo. Mayor of Walls, Mississippi pledges transparency on rezoning request that could enable data center development. Yahoo, 2026-09-25. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  114. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court vacates decision to put Butte data center issue to voters - Yahoo. Montana Supreme Court vacates order requiring data center ballot initiative appear on November ballots after absentee ballots had already been mailed to voters. Yahoo, 2026-09-25. Yahoo local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  115. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court vacates decision to put Butte data center issue to voters - Daily Montanan. Montana Supreme Court vacated its ruling requiring a data center ballot initiative to appear on November ballots because absentee ballots had already been mailed. Daily Montanan, 2026-09-25. Daily Montanan national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  116. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court declines to revisit order nixing Butte data center ballot initiative - Montana Standard. Montana Supreme Court will not revisit order to keep question about banning data centers in Butte off general election ballots. Montana Standard, 2026-09-25. Montana Standard local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  117. Montana News item

    Supreme Court puts Butte’s data center initiative back on the ballot - NonStop Local Montana. Montana Supreme Court overturns lower court ruling, restores Butte Silver Bow County data center ballot initiative to November election despite ballot printing complications. NonStop Local Montana, 2026-09-25. NonStop Local Montana local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  118. Montana News item

    Data center initiative off ballots in Butte, for the second time - YPR. Montana Supreme Court removed a data center ballot initiative from Butte-Silver Bow County ballots for the second time after ballots had already been printed and mailed. YPR, 2026-09-25. YPR local outlet Also reported by Bozeman Daily Chronicle local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  119. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court declines to revisit order nixing Butte data center ballot initiative. Montana Supreme Court declined to rehear order keeping data center ballot initiative off general election. Billings Gazette, 2026-09-25. Billings Gazette local outlet Also reported by Billings Gazette local outlet , Montana Standard local outlet (3 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  120. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court vacates decision to put Butte data center issue to voters - News From The States. Montana Supreme Court vacated its order requiring a ballot initiative on data center regulation to appear on November ballots, citing procedural impossibility after mail in ballots already sent. News From The States, 2026-09-25. News From The States local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  121. Montana News item

    Montana Supreme Court reverses course on Butte data center ballot initiative - KBZK News. Montana Supreme Court vacated its injunction placing a Butte data center ballot initiative on the general election ballot, citing ballots already printed and mailed. KBZK News, 2026-09-25. KBZK News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  122. North Dakota News item

    Lawmakers promote data center rate bill - InForum. Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act passed House with support from North Dakota Rep. Fedorchak, requiring data centers to cover grid upgrade costs. InForum, 2026-09-25. InForum local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  123. Nebraska News item

    Omaha residents talk data center regulations amid rapid AI expansion - AZ Family. Omaha residents discuss data center regulations as artificial intelligence industry expands rapidly in Nebraska. AZ Family, 2026-09-25. AZ Family local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  124. Nebraska News item

    Developer Eyes More Than 560 Acres Northwest of Lincoln for Possible Data Center - klin.com. Developer connected to Nevada based Arevia Power placed 560 acre Lancaster County property under purchase option for potential data center. klin.com, 2026-09-25. klin.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  125. Nebraska News item

    Commissioners to hear update on Nebraska Data Center Task Force - The North Platte Telegraph. Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will hear an update from the Nebraska Data Center Task Force on data center policy. The North Platte Telegraph, 2026-09-25. The North Platte Telegraph local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  126. Nebraska News item

    Self described grassroots data center tour coming to Beatrice. Grassroots organization Humans First touring 27 states with data center awareness campaign; stops in Beatrice, Nebraska. Omaha World-Herald, 2026-09-25. Omaha World-Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  127. Nebraska News item

    Commissioners to hear update on Nebraska Data Center Task Force. Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will receive an update on the Nebraska Data Center Task Force at a meeting on September 25, 2026. Omaha World-Herald, 2026-09-25. Omaha World-Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  128. Nebraska News item

    Another data center developer is eyeing land just outside of Lincoln - nebraskapublicmedia.org. Nevada solar and data center developer Arevia Power is optioning 560 acres near northwest Lincoln for early stage data center site evaluation. nebraskapublicmedia.org, 2026-09-25. nebraskapublicmedia.org local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  129. Nebraska News item

    Omaha residents talk data center regulations amid rapid AI expansion - WOWT. Nebraska Sierra Club advocates for data center regulations; Ken Winston calls for standards, disclosure of electrical demand and water usage before approval. WOWT, 2026-09-25. WOWT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  130. New Hampshire News item

    NH News Recap: Another hot summer; leaf peepers to spend big; Bow reacts to data center. Bow, New Hampshire residents oppose proposed data center at former power plant site despite potential property tax benefits. New Hampshire Public Radio, 2026-09-25. New Hampshire Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  131. New Jersey News item

    New Jersey hits data center powering Microsoft Copilot with $1m fine after drone expose 62 secretly installed gas generators - Yahoo. New Jersey fines DataOne data center $1.07 million for operating 62 natural gas generators without environmental permits required under the Air Pollution Control Act. Yahoo, 2026-09-25. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  132. New Jersey News item

    Where Secaucus' 2 Newest Data Centers Will Go - Patch. Two new data centers approved in Secaucus: Equinix at 275 Hartz Way and CoreSite at 215 County Avenue; brings town total to 11 on under 6 square miles. Patch, 2026-09-25. Patch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  133. New Jersey News item

    New Jersey hits Microsoft linked AI data center with record fine for 62 unpermitted power generators, issues 45 day shutdown deadline , site tied to $33 billion deal also built illegal 1.5M gallon fuel tank - Tom's Hardware. Vineland data center DataOne hit with record $1.07 million fine for 62 unpermitted generators; ordered to shut down in 45 days unless permits obtained. Tom's Hardware, 2026-09-25. Tom's Hardware local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  134. New Jersey News item

    New Jersey hits data center powering Microsoft Copilot with $1m fine after drone expose 62 secretly installed gas generators - techradar.com. New Jersey hits data center with $1.07 million fine for 62 unpermitted gas generators; 45 observed operating. techradar.com, 2026-09-25. techradar.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  135. New Jersey News item

    NJ Fines Data Center $1.1M After Drone Pics Expose 62 Gas Generators - WhoWhatWhy. New Jersey fines data center operator $1.1 million for operating 62 unpermitted gas generators without air permits. WhoWhatWhy, 2026-09-25. WhoWhatWhy local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  136. New Jersey News item

    Data center concerns unite NJ lawmakers as Congress weighs rules. House passes bill requiring utility regulators to consider rules for large AI data centers to pay for transmission and power, amid national security and environmental concerns. NJ Spotlight News, 2026-09-25. NJ Spotlight News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  137. New Mexico News item

    Oracle Project Delays Raise Concerns On Debt Heavy AI Data Center Deals - Bisnow. Oracle seeks to delay full rent payments on Project Jupiter due to power delays, with one year slip beyond 2028 target and local opposition to generation plans. Bisnow, 2026-09-25. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  138. New Mexico News item

    Oracle’s Collapse,$200 Billion In Data Center Shut Downs - Yahoo Finance. Analysis estimates blocked and delayed data center projects are valued between 64 billion and 200 billion dollars, with 500 delayed this year, threatening AI infrastructure buildout. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-25. Yahoo Finance local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  139. New Mexico News item

    The Coming AI Meltdown - The American Prospect. Robert Kuttner, American Prospect co founder, argues Oracle's force majeure notice on Project Jupiter signals unsustainable AI debt and broader financial instability in data center industry. The American Prospect, 2026-09-25. The American Prospect local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  140. New Mexico News item

    Oracle Project Delays Spark AI Data Center Debt Concerns - Bisnow. Oracle Project Jupiter faces delays; debt heavy structure raises concerns about lease value and power delivery control. Bisnow, 2026-09-25. Bisnow local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  141. New Mexico News item

    Oracle sends 'force majeure' notice to developer of New Mexico data center: Reports - CNBC. Oracle has sent a force majeure notice to the developer of its New Mexico data center project, indicating inability to proceed with obligations due to unforeseeable circumstances. CNBC, 2026-09-25. CNBC national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  142. New Mexico News item

    Oracle Issues Force Majeure Notice on Stargate’s Project Jupiter AI Data Center in New Mexico - AI Insider. Oracle issues force majeure notice on Project Jupiter in New Mexico, citing energy supply delays; project remains committed for 2028 launch. AI Insider, 2026-09-25. AI Insider local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  143. New Mexico News item

    Oracle in the thick of controversy over its New Mexico data center project - marketscreener.com. Oracle sent force majeure notice on Project Jupiter data center as New Mexico pipeline permit delays push service date toward 2028. marketscreener.com, 2026-09-25. marketscreener.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  144. New Mexico News item

    Oracle Sends ‘Force Majeure’ Notice Over Troubled AI Data Center - Impakter. Oracle sends force majeure notice on New Mexico AI data center facing opposition and regulatory hurdles. Impakter, 2026-09-25. Impakter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  145. New Mexico News item

    One Southern New Mexico county eyes big incentives for data center as another mulls a block. Grant County approved notice of intent for one year moratorium on data centers; Lea County voted to pursue industrial revenue bonds for Google data center. Santa Fe New Mexican, 2026-09-25. Santa Fe New Mexican local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  146. NS News item

    Questions remain as Houston opens door for data centres in Nova Scotia - PNI Atlantic News. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston states the province is open to data centre development under conditions including federal standards, environmental protection, no resident power bill increases, job creation and financial returns. PNI Atlantic News, 2026-09-25. PNI Atlantic News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  147. Nevada News item

    Democrats Fume Over Data Center Development on Public Lands - RTO Insider. Democrats oppose Trump administration plans to use federal lands in Western states for data center development following Bureau of Land Management approval in Nevada. RTO Insider, 2026-09-25. RTO Insider trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  148. Nevada News item

    Developer asks judge to toss Pahrump data center ban amid water fight. Developer sued Nye County to overturn Pahrump data center ban, arguing it violates property rights and zoning reliance. Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2026-09-25. Las Vegas Review-Journal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  149. Nevada News item

    Southern Nevada weighs Switch data center plan in North Las Vegas, Nye County project falters - KSNV. Switch proposes new data center at North Las Vegas Apex Industrial Park; Nye County Manse Technology Campus stalled after county ban. KSNV, 2026-09-25. KSNV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  150. New York News item

    Democrats in CNY and labor unions disagree on how to regulate data centers. Why? - Central Current. In New York, Democrats and labor unions disagree on data center regulations, with unions opposing moratorium bills and elected officials supporting them. Central Current, 2026-09-25. Central Current local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  151. New York News item

    Despite data center moratoriums, preparations continue for their arrivals - Audacy. Western New York municipalities implement data center moratoriums while utilities prepare infrastructure. Audacy, 2026-09-25. Audacy local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  152. Ohio News item

    Max Miller voted to block states from regulating data center development - TiffinOhio.net. U.S. Rep. Max Miller of Ohio voted for federal budget preemption of data center regulation but claims support for Ohio local approval bill; holds $100k in data center stock. TiffinOhio.net, 2026-09-25. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  153. Ohio News item

    New bill targets secrecy around data centers as Ohio congressional race heats up - WCPO 9 Cincinnati. Congressman Greg Landsman introduces No Secrets for Data Centers Act to increase transparency and limit NDAs on data center projects in Ohio. WCPO 9 Cincinnati, 2026-09-25. WCPO 9 Cincinnati local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  154. Ohio News item

    Amazon Tests Lower Carbon Aluminum in Ohio Data Center Build - Environment+Energy Leader. Amazon tests lower carbon ELYSIS aluminum in electrical cabling at its Ohio data center near Columbus. Environment+Energy Leader, 2026-09-25. Environment+Energy Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  155. Ohio News item

    ICYMI: Billionaire Data Center Investor Vivek Ramaswamy Ignores Ohioans’ Calls for Data Center Moratorium - Dr. Amy Acton for Governor. Dr. Amy Acton calls for conditional moratorium on data centers; Vivek Ramaswamy opposes, citing personal investments in data center industry. Dr. Amy Acton for Governor, 2026-09-25. Dr. Amy Acton for Governor local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  156. Ohio News item

    Democrats Take Upper Hand on Data Centers in Ohio Senate Battle - Newsweek. Ohio Senate candidates debate data center tax breaks, electricity costs, and local control as Democrats gain polling advantage on the issue. Newsweek, 2026-09-25. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  157. Ohio News item

    Google’s Grid Interactive AI Data Centers: From Backup to Grid Partner. Google executive describes grid interactive AI data centers using LVDC power, battery storage, and liquid cooling to support utility resilience. Data Center Knowledge, 2026-09-25. Data Center Knowledge trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  158. Ohio News item

    Ohioans should be leery of data centers and secrecy they come with | Opinion - The Columbus Dispatch. Former professor and advocacy group member urges Ohio to require community benefit agreements and data center moratorium, citing historical resource exploitation in Appalachia and water, energy, and health impacts. The Columbus Dispatch, 2026-09-25. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  159. Ohio News item

    Data centers are an absolute win for Ohio communities. Critics are wrong | Opinion - The Columbus Dispatch. Ohio business and construction leaders say data centers bring tax revenue, skilled jobs, and reused land to Ohio communities with minimal electricity grid strain. The Columbus Dispatch, 2026-09-25. The Columbus Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  160. Oregon News item

    Facebook to invest $750M to expand data center in Oregon - KPIC. Facebook announced 750 million dollar investment to expand its Prineville data center to 3.2 million square feet with two new buildings. KPIC, 2026-09-25. KPIC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  161. Oregon News item

    Eugene building that sparked data center concerns now for sale - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB. Stratacache is selling the former SK Hynix semiconductor facility in Eugene after five years of ownership; City of Eugene will resist data center uses. Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB, 2026-09-25. Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  162. Oregon News item

    CITY MEETING: Salem council to get summary of public input as task force develops data center policies. Salem city council to receive summary of public input on data centers as task force develops policies with focus on protecting water supply and infrastructure. Salem Reporter, 2026-09-25. Salem Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  163. Oregon News item

    Data centers take center stage, spur mudslinging, in competitive Gorge based Oregon House race - Oregon Capital Chronicle. Oregon House candidates diverge on data center regulation: commissioner backs local control, opponent calls for moratorium on new facilities. Oregon Capital Chronicle, 2026-09-25. Oregon Capital Chronicle local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  164. Oregon News item

    Eugene building that sparked data center concerns now for sale. Eugene city indicates it will resist data center uses for a 1.19M sq ft former semiconductor plant now for sale. OPB, 2026-09-25. OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  165. Pennsylvania News item

    S.B. 1442: Prohibiting data centers from being developed or operated by certain foreign entities; and providing for enforcement by Attorney General.. Pennsylvania S.B. 1442, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-25. Matched on data center. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-25. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  166. Pennsylvania News item

    Indiana County Conservation District Issues 2 PAG-02 Stormwater General Permits For Homer City A.I. Data Center/Power Plant Complex In Indiana County - paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com. Indiana County Conservation District issued two stormwater permits for Homer City AI data center and power plant complex. paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com, 2026-09-25. paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  167. Pennsylvania News item

    New Britain Township begins writing data center rules amid rapidly changing AI landscape - Bucks County Herald newspaper. New Britain Township began a six month process in August to write zoning rules for data centers, with first major public discussion planned for October 5. Bucks County Herald newspaper, 2026-09-25. Bucks County Herald newspaper local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  168. Pennsylvania News item

    Pennsylvania leaders weigh in on AI and data centers at Pittsburgh conference - The Allegheny Front. Pennsylvania leaders discuss AI and data center development at Pittsburgh conference; governor says AI infrastructure is necessary for U.S. competitiveness. The Allegheny Front, 2026-09-25. The Allegheny Front local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  169. Pennsylvania News item

    DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit For Installation Of 156 Diesel Generators At The Greenfield Road Owner, LLC Phase 2 Data Center Project In City Of Lancaster - PA Environment Digest Blog. Pennsylvania DEP invites public comments on air quality permit for 156 diesel generators at Greenfield Road data center Phase 2 project in Lancaster. PA Environment Digest Blog, 2026-09-25. PA Environment Digest Blog local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  170. Pennsylvania News item

    East Whiteland officials approve a lengthy data center ordinance, after residents decried the one being built there. East Whiteland Township supervisors voted unanimously to approve a 32 page data center ordinance restricting future projects. The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2026-09-25. The Philadelphia Inquirer local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  171. Pennsylvania News item

    Politicians’ resistance to data centers shortsighted - PoliticsPA. Opinion argues politicians are wrongly opposing data center development before elections despite earlier support, citing Shapiro, Hochul, Abbott and others. PoliticsPA, 2026-09-25. PoliticsPA local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  172. Pennsylvania News item

    PA Farm Bureau Wants a Data Center Pause. We Respectfully Dissent. - marcellusdrilling.com. Marcellus Drilling News disagrees with Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's call for temporary moratorium on large scale data center development. marcellusdrilling.com, 2026-09-25. marcellusdrilling.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  173. QC News item

    Centre de données: le Québec numérique sous la loupe d’experts citoyens - Le Quotidien. Citizen led research collective maps Quebec data centres, revealing only 1.5 percent support sovereign AI; jurisdiction implications. Le Quotidien, 2026-09-25. Le Quotidien local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  174. South Carolina News item

    Spartanburg County Council hastily met to ‘reconsider’ its data center pause. Was it legal?. Spartanburg County Council voted Sept. 21 for a 12 month data center moratorium with carveouts but reconvened the same night illegally to reconsider the vote. The Post and Courier, 2026-09-25. The Post and Courier local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  175. South Carolina News item

    Gov. McMaster declines calling for SC wide data center moratorium as more counties pass their own. South Carolina governor declines statewide data center moratorium as counties pass individual moratoria amid opposition. South Carolina Public Radio, 2026-09-25. South Carolina Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  176. SK News item

    Bell executive answers questions around Regina area AI data centre - cjme.com. Bell executive John Watson discusses Regina area AI data centre expansion from 300 MW to 1.2 GW, addressing environmental, water, and employment concerns. cjme.com, 2026-09-25. cjme.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  177. Tennessee News item

    Tennessee Governor candidates weigh in on data centers, AI and energy demands - WTVC. Tennessee gubernatorial candidates state positions on data center development, AI adoption, guardrails, and local regulation. WTVC, 2026-09-25. WTVC local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  178. Tennessee News item

    Bond market selloff; Costco earnings - what’s moving markets - Investing.com. Elon Musk plans to double Nvidia chip count at Colossus 2 data center in Tennessee by end of 2026, adding 660,000 GB300 chips across three tranches. Investing.com, 2026-09-25. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  179. Texas News item

    Texas pauses new data center permits as state reviews water and power usage - KSAT. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state environmental regulators to pause data center permits pending audit of water and power usage. KSAT, 2026-09-25. KSAT local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  180. Texas News item

    Hooks residents cry foul over land sale for data center - Texarkana Gazette. Hooks city council decided not to reverse 581 acre land sale intended for data center despite resident opposition. Texarkana Gazette, 2026-09-25. Texarkana Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  181. Texas News item

    Abbott takes steps to regulate data centers in Texas as the governor's race tightens - cbsnews.com. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas must regulate the data center industry, using strong language about bringing an out of control sector to heel. cbsnews.com, 2026-09-25. cbsnews.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  182. Texas News item

    Texas Data Centers Under Investigation For Concealing Water Usage From State Regulators - kkam.com. Dozens of Texas data centers under investigation for failing to report water consumption to state regulators, prompting scrutiny across major counties. kkam.com, 2026-09-25. kkam.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  183. Texas News item

    Texans talking about data centers should talk about groundwater, too | Opinion - Austin American-Statesman. Opinion piece addresses groundwater concerns related to data center development in Texas and Austin. Austin American-Statesman, 2026-09-25. Austin American-Statesman local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  184. Texas News item

    Texas Freezes Data Center Permits Until Grid Audit Ends - Parametric Architecture. Texas Governor Abbott halted new data center permits pending ERCOT grid audit; freeze affects 470 GW in interconnection queue. Parametric Architecture, 2026-09-25. Parametric Architecture local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  185. Texas News item

    Cipher Digital extends Texas data center lease to 20 years, adding $5.2 billion in revenue - Proactive financial news. Cipher Digital extended its Barber Lake data center lease in Colorado City, Texas to 20 years with an unnamed AI lab, generating $5.2 billion in incremental revenue. Proactive financial news, 2026-09-25. Proactive financial news local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  186. Texas News item

    $430M data center planned in Fort Worth despite fresh state regulations - The Real Deal. Colovore Alliance, a $430 million, 156,500 square foot data center in Fort Worth, is planned to begin construction in December and complete in 2028. The Real Deal, 2026-09-25. The Real Deal local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  187. Texas News item

    FILE PHOTO: OpenAI data center constructed in Abilene, Texas - The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper. OpenAI data center under construction in Abilene Texas with eight planned buildings on campus. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper, 2026-09-25. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  188. Texas News item

    Hurt by Trump, Senate Republicans plan to bolster affordability credentials before midterms - Reuters. Senate Republicans plan vote on Ratepayer Protection Act to address electricity costs from data centers; Democrats propose stronger GRID Savings Act. Reuters, 2026-09-25. Reuters local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  189. Texas News item

    Fermi selects CBRE to operate Texas data center facility - Investing.com. Fermi Inc. signs five year operations agreement with CBRE for its first Project Matador data center building in Texas Panhandle. Investing.com, 2026-09-25. Investing.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    TX

  190. US News item

    Uncle Sam coughs up $1.9B for grid upgrades as datacenters hit a power wall. US Department of Energy announces $1.9 billion in federal funding for grid upgrades expected to unlock 23 gigawatts of additional capacity for data centers. The Register, 2026-09-25. The Register trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  191. US News item

    DOE unveils $1.9bn in funding for 31 grid upgrade projects to speed data center connections. US Department of Energy announced $1.9 billion funding for 31 grid upgrade projects across 26 states to accelerate data center power connections. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  192. Utah News item

    Developer eyes ‘GoldMine’ data center project in Fairfield - Standard-Examiner. Developer proposes GoldMine project near Fairfield and Eagle Mountain with 933 acres for data centers and technology campuses; project in early planning stages. Standard-Examiner, 2026-09-25. Standard-Examiner local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  193. Utah News item

    Volition moves proposed Spanish Fork data center location after resident concerns. Volition moved its proposed Spanish Fork data center from Canyon Logistics property to the Stockman Flats building after resident concerns about noise and water use. KSL, 2026-09-25. KSL local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  194. Utah News item

    Kevin O’Leary, Fox News seek dismissal of defamation lawsuit stemming from data center debate. Kevin O'Leary and Fox News seek dismissal of a defamation lawsuit over his May 2026 comments alleging Box Elder County data center opponents had links to China. Deseret News, 2026-09-25. Deseret News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  195. Utah News item

    Developer eyes ‘GoldMine’ data center project in Fairfield, near Eagle Mountain’s Meta campus - Utah News Dispatch. A developer proposes GoldMine, a 933 acre mixed use project including data centers in Fairfield, Utah near Meta's Eagle Mountain campus. Utah News Dispatch, 2026-09-25. Utah News Dispatch local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  196. Utah News item

    Utah data center map: Track new developments across the state. Utah has more than 40 operating data centers and dozens proposed or under construction across the state from Washington to Emery, Duchesne and Box Elder counties. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-09-25. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    UT

  197. Virginia News item

    Executive Order 22 Updates Guidance to Virginia Data Center Developers - JD Supra. Executive Order 22 issued September 18 updates Virginia data center developer guidance with nation leading standards on transparency, environmental protections and workforce requirements. JD Supra, 2026-09-25. JD Supra local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    VA

  198. Virginia News item

    Mayor Joe Cobb discusses potential data center at Wood Haven Technology Park - WSLS. Mayor Joe Cobb discusses the City Council's role in a potential data center sale at Wood Haven Technology Park and attempts to address community concerns. WSLS, 2026-09-25. WSLS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    VA

  199. Virginia News item

    High energy costs, data centers take center stage at Lt. Governor Hashmi's listening tour - WSET. Virginia Lieutenant Governor and delegates express concerns about data center development, energy costs, and merger impacts at Roanoke listening tour. WSET, 2026-09-25. WSET local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  200. Virginia News item

    Neighbors react to potential data center coming to Wood Haven Technology Park - WSLS. Community members express concerns about a potential data center at Wood Haven Technology Park including higher cost of living, increased traffic and environmental impacts. WSLS, 2026-09-25. WSLS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    VA

  201. Virginia News item

    Northern Virginia's Prince William County puts controls on new data center projects. Prince William County, Virginia cuts size of data center by right zoning district from 9,700 to 3,500 acres, requiring most new projects to undergo full permitting. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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  202. Washington News item

    Microsoft CEO: We 'have to earn that permission’ to build data centers from communities - Yahoo Finance. Microsoft CEO Nadella says companies must earn community permission to build data centers, outlining Microsoft's community first approach. Yahoo Finance, 2026-09-25. Yahoo Finance national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WA

  203. Wisconsin News item

    Western WI resident: End the $2 billion tax giveaway for data center construction now - Up North News. Wisconsin activists rally to end $2 billion sales tax exemption for hyperscale data center construction; legislator supports campaign. Up North News, 2026-09-25. Up North News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WI

  204. Wisconsin News item

    Data center becomes center of debate in congressional district race - Yahoo. Wisconsin 3rd district candidates debate data center development and tax breaks in campaign. Yahoo, 2026-09-25. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WI

  205. Wisconsin News item

    Democrats hope data center opposition will help flip Assembly district held by GOP since 1970s. Democratic Assembly candidate in Wisconsin says data centers require ratepayer protections, environmental safeguards, and transparency. Wisconsin Public Radio, 2026-09-25. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WI

  206. Wisconsin News item

    Rep. Van Orden outlines plan to build data centers responsibly in Wisconsin - news8000.com. Rep. Derrick Van Orden outlines strict conditions for Wisconsin data center development including closed loop cooling and military base siting. news8000.com, 2026-09-25. news8000.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WI

  207. West Virginia News item

    AI advocate says tech firms overlook rural America until they need data center space - WTOV. Po Shen Loh, founder of Live, says technology companies overlook rural America until needing data center space. WTOV, 2026-09-25. WTOV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WV

  208. West Virginia News item

    Parsi unveils data center bill ahead of WV’s 2nd District race - WTAP. Democratic Congressional candidate Ace Parsi proposes Neighbors, Not Servers Act to ban new data centers pending environmental study and require local approval. WTAP, 2026-09-25. WTAP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WV

  209. West Virginia News item

    AI cloud and data center firm Nscale raises $3.36bn ahead of its IPO. AI data center company Nscale raises $3.36B pre IPO from investors including Nvidia, targeting 30B valuation. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-25. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

    WV

  210. Wyoming News item

    Cheyenne council committee backs Orchard Hills data center, recommends overruling Planning Commission - WyomingNews.com. Cheyenne City Council committee votes to approve annexation, zoning, and future land use amendment for Orchard Hills 162 acre data center, overruling Planning Commission denial. WyomingNews.com, 2026-09-25. WyomingNews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)

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