September 29, 2026
121 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.
- Pennsylvania Bill event
H.B. 2535, Providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.. H.B. 2535 went to committee in the House. 2026-09-29. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (dated by the legislature's own record of the action)
- Georgia Statement
Susan Wierman wrote reader commentary that data centers can be responsibly regulated without losing business. Said September 29, 2026, Baltimore Sun. Baltimore Sun local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Hawaii Statement
President Trump reiterated support for rapid expansion of data centers Said September 29, 2026, Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Honolulu Star-Advertiser local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Kentucky Statement
Hopkinsville resident. Jackie Lincoln expressed concerns about data center electricity and water use, noise, and impact on future generations Said September 29, 2026, Kentucky New Era. Kentucky New Era local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Nevada Statement
U.S. Representative. Rep. Dina Titus pushing Public Lands Accountability Act to ensure data center projects on public lands adhere to NEPA Said September 29, 2026, Nevada Public Radio KNPR. Nevada Public Radio KNPR local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New York Statement
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon wants communities across Central New York to be ready for data center developers Said September 29, 2026, localsyr.com. localsyr.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New York Statement
Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York. FutureWorks Commission will deliver recommendations by end of December to shape policies addressing workforce impacts of AI Said September 29, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov). Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) primary source (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New York Statement
Alan Dangour, director of climate and health at Wellcome, stated that all countries should have a right to develop including data centers, but development must balance growth with environmental protection and resource use. Said September 29, 2026, Connecting Africa. Connecting Africa local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New York Statement
Kristen O'Neill, CEO of Turin Management. Turin Management, which owns the old Remington site in Ilion, stated it is exploring both manufacturing and data center options but emphasized no data center end user is currently committed to the site. Said September 29, 2026, spectrumlocalnews.com. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- New York Statement
U.S. House Speaker. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated opposition to data centers is a Chinese psyop, characterizing widespread public pushback as foreign influence rather than genuine concern. Said September 29, 2026, Asia Times. Asia Times local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau state board director. Andy Bater notes Pennsylvania has made progress in regulating data centers including Governor Shapiro's GRID standards and PUC's large load tariff Said September 29, 2026, Farm and Dairy. Farm and Dairy local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Pennsylvania Statement
Pennsylvania state senator. Tracy Pennycuick, Republican Senator from Montgomery County, sponsored the bill. Said September 29, 2026, thecentersquare.com. thecentersquare.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Texas Statement
Johnson Controls' integrated thermal management approach can reduce non IT energy consumption by up to 50% compared with conventional cooling methods. Said September 29, 2026, uta.edu. uta.edu local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Virginia Statement
Vice Chair and Supervisor, Ashburn District, Loudoun County, Virginia. Michael Turner, vice chair and supervisor of the Ashburn District in Loudoun County, Virginia, identified six factors with highest impact on communities: noise, power, water, emissions, setback, and appearance Said September 29, 2026, localsyr.com. localsyr.com local outlet (paraphrased; said in the source itself)
- Kentucky, statewide Reference figure
Floyd County Times. EPIC has cataloged 61 generating facilities representing more than 21,000 megawatts: 21,000 MW. Kentucky, statewide, 2026. Floyd County Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- United States Reference figure
Asia Times. Communities have rallied to block nearly 120 data center projects worth $198 billion, according to Data Center Watch.: 120 projects. United States, 2026. Asia Times local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Iowa, statewide Reference figure
Bleeding Heartland. 60 percent of Iowans believe data centers will negatively impact the environment according to an Emerson College poll: 60 percent. Iowa, statewide, 2026. Bleeding Heartland local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Reference figure
uta.edu. The C3H2 AI Center will be 15,000 square feet with 8 to 10 megawatts of power capacity.: 8 to 10 MW. Dallas Fort Worth, TX, 2026. uta.edu local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Pennsylvania, statewide Reference figure
Farm and Dairy. 25 confirmed data center projects currently going through permitting process in Pennsylvania according to Department of Environmental Protection: 25 projects. Pennsylvania, statewide, 2026. Farm and Dairy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Pennsylvania, statewide Reference figure
Farm and Dairy. More than 40 proposed data center projects in Pennsylvania: 40 projects. Pennsylvania, statewide, 2026. Farm and Dairy local outlet (reported on this date) (source date; the content gives no date of its own)
- Federal News item
Meta signs on to use AI capacity at Firmus' Southeast Asia data centers. Meta signs capacity agreement to lease AI compute from Firmus' Southeast Asia data center deployments in Batam Indonesia and Malaysia, building on existing Melbourne partnership. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Google receives planning permission to expand data center in Dublin, Ireland. Google receives approval from Ireland's planning appeals body to expand its Dublin data center with 72,400 sqm building, third on Grange Castle campus, ending lengthy dispute over grid capacity and renewable power. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Global Switch to host large Nvidia Blackwell deployment at Paris data center. Global Switch selected to host one of Europe's largest Nvidia Blackwell GPU clusters at its Paris data center, mostly liquid cooled; 100 percent renewable powered with waste heat offtake beginning 2027. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Schneider gives datacenter switchgear the software defined treatment. Schneider Electric pilots software defined medium voltage switchgear with Equinix, promising faster datacenter construction and remote updates without downtime. The Register, 2026-09-29. The Register trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Lefdal Mine acquires data center development site in Norway. Lefdal Mine acquires Titan Group site in Moskog, Vestland County, Norway, planning €938 million data center expansion. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Federal News item
Samsung invests $1bn into KKR's Helix data center platform. Samsung invests $1 billion into KKR's Helix data center platform, bringing total capital raised to over $10 billion. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Alabama News item
Company Invites Brookwood Residents To Meeting On $3.2B AI Data Center - Patch. Applied Digital hosts community meeting for its planned $3.2 billion AI data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama, known as Project Highlands or Delta Forge 2, with construction to begin October 2026. Patch, 2026-09-29. Patch local outlet Also reported by Patch local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Arkansas News item
Daily on Energy: Who’s covering the costs to power a Google data center? - washingtonexaminer.com. Entergy CEO confirms Google data center in West Memphis, Arkansas will pay full power costs through Cypress Solar plant. washingtonexaminer.com, 2026-09-29. washingtonexaminer.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
California’s Data Center Rules Have Arrived: How Do These Changes Impact Developers and the Entitlement Process? - JDSupra. California's new data center laws impose requirements on developers during entitlement process, affecting development landscape. JDSupra, 2026-09-29. JDSupra local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
California and the EU tighten oversight of data center resource consumption , OilPrice - UA.NEWS. California and European Commission introduce transparency rules requiring data centers to disclose water and energy consumption. UA.NEWS, 2026-09-29. UA.NEWS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- California News item
California Enacts Seven Data Center Rules on Water and Power - findarticles.com. California Governor Newsom signed seven bills requiring data center disclosures on water and power use, establishing new utility tariffs and environmental review by January 2028. findarticles.com, 2026-09-29. findarticles.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Weld County group collecting petition signatures to block Global AI data center - Colorado Newsline. Weld County citizens group launches petitions to force referendum on Weld County commissioners' September 9 approval of Global AI's 41 acre data center project near Windsor, Colorado. Colorado Newsline, 2026-09-29. Colorado Newsline local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Critics flood Aurora council chambers to oppose new data center - Denver Gazette. Aurora city council faces packed chamber of residents opposing Trident Data Center proposal in industrial zone; city attorney notes liability risk if application meeting zoning standards is administratively denied. Denver Gazette, 2026-09-29. Denver Gazette local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Aurora considers second massive data center proposal near Aurora Highlands - Sentinel Colorado. Aurora, Colorado reviews a 1 million square foot data center proposal on 500 acres near Aurora Highlands, incomplete application; city council considers data center moratorium and evaporative cooling ban. Sentinel Colorado, 2026-09-29. Sentinel Colorado local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Colorado News item
Proposed Trident data center proposal in northeast sparks anger among residents - Sentinel Colorado. Aurora City Council heard three hours of public opposition to a proposed Trident hyperscale data center in northeast Aurora at a Sept. 28 meeting. Sentinel Colorado, 2026-09-29. Sentinel Colorado local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- District of Columbia News item
What It’s Like to Party With 600 Data Center Enthusiasts - washingtonian.com. Story on pro data center industry event in DC Penn Quarter featuring supporters; protesters also present, reflecting polarization over data center growth. washingtonian.com, 2026-09-29. washingtonian.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
Potential 2,000 plus acre data center in Osceola draws concerns from residents - Spectrum News 13. Osceola County residents express concerns about a proposed 2,200 acre hyperscale data center off Canoe Creek Road. Spectrum News 13, 2026-09-29. Spectrum News 13 local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Florida News item
2000+ Acre Canoe Creek Road Data Center in Florida Sparks Fierce Opposition from Residents - Construction Review. Canoe Creek Road data center, 2,200 acres in Osceola County, Florida, faces fierce resident opposition; Duke Energy to supply power by early 2028. Construction Review, 2026-09-29. Construction Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Southern Company (NYSE:SO) in Focus as Data Center Demand Meets Rising Yields - kalkinemedia.com. Southern Company reports rapid data center load growth in Georgia and Alabama with large contracted pipeline, while rising Treasury yields pressure utility dividend stocks. kalkinemedia.com, 2026-09-29. kalkinemedia.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Georgia News item
Debate over data center growth in Georgia heats up race for governor - Georgia Recorder. Georgia gubernatorial candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson propose contrasting data center policies ahead of election. Georgia Recorder, 2026-09-29. Georgia Recorder local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Hawaii News item
Trump, AI CEOs sign voluntary safety pact, back data center expansion. President Trump said tech executives agreed on voluntary AI safety standards and reiterated support for data center expansion. Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 2026-09-29. Honolulu Star-Advertiser local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Iowa News item
Data centers need to be regulated - Bleeding Heartland. Bruce Lear argues data centers need clear, enforceable regulations to protect Iowa's water, environment, and rural communities. Bleeding Heartland, 2026-09-29. Bleeding Heartland local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
T5 Data Centers Defends Proposed $18bn+ Grayslake Data Center amid Local Opposition - Construction Review. T5 Data Centers defends proposed $18B Grayslake data center against local opposition lawsuit and transparency allegations. Construction Review, 2026-09-29. Construction Review local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Illinois News item
AI Data Center Cooling: The Breakout Market for 3D Printed Copper? - All3DP. Article discusses 3D printed copper cooling technology for AI data centers, with forecast of doubled copper demand through 2040. All3DP, 2026-09-29. All3DP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
The Data Center Debate: Covering AI and Data Centers in Indiana - WNDU. Reporter discusses coverage of data centers and AI development in Indiana. WNDU, 2026-09-29. WNDU local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Indiana News item
Data center boom puts water, power costs and Catholic concerns on the ballot - National Catholic Reporter. Data center expansion across the United States is becoming visible as an election issue in the 2026 midterms amid concerns about water and power costs. National Catholic Reporter, 2026-09-29. National Catholic Reporter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Mercer County officials reject regulations to allow data centers next to coal fired power plant - Kentucky Lantern. Mercer County Fiscal Court unanimously rejected zoning regulations that would have allowed hyperscale data centers adjacent to a coal power plant. Kentucky Lantern, 2026-09-29. Kentucky Lantern local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Kentucky is planning before the data center power surge - Floyd County Times. Kentucky's Energy Planning and Inventory Commission issued recommendations on data center tariffs, generation planning and cost allocation before major projects lock in infrastructure. Floyd County Times, 2026-09-29. Floyd County Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Kentucky News item
Residents push back as Hopkinsville weighs future of data centers - Kentucky New Era. Hopkinsville residents challenged proposed data center regulations during planning commission hearing over setbacks, buffers, water and noise impacts. Kentucky New Era, 2026-09-29. Kentucky New Era local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Louisiana News item
Exus acquires large US solar projects from ibV Energy in data center hot spots Louisiana and Wisconsin - TradingView. Exus Renewables acquires four solar projects from ibV Energy in Louisiana and Wisconsin, in talks with data center customers for power sales. TradingView, 2026-09-29. TradingView local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maryland News item
What do data centers mean for MD commercial real estate? - Maryland Daily Record. Maryland governor establishes Data Center Task Force and commits to repeal 2020 tax exemption; state has 14 moratoriums and Harford County ban in place. Maryland Daily Record, 2026-09-29. Maryland Daily Record local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Dover-Foxcroft temporarily bans data centers. Dover-Foxcroft, Maine has adopted a 180 day temporary ban on data center applications and projects. Bangor Daily News, 2026-09-29. Bangor Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Buxton voters will decide temporary data center ban. Buxton, Maine will hold a special town meeting to vote on a temporary 180 day moratorium on data center applications. Portland Press Herald, 2026-09-29. Portland Press Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Bangor extends data center ban. Bangor extended its data center construction ban for another six months while city staff drafts regulations, amid public opposition to AI data centers. Bangor Daily News, 2026-09-29. Bangor Daily News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Maine News item
Saco extends temporary data center ban by another 2 months. Saco extended its data center moratorium for 60 days until November 28, 2026, while city staff updates code and studies infrastructure impacts. Portland Press Herald, 2026-09-29. Portland Press Herald local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Missouri News item
St. Louis data center developers promise game changing tax revenue. City officials want to make sure. TerraWatt's $3B St. Louis Armory data center agreed to community benefit deal with fines for missing tax revenue, job targets, and enforcement mechanisms. St Louis Public Radio, 2026-09-29. St Louis Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- North Dakota News item
Questions linger on data centers - journalnd.com. North Dakota communities hold public forums and establish ordinances as data center development outpaces regulatory frameworks. journalnd.com, 2026-09-29. journalnd.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nebraska News item
Wuehler Updates Lincoln County Board on First Nebraska Data Center Task Force Meeting - North Platte Post. Nebraska created a Data Center Task Force to evaluate impacts on water resources, power grid, and local infrastructure. North Platte Post, 2026-09-29. North Platte Post local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Hampshire News item
Rep. Tom Cormen: If AI doesn’t kill us - New Hampshire Union Leader. Rep. Tom Cormen argues New Hampshire should implement a data center moratorium citing AI risks, energy use, and environmental impacts. New Hampshire Union Leader, 2026-09-29. New Hampshire Union Leader local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Pallone urges FERC to shield PJM customers with strong rules for data centers - ROI-NJ. Congressman Frank Pallone urges FERC to strengthen PJM's data center rules to protect mid Atlantic ratepayers from rising electricity costs and grid strain. ROI-NJ, 2026-09-29. ROI-NJ local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New Jersey News item
Focus NJ report backs managed AI data center expansion in New Jersey - ROI-NJ. A Focus NJ report backed expansion of managed AI data centers in New Jersey as part of the state's digital infrastructure strategy. ROI-NJ, 2026-09-29. ROI-NJ primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Nevada News item
Overdose decline, public land data centers and Lake Mead changes. Democratic lawmakers seek transparency on Bureau of Land Management data center proposals across six Western states including Nevada. Nevada Public Radio KNPR, 2026-09-29. Nevada Public Radio KNPR local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
AI Data Center Boom: Can We Build It If They Come? - Bain. Bain projects $5 trillion to $6.5 trillion data center buildout adding 150 GW by 2030, nearly tripling global capacity; identifies power, chip, labor, and permitting constraints. Bain, 2026-09-29. Bain local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
Onondaga County Executive braces for data center developers to come knocking - localsyr.com. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon prepares communities for data center developers while New York's moratorium remains in effect; Loudoun County official shares best practices. localsyr.com, 2026-09-29. localsyr.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
Governor Hochul Highlights Next Steps in Nation Leading Commission to Address Impacts of AI on New York’s Workforce - Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov). New York Governor Hochul convenes FutureWorks Commission to develop AI workforce protection policies and emphasizes state's moratorium on hyperscale data center construction. Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov), 2026-09-29. Governor Kathy Hochul (.gov) primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
Ilion delays data center moratorium vote - spectrumlocalnews.com. Village of Ilion delayed a data center moratorium vote after a public hearing where residents supported the measure but called for revisions addressing environmental and utility concerns. spectrumlocalnews.com, 2026-09-29. spectrumlocalnews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
US House speaker sees AI data center worries as ‘Chinese psyop’ - Asia Times. House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed data center opposition is a Chinese psyop, but Sen. Bernie Sanders countered that 75 percent of Americans, including Republicans, legitimately oppose data centers over environmental and cost concerns. Asia Times, 2026-09-29. Asia Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
Grammy nominated EarthGang warns of data center harm in Africa - Connecting Africa. Grammy nominated hip hop duo EarthGang urged sustainable data centers in Africa or none at all at the UN General Assembly, citing resource and environmental concerns. Connecting Africa, 2026-09-29. Connecting Africa local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- New York News item
New York Faces Nearly 10 GW Data Center Boom as AI Infrastructure Spreads Across State - Vision Times. Governor Hochul imposed a statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers of 50 MW or more; 28 planned projects total 9.74 GW. Vision Times, 2026-09-29. Vision Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Data center concerns bring ratepayer rally to Ironton, Ohio - WCHS. Democratic rally in Ironton, Ohio protests data center development and criticizes Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act as inadequate protection for ratepayers. WCHS, 2026-09-29. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Husted’s data center bill would help industry, not consumers, critics say - TiffinOhio.net. Sen. Husted's federal Ratepayer Protection Act would let states consider data center grid connection standards but not require them, drawing criticism from consumer advocates and Ohio state lawmakers. TiffinOhio.net, 2026-09-29. TiffinOhio.net local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Husted's data center bill collides with campaign season politics - spectrumnews1.com. Senate Republicans push Ratepayer Protection Act to shield utility customers from data center electricity rate hikes ahead of midterm elections. spectrumnews1.com, 2026-09-29. spectrumnews1.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Google to help 25,000 veterans and military families build skilled trades careers - Ohio Tech News. Google funds veteran workforce development for skilled trades needed by data center operations. Ohio Tech News, 2026-09-29. Ohio Tech News local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio Supreme Court Rules on Three Data Center Petition Cases - Morning Ag Clips. Ohio Supreme Court rules in three data center cases that local governments must honor citizen petitions to place ballot measures on November election. Morning Ag Clips, 2026-09-29. Morning Ag Clips local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Ohio News item
Ohio lawmakers want data center deals made public - WHIO-TV. Ohio lawmakers introduced the No Secrets for Data Centers Act, a bill aimed at requiring public disclosure of data center company agreements. WHIO-TV, 2026-09-29. WHIO-TV local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
‘Not enough data or expertise’: Oklahoma lawmakers consider future of data centers - Oklahoma Voice. Oklahoma lawmakers held study on data center regulation, hearing from operators, officials and residents about water, energy and environmental concerns. Oklahoma Voice, 2026-09-29. Oklahoma Voice local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oklahoma News item
Lambda plans data center in Oklahoma. Lambda plans data center in Chouteau, Mayes County, Oklahoma, with closed loop cooling and $500 million tax commitment over ten years. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Oregon News item
Data centers proposed on federal land in Eastern Oregon, Western states. Copia proposes Charlestown Data Center on 106 acres of federal BLM land near Hermiston, Oregon; one of a dozen data centers proposed on federal land in six Western states under Trump's July 2025 executive order. OPB, 2026-09-29. OPB local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
How 1,800 Local Tradespeople Are Powering Pennsylvania's Ultimate Energy and Data Innovation Campus - Creators Syndicate. Homer City Generation reports 1,800 local tradespeople working at natural gas power plant under construction; project expected to create 10,000 construction and 1,000 permanent jobs. Creators Syndicate, 2026-09-29. Creators Syndicate local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
H.B. 2535: Providing for the public safety regulation of large load users; requiring the submission of emergency operations plans and generalized infrastructure inventories as a condition of occupancy; protecting confidential security information; and providing for enforcement and penalties.. Pennsylvania H.B. 2535, 2025-2026 Regular Session: went to committee on 2026-09-29. Matched on large load. Pennsylvania Legislature, 2026-09-29. Pennsylvania Legislature primary source (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Data Center Developer Offers $10K Checks To Skeptical Pennsylvania Residents - Bisnow. NorthPoint Development offers $10,000 household payments in $165 million community benefits package for proposed 300 MW data center in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Bisnow, 2026-09-29. Bisnow trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Pennsylvania Groups Plan Data Center Rally - eponline.com. Environmental and community groups plan October 6 rally at Pennsylvania Capitol opposing data center development in the state. eponline.com, 2026-09-29. eponline.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Pa. legislators advance ban on data center NDAs, restrict public utility status - cnhinews.com. Pennsylvania House and Senate committees advanced bills banning NDAs on data centers and preventing data center classification as public utilities. cnhinews.com, 2026-09-29. cnhinews.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Pennsylvania families offered $10,000, but many still oppose data center plan - Syracuse.com. NorthPoint Development offers $10,000 per household to roughly 4,500 families to support a 1,300 acre data center campus in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, totaling $45 million in direct payments. Syracuse.com, 2026-09-29. Syracuse.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
East Buffalo Township to vote on data center ordinance Oct. 12 - The Daily Item. East Buffalo Township scheduled to vote on data center ordinance on October 12, 2026. The Daily Item, 2026-09-29. The Daily Item local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau calls for data center moratorium - Farm and Dairy. Pennsylvania Farm Bureau calls for temporary data center moratorium to study impacts on farmland and rural communities. Farm and Dairy, 2026-09-29. Farm and Dairy local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Shapiro Addresses Shift On AI Data Centers Amid Pennsylvania Pushback - Northeast Times. Governor Shapiro shifts position toward tighter regulation of AI data centers after Pittsburgh protests and public opposition polling. Northeast Times, 2026-09-29. Northeast Times local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Pa. legislators advance ban on data center NDAs, restrict public utility status - The Daily Item. Pennsylvania House and Senate backed bills to bar nondisclosure agreements for public agencies on data centers and prevent data center classification as public utilities. The Daily Item, 2026-09-29. The Daily Item local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Pennsylvania News item
Tuesday PA Environment & Energy Articles - NewsClips: 9.29.26 - PA Environment Digest Blog. Pennsylvania House committees scheduled hearings on multiple data center bills, opposition rally planned, and DEP hearing on Homer City facility. PA Environment Digest Blog, 2026-09-29. PA Environment Digest Blog local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Tennessee News item
Pleasant View Data Center, Adult Oriented Business Zoning Sent Back for Review - Main Street Media of Tennessee. Pleasant View rejected first reading zoning amendments to restrict data centers to C4 commercial zones, citing lack of infrastructure. Main Street Media of Tennessee, 2026-09-29. Main Street Media of Tennessee local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
NAACP Warns Texas Data Center Audit Leaves Major Regulatory Loopholes, Demands Real Moratorium and Community Protections - NAACP. NAACP demands comprehensive data center moratorium in Texas and calls for tighter environmental and water regulations amid rapid expansion. NAACP, 2026-09-29. NAACP local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
How far can batteries stretch Texas transmission? - The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter. Chase Dowling of Base Power discussed why siting matters more than volume for Texas data center boom and transmission capacity. The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter, 2026-09-29. The Texas Energy and Power Newsletter local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Large Load Tariffs for Data Centers: Are They the Best Strategy for Ensuring Electricity Affordability for All? - energytech.com. Southwestern Public Service, an Xcel Energy subsidiary, filed a large load tariff with the Texas Public Utility Commission to require large electricity users including data centers to cover infrastructure costs. energytech.com, 2026-09-29. energytech.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Ken Paxton Embraces Data Centers in Texas Despite Widespread Opposition - Newsweek. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton backs data center development with conditions on power, water, and siting. Newsweek, 2026-09-29. Newsweek national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Abbott says data center permits frozen until power, water concerns addressed - KLTV.com. Governor Abbott freezes data center permits statewide pending review of power and water impacts. KLTV.com, 2026-09-29. KLTV.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Austin sued over redactions to Tesla data center water records - Yahoo. Save Our Springs sued Austin over redacted water records for a Tesla data center project; city council considers banning hyperscale data centers. Yahoo, 2026-09-29. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
AI is driving a data center power boom. Here are some of the biggest US projects being built. - Business Insider. Article reports on largest U.S. data centers being built, including Texas campus pursuing 17 gigawatts of capacity. Business Insider, 2026-09-29. Business Insider national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Zone Frontier leases land for up to 500 MW Texas data center campus - W.Media. Zone Frontier leases 4,077 acres in Potter County, Texas for up to 500 MW data center campus in partnership with HST Technologies. W.Media, 2026-09-29. W.Media local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Granbury leaders, residents spar over data center concept - FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. Granbury residents petition to recall mayor and city council over data center concept; residents walk out of city council meeting. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth, 2026-09-29. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Victoria County included in data center probe - The Victoria Advocate. Texas Attorney General investigates data center water use reporting compliance in 18 counties including Victoria County. The Victoria Advocate, 2026-09-29. The Victoria Advocate local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Rep. James Frank joins Archer County residents opposing purposed data center - News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX. Rep. James Frank says lawmakers will revisit data center siting rules during next session; supports location restrictions near homes. News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX, 2026-09-29. News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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At least 1,800 acres could be designated for solar power and batteries at Zone Frontier's Texas site. - Stock Titan. Zone Frontier leases 4,077 acres in Potter County Texas for West Texas data center campus with 200-800 acres for facilities and 1,800 acres for solar and batteries. Stock Titan, 2026-09-29. Stock Titan local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Granbury city leaders refuse to resign amid recall petitions over handling of data center proposal - CBS News. Granbury city leaders refuse recall petitions over their handling of a Knox Ranch data center and power plant proposal; residents sued in April challenging disclosure. CBS News, 2026-09-29. CBS News national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Texas News item
Colovore files to develop data center in Fort Worth, Texas. Colovore filed with Texas regulators for a 156,500 sq ft single story liquid cooled data center in Denton County, Fort Worth. Data Center Dynamics, 2026-09-29. Data Center Dynamics trade press (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Google data center lead says ‘hundreds of thousands’ of skilled trade jobs are open across the U.S. - Fortune. Google data center operations lead says hundreds of thousands of skilled trades jobs are open across U.S. data center sector. Fortune, 2026-09-29. Fortune national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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The $10.2 Billion Head Start: What Google's 396 MW Geothermal Deal Actually Bought - Substack. Google signed a 396 MW geothermal power purchase agreement with Fervo Energy, the largest enhanced geothermal systems deal ever, with an option to expand to nearly 1 GW by June 2030. Substack, 2026-09-29. Substack local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Utah News item
Removing the ‘anxiety’: Data center won’t be built at mouth of Utah canyon. Volition relocates its proposed Spanish Fork data center from canyon mouth to Stockman Flats warehouse site nearer Utah Lake. The Salt Lake Tribune, 2026-09-29. The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Spanish Fork citizens file referendum on data center amendment; county works on ordinance to bring protections. Spanish Fork residents filed referendum on Title 15 Amendment regulating data centers with onsite power; Utah County working on countywide data center ordinance. Fox 13 Salt Lake City, 2026-09-29. Fox 13 Salt Lake City local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Group Requests Public Hearing for 289 Acre Fredericksburg Data Center Project Affecting Wetlands - Northern Virginia Magazine. PowerHouse Phase II data center project in Spotsylvania County approved by planning commission; environmental groups request public hearing citing wetland impacts. Northern Virginia Magazine, 2026-09-29. Northern Virginia Magazine local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Is an AI Data Center Coming to Your Backyard? What It's Like in Retirement - Yahoo. Report finds over 3,000 operational U.S. data centers with 1,500 more coming online; seven in ten Americans oppose local data center development. Yahoo, 2026-09-29. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Residents living 200 feet from a Virginia data center reveal what it’s really like - Yahoo. Video report shows homeowners living 200 feet from a Loudoun County data center describing life next to one. Yahoo, 2026-09-29. Yahoo national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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De Pere, Milwaukee advance 1 year data center moratoriums - spectrumnews1.com. De Pere and Milwaukee planning bodies approved proposed one year data center moratoriums; both measures need final common council approval. spectrumnews1.com, 2026-09-29. spectrumnews1.com local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Here's how data centers impact Wisconsin's power grid, local revenue - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin data centers projected to drive 40 percent increase in statewide electricity demand by 2032. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2026-09-29. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Janesville City Council passes data center moratorium - news8000.com. Janesville City Council unanimously passed a one year data center moratorium. news8000.com, 2026-09-29. news8000.com local outlet Also reported by Channel 3000 local outlet (2 reports). (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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De Pere committee endorses data center moratorium, citing water burden - bnd.com. De Pere Plan Commission recommended a one year data center moratorium, requiring City Council approval in November, citing water supply concerns. bnd.com, 2026-09-29. bnd.com national outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Microsoft to ‘redirect’ data center incentive back to Mount Pleasant. Microsoft redirected $4.9 million in annual incentives to Mount Pleasant and $100,000 to the Racine County Economic Development Corporation for property tax relief. Wisconsin Public Radio, 2026-09-29. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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Report: Wisconsin could make up taxes lost to data center incentives. Wisconsin Policy Forum reports state will lose $1.5B in sales tax from data center construction 2024-2028 and $369M annually from operations; electricity demand expected to grow. Wisconsin Public Radio, 2026-09-29. Wisconsin Public Radio local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- West Virginia News item
Fall fire season begins Oct. 1 in West Virginia, limiting hours for outdoor burning - WCHS. West Virginia establishes fall fire season rules from October 1 to December 31, limiting outdoor burning to 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. and setting penalties for violations. WCHS, 2026-09-29. WCHS local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
- Wyoming News item
A nationwide campaign to stop the expansion of AI data centers stops in Cheyenne - Wyoming News Now. Cheyenne City Council approved Cox Ranch Annexation by 8-2 vote for SkyBox and ViaWest data center; national AI Data Center Revolt bus toured to raise community concerns. Wyoming News Now, 2026-09-29. Wyoming News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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National Group Rallies Against Data Centers Outside Cheyenne City Hall - Cowboy State Daily. Cheyenne City Council approved 1,260 acre data center annexation amid opposition from residents and national advocacy groups concerned about environmental and agricultural impacts. Cowboy State Daily, 2026-09-29. Cowboy State Daily local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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AI Data Center Revolt Tour Bus - Wyoming News Now. National group Humans First conducted AI Data Center Revolt tour through Cheyenne, rallying opposition to data center expansion. Wyoming News Now, 2026-09-29. Wyoming News Now local outlet (reported on this date) (reported on; the source's own date)
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