New York has enacted a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, becoming the first state to do so. This decision stems from increasing concerns regarding energy consumption, water usage, and potential community impacts. The move reflects a broader trend of growing community opposition to large-scale data center projects across the country.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a one-year statewide moratorium on new large-scale data centers via executive order, marking the nation's first statewide ban. This action is expected to be popular given widespread public opposition to data center construction, particularly for AI facilities.
A protest against planned data center developments is scheduled for Saturday in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The local community is actively opposing the projects.
DC BLOX has acquired a 23-acre property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo. However, the development of a data center on this site is not yet guaranteed, as it faces hurdles related to local permits, regulations, and state law.
Kansas lawmakers passed Senate Bill 98, which introduced new tax incentives aimed at attracting data center developers to the state. This legislative action has sparked controversy and growing concerns over data center projects in Topeka and statewide, leading 27 News to press lawmakers for answers.
DC Blox has acquired a 23-acre property adjacent to the Nashville Zoo, but construction of a data center is not guaranteed. New local regulations on data center locations are heading for a final vote, and an untested state vesting law could lead to a legal challenge over development rights. Residents are also mobilizing public attention against the project.
Kansas Senate Bill 98 was passed during the 2025 legislative session. This new law grants sales tax exemptions to data center projects that meet specific investment and operational requirements. The legislation aims to incentivize data center development within the state of Kansas.
Residents in Louisville's Rubbertown neighborhood gathered outside Metro Hall to voice their concerns about a planned hyperscale data center. Community opposition to the development is ongoing.
The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a 180-day moratorium on industrial high water use projects, including data centers, due to drought concerns and potential groundwater impacts. This pause also establishes a new review board to evaluate groundwater impacts and signifies the county's stance against accepting tax incentives from data center developers.
Country music star Martina McBride has publicly called for a pause on the development of a proposed Google data center located in Barber County, Kansas. This action signifies growing opposition and a proposal for a moratorium on the project.
Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) has implemented policies for large electrical customers, including data centers, to ensure they cover their own infrastructure costs and do not burden existing ratepayers. While there are no formal data center proposals in Loveland, Longmont is evaluating a potential 50-megawatt project, and Loveland will hold a City Council study session on data centers.
A new study examines the economic impacts of data centers, finding varied benefits based on location and operator type, and potential increases in electricity prices. The article highlights growing national opposition to data center development, including legislative efforts like Maine's vetoed statewide moratorium bill and enacted tax incentive eliminations.
The city of Fairfield, Alabama, is currently reviewing a proposal for a colocation data center. Residents have expressed concerns regarding potential environmental impacts and the facility's implications for their neighborhood.
A local non-profit organization in Henry County, Georgia, is working to preserve and restore a historic African American cemetery. The organization is raising concerns about a data center being built directly next to the cemetery, fearing the construction will disrupt the historic graves.
Experts are raising questions about the need for long-term planning regarding data center growth. Discussions should focus on resource use and the implications of facility closures.
As AI use expands, the demand for data centers increases. This video examines the growing concerns regarding the substantial water and power consumption of these facilities and the demands they place on local resources.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul enacted a year-long moratorium on large-scale data centers to study their impact on the state's energy grid. Her Republican gubernatorial challenger, Bruce Blakeman, criticized the decision, arguing it would cost jobs and that developers should provide their own power. Blakeman also proposed overturning the state's fracking ban and reopening nuclear power plants.
Data center development in North Alabama is prompting discussions and concerns regarding the long-term availability and sustainability of local resources. The growth is leading to questions about how to manage essential resources such as power and water to support the industry's expansion.
Neighbors in Lowell, Massachusetts, are expressing concerns about the quality of life impacts from an artificial intelligence facility. The video explores the tension between economic opportunities presented by AI data centers and their environmental consequences.
Hagar Township's Board of Trustees has approved a one-year moratorium on data centers. The decision allows the township Planning Commission to research the implications of data centers, particularly concerning water and noise, before considering a potential ordinance. This action follows similar moratoriums enacted by Lincoln and Niles Townships.