Sunday Reads: March 29

This edition of "Sunday Reads" from The Electric compiles several significant developments concerning data centers across the United States. Key reports include Bloomberg's coverage of Meta's investment in seven gas plants to power its largest data center, highlighting the energy demands of the industry. Additionally, Wired reports on a proposed bill from US Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at halting data center construction, signaling growing federal scrutiny and potential legislative intervention in the sector. In South Dakota, new data center restrictions have been signed into law, according to RouteFifty, following a failed push for incentives, indicating a shift in state policy towards regulating growth. Meanwhile, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution details a new court challenge against a data center expansion project by Georgia Power, suggesting ongoing legal and opposition battles in regions experiencing rapid data center development. Wisconsin Public Radio also notes increasing competition over the construction of Wisconsin's power grid as data centers surge, underscoring the broader impact on local infrastructure and utility planning.