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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about AWS data center developments across 3 states, including MD, MS, OH.

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moratorium100%

opposition75%

zoning75%

government75%

environmental50%

electricity50%

legal25%

announcement25%

News ClipThe BayNet·Calvert County, MD

Candidate Guide: Every Calvert County Commissioner Candidate’s Stance On Data Centers

Data center development has become a central and highly debated issue in Calvert County, Maryland, influencing the 2026 Board of County Commissioners election where several incumbents lost due to their stances on these projects. Candidates across the political spectrum are now largely opposing large-scale data center projects, highlighting concerns about environmental impacts, infrastructure, and transparency. A previously proposed moratorium on data centers was rejected by the former board, further fueling public discontent.

opposition moratorium environmental government zoning

8/10/2026

News ClipCircleville Herald·Commercial Point, Pickaway County, OH

Commercial Point Village Council enacts 18-month data center moratorium

The Village of Commercial Point Council has enacted an 18-month moratorium on data center development after a 5-1 vote. This decision follows strong public opposition and concerns about the impacts of data centers on residential areas. The moratorium aims to provide the community and council time for organizing and comprehensive planning.

zoning opposition environmental government legal moratorium

5/7/2026

News ClipThe Clarion-Ledger·Jackson, Hinds County, MS

New development could change how data centers are powered. What to know

PraCon Global Investment Group has requested Mississippi regulators to confirm that private, on-site power generation for data centers is not a public utility, aiming to allow AI industrial campuses to build off-grid power sources. This move could significantly impact utilities like Entergy and Southern Company. Concurrently, Jackson City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on new data center development to study impacts.

electricity government moratorium announcement

Compass Datacenters

4/22/2026

News ClipThe Southern Maryland Chronicle·MD

Maryland Data Centers Test Local Planning in St. Mary, Calvert & Charles

Maryland counties are grappling with the rapid growth of data centers, driven by AI and cloud computing. Calvert County is considering a 24-month moratorium on data center approvals due to community concerns about power, water, and land use. Charles County has advanced strict zoning regulations for future data centers. Both counties and the state are facing increasing strain on the electricity grid.

moratorium zoning electricity opposition

Amazon

3/17/2026