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News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·AR

Regulators back faster power for AI centers$

Federal regulators have ordered regional grid operators to accelerate the connection process for large energy users, particularly AI data centers, to the national electric transmission system. This decision aims to support the fast-growing AI sector while addressing concerns about the immense power demand of these facilities. Data centers will be responsible for the full cost of any necessary grid upgrades.

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Google

6/19/2026

News ClipFOX16.com·Conway, Faulkner County, AR

Entergy addresses data center concerns in Conway community meeting

Entergy Arkansas officials met with Conway residents to address concerns about a proposed 300-acre data center, estimated at $1 billion. The discussion focused on the project's impact on the state's power grid and electric rates. Entergy clarified that any agreement would require approval from the Arkansas Public Service Commission and highlighted potential benefits and ongoing regulatory steps.

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6/11/2026

News ClipLittle Rock Public Radio·Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR

Little Rock City Board passes data center ordinance

The Little Rock City Board unanimously passed an ordinance to regulate data centers, imposing requirements for noise, landscaping, and utilities. This regulatory action follows plans by Google to build a significant data center near the Port of Little Rock, a project that has drawn considerable public opposition due to concerns over environmental impact, energy consumption, and noise. The new ordinance specifically prohibits the use of groundwater or drinking water for data center cooling.

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Google

6/3/2026

News ClipMagnolia Reporter·AR

Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas Explained -- Understanding the data center boom and debate

Data center projects across Arkansas are facing increasing public scrutiny and calls for local regulations despite being hailed as an economic boon. While companies like Google, AVAIO Digital, and Serverfarm are advancing with significant developments, residents and local officials are raising concerns about environmental impacts, resource consumption, and lack of public input. Proposed regulations and even a moratorium are being discussed in Pulaski County and Little Rock to address these issues.

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Google

5/23/2026

News ClipTalk Business & Politics·AR

Entergy chief says ‘new nuclear’ could come to Arkansas

Entergy Corporation is exploring new nuclear energy options in Arkansas to meet a projected tripling/quadrupling of electricity demand by 2050, partly driven by data centers. Entergy Arkansas pledged that new data centers, like those from Google and AVAIO Digital, will pay their "fair share plus" of incremental and existing grid costs, totaling $7 billion across the four-state system. The company is also constructing three new power plants in the state to increase generation responsibly.

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Google

5/5/2026