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Electrical Workers See Significant Gains From Data Centers
News Clip4:34Fox Business Clips·VA

Electrical Workers See Significant Gains From Data Centers

Don Slaiman of IBEW Local 26 discusses the significant economic benefits data centers provide for blue-collar workers, leading to substantial wage gains and middle-class opportunities. He highlights the union's advocacy at public hearings and the efforts of data center operators to address community concerns regarding water usage, noise, and energy efficiency. The discussion emphasizes the industry's role in creating wealth and skilled jobs.

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EquinixDigital Realty
8/30/2026
NBC Chicago goes inside an Elk Grove Village data center
News Clip2:54NBC Chicago·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

NBC Chicago goes inside an Elk Grove Village data center

NBC Chicago visited an Equinix data center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, a town known as the "data center capital of the Midwest." The report highlighted the facility's power and water consumption, noting new air-cooled technology reduces water use but may increase electricity demand. Illinois lawmakers, led by Governor Pritzker, are planning to introduce new regulations on data centers concerning power and water usage.

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Equinix
8/24/2026
Dallas council members seek new rules amid data center boom
News ClipDallas News·Dallas County, TX

Dallas council members seek new rules amid data center boom$

Dallas council members are proposing new regulations for data centers in the city, driven by the region's data center boom and concerns from residents and environmental advocates regarding water, power, noise, and land use. The city's current development code is deemed insufficient for modern hyperscale facilities, leading to a request for public hearings to update land-use classifications or create new ones.

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Equinix
8/18/2026
Dallas City Council to Review Data Center Development Rules
News ClipCandysDirt.com·Dallas County, TX

Dallas City Council to Review Data Center Development Rules

Dallas is considering new zoning rules for data centers due to growing land use concerns, particularly regarding electricity and water consumption. A city council memo requested a public hearing to amend existing regulations or create a new land-use category. This comes as data center development expands in North Texas, with projects like Equinix's facility and Crow Holdings' planned campus.

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Equinix
8/16/2026
Microsoft, Hut 8, and Equinix Commit to Updated Data Center Guidelines
News ClipTexas Border Business·Austin, Travis County, TX

Microsoft, Hut 8, and Equinix Commit to Updated Data Center Guidelines

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Microsoft, Hut 8, and Equinix have committed to complying with statewide data center guidelines in Texas. These standards aim to protect the electric grid, conserve water, respect neighborhoods, and ensure data centers bear their own costs. The Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will audit projects for compliance.

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MicrosoftEquinix
8/13/2026
Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaigns
News ClipNews-Register·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaigns

A pro-data center industry group, Oregon Connects, launched ad campaigns in Oregon to counter growing public pushback against data centers' resource demands and tax breaks. In response to these concerns, the Oregon Legislature passed a one-year pause on a data center tax incentive, and the Hillsboro City Council enacted a 120-day moratorium on new data center approvals, following a lawsuit against the city regarding tax abatements.

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MicrosoftGoogleMetaQTSEquinixAmazon
8/4/2026
Georgia Data Center Activists Alarmed by EPA's Proposed Clean Air Act Changes
News Clipledger-enquirer.com·Covington, Newton County, GA

Georgia Data Center Activists Alarmed by EPA's Proposed Clean Air Act Changes$

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to remove public notice and comment requirements for state-level air quality permits, a change that could streamline data center development but remove public oversight. This proposal alarms Georgia data center activists and environmental groups who argue it hinders community efforts to monitor pollution, citing a recent case in Newton County where public involvement led to a stop-work order for a Serverfarm data center and its power provider VoltaGrid.

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QTSEquinix
8/4/2026
Pro-Data Center Industry Group Behind Ad Campaign in Oregon, Virginia, Five Other States
News ClipRoyal Examiner·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Pro-Data Center Industry Group Behind Ad Campaign in Oregon, Virginia, Five Other States

A data center industry group, Data Center Coalition, is running pro-data center ad campaigns in Oregon and six other states to counter growing public opposition. This comes as the Oregon Legislature passed a one-year pause on a data center tax incentive, and the Hillsboro City Council enacted a 120-day moratorium on new data center approvals amid a lawsuit from an environmental group.

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MicrosoftGoogleMetaQTSEquinixAmazon
7/30/2026
Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaign in Oregon, Pa. and 5 other states
News ClipMon Valley Independent·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Pro-data center industry group behind ad campaign in Oregon, Pa. and 5 other states

A pro-data center industry group, Data Center Coalition, launched an ad campaign across multiple states, including Oregon and Pennsylvania, to counter public critiques of data centers' energy and water consumption. This comes as local governments and legislatures are increasingly considering policies to slow data center growth, with Hillsboro, Oregon, recently enacting a 120-day moratorium on new data center approvals amid a lawsuit over tax breaks.

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MicrosoftGoogleMetaQTSEquinixAmazon
7/30/2026
Pro-Data Center Ads Target Oregon, Here’s Who’s Behind Them
News ClipThe Corvallis Advocate·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Pro-Data Center Ads Target Oregon, Here’s Who’s Behind Them

A pro-data center ad campaign by Oregon Connects, funded by the Data Center Coalition, aims to improve public opinion amidst growing criticism over energy, water, and tax breaks. This comes as the Oregon Legislature passed a one-year pause on a tax incentive program and the Hillsboro City Council enacted a 120-day moratorium on new data center approvals. An environmental group also filed a lawsuit against Hillsboro over data center tax abatements.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywatermoratorium
MicrosoftGoogleMetaQTSEquinixAmazon
7/29/2026
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers - ABC News
News ClipBreaking News, Latest News and Videos·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC

Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers - ABC News

President Donald Trump announced an expanded voluntary pledge, joined by governors and electricity companies, to protect consumers from higher utility bills caused by data centers. The initiative seeks to address public concerns over increasing energy demands. Several states are enacting or considering legislation to mandate that data centers cover associated utility costs.

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GoogleMicrosoftMetaOraclexAIOpenAIAmazonEquinixDigital Realty
7/24/2026
Northern Virginia's Data Center Dominance Threatened by Shifting Public Opinion
News ClipNOTUS·Loudoun County, VA

Northern Virginia's Data Center Dominance Threatened by Shifting Public Opinion

Northern Virginia, known as 'Data Center Alley,' faces shifting public opinion due to concerns about utility bills and environmental impact, threatening its status as the world's data center capital. Local opposition and legal challenges have halted major projects like Prince William County's 'Digital Gateway,' leading to developers abandoning plans and prompting state lawmakers to enact new regulations on the industry.

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AmazonEquinixDigital RealtyCompass DatacentersQTSGoogleMicrosoft
7/9/2026
Loudoun’s Infrastructure Work Group Touted as Possible Model for Region
News ClipLoudounNow.com·Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun’s Infrastructure Work Group Touted as Possible Model for Region

Loudoun County has established an energy infrastructure workgroup to address conflicts between rapid data center growth and community concerns over related infrastructure like transmission lines and substations. Comprising county officials, utilities, data centers, and residents, the group aims to collaboratively find solutions for grid planning and substation design. This initiative follows intense community opposition and Board of Supervisors' frustration with past utility applications.

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Equinix
7/3/2026
Tech-ready data center may sprout inside vast San Jose industrial hub
News ClipThe Mercury News·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

Tech-ready data center may sprout inside vast San Jose industrial hub

Plans have been filed for a new data center at 5853 Rue Ferrari in south San Jose, California, which could house a major tech hub requiring 49 megawatts of power. The project, led by Prologis, includes an on-site electricity substation and cooling chillers. Nearby, PG&E is doubling the capacity of a substation at Equinix's request, and LS Power is developing a new energy hub in downtown San Jose to meet rising demand.

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Equinix
7/1/2026
Fisk University data center plan sparks debate in Nashville
News ClipNashville Banner·Nashville, Davidson County, TN

Fisk University data center plan sparks debate in Nashville

Fisk University's plan to build a 30-megawatt data center on its North Nashville campus is facing significant community opposition from residents and alumni concerned about environmental impacts, utility strain, and a lack of transparency. In response to growing data center development, a Metro Councilmember has introduced a zoning bill to regulate such facilities in Nashville. The university is proceeding with plans, aiming to secure power access.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
Equinix
6/2/2026
Energy challenges and solutions are focus at annual forum
News ClipLoudoun Times-Mirror·Loudoun County, VA

Energy challenges and solutions are focus at annual forum$

An annual energy and environment forum in Loudoun County focused on rising energy demand, a significant issue statewide and regionally. Representatives from data center companies, utility providers, environmental groups, and government entities participated in discussions. The event highlighted the ongoing conversation around energy challenges and solutions in the area.

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Equinix
5/31/2026
Illinois data center boom sparks local backlash and policy discussions
News ClipShaw Local·Joliet, Will County, IL

Illinois data center boom sparks local backlash and policy discussions

Communities across northern Illinois, including Joliet and Yorkville, are debating proposed multi-billion dollar data center projects. While offering significant tax revenue, these projects face strong resident opposition due to concerns over water use, energy demand, and rapid growth. Lockport has indefinitely postponed data center proposals following resident pushback, while Joliet and Yorkville approved projects despite similar opposition.

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EquinixMeta
5/30/2026
Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility
News ClipThe Des Moines Register·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion deal, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility. The acquisition is primarily driven by surging electricity demand from data centers, with NextEra planning to reopen Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant to meet this demand, partly in cooperation with Google. The transaction is subject to multiple regulatory approvals.

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GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaEquinixCoreWeaveCyrusOne
5/18/2026
NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demand
News ClipBrazil Energy Insight·VA

NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demand

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a $66.8 billion merger, forming one of the world's largest electric utilities. This consolidation aims to accelerate power infrastructure development to meet the surging electricity demand from AI-driven data centers, particularly in key regions like Northern Virginia. The deal is contingent on various regulatory approvals.

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GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaEquinixCoreWeaveCyrusOne
5/18/2026
NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition
News ClipFox Business·VA

NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition

NextEra Energy announced a $66.8 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, a strategic move to address the anticipated surge in electricity demand from the AI boom and data centers, especially in Northern Virginia's "Data Center Alley." The deal, which aims to create the world's largest regulated utility, is subject to approval from federal and state regulators.

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AmazonMicrosoftGoogleMetaEquinixCoreWeave
5/18/2026