Data center developers are facing significant community opposition, leading to the stalling or withdrawal of projects valued at over $170 billion. Between January 2024 and May 2026, at least 46 proposed AI data center projects across 20 states encountered roadblocks…
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State governors who actively sought to attract artificial intelligence data centers by offering tax breaks, expedited permitting, and job creation promises are now reversing course, implementing stricter regulations in response to growing local concerns.
The rapid expansion of data centers across the United States is creating significant electricity demands, prompting concerns about increased utility costs for residential and small business customers, as well as substantial health and climate impacts due to reliance on fossil…
Indianapolis and the surrounding Marion County have enacted a moratorium on the construction of new data centers, effective until the end of 2027. This decision by the Department of Metropolitan Development aims to provide a window for further study…
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has enacted new regulations targeting the proliferation of large data centers, a move that directly impacts the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure within the state.