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November 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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Crawford County supervisors are torn over a proposed moratorium on data-center development, debating whether to impose rules before new projects begin.

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Crawford County supervisors weigh moratorium tied to data‑center ordinance
Supervisors debated a proposed moratorium on data‑center development that would remain in place until the county’s data‑center ordinance is adopted. Members split over whether a fixed deadline is necessary; no moratorium vote was taken.
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November 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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A proposed moratorium on hyperscale data centers in Butte-Silver Bow could reshape the future of local development as officials seek to evaluate potential impacts.

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Interim moratorium proposed on hyperscale data centers in Butte‑Silver Bow
Council Bill 2026‑03 would impose an interim zoning moratorium on hyperscale data centers in Butte‑Silver Bow and direct a study of appropriate regulations; the Judiciary Committee has been asked to review and refer the measure ahead of the Nov. 10, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.
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November 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Jefferson Hills is racing against time to establish crucial regulations for data centers before a major zoning overhaul in 2027!

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Council advances separate data‑center zoning amendment to get rules on the books quickly
Council members moved to advertise Ordinance 930, a targeted amendment to Chapter 27 to regulate data centers; staff said the ordinance is a stopgap so the borough has enforceable rules while a broader zoning rewrite is planned for 2027.
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November 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Power Before Lease: The New Data Center Reality - Cozzy Energy Solutions
**Data Center Development Now Hinges on Power Supply Before Rent** New regulations and shifting industry practices are fundamentally altering data center deals, with access to power now preceding lease agreements. Regulators and utilities are increasingly transferring the costs of new power generation, grid upgrades, and potential project cancellation to data center facilities. This marks a
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November 6, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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Madison County has taken a giant leap forward by approving the preliminary plat for a mega site that will host four cutting-edge data center buildings and an energy substation!

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Board approves preliminary plat for Madison County ‘mega site’ including four data‑center buildings
Supervisors approved the preliminary plat for Lot 1, Phase 1 of the Madison County mega site — the parcel is planned to host four data‑center buildings and an energy substation; staff said the lot contains the first four buildings and infrastructure planning is underway.
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November 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Alpena County officials are urging a pause on data center developments amid rising concerns over environmental impacts and water use—what does this mean for the future of local planning?

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Board adopts resolution encouraging local moratoria and planning for data‑center development
The Alpena County Board adopted a resolution urging local units to consider temporary moratoria and create local review frameworks for potential data‑center projects; commissioners cited concerns about water use and environmental impacts, though staff noted the county’s direct regulatory options are limited.
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November 3, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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Commissioner Michelle Shea has called for a temporary halt on data center approvals, sparking a heated debate in Butte City!

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Commissioner requests temporary moratorium on data-center approvals; committee holds the item
A communication from Commissioner Michelle Shea asked the county to prepare a temporary moratorium on data center development approvals; the committee agreed to hold the communication and noted the ordinance has been referred to the committee of the whole.
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November 3, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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Coffeyville is taking big steps toward attracting data centers with a $120,000 study aimed at optimizing power capacity—will the city choose the right developer?

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City reports $120,000 transmission-study deposit as part of data-center outreach; GRDA urges selecting a single developer
City staff said $120,000 was collected and paid to GRDA for an SPP transmission study to test power capacity for potential data centers; GRDA advised the city to pick one developer for a useful, specific study rather than aggregate proposals.
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November 2, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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Kossuth County is at a crossroads as residents voice their opinions on data centers, with decisions on a temporary moratorium now in the hands of planning and zoning.

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Kossuth County holds informational session on data centers; planning and zoning asked to draft moratorium/ordinance
At an informational meeting, supervisors heard utilities, planners and industry representatives describe grid, water and land-use issues. The board referred consideration of a temporary moratorium to planning and zoning and asked staff to draft ordinance language for later public hearings.
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November 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Jefferson County is redefining the future of data centers with new zoning rules that could reshape local industry standards and operations!

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Commission backs draft data‑center zoning rules, sets thresholds for review
Jefferson County staff introduced zoning text amendments to define and regulate data centers; the commission discussed kilowatt and water thresholds for accessory, minor and major facilities and voted to recommend the amendment with staff‑noted refinements and follow‑up work.
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October 28, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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Residents are rallying for stronger protections against massive data centers, warning that their land, water, and air are at stake as developers eye thousands of acres in Lackawanna County.

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Residents urge county to act as commissioners detail land sales and power plans
Residents and a commissioner warned that developers and utilities are assembling thousands of acres and pursuing large power projects for data centers; speakers asked the county to review municipal overlay protections and commission an emergency preparedness assessment.
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October 27, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Major updates in Westminster: deferrals for retirement villages and self-storage have ended, while the future of data centers and the first local solar project is on the horizon!

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Staff updates: deferrals ended, data‑center deferral remains, Fair Branch Solar advances
Staff reported that deferrals for several project types have expired, accessory‑dwelling‑unit amendments were approved, the separate deferral for data processing centers runs through Feb. 19, 2027, and Fair Branch Solar is proceeding to final site‑plan review after state-level changes affecting local solar rules.
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October 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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Telfair County is taking bold steps to regulate data centers, implementing a 180-day moratorium on construction while refining crucial ordinance details!

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Commission approves data‑center ordinance, adopts 180‑day moratorium and creates committee
Telfair County commissioners approved Ordinance 2026‑02 regulating data centers and simultaneously enacted a 180‑day moratorium on data‑center construction; commissioners also asked volunteers to join a new data‑center committee to refine ordinance language and oversight.
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October 25, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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‘Never Sell Yourself Out Too Early’: 17-Year-Old Jasmine Bernard Leads Memphis Fight Against Data Centers: At 17, Jasmine Bernard is already helping lead a community fight over environmental pollution, data… #EnvironmentalJustice #YouthActivism #DataCenterDevelopment #MemphisFight #ClimateAction
‘Never Sell Yourself Out Too Early’: 17-Year-Old Jasmine Bernard Leads Memphis Fight Against Data Centers
At 17, Jasmine Bernard is already helping lead a community fight over environmental pollution, data center development and the future of Memphis,… The post ‘Never Sell Yourself Out Too Early’: 17-Year-Old Jasmine Bernard Leads Memphis Fight Against Data Centers appeared first on Shine My Crown.
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October 25, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Missoula County's new study reveals alarming potential impacts of data centers on health, safety, and the environment, prompting a critical zoning moratorium.

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Missoula County posts draft study, cites health, noise and energy risks from data centers
County staff released a draft study and said the one-year interim zoning moratorium was justified; the study outlines 13 impact areas — energy, water, noise, backup generation and wildlife — and invites public comment and meetings starting Oct. 21.
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October 25, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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Onondaga County has tapped CPL to lead a crucial data center study after a competitive bidding process, promising enhanced public engagement and insights for local municipalities.

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County picks CPL for data center study after three bids; contract expected in November
Onondaga County selected CPL to perform a five‑month countywide data center study; CPL submitted the lowest credible bid ($431,595), and staff said the contract is being drafted with work to begin in early–mid November and finish about mid‑April.
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October 23, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Pittsburgh's Vice Mayor is pushing for a 45-day pause on new data center approvals, igniting a debate on the city's future development plans.

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Council votes to agendize special meeting to consider 45‑day moratorium on future data centers
Vice Mayor proposed a 45‑day moratorium on future data‑center development (phases 2 and 3); council voted to schedule a special meeting to consider an urgency ordinance, with staff noting 45 days matches the urgency ordinance allowance under state law.
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October 23, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Hampton City Council has officially halted a massive 435-acre annexation and denied plans for a controversial data center, citing community concerns and developer history.

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Hampton council abandons 435‑acre annexation, denies rezoning and variances tied to proposed data center
In a unanimous vote, Hampton council denied the rezoning and related variances and moved to abandon a 435‑acre annexation request from Calvin Center, citing community concerns and interjurisdictional issues. The action also effectively mooted a conditional‑use permit for a proposed data‑center campus.
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October 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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Fairfax City Council has appointed Zena to represent the city in a crucial new advisory group that will shape the future of data-center development in Linn County.

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Council names Zena Fairfax representative to county data‑center advisory group
The Fairfax City Council unanimously appointed a local designee to serve on a new Linn County advisory group that will study data‑center development, water and power use, and make zoning recommendations; the first meeting is expected early December.
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October 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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The Plymouth Township Zoning Hearing Board has reopened the crucial hearing for a massive data center proposal, now set to continue on November 19, 2026—what's at stake for the community?

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Plymouth Township Zoning Hearing Reopens 900 Conshohocken Road Data-center Case; Hearing Continued to Nov. 19
The Plymouth Township Zoning Hearing Board reopened the special-exception hearing on 900 Conshohocken LLC’s proposal for a data center at 900 Conshohocken Road, allowed one witness to testify on direct examination, and continued the hearing to Nov. 19, 2026, for additional testimony and cross-examination.
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October 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Blount County is hitting pause on advanced computing and data center developments to ensure thoughtful planning and community impact assessments.

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Commission forwards moratorium on advanced computing and data centers for comprehensive impact study
The Board advanced a resolution directing a temporary moratorium on advanced computing and data center development in Blount County and directed planning staff to develop a work plan and timeline for a comprehensive planning and development impact study; the motion passed unanimously in the workshop vote.
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October 19, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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Chilton County's commissioners have lifted the moratorium on data centers, acknowledging they lack the legal grounds to deny such projects—what's next for the county's tech landscape?

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Chilton County rescinds data‑center moratorium; commissioners say county lacks legal grounds to deny projects
Commissioners voted to lift a previously imposed moratorium on data centers, with the chair saying the county has 'no grounds to deny by state law' and expressing an intention to guide future siting if projects are proposed.
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October 15, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Midlothian City Council just gave the green light for Google’s Railport campus expansion, including new data centers and an on-site power plant—what does this mean for the community?

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Council approves Google Railport expansion with on-site power generation
Midlothian council unanimously approved amendments to PD 106 allowing phases 5 and 6 of the Google Railport campus and an on-site generating (OSG) plant; council and residents pressed the applicant on taxes, water use and noise mitigation.
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October 15, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Colleen Campbell is demanding transparency from county leaders about a potentially massive MTAA data-center project, raising concerns over its scale and the secrecy surrounding letters of intent.

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Resident asks commissioners for transparency on MTAA data-center plans, megawatt estimates
Colleen Campbell told the board Oct. 12 that an MTAA data-center proposal could be classified as 'hyperscale' and questioned where letters of intent have been signed and how the public will be informed about project stages and power estimates.
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October 13, 2026 at 9:35 AM