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Local leaders are demanding thorough studies on energy and noise impacts before the county approves funding for the Las Vegas Sphere, warning of potential gridlock and rising costs for residents.

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Residents and environmental advocates press county for electricity, transit and noise studies for Sphere proposal
Environmental and neighborhood speakers told the council the project needs detailed studies on electricity demand, utility costs, transit and noise before the county commits public funds.
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September 26, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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November 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Councilmember Volke's bold proposal to ban new data centers in Anne Arundel County sparks a heated debate on balancing community welfare with technological growth.

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Council weighs moratorium and work group after debate over new data centers
Sponsor proposed removing 'data center' as an allowed use (a ban) but the administration offered an amendment creating a time‑limited moratorium (through Jan. 31, 2028) and a broadly composed work group to study siting, water and energy impacts, mitigation and code changes; staff and industry stakeholders support a pause to craft county‑specific safeguards.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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Cocke County has taken a bold step by implementing a one-year moratorium on data centers and lithium-ion battery storage to assess their impact on local resources and safety.

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Cocke County enacts one-year moratorium on data centers and battery storage
The Cocke County Commission voted June 15 to impose a one-year moratorium, through June 30, 2027, on 'data center facilities' — a definition that includes lithium-ion battery storage — to allow study of zoning and public-safety impacts.
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June 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Tulare residents are raising alarm bells over the potential impacts of AI and data centers, urging the council to take a closer look before it's too late.

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Tulare council to hold staff-led study session on data centers after weeks of public concern
After dozens of residents raised worries about water use, noise and electric rates, Tulare's council unanimously directed staff to prepare a public study session and workshop on data centers, aiming for a roughly 90-day timeline and options that include staff research and expert panels.
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September 22, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Missoula is at a crossroads as a public forum dives deep into the explosive growth of AI data centers and their potential impact on our community's land, utilities, and environment.

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Missoula forum examines rise of AI data centers and local impacts
A City Club Missoula forum brought county staff, a tech CEO and a scientist to discuss the growth of AI-driven data centers, the local moratorium and a county study on zoning, energy and water impacts.
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September 15, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Summit Council stands firm against data centers, adopting a clarifying ordinance to protect energy resources and community well-being.

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Summit reaffirms ban on data centers, adopts clarifying ordinance
The council adopted ordinance 26-3393 to clarify language and reaffirm Summit's prohibition on data centers, citing energy, water, and noise impacts. Supporters urged regional coordination; councilmembers discussed possible future language on electrical capacity and noise.
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July 30, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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The CURB board's recent vote to pause funding for data center projects until 2027 raises crucial questions about energy and water usage that could impact local communities.

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Board adopts moratorium on funding projects that support data centers through Dec. 31, 2027
Citing concerns about energy, water and local costs, the board approved a policy recommendation to pause funding of projects that support data centers until Dec. 31, 2027 to allow further study and coordination with state workgroups.
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July 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Desert Hot Springs just hit pause on new data centers for over 22 months to tackle crucial water, power, and land-use issues—what does this mean for the community's future?

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Desert Hot Springs extends data‑center moratorium 22 months and directs staff study
The City of Desert Hot Springs unanimously extended an urgency moratorium on new data centers for 22 months to allow the city to develop regulations addressing water, power and land‑use impacts, and directed staff to study impacts with partner agencies.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Angels Camp has hit the pause button on data center approvals until 2027, raising questions about energy use and public costs—what does this mean for the community?

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Angels Camp council extends moratorium on data centers through August 2027
The Angels Camp City Council adopted Ordinance 560 on Sept. 15, 2026, extending a moratorium on approvals for data centers in city limits through Aug. 17, 2027, citing pending state bills and a need to develop local standards for energy, environmental review and impacts on utilities.
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September 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Community voices are raising alarms as proposed data centers threaten to siphon off vital water and electricity resources, potentially driving up utility costs for local residents.

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Speakers warn data centers could strain Aberdeen water and electricity supplies
Multiple commenters said data centers use large volumes of water and electricity and could worsen local utility shortages and costs; they urged disclosure, monitoring and limits in any ordinance.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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The DAQ has granted final permits for Amazon's data center and Duke's bridge-power project, focusing on the emissions from emergency backup generators—find out why this matters!

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DAQ: Amazon data-center air permit centers on emergency backup generators, agency explains emissions calculation
DAQ staff said the Amazon data-center permit and an associated Duke bridging-power permit were evaluated as emergency-generator sources; potential emissions were calculated under emergency-engine guidance and DAQ said actual run-times should be minimal.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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Fremont County residents are raising alarms as plans for a new data center could threaten vital local resources and change the landscape forever.

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Fremont County hears residents, lawmaker warn data centers could strain local water, power
County commissioners spent a large portion of Tuesday's meeting hearing residents' concerns and a state lawmaker's view on a proposed data center near Lysite, focusing on water permits, electrical impacts, zoning and possible bonding or environmental review requirements.
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September 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Commissioners in Rockbridge County are raising alarms over potential water and energy issues as they explore the future of data centers in the area.

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Commission opens talking points on data centers; flags water and energy concerns
Commissioners discussed preliminary concerns about data centers — including water consumption, energy, noise and siting — and suggested forming a committee or considering a moratorium while staff researches policy options and compatibility with the comprehensive plan.
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September 11, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Moreno Valley councilmembers are considering a moratorium on large AI data centers after overwhelming public concern about their environmental impact and infrastructure demands.

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Moreno Valley council signals move toward moratorium or ban on AI data centers after packed study session
After a lengthy presentation and more than two hours of public comment on Sept. 8, Moreno Valley councilmembers signaled consensus to direct staff to return with an agenda item proposing a moratorium or full ban on large AI data centers, citing water, energy and equity concerns.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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A resident's alarming claims about a nearby data center's massive power use, water consumption, and constant noise have Trenton officials on high alert.

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Resident raises concerns about nearby data centers' power, water and noise impacts
A long-time resident urged the council to monitor proposed data-center development in neighboring Gibraltar, saying she was told a facility could use 100 megawatts of power, 600 gallons of water per day, and create continuous noise; the council said it will monitor the situation and noted related litigation in Gibraltar.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Littleton's Sustainability Committee is raising crucial questions about the impact of proposed data centers on local utilities and the need for transparency—could this change the future of the town?

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Sustainability committee flags water, power and transparency concerns as Littleton considers data‑center proposals
Committee members said Littleton needs clearer data about electricity demand, cooling methods and water impacts before the town takes a position on possible data centers; members urged transparency from developers and coordination with the Light & Water department and regional authorities.
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September 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Residents of Palm Springs are raising their voices against data centers, warning of their massive water and energy demands while pushing for a ban to protect their community.

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Residents urge Palm Springs to ban data centers, citing water, energy and neighborhood impacts
During public comment, more than a dozen residents urged the council to adopt a moratorium or ban on data centers, raising water-use, heat-island, noise and limited job-creation concerns; others warned against broad definitions that could capture smaller operations.
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August 30, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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A Joliet resident's alarm over a canceled transmission agreement for a massive data center raises urgent questions about energy needs and infrastructure risks.

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Resident tells council ComEd canceled data‑center transmission agreement; raises concerns about scale and energy use
A Joliet resident told the council that ComEd filed to cancel a transmission service agreement with a developer for a large proposed data center, and warned the project’s planned energy draw could be significant — claims the council did not formally rebut during the meeting.
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August 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Gray Council has enacted a 180-day moratorium on data centers to assess their impact on vital infrastructure, sparking heated public debate and concern.

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Gray enacts 180‑day moratorium on data centers as council weighs infrastructure impacts
Council adopted a temporary moratorium (retroactive to July 14, 2026) on new data centers to give staff time to examine potential energy, infrastructure and environmental impacts; public commenters supported the pause.
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August 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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Residents are demanding transparency and a temporary moratorium on a proposed data center near Bernett Road due to concerns over energy demands, environmental impacts, and the lack of public information.

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Residents urge Greene County to consider moratorium and transparency around proposed data center
Three residents asked the Greene County Board of Commissioners to consider a temporary moratorium and public review before any data center project near Bernett Road proceeds, citing potential electricity, water and wastewater impacts and concerns about secrecy and NDAs.
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August 21, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Jackson County is hitting the pause button on new data centers for a year to study their energy and water use, aiming to draft smarter regulations for the future.

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Jackson County adopts one‑year moratorium on new data centers to study energy, water and zoning impacts
After public comment and staff presentation, the Jackson County Board adopted a one‑year moratorium on new data center development (effective Aug. 18, 2026–Aug. 18, 2027) to allow expert briefings, utility input, and planning‑board review before potential regulations are drafted.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Virginia Beach is weighing new regulations for data centers, debating everything from energy caps to noise limits as they seek to balance growth and community impact.

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Planning staff briefs commission on data‑center policy options as jurisdictions weigh moratoria and standards
Staff told the Planning Commission that data centers range from small municipal server rooms to hyperscalers and proposed tools — conditional use permitting, caps on megawatts, noise studies, closed‑loop cooling and technology overlay zones — while commissioners discussed moratoria and site visits.
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August 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM