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Residents are demanding Lane County hit pause on new data centers, fearing for their water supply and pushing for transparency against shady agreements.

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Speakers urge Lane County to ban or pause large data centers amid water and transparency concerns
Multiple public commenters called for a moratorium on large AI/data center projects, citing high local water use, nondisclosure agreements and impacts on energy costs; speakers asked the board to limit subsidies and require public notice.
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November 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Residents in Spokane County are demanding stricter regulations on large data centers, citing urgent concerns over groundwater protection and transparency in water and energy usage.

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Residents demand clearer groundwater testing, transparency for proposed data centers
Public commenters urged Spokane County to require enforceable baseline groundwater studies, independent technical review and public disclosure of full electricity and water build‑out for proposed large‑load data centers, warning residents should not bear the financial or environmental uncertainty.
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November 4, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Chester County's workshop revealed critical concerns about water and electricity use for data centers, sparking calls for greater transparency and a proposed moratorium extension until April 2027.

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County workshop flagged water, electricity and transparency concerns for data centers; staff recommended moratorium extension to April 30, 2027
An Oct. 27 workshop included presentations from Upstate Forever, Catawba Riverkeepers and Duke Energy highlighting uncertainties about water use, on‑site power, and utility capacity for data centers. Planning staff said amendments and another workshop were planned and recommended extending the moratorium on data center approvals through April 30, 2027.
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November 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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Residents are rallying for their council to take a stand against the controversial Central Maine Power transmission project, citing concerns over mixed messages and reliability.

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Residents press council to adopt resolution opposing CMP transmission project; intervenor testimony deadline nears
Representatives from Alliance for Responsible Infrastructure urged the council to adopt a resolution opposing Central Maine Power's proposed transmission corridor, arguing CMP's filings conflate equipment maintenance and future load forecasts; councilors asked staff to draft a resolution for Nov. 9 consideration.
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October 31, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Enbridge Gas is set to enhance transparency and customer protections with a groundbreaking settlement that includes detailed reporting and new environmental guidelines.

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Settlement would expand IRP reporting, impose shut‑in guidelines and new environmental reporting
Under the stipulation, Enbridge would file enhanced IRP variance and an annual WEXPRO report, implement shut‑in guideline letters and reinstate well‑certification and methane studies — all intended to improve transparency and customer protections.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Commissioners are raising crucial questions about how Enbridge's acquisition costs will impact your energy bills—will you be paying more in the near-term?

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Commission questions Enbridge on allocating acquisition costs to existing production
Commissioners probed whether the Pianz III purchase price will be allocated to existing producing wells and how that affects near‑term costs for ratepayers; Enbridge and the division said acquisition costs will be spread over proven developed producing volumes and new production is expected to be cheaper over time.
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October 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Eugene just took a bold step towards energy transparency by mandating home energy scores for all listed properties—could this transform the real estate market?

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Eugene council adopts ordinance requiring home energy scores on listed houses
The Eugene City Council voted 6–1 on Oct. 28, 2026, to adopt an ordinance requiring sellers to disclose a U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Score when a dwelling is listed for sale; staff said the measure takes effect six months after adoption and includes exemptions and assistance for low‑income sellers.
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October 30, 2026 at 4:38 AM
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Witness Robert Curran faced tough questions at the Colorado PUC about the utility's complex cost allocation framework for large-load customers, emphasizing the need for transparency and accuracy in modeling.

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Company witness Robert Curran defends encompass/recap methodology for large-load cost allocation
Public Service Company witness Robert Curran told the PUC that the utility's revised framework uses Encompass to identify incremental generation capital and fixed-revenue requirements, Plexos to estimate incremental production costs, and Recap to validate portfolios; commissioners pressed the company on counterfactuals, excess capacity allocation, and transparency for interveners.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Witness Robert Curran faced tough questions at the Colorado PUC about the utility's complex cost allocation framework for large-load customers, emphasizing the need for transparency and accuracy in modeling.

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Company witness Robert Curran defends encompass/recap methodology for large-load cost allocation
Public Service Company witness Robert Curran told the PUC that the utility's revised framework uses Encompass to identify incremental generation capital and fixed-revenue requirements, Plexos to estimate incremental production costs, and Recap to validate portfolios; commissioners pressed the company on counterfactuals, excess capacity allocation, and transparency for interveners.
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October 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Data centers are igniting fierce debates in Utah County over water, energy use, and community rights—are they worth the cost?

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Data centers spur protests and local debate in Utah County over water, power and incentives
Hosts described county planning efforts to regulate data centers after local meetings drew protesters; they highlighted concerns about water and energy use, noise from backup generators, and whether municipalities should grant incentives or special deals to large data-center projects.
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October 27, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Health advocates are pushing Portland to adopt new building standards that promise cleaner air and vital protections for renters—could this be the change we've been waiting for?

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Health groups and tenant advocates press Portland to pass building standards for cleaner air and renter protections
Medical professionals, public-health groups and tenant advocates told the committee the ordinance would protect health — citing indoor air risks from gas appliances and the value of energy-cost transparency for renters — and urged adoption with tenant-protection guardrails.
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October 22, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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A developer promises to limit shadow flicker to under 30 hours a year, but experts question the lack of a concrete operational plan to back it up.

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Board hears applicant commitment to curtailment but no operational plan provided
The application narrative promises curtailment to keep shadow flicker under 30 hours per year, but the witness and staff said they found no operational curtailment procedures or monitoring plan in the record.
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October 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Maryland staff are pushing for crucial changes in gas planning, including annual compliance plans and detailed system maps, to boost transparency and support electrification efforts.

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Staff urges annual plans, system maps and stakeholder workshops to guide NPAs and pilots
State staff witnesses recommended practical steps — annual or four‑year compliance plans, maps identifying high‑peak and low‑throughput sections, and semiannual stakeholder workshops — to make gas planning more transparent and to identify sites for electrification or NPA pilots.
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October 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
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Fluvanna County residents are demanding answers about critical gaps in a recently approved energy project, raising urgent questions about water supply, pipeline routes, and noise impacts.

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Residents say board approved power project without resolving water, pipeline and noise questions
Public commenters at the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors meeting urged the board to disclose what it knew when it approved a large power project and to demand missing technical analyses on water supply, transmission easements and noise monitoring before construction proceeds.
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October 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Residents are questioning if the touted 663 MW capacity of the new wind farm is a reality or just a misleading figure, sparking a heated debate over its true economic impact.

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Debate over 663 MW nameplate, accredited output and tax receipts dominates economic portion of 4 Creeks hearing
Developers said the project’s 663 MW is nameplate capacity and property taxes are assessed on installed capacity; residents disputed accredited output and whether projected tax and job benefits will flow to local districts.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:07 AM
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A mysterious 300 MW power generation proposal is raising eyebrows in Leavenworth County, as residents demand clarity on its potential impact and hidden ties to the controversial Bluestem project.

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Residents and commissioners press for answers after filings suggest on‑site power generation tied to Bluestem
Public commenters and a commissioner urged the Leavenworth County Board to clarify whether Project Bluestem includes on‑site power generation after public filings showed a 300‑megawatt connection request; callers said the filing raises environmental, transmission and transparency concerns.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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Public Service Company of Colorado emphasizes the need for focused workshops while revealing challenges in tracking energization data that could impact timely project completion.

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Public Service Company backs focused workshops but flags data constraints
Public Service Company of Colorado said the proposed rules should be practical and focused by topic; the company reported it supplied as much energization data as available but noted system limitations and potential need for manual analysis to provide more granular timing data.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Candidates clash over local control and transparency in data-center development—who should really decide the future of our communities?

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Candidates call for local control and power transparency on AI data‑center proposals
Both candidates said local communities should decide data‑center siting; John Durezki raised nondisclosure and power‑supply concerns, while Amanda McKinney demanded community‑benefit requirements and argued reliable power (including nuclear) is necessary.
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October 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Dr. Sol De Leon warns that without a standardized 20-year planning horizon, Maryland's gas utilities risk leaving ratepayers in the dark about skyrocketing renewable fuel costs.

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OPC witness urges 20‑year gas planning horizon, warns RNG and hydrogen aren’t affordable near term
OPC witness Dr. Sol De Leon told the Maryland Public Service Commission the record lacks uniform reporting on utilities’ supply and capacity procurement and urged a standardized 20‑year planning horizon, saying high costs and limited supply make renewable natural gas and hydrogen impractical near‑term options.
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October 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Customers of Excel Energy are facing unprecedented outage frequencies and extended downtime, with staff urging for enhanced transparency and reporting to tackle the growing crisis.

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PUC staff finds elevated outages at Excel Energy; recommends extended reporting through 2028
Staff reported persistent above-average outage frequency and customer minutes without power for Excel (Xcel) Energy from 2024 through mid-2026, said frequency (number of outages) is the main driver, and recommended extending quarterly outage reporting and adding feeder-level and customer-count metrics through 2028.
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September 26, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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The Louisiana Public Service Commission is facing a critical decision on Cleico's expedited application that could reshape energy capacity timelines—will transparency be sacrificed for speed?

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Commission exercises Rule 57 on Cleico application to meet MISO timeline; transparency concerns raised
Cleico asked the commission to set an expedited procedural schedule under the Lightning Initiative to meet MISO capacity deadlines; staff supported expedited handling and the commission agreed, while intervenors urged that expedited procedures not short-circuit ALJ review or public access to contract terms for large-load deals.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Colorado residents are demanding accountability from Xcel Energy as the PUC hears concerns over costly coal plant repairs and the push for cleaner energy solutions.

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PUC holds virtual public comment on Xcel Energy resource‑adequacy filing as settlement prompts scrutiny
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission heard wide public opposition Sept. 22 to Xcel Energy's request for near‑term capacity measures for 2027–28, including proposed repairs and extensions of coal units; speakers urged transparency, limits on ratepayer cost recovery, and prioritizing renewables.
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September 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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LEAP District Under Scrutiny: A Call for Federal Review - Cozzy Energy Solutions
U.S. Representative Victoria Spartz has formally requested a comprehensive evaluation of Indiana’s LEAP Research and Innovation District and related data center projects throughout the state. The request, communicated in a letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright and U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, expresses concern regarding a lack of transparency surrounding
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September 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Residents demand transparency on DataBank's energy consumption, raising concerns that the facility could use as much power as 34,000 homes!

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Residents press DataBank, Orange and Rockland for clearer figures on electricity use, potential rate impacts
Neighbors and technical speakers pressed DataBank and the board to require the DEIS to specify the project’s total electricity demand, back‑up generation capacity, and possible effects on utility rates; speakers cited a figure equal to '34,000 residences' and asked for comparative data from other projects.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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Englewood's new building electrification specialist, Michael Port, reveals groundbreaking strategies to tackle carbon emissions from buildings and boost energy transparency for residents.

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New building electrification specialist outlines energy-transparency push for Englewood
Englewood introduced Michael Port as its new building electrification specialist, who described options for a residential energy-transparency policy, incentives and outreach and noted regional DRCOG/EPA-backed funding and an Englewood-Sheridan grant application.
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September 10, 2026 at 3:11 PM