Scottsdale Advances Water-Use Ordinance, Reviews Data Centers
Scottsdale City Council advanced a large-water-user ordinance initiative as Mayor Lisa Borowsky led a review of data-center development standards.
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Zephyrhills adopts one-year moratorium on data-center development
The Zephyrhills City Council gave final approval June 22 to a one-year pause on data-center permits, rezonings and site-plan approvals while officials review land-use rules and utility demands.
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Box Elder County says data-center referendum challenges cannot go to voters
The county attorney determined that referendum applications challenging Resolutions 26-11 and 26-12 target administrative actions that are not subject to referendum under Utah law.
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Coffeyville continues data-center review and plans August public information session
Coffeyville officials say discussions about possible future data-center development remain preliminary, with an explanatory video and public information session planned for the first week of August.
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Trinidad data-center debate keeps grid safeguards and water concerns in focus
Henderson County commissioners backed future data-center development near Trinidad only if enforceable safeguards protect grid reliability and shield local ratepayers from added costs.
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Lakeland approves temporary data-center moratorium in 4-3 vote
Lakeland commissioners approved a temporary pause on data centers and large-load customers as the city reviews land-use and utility rules.
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Quantm Group to Refile Allentown Data Center Proposal After Opposition
Quantm Group plans to refile a proposed data center at 2401 W. Emaus Avenue after Allentown residents raised concerns about the project.
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Hayward Tightens Rules for Future Data-Center Projects
Hayward now requires major permits, environmental review and public hearings for new data centers as two large projects remain under construction.
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Knightstown-area data center advances after Henry County zoning vote
Henry County commissioners voted 2-1 on Jan. 28 to approve planned-unit-development zoning for a proposed data center near I-70 and State Road 109 outside Knightstown.
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Galloway Township Gives Final Passage to Temporary Data-Center Moratorium
Galloway Township recorded final passage of an ordinance creating a temporary moratorium on data centers, alongside a separate redevelopment ordinance for US Homes, LLC.
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San José Moves Toward Environmental Rules for Future Data Centers
A San José committee recommended uniform standards for future data centers, covering energy, water, generators, emissions, noise and public notice.
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Fort Worth Council to Consider Data-Center Moratorium Process Aug. 11
Fort Worth will continue developing data-center regulations as the City Council prepares to consider a moratorium process on Aug. 11, 2026.
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San Antonio council members seek pause on new data centers
Three San Antonio council members want a temporary pause on new data-center plans and permits as Texas imposes new conditions on grid connections.
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Nashville Moves to Acquire Zoo-Area Site Targeted for Data Center
The Metro Council authorized eminent domain proceedings for a 23-acre property beside Nashville Zoo, where DC Blox proposed a data-center campus.
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DOE Draft Says U.S. Grid Needs Major Transmission Expansion as Data-Center Demand Grows
A new Department of Energy draft study identifies rising electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and large industrial loads as a pressing reason to expand the nation’s transmission system.
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Eagan Data-Center Debate Continues as Oppidan Targets December 2026
Oppidan expects its approved Eagan data center to be fully occupied and operational by December 2026 as the city reviews future data-center rules.
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North Richland Hills weighs bond priorities as zoning talks continue
A 31-member resident committee has recommended projects for a possible November 2026 bond election as the city also reviews data-center zoning rules.
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Annville officials continue developing zoning rules for data centers
Annville Township’s next listed planning-commission meeting is Aug. 10, 2026, as officials continue discussing zoning rules for data-center development.
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Sidney continues preparations for Amazon Web Services data center on Millcreek Road
Sidney’s June 24 project FAQ identifies the AWS data-center site, a May grading permit, utility agreements and tax-related arrangements.
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North Tonawanda extends moratorium on cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers
North Tonawanda extended its temporary moratorium on permits for new cryptocurrency-mining and data-processing centers for 12 months while the city develops zoning amendments and a regulatory framework.
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Brookville redevelopment review continues as Reservoir Hill sewer extension advances
Brookville’s redevelopment board remains focused on the sewer extension to Reservoir Hill as additional issues emerge during installation. County planning officials list public meetings for Aug. 12 and Aug. 19, 2026.
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Mendocino County supervisors move toward data-center moratorium
Mendocino County supervisors moved toward a policy that could pause or restrict future data-center development, before any project had been publicly proposed in the county.