New York Pauses State Permits for Large Data Centers
New York paused certain state permits for large data centers while officials review grid, water, environmental and ratepayer risks statewide.
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PNM-Blackstone acquisition pushed to 2027 after $400M stock sale voided
New Mexico regulators voided a $400 million stock sale tied to the proposed PNM-Blackstone acquisition, which now has a May 31, 2027 timeline.
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Gilbert weighs data-center rules before any new applications
Gilbert is reviewing proposed data-center zoning rules focused on power, water, noise, setbacks, screening and future neighborhood impacts.
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Parma water-right record lists active municipal groundwater authorization
Parma, Idaho — A July 28 state water-right record lists the city’s active municipal groundwater authorization, but it does not announce new construction, rate or service changes.
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Corpus Christi water and wastewater rates could add $4.35 a month in 2027
Corpus Christi’s proposed FY 2027 water and wastewater rates could add an average $4.35 a month to residential bills starting Jan. 1, 2027, if approved.
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Missouri City Names Allen Bogard Interim City Manager
Missouri City named Allen Bogard interim city manager after Angel Jones’s July 10 departure; he will oversee continuity, utilities, growth, budgeting and development.
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Larimer County Seeks Business Input Before Setting Data Center Rules
Larimer County is seeking business input through July 31 as officials study data-center rules, while Fort Collins weighs possible water, power and zoning impacts.
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Colorado Springs rejects Project Taurus appeals; City Council option remains
The Colorado Springs Planning Commission rejected five Project Taurus appeals July 23. An eligible appellant can still ask City Council to review the decision.
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Aurora says more than 10% of tested water samples exceeded lead level
Aurora says more than 10% of 100 household tap-water samples exceeded the EPA lead action level, prompting continued testing and replacement planning.
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Salem council gets informational briefing on proposed Mill Creek data center
Salem’s proposed Oakline at Mill Creek data center remains unapproved after a July 27 council briefing on its review path and unresolved impacts.
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El Paso adopts data-center framework with more public review
El Paso City Council adopted a framework for future hyperscale data centers, but permits, standards and ratepayer protections still need follow-up action.
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Garland’s Proposed Budget Would Raise Average Utility Bill by $7.13
Garland’s proposed FY 2026-27 budget could add about $7.13 to the average monthly residential utility bill, with final rates still pending.
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Waco residents can review the city’s 2025 drinking-water report
Waco’s 2025 water report says the city met drinking-water standards, had no E. coli or MCL violations, and reported estimated system water loss of 6.6%.
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Cape Coral sends $596,144 Yacht Club gas proposal back
Cape Coral City Council sent a proposed $596,144 natural-gas extension back for cost and funding answers before deciding whether the Yacht Club project advances.
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Trump Expands Voluntary AI Pledge as Power-Bill Questions Remain
A voluntary pledge asks AI data centers and utilities to absorb related power costs, but enforceable tariffs and state decisions will determine household impact.
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Hillsborough County authorizes up to $650M for utility borrowing
Hillsborough County authorized interim borrowing for water and sewer projects, including the South County One Water Campus, without approving a rate hike.
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Raleigh utility bill payment fee: 3% processing charge starts Sept. 1—what residents can do instead
Raleigh NC – Starting Sept. 1, the City of Raleigh will add a 3% processing fee to many utility-bill payments made by card or certain digital wallets.
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Colorado Springs City Council set to consider new stormwater enforcement rules—and a Marconi Heights zoning map tweak for a water-tank site
Colorado Springs City Council meets July 14 to consider stormwater “PCMs” rules and a Marconi Heights zoning change for a Utilities water-tank site.
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Forest Lake 2026 water and sewer rates: effective Jan. 1, 2026
Forest Lake’s 2026 water and sewer rates take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Find the official schedules and learn how quarterly charges and usage prices are built.
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Fontana City Council adopts sewer-fee authority, routes charges to tax bills
Fontana CA – On July 14, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1993 and Resolution No. 2026-070, routing sewer charges onto San Bernardino County property-tax bills.
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BGE asks Maryland regulators for a $156 million electric rate hike—what it could mean for Baltimore bills and when you can weigh in
Baltimore residents on BGE electric service: the utility filed a Maryland PSC base-rate case (Case 9888) seeking about $156.1M and ~$8/month—rates are frozen.
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Fremont Utility Board reviews 5th Street GPR, lead-line consulting & rate first reads
Fremont’s Utility & Infrastructure Board reviewed 5th & Howard GPR, John C. Fremont Park fiber link, and first readings for 2026–27 utility rates.