Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Aaron Ford says as governor he will pause the state’s tax breaks for new data centers to make sure Nevadans are getting their money’s worth. “Data centers are swarming into Nevada communities, draining our water, and jacking up our energy bills – and Joe Lombardo is handing them Nevadans’ tax […]
On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey […]
Elected officials in Berks County shared their thoughts on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s restrictions on proposed data centers across the state.
Gov. Josh Shapiro's new requirements for data centers don't hit the mark for those critical of industry development.
Harrisburg, Pa. — The governor has signed an order making it legally binding for data center developers to meet strict new requirements, including approval from local communities, before building in Pennsylvania.
A third facility, not officially part of Amazon’s original $12 billion investment announced in February, will bring the total project value to $18 million.
During a press conference earlier this month, Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear stood firm behind the power of his executive order he issued seeking to limit the impacts of data centers eyeing Kentucky. “The executive order is fully enforceable, and if you don’t believe it, watch me,” Beshear told reporters. “Watch what happens as we […]
Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany began his general election campaign against Democratic nominee Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley by seeking to paint his opponent as a fan of data centers. Data centers have become a source of great concern for Wisconsin voters. Crowley’s Democratic primary opponent Francesca Hong made the issue central to […]
(The Center Square) – Oracle's challenge to a power agreement that puts data center companies in charge of paying for an estimated $4 billion in new natural gas projects and $2 billion in new big power lines in both Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was dropped this week.
North Dakota lawmakers will consider a temporary ban on non-disclosure agreements for data centers and other industrial developments during a September special session. Legislative leaders also voted Monday to consider a line of credit for a stalled Military Gallery project, advance a technical correction to a property tax credit and debate two bills related to […]
