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Regina city councillor says RM of Sherwood is moving too fast on AI data centre
A Regina city councillor expressed concern that the Rural Municipality of Sherwood is rushing the approval process for a new AI data center. This signals emerging regulatory and municipal friction over how quickly AI infrastructure is being greenlit.
Policy Controversy Saskatchewan
— CBC
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Crusoe confirms Microsoft as new 900MW capacity customer at Abilene data center site
Crusoe Energy Systems confirmed that Microsoft is the new anchor customer for an enormous 900MW of capacity at its data center site in Abilene, Texas.
Deals Texas
— MSN
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Texas has the space for solar and data centers. So why the resistance?
Despite having ample space for renewable energy and data centres, Texas is experiencing growing local resistance to these major infrastructure developments.
Policy Opposition Texas
— Houston Chronicle
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Protest against AI Data Centre takes place at Sask. legislative building
A protest took place at the Saskatchewan legislative building against a planned AI data center. The demonstration underscores escalating public resistance and scrutiny regarding the power and resource demands of large-scale AI facilities.
AI Infra Opposition Saskatchewan
— CTV News
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Think-tank sues Tennessee county over data center and crypto ban, calls block unconstitutional
A think-tank is suing a Tennessee county over its blanket ban on data centers and crypto mining, arguing the block is unconstitutional and highlighting growing local legal battles over zoning.
Policy Controversy
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The World's Largest Planned Data Center Is Running Into Trouble
An analysis piece discussing how the world's largest planned data center project is running into significant trouble amid escalating local opposition and infrastructure constraints.
Cancellations Opposition
— Distilled | Michael Thomas
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Over 367GW Grid Requirements in Texas ERCOT by 2032: Navigating the AI Data Center Boom for Investors and Consumers
The Texas ERCOT grid is projected to face requirements exceeding 367GW by 2032, driven massively by the AI data centre boom.
Power & Energy Texas
— Energy News Beat
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Protesters gather, call for halt of AI data centre near Regina
Protesters gathered near Regina to demand a halt to a proposed AI data center development. This highlights the growing and significant community pushback against the rapid expansion and environmental impact of massive AI infrastructure projects.
AI Infra Opposition Saskatchewan
— MooseJawToday.com
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Data center lobby secured EU provision to keep environmental impact data confidential - report
A lobbying group representing Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta successfully secured an EU provision to keep environmental impact data for data centers confidential.
Policy Controversy
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The 10x Challenge: How AI Factories Are Redefining Energy Infrastructure
An analysis of how AI factories and hyperscale data centres are exponentially increasing power demands and reshaping global energy infrastructure.
AI Infra
— WIRED
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Physical assault at the April 16th Hanover County, VA planning commission meeting regarding data centers by a supporter of the project against a woman in opposition OPEN LETTER
An open letter on Reddit details a physical assault at a Hanover County, Virginia planning commission meeting by a data center supporter against an opponent, underscoring intense local friction.
New Builds Opposition Virginia
— /u/sandrawithrow
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Maine eyes pause on data centers
Lawmakers in Maine are considering implementing a pause on new data centre developments due to concerns over surging energy consumption.
Policy
— Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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‘Growth pays for growth’: Entergy’s Fair Share Plus model to save Louisiana customers $2.8 billion
Entergy is introducing a 'Fair Share Plus' model in Louisiana to manage grid growth costs, potentially saving customers $2.8 billion amid rising industrial and data demand.
Power & Energy
— The Advocate
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