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Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem
The Sierra Club highlights a growing environmental controversy regarding the use of PFAS (forever chemicals) in data centre liquid cooling systems.
Cooling Controversy
— Sierra Club
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Fleet Data Centers closes $4.6bn in senior secured notes for 230MW Storey County campus
Fleet Data Centers secured $4.6 billion in senior secured notes for a massive 230MW data center campus in Storey County, Nevada, entirely pre-leased to an unnamed $3 trillion hyperscaler.
New Builds Nevada
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Redfin - Nearly Half of Americans Oppose AI Data Centers in Their Neighborhoods, While 38% Support Them
A Redfin survey reveals that nearly half of Americans oppose AI data centres in their neighborhoods, highlighting significant industry-wide opposition and NIMBYism.
AI Infra Opposition
— marketscreener.com
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Indy councilors call for data center pause, approve Martindale-Brightwood site
Indianapolis city councilors are pushing for a pause on new data center developments, despite approving a new site in Martindale-Brightwood, highlighting growing local concerns over infrastructure strain.
Policy Opposition Indiana
— IndyStar
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Ferguson rejects tax breaks for Emerson redevelopment and data center
The city of Ferguson has rejected proposed tax incentives for the redevelopment of the Emerson campus into a new data center, showcasing increasing local resistance to subsidizing the industry.
Policy Opposition
— STLPR
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Helix Digital Infrastructure: KKR plans $10bn AI data center firm headed by former AWS CEO - report
Private equity giant KKR is reportedly planning to launch Helix Digital Infrastructure, a $10 billion AI data center firm to be led by a former AWS CEO.
AI Infra
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American Electric Power’s $78 Billion Grid Plan Tracks Data Center Demand
American Electric Power has proposed a massive $78 billion grid plan specifically designed to track and support the booming power demand from data centres across its operating territory.
Power & Energy
— Finimize
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Blackstone REIT aims to raise more than $1.7-billion in U.S. IPO to fund data centre bet
Blackstone's real estate investment trust is launching a U.S. IPO seeking over $1.7 billion to aggressively fund the expansion of its data center portfolio amidst AI-driven demand.
Deals
— The Globe and Mail
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Meta signs 250MW PPA with EDP Renewables NA in Arkansas
Meta signed a 250MW power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America for a renewable energy project in Arkansas, expected to become operational in 2028.
Power & Energy
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North Carolina Targets Hyperscale Costs with Proposed AI Infrastructure Bill
North Carolina has proposed legislation to shift power, water, and grid expansion costs onto large data centers, challenging traditional incentive models and impacting site selection for hyperscale AI.
Policy N. Carolina
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As PJM Reopens Interconnection Queue, Experts Warn Damage to Maryland’s Clean Energy Plans Is Already Done
Experts warn that as the PJM interconnection queue reopens, significant damage has already been done to Maryland’s clean energy plans due to grid congestion and data centre power demands.
Power & Energy
— Inside Climate News
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Building trades, Big Tech join forces to push data centers
Building trades and Big Tech companies have joined forces to push for data centre development in Pennsylvania, indicating strong regional lobbying efforts.
Policy
— Spotlight PA
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Spanberger’s data center position is the test of her affordability message
US Rep. Abigail Spanberger's stance on data center development in Virginia is being scrutinized as a key test of her political platform, reflecting intense local debate in the world's largest data center market.
Policy Virginia
— Virginia Mercury
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Data center developers launch full-court press to woo Michigan communities
Data center developers are actively lobbying and marketing to Michigan communities to secure favorable zoning and tax deals, signaling an aggressive push to establish the state as a prime market.
New Builds
— Crain's Detroit Business
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