Data center project cancellations have hit an all-time high amidst growing industry backlash. The data underscores massive industry-wide headwinds related to power availability and community resistance.
Utah residents are actively protesting a massive, Kevin O'Leary-backed AI data center. The significant pushback demonstrates the growing community opposition to the power and resource demands of AI infrastructure.
The rapid proliferation of AI data centers in the Greater Toronto Area is raising concerns among experts that increased power demand could drive up electricity prices for consumers.
Chatham County, North Carolina, is facing a lawsuit over its recently implemented data center development moratorium, reflecting intensifying legal battles between developers and local municipalities attempting to curb rapid expansion.
PolicyControversyN. Carolina — The North State Journal
High water consumption by the emerging data center market is becoming a growing concern in Alberta, highlighting sustainability and resource availability challenges.
Digital infrastructure operator Hut 8 has significantly expanded its contracted capacity pipeline following a massive $9.8 billion AI data center lease agreement.
The Canadian federal government is closely monitoring new warnings regarding the significant electricity grid strain caused by the rapid, energy-intensive expansion of AI data centers.
Iris Energy (Iren) stock surged following the announcement of a new data center agreement with AI giant Nvidia, reflecting high market enthusiasm for AI infrastructure plays.
The Pentagon has frozen permitting for over 250 onshore wind projects. While not directly about data centers, the stall of critical renewable energy infrastructure heavily impacts developers' sustainability and power procurement plans.