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Calls for change as Ohio sales-tax break for data centers approaches $1.6 billion a year
Growing scrutiny in Ohio over the state's data center sales-tax exemptions, which are nearing $1.6 billion annually, is prompting calls for policy reform.
Policy Controversy Ohio
— News 5 Cleveland WEWS
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Stack tops out first building at 1GW data center campus in Stafford County, Virginia
Stack Infrastructure has completed the structural framework for the first of 19 buildings at its massive 1GW data center campus in Stafford County, Virginia.
New Builds Virginia
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Modine Announces Landmark $4 Billion Long-Term Capacity Agreement through 2029 with Strategic Data Center Customer for Airedale by Modine™ Cooling Solutions
Modine has secured a massive $4 billion long-term capacity agreement through 2029 with a strategic data center customer for its Airedale cooling solutions, indicating tremendous hyperscale demand.
Cooling
— PR Newswire
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Data centers raise concerns, encounter moratorium
A local moratorium has been placed on data center development in North Platte amid growing concerns, reflecting broader industry opposition and zoning challenges that affect market dynamics.
Policy Opposition
— North Platte Bulletin
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Poll: Voters are wary of data centers — but more open-minded if shielded from higher bills
A recent poll indicates Michigan voters are apprehensive toward data centers, though acceptance increases if residents are shielded from potential utility rate hikes.
Policy Controversy
— Crain's Detroit Business
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Enbridge to Develop $1.2 Billion Solar & Storage Project to Power Meta Data Centers
Enbridge is developing a major $1.2 billion solar and storage project to supply renewable energy to Meta's data centers, highlighting massive hyperscaler power procurement.
Power & Energy
— ESG Today
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Questions Grow About Who Will Pay the Cost for Big Data Centers in Kentucky
Concerns are rising in Kentucky regarding the economic burden and infrastructure costs associated with large data center developments and who will bear them.
Policy Controversy
— Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
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Virginia faces June deadline to approve budget as leaders weigh data center tax breaks
Virginia lawmakers are approaching a crucial budget deadline while intensely debating the future and scope of massive data center tax incentives in the state.
Policy Virginia
— WJLA
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In Florida, an Agricultural Town in Need of an Economic Boost Eyes Hyperscale Data Centers
An agricultural town in Florida is considering the development of hyperscale data centers to boost its local economy, highlighting regional market expansion outside traditional hubs.
New Builds
— Inside Climate News
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OKC has amended its data center moratorium. What's changed, what's next
Oklahoma City has updated its moratorium on data center developments, detailing regulatory changes and future implications for local data center builds.
Policy
— The Oklahoman
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Inside Vertiv's CoolChip Launch for High-Density Workloads
Vertiv has launched its new CoolChip technology designed to support high-density workloads and address the growing cooling demands of AI and advanced computing.
Cooling
— Data Centre Magazine
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Why Data Centers are Expanding in Utah, Wyoming
Analysis detailing the driving factors behind rapid data center expansion in Utah and Wyoming, highlighting power availability, land, and economic incentives.
Market
— RTO Insider
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Are AI Data Sources Stealing Our Resources?
An opinion piece questioning the massive resource consumption, particularly regarding power grid capacity and water usage, driven by AI data centers.
Power & Energy Controversy
— Liberty Nation News
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