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Judge halts construction of Pine Island’s hyperscale data center
A Minnesota judge has officially halted the construction of a controversial hyperscale data center in Pine Island, marking a massive victory for local opposition groups.
Cancellations Cancellation
— MPR News
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Ohio data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025
A major controversy has emerged in Ohio as a state tax break designed to attract data center developments has exceeded expected costs by a staggering $1.4 billion.
Policy Controversy Ohio
— WKBN.com
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US Rep. Vasquez calls for New Mexico county to approve data center moratorium
US Representative Gabe Vasquez is publicly calling for a New Mexico county to approve a moratorium on new data center developments to assess community impacts.
Policy Opposition
— Source New Mexico
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Residents say Red Oak sign warnings target data‑center critics
Residents in Red Oak, Texas, allege that local authorities are using sign warnings to specifically target and suppress critics of a proposed local data center development.
Policy Opposition Texas
— CBS News
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New Statewide Poll: Voters Need Protections to Support Data Centers; Gov. Whitmer Bucks Second-Term Popularity Trends
A new statewide poll in Michigan reveals that voters require specific environmental and economic protections before they will support further data center developments in the state.
Policy Opposition
— Detroit Regional Chamber
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Enbridge and Meta announce massive Wyoming solar and energy storage facility to serve data center needs
Meta and Enbridge announced a massive new solar and energy storage facility in Wyoming to directly support the hyperscaler's growing data center power needs.
Power & Energy
— pv magazine USA
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Meta’s AI Power Surge Drives $1.2 Billion Solar Megaproject with Enbridge
Meta is partnering with Enbridge on a massive $1.2 billion solar megaproject to power its expanding AI data center operations. This highlights hyperscalers' immense energy needs and their ongoing commitments to sourcing renewable power.
Power & Energy
— CarbonCredits.com
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Canadian billionaire Kevin O’Leary alleges China-backed campaign against data centre in US; says got conv
Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary alleges that a China-backed campaign is actively funding opposition to his proposed $14 billion data center project in North Dakota.
Policy Controversy
— The Times of India
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Gov. Landry announces new multi-billion-dollar AI data center in Rapides Parish
Governor Landry announced a new multi-billion-dollar AI data center project in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, representing a major hyperscale infrastructure investment in the state.
New Builds
— KALB
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TeraWulf Acquires 1 GW Kentucky AI Data Center Site, Shares Jump 11%
TeraWulf has acquired a massive 1 GW site in Kentucky dedicated to AI data center development, causing a significant jump in its share price. This represents a major hyperscale-level capacity expansion in the region.
New Builds
— Bitcoin Magazine
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I Squared Capital buys 10 data centers from Cogent, aims to launch new US-based operator
I Squared Capital has acquired 10 data centers from Cogent Communications, launching a new US-based operator with 53MW of capacity across multiple states.
Deals
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Entergy official tells Little Rock city board data center customers will pay their own way
An Entergy official assured the Little Rock city board that incoming data center customers will bear the full cost of their infrastructure, protecting residential ratepayers from cost-shifting.
Power & Energy
— Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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So, Policymaker, You Got Cornered in the Grocery Aisle on Data Centers
A national guide for policymakers on how to handle rising constituent concerns and local opposition regarding data center developments, power consumption, and community impact.
Policy
— National Taxpayers Union
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Wood Mackenzie Report: Can the Grid Keep Up With AI?
A Wood Mackenzie report analyzed by Data Centre Magazine questions whether the electrical grid can keep pace with the rapidly rising power demands of AI.
Power & Energy
— Data Centre Magazine
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The Data Center Boom Is Reshaping Texas — and Every Business Needs to Understand Why
Analyzes the rapid expansion of the data center industry in Texas, driven by favorable business conditions, and discusses the implications for local businesses and the economy.
Market Texas
— The National Law Review
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Is Cleveland's infrastructure ready for hyperscale data centers?
Analyzes whether Cleveland's local power, water, and fiber infrastructure is adequately prepared to support the region's influx of power-hungry hyperscale data center developments.
Market
— Ideastream
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