Grayslake data center opponents call for wetlands protection: ‘Wetlands are incredibly important’

If fully built out, the Grayslake data center could be one of the largest single developments in Lake County’s history, with ...

Lawmakers, companies tread carefully on data center energy bill

A House panel will vote on the bipartisan legislation Wednesday, but major developers and top lawmakers are stopping short of a full endorsement.

Data center energy bill hits speed bump

A House panel advanced the legislation Wednesday, but persistent divisions on the issue may stall its momentum.

Metro Atlanta data center didn’t have permits to start construction, but did anyway

The state’s Environmental Protection Division has ordered a data center to stop construction immediately over violating state ...
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US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to shield ratepayers from data center energy costs

The Ratepayer Protection Act, introduced by Kathy Castor (Democrat-Florida) and Gabe Evans (Republican-Colorado), would direct state utility regulators to establish rules ensuring large-load customers ...

Tech companies would have to pay AI data center energy costs under bill moving in Congress

A House subcommittee may advance legislation Wednesday to make tech companies pay the energy costs for operating data centers to power AI.

Taylor may ban data centers temporarily after resident petition

More than 1,400 residents signed a petition urging Taylor to restrict data centers amid rapid growth in Williamson County.

How Missouri communities can keep data centers from raising utility bills | Opinion

Private consumer regulated electricity grids could be the answer. | Opinion ...

Microsoft says its data centers use 90% less water than its earliest facilities as public concern grows

Microsoft cuts data center water intensity by 90% and hits a major replenishment milestone as tech giants face growing public backlash over resource consumption.