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It could be the biggest US data center — next to a Civil War battlefield
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (1148+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. Learn more By Ariel Wittenberg | 02/25/2026 01:29 PM EST A Virginia court heard arguments Tuesday over the Digital Gateway project that would border Manassas National Battlefield Park. Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia…...
Bill calls for California data centers to shoulder more energy costs
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (194+ words) By Chase DiFeliciantonio | 02/20/2026 06:23 AM EST State Sen. Jerry McNerney's bill would create a surcharge on large data centers in the state. California state Sen. Jerry McNerney introduced a bill Wednesday that would impose a surcharge on some data centers to…...
Data centers increasingly turn to off-grid gas
2+ week, 6+ day ago (187+ words) By Christa Marshall | 02/05/2026 06:39 AM EST Developers are using "anything they can get their hands on," including gas generators strapped to semitrucks and cruise ship turbines, according to a new analysis. Meta's Stanton Springs Data Center is seen last month in…...
New York lawmakers grapple with data center demand
3+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) By Marie J. French | 02/02/2026 06:13 AM EST There's clear interest from Democrats to take some steps to address potential demand for data centers in New York but no clear consensus. ALBANY, New York " Democratic lawmakers in New York want to play a…...
Wright uses deep freeze to unleash data center generators
3+ week, 6+ day ago (251+ words) By Ariel Wittenberg | 01/29/2026 06:17 AM EST A Department of Energy emergency order prioritizes grid reliability over air pollution rules, potentially exposing communities to dangerous emissions. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has downplayed the pollution released by diesel generators, an emergency power source…...
Florida Senate panel advances data center bills amid industry concerns
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (186+ words) By Bruce Ritchie | 01/21/2026 11:43 AM EST Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed an artificial intelligence "bill of rights" that includes environmental and utility customer protections from data centers. But Senate leadership appears to be backing a less restrictive measure. An Associated Industries…...
Hochul targets data centers over cost concerns
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (187+ words) By Marie J. French | 01/16/2026 06:24 AM EST The Democratic governor of New York said the new facilities should pay more or bring their own "clean energy," but details are still being worked out. ALBANY, New York " Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving to…...
Newly filed Florida bill would push DeSantis’ efforts to curb data centers
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) By Bruce Ritchie | 01/07/2026 01:13 PM EST The Florida House measure would establish, as a state policy, that local governments are encouraged and empowered to protect residents against the negative effects of data centers. TALLAHASSEE, Florida " Gov. Ron DeSantis" push to regulate…...
Arizona AG escalates data center fight over power prices
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (222+ words) By Jason Plautz | 01/06/2026 06:51 AM EST Kris Mayes says state regulators erred in approving a data center power deal for a contentious project. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has argued that Arizona utilities are planning new projects and signing power contracts…...
Most Americans know little about data centers, poll finds
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) By Adam Aton | 12/17/2025 06:29 AM EST The results suggest that public perceptions of the data center boom are still politically malleable. Data center politics are becoming inescapable across the country " but most ordinary people are barely paying attention, a new poll…...