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3 weeks ago

Select Board flags regional data-center planning and Sanford biosolids facility as issues to watch Members raised concerns about a reported 100–300 MW data-center project in York County and relayed notice of a proposed Ares Clean Technologies biosolids gasification facility in Sanford; DEP and Sanford will hold public briefings as permitting moves forward.

Two major projects—a massive data center in York County and a biosolids gasification facility near Sanford—could reshape the future of Wells and its neighbors.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

Calvert commissioners set early rules for prospective data centers after Mecklenburg briefing After a briefing from Mecklenburg County officials about the long-term effects of campus-style data centers, Calvert County commissioners voted to require closed-loop cooling, ban wells drilled for cooling, mandate roof-runoff capture, require developers to pay infrastructure costs and set Tier 4 generator standards while staff drafts a zoning text amendment.

Calvert County is taking a bold step forward by setting stringent requirements for future data centers, inspired by Mecklenburg County's successful transformation of old properties into lucrative assets.

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2 months ago

Residents press commissioners over proposed data campus; board says site is in Porterdale but will study county ordinances Residents from neighborhoods near Brown Bridge and Crow raised public concerns about a proposed data campus — citing inadequate notice, potential health and infrastructure impacts, and threats to property values — while commissioners said the parcel is annexed into Porterdale and that Newton County is updating its Unified Development Ordinance to address data‑center siting.

Residents are raising alarms at the Newton County meeting over a proposed data campus, fearing noise, health risks, and property value drops that could change their neighborhoods forever.

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2 months ago

Residents urge council to address CWLP IRP and data‑center zoning; budget workshop dates repeated Residents urged the council to ensure CWLP includes an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in upcoming budget discussions and to study zoning and power capacity before data-center proposals proceed; the meeting reminded the public of several budget‑workshop dates.

Springfield residents are calling for urgent action on data-center zoning regulations to prevent costly grid upgrades and ensure a sustainable future for municipal utilities.

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3 months ago

More Than 200 Environmental Groups Demand Halt To New US Datacenters An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: A coalition of more than 230 environmental groups has demanded a national moratorium on new datacenters in the U.S., the latest salvo in a growing...

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3 months ago

Pulaski County asks planning commission to draft UDO language, approves six‑month moratorium on data centers Citing concerns about water use, electric load and planning capacity, commissioners voted to ask the Pulaski County Advisory Plan Commission to draft unified development ordinance (UDO) language for data centers and to impose a six‑month moratorium while rules are developed.

Pulaski County is taking a bold step to regulate data centers, imposing a six-month moratorium while crafting new standards to protect resources and community interests.

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4 months ago

Zoning board discusses data-center rules, decommissioning and recent renewable-energy updates LaSalle County Zoning Board members discussed a draft data-center text amendment, decommissioning concerns, groundwater monitoring for high-capacity wells, and recent local developments on solar and wind projects and ordinances.

The LaSalle County Zoning Board is tackling crucial issues around data-center development, decommissioning rules, and innovative renewable energy projects that could reshape our landscape.

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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4 months ago

Council begins work on zoning standards for AI data centers, directs staff to draft ordinance Council members discussed potential zoning restrictions for AI/data centers—covering noise, power demand, water cooling, and incentives—and directed the solicitor and staff to draft model ordinance language for future public hearings.

Council members are taking a stand on AI data centers, tackling issues from noise pollution to power demands, and drafting new zoning regulations to protect communities.

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5 months ago

Commission extends data-center moratorium to Dec. 16; staff to advance regulations and public review Planning staff recommended and the board voted to extend a moratorium on permitting new or expanded data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County through Dec. 16 to allow time for regulatory changes and public engagement, including a town hall and planning commission review.

DeKalb County has just extended its moratorium on new data centers until December 2025, sparking heated debates about noise, water use, and community impact!

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5 months ago

DeKalb commissioners extend data-center moratorium, approve rezoning and land‑bank transfers amid business‑licensing and small‑business outreach At its Oct. 14 business meeting, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners extended a temporary moratorium on new data centers, approved a rezoning for a Glenwood Road housing project, authorized transfer of 26 county parcels to the DeKalb Regional Land Bank Authority, and heard administration presentations on LSBE certification and business‑licence

DeKalb County is making waves by extending its data center moratorium while also approving new housing and land bank transfers—what does this mean for the community's future?

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5 months ago

DeKalb extends moratorium on new data centers through Dec. 16 as officials refine regulations The Board of Commissioners voted to extend the moratorium on permitting new data centers in unincorporated DeKalb County until Dec. 16 to allow staff time to finish draft regulations and community review. Public commenters were sharply divided on the economic and environmental impacts.

DeKalb County has extended its moratorium on new data centers, igniting a heated debate over economic benefits versus environmental concerns.

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5 months ago

Kootenai County Commissioners Debate Data Center Ordinance Amid Community Concerns Commissioners discuss conditional use permit for data centers, addressing community feedback and regulations.

Kootenai County Commissioners are shaping the future of local development by debating new regulations for data centers—could your voice make a difference?

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Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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6 months ago

Pennsylvania House bill regulates data centers and funds Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Legislation establishes data center regulations and creates enhancement fund for LIHEAP.

Pennsylvania just passed groundbreaking legislation to regulate data centers while boosting support for low-income families through the LIHEAP enhancement fund!

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6 months ago

Planning Commission develops zoning amendments for data centers in city Commission plans to define data center use and appropriate zoning by year-end.

Scranton's Planning Commission is tackling the future of data centers, aiming to reshape zoning laws to meet the tech boom—will your city be ready?

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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8 months ago

Zoning Committee proposes new security regulations for data centers including fencing height limits Zoning Committee discusses fencing height, materials, and neighborhood notification requirements for data centers.

Oldham County is tightening security for data centers with new fencing regulations—could these changes reshape the future of local tech facilities?

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8 months ago

Oldham County Planning Commission debates data center decommissioning regulations Commission discusses monitoring and regulations for data center operations and decommissioning processes.

Oldham County is facing a crucial crossroads as officials debate how to regulate data centers and their environmental impact—can they strike the right balance between development and community safety?

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Citizen Portal News California

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9 months ago

Santa Clara updates master plan to allow potential data centers without mandatory proposals City adds data center options to community plan but requires further review before developments occur

Santa Clara is considering adding data centers to its master plan, but there's no guarantee they will be built anytime soon due to power and infrastructure challenges.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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10 months ago

Henrico County Planning Commission discusses White Oak Technology Park data center proposals Planning Commission reviews data center regulations and proposed White Oak Technology Park Overlay District.

Henrico County is redefining its future with ambitious plans for a new data center district, but community concerns about environmental impacts are sparking vital discussions.

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