This week’s roundup: In Oldham County, KY, officials advanced a 150-day moratorium on new data centers amid backlash to the $6B Project Lincoln. In West Virginia, counties forced lawmakers to amend HB 2014, a data center tax incentive bill that would have diverted local revenue to state coffers. And in Maryland, more than 100 landowners are being sued by PSEG for blocking surveys tied to a new transmission line meant to power future data center demand.

This week’s roundup: Virginia Gov. Youngkin stalled a bipartisan bill that would have required environmental reviews for data centers, reinforcing patchwork local rules. In Maryland, lawmakers passed a sweeping energy bill enabling up to 10 fast-tracked power projects—potentially gas plants—to meet rising demand from data centers. Environmental groups are split, and Gov. Moore has not yet said if he’ll sign it. In Louisiana, a judge dismissed a challenge to Meta’s $10B data center, allowing Entergy’s gas plant plans to move forward despite transparency concerns.

This week’s round up: Two proposed data centers near San Marcos, TX, triggered community backlash over environmental concerns—one was rejected by city planners. In Minnesota, a DFL-backed bill could reshape data center development by mandating 65% carbon-free energy, annual water and energy reporting, and steep conservation fees. Meta, Microsoft and Amazon projects could be affected. In La Grange, KY, the $6B Project Lincoln proposal drew opposition for its placement on residential land–over 1,800 residents signed a petition against it within days.

This week’s roundup: Texas SB6 sparked backlash from conservatives who say new data center regulations could derail Trump’s $500B Stargate project. In Minooka, IL, a proposed 340-acre Equinix data center drew concern over its heavy water and power use. Local officials back it, but delays and environmental strain could slow Illinois' data center momentum. In Leesburg, IN, a 500-acre project triggering a 1,000 MW power demand has locals alarmed.

This week’s roundup: Frederick County, VA, delayed new data center zoning rules, awaiting HB1601, which could mandate stricter site assessments. Arizona’s Senate advanced HB2774, exempting small nuclear reactors for data centers from environmental and zoning reviews, sparking backlash. In Bessemer, AL, a 700-acre data center faces fierce opposition over accusations of noise, pollution, and lack of transparency.

This week’s roundup: Prince William County moved to increase its data center tax rate, raising concerns about long-term industry viability in the region. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Indiana data center project faces public scrutiny over wetland destruction, and Elon Musk’s xAI expansion in Memphis continues to stir opposition over environmental and political concerns.

This week's roundup: Virginia lawmakers passed new regulations on data centers, though environmental groups like PECVA say they don’t go far enough. Meanwhile, Idaho’s Kootenai County imposed an emergency moratorium on new data center permits due to concerns over water and electricity demand.

This week's roundup: Fredericksburg approves a controversial data center district despite community opposition. In Georgia, lawmakers advance a bill shifting energy infrastructure costs to data centers. Meanwhile, California legislators push for new rules to prevent ratepayers from subsidizing data center energy use.

This week's roundup: Indiana activists call for a moratorium on hyperscale data centers amid fossil fuel and consumer cost concerns. In Louisiana, environmental groups challenge Entergy’s plan to power Meta’s $10B AI center with natural gas. In Georgia, a commissioner in Newton County is threatening to derail a $5B data center project.

This week's roundup: In Washington state a study could tighten tax breaks and impose energy efficiency mandates, threatening its status as a data center hub. Reno’s proposed moratorium on data centers reflects rising activist pressure that could slow approvals in water-stressed regions. Meanwhile, Trump’s BLM pick signals a fossil fuel-friendly shift, potentially lowering energy costs but sidelining renewables—raising risks for sustainability-focused data center operators. 

This week's roundup: Leslie Beyer’s appointment to the Interior Department signals a fossil fuel-friendly shift in federal land policy. In North Carolina, a new utilities commission chair could bring tighter scrutiny to Duke Energy’s power deals. In Virginia lawmakers debate energy costs and transparency on data centers, as activists push for stricter oversight while industry groups resist new regulations.