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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In explores the evolving landscape of data center growth and regulation. Oregon, OH, approved a $17.3M land sale for a potential data center, promising economic gains, while Arizona and Virginia grapple with grid reliability challenges from rising energy demands, exploring new interconnection tariffs and renewable investments. Shenandoah County, VA, is weighing data center opportunities against infrastructure and environmental concerns, and Loudoun County continues to push back on projects combining data centers with […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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Fairfax County Urges Virginia for Stricter Data Center Regulations to Address Environmental Concerns Fairfax County supervisors are preparing to push for stricter data center regulations in the upcoming 2025 legislative session of Virginia’s General Assembly. Their proposals aim to increase state and local oversight on environmental impacts, particularly concerning energy and water usage reporting, which data centers would be required to disclose to the Virginia Department of Energy. The Board of Supervisors seeks amendments that […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In covers recent key developments and controversies shaping the data center industry. From AEP Ohio’s agreement on interconnection rules to Bain’s study on data centers’ impact on electricity demand—it is projected to drive a 1% rise in customer bills through 2032. In Virginia, a professor’s investigation into NDAs with localities highlights the tension between development and public transparency. At the same time, Foreign Policy’s exploration of AI infrastructure showcases the geopolitical stakes […]

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Zoning IN

Zoning IN

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Dominion Energy’s Long-Term Investment in Natural Gas Sparks Environmental Concerns in Virginia Dominion Energy recently released its 2024 integrated resource plan, which details its energy strategy through 2039. The plan underscores Dominion’s significant investments in natural gas infrastructure to meet rising energy demands while committing to clean energy projects like solar, offshore wind, and energy storage. Environmentalists, however, are critical of the company’s continued reliance on fossil fuels, especially in light of climate change and […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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Data Center Challenges and Community Relations October 15, 2024 We’re excited to introduce a new addition to our content lineup: “Zoning In.” This weekly series informs the data center ecosystem of the latest local data center regulations and challenges in community relations nationwide. As data centers continue to garner mainstream coverage and residents deploy more sophisticated tactics and better organizing, these weekly updates will spotlight critical trends and challenges data centers encounter in different communities […]

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New Fairfax County, Virginia Data Center Regulations Underscore the Crucial Role of Community Relations in The Data Center Ecosystem

New Fairfax County, Virginia Data Center Regulations Underscore the Crucial Role of Community Relations in The Data Center Ecosystem

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Adam Waitkunas Data centers have become an indispensable part of the digital economy in recent years, powering everything from cloud computing to artificial intelligence. However, with their rapid expansion comes increasing scrutiny, especially in residential and suburban areas. This tension between technological advancement and community impact is no better exemplified than in the recent data center regulations introduced in Fairfax County, VA. These new regulations should be a wake-up call for the industry: If data […]

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Let’s Meet at PTC

Let’s Meet at PTC

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Milldam’s President, Adam Waitkunas, will attend PTC’24 January 21-24 in Honolulu. This event brings together key players and influencers from the data center and telecom sectors, providing an ideal platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business development. Feel free to reach out to Adam if you would like to meet to discuss Milldam’s new Data Center Community Relations service and any PR and content development needs you may have.See you in Hawaii!

The Successful Launch of an Upscale Women’s Clothing Store

The Successful Launch of an Upscale Women’s Clothing Store

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Learn how Milldam orchestrated a successful store grand opening and associated publicity campaign The Challenge  Milldam Public Relations was approached by a fashion designer that was new to the area and had embarked on a journey to open a high-end women’s clothing store. With no local network, she turned to Milldam Public Relations to manage the store’s official launch and garner publicity. The Solution  Upon signing with the store, Milldam developed a three-pronged campaign that […]

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Data Center Public Relations Newsletter Released

Data Center Public Relations Newsletter Released

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Earlier this week, Beverly Hills Public Relations firm, Milldam Public Relations released its November newsletter. The theme of the newsletter discusses the importance of not overlooking new office or geographic expansion announcements. Many dismiss these announcements as not necessary, but there are different angles to leverage when promoting an expansion: Localize it Highlight how your customers/targets will benefit Include who will be leading the new office Mention the reason for the expansion Highlight customers/partners in […]

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October Public Relations Newsletter Released

October Public Relations Newsletter Released

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The theme focuses on the importance of internal corporate communications  Last week, we released our October newsletter. The theme of this month’s newsletter looks at the importance of internal communications and why executives should not overlook it. Everything from employee morale to recruitment can be affected by internal communications strategy. The information comes from the blog of one of this year’s public relations interns. Additionally, the newsletter includes several client stories. We’re incredibly excited to […]

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