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Zoning In

Zoning In

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As the data center industry surges, state legislatures reevaluate who should bear the costs of supporting power-hungry infrastructure. New bills in Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and California seek to shift grid impact expenses from ratepayers to developers while introducing stricter regulations on energy sourcing and emergency power controls. Meanwhile, debates over permitting processes, environmental concerns, and zoning laws continue to shape the industry’s expansion from Minnesota to Maryland. This week’s Zoning In also explores Amazon’s regulatory […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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Mississippi is making moves to attract data centers with Senate Bill SB 3168, offering tax exemptions for projects investing $250M+ and creating high-paying jobs. Meanwhile, Pittsylvania County, VA, faces heated opposition over a proposed 750-acre data center project, with environmental concerns clashing against economic benefits. Virginia’s ongoing data center boom is drawing legislative scrutiny as new laws aim to address noise and energy impacts. Georgia is also weighing new rules requiring data centers to cover […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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Welcome to this week’s edition of Zoning In! In Virginia, lawmakers are at odds over extending tax breaks for data centers through 2050. While some push for long-term incentives to keep Virginia competitive, others want to tie them to energy efficiency mandates. Meanwhile, due to rising electricity demands, Indiana is facing calls for a moratorium on new hyperscale developments. Texas is grappling with power shortages as it attracts massive AI-driven data center investments. California, too, […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam Monthly

Data center zoning battles continue across the U.S., with local governments weighing economic benefits against environmental and infrastructure concerns. In Fredericksburg, VA, the Planning Commission narrowly voted against allowing by-right data center development, signaling potential delays for future projects. Meanwhile, Loudoun County is debating a similar move, and Reno is considering a temporary halt on new permits. On the incentive front, Minnesota lawmakers are evaluating whether to extend tax breaks for data centers, while Kentucky’s […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In explores how rising data center demand is shaping energy policy, regulation, and community pushback nationwide. In Georgia, Georgia Power is reversing course on coal plant closures, citing surging data center-driven energy needs, while in Arizona, utilities are considering new nuclear plants to keep up with demand. Meanwhile, in Virginia, a proposed AI regulation bill could increase costs and potentially deter tech investment, impacting the state’s dominant data center market. At the […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In update delves into the evolving regulatory and community landscapes shaping the data center industry. Among the headlines, Talen Energy is challenging FERC’s rejection of its interconnection agreement for a co-located Amazon data center at its Pennsylvania nuclear plant. This case could redefine how energy-intensive AI data centers partner directly with power plants, potentially reshaping the regulatory framework governing grid reliability and supply-demand balance. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the Public Service Commission has […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In report covers a shift in U.S. presidential support for data centers, with notable advancements since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trump administration recognized data centers as essential infrastructure, setting the stage for the Biden administration’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, allocating $42.45 billion to close the digital divide. Additionally, various legislative actions underscore mounting tensions between developers and local communities. A lawsuit in Minnesota challenges large-scale data center projects, while […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In features an article in Data Center Knowledge highlighting how ambiguous and outdated zoning regulations impede development, even in well-established regions like Northern Virginia. These hurdles underscore the need for proactive community engagement to address concerns about aesthetics, resource consumption, and economic benefits, fostering a regulatory environment that balances industry growth with local interests. Additional stories delve into the tension between tech aspirations and strained U.S. electric grids, spotlighting a $20 billion […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam News

This week’s Zoning In features numerous updates and significant opinion pieces. Highlights include a proposed $17 billion development in Georgia that is expected to add $1.6 billion annually to the local tax base, zoning approvals for transformative AI-driven projects in Louisiana, and a high-profile lawsuit in Minnesota that raises questions about transparency and community impact. On the opinion front, there’s growing debate over energy affordability and tax incentives, with critics challenging the role of data […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute

In this week’s Zoning In, The Wall Street Journal looks at Atlanta’s surge in data center construction, driven by hyperscalers, and how it faces pushback as residents and lawmakers prioritize community-focused development near transit and urban areas. Meanwhile, Arizona emerges as a tech innovation hub with semiconductors, AI, and clean energy investments. Nationwide, states are grappling with rising energy demands from data center growth, with Pennsylvania challenging electricity cost increases, Georgia managing energy imports, and […]

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