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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute

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

in Milldam Minute

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

in Milldam Minute

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

in Milldam Minute

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

in Milldam Minute

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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Stream Data Centers Announces Formalized Sustainability Report to Strategically Drive Leadership in Sustainable Data Centers

Stream Data Centers Announces Formalized Sustainability Report to Strategically Drive Leadership in Sustainable Data Centers

in Client News, Press Releases

September 30, 2024 08:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stream Data Centers, a leader in the design, development and operation of world-class data centers, is proud to announce the release of its2023 Sustainability Report, further cementing its commitment to sustainable data infrastructure. With over 25 years of innovative data center experience and operational excellence, Stream remains committed to environmental performance, climate resilience, and providing solutions that align with the evolving needs of its customers and […]

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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

in Milldam Minute

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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Hurricane Electric Expands Global High-Speed Connectivity In Tokyo With AT TOKYO CC1

Hurricane Electric Expands Global High-Speed Connectivity In Tokyo With AT TOKYO CC1

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Second Point of Presence in Tokyo brings robust, carrier-neutral connectivity to the tech hub of the Japanese capital September 25, 2024 08:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) in AT TOKYO CC1(AT TOKYO Chuo Center) in Tokyo, Japan. The new PoP is located within the 23 wards of Tokyo. This 140,000 square-meter data center is AT TOKYO’s flagship […]

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