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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam Monthly

This week’s Zoning In features more federal and local political coverage than usual as the industry assesses the midterm results and their implications for data center development. Among the standout pieces: Bisnow’s examination of new development hurdles, calls for a national moratorium, and Minnesota races where community opposition helped unseat incumbents. Election Day didn’t reset the debate, it gave community concerns additional political weight. For developers and the broader ecosystem of utilities, suppliers, and investors, […]

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Bloomberg Quotes Adam Waitkunas on Golf Courses and Data Centers

Bloomberg Quotes Adam Waitkunas on Golf Courses and Data Centers

in Article Placement, Client News, Milldam News

Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke to Bloomberg about community engagement as developers look to convert golf courses into data center campuses. He emphasized that building trust requires more than financial incentives or community benefits—it requires giving residents a meaningful voice in shaping projects before key decisions are made. Read the full article HERE

Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam Monthly, Milldam News

This week’s Zoning In follows data center disputes from council chambers to the ballot box. Ohio voters will decide 21 local data center ballot issues, while San Diego unanimously approved a development moratorium and protests forced Hermantown to postpone votes on Google’s proposed campus. In Wisconsin, a $15 billion project is dividing Port Washington over competing visions of the community’s future. Additionally, bipartisan organizing, growing youth involvement and calls for enforceable community benefits underscore the […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam Monthly, Milldam News

This week’s Zoning In covers Archbald, Pennsylvania’s unanimous rejection of a 14-building campus, a 14,800-signature petition seeking a data center referendum in Georgia, and bans or moratoriums across more than 100 New Jersey communities. In California, local restrictions continue to spread despite new state protections, while Georgia’s utility commission races put data center power costs squarely on the ballot. From school board opposition to lawsuits over alleged well contamination, communities are demanding more influence over […]

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Peak+ Unveils Data Center Adiabatic Pre-Cooling Demo Truck

in Client News, Press Releases

Mobile demonstration unit will crisscross North America, bringing adiabatic pre-cooling directly to data center operators and demonstrating how the technology reduces peak condenser air temperatures. The demo truck features the fully operational Peak+ CORE and Peak+ HALO adiabatic pre-cooling systems on a trailer-mounted air-cooled chiller. Working condenser fans, live water supply, and functional controls let you watch adiabatic assist perform in real time. MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Peak+ Energy, a leader in adiabatic pre-cooling systems, today announced […]

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The Data Center Moratorium: An Opportunity to Engage, Not Retreat

The Data Center Moratorium: An Opportunity to Engage, Not Retreat

in Milldam Minute

When data center development is put on hold, community engagement shouldn’t be. Developers who use the time to build relationships, address concerns, and work with local officials can turn a setback into an opportunity. By Adam Waitkunas When a community imposes a moratorium on data center development, many developers’ instinct is to put everything on hold, keep a low profile, and wait for the restrictions to expire. Others may turn immediately to legal action. While […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute, Milldam News

This week’s Zoning In highlights several major developments, including a proposed three-year statewide moratorium in Virginia, new restrictions in Maryland and Delaware, and a legal challenge to a $35 billion project in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, nearly $87 million has been spent on political ads mentioning data centers ahead of the midterms, and a new report estimates Georgia schools could lose $300 million this year due to data center tax exemptions. From heated town halls to lawsuits […]

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Milldam's Adam Waitkunas Speaks to Bisnow About the Growing Political Backlash Against Data Centers

Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Speaks to Bisnow About the Growing Political Backlash Against Data Centers

in Article Placement, Client News, Milldam News

With nearly $87 million spent on political advertising mentioning data centers, the industry’s growing community opposition is now taking center stage in the 2026 midterm elections. Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with Bisnow for its article, “Political Campaigns Have Spent $87M Making Data Centers A TV Villain,” examining how data center development has become a major political issue in races across the country. According to advertising analytics firm AdImpact, political campaigns and outside groups have […]

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Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Speaks with Financial Times’ Sustainable Views About Growing Data Center Opposition Ahead of Midterms

Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Speaks with Financial Times’ Sustainable Views About Growing Data Center Opposition Ahead of Midterms

in Article Placement, Client News, Milldam News

Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with the Financial Times’ Sustainable Views about how growing opposition to data center development is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the November midterm elections. In the article, “AI Boom Turns Energy Infrastructure Into US Election Issue,” Waitkunas discusses the bipartisan nature of community pushback, the growing political and financial risks facing developers, and why concerns about trust and transparency are increasingly overshadowing traditional issues such as electricity costs, […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute

This week’s Zoning In highlights some significant developments in the growing pushback against data center expansion. A new Heatmap Pro analysis estimates that more than $260 billion in planned data center investments have been canceled in 2026 amid local opposition, while another $1 trillion faces meaningful resistance. Meanwhile, San Francisco and Raleigh approved new moratoriums, Hillsboro, Oregon, is considering zoning changes that would dramatically restrict future development, and Mahomet, Illinois, abandoned discussions with a developer […]

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