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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This week’s Zoning In features an article in Data Center Knowledge highlighting how ambiguous and outdated zoning regulations impede development, even in well-established regions like Northern Virginia.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

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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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Bisnow Features Stream Data Centers’ Mike Armstrong in 2025 Data Center Prediction’s Article

Bisnow Features Stream Data Centers’ Mike Armstrong in 2025 Data Center Prediction’s Article

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Mike Armstrong, Chief Strategy Officer at Stream Data Centers, weighed in with predictions in Bisnow’s latest article, “What’s Next For The AI Hype Cycle And The Data Center Boom? Industry Leaders Make 2025 Predictions.” From skyrocketing demand and power constraints to the shifting data center map, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year. Mike joins other data center leaders to forecast trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry. Is the AI boom here […]

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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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Fierce Telecom Covers Hurricane Electric and Windstream Partnership to Meet Growing Demand for Fiber Connectivity

Fierce Telecom Covers Hurricane Electric and Windstream Partnership to Meet Growing Demand for Fiber Connectivity

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Windstream Wholesale is addressing rising demand for both lit and dark fiber networks, driven by the needs of hyperscalers and AI advancements. Earlier this month, Hurricane Electric and Windstream announced a lit-fiber deal, building a fiber spur to Hurricane Electric’s Fremont 2 data center. Check out the full article at Fierce Telecom

Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week in Data Center Community Engagement and Regulations Data center growth continues to spark debate across the country as states grapple with infrastructure demands and community concerns. Arizona’s data center boom highlights the strain on its power grid and reports about inequities faced by communities like Navajo Nation. Virginia’s natural gas pipeline expansions aim to meet energy needs while raising environmental questions, as critics call for renewable energy and stricter oversight of the industry. […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week in Data Center Community Engagement and Regulations Senate Democrats Push Back on White House’s Data Center Fast-Tracking Plan A group of Senate Democrats is urging President Biden to rethink potential executive actions to expedite data center construction by bypassing environmental regulations. The proposed measures, designed to accelerate the development of AI-supporting data centers, could allow companies to circumvent clean air and water requirements. In a letter to the White House, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse […]

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