As state-level regulations targeting data centers accelerate across the U.S., the industry faces a new wave of political and legislative challenges. From rising energy costs in Georgia to environmental mandates in California, data centers are now firmly in the crosshairs of policymakers. Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with Bisnow’s Dan Rabb about the growing need for data center firms to strengthen their public affairs and government relations strategies. As more states introduce policies that could […]
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Hurricane Electric Adds Point of Presence in New Mexico at Oso Grande in Albuquerque
Second location in New Mexico will provide organizations throughout Albuquerque and the Southwest with access to Hurricane Electric’s high-speed, reliable IP transit February 24, 2025 09:22 AM Eastern Standard Time ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hurricane Electric, the world’s largest IPv6-native Internet backbone, announced today that it has deployed a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Oso Grande in Albuquerque, NM. The new PoP is located at 725 6th Street NW, Albuquerque NM 87102. The Tier 3, 60,000+ square-foot facility […]
Hurricane Electric Expands Global Network in Tokyo with New Point of Presence at Digital Edge TY02
Third Point of Presence in Tokyo will bring high-speed connectivity to enterprises throughout Japan February 27, 2025 09:26 AM Eastern Standard 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 Digital Edge TYO2 in Tokyo, Japan. The new PoP is located at 1-5-3 Nihonbashi Horidome-cho, Tokyo 103-0012, Japan. The carrier-neutral facility is located next to Otemachi, a telecommunications hub of Tokyo and one […]
Zoning In
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 […]
Zoning In
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 […]
Zoning In
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, […]
Zoning In
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 […]
Zoning In
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 […]
Zoning In
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 […]
Zoning In
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 […]




