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Zoning In

Zoning In

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

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

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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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

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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Milldam’s President Joins The Data Center Frontier Show Podcast to Discuss Data Center Community Relations and Engagement

Milldam’s President Joins The Data Center Frontier Show Podcast to Discuss Data Center Community Relations and Engagement

Our President, Adam Waitkunas, was recently a guest on The Data Center Frontier Show Podcast to discuss data center community relations and tactics that data center developers can leverage to strengthen their relationships with local communities throughout North America. The discussion also focused on Milldam’s new Data Center Community Relations Service, which designs tailor-made community relations campaigns that utilize support at the local level. Check out the Episode to hear Adam’s conversation with Matt Vincent and David […]

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Milldam’s President Talks to Bisnow About Data Center Community Relations

Milldam’s President Talks to Bisnow About Data Center Community Relations

Milldam’s president, Adam Waitkunas, recently spoke to Bisnow’s Dan Rabb about the data center industry’s continued challenges with community relations. He also discussed Milldam’s new Data Center Community Relations Service, helping data center developers seamlessly navigate community engagement across North America. You can read the full article here.

Let’s Meet at PTC

Let’s Meet at PTC

Milldam’s President, Adam Waitkunas, will attend PTC’24 January 21-24 in Honolulu. This event brings together key players and influencers from the data center and telecom sectors, providing an ideal platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and business development. Feel free to reach out to Adam if you would like to meet to discuss Milldam’s new Data Center Community Relations service and any PR and content development needs you may have.See you in Hawaii!

Milldam’s President Talks to Bisnow About Data Center Community Relations and Community Engagement

Milldam’s President Talks to Bisnow About Data Center Community Relations and Community Engagement

Recently, MPR’s President, Adam Waitkunas spoke with Dan Rabb from Bisnow about the growing opposition to data center developments from various communities. Adam provides some suggestions for strategies and how the industry should be implementing data center community relations and engagement, while educating the general public about data centers. You can read the full Bisnow here Data Center Community Relations Data Center Community Engagement Data Center Government Relations

Data Center Public Relations Newsletter Released

Data Center Public Relations Newsletter Released

Earlier this week, Beverly Hills Public Relations firm, Milldam Public Relations released its November newsletter. The theme of the newsletter discusses the importance of not overlooking new office or geographic expansion announcements. Many dismiss these announcements as not necessary, but there are different angles to leverage when promoting an expansion: Localize it Highlight how your customers/targets will benefit Include who will be leading the new office Mention the reason for the expansion Highlight customers/partners in […]

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