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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s Zoning In covers a range of new developments and growing opposition across the U.S. as communities, regulators, and tech giants navigate the complex realities of data center expansion. From Bessemer, AL to Chesapeake, VA, we’re tracking the $64 billion community relations wake-up call in action. Highlights include: Data Center Developments & Community Responses Bessemer, Alabama: Residents Oppose Massive Data Center ProjectA proposed 4.5-million-square-foot data center, dubbed Project Marvel, is facing strong opposition from […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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Arizona Eyes Nuclear Reactors for Data Center Power Arizona is exploring the use of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to power massive tech facilities. House Bill 2774 would allow for deployment of these “nuclear batteries” without standard environmental or zoning reviews. Advocates see it as a way to meet high energy demands; critics call it risky deregulation.Read the full article at PHOENIX Magazine  $64 Billion in Data Center Projects Face Local Pushback A new report […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

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This week’s update reveals the push-pull between data center growth and public oversight across the U.S. In Kentucky, Oldham County’s planning board is building a framework to regulate data centers more tightly. At the same time, West Virginia just passed a law that bypasses local zoning altogether to attract more projects. Meanwhile, power constraints in Pennsylvania have halted a long-rumored AWS development, and in Virginia, the battle continues over who should pay for infrastructure serving […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Client News, Milldam Minute, Milldam News

This week in data center drama: community clashes, regulatory shakeups, and a growing call for accountability. In Alabama, Meta’s Huntsville campus is earning praise for its low noise levels, while Bessemer residents are suing to stop a $14B facility they say threatens their health and quality of life. In Indiana, a 95-year-old orchard is fighting to protect its rural charm. And in West Virginia, a new law stripping local zoning control is being slammed as […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Client News, Milldam Minute

This week, Pittsylvania County, VA, made headlines by firmly rejecting a hotly contested 750-acre data center and onsite power proposal after six months of public debate and protests. The Board of Supervisors denied the rezoning application in a 6-1 vote and blocked the developer’s last-minute withdrawal attempt, effectively delaying any reapplication for a year. The decision underscored the project’s deep community opposition, focused on rural preservation and environmental concerns, and spurred calls to update the […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Client News, Milldam Minute, Milldam News, Uncategorized

This week’s headlines spotlight a growing national reckoning over the power, land, and local control issues tied to the explosive growth of AI-fueled data centers. In Washington, federal regulators rejected Amazon and Talen Energy’s request to revisit a ruling that blocks a co-located data center from ramping up power use at a Pennsylvania nuclear plant—further signaling increased scrutiny of behind-the-meter energy arrangements. At the state level, Arizona’s utility regulators launched a formal review of grid […]

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Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Talks to Bisnow About Increased Data Center Regulations

Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Talks to Bisnow About Increased Data Center Regulations

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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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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute

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, […]

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Zoning In

Zoning In

in Milldam Minute

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

in Milldam Minute, Milldam News

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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