The industry should resist the victory lap—this close call signals a deeper problem it can’t ignore. By Adam Waitkunas When Janet Mills vetoed Maine’s proposed data center moratorium, much of the industry exhaled. Some even celebrated. That reaction misses the point entirely. What happened in Maine wasn’t a win—it was a warning shot. A Veto Isn’t a Green Light The bill itself—LD 307—would have made Maine the first state in the country to impose a […]
This week’s Zoning In highlights a clear shift: while energy and water concerns are still present, they’re increasingly being overshadowed by transparency and community engagement—and the consequences when both fall short. Across multiple markets, projects introduced late or with limited public visibility are triggering immediate backlash, with residents focusing less on technical impacts and more on process, access to information, and whether their voices are being heard. That breakdown is showing up in real time. […]
