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Bans and Moratoriums — North Star Data Center Policy Toolkit
This policy toolkit page catalogs local, state and federal strategies for banning or pausing data center construction. Covers municipal ordinances, time-bound moratoriums and anti-preemption provisions, with documented examples from Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, Indiana and Ohio. Includes proposed federal moratorium legislation from Senator Sanders and Representative Ocasio-Cortez.
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How Much Electricity Does a Data Center Use? Complete 2025 Analysis – IAEI Magazine
This comprehensive analysis details U.S. data center electricity consumption, which reached 176 TWh in 2023 (4.4% of total U.S. electricity) and could hit 325–580 TWh by 2028. The guide breaks down what drives this demand—including AI workloads requiring up to 10x more power than traditional computing—and documents how concentrated development strains local grids, raises rates…
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Economic Development Incentives Evaluation Toolkit
Despite costing states billions annually, tax incentive programs rarely undergo rigorous evaluation. The Pew Charitable Trusts compiled over a decade of reports, webinars, memos and legislative testimonies examining incentive costs, design and effectiveness across all 50 states. Links to the NCSL's state evaluation database dating to 2008.
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The Proof is in the Permit: How to make sure a facility in your community gets an effective title V air pollution permit
This resource guide provides strategies for ensuring effective Title V air pollution permits for facilities, focusing on environmental and public health impacts. It emphasizes community organizing, environmental justice, and the importance of legal and procedural monitoring tools. The guide is published by the New York Public Interest Research Group Fund and the Earth Day Coalition.
Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms