Name: Data Center Power & Utility Interconnection (Gateway 2)
Start: 2026-05-20T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-20T13:00:00-04:00

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April 24, 2026

In Massive Victory, Community Stops Monterey Park Data Center

HMC Capital withdraws its Monterey Park, California data center application after community leaders organize sustained opposition. Food & Water Watch leads a sign-on letter from California organizations to the city […]

Campaign Strategy, Community Organizing, Energy, Victories, Water Quality & Quantity
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April 23, 2026

AI Data Center Location Attractiveness Index

The AI Data Center Location Attractiveness Index evaluates 25 North American markets for greenfield AI data center development, highlighting the shift from traditional hubs to emerging locations like Austin/San Antonio […]

Financial Analysis, Legal & Zoning
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April 21, 2026

Data Drain: The Land and Water Impacts of the AI Boom

This comprehensive feature examines the massive water, energy, and land demands of AI-driven data centers across the US, with detailed reporting from Northern Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana. It documents […]

Agriculture/Farmland, Big Tech, Economic Analysis, Energy, Government & Policy, Jobs, Taxes, Utilities & Power, Water Quality & Quantity
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April 21, 2026

What Happens When Data Centers Come To Town?

Data centers are rapidly growing and consume significant water, posing challenges to local communities and the environment. They often keep fossil fuel plants operational and raise concerns about the effectiveness […]

Technical Resources
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April 21, 2026

To avoid an AI data-center bubble, Washington must change how it works with US states – Atlantic Council

The US Senate's recent vote against a moratorium on state-level AI regulation highlights the need for improved coordination between federal and state governments regarding AI infrastructure. Local opposition has already […]

Big Tech, Economic Analysis, Energy, Government & Policy, Technology Policy, Utilities & Power
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April 21, 2026

Democratic senators investigate data centers’ effects on electricity prices | US Senate | The Guardian

Three Democratic US senators are investigating whether major tech companies are passing increased electricity costs from energy-intensive data centers onto consumers. They demand transparency and accountability from companies like Google, […]

Big Tech, Economic Analysis, Energy, Government & Policy, Taxes, Utilities & Power
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April 20, 2026

Food & Water Watch: The Urgent Case Against Data Centers

This Food & Water Watch report makes a comprehensive case for an immediate moratorium on new data centers at all levels of government. It documents the environmental, economic, and social […]

Agriculture/Farmland, Big Tech, Community Organizing, Economic Analysis, Energy, Environmental Justice, Financial Analysis, Government & Policy, Jobs, Noise, Public Engagement, Taxes, Technology Policy, Utilities & Power, Water Quality & Quantity
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April 13, 2026

Data Center Site Selection: Key Factors & Process

This Procore industry guide details the key factors driving data center site selection, including access to grid power, network connectivity, tax incentives, and favorable zoning — offering advocates a window […]

Energy, Government & Policy, Legal & Zoning, Site Location, Taxes, Utilities & Power, Water Quality & Quantity
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April 7, 2026

How Many Data Centers Are in the US? Latest Statistics and Trends – C&C Technology Group

This industry overview from C&C Technology Group catalogs over 5,400 US data centers, mapping major hubs in Northern Virginia, Texas, California, and Illinois and profiling key operators including AWS, Google, […]

Big Tech, Energy, Technical Resources
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April 7, 2026

Data centers face drought and climate risk : NPR

About 20% of U.S. data centers draw from water-stressed watersheds. Covers facility-level consumption (300,000 gal/day), community pushback in Arizona and South Carolina, and corporate replenishment pledges.

Big Tech, Energy, Water Quality & Quantity

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AI Data Center Location Attractiveness Index

How Many Data Centers Are in the US? Latest Statistics and Trends – C&C Technology Group

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