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Recent data reveals that local politicians in the U.S. are increasingly opposing new data center developments, with over 500 bans enacted nationwide by July. These restrictions are not limited to Republican-controlled areas, as Democratic-led states are also enacting similar measures. The primary dr

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Responsible Data Center Development Act, imposing a one-year ban on data center projects exceeding 50 megawatts in capacity. This marks the first statewide temporary ban in the U.S., following Maine’s earlier attempt that was vetoed. The move addresses conce

Recent temporary bans or moratoriums on data center construction have been passed by multiple small counties in Tennessee, reflecting growing local concerns over the impact of large-scale data center projects. McMinnville, located in Warren County, recently enacted an 18-month moratorium to assess p