Post by Jake Blayney

Daily Data Center News: ⚖️ Gage County Recommends Data Center Moratorium - The Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend an 18-month moratorium on data center building permits to allow officials time to develop construction regulations. https://lnkd.in/eiUvbDGS 🚧 Imperial County Implements Temporary Freeze - The Imperial County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 45-day moratorium on data center project approvals following public concerns regarding power, water, and air quality impacts. https://lnkd.in/eKWVVVWW 🌿 Google Data Center Wetland Impact Assessment - Michigan regulators are reviewing a wetland permit for a proposed 1-gigawatt Google data center in Van Buren Township that would destroy 13.55 acres of wetlands, with public comment open until June 26. https://lnkd.in/ewDyY_Yc 💰 Data Center Tax Policy Debates - Researchers contend that the data center industry should pay a higher share of state taxes, highlighting that over a dozen states are currently evaluating new regulations or tax increases on the industry. https://lnkd.in/eSURzT7w ⚡ Texas Grid Regulators Weigh New Vetting Rules - The Public Utility Commission of Texas is scheduled to consider an ERCOT proposal designed to streamline the power approval process for data centers seeking to connect to the state's energy grid. https://lnkd.in/eYemNdnA 🏛️ FERC to Address Large Load Interconnection - The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is meeting on June 18 to review agenda items regarding the interconnection of large loads, such as data centers and AI technologies, to the interstate transmission system. https://lnkd.in/ek5DAEvu