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- Aug 4NEWS·AlabamaHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com · Alabama
- Aug 4NEWS·Madison Co., ALHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com · Madison Co., AL
- Aug 4UTILITIES·LouisianaEnvironmental groups and a utility watchdog are urging Louisiana regulators to slow Entergy's plan to build gas plants for Meta's AI data center, citing pollution concerns and claims that critical project information is being withheld. Entergy responded that the project will generate approximately $2.6 billion in customer savings over two decades.fox8live.com · Louisiana · also at fox8live.com
- Aug 4UTILITIES·LouisianaEnvironmental groups and advocates are challenging Entergy Louisiana's plan to build new gas plants for Meta's AI data center, citing pollution concerns and claiming information is being withheld from the public. Entergy counters that the project will generate approximately $2.6 billion in customer savings over two decades and says relevant information is accessible.fox8live.com · Louisiana · also at fox8live.com
- Aug 4MORATORIUM·TennesseeEast Tennessee communities are implementing zoning restrictions and development pauses to limit AI data center placement near residential areas before projects are proposed. Kingsport requires facilities in heavy industrial zones with 500-foot residential setbacks and 60-decibel noise limits, while other cities have imposed moratoriums or distance requirements.The Cool Down · Tennessee · also at Yahoo
- Aug 3LAWSUIT·Morgan Co., ALState Sen. Arthur Orr says Alabama needs data centers but advocates for a measured approach, citing concerns about rising electricity rates and potential conflicts with other economic development projects. Several cities have implemented temporary moratoriums while the debate continues statewide.Data centers Archives - Yellowhammer News · Morgan Co., AL
- Aug 3MORATORIUM·FloridaHeadline onlyLakeland Ledger · Florida
- Aug 3NEWS·FloridaNextEra Energy's Florida utility FPL has about 21 gigawatts of interest from large-load data center customers, with 12 gigawatts in active discussions potentially starting service by 2028. The company is developing 30 potential data center hubs nationally and agreed to combine with Dominion Energy to create the world's largest regulated electric utility.AOL.com · Florida
- Aug 3MORATORIUM·Paulding Co., GAPaulding County, Georgia officials voted Tuesday to halt new data center projects until January 1, 2027, while the county revises development standards following months of resident opposition over neighborhood-scale facilities and concerns about electricity costs, noise, and environmental impacts.The Cool Down · Paulding Co., GA
- Aug 3MORATORIUM·Davidson Co., TNSouthern Alliance for Clean Energy · Davidson Co., TN
- Aug 3MORATORIUM·TennesseeThe Lawrence County, Tennessee Commission voted 13-5 to table a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center development, drawing boos from residents who supported the pause as a way to study environmental and infrastructure impacts before approving future projects.The Cool Down · Tennessee
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