Utilities and States Move to Rein In Speculative Data Center Projects
Public opposition and new utility vetting rules are slowing a growing share of proposed AI data centers, even as hyperscaler spending keeps climbing.
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North Carolina Repeals Data Center Electricity Tax Break, Keeps Equipment Incentives
North Carolina has ended its sales tax exemption on electricity purchased by data centers while leaving capital equipment incentives intact, shifting policy focus toward power availability and long-term energy costs.
Data Center Construction, Power Rules, and Community Pushback: July 2026 Roundup
From a voter-approved municipal ban in California to a $25 billion hyperscale wave in Missouri, July 2026 brought a surge of data center construction news, regulatory shifts, and community tension across the US.