Trump supports data centers and unites 23 governors to protect Americans from rising costs
Trump Advocates for AI Data Centers with Support from Governors President Donald Trump is expressing strong support for American technology, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. During a speech at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, he declared the importance of leading the “global race in AI” and positioned himself as a supporter […]
Trump widening effort against data centers covering their electricity expenses
President Trump to Expand Data Center Electricity Responsibility Plan In Washington, President Trump is set to broaden a plan aimed at making data centers accountable for their own electricity usage, rather than passing on those costs to consumers. During an announcement, he is expected to reveal that significant utilities and 23 governors have agreed to […]
‘Residents React to New Construction’: Erin Brockovich Reports Receiving Numerous Complaints About AI Data Centers
Erin Brockovich, known for winning a historic $333 million settlement against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) in 1993, and the inspiration for Julia Roberts’ film, recently shared she is receiving numerous reports from U.S. residents concerning the construction of AI data centers in their neighborhoods. “Whenever I get a lot of emails, that signals something,” […]
Tahoe billionaires in California face threats from data centers
Residents around Lake Tahoe, many of whom are quite affluent, might soon encounter a power shortage due to the booming data center industry. This surge is placing additional demands on the local power grid. About 50,000 individuals in the Lake Tahoe area rely on Liberty Utilities for electricity, with roughly 75% sourced from NV Energy, […]
Leading NYC business organization opposes Governor Hochul’s one-year ban on data centers
New York City’s Business Group Criticizes Hochul’s Data Center Construction Ban The primary business advocacy group in New York City has strongly criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent one-year ban on new high-performance data center constructions. They describe the move as counterproductive and detrimental to business interests in the state. Last week, Hochul signed an executive […]
Trump criticizes Hochul’s prohibition of data centers in NY: ‘Bad choice’
President Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent decision to prohibit data centers throughout New York, claiming it is the first of its kind in the country. He criticized the Democratic Party’s approach, describing it as a political maneuver aimed at eliminating what he called “money trees.” On Truth Social, he stated, […]
New York Establishes the First Statewide Halt on AI Data Centers
New York Governor Announces Moratorium on Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has declared a one-year suspension of environmental permits alongside a freeze on the construction of new hyperscale data centers as the state aims to create regulatory standards. This move is partly in response to concerns regarding the potential environmental impact, energy […]
In a surprising move, New York prohibits large data centers across the entire state.
New York Sets Limits on Data Center Growth The United States currently holds the record for the most data centers globally, but New York state’s expansion in this area will be slowing down, at least temporarily. Governor Kathy Hochul recently discussed a pressing issue in modern technology, stating that data centers introduce a significant amount […]
Analysts predict that AI servers will use more energy than all traditional data centers put together by 2027.
Power Consumption Surge in Data Centers Due to AI Demand Global power consumption in data centers is projected to rise by 26% this year, reaching 565 terawatt-hours, largely driven by the increasing demands of AI workloads, as outlined in a recent report from Gartner. The study indicates that electricity usage in data centers will jump […]
Hochul calls for a break on new large data centers for AI in New York during the election year.
New York State to Halt Environmental Permits for Data Centers Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York state regulators will not be granting environmental permits for large data centers in the coming year. She is set to sign an executive order that will “suspend” new air permits for what are referred to as “hyperscale” […]