Wisconsin is emerging as a hub for data center development because of fresh water, a cooler climate and affordable land. What ...

Measures seeking to block or rein in data center construction are gaining momentum at the state and local level, as Americans ...

The POWER Act requires data centers to produce plans for water use, scarcity and sustainability. It also requires data ...

With thoughtful policy, strategic siting and strong local engagement, rural America can serve as both a global leader in ...

The growth of data centers can be done sustainably according to the governor's task force. Solar, wind energy and better ...

AI simplifies processes and drives new efficiencies. But data centers harm the environment, and these companies are helping ...

The Reno City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday afternoon to move forward with more rules on data centers, starting the ...

Maine may become the first state to pause the construction of new AI data centers. Here are the other states considering bans ...

The Senate approved a sweeping ban on NDA use in local governments — not just data center deals — but its path forward in the ...

A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows ...

Durham is eyeing a two-year timeout for data centers and cryptocurrency mining, setting up a high-stakes local fight over ...

Critics question $77 million in projected tax breaks tied to a project reported to create one permanent job, while officials ...