Datacenter developers accused of splitting emissions to evade EPA pollution rules

Environmental groups say major tech companies are manipulating EPA permitting processes by fragmenting their emission sources into smaller units to avoid major-source classification and stricter regulatory scrutiny.

First covered Sep 27, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

Datacenter developers accused of splitting emissions to evade EPA pollution rules — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

18h Guardian Environment Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules — Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are manipulating the…

Primary sources

cloud.env.nm.gov Zjyyytyzmtmzytrmnzrlzjyym2Y3Ymm1Of8Ymtywmdu~ (cloud.env.nm.gov)

mde.maryland.gov Frederick Data Center Sampling/Reports

nmelc.org Initial Letter Re Ygi Microgrid (nmelc.org)

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epa.gov Clean Air Act Resources for Data Centers | US EPA

crowell.com EPA Steps Back from AI Data Center Regulation: What Developers Must Know Now | Crowell & Moring LLP

datacenterknowledge.com How the EPA’s New Rules Could Spark Backlash for Data Centers

Appeared in: 2026-09-27 (#1) · 2026-09-28 (#2)

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