Data center backlash spreads across states over grid and energy demands

Pennsylvania, Texas, Nebraska, and other states are imposing new restrictions, audits, and tax limits on data center development amid growing concerns about electricity consumption and grid strain.

First covered Aug 26, 2026 · 4:25 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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gov.texas.gov Governor Abbott Announces Power House Data Centers, CoreWeave And Emergent Data Centers Commit To Comply With His Data Centers Standards

governor.nebraska.gov Data Center Development & Protecting Nebraska Resources | Office of Governor Jim Pillen

pa.gov Governor Shapiro Signs Executive Order on Data Center Development in PA

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Appeared in: 2026-08-27 (#3)

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