Bernalillo County Revisits Oversight Rules for Data Centers, AI Projects Bernalillo County commissioners are preparing to revisit a proposed resolution Tuesday that would tighten oversight and accountability standards for large data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects seeking public incentives. The measure, titled “Holding Data Center Projects Accountable in Our Community,” was first introduced at …
Environmental groups call for pause on U.S. data centers A coalition of more than 230 environmental organizations is calling for a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States, escalating a growing backlash against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and its strain on energy, water, and climate systems. According to a …
Energy policy takes center stage ahead of Oklahoma’s 2026 session Energy policy — from data centers and artificial intelligence to water use, eminent domain, taxation, and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission — is poised to dominate discussion when the Oklahoma Legislature convenes for the 2026 regular session in early February. More than 60 energy-related bills were …
Rapid data center growth expected across western states A new study examining the impact of data centers across western U.S. states, including Colorado and New Mexico, warns that artificial intelligence-driven development could expand more than four times faster than growth seen over the past decade. The analysis finds the surge will not only drive up …
