Data centers, essential to a digital economy, have quietly become a flashpoint of local outrage. As politicians gear up for upcoming midterm elections, communities across party lines are pushing back, raising questions about a surprising new unifier in American politics.

Capstone Green Energy has secured a US$112.5 million strategic investment led by Monarch Alternative Capital LP. This infusion aims to streamline its capital structure and strengthen its position in the clean microturbine energy market.

Data centers—once an abstract concept—have taken center stage in rural Georgia, sparking both hope and caution. While some local leaders see potential for economic growth, many residents question the environmental and infrastructural costs of these high-tech facilities.

A state agency’s approval of a power plant permit near Temple and Rogers could usher in a new era of industrial growth for Bell County. With more data centers planned for the region, this project has the potential to meet rising energy demands in the local economy.

Two proposed bills could reshape how large water consumers, such as data centers, are charged in Missouri. By requiring high-load users to pay rates reflective of their increased burden, lawmakers aim to prevent undue utility cost hikes for local communities.

Global data centers are expanding at a multi-trillion-dollar scale, yet many projects risk running into power shortages. Despite attention to cutting-edge chips and models in AI, it is electricity—and the red tape around acquiring it—that poses the greatest threat to meeting construction timelines.

As a powerful winter storm looms, Compass Datacenters voices its support for Secretary Wright’s policy enabling data centers to tap backup generators. This measure aims to safeguard critical infrastructure and maintain essential digital services across the nation.

Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is committing USD 700 million to establish a 48 MW data center in Incheon. This move marks the first phase of a targeted 500 MW AI and cloud buildout across South Korea.

This latest collection of letters to the editor highlights the contrasting views of Oklahomans on issues ranging from building data centers to the influence of President Trump. Letters also share thoughts on Mayor Monroe Nichols’ proposed sales tax increase and the statewide passion for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

As AI technologies expand, America’s power grid finds itself under increasing strain. Data centers and other energy-hungry operations underscore the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to keep pace with innovation.