Key Takeaways: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has redrawn the terms under which new data center projects can receive state tax incentives, directing more revenue toward K-12 education while retaining much of Nevada’s broader abatement program. The September 2026 executive order establishes a minimum combined sales and u
Key Takeaways: Florida’s expanding fight over AI infrastructure is reshaping the gubernatorial contest between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly, while raising the permitting and investment risks facing hyperscale data center developers. Donalds previously presented data centers and power generatio
Key Takeaways: Anthropic has secured space for its first Australian data centre deployment, signing an agreement covering the initial stage of Zerra DC’s proposed Western Downs Digital Park in regional Queensland. Queensland premier David Crisafulli announced the agreement in parliament on Wednesday, September 16.
Key Takeaways: Amazon Web Services has confirmed that some customer resources and data stored in its Middle East infrastructure cannot be recovered, roughly six months after Iranian drone strikes damaged data centers in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. “After a thorough assessment, we have determined that we
Key Takeaways: New York has introduced a Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development that gives local governments a starting point for negotiating with hyperscale developers. The central recommendation is striking: at least $1 million in community investment for every megawatt of utility demand
Key Takeaways: Bee County has adopted a resolution seeking clearer state guidance on data center development as residents raise concerns about a planned facility in North Bee County’s Pawnee area. The action places the county in a widening Texas debate over how local governments can respond when large computing ca
Key Takeaways: Buildots has secured $130 million in new financing as owners and contractors look for better ways to control schedule, cost and execution risk on increasingly complex construction programmes. O.G. Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intel Capital, Moh
Key Takeaways: Switch has added another major piece to its Southern Nevada expansion plan, purchasing 176.5 acres at Apex Industrial Park for $196 million. The two-part transaction closed Aug. 31, according to property records. The acquisition brings Switch’s holdings at Apex to nearly 493 acres, assembled for $37
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