Illinois raises the permitting bar, while Virginia debates when “backup” can run Data centers rely on backup generators for resiliency, but the scale of new development is pushing states to look harder at the air and noise impacts of those engines. Illinois and Virginia are now moving in the same direction under a shared theme:Read more
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What the xAI Decision Signals for Future Data Center Development On January 16, 2026, CNBC reported that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has updated its interpretation of Clean Air Act requirements in a move that directly affects how data centers can power rapid expansion projects. The update follows scrutiny of how xAI, the artificial intelligenceRead more
EPA Clean Air Act Data Center Resource Hub: Permitting & Compliance Takeaways On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new online resource: Clean Air Act Resources for Data Centers. The goal is to make it easier for data center developers and permitting authorities to navigate Clean Air Act requirements asRead more
EU guidance aims to make methane compliance more practical for imported oil and gas, while keeping the transparency bar high. Europe is moving to make compliance more workable under its new methane emissions law for imported oil and gas, following concerns raised by the United States and industry. In a Reuters report published December 11,Read more
