Data Centers Pitch Flexibility as Permitting Pushback Spreads — September 17, 2026
The Data Center DailyShow Notes
Google, Nvidia and Emerald AI are reviving AEMA to push flexible data centers as Florida and Oregon officials tighten scrutiny over hyperscale load, water and land use; Equinix is planning a bigger $5 billion-to-$7 billion annual build budget.
In this episode: Top stories: 1. How tech and energy giants plan to mainstream data center flexibility | Latitude Media — Latitude Media https://www.latitudemedia.com/news/how-tech-and-energy-giants-plan-to-mainstream-data-center-flexibility/ 2. Marion County approves 12-month moratorium on large-scale data centers - Ocala-News.com — Ocala-News.com https://www.ocala-news.com/2026/09/16/marion-county-approves-12-month-moratorium-on-large-scale-data-centers/ 3. Equinix, Inc. (EQIX) Earnings Call Transcript & Summary — EarningsCalls https://earningscalls.dev/transcripts/equinix-inc_eqix_earnings_call_transcript_2026-09-15 4. Oregon Data Center Debate Moves Toward Statewide Decisions on Power, Water and Development — Grants Pass Tribune https://www.grantspasstribune.com/oregon-data-center-debate-moves-toward-statewide-decisions-on-power-water-and-development/
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