From the western mountains to Wake County, local governments are pausing potential projects in the face of fierce resident ...

North Carolina originally passed its data center tax exemption in 2006. Gov. Josh Stein is calling for it to be changed or ...

Gov. Josh Stein questioned whether it's time for North Carolina to pull back its incentives for data center operators.

There are about 100 data centers in the state that account for up to 3% of the state’s energy demand. That demand is expected to more than double by 2030, as the market for larger facilities grows to ...

During a historic drought, communities are raising concerns about the water usage of AI data centers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Carolina Journal Poll shows strong support among North Carolina voters for requiring data centers to generate their own ...

Data centers use cooling systems to keep its technology running smoothly. These cooling systems can cause local water pollution and strain existing water resources. This comes as climate change makes ...

Large facilities can use millions of gallons daily for cooling, much of it lost to evaporation. Local leaders and utilities ...