post | 09.01.2026
The Data Center Gold Rush Is Overwhelming Southeast Communities
Why we're calling for a pause on new, large data centers across our five-state region.
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post | 08.31.2026
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
post | 08.31.2026
Who’s Responsible for Conducting a Frank National Dialogue About AI?
post | 08.31.2026
Questions over energy production at proposed Bradley County project continue to rise
post | 08.26.2026
Bradley County officials urge open-mindedness toward $11.3B data center campus proposal
post | 08.20.2026
TVA’s Data Center Rate: Talk is Cheap, Until it Isn’t
post | 08.20.2026
Data Centers Consume 80-215% More Water When Power Generation Is Included
Data centers use far more water than commonly reported once power generation is included. New analysis shows offsite water consumption for electricity adds 80-215% on top of onsite cooling water use.
post | 08.18.2026
4 Reasons SACE Calls for 18-Month Moratorium on the Data Center Gold Rush
Moratorium in the Southeast allows time to define rules on transparency, pollution, cost, and risk instead of inheriting the costly risks.
post | 08.18.2026
4 Reasons the Southeast Should Pause the Data Center Gold Rush
SACE is calling for an 18-month moratorium on new large data centers across Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, so the region can proactively set the terms of this...
post | 08.13.2026
NC Groups Push Back on AI Leadership Council’s Strategic Plan
SACE signs on in support of North Carolina Data Center Network’s (NCDCN) response letter pointing out major environmental justice concerns associated with the current system for permitting and...