Former Trump, Obama Advisers Jointly Urge Data Center Regulation Middle Ground

What happened: Former Obama and Trump economic advisers Robert Wolf and Stephen Moore released a report proposing a bipartisan framework for data center construction, based on federal guidelines covering ratepayer Why it matters: The authors argue against both a regulatory free-for-all and blanket moratoriums, saying NIMBY concerns must be addressed to build public support. The report notes bipartisan agreement on data center electricity demands, while Virginia's governor signed an executive order giving communities more say and other state Democrats press for a statewide moratorium.

Former Obama and Trump economic advisers Robert Wolf and Stephen Moore released a report proposing a bipartisan framework for data center construction, based on federal guidelines covering ratepayer

The authors argue against both a regulatory free-for-all and blanket moratoriums, saying NIMBY concerns must be addressed to build public support. The report notes bipartisan agreement on data center electricity demands, while Virginia's governor signed an executive order giving communities more say and other state Democrats press for a statewide moratorium.