The Daily · Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Energy Department lets PJM move data centers to backup power. Oregon pauses data center permits.
First published October 14, 2026 · 28 stories · 26 large-load proceedings tracked · 19 Calendar dates
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1Policy & Regulation
Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approves a pause of up to one year on new data centers
The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance on October 13, 2026 that prohibits the construction of new data centers and most expansions of existing facilities for up to one year. Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic sponsored the ordinance.
Why it matters. The ordinance now heads to Mayor Cavalier Johnson for his signature.
WTMJ · Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2Power & Energy
Energy Department emergency order lets PJM move data centers to backup generation
The US Department of Energy has issued an emergency order that lets PJM Interconnection direct data centers and other large-load customers to switch to back-up generation resources, if necessary. The order remains in effect until October 16.
Why it matters. The Department of Energy said the US had 35 GW of unused back-up generation available nationwide.
The National · United States
3Policy & Regulation
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek orders a pause on pollution permits for data centers
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has directed environmental regulators to temporarily stop issuing pollution permits to data centers. The pause covers all air and water pollution permits for new or expanding data centers until July.
Why it matters. Amazon, which said it has been a committed partner in Oregon for over 15 years, warned of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in planned investment.
OPB · Oregon
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