What changed in U.S. data centers in July 2025
July 2025: one headline number
The Atlas news log documents 1 source-dated entries in July 2025.
Selected documented entries, not a count of newly announced projects, operating buildings or all developments. Publication, review and scheduled event dates have different meanings.
Calculation: Count distinct entry IDs whose source publication date falls in this month and is no later than the snapshot date, with a retained source URL.
Snapshot as of October 29, 2026. This selected archive can be incomplete. It does not establish the number of facilities announced in this month.
Source-dated entries
Phoenix adds a special permit process for data centers
· City of Phoenix Planning and Development
Phoenix says the City Council approved citywide zoning changes that place data centers in a special permit framework. The City says the rules address power, fire, emergency access and noise; its account describes permit controls, not a ban.
Updated . What changed: Dated source entries and the shown calculation for July 2025.