Arizona AG Calls for Data Center Pause | Phoenix News

Arizona’s Attorney General Kris Mayes is sounding the alarm on the explosive growth of data centers, warning that the state’s water and energy resources are being stretched to breaking point. With the Colorado River already slashed by federal authorities and projections showing Phoenix’s data center water demand could surge by over 450%, Mayes is pushing for a statewide pause — urging lawmakers to act before the Legislature reconvenes in January. She’s also challenging proposed power rate hikes tied to infrastructure for these energy-hungry facilities. Residents near Glendale’s controversial Project Eagle — which includes three massive data centers and its own power plant — are relieved by the AG’s stance, citing fears over water scarcity and ignored community input. While Mayes can’t halt projects alone, her call for legislative intervention puts pressure on the Governor and lawmakers as the City Council weighs whether to annex the site — caught between developer rights and community needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/520b09e99afddb57