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PolicyCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Friday, April 17, 2026
Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns
Oakley becomes first Bay Area city banning new data centers over resources.
“Oakley has become the first Bay Area city to temporarily halt new data centers, approving a moratorium as officials study the industry's heavy energy and...”
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#28 that day4.90/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%2/10
Economic impact · weight 25%6/10
Job impact · weight 20%4/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%8/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%8/10
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