• The State of AI Data Center Policy in the United States w/ Tim Bernard

    @ Join Halt the Harm Network for the official launch of the HHN Data Center Policy Tracker, a comprehensive legislative tracking tool covering data center bills across the United States. In this session, you will meet Tim Bernard, the independent policy analyst leading this initiative. Tim will walk through the current state of data center […]

  • Working Session on Gateway 4: Tax Incentive Negotiations

    @ Halt the Harm Network participants are invited to a special working session on Tax Incentive Negotiations to stop bad data centers. Data center developers routinely ask for massive tax breaks from local and state governments including property tax abatements lasting 10-20 years, sales tax exemptions, reduced utility rates, and infrastructure subsidies. They promise jobs […]

  • Monthly Networking Session

    Monthly Networking Session

    Welcome to the Halt the Harm Network monthly networking session! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow members, share what you’re working on, and learn how to make the most of our community. New to HHN? Join early for an overview of network resources, how to engage, and ways to collaborate with others. What […]

  • Working Session on Gateway 5: Financial Structuring & Credit Approvals

    @ Halt the Harm Network participants are invited to a special working session on a specific gateway (or phase) of data center development.  Data centers cost billions to build, requiring complex financing from banks, institutional investors, and insurance companies. Before committing money, these financial institutions assess project risks—including regulatory problems, community opposition, and what’s called […]

  • The Economics of Data Center Tax Incentives: Who Really Benefits?

    Communities across the country are being asked to offer massive tax breaks and subsidies to attract data centers. But do these deals actually benefit local communities or are cities and states leaving money on the table? Join us for a conversation with Nathan Jensen, Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas […]

  • No Kings Day National Day of Action (March 28)

    An Action Network email inviting recipients to join a “No Kings Day” event on March 28 as part of a national day of action opposing the Trump administration’s agenda and related policies.

  • Diesel Generators at Data Centers: Status, Impacts, and Protective Practices

    Across the country, data centers rely on large fleets of diesel generators to provide backup power during outages and testing. While often overlooked in discussions of digital infrastructure, these generators can be a significant source of air pollution, contributing to local health risks and environmental harm. In this webinar, researchers from the Better Data Center […]

  • The Economic and Environmental Impacts of Data Centers by Food & Water Watch

    Across the country, communities are experiencing a rapid expansion of data centers. While these projects are often framed as economic development, they come with significant environmental and economic consequences, from rising electricity demand and water consumption to tax incentives and local infrastructure impacts. In this webinar, Ben Murray, an economist and Senior Researcher at Food […]