amazon faced a setback in its attempt to avoid regulatory oversight for a proposed data center in minnesota, as the state’s Public Utilities Commission unanimously rejected its request due to environmental concerns linked to diesel generators.

amazon lost a regulatory oversight battle regarding a data center in minnesota.

The commission voted against amazon's request for exemption from regulatory oversight.

Founder of amazon, who is mentioned in relation to the company's actions.

An environmental nonprofit opposing amazon's request.

meta is planning to build a large data center in minnesota.