"Do It Right or Not At All": Data Center Protest
News ClipWDEL·New Castle County, DE·2/24/2026
A protest against the expansion of data centers in Delaware City unfolded, with local advocates and residents voicing concerns over the environmental and community impacts of the proposed data center construction. Key issues raised include the data center's high energy consumption, water usage, and potential to become a public nuisance. Strict guidelines for data centers in New Castle County have been proposed, but the ordinance has faced delays due to pressure from data center companies.
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Gov: New Castle County Council
The Delaware Sierra Club is protesting the proposed construction of a data center in Delaware City, citing concerns over environmental and community impacts. Local advocate Dale Swain says the goal is to ensure the project complies with strict guidelines or is not built at all. Residents are worried about the data center's high energy usage, water consumption, and potential to become a public nuisance. However, electrician Matthew Amandola sees the economic benefits if the project is done right, emphasizing the need for clear, workable standards that protect communities while creating jobs.