Richmond County residents oppose Amazon data center's diesel power plan
News ClipCharlotte Observer·Richmond County, NC·7/31/2026
Amazon, in partnership with Duke Energy, plans to power a new data center in Richmond County, North Carolina, using diesel generators. Local residents are actively opposing this plan, expressing concerns about existing air pollution levels and the potential for further environmental degradation in their community.
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In Richmond County, Amazon is teaming up with Duke Energy to power its new data center with diesel generators. Residents say air pollution is already too much in their community.