
Who is Verrus, the company behind Salem’s proposed data center?
News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR·8/19/2026
Verrus, a Google-funded company, has proposed a new type of data center in Salem, claiming it will address issues related to water, power, noise, and pollution. Despite these claims, Verrus has not yet built a data center. The project in Salem remains proposed.
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As corporations scramble to keep up with demand for AI computing power, Verrus, a Google-funded company, says it is on the cutting edge of creating a new kind of data center. Verrus still hasn’t managed to build a data center despite its claims that its buildout would address issues related to water, power, noise and pollution. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report.