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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Aligned data center developments across 1 states, including OH.

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News ClipCleveland Scene·Perkins, Erie County, OH

Lake Erie Watchdog Group Urges Governments to Regulate How Data Centers Dispose of Water

The Lake Erie Foundation is urging Ohio and local governments to require data center operators to disclose water use, cooling methods, wastewater disposal practices and chemical risks. The recommendations follow a review of Aligned’s NEO-01 facility near Sandusky, while Cleveland officials consider water-related oversight as the city’s moratorium on new data centers remains in effect until January 2027.

water environmental government moratorium

10/22/2026

News ClipScioto Post·Chillicothe, Ross County, OH

Chillicothe Data Center Project Sparks Opposition, Prompts Legislative Discussions

A proposed $1.5 billion high-performance computing campus, widely understood as a data center, at a former paper mill site in Chillicothe, Ohio, has sparked local opposition and discussions within the Chillicothe Council. Council members are gathering information to formulate potential legislation regarding data centers, while a statewide initiative aims to limit their size. The project, including an advanced technology training campus, is supported by local development entities.

announcement government opposition zoning environmental

8/12/2026

News Clip94.3 WKKJ·Chillicothe, Ross County, OH

City of Chillicothe Taking Action on Data Center Concerns

Chillicothe City Council is actively addressing concerns about a proposed data center planned for a former paper mill site, following a surprising announcement by U.S. Paper Mill and Aligned. Public resistance focuses on potential excessive water and electrical consumption, prompting the council to gather information and consider formulating new legislation regarding data centers.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

8/9/2026

News ClipScioto Post·Chillicothe, Ross County, OH

City of Chillicothe Taking Action on Data Center Concerns

The Chillicothe City Council and Mayor are actively addressing concerns about a proposed data center project at a former paper mill site. Officials and citizens were surprised by the announcement, prompting inquiries into the project's impacts and the formulation of potential local legislation. The project is planned to be a high-performance computing campus with an anticipated $1.5 billion investment.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

7/30/2026