Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Aligned Data Centers data center developments across 4 states, including OH, TX, IL, AZ.
Residents in Pataskala, Ohio, rallied at City Hall to voice strong opposition to a proposed data center campus, citing concerns about its impact on future growth and local infrastructure. The community members are also organizing a petition drive to fight the project. Aligned Data Center is the company associated with the proposed development.
Residents in Pataskala, Ohio are rallying at City Hall to oppose a proposed data center project by Aligned Data Centers. The community is also organizing a petition drive to challenge the development.
Data center companies in Ohio, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, have significantly increased lobbying efforts and spent over $10,000 on ads as political pressure mounts over tax breaks. Governor Mike DeWine announced a temporary pause on new tax credits after discovering the exemption cost the state $1.6 billion in 2025, far exceeding forecasts. A new legislative committee has been formed to review the issue and propose legislation.
Aligned Data Centers is planning a two-building data center campus in Peoria, Arizona, after its previous plans in Phoenix were affected by new zoning and noise limit ordinances aimed at controlling water and energy strain. The Peoria proposal has passed its initial review phase with the city.
Aligned Data Centers is proceeding with the development of a two-building data center campus located in Peoria. This news indicates forward movement on the project.
Data centers are booming in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, making Texas a major hub for digital infrastructure. This growth, fueled by AI, is driving significant demand for electricity and water, raising concerns about the state's resources and grid capacity. Additionally, the high demand for skilled electricians by data centers is impacting the local housing construction market.
Elk Grove Village is hosting a community town hall meeting to discuss data centers, which have become a significant local issue due to their high electricity and water consumption. The village, a major data center hub, is also facing pending state legislation regarding data center operations and anticipated electricity rate increases partly attributed to data center demand. Mayor Craig Johnson noted newer cooling technologies use glycol instead of water in closed-loop systems.
SMU recently hosted a Data Centers Innovation and Next-Gen Workforce Summit to discuss the impact of AI on the data center industry and the skills needed for future jobs. Executives emphasized that AI changes job performance rather than eliminating roles, driving demand for AI-proficient talent. The event highlighted Dallas's potential as a data center hub and the need for universities to supply skilled workers to the rapidly growing North Texas data center sector.
State Rep. Gary Click supported a state budget that significantly increased the signature threshold for Ohio residents to challenge local zoning decisions, making it harder to oppose developments like data centers. He also co-sponsored a bill to create a Data Center Study Commission, which controversially includes examining if community opposition is driven by "foreign propaganda." These actions weaken community tools for fighting unwanted development while potentially delegitimizing local opposition.
Project Caprock, a new AI data center, has broken ground in Hale County, near Abernathy, Texas. The over 300-acre campus marks a significant expansion for Aligned Data Centers in North America. The project is estimated to bring $5 billion to the regional economy and create thousands of construction jobs, followed by long-term high-paying technological roles.
Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Caprock, a 540MW AI data center facility covering 313 acres in Hale County, Texas. The project is expected to have a $5 billion economic impact and will feature advanced liquid cooling and a closed-loop water system to protect the Ogallala Aquifer. Xcel Energy will partner on building the electrical infrastructure, with the first facility expected to be operational by early 2027.
Residents in Pataskala, Ohio, expressed strong skepticism and opposition to a proposed three-building data center by Aligned Data Centers at a planning meeting. They raised concerns about environmental and noise pollution, and called for a pause in the approval process. The city's planning and zoning commission will make a recommendation before the city council makes a final decision.