Data Center Signal is tracking 34 clips about Aligned Data Centers data center developments across 9 states, including OH, IL, OK, TX, AZ.
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed data center near Amber, Oklahoma. This follows significant concerns voiced by Amber and Grady County residents regarding the project by Aligned Data Centers (OK) Propco LLC, which purchased 800 acres for the development.
The Chillicothe Council unanimously passed a 60-day data center moratorium, legally blocking development within city limits. The legislation, which bypassed typical review procedures, was enacted following a proposed data center project at a former paper mill site and a lack of communication from its developer. This temporary ban uses the city's authority over building permits and rezoning.
Grady County Rural Water District 2 rejected a water and wastewater service request from Aligned Data Centers. The developer had sought 80,000 gallons of water and 22,000 gallons of wastewater for a new facility near Amber.
The Pataskala City Council unanimously rejected Aligned Data Centers' proposal for a 200-megawatt data center following extensive resident opposition. Residents expressed concerns about the project's impact on green spaces, noise, and heat, while also pushing for a charter amendment to ban large data centers in the city.
The Pataskala City Council voted to reject a proposed 200-megawatt data center facility by Aligned Data Centers, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and months of community opposition. Residents had also gathered signatures to put a data center ban on the November ballot, which voters will now decide.
The Pataskala City Council unanimously voted against Aligned Data Centers' proposal, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Residents expressed strong opposition due to concerns over power, water, noise, and health risks. Voters in Pataskala will have a say in a November referendum regarding data centers using over 25 megawatts of power.
Data center proposals are increasing in Maryland, leading to community debates over economic benefits versus concerns about utility strain, water usage, and quality of life. Several counties have enacted moratoriums or outright bans, while others are approving projects and legislative changes regarding backup generators have occurred. The article highlights impacts on electricity bills and water resources.
The Pataskala City Council is holding a public hearing on a site plan for a proposed Aligned Data Centers facility, following significant resident opposition and a planning commission recommendation to reject the plan. Voters in Pataskala and other central Ohio communities will also decide on potential data center bans in November. Microsoft has also proposed a data center in the Pataskala Corporate Park.
Aligned Data Centers has acquired over 850 acres in Grady County, near Amber, Oklahoma, for a proposed data center. Residents are expressing frustration over a lack of transparency from both the company and local government regarding specific plans and long-term local job creation.
Local concerns and opposition are growing in Chillicothe, Ohio, regarding a proposed $1.5 billion data center project by Aligned Data Centers and AMD at a former paper mill site. The Chillicothe Council is actively gathering information to formulate potential legislation in response to the development.
Residents in Grady County, near the town of Amber, are concerned about a proposed data center. Aligned Data Centers purchased 800 acres for the project, leading the Amber town board to discuss actions to combat the development.
Aligned Data Centers hosted a public meeting in Coal City, Illinois, to provide information about a proposed data center campus and address community concerns. Residents voiced questions about potential impacts on local well water and electricity rates, while Aligned highlighted projected tax revenues and job creation from the project.
Landowners in Grady County, Oklahoma, are raising concerns about a proposed data center near Amber, seeking more information on its potential impacts to their rural community regarding noise, lighting, and water. Aligned Data Centers confirmed it acquired the land and is in early planning stages, promising future engagement with residents. An upcoming meeting is scheduled between the landowners and company officials.
Aligned Data Centers is hosting an open house in Coal City, Illinois, to discuss plans for a proposed data center campus. The event aims to address community questions regarding the project's environmental and economic impacts, including concerns about water use, energy consumption, and noise.
The article debunks a social media myth about widespread dislike for data centers, clarifying that polls show opposition to local data center siting, not general dislike. It highlights that in South Carolina, particularly Horry County, the real concern is rising electricity bills driven by data center demand. State utilities have enacted new rates for large-load customers, and the legislature is considering bills related to moratoriums and ratepayer protection to ensure data center beneficiaries cover their costs.
Data centers in Utah are facing scrutiny over noise and resource usage, leading companies like DataBank, Novas, and Aligned Data Centers to implement measures and engage with communities. While some residents report no issues, others are concerned about generator noise and increased truck traffic. The industry acknowledges the need to address these impacts and contribute to power infrastructure development amid rapid growth.
Residents in West Jordan, Utah, are experiencing significant noise issues from an Aligned Data Centers facility, despite the company's claims of compliance with local guidelines. Meanwhile, DataBank, another operator in the Salt Lake Valley, highlights its commitment to efficiency in water usage and noise reduction, along with supporting power grid infrastructure.
Phoenix City Council approved an easement abandonment for a planned 1-million-square-foot data center by Menlo Equities in Ahwatukee, despite significant resident opposition citing noise, temperature, and health concerns. The council acknowledged the residents while balancing industry litigation threats over restrictions. The article also discusses a statewide moratorium on data center tax incentives and a prior legal claim against the city by Aligned Data Centers.
More than 10 individuals spoke in opposition to a proposed data center campus at a Coal City Village Board meeting this week. Village officials indicate a public hearing will be held for the project, and a formal proposal from Aligned Data Center could occur in July.
The Pataskala planning board has recommended rejecting a development plan submitted by Aligned Data Centers. This decision signals a potential hurdle for the proposed data center project in the area.