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Data Center Signal is tracking 47 clips about Aligned Data Centers data center developments across 10 states, including OH, OK, IL, TX, UT.

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News ClipHoodline·Chandler, Maricopa County, AZ

Aligned Data Centers Expands Chandler Data Center Campus

Aligned Data Centers is expanding its Price Road and Innovation Street campus in Chandler with two planned facilities totaling more than 850,000 square feet and substantial power capacity. The project is authorized to use up to 150 megawatts of electricity and about 17.75 million gallons of water annually, highlighting ongoing resource concerns around Phoenix-area data center growth.

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10/19/2026

News ClipNBC4 WCMH-TV·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Pataskala residents to vote on whether to ban data centers

Pataskala voters will decide whether to amend the city charter to ban large data centers, following resident concerns about noise, light pollution, utility use and potential health effects. The Pataskala City Council previously rejected an Aligned Data Centers proposal, and the company has asked a judge to review that decision.

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10/13/2026

News ClipFox 28·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Aligned Data Centers files court documents regarding Pataskala's rejection of data center

Aligned Data Centers filed court documents appealing Pataskala City Council's rejection of its proposed data center near Mink and Broad streets. The 200-megawatt project faced sustained resident opposition, while voters are expected to consider a potential citywide data center ban in November.

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10/9/2026

News ClipCentre Daily Times·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Aligned Data Centers to appeal Pataskala's denial of proposed center

Aligned Data Centers is appealing Pataskala City Council’s unanimous denial of a proposed 200-megawatt data center campus in the city’s corporate park. Officials and residents raised concerns about the incomplete power plan, noise, green-space impacts and the project’s financial benefits.

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10/8/2026

News ClipHoodline·West Jordan, Salt Lake County, UT

West Jordan Data Center Noise Frustrates Nearby Residents

Residents near Aligned Data Centers' West Jordan campus say persistent hum and loud backup-generator testing disrupt sleep, conversations and enjoyment of their properties. Aligned says its generators are enclosed for noise reduction and typically operate only during maintenance, emergencies or utility outages.

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10/2/2026

News ClipChickasha Express Star·Amber, Grady County, OK

Commissioners vote against creating a planning commission and zoning laws to regulate data centers$

The Grady County Board of Commissioners voted against asking residents to create a county planning commission and board of adjustment to regulate data centers. The decision follows the Amber Town Council’s refusal to annex nearly 3,000 acres, including more than 800 acres purchased by Aligned Data Centers for a proposed facility near Amber, Oklahoma.

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9/30/2026

News Clip2:15ABC4 Utah·West Jordan, Salt Lake County, UT

West Jordan residents speak about impact of nearby data center

Residents in West Jordan, Utah are voicing concerns over a 55-acre data center campus, citing constant noise from generators, visible emissions, and negative impacts on their quality of life and property values. They are calling for greater community awareness and early engagement regarding such developments.

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9/30/2026

News ClipThe Oklahoman·Amber, Grady County, OK

Small Oklahoma town may be unable to stop data center plans

Residents of Amber, Oklahoma are opposing plans by Aligned Data Centers to build a large data center campus near their rural community. The town's attempt to annex the land to impose local regulations failed, leaving officials with limited options to block the project as state laws favor data center development.

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9/28/2026

News ClipThe Frontier·Amber, Grady County, OK

Data Center Project in Amber, Oklahoma, Faces Local Opposition Amid Regulatory Gaps

Residents of Amber, Oklahoma, are opposing a proposed data center project by Aligned Data Centers, citing concerns about noise, light, environmental impact, and water usage. The project, located just outside city limits, faces little local oversight as Grady County lacks a planning commission. Amber town officials sought to annex the land to gain control but ultimately cancelled the annexation plans.

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9/23/2026

News ClipThe Alpena News·Shippingport, Beaver County, PA

Ground broken on a Rust Belt powerhouse: Shippingport’s data hub rises in the age of AI anxiety

Aligned Data Centers has broken ground on Project Phoenix, a 2-gigawatt AI campus, in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, on the site of a former coal plant. The project will use a dedicated natural gas power source and a closed-loop water cooling system. This development proceeds amidst growing public opposition to data centers in Pennsylvania, with a proposed statewide moratorium, though Shippingport welcomes the economic boost.

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9/23/2026

News ClipHoodline·Amber, Grady County, OK

Grady County Oklahoma Data Center Faces Water Rejection

Aligned Data Centers' proposed 800-acre data center in Grady County, Oklahoma, is stalled after Rural Water District 2 rejected its request for water and wastewater service due to capacity issues. This project faces significant local opposition and comes amid a broader discussion in Oklahoma about regulating data center development, including a proposed statewide moratorium. County officials state they lack the legal authority to intervene.

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9/19/2026

News ClipMarcellus Drilling News·Shippingport, Beaver County, PA

Aligned Breaks Ground on $10B, 2 GW Data Center in Beaver County

Aligned Data Centers has officially broken ground on "Project Phoenix," a $10 billion, 2-gigawatt data center campus in Shippingport, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. This development is located on the site of the former Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant.

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9/11/2026

News ClipChickasha Express Star·Amber, Grady County, OK

Grady County officials say county cannot impose data center moratorium$

Grady County Commissioners took no action on a proposed data center moratorium, despite public concern. Aligned Data Centers had previously purchased an 800-acre property for the project. Residents continue to raise concerns at various local meetings.

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9/9/2026

News ClipChickasha Express Star·Amber, Grady County, OK

Commissioners to hold special meeting on data centers$

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.

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9/2/2026

News ClipScioto Post·Chillicothe, Ross County, OH

Data Center Moratorium Passed by Chillicothe Council

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.

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8/26/2026

News ClipChickasha Express Star·Amber, Grady County, OK

Rural Water District 2 rejects request from data center developer$

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.

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8/26/2026

News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Pataskala rejects company's data center proposal in industrial park

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.

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8/26/2026

News ClipWSYX·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Pataskala rejects proposed data center; voters to decide potential ban in November

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.

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8/26/2026

News ClipNBC4 WCMH-TV·Pataskala, Licking County, OH

Pataskala City Council votes against data center proposal

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.

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8/25/2026

News ClipThe Baltimore Banner·MD

What to know about data centers in Maryland

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.

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