American Towers

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about American Towers data center developments across 1 states, including NC.

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News ClipWFAE·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC

Charlotte residents demand moratorium on data centers during public hearing

Charlotte residents packed a public hearing to demand a moratorium on new data center development, citing concerns over environmental impacts, water usage, and electricity consumption. The Charlotte City Council is considering a 150-day moratorium to study these impacts, with a vote potentially scheduled for June 8. Residents highlighted specific projects from American Towers, Digital Realty, and PowerHouse.

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Digital Realty

5/27/2026

News ClipWFAE·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC

Charlotte City Council to host public meeting on 150-day data center moratorium Tuesday

The Charlotte City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a 150-day data center moratorium, prompted by public pushback over facilities' water and power consumption. This comes amidst rising tensions regarding American Towers' rezoning request for a data center in east Charlotte. The proposed moratorium aims to provide local officials time to assess the environmental impacts and update policies.

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5/26/2026

News ClipWFAE·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC

East Charlotte residents protest data center development during rezoning hearing

East Charlotte residents protested a proposed American Towers data center during a deferred rezoning hearing. The company plans a small data center near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve, but residents expressed concerns about its impact on the residential neighborhood and lack of communication. The public hearing was postponed to allow for more community engagement.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

4/23/2026

News ClipWFAE·Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC

Company behind controversial new data center in east Charlotte pushes back public hearing

American Towers has requested a deferral of a public hearing for a controversial data center rezoning petition in East Charlotte. The delay comes amid significant community opposition, including a petition with over 4,000 signatures, to the proposed expansion near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.

zoning opposition

4/17/2026