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England District Board to consider requiring permits for protests
News ClipKALB | News Channel 5·Alexandria, Rapides County, LA

England District Board to consider requiring permits for protests

The England Economic and Industrial Development District (EEIDD) in Alexandria, Louisiana, is set to introduce a resolution on July 23 to establish a permitting process for protests on its property. This move follows recent demonstrations targeting projects within the district, including Applied Digital's Delta Forge 1 data center. The proposed regulations aim to define the Authority’s policy on public demonstrations and grant the Executive Director authority to deny permits under specific, limited conditions.

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Applied Digital
7/23/2026
“This is our town.” Protesters rally against Rapides Parish data center
News Clip2:58KALB | Central Louisiana News, Weather & Sports·Boyce, Rapides County, LA

“This is our town.” Protesters rally against Rapides Parish data center

Residents in Boyce, Louisiana, protested against Applied Digital's multi-billion-dollar data center project in Rapides Parish. Concerns include potential increases in utility bills, environmental impact, and a lack of transparency from local leaders who signed non-disclosure agreements regarding the development.

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Applied Digital
7/20/2026
Cleco’s $3.6B data center deal could reshape central Louisiana’s energy landscape
News ClipBaton Rouge Business Report·Rapides County, LA

Cleco’s $3.6B data center deal could reshape central Louisiana’s energy landscape

Cleco plans to build a new 756-megawatt natural gas power plant as part of an agreement to supply electricity to Applied Digital's planned $3.6 billion data center in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The data center could require up to 430 megawatts of power, becoming Cleco Power's largest single load. Applied Digital will cover infrastructure costs, and Cleco anticipates the deal will provide significant financial benefits to existing customers.

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Applied Digital
7/20/2026
Cleco plans 756-MW gas plant alongside Rapides data center
News ClipThe Center Square·Rapides County, LA

Cleco plans 756-MW gas plant alongside Rapides data center

Cleco plans to construct a new 756-megawatt natural gas power plant to primarily supply electricity to Applied Digital's large data center in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The data center is projected to be Cleco Power's largest single load, using up to 430 megawatts. Applied Digital will cover significant costs for power infrastructure and capacity, which Cleco argues will reduce costs for existing customers.

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Applied Digital
7/20/2026
News ClipThe Town Talk·Boyce, Rapides County, LA

Save My Louisiana leads protest against Applied Digital data center

Save My Louisiana organized a protest against Applied Digital's Delta Forge 1 data center in Boyce, Louisiana. Protestors raised concerns about non-disclosure agreements, potential utility cost increases, and environmental effects. Applied Digital countered that its proprietary liquid-cooled design will use minimal water.

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Applied Digital
7/20/2026
North Dakota AI and Data Center Committee hears predictions for energy use increases
News ClipInForum·Harwood, Cass County, ND

North Dakota AI and Data Center Committee hears predictions for energy use increases

A North Dakota legislative committee held its first meeting to discuss the projected doubling or tripling of electricity use by AI data centers by 2030. Lawmakers raised concerns about the existing electrical grid's capacity and speed of expansion. Discussions included the potential for state-level regulations to manage costs and infrastructure development.

electricitygovernment
Applied Digital
7/15/2026
Oliver County, North Dakota, approves Applied Digital data center permit
News ClipInForum·Oliver County, ND

Oliver County, North Dakota, approves Applied Digital data center permit

Oliver County, North Dakota, has approved a building permit for an Applied Digital data center project, overcoming previous opposition and calls for a moratorium. The company agreed to concessions on water management, traffic, and noise. The article, an opinion piece, asserts that the approval process worked effectively to address concerns.

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Applied Digital
7/13/2026
Applied Digital expands in North Dakota, eyes Oliver County for third data center
News ClipValley News Live·Hanover, Oliver County, ND

Applied Digital expands in North Dakota, eyes Oliver County for third data center

Applied Digital is expanding its operations in North Dakota, eyeing Oliver County for its third AI data center. The company signed a road use agreement with Oliver County for a site near Hanover, while a rezoning request for the "AI Factory" is still awaiting a county vote. The project has faced some controversy, including a recently repealed county moratorium on data centers.

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Applied Digital
7/13/2026
News ClipThe Richland Beacon News·LA

Current data center projects may be exempt from Louisiana rule

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order to establish new protections for taxpayers and utility ratepayers concerning data centers and other large energy-consuming projects. However, major data center projects by Meta, Amazon, Applied Digital, and Hut 8, which were already certified for state tax breaks, may be exempt from these new rules. The initiative aims to prevent these companies from passing on costs for new power and water infrastructure to existing customers.

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MetaAmazonApplied Digital
7/9/2026
North Dakota Data Center Development Critiqued in Opinion Piece
News ClipInForum·Mercer County, ND

North Dakota Data Center Development Critiqued in Opinion Piece

The letter to the editor criticizes a column by Rob Port for overlooking critical issues related to data center development in North Dakota, arguing that large projects like those by NextEra and Applied Digital consume excessive resources and are poorly located. Author Signe Snortland advocates for stricter zoning to place data centers in industrial areas and urges the North Dakota Legislature to enact strong ordinances and rescind tax exemptions for these facilities.

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Applied Digital
7/6/2026
Current data center projects may be exempt from Louisiana rule
News ClipThe Center Square·LA

Current data center projects may be exempt from Louisiana rule

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has issued an executive order to develop new taxpayer protections for data centers, aimed at preventing electricity and water infrastructure costs from being shifted to existing customers. However, the largest data center projects already certified for state tax breaks, including those by Meta, Amazon, Applied Digital, and Hut 8, may be exempt from these new rules. The initiative responds to growing concerns about the impact of massive data center electricity demand on Entergy customers.

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MetaAmazonApplied Digital
6/30/2026
Opinion: North Dakota data center development and property rights debate
News ClipInForum·Harwood, Cass County, ND

Opinion: North Dakota data center development and property rights debate

An opinion piece discusses a proposed one-year moratorium on data center development in North Dakota, advocated by candidate Vern Thompson, citing property rights concerns. The author argues that a moratorium would infringe on the property rights of landowners who wish to sell to data center companies and would negate potential economic benefits for rural communities. The piece critiques what it perceives as opportunistic opposition to data center projects.

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Applied Digital
6/27/2026
What early documents confirm about Applied Digital’s data center coming to Rapides Parish
News Clip3:58KALB | Central Louisiana News, Weather & Sports·Rapides County, LA

What early documents confirm about Applied Digital’s data center coming to Rapides Parish

KALB obtained early documents through public records requests to the England Economic and Industrial Development District and Rapides Parish Police Jury. These documents confirm details about Applied Digital's data center project. The project is confirmed to be coming to Rapides Parish, Louisiana.

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Applied Digital
6/25/2026
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee to prepare North Dakota legislators for 2027 session
News ClipInForum·ND

Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee to prepare North Dakota legislators for 2027 session

North Dakota has formed a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee to educate state legislators for the upcoming 2027 session. Chaired by Sen. David Hogue, the committee will focus on the economic opportunities and infrastructure challenges posed by data centers, including energy consumption and land use considerations. This initiative aims to develop legislative expertise and prepare future bill drafts.

governmentelectricityzoning
Applied Digital
6/25/2026
Fact Check: What early documents confirm about Applied Digital’s data center coming to Rapides Parish
News ClipKALB·Boyce, Rapides County, LA

Fact Check: What early documents confirm about Applied Digital’s data center coming to Rapides Parish

Central Louisiana residents have expressed significant skepticism about Applied Digital's upcoming "Delta Forge One" data center in Rapides Parish. Records requests reveal details about the project's land use, water demands, and power supply, which include 96 diesel generators and 32 fuel tanks. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has already cited Applied Digital for particulate emissions.

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Applied Digital
6/25/2026
Guest column: North Dakota can have both data centers and democracy
News ClipInForum·Harwood, Cass County, ND

Guest column: North Dakota can have both data centers and democracy

A guest column argues that North Dakota can successfully balance data center development with local democratic input and environmental protection. It highlights a model ordinance, developed by a coalition of state and local groups, which provides local governments with tools to thoroughly evaluate data center proposals and address concerns related to electricity, water, and environmental impact.

zoninggovernmentenvironmentalelectricitywater
Applied Digital
6/19/2026
McFeely: You have no chance in data center fight, ND residents
News ClipInForum·Harwood, Cass County, ND

McFeely: You have no chance in data center fight, ND residents

North Dakota state officials are actively promoting data center development, dismissing local concerns as "misinformation." This stance is creating a divide between state leadership, who view data centers as beneficial for the energy industry, and local residents and county officials worried about environmental impacts and electricity costs. The article suggests a future of large data center complexes in North Dakota, with state power overriding local opposition.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernmentmoratorium
Applied Digital
6/13/2026
Oliver County commissioners hear concerns about proposed data center noise
News Clip1:20KFYR+·Oliver County, ND

Oliver County commissioners hear concerns about proposed data center noise

Oliver County commissioners met to discuss a proposed data center, primarily focusing on noise concerns. An industrial hygienist, Tammy Clark, highlighted the potential health impacts of low-frequency noise on residents and livestock. Allied Digital, the developer, indicated that a comprehensive sound study is being conducted to address these issues.

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Applied Digital
6/6/2026