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Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Beacon data center developments across 3 states, including TX, CA, AL.

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electricity83%

water83%

environmental67%

legal67%

zoning50%

announcement33%

moratorium17%

News Clipcommunityimpact.com·TX

Texas senators say they hope to tighten data center water regulations in 2027

Texas senators plan to introduce legislation in 2027 to tighten water regulations for data centers, driven by concerns over high water consumption and limited transparency from developers. State agencies are struggling to collect comprehensive data on water usage, and some companies like Beacon are criticized for non-cooperation, while others like Google, Lancium, and QTS advocate for responsible water use.

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Google QTS

9/2/2026

News Clip7:26San Angelo LIVE!·Knickerbocker, Tom Green County, TX

Knickerbocker community opposes proposed data center and power plant

Approximately 150 residents gathered in Knickerbocker, Texas, to protest a proposed Beacon/Westline data center and its accompanying natural-gas power plant. The meeting featured several Democratic candidates and a Republican county commissioner, highlighting strong local opposition and political engagement against the project. Attendees expressed concerns over a lack of local control, the influence of corporate donations on state leaders, and the potential need for legal action.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:12WKRG·Calvert, Mobile County, AL

Proposed Mobile County data center sparks frustration as residents press commissioners for answers

Residents in Mobile County, Alabama, expressed frustration at a County Commission meeting over a proposed data center project in Northern Mobile County. Concerns include water use, power demand, noise, environmental impact, and property values. Commissioners stated they lack zoning authority in unincorporated areas to stop the project, despite a petition from residents to delay it.

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7/13/2026

News ClipWhoWhatWhy·Kern County, CA

California Company Proposes Data Center Campus in Elk Hills Oil Field

California Resources Corporation (CRC) and Beacon are proposing a 600,000-square-foot data center campus in Kern County's Elk Hills oil field, aiming to use on-site natural gas power and water-efficient cooling. The project seeks to avoid typical data center backlash by repurposing an industrial site and utilizing excess energy capacity. However, environmental groups like Earthjustice are disputing its claims of "responsible development" due to fossil fuel reliance and potential pollution increases.

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7/2/2026

News ClipReasons to be Cheerful·Kern County, CA

To Solve a Major Problem With Data Centers, Put Them in Oil Fields

A new 600,000-square-foot data center project, the Golden Valley Technology Hub, is proposed in California's Elk Hills oil field in Kern County by California Resources Corporation and Beacon. It aims to mitigate common data center controversies by using an existing industrial site with on-site natural gas power and a water-efficient cooling system. The project faces an environmental review and operates within a context where the developer and county have faced opposition and a lawsuit over related carbon capture initiatives.

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6/29/2026

News Clip1:41KLST-TV|KSAN-TV|ConchoValleyHomepage.com·Tom Green County, TX

Tom Green commissioners table data center, green energy moratorium

Tom Green County Commissioners' Court discussed imposing a moratorium on data center and green energy developments, specifically addressing a potential project by 'BEACON' in Dove Creek. County Judge Lane Carter expressed concerns about the county's limited authority to enact such a moratorium due to state statutes and the potential for litigation. The motion to impose a moratorium was tabled for further discussion.

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5/26/2026