Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Belt Line Energy data center developments across 2 states, including OK, MO.
Oklahoma City leaders approved zoning for a mega data center planned on both sides of Interstate 40 near Frisco Road. The project, backed by Belt Line Energy, will operate under what the company’s attorney called the most restrictive data center zoning terms in the city’s history, while the city’s broader data center moratorium is set to expire and may be extended.
Franklin County officials are set to vote on new regulations for data centers and the approval of two specific proposals, including one near Villa Ridge and another by Belt Line Energy. These proposed rules aim to address building requirements and noise restrictions for data center developments.
Joe Horn has filed a recall petition against Yukon Mayor Brian Pillmore and Vice Mayor Jeff Wootton, citing ongoing public complaints about the city's data center policies. Residents are concerned about the proposed Belt Line Energy data center's impact on electricity rates and the local water supply. The city council had previously adopted a data center zoning ordinance and contracted to sell land for the project, fueling citizen opposition.