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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Blackstone data center developments across 3 states, including NM, MI, VA.

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environmental100%

electricity75%

government75%

zoning50%

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water50%

announcement25%

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News Cliplasvegasoptic.com·NM

Letter to the Editor 4/17/2026

New Mexico groups and residents are vehemently opposing Blackstone's proposed $11.5 billion acquisition of local utility PNM. Their concerns include potential electricity rate increases, decreased local accountability, and the anticipated strain on infrastructure from powering energy-intensive data centers, which could lead to water and energy shortages. The public is encouraged to submit comments to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission by May 1st regarding Case No. 25-00060-UT.

electricity government opposition environmental water

4/17/2026

News ClipBisnow·Prince William County, VA

Data Center Opponents Urge County To Let 2,100-Acre Project Die After Court Ruling$

A Virginia appeals court upheld a lower court's ruling that voided a crucial rezoning decision for the 2,100-acre PW Digital Gateway project in Prince William County. This legal setback puts the massive data center development on life support, with opponents now urging county officials to halt further appeals and effectively kill the project. The county is currently reviewing the decision and considering its next legal steps.

zoning opposition environmental legal government

QTS Compass Datacenters

4/8/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Data center news: Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project

Local battles over data center developments are escalating across Michigan, involving multiple townships, government bodies, and developers. Community concerns center on environmental impact, national security risks, electricity and water usage, and transparency in project approvals. The disputes involve formal resolutions, rejected recall petitions, ongoing legal challenges, and withdrawn project applications.

zoning opposition environmental government legal electricity water moratorium announcement

Oracle

4/7/2026

News ClipKSFR·Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, NM

Karen Hao Speaks On Impact of Possible Blackstone Acquisition of PNM

This article discusses concerns raised by journalist Karen Hao and community organizer Bianca Sopoci-Belknap about the potential impact of Blackstone's acquisition of New Mexico's electric utility, PNM. They argue that this could lead to more AI data centers being built in New Mexico, which would burden local communities with construction costs and environmental toll from water usage.

environmental opposition electricity

3/16/2026