Brian O'Neill

Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about Brian O'Neill data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipWHYY·Montgomery County, PA

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to curb data center development, criticizing "predatory" developers and their impact on local communities. This move marks a significant shift from his previous stance, responding to rising public opposition and concerns about projects lacking detailed plans and adequate power access. A Montgomery County developer, Brian O'Neill, was specifically called out for his tactics, including attempting to sue to advance projects.

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8/18/2026

News ClipMetro Philadelphia·PA

Shapiro cracks down on data centers amid development boom

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order to implement strict new

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8/18/2026

News ClipWHYY·Upper Merion, Franklin County, PA

Upper Merion board denies hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia

The Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors has denied a developer's plan to build a five-building hyperscale data center campus near King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Residents strongly opposed the project due to concerns over noise, air pollution, water use, and impacts on property values and the electrical grid. The board cited a lack of necessary details and insufficient applications from developer Brian O'Neill.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

8/14/2026

News Clip2:306abc Philadelphia·King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA

Data center proposals face uncertain future after Upper Merion Board of Supervisors vote

The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors in Montgomery County denied extension requests and preliminary land development plans for a proposed 4.6 million square foot data center complex. This decision, viewed as a major victory by residents opposing the project, follows a legal battle where developer Brian O'Neill sued the township and had an injunction ultimately vacated. O'Neill plans to appeal the board's denial.

zoning opposition environmental government legal

8/14/2026

News Clip2:136abc Philadelphia·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA

Developer sues Upper Merion Twp. as court halts action on data center applications

Data center developer Brian O'Neill has filed a lawsuit against Upper Merion Township, its Board of Supervisors, and Planning Commission. A Montgomery County judge issued an injunction halting any further action on O'Neill's data center applications pending a court hearing. Community opposition to the proposed developments remains strong.

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8/13/2026

News Clip6abc Philadelphia·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA

Developer sues Upper Merion Twp as court halts action on data center applications

Developer Brian O'Neill has filed a lawsuit against Upper Merion Township, its Board of Supervisors, and Planning Commission, seeking extensions for his data center applications. A Montgomery County judge subsequently issued an injunction, temporarily halting any further action by the township on these applications. Local residents continue to express strong opposition to the proposed developments.

legal opposition zoning

8/13/2026

News Clipwhyy.org·Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, PA

Plymouth Township, Conshohocken-area residents shout, boo, as hearing for data center begins

A contentious first hearing for a proposed 2 million-square-foot data center in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, was met with boos and shouts from residents concerned about environmental impact and property values. Developer Brian O’Neill is challenging the current zoning ordinance which does not permit data centers, arguing it is exclusionary.

zoning opposition environmental legal

8/7/2026

News ClipWHYY·Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, PA

‘We will not be bullied’: Plymouth Township pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center

Plymouth Township Council is accusing developer Brian O'Neill of bullying tactics after he challenged the township's zoning ordinance for a proposed data center. Residents and the council are pushing back against the project due to environmental concerns and potential impacts on energy bills, with a petition gaining over 3,600 signatures. The council states it will not be intimidated into approving the controversial development.

zoning opposition environmental government legal

7/27/2026

News ClipMoreThanTheCurve·Plymouth, Montgomery County, PA

Plymouth Township Council Issues Statement on Data Center Application Ahead of Zoning Hearing

Plymouth Township Council released a statement regarding a proposed data center at 900 Conshohocken Road, which will face a zoning hearing board on June 25th for a special exception. Developer Brian O'Neill is seeking approval for the project. The township has not yet adopted a specific data center ordinance, despite state and county recommendations.

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6/11/2026

News ClipMoreThanTheCurve·Conshohocken, Montgomery County, PA

Zoning application for data center at former steel plant in Conshohocken submitted to Plymouth Township

Plymouth Township has received a new application for a data center at the former steel plant at 900 Conshohocken Road in Conshohocken. The developer, Brian O'Neill, is seeking a special exception to allow the data center in the Heavily Industrial Zoning District. A previous application from O'Neill was withdrawn in 2025 after a disagreement with the property owner, Cleveland Cliffs, and the planning commission had voted against recommending the special exception.

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5/1/2026