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Data Center Signal is tracking 11 clips about Brookfield Asset Management data center developments across 4 states, including KY, MN, TX, VA.

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News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

‘I was not briefed’: Andy Beshear says Trump sidelined him on Kentucky data center plan

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed frustration over not being briefed by the Trump administration and project funders NextEra Energy and Brookfield Asset Management about a proposed $100 billion data center campus in Paducah. He recently signed an executive order to establish baseline standards for data centers, focusing on power costs and environmental impact, reflecting growing public and political unease about such developments.

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8/13/2026

News ClipKentucky Today·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

More details on government turning Paducah uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

The U.S. Department of Energy is converting the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky into a $100 billion AI data center and natural gas power complex with partners Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy. Local environmental and community groups have raised significant concerns about the project's environmental impact, water usage, and the large gas-fired power plant. The development is part of a national strategy to enhance AI superiority and economic growth by converting Cold War-era sites.

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8/1/2026

News ClipWZTV·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Trump administration announces $100 billion AI data center project in western Kentucky

The Trump administration announced plans for a $100 billion AI data center project in Paducah, Kentucky, to be built on a former uranium enrichment facility. Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy are involved, with the project including new natural gas-fired power generation. Environmental groups have voiced concerns regarding the potential air quality, climate, and public health impacts, especially given the ongoing cleanup at the site.

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7/31/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

A Kentucky city is getting $100B data center. The governor says he wasn’t briefed

A $100 billion data center and energy campus, dubbed the Paducah American Energy Hub, was announced for McCracken County, Kentucky, at a former uranium enrichment site. Governor Andy Beshear expressed concerns about the project's power, environmental impact, jobs, and tax contributions, stating he was not briefed despite the U.S. Department of Energy's announcement. Brookfield Asset Management will build and operate the data center, with NextEra Energy Resources supplying the necessary power.

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7/31/2026

News ClipBreaking News, Latest News and Videos·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex - ABC News

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to convert a former uranium enrichment plant in Paducah, Kentucky, into a $100 billion AI data center complex. Investment firm Brookfield Asset Management will develop and operate the site, which will include a 2-gigawatt natural gas and battery storage power plant built by NextEra Energy. This initiative aims to transform federal sites into "engines of innovation" to secure U.S. leadership in AI.

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7/30/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Paducah, McCracken County, KY

Paducah, Kentucky, Secures $100 Billion Investment for AI Data Center and Energy Hub$

A 600-acre hyperscale AI data center and a 2-gigawatt energy campus, known as the Paducah American Energy Hub, will be built in Paducah, Kentucky, representing a $100 billion investment. The project, involving Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy Resources, aims to create 8,000 temporary and 600 permanent jobs, transforming a former uranium enrichment site into an "industry destination".

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7/29/2026

News ClipDallas News·Coppell, Dallas County, TX

North Texas data center firm valued at $3.2B after lukewarm stock market debut$

Coppell-based data center provider Csquare made its stock market debut, pricing its initial public offering below its target range and achieving a $3.2 billion valuation. The IPO proceeds are primarily designated for debt repayment, despite the company reporting losses amid growing revenue. The company plans to fund future growth through existing cash flows and debt financing, capitalizing on demand for AI infrastructure.

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7/17/2026

News ClipButler Eagle·Granbury, Hood County, TX

Small-town Texas rebels against data centers in growing backlash$

Residents in Granbury, Texas, are actively opposing data center developments like Project Patriot, citing concerns over noise, air quality, and electricity costs. Despite local complaints, the Granbury City Council approved rezoning for Project Patriot, leading to lawsuits against the city and a Bitcoin mining facility. Meanwhile, neighboring Hill County has enacted a one-year moratorium on such projects.

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5/25/2026

News ClipHeatmap News·Prince William County, VA

Political Blowback Kills a Major Virginia Data Center Project$

Compass Datacenters has withdrawn its bid to build a portion of a 2,100-acre data center corridor in Prince William County, Virginia. The decision came after years of political resistance from neighbors and issues with tax breaks, marking a significant instance of opposition stopping a major server farm project. Public resentment towards data centers, citing concerns about electricity bills and water usage, is growing.

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Compass Datacenters

4/30/2026

News ClipSt. Cloud Times·Worthington, Nobles County, MN

Minnesota county rejects data center plan, others might follow

The Nobles County Board in Minnesota rejected a zoning change for a large data center proposed by Geronimo Power near Worthington, reflecting growing local opposition to such projects. State lawmakers are also considering bills to pause data center permits and increase transparency in development deals across Minnesota, driven by concerns over resource use, noise, and environmental impact.

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4/28/2026

News ClipThe Globe | Worthington, Minnesota·Elk, Nobles County, MN

Elk, Bloom townships take action on proposed Nobles County data center

Elk and Bloom Townships in Nobles County, Minnesota, are taking action against a proposed data center. Elk Township adopted a resolution opposing the data center on farmland, citing concerns about agricultural preservation and environmental impacts. Bloom Township is proposing a 12-month moratorium to study issues like water usage, pollution, and increased energy costs before a zoning decision is made.

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4/6/2026