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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about CBRE data center developments across 8 states, including CA, IL, IN, LA, NJ.

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News ClipValencia County News-Bulletin Home·Rio Communities, Valencia County, NM

Rio Communities officials say no data centers are planned

Officials in Rio Communities, New Mexico, have debunked rumors of a data center being built in the city, stating no formal proposals or applications have been submitted. However, the city's Planning and Zoning Commission is proactively working to define data centers and develop ordinances, while a real estate firm advertises local land as a potential data center site. Residents have expressed opposition to future data center development during commission meetings.

zoning opposition government

7/23/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

Tech-ready data center may sprout inside vast San Jose industrial hub

Plans have been filed for a new data center at 5853 Rue Ferrari in south San Jose, California, which could house a major tech hub requiring 49 megawatts of power. The project, led by Prologis, includes an on-site electricity substation and cooling chillers. Nearby, PG&E is doubling the capacity of a substation at Equinix's request, and LS Power is developing a new energy hub in downtown San Jose to meet rising demand.

announcement electricity

Equinix

7/1/2026

News ClipNational News Desk·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

Data center boom shows no signs of slowing as vacancy hits record lows

A CBRE report indicates a significant 33% increase in data center inventory across top U.S. markets, yet vacancy has dropped to historic lows, reflecting insatiable demand from AI and cloud computing. Developers are in "catch-up mode," with 80% of under-construction space preleased years in advance, facing bottlenecks primarily from power availability and community resistance. Northern Virginia leads global data center growth, while Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Chicago are also experiencing massive expansion.

announcement government electricity opposition

6/23/2026

News ClipRock River Current·Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

Proposed industrial park could bring hundreds of jobs to south Rockford

Venture One Real Estate is proposing to rezone 166 acres in south Rockford for an industrial business park. The Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the change, which will proceed to other city committees and the City Council. The developer has clarified that this project will not be a data center, addressing previous concerns related to a nearby Monarch Energy data center plan.

zoning government opposition

6/17/2026

News ClipInsider NJ·Mount Laurel, Burlington County, NJ

Meta, ABC Form Partnership to Launch Academy to Train and Create Jobs for Construction Craft Professionals

Meta Platforms Inc. and Associated Builders and Contractors have announced America's Workforce Academy, a $115 million partnership to train thousands of data center construction technicians. The program offers a five-week training curriculum and job offers from contractors working on Meta projects. It will launch in key markets including Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas to address the nationwide shortage of skilled construction workers for data centers.

announcement

Meta

6/10/2026

News ClipTupaki English·LA

Meta's New AI Academy Promises Free Training and Direct Employment

Meta has announced a new $115 million America's Workforce Academy program to train skilled workers for its expanding data center projects across the United States. The free five-week program will initially operate in states such as Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas, providing certifications and direct job opportunities related to Meta's data center construction, including the Hyperion Data Center in Louisiana.

announcement

Meta

6/9/2026

News ClipKNOE·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Meta and CBRE teams up for new free training program

Meta and CBRE are launching a new free fiber technician training program in Indianapolis to address a nationwide shortage of skilled technicians. Participants will receive guaranteed job offers with Meta, potentially including their data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana.

announcement

Meta

5/7/2026

News ClipDallas Innovates·Dallas, Dallas County, TX

Dallas-Based CBRE Partners With Meta on Training Fiber Technicians to Build Meta’s U.S. Data Centers

Dallas-based CBRE has partnered with Meta Platforms, Inc. to launch a multi-year recruiting and training program called LevelUp. This initiative aims to train thousands of fiber technicians to build and maintain Meta's data centers across the U.S. The program seeks to address a skilled workforce shortage and create career opportunities.

announcement

Meta

4/21/2026