Data Center Signal is tracking 16 clips about CBRE data center developments across 10 states, including FL, TX, IN, LA, NJ.
Florida voters and local officials are confronting growing opposition to hyperscale data centers over concerns about water use, electricity costs and noise. In Osceola County, a petition urges officials to reject a proposed site in Kenansville, while Lake County enacted a 90-day pause and Orange County is considering a moratorium.
A 2,200-acre potential data center site listed by CBRE near North Canoe Creek Road in Kenansville has raised concerns among Osceola County residents and nearby farm operators. Residents cited possible water-quality impacts and questioned the project's long-term effects, while county commissioners unanimously deferred action on data centers until at least July 2027.
Farmers in Kenansville, Florida, are voicing concerns about a potential hyperscale data center proposed for more than 200 acres off North Canoe Creek Road. Residents worry the project could consume substantial water, worsen saltwater intrusion, and accelerate the loss of agricultural land, while CBRE’s listing says Duke Energy would provide service beginning as early as 2028.
A panel at the Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s statewide Florida conference examined moratoriums, utility capacity, labor shortages and community opposition affecting data center growth. The discussion highlighted local moratorium efforts, the approved Stonebridge hyperscale project in Fort Meade, legal challenges and water permitting issues, as well as proposed developments in Osceola County and Orlando.
A planned hyperscale data center on over 2,200 acres in Osceola County, Florida, is raising significant concerns among local residents regarding its impact on agricultural land, water resources, and wildlife. Local government entities, including Osceola County, hold the authority to approve or deny the project, with a state senator emphasizing that utility companies and developers should cover associated costs rather than ratepayers.
Fermi Inc. has signed a five-year management agreement with CBRE for the operations and maintenance of its first data center building in the Texas Panhandle, part of its "Project Matador" campus. This partnership aims to ensure operational readiness for the large-scale AI power and compute facility near Amarillo. The agreement follows other key milestones, including securing its first customer and significant power infrastructure development.
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Red Oak is successfully running a data center pathway program, with 21 of 22 graduates from its first two cohorts finding jobs in the industry. The program is supported by industry partners like Compass Datacenters and Schneider Electric, addressing the growing demand for skilled labor in North Texas. This initiative helps connect workers to good-paying jobs, though some communities express concerns over data centers' land and electricity demands.
A proposed data center project in Henderson, Nevada, that received conditional approval last year, is no longer moving forward. The property owner is now looking to sell the land for traditional industrial development instead of the planned data center complex. Separately, the Henderson City Council is preparing to adopt new regulations requiring development agreements for future data center proposals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.