Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure data center developments across 1 states, including MA.
The Holyoke City Council voted to ban all future data centers, leading developer Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure to abandon its project in the city. Neighboring Westfield is now considering its own data center moratorium. Both actions are fueled by concerns over the environmental impact, particularly power and water consumption, of data centers.
Holyoke, Massachusetts, became the first community in the state to enact a citywide ban on AI data centers over 12 megawatts after weeks of resident opposition to a proposed 20-megawatt facility. The City Council passed the ban in a 9-4 vote, despite the developer, Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure, expressing continued interest in the city.
The Holyoke City Council in Massachusetts has approved a ban on new data centers after lengthy debates and public protests. The decision, passed with a 9-4 vote, enacts sweeping zoning changes to prohibit future data center development in the city. This move comes amid resident concerns over environmental impacts, water usage, and power consumption, particularly regarding a proposed 20-megawatt facility by Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure.
The Holyoke City Council has voted 9-4 to ban future data center developments within the city by amending its zoning ordinance. This decision follows significant community opposition to a proposed 20-megawatt data center by Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure on Water Street, which will now not proceed. A separate motion for a two-year moratorium on data center applications failed.
Holyoke, Massachusetts City Council is considering a ban on data centers amidst strong public opposition to a proposed 20-megawatt facility by Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure. Residents are raising concerns about water usage, PFAS contamination, and electricity grid strain, while the developer claims their project would use minimal municipal water and be revenue-positive for the city.
A new 20-megawatt data center proposal in Holyoke, Massachusetts, is facing pushback from residents concerned about environmental impact, noise, and strain on local resources like water and electricity. The project, proposed by Chestnut River Power and Infrastructure, would be located at the former Hampden Paper Complex and is projected to cost $200 million. Holyoke city officials, including a City Councilor and Mayor, acknowledge resident concerns while considering the project's potential benefits.