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Data Center Signal is tracking 16 clips about CloudHQ data center developments across 12 states, including PA, IN, IL, WI, FL.

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Mystery hum 'like a huge engine idling' heard across US as people track source
News ClipThe US Sun·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

Mystery hum 'like a huge engine idling' heard across US as people track source

Residents across several US states, including New Jersey, Virginia, and Connecticut, are reporting a persistent, mysterious hum believed to be caused by nearby data centers. Local governments are investigating these complaints, which are disrupting residents' daily lives and causing sleep issues. One company, Data One, states its facility complies with local noise ordinances.

environmentalgovernmentoppositionlegal
3/24/2026
Residents protest data centers in Washington County, Pa.
News ClipFarm and Dairy·Washington County, PA

Residents protest data centers in Washington County, Pa.

Residents in Washington County, Pennsylvania are protesting the development of two proposed data centers in their community, citing concerns over water usage and lack of community involvement. The protest was organized by the Center for Coalfield Justice, an environmental group, in response to the Washington County Commissioners meeting with data center developers behind closed doors.

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Compass DatacentersCoreWeave
3/13/2026
Beaver Dam Data Center Secrets: Residents Demand Transparency Now! #shorts
News Clip2:19Channel 3000 / News 3 Now·Beaver Dam, Dodge County, WI

Beaver Dam Data Center Secrets: Residents Demand Transparency Now! #shorts

Residents in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin are voicing concerns about a recently approved and constructed large AI data center project that advanced without broad public awareness or input. There are concerns about lack of transparency, the project's impacts on the community, and a proposal for a second data center that is expected to come before the city council soon.

zoningoppositionannouncementelectricity
CoreWeave
3/11/2026
Procedural hiccup delays vote on controversial data center proposal
News Clip2:24Tampa Bay 28·Fort Meade, Polk County, FL

Procedural hiccup delays vote on controversial data center proposal

The Fort Meade Commissioners delayed a vote on a proposed data center project from CloudHQ due to issues with public notification. The community has expressed strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over the data center's water usage in an area with water supply challenges. The vote has been postponed to a later date to allow the city to address the notification issues and for the community to provide more input.

wateropposition
3/11/2026
Decatur Township Data Center Protest
News Clip0:26WTHR·Indianapolis, Marion County, IN

Decatur Township Data Center Protest

Residents of Decatur Township in Indianapolis are protesting the development of a new data center planned for the area, with an upcoming vote on March 18th to approve the project. Key concerns include the impact on the local power grid and electricity supply.

zoningoppositionelectricity
CoreWeave
3/8/2026
Concerns raised over massive data center planned for Joliet
News Clip1:56NBC Chicago·Joliet, Will County, IL

Concerns raised over massive data center planned for Joliet

A massive data center planned for the Joliet, Illinois area is moving forward despite concerns raised by local residents and officials over its potential impact on the power grid, water usage, and other environmental factors. The data center, proposed by CloudHQ, would be nearly the size of New York City's Central Park.

zoningoppositionelectricitywater
3/7/2026
Port Washington neighbors host town hall, rally against $15 billion data center project
News ClipTMJ4 News·Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI

Port Washington neighbors host town hall, rally against $15 billion data center project

Hundreds of Port Washington, Wisconsin residents gathered for a town hall to voice opposition to a controversial $15 billion data center complex under construction in their community. Locals expressed concerns about the project's potential environmental impacts on the local ecosystem. Organizers of a petition to recall the mayor are working to gather signatures before a tight deadline. While some residents remain optimistic about the development, there is significant community opposition to the data center project.

zoningoppositionenvironmental
CoreWeave
2/11/2026
Scrutiny for Proposed Michigan $1B ‘Hyperscale’ Data Center
News ClipGovTech·Howell, Livingston County, MI

Scrutiny for Proposed Michigan $1B ‘Hyperscale’ Data Center

A grassroots group in Howell Township, Michigan is opposing a proposed $1 billion 'hyperscale' data center from CloudHQ, citing concerns around the facility's energy and water usage requirements. Local residents have organized a panel discussion to voice their opposition ahead of an upcoming township meeting where the project is expected to be discussed.

oppositionelectricitywater
12/4/2025
Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks
News ClipNPR·IN

Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks

Data centers are booming across the US, driven by the rise of AI and tech companies investing heavily in new facilities. However, this is leading to concerns from local communities about the environmental and economic impacts, including high electricity and water usage, as well as opposition to new data center projects. Key issues include power grid strain, water depletion, and transparency around data center operations.

electricitywateropposition
10/14/2025