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Data Center Signal is tracking 20 clips about CloudHQ data center developments across 12 states, including VA, PA, IL, IN, WI.

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opposition90%

zoning65%

electricity50%

environmental40%

water35%

government20%

announcement15%

moratorium5%

legal5%

News Clip4:34Fox Business Clips·VA

Electrical Workers See Significant Gains From Data Centers

Don Slaiman of IBEW Local 26 discusses the significant economic benefits data centers provide for blue-collar workers, leading to substantial wage gains and middle-class opportunities. He highlights the union's advocacy at public hearings and the efforts of data center operators to address community concerns regarding water usage, noise, and energy efficiency. The discussion emphasizes the industry's role in creating wealth and skilled jobs.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

Equinix Digital Realty

8/30/2026

News ClipThe Virginian-Pilot·Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County, Virginia, grapples with data center boom benefits and costs

Loudoun County, Virginia, has become a global data center hub, generating significant tax revenue that funds public services and lowers residential property taxes. However, a growing backlash from residents and some officials highlights concerns about the rapid development's environmental impact, noise, power demands, and quality of life. The county recently changed its zoning policy and a moratorium has been proposed.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity moratorium

Amazon Microsoft Google Vantage

8/24/2026

News Clip2:06FOX43 News·PA

Data center projects across Pennsylvania in limbo after new Shapiro order

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order imposing new restrictions on data center projects seeking state permits. This order, which requires developers to secure local land use approvals and provide their own power, is expected to put several proposed data centers in south-central Pennsylvania, including the PAX One campus and a project at Dauphin Highlands, into question. State officials believe the new regulations will likely cause some developers to abandon their plans.

government environmental zoning electricity opposition

8/19/2026

News ClipFauquier Times·Champlain, Prince William County, VA

Perfect storm: Drought, data centers and NDAs$

Virginia is experiencing a drought, with hundreds of data centers collectively withdrawing approximately 6 million gallons of water daily from state waterways and reservoirs. This heavy water usage is impacting local farmers, such as Jay Hundley in Champlain, whose farm creek has become too salty due to low water levels and baywater intrusion.

water environmental electricity

8/5/2026

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.

environmental government opposition legal

3/24/2026

News ClipNBC4 Washington·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

Neighbors raise concerns about noisy data center in Loudoun

Residents in Ashburn and Sterling, Virginia, are complaining about excessive noise from a CloudHQ data center in Loudoun County, with sound levels reaching 90 decibels. Loudoun County officials are investigating a complaint regarding the noise, and a news crew also observed black smoke from the facility.

opposition environmental zoning

Amazon

3/23/2026

News ClipHoodline·Urbana, Champaign County, IL

Urbana Neighbors Put $1 Billion Data Center on Ice$

Residents of Urbana, Illinois have opposed a proposed $1 billion data center project from CloudHQ, effectively putting the project on hold through their activism.

opposition zoning

3/14/2026

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.

zoning water opposition

Compass Datacenters CoreWeave

3/13/2026

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.

zoning opposition announcement electricity

CoreWeave

3/11/2026

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.

water opposition

3/11/2026

News Clip1:09LEX18·Minerva, Mason County, KY

Mason County mother, daughter reject millions as data center land dispute continues

A mother and daughter in Mason County, Kentucky are rejecting multimillion-dollar offers for their land as a proposed data center project by CloudHQ continues to move forward. They say they are not willing to sell their property.

opposition announcement

3/10/2026

News Clip2:02NBC10 Philadelphia·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Community pushes back against proposed AI data center in Chester County

Residents of East Whiteland Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania are concerned about a proposed data center project by CoreWeave and CloudHQ. The community is pushing back against the development due to concerns over electricity usage, water consumption, and zoning issues.

zoning opposition electricity water

CoreWeave

3/10/2026

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.

zoning opposition electricity

CoreWeave

3/8/2026

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.

zoning opposition electricity water

3/7/2026

News Clip1:45KMBC 9·Independence, Jackson County, MO

Independence rejects referendum effort over controversial data center project

The city of Independence, Missouri has rejected a referendum effort by opponents over a controversial multi-billion-dollar data center project set to be built on a large plot of land near Highway 78 and Little Blue Parkway. The project by data center company CloudHQ has faced local opposition.

zoning opposition

3/6/2026

News Clip2:00WSPA 7News·Spartanburg County, SC

Hearing about another data center in Spartanburg Co.? Here's what we know

A new data center project proposed for 300 Jones Road in Spartanburg County, South Carolina has sparked questions from local residents. The project is being developed by CloudHQ, but details about the facility are still limited as it goes through the local approval process.

zoning announcement

3/5/2026

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.

zoning opposition environmental

CoreWeave

2/11/2026

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.

opposition electricity water

12/4/2025

News ClipKansas Reflector·Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS

Lawsuit delays $12B data center in Kansas City as community, environmental group voice concerns$

A $12 billion data center project in Kansas City, Kansas is facing delays due to a lawsuit filed by a community group and environmental organization. The project, led by CloudHQ, is facing opposition over environmental concerns and its impact on the local community.

opposition environmental

11/7/2025

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.

electricity water opposition

10/14/2025