Data Center Signal is tracking 115 clips about Cloverleaf Infrastructure data center developments across 6 states, including WI, AL, OK, KS, IL.
The Lowndes County Commission approved minutes documenting an agreement that allows Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed Project Red Clay data center to move forward. Residents opposed to the location have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop construction, while commissioners and the developer face criticism over transparency and the project's proximity to homes.
Voters in four Madison County townships that overlap Granite City will decide in November whether they support future data center development. The advisory measures are nonbinding, but they reflect resident concerns about environmental risks, utility costs, water use and government transparency as developers consider projects in the Granite City and Pontoon Beach areas.
The Lowndes County Commission approved development and tax agreements for Cloverleaf Infrastructure's proposed Project Red Clay data center despite six months of resident opposition. Residents raised concerns about tax abatements, transparency, population loss, property values, environmental impacts and the project's effects on utilities and community growth.
The Lowndes County Commission approved a 20-year tax abatement worth an estimated $2.4 billion for Cloverleaf Infrastructure’s proposed Project Red Clay data center in a 3-2 vote without public notice or comment. Residents and environmental groups oppose the project, citing transparency concerns and potential demands for up to 100,000 gallons of water per day and 1.5 gigawatts of electricity.
The Lowndes County Commission approved development agreements for Cloverleaf Infrastructure's 2,200-acre Project Red Clay hyperscale data center near U.S. 80 and Alabama 21. Residents have strongly opposed the project over transparency, noise, environmental, water and energy concerns, but the agreements were approved with standards covering setbacks, noise, water use, lighting and backup generators.
The Lowndes County Commission approved a development agreement with Cloverleaf Infrastructure for the proposed Project Red Clay data center. Residents raised concerns about water use, noise, property values and communication, while the developer said the agreement will clarify the project and could allow construction to begin in the first quarter of 2027.
The Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 to approve a development and tax-abatement agreement with Cloverleaf Infrastructure for a proposed hyperscale data center in Burkeville. The project has faced public opposition and concerns about its projected electricity use, groundwater and surface-water impacts, and tax incentives.
The Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 to approve a project development and tax abatement agreement with Cloverleaf Infrastructure for the proposed Project Red Clay hyperscale data center in Burkeville. The project faced public opposition and concerns over its projected electricity use of up to 1,500 megawatts and potential impacts on groundwater and surface-water resources.
Residents at a packed Lowndes County meeting urged Cloverleaf Infrastructure to abandon its proposed Project Red Clay data center, citing concerns about land acquisition, water use, property values and community impacts. The developer and local economic officials defended the project’s projected jobs and tax revenue while seeking a 20-year tax abatement.
Residents in Gallion and other rural Alabama communities are opposing proposed hyperscale data centers, but counties have limited authority to regulate or stop projects because of the state’s lack of county home-rule zoning power. The article highlights Cloverleaf Infrastructure’s proposed Project Red Clay in Lowndes County, along with electricity, water, tax, and historic-preservation concerns surrounding Alabama’s data center boom.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure is pursuing Project Red Clay, a proposed $1.5 billion hyperscale data center on roughly 800 acres in Lowndes County, Alabama. Residents and community activists oppose the project over a lack of transparency and concerns about water use, pollution, power demand, and the county’s history of environmental and infrastructure problems.
De Pere's Plan Commission has endorsed a one-year moratorium on large-scale data center development, citing concerns about potential water burden. If approved by the City Council, the measure would temporarily halt the consideration of rezoning proposals for data centers exceeding certain size and water usage thresholds. This move aims to allow officials time to understand implications and draft regulatory standards.
The Piedmont City Council is considering the annexation and rezoning of over 630 acres for the proposed Cloverleaf data center. Residents have expressed strong opposition, leading to the postponement of a previous meeting. The council will discuss these changes at a Monday night meeting.
The Piedmont City Council is set to re-examine a controversial data center project during its evening meeting due to ongoing resident concerns about noise and water usage. In response to community feedback, Cloverleaf Infrastructure, the project's backer, has proposed changes including specific decibel limits, a closed-loop cooling system, and a 75,000-gallon daily water usage cap.
Municipalities within Brown County, Wisconsin, are independently addressing the development of AI data centers, often without state or county guidance. Many communities are proposing or enacting moratoriums and amending zoning ordinances due to concerns about monetary benefits versus socioeconomic detriments, as well as resident opposition and infrastructure limitations. Several towns and villages have already prohibited data centers or are in the process of drafting regulations, while others are researching options.
AI cloud company Lambda plans to build a data center in Mayes County, Oklahoma, projecting $500 million in tax revenue and significant job creation. The company committed to using closed-loop cooling technology to reduce water use and funding its own electricity infrastructure costs. Local leaders and residents will continue to meet with Lambda and MidAmerica Industrial Park representatives.
Piedmont city leaders met to discuss a revised data center project proposal from Cloverleaf Infrastructure and Cimarron Project Company, which included environmental concessions and community investments. Despite these changes, residents expressed strong opposition, citing concerns about peace, tranquility, and healthy living. The city council is currently reviewing the project's zoning.
The Piedmont City Council is considering annexation and rezoning requests from Cloverleaf Infrastructure for its proposed 633-acre Project Open Sky data center, with the decision again postponed. Residents have voiced concerns about the project's impact on the community's character and nearby properties. Cloverleaf has revised its proposal to address some concerns, including funding city costs and offering buyout options for homeowners.
The Piedmont City Council is set to vote on a revised data center project after previous pushback. Developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure has made amendments to its plans, including adhering to the city's sound ordinance, not drilling water wells, and removing power generation components. The council previously postponed a decision, and residents await the outcome of tonight's meeting.
Over 1,000 residents attended a Leavenworth County Commission meeting in Tonganoxie, Kansas, to voice strong opposition to the proposed 1,000-acre Project Bluestem data center. Concerns centered on air, noise, and light pollution, as well as the impact on farmland. The county commission previously adopted a temporary moratorium on the project.