Data Center Signal is tracking 22 clips about Compass Datacenters data center developments across 15 states, including IL, PA, MO, VA, MS.
The Jackson City Council is considering a temporary moratorium on new data center development and a regulatory framework for future projects. This initiative responds to a rapid expansion of data centers across Mississippi, which has raised concerns among residents about noise, pollution, and health impacts.
A recent poll found that most Illinoisans support strict regulation of data centers to mitigate their impact on utility bills, climate, and water. This comes as the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition pushes for the POWER Act legislation, and the governor considers a two-year moratorium on data center tax breaks.
County supervisors from across Mississippi gathered in Meridian for a caucus, where they discussed data center development and economic growth. A panel highlighted Compass Data Centers' $10 billion project in Lauderdale County and Amazon's planned data center in Warren County, addressing concerns about electricity and water usage. The discussion emphasized the importance of shovel-ready sites and utility cooperation for attracting such investments.
A Virginia appeals court upheld a lower court's ruling that voided a crucial rezoning decision for the 2,100-acre PW Digital Gateway project in Prince William County. This legal setback puts the massive data center development on life support, with opponents now urging county officials to halt further appeals and effectively kill the project. The county is currently reviewing the decision and considering its next legal steps.
The Joliet City Council in Will County, Illinois, will vote on the largest data center in the state on Monday. Residents are concerned that the rapid development of data centers, warehouses, and solar farms in the area is overwhelming.
Two data center projects in Franklin County, Missouri are on the agenda for the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, March 17.
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.
Vermont is considering a data center regulation bill (H.727) that would apply the same requirements to all data centers regardless of their technology or environmental footprint. This contrasts with the approach in Maine, where an amendment to LD 307 would pause construction of data centers above 20 megawatts until 2028 but includes provisions for waivers based on environmental performance. LiquidCool Solutions, which is planning a water-free data center at a former air force base in Maine, has requested such a waiver.
Local officials in Columbus, Ohio are examining the impact of data centers as opposition grows from residents concerned about the electricity demands and zoning issues. Major tech companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple have data center operations in the area, and Compass Datacenters is also developing new facilities.
A group of Denver residents are organizing against the development of a new data center in their neighborhood. The community is concerned about the environmental impact and zoning issues related to the proposed data center project.
A proposed $73 billion data center project at the Southern Virginia Megasite in Pittsylvania County, Virginia could bring 2,050 jobs with an average salary of $80,500. However, concerns remain about the project's potential impact on the local electricity grid and water usage.
This video discusses a proposal in Charlotte, North Carolina to regulate data centers, with some city council members considering options to address the issue. The video provides an update on the situation as of March 11, 2026.
Opponents of a proposed data center project in Independence, Missouri have filed a second intent to file a referendum petition after the city flagged issues with their previous attempt. This is the latest development in the ongoing battle over the data center project, which faces local opposition.
A new 1.6 million square foot data center has been approved in Louisville's Rubbertown area despite opposition from the local community. The developers, CoreWebave and Compass Datacenters, reduced the size of the original plan but the Louisville Planning Commission still approved the project.
This video covers the experience of residents living near data centers in Aurora, Illinois. Locals describe the visual impact and concerns about the data centers' electricity and water usage, though no active opposition efforts are mentioned.
Hundreds of Joliet, Illinois residents spoke out at a city council meeting as the city considers approving the largest data center in the state, to be built by Compass Datacenters. The project would create many construction jobs but fewer permanent positions, and would require significant water and electricity usage.
The Detroit News reports that a proposed data center project in Van Buren Township, Michigan has cleared the local planning commission. No other details are provided about the specific data center company or project.
Rural South Carolina residents were not informed about an $800 million data center project before it was approved. Now they have questions and concerns about the data center's development in their area.
A data center company, Compass Datacenters, has secured a $14 million deal to consume 40% of a Pennsylvania town's excess water. This is a medium-importance story about a data center company's water usage agreement with a local government.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, is set to launch a new garment industry and data center project in Keonjhar district. The district administration has allocated 12 acres of land with an investment of ₹100 crore for the garment industry, which will provide direct employment to 1,200 trained tailors. The data center project is also part of this development announcement.