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Data Center Signal is tracking 53 clips about Compass Datacenters data center developments across 15 states, including VA, TX, MS, IL, UT.

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News ClipThe Greenwood Commonwealth·MS

Salter: AI-driven global data center boom, including in Mississippi, draws critics and litigation

Mississippi is experiencing a significant data center boom driven by AI demand, with several major projects underway from companies like Amazon, Compass, xAI, and AVAIO Digital. This growth, while celebrated by state officials for economic development, faces increasing opposition and recent legal challenges. Environmental groups, on behalf of the NAACP, have filed a notice of intent to sue xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech LLC over alleged Clean Air Act violations related to natural gas-burning turbines for its Mississippi project.

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AmazonCompass DatacentersxAI
5/28/2026
Virginia revenues surge amid data center debate
News ClipThe Center Square·VA

Virginia revenues surge amid data center debate

Virginia lawmakers are debating the state budget, including proposed changes to tax incentives for data center developments. Senator Louise Lucas advocates for reducing these incentives, citing concerns about the electric grid, natural resources, and potential higher utility costs for residents. Compass Datacenters has reportedly redirected investments outside Virginia due to the current legislative climate.

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Compass Datacenters
5/19/2026
Sinema: Virginia is chasing away the industry that built its economy
News ClipCardinal News·Prince William County, VA

Sinema: Virginia is chasing away the industry that built its economy

Virginia is debating a policy reversal to eliminate state sales and use tax exemptions for data centers, a move that contributed to Compass Datacenters abandoning an 800-acre campus in Prince William County. This legislative effort is driven by growing public opposition to data center expansion across the state. Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema argues against these changes, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits data centers bring to Virginia.

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Compass Datacenters
5/19/2026
Growing public opposition to data center development across the US
News ClipThe Spectator·Box Elder County, UT

Growing public opposition to data center development across the US

A growing public backlash against data centers is occurring across the US, driven by concerns over property values, water usage, and electricity costs. Local communities are actively fighting projects, leading to numerous rejections or withdrawals by developers. A prominent example is the Box Elder County Commission meeting, where hundreds protested the Stratos data center project, which was ultimately approved despite intense opposition.

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GoogleCompass Datacenters
5/15/2026
How anti-data center activists are taking on Big Tech — and winning
News ClipThe Spectator·Box Elder County, UT

How anti-data center activists are taking on Big Tech — and winning

Anti-data center activism is rapidly growing across the US, leading to numerous project rejections, restrictions, or withdrawals due to concerns over property values, water usage, and electricity costs. While a project in Box Elder County, Utah, was approved despite strong local opposition, the overall movement reflects a broad cultural backlash against Big Tech's data center expansion. Activists are mobilizing against large-scale AI data center developments nationwide.

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GoogleCompass Datacenters
5/15/2026
Oppose? Expand? Votes in 2 North Texas communities highlight a divide over data center growth
News ClipKERA News·Red Oak, Ellis County, TX

Oppose? Expand? Votes in 2 North Texas communities highlight a divide over data center growth

Somervell County leaders voted to oppose new data center projects due to concerns over water and energy, while Red Oak's city council approved rezoning for a new Compass Datacenters campus despite community opposition. Both communities are advocating for increased state-level regulation of data centers in Texas.

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AmazonCompass Datacenters
5/12/2026
Red Oak approves data center despite heavy opposition from residents
News Clip2:19WFAA·Red Oak, Henderson County, TX

Red Oak approves data center despite heavy opposition from residents

Red Oak leaders approved the rezoning of 800 acres from agriculture to industrial use for a new Compass Data Centers facility, despite strong community opposition citing noise and environmental concerns. This approval marks the sixth data center project in the city, with council members highlighting potential revenue generation and tax rate benefits. Meanwhile, Henderson County is also considering plans for a new 400-acre data center, as Texas lawmakers review incentives and power grid demands amid a statewide data center boom.

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Compass Datacenters
5/12/2026
Red Oak community fights in effort to keep another data center getting approved in North Texas
News ClipCBS News·Red Oak, Ellis County, TX

Red Oak community fights in effort to keep another data center getting approved in North Texas

Red Oak residents are actively protesting and advocating against the approval of a proposed 830-acre data center campus by Compass Datacenters, which would be the city's sixth. Concerns include noise, pollution, property values, and proximity to homes. While city officials cite infrastructure benefits, the decision remains pending amidst high tensions at a public meeting.

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Compass Datacenters
5/12/2026
Red Oak residents protesting proposed plan for 800-acre data center
News Clip3:18WFAA·Red Oak, Ellis County, TX

Red Oak residents protesting proposed plan for 800-acre data center

Residents in Red Oak, Texas, are actively protesting a proposed 800-acre data center by Compass, which requires rezoning agricultural land to industrial. Concerns revolve around water and electricity usage, noise pollution, and environmental impacts, despite the city manager's efforts to address these issues. The Red Oak City Council is expected to vote on the rezoning, while a similar project in Fort Worth also faces opposition.

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GoogleCompass Datacenters
5/12/2026
Compass addresses concerns over data center electric, water usage
News ClipMeridian Star·Meridian, Lauderdale County, MS

Compass addresses concerns over data center electric, water usage

Compass Datacenters addressed concerns from East Mississippi residents and local leaders in Meridian and Lauderdale County regarding the electricity and water usage of its planned data center campus. The company's Vice President of Campus Strategy, Sarah Ridgely, explained that a closed-loop cooling system would minimize water draw and that Compass would cover the cost of electrical infrastructure upgrades, ensuring residents are not burdened. This initiative aims to reassure the community about the environmental impact and utility costs associated with the new $10 billion development.

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Compass Datacenters
5/8/2026
What's next for the Digital Gateway data center appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court?
News ClipInsideNoVa.com·Gainesville, Prince William County, VA

What's next for the Digital Gateway data center appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court?

Data center developer QTS is appealing a Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that reaffirmed the cancellation of the PW Digital Gateway data center campus in Prince William County, Virginia. The case will next go before a writ panel of three Virginia Supreme Court justices to determine if the appeal will be heard. Plaintiffs, including the Oak Valley Homeowners Association and the American Battlefield Trust, have until May 21 to file opposition to QTS' petition.

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QTSCompass Datacenters
5/8/2026
Conservatives should embrace data centers
News ClipThe Natchez Democrat·MS

Conservatives should embrace data centers$

Mississippi conservatives are engaged in a debate over approximately $49 billion in data center investments, weighing the economic benefits of jobs and infrastructure against concerns about aquifer depletion and power grid strain. The author advocates for embracing these projects while ensuring proper public input and environmental safeguards are in place. Specifically, xAI's gas turbine project in Southaven is facing a legal challenge regarding the Mississippi DEQ's permit justification.

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AmazonCompass DatacentersxAI
5/8/2026
Data center fight heads to Virginia Supreme Court
News Clip2:46ABC 7 News - WJLA·Prince William County, VA

Data center fight heads to Virginia Supreme Court

The battle over the Prince William Digital Gateway data center project in Prince William County, Virginia, is heading to the Virginia Supreme Court. A judge previously halted construction due to insufficient public notice during the county's zoning approval. While one developer chose not to appeal, QTS, backed by Blackstone, has filed an appeal to overturn the ruling.

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QTSCompass Datacenters
5/4/2026
Legal battle over massive data center campus continues after last-minute appeal
News ClipWJLA·Prince William County, VA

Legal battle over massive data center campus continues after last-minute appeal

A legal battle continues over the Prince William Digital Gateway, a proposed massive data center campus in Prince William County, Virginia. Developer QTS has filed a last-minute appeal to the Supreme Court of Virginia after lower courts halted construction, citing insufficient public notice on rezoning. Local residents, organized as the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, are actively opposing the project to preserve rural land.

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QTSCompass Datacenters
5/4/2026
Developers seek to revive data center next to Virginia battlefield
News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Prince William County, VA

Developers seek to revive data center next to Virginia battlefield

QTS Realty Trust is appealing to the Virginia Supreme Court to revive the Digital Gateway data center project in Prince William County, Virginia. This appeal follows a Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that halted construction due to improper public notice for a 2023 approval hearing. The project faces strong opposition from residents and the American Battlefield Trust over historical significance and environmental concerns.

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Compass Datacenters
5/1/2026
QTS Appeals Digital Gateway Data Center Project Ruling to Virginia Supreme Court
News ClipInsideNoVa.com·Prince William County, VA

QTS Appeals Digital Gateway Data Center Project Ruling to Virginia Supreme Court

QTS has filed an eleventh-hour appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court to challenge rulings that voided the Prince William Digital Gateway data center project due to improper public notice. This move comes after Compass Datacenters withdrew its appeal, and opposition groups remain committed to blocking the project. Opponents cite concerns over noise, pollution, property values, and the proximity to Manassas National Battlefield Park.

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QTSCompass Datacenters
5/1/2026