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Data Center Signal is tracking 32 clips about Constellation Energy data center developments across 7 states, including MD, PA, VA, IL, TX.

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News ClipThe Christian Science Monitor·Dauphin County, PA

Small nuclear reactors could be America’s next power move$

Interest is growing in small nuclear reactors (SMRs) as a potential solution to meet America's rising energy demands, particularly from energy-hungry AI data centers. U.S. tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Meta are investing billions in nuclear energy to power their facilities. While offering a stable alternative, SMRs face challenges related to high input costs, public perception, nuclear waste disposal, and complex local approval processes.

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Amazon Google Meta Microsoft

9/2/2026

News ClipThe Derrick·MD

Tech industry’s warning as Maryland counties block data centers$

Multiple Maryland counties have imposed moratoriums or outright bans on data center development, prompting the tech industry to warn of infrastructure and economic setbacks. Amazon recently withdrew from a planned project in Lusby amidst this widening standoff, while residents continue to raise environmental concerns regarding air pollution and water usage. Proponents emphasize the economic benefits, but opposition remains strong.

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Amazon

8/31/2026

News ClipTechnical.ly·PA

PA’s new executive order won’t halt data centers — but it could reshape where they get built

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that will reshape data center development in the state, imposing stricter environmental and energy standards and removing projects from an expedited permitting program. The Department of Environmental Protection will now play a larger role, requiring developers to agree to project-specific Consent Orders and adhere to GRID Standards. This initiative aims to encourage data centers to utilize sites with existing power infrastructure and lower-carbon energy sources.

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Microsoft

8/20/2026

News ClipThe Southern Maryland Chronicle·Calvert County, MD

Calvert Commissioners Pass 6-Month Data Center Moratorium -

The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed a six-month moratorium on new data center development, following intense local opposition and the recent withdrawal of a major Amazon Web Services project. Residents raised concerns about the impact on the local power grid, water supply, and noise levels, advocating for a longer pause and zoning changes. This decision reflects a significant shift in the county's political landscape, influenced by anti-data center sentiment.

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Amazon

8/19/2026

News ClipShaw Local·Essex, Kankakee County, IL

Data centers activate residents; what can be done to mitigate concerns?

Residents in Essex, Illinois, are actively opposing a proposed data center development by Constellation Energy, citing concerns over water and energy consumption and a lack of transparency. This local opposition mirrors broader sentiment across small communities in Illinois against such projects. State legislation, the POWER Act, is proposed to introduce regulations for data centers regarding energy and water usage and to eliminate non-disclosure agreements.

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8/19/2026

News ClipWGAL·VA

Massive transformer delivery marks milestone in Crane Clean Energy Center restart

A 262-ton transformer arrived at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, marking a key step in Constellation Energy's $1.6 billion effort to restart the facility's Unit 1 reactor by mid-2027. This restart is linked to a power purchase agreement with Microsoft, aiming to support electricity needs for a data center project in Virginia and add 835 megawatts to the regional grid. Environmental groups highlight the project's role in addressing growing demand from large electricity users like data centers and AI.

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Microsoft

8/17/2026

News ClipThe Southern Maryland Chronicle·Calvert County, MD

When data centers come knocking, counties should have a ‘wish list,’ officials say -

Maryland energy officials are advising counties with data center moratoriums to create a 'wish list' for developers, securing community investments amidst growing data center demand. This guidance comes as the PJM electric grid faces significant pressure, with potential disruptions in Maryland, and after Amazon Web Services pulled out of a Calvert County project due to voter backlash. PJM has proposed new regulations to FERC for prioritizing power cuts to data centers during emergencies.

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Amazon

8/17/2026

News ClipBaltimore Sun·MD

When data centers come knocking, counties should have a ‘wish list,’ officials say

Maryland officials are advising counties with data center moratoriums to create "wish lists" for community investments, acknowledging the industry's sustained growth. This guidance follows Amazon Web Services' withdrawal from a Calvert County project due to local opposition. The state faces significant grid strain from data center demand, leading PJM Interconnection to propose new rules for connecting data centers to the grid.

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Amazon

8/16/2026

News Clipsouthernmarylandchronicle.com·Lusby, Calvert County, MD

Amazon Explains Calvert Data Center Withdrawal, Says Decision Wasn’t Political

Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its proposed Calvert Technology Center in Calvert County, Maryland, citing internal infrastructure planning rather than local opposition. Despite the withdrawal, community members are continuing efforts to enact a six-month moratorium on data center approvals, with a public hearing scheduled by Calvert County commissioners.

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Amazon

8/10/2026

News ClipShaw Local·Essex, Kankakee County, IL

Data center conversation looms over Essex Village Board meeting

Residents in the Village of Essex expressed significant opposition to a potential data center project at a recent board meeting, raising concerns about transparency, potential conflicts of interest in land deals involving former board members, and environmental impacts like water usage and pollution. While plans for the data center and an annexation agreement are pending, public distrust is high.

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8/8/2026

News Clipsouthernmarylandchronicle.com·Lusby, Calvert County, MD

Amazon Pulls Plug on Contentious Lusby Data Center

Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its application for the Calvert Technology Center data center campus in Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland. The decision follows months of intense local debate, public opposition, and efforts by county commissioners to explore a moratorium and tighten zoning regulations. The proposed project would have been the county's first large-scale data center.

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Amazon

8/4/2026

News ClipShaw Local·Ogle County, IL

Ogle County officials say no applications for data centers have been received

Ogle County officials are reassuring residents that no data center applications have been received, while actively working to update special use conditions and develop a new ordinance to regulate future data center developments. Residents voiced strong opposition at a board meeting, citing environmental concerns and requesting a formal pause on development discussions.

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7/28/2026

News ClipShaw Local·Essex, Kankakee County, IL

Essex residents fear data center may be coming to former golf course

Constellation Energy has purchased approximately 700 acres in Essex, Illinois, near a nuclear power plant, with the intent to market the land to future developers, potentially for a data center. Residents are expressing strong opposition through yard signs, and the Essex Village Mayor has issued a statement prioritizing community needs over corporate profit.

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7/26/2026

News ClipFreestone County Times·Fairfield, Freestone County, TX

CyrusOne Data Center: Economic Boost & Rural Burden?

CyrusOne is developing a hyper scale data center in Freestone County, Texas, in partnership with Constellation Energy's Calpine unit. The project, located near the existing Freestone Energy Center, plans for up to 760 MW capacity. Local residents are encouraged to attend upcoming special meetings and public hearings to discuss concerns regarding noise, light pollution, water usage, and environmental impacts.

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CyrusOne

6/8/2026

News ClipThe Daily Upside·Dauphin County, PA

Regulator Helps Constellation Energy Fast-Track Three Mile Island Revival

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Constellation Energy's request to fast-track the revival of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This project aims to supply power to nearby Microsoft data centers. Additionally, a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers is proposing legislation to protect residents from data center-related electricity price increases.

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Microsoft

6/5/2026

News ClipThe BayNet·Charles County, MD

Commissioner Ralph Patterson's Membership On State Data Center Alliance Questioned During Public Hearing

Charles County Commissioner Vice President Ralph Patterson's membership on the Data Center Alliance of Maryland steering committee has raised conflict of interest concerns. This issue arose during a Planning Commission hearing on a proposed data center zoning amendment, which the commission recommended denying. Residents have cited Patterson's role in an industry advocacy group while he votes on local data center policy as problematic.

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Amazon

6/3/2026

News ClipLevittownNow.com·PA

Inside PA’s Push For Energy To Power The AI Rush

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has released details on his "Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Standards" to address rising energy costs and the impact of power-hungry AI data centers. The plan aims to require data centers to generate or buy their own energy capacity, including an escalating portion of clean firm energy, and cover all associated grid infrastructure upgrade costs. Implementation faces significant hurdles, as major pieces require legislative approval from Pennsylvania's divided General Assembly.

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Microsoft

5/29/2026

News ClipFarm and Dairy·New Albany, Franklin County, OH

Nuclear energy to power data centers in Ohio, Pa.

Four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania are being restarted or extending operations to provide dedicated energy for artificial intelligence data centers. These projects involve major power purchase agreements with companies like Microsoft and Meta, aiming to supply consistent, clean energy for the growing demand. The initiatives have garnered significant government support at both federal and state levels.

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Microsoft Meta

5/28/2026

News ClipInside Climate News·PA

Pennsylvania Governor Proposes New Energy Standards for Data Centers

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has unveiled his "Bring Your Own Energy" (BYOE) plan for data centers, aiming to make them cover their own energy and infrastructure costs and utilize increasingly clean sources. The plan, known as GRID Standards, faces significant hurdles, including legislative approval in a divided government and coordination with federal and regional grid operators. Experts question the feasibility and comprehensive impact on consumer energy bills given these challenges.

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Microsoft

5/28/2026

News ClipThe Southern Maryland Chronicle·Lusby, Calvert County, MD

Calvert County Receives AWS Data Center Site Plan

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has filed a concept site plan for the Calvert Technology Center, an eight-building data center project totaling 2.46 million square feet in Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland. The project is currently undergoing review by county departments and involves extensive environmental considerations. This filing comes amid ongoing local debate, with residents raising environmental concerns and two proposed data center moratoriums having failed.

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Amazon

5/27/2026