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Court reviews $15 billion in data center bonds Thursday: Citizens hold limited intervention rights
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA

Court reviews $15 billion in data center bonds Thursday: Citizens hold limited intervention rights

A Whitfield County Superior Court judge is set to review $15 billion in proposed data center bonds for Core Scientific and CoreWeave projects. While citizens can intervene, their objections are limited to the legality of the bonds and not broader concerns about data center development. This hearing is a crucial step in the financing of these significant projects in Whitfield County.

legalgovernment
CoreWeave
6/3/2026
Whitfield County Data Center Development Raises Public Notice Concerns
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Whitfield County, GA

Whitfield County Data Center Development Raises Public Notice Concerns

The Dalton Daily Citizen editorial highlights that $16.5 billion in data center bonds authorized by the Dalton-Whitfield Joint Development Authority since 2018 have gone largely unnoticed by the public. The article criticizes existing legal notice mechanisms as inadequate for large-scale economic developments, despite full legal compliance. It calls for greater public awareness and engagement regarding these projects in Whitfield County, Georgia.

governmentzoning
CoreWeave
6/3/2026
New Jersey Pauses AI Data Center Tax Break Program Amid Public Pushback
News Clip1:36NBC New York·Kennallorth, NJ

New Jersey Pauses AI Data Center Tax Break Program Amid Public Pushback

New Jersey has paused applications for a state tax credit program for AI data centers, following inquiries from NBC New York's I-Team and public sentiment against such incentives. The pause affects the remaining $250 million in credits under the "Next New Jersey Program – AI" and targets a specific project by CoreWeave in Kennallorth. A state assemblyman has also proposed legislation to reclaim these tax credits, while industry groups argue for their necessity.

governmentmoratoriumoppositionannouncement
CoreWeave
6/3/2026
Court Reviews $15 Billion in Data Center Bonds Thursday; Citizens Hold Limited Intervention Rights
News ClipDalton Daily Citizen·Dalton, Whitfield County, GA

Court Reviews $15 Billion in Data Center Bonds Thursday; Citizens Hold Limited Intervention Rights

A Whitfield County Superior Court judge is set to review bond validation requests totaling over $15 billion for data center projects involving Core Scientific and CoreWeave. These bonds, issued through the Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development Authority, are repaid by the private companies, not county taxpayers. While citizens can intervene, their objections are limited to the legality of the bonds, not general opposition to data center development.

legalgovernment
CoreWeave
6/2/2026
Meeting on AI data center in N.J. called off, frustrating residents
News Clip1:57CBS New York·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Meeting on AI data center in N.J. called off, frustrating residents

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, expressed frustration after a planning board meeting to discuss a 400,000 square foot AI data center was canceled due to lack of quorum. The project by CoreWeave is causing concerns among locals regarding rising electric bills and environmental impacts such as noise, air, light, and water pollution. The planning board had previously approved the redevelopment at the site last year.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricityzoning
CoreWeave
5/27/2026
Meeting on AI data center in Kenilworth, N.J., called off, frustrating residents
News ClipCBS News·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Meeting on AI data center in Kenilworth, N.J., called off, frustrating residents

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, protested plans for a 400,000-square-foot AI data center by CoreWeave at a canceled borough planning board meeting. The project was previously approved by the board last year. Opponents voiced concerns about environmental impacts, including noise, air, light, and water pollution, as well as rising electric bills.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricityzoninggovernment
CoreWeave
5/27/2026
Energy leaders: AI is the next space race, and U.S. is playing catch up
News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

Energy leaders: AI is the next space race, and U.S. is playing catch up

At an Operation Gigawatt Summit in Utah, industry leaders warned that the U.S. is falling behind China in the AI "space race" due to stagnant energy production, which is crucial for powering data centers. They highlighted growing public opposition and slow permitting processes as hindering necessary infrastructure development. Experts called for increased energy supply, infrastructure upgrades, and improved community engagement to secure the nation's AI future.

electricityoppositiongovernmentenvironmental
CoreWeave
5/23/2026
Environmentalists Eye Water Use as Data Centers Spread
News ClipLancaster Farming·Lancaster County, PA

Environmentalists Eye Water Use as Data Centers Spread$

A panel of conservationists recently focused on water use concerns related to data center development in the Mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay watershed, discussing ways to organize against expansion. Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Russell Redding highlighted zoning and farmland preservation as methods to protect land from data centers.

waterzoningoppositiongovernment
CoreWeave
5/22/2026
More NJ towns ban AI data centers as projects reach nearly 3 million square feet
News ClipNew Jersey 101.5·NJ

More NJ towns ban AI data centers as projects reach nearly 3 million square feet

Multiple communities across New Jersey, including Millville, Harrison, Logan, Monroe, Pemberton, Waterford, Phillipsburg, and Andover, are enacting bans on AI data centers due to concerns over electricity demand, water usage, noise pollution, and potential impacts on utility bills. Specific projects by A1 Data in Millville and Hexa Builders in Monroe have been impacted, while CoreWeave's project in Kenilworth faces ongoing community opposition despite local official support for its economic benefits.

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CoreWeave
5/21/2026
Residents Protest Kenilworth Data Center As Lawmakers Look To Eliminate Ai Tax Credits
News ClipNews12 | New Jersey·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Residents Protest Kenilworth Data Center As Lawmakers Look To Eliminate Ai Tax Credits

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, are protesting a CoreWeave AI data center project, citing noise and environmental concerns, despite the planning board having approved the redevelopment last year. Concurrently, three state legislators have announced plans to introduce a bill to eliminate a New Jersey state tax credit for AI data centers, which the Kenilworth project benefited from.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricityzoning
CoreWeave
5/20/2026
Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility
News ClipThe Des Moines Register·Cedar Rapids, Linn County, IA

Owner of sole Iowa nuclear plant to become world's largest utility

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion deal, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility. The acquisition is primarily driven by surging electricity demand from data centers, with NextEra planning to reopen Iowa's Duane Arnold nuclear plant to meet this demand, partly in cooperation with Google. The transaction is subject to multiple regulatory approvals.

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GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaEquinixCoreWeaveCyrusOne
5/18/2026
NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demand
News ClipBrazil Energy Insight·VA

NextEra Energy strikes $66.8 billion deal for Dominion in bets on AI power demand

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy announced a $66.8 billion merger, forming one of the world's largest electric utilities. This consolidation aims to accelerate power infrastructure development to meet the surging electricity demand from AI-driven data centers, particularly in key regions like Northern Virginia. The deal is contingent on various regulatory approvals.

electricitygovernmentannouncement
GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaEquinixCoreWeaveCyrusOne
5/18/2026
NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition
News ClipFox Business·VA

NextEra bets $66.8B on AI power boom with Dominion Energy acquisition

NextEra Energy announced a $66.8 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, a strategic move to address the anticipated surge in electricity demand from the AI boom and data centers, especially in Northern Virginia's "Data Center Alley." The deal, which aims to create the world's largest regulated utility, is subject to approval from federal and state regulators.

electricityannouncementgovernment
AmazonMicrosoftGoogleMetaEquinixCoreWeave
5/18/2026
Roselle Park Mayor Proposes Ordinance Banning Data Center Development
News ClipNews12 | New Jersey·Roselle Park, Union County, NJ

Roselle Park Mayor Proposes Ordinance Banning Data Center Development

Roselle Park Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr. plans to introduce an ordinance to ban data center development in the borough, citing concerns about energy demand, noise, and infrastructure impact. This decision follows public outcry from Union County residents regarding a CoreWeave data center being built in nearby Kenilworth, approved by Kenilworth's borough council in 2025.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitymoratorium
CoreWeave
5/13/2026
NJ communities pushing back against AI data centers with mixed success
News Clip2:31FOX 5 New York·Andover, Sussex County, NJ

NJ communities pushing back against AI data centers with mixed success

Communities in Andover and Kenilworth, New Jersey, are actively pushing back against proposed AI data centers. The Andover mayor has moved to ban future data centers after a contentious planning meeting, while a project in Kenilworth was approved despite a significant petition and concerns over energy and water use.

oppositionzoningelectricityenvironmentalwatergovernmentmoratorium
CoreWeave
5/13/2026
Hillsboro data center tax incentives spark scrutiny before statewide moratorium
News ClipForest Grove News-Times·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Hillsboro data center tax incentives spark scrutiny before statewide moratorium

Hillsboro residents are scrutinizing the city's approval of long-term data center tax abatements just before a statewide moratorium on new incentives takes effect. Community members express frustration over transparency and suggest the city is fast-tracking agreements for companies like NVIDIA and NTT, raising concerns about impacts on water and the power grid. A local moratorium is also being considered by the City Council.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentmoratoriumelectricitywater
CoreWeave
5/8/2026
Community rallies against giant data center being built in Kenilworth, New Jersey
News Clip3:16Eyewitness News ABC7NY·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Community rallies against giant data center being built in Kenilworth, New Jersey

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey, are rallying against the construction of a $1.8 billion, 400,000-square-foot CoreWeave data center, which is already under construction. Concerns include noise and water pollution, as well as potential impacts on electricity and water bills. A community meeting was held, demonstrating strong local opposition to the project.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricitywatergovernment
CoreWeave
5/7/2026
Union County Residents Protest Proposed AI Data Center in Kenilworth
News ClipNews12 | New Jersey·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Union County Residents Protest Proposed AI Data Center in Kenilworth

Residents in Kenilworth, Union County, New Jersey, are protesting a proposed AI data center by CoreWeave. Despite the protests and environmental concerns regarding water and energy usage, the Kenilworth Borough Council has already approved the sale of land and the local planning board has signed off on the redevelopment, with officials stating the window to stop the project has passed.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentzoningelectricitywater
CoreWeave
5/7/2026
Community outraged over potential $1.8 million data center being built
News Clip3:16Eyewitness News ABC7NY·Kenilworth, Union County, NJ

Community outraged over potential $1.8 million data center being built

Residents in Kenilworth, New Jersey are expressing outrage and organizing against a new $1.8 billion, 400,000 square foot data center being built by CoreWeave. Community members are concerned about potential noise and water pollution, as well as the impact on electricity resources. A community meeting was held, with a determined grassroots effort aiming to stop the project.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernment
CoreWeave
5/6/2026