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The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.

News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

The Pentagon wants to build data centers. Congress would like a word.

The Pentagon's plan to lease military land for private AI data centers is under bipartisan scrutiny from Congress. Lawmakers are concerned about the substantial energy and water consumption of these facilities and their impact on military readiness and local communities, proposing legislative amendments for greater oversight. Projects like those at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, are cited as examples prompting these concerns.

government electricity water environmental

7/24/2026

CyrusOne Plans $500 Million Data Center in Medina County, Texas

News Clip1:01KLRN - PBS in South Central Texas·Castroville, Medina County, TX

CyrusOne Plans $500 Million Data Center in Medina County, Texas

CyrusOne has filed plans for an estimated $500 million data center project in Medina County, Texas, near Castroville. The 460,000 square foot facility on 57 acres is scheduled for completion next summer.

7/23/2026

News ClipThe Community News·Jack County, TX

Texas Debates Water Regulations for Data Centers Amid Growth

Texas is facing growing concerns about water scarcity and the high water demands of rapidly expanding data centers. The state's "Rule of Capture" groundwater laws allow unregulated pumping in counties without groundwater conservation districts, which data centers are accused of exploiting. Governor Greg Abbott has recently called for a ban on data center development in rural areas in response to these water and energy concerns.

water government electricity opposition

7/23/2026

‘Few million dollars’ annually in tax incentives for Yorkville data center no longer on the table

News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

‘Few million dollars’ annually in tax incentives for Yorkville data center no longer on the table

The City of Yorkville will no longer provide annual tax incentives to the developers of the CyrusOne data center after the developers agreed to pay the city a one-time $15 million up-front payment. This payment will primarily benefit the Yorkville School District 115 for school construction. This change affects the previously approved CyrusOne project, as well as the Project Cardinal and Project Steel data centers, none of which will receive city incentives.

government zoning electricity

7/22/2026

CyrusOne constructing $500M data center in Castroville, Texas

News ClipMySA·Castroville, Medina County, TX

CyrusOne constructing $500M data center in Castroville, Texas

CyrusOne is developing a new $500 million data center, named SAT14A, in Castroville, Medina County, Texas. The 460,000-square-foot project, which began construction in January 2026, was officially registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2026. This development contributes to a surge of data center investments in Medina County, solidifying the region's role as a growing tech hub.

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CyrusOne Microsoft

7/22/2026

Normal staff in 'fact-finding mode,' weighing data center impacts after Aurora trip

News ClipThe Pantagraph·Normal, McLean County, IL

Normal staff in 'fact-finding mode,' weighing data center impacts after Aurora trip$

Town of Normal officials visited a CyrusOne data center in Aurora, Illinois, to assess impacts such as noise, water, and power as they develop local regulations. Normal is also maintaining an existing moratorium on data center applications. Concurrently, McLean County has adopted new regulations concerning data center water usage and infrastructure costs.

zoning environmental electricity water moratorium government

7/20/2026

Dallas company expands San Antonio-area footprint with $500M data center

News ClipSan Antonio Express-News·Castroville, Medina County, TX

Dallas company expands San Antonio-area footprint with $500M data center$

CyrusOne plans to build a new $500 million data center in Castroville, Medina County, Texas, expanding its footprint in the San Antonio area. This facility will be the company's sixth in the region, joining a growing hub for data centers that includes significant operations by Microsoft.

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CyrusOne Microsoft

7/18/2026

Sound limits placed on CyrusOne data center in Yorkville, residents still worried about construction noise

News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Sound limits placed on CyrusOne data center in Yorkville, residents still worried about construction noise

The city of Yorkville adopted new noise pollution standards and other amendments for the CyrusOne data center project. Despite the city's efforts, residents remain concerned about construction noise, dust, and the cumulative impact of multiple data center projects in the area over a lengthy construction period. The project's electrification is being coordinated with ComEd, requiring a nuclear facility shutdown.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

7/17/2026

Lawsuit challenges data center as Morgan groups push voter referendum

News ClipJacksonville Journal-Courier·Talkington, Sangamon County, IL

Lawsuit challenges data center as Morgan groups push voter referendum$

A lawsuit has been filed by Waverly residents against Sangamon County and an affiliate of CyrusOne, challenging the approval of a $500 million data center project in Talkington Township, Sangamon County, citing concerns over agricultural land use, environmental impacts, noise, and utility strain. Concurrently, groups in Morgan County are campaigning for a voter referendum to establish restrictions on data center construction, following the county's enactment of a six-month moratorium.

zoning opposition environmental legal moratorium government electricity water

7/17/2026

News ClipFort Worth Report·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Here’s where Fort Worth’s data centers are — and where developers look to build others

Fort Worth is experiencing a data center development boom, leading to concerns from residents about resource consumption, particularly water and electricity. City officials are exploring new regulations, and some City Council members are advocating for a temporary pause on developments. Several proposed data center projects are facing delays or scrutiny from the city.

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Meta QTS CyrusOne

7/16/2026

Normal plans to partner with Bloomington on data center forum

News ClipWGLT·Normal, McLean County, IL

Normal plans to partner with Bloomington on data center forum

Normal and Bloomington, Illinois, are collaborating on a public forum regarding data center development, scheduled for August 26. Normal City staff previously visited a CyrusOne data center in Aurora, Illinois, to study its robust zoning ordinance as a potential model. The forum aims to inform the community and guide future data center planning for both towns.

zoning government

7/16/2026

Ownbey: Suit over data center meets 90-day window

News ClipCapitol City Now·Waverly, Sangamon County, IL

Ownbey: Suit over data center meets 90-day window

Waverly-area residents have filed a lawsuit against Sangamon County and its Board, seeking to overturn the approval of a CyrusOne data center project. The lawsuit was filed on July 6, the last day within the 90-day window allowed by Illinois zoning law following the April 7 county board approval. The residents live within a mile of the approved data center site.

legal zoning opposition government

7/16/2026

Lee County, North Carolina Residents Demand Moratorium on Data Center Project

News ClipRoute Fifty·Sanford, Lee County, NC

Lee County, North Carolina Residents Demand Moratorium on Data Center Project

Lee County, North Carolina residents are demanding a pause on a proposed $900 million data center in Sanford, citing concerns about noise pollution, environmental impacts, and a lack of transparency during the rezoning process. Nearly 2,500 people have signed a petition for a moratorium on data centers and a release of public records, alleging they were misled about the project's true nature as a "light industrial business park" rather than a hyperscale data center.

opposition zoning environmental electricity water moratorium government

7/16/2026

Residents sue Sangamon County, CyrusOne

News ClipIllinois Times·Waverly, Sangamon County, IL

Residents sue Sangamon County, CyrusOne

Waverly residents have filed a lawsuit against Sangamon County and its board, seeking to overturn the approval of a CyrusOne data center project. The lawsuit alleges procedural errors in the approval process and claims the zoning ordinance is inconsistent with the county's comprehensive plan. CyrusOne maintains its commitment to the project, highlighting its economic benefits and a secured 20-year state tax break.

legal zoning opposition government environmental

7/16/2026

Yorkville approves CyrusOne data center plan update

News ClipWSPYnews.com·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Yorkville approves CyrusOne data center plan update

The Yorkville City Council approved an updated plan for the CyrusOne data center campus, which includes a $15 million impact payment for community groups, primarily for school construction. The revisions also entail a reduced number of buildings, changes to layouts, and more rigorous sound testing requirements for the project. Public comments raised concerns about noise and water use from data centers.

zoning environmental government

7/15/2026

Data center opponents speak out before commissioners

News ClipThe Rant | Sanford, N.C.·Sanford, Lee County, NC

Data center opponents speak out before commissioners

Nearly 20 residents addressed the Lee County Board of Commissioners, expressing strong opposition to a proposed 300,000 square foot data center by PointOne and CyrusOne. Concerns include potential environmental impacts, resource extraction, and questions about the legitimacy of previous land rezoning. Opponents are urging the county to enact a moratorium on data center development.

opposition zoning environmental government electricity water moratorium

7/14/2026

228-acre CyrusOne data center agrees to pay Yorkville $15 million up-front, city imposes water use limits

News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

228-acre CyrusOne data center agrees to pay Yorkville $15 million up-front, city imposes water use limits

CyrusOne has agreed to pay the City of Yorkville $15 million upfront for its 228-acre data center project, pending City Council approval. This agreement comes alongside new city-imposed water usage limits, mandating a closed-loop cooling system that significantly reduces water consumption for the facility. The project also involves site plan amendments, an 800,000 square foot electrical substation, and city monitoring for sound and traffic.

water electricity environmental government zoning announcement

7/14/2026

Yorkville council to consider data center agreement changes

News ClipWSPYnews.com·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Yorkville council to consider data center agreement changes

The Yorkville City Council is scheduled to consider proposed changes to existing agreements for two data center projects. These changes involve modifying the layout for a proposed CyrusOne campus and altering the construction order for the proposed Cardinal Data Center, the latter under a previously approved settlement.

zoning government legal

7/13/2026

Citizens take Sangamon Co. data center debate to the courts

News Clip3:08WRSP/WCCU FOX 55/27 Illinois·Sangamon County, IL

Citizens take Sangamon Co. data center debate to the courts

A group of residents has filed a lawsuit against Sangamon County, Illinois, challenging the county's approval of a large-scale data center project developed by CyrusOne. The lawsuit alleges the county failed to follow proper procedures and did not adequately address concerns regarding noise, utility usage, and the project's zoning classification on agricultural land.

legal opposition zoning electricity water environmental government

7/13/2026

Survey indicates rural residents concerned about data centers' impact; Illinois faces specific challenges

News ClipCapitol Fax.com·IL

Survey indicates rural residents concerned about data centers' impact; Illinois faces specific challenges

A new survey indicates rural residents are highly concerned about data centers' impact on electricity costs, water usage, and farmland. This article highlights specific examples in Illinois, where communities face proposed moratoriums, legislative efforts for water efficiency, and ongoing opposition due to noise pollution from existing data centers.

electricity water zoning moratorium opposition government

7/10/2026