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Governor announces halt to new data center incentives
News ClipWSPYnews.com·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Governor announces halt to new data center incentives

Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a halt to new data center tax incentives in Illinois due to concerns over electricity and water usage. He called on the General Assembly to ensure data centers pay their fair share and that residents have an opportunity to comment on proposed projects. Yorkville City Hall noted that the announcement does not impact its previously approved data center projects.

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CyrusOne
6/9/2026
News ClipThe Rant | Sanford, N.C.·Sanford, Lee County, NC

Data center proposed in northern Lee County

Developers PointOne and Helix Ventures have proposed a 300,000 sq ft data center in northern Lee County, NC, to be operated by CyrusOne. The project is currently in the permit application phase and is valued at $900 million, promising significant tax revenue. It follows local controversy over data centers, which led to new county-wide regulations.

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CyrusOne
6/8/2026
North Texas counties to weigh, discuss data center proposals
News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Jack County, TX

North Texas counties to weigh, discuss data center proposals$

Local officials in Jack, Parker, and Hood counties in North Texas are holding meetings to discuss proposed data center developments amid growing resident opposition. Concerns center on the projects' water and electricity demands, as well as the limited regulatory power counties have in Texas. Specific proposals involve CyrusOne, Black Mountain, Fort Worth Power Core LLC, and Sailfish Investors LLC.

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CyrusOne
6/8/2026
CyrusOne Data Center: Economic Boost & Rural Burden?
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
State Rep. Davis of Yorkville says local residents should decide data centers through referendum
News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

State Rep. Davis of Yorkville says local residents should decide data centers through referendum

Illinois State Rep. Jed Davis has introduced legislation (HB 5755) to require public referendums for data center approvals, aiming to give local residents the final say on such projects. This move follows strong opposition and multiple lawsuits filed by Yorkville residents against three large data center campuses approved by the city. Davis's bill, along with the proposed POWER Act, seeks to address resident concerns over environmental impacts, quality of life, and the transparency of data center developments.

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CyrusOne
6/4/2026
As political pressure mounts, Ohio’s data centers buy $10,000 in ads and lobby up
News ClipTiffinOhio.net·OH

As political pressure mounts, Ohio’s data centers buy $10,000 in ads and lobby up

Data center companies in Ohio, including Google, Meta, and Amazon, have significantly increased lobbying efforts and spent over $10,000 on ads as political pressure mounts over tax breaks. Governor Mike DeWine announced a temporary pause on new tax credits after discovering the exemption cost the state $1.6 billion in 2025, far exceeding forecasts. A new legislative committee has been formed to review the issue and propose legislation.

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GoogleMetaAmazonQTSCyrusOneVantage
6/2/2026
Third lawsuit filed trying to halt Yorkville data centers, second by community organization
News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Third lawsuit filed trying to halt Yorkville data centers, second by community organization

A third lawsuit has been filed against the City of Yorkville, targeting the 540-acre Project Steel data center development. Filed by a community organization and residents, the suit alleges the city failed to follow public notice rules for rezoning and that impact studies were insufficient. It seeks to invalidate the rezoning and halt construction of the project.

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CyrusOne
5/28/2026
Sangamon County Board Chair Addresses Data Center Opposition, Benefits
News ClipCapitol City Now·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County Board Chair Addresses Data Center Opposition, Benefits

Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter expressed frustration over public opposition to a new CyrusOne data center near Waverly, which was ultimately approved after extensive public hearings. Van Meter defended the project, citing its significant property tax contributions and the decades-long, uneventful operation of other data centers in the county.

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CyrusOne
5/26/2026
As Illinois Lawmakers Debate POWER Act, Concerns about Data Centers Spill Into Rural Communities
News ClipThe Daily Yonder·Talkington, Sangamon County, IL

As Illinois Lawmakers Debate POWER Act, Concerns about Data Centers Spill Into Rural Communities

The Sangamon County Board approved a $500 million CyrusOne data center development in Talkington Township despite significant community opposition and protests. Separately, Champaign County enacted a year-long moratorium on data center development to address resident concerns over energy and water usage. Meanwhile, the Illinois state legislature is actively debating the proposed POWER Act, a bill seeking to regulate data centers' water and energy consumption statewide.

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CyrusOne
5/26/2026
McLennan County likely won't follow Hill County's lead on data center moratorium
News ClipWaco Tribune-Herald·McLennan County, TX

McLennan County likely won't follow Hill County's lead on data center moratorium$

McLennan County commissioners are unlikely to enact a data center construction moratorium, citing a lack of legal basis, despite a similar ban recently passed in neighboring Hill County. Meanwhile, residents in the Ross, Lacy Lakeview, and Elm Mott areas of McLennan County are actively opposing a proposed $10 billion Infrakey data center project. Hill County's one-year ban on rural data center construction, passed with a 3-2 vote, faces questions regarding its legality.

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CyrusOne
5/22/2026
Sangamon County wrestles with land use issues
News ClipIllinois Times·Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County wrestles with land use issues

A proposal to amend Sangamon County's data center ordinance remains tabled following a Zoning and Land Use Committee meeting, leaving the CyrusOne data center project's status tied to the existing July 2025 ordinance. Concurrently, a proposal by board member Craig Hall to rezone land to allow stricter local zoning for renewable energy projects faces legal uncertainty. The County continues to grapple with land use issues and local control.

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CyrusOne
5/22/2026
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.

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GoogleAmazonMicrosoftMetaEquinixCoreWeaveCyrusOne
5/18/2026
Several agricultural, data center issues began in Quincy
News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Several agricultural, data center issues began in Quincy$

Quincy, Washington, historically known for agricultural contamination issues, has become a major data center hub, attracting companies like Microsoft, Sabey, and Vantage. This rapid expansion has generated significant local opposition from residents and environmental groups concerned about water and electricity usage, loss of farmland, and potential pollution. City officials, however, emphasize the economic benefits from property taxes and job creation.

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MicrosoftVantageCyrusOne
5/16/2026
Condemnation Cases Continue To Draw Pushback From Property Owners Along Proposed Quincy Transmission Route
News ClipSource ONE News·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Condemnation Cases Continue To Draw Pushback From Property Owners Along Proposed Quincy Transmission Route

Grant County Public Utility District is facing condemnation lawsuits from property owners for a $260 million transmission project in Quincy, Washington. The project aims to double electricity capacity to serve the area's growing data center industry. Landowners are pushing back against the proposed easements and the compensation offered, arguing their land is being unjustly taken.

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MicrosoftVantageCyrusOne
5/14/2026
News ClipGalesburg Register Mail·IL

Illinois lawmakers weigh data center benefits and costs

Illinois lawmakers are debating the benefits and costs of data centers, driven by the booming AI business and community complaints about energy consumption, noise, and environmental impacts. The discussion includes potential property tax revenue versus strain on the electric grid and water resources, with specific examples from cities like DeKalb, Joliet, Sangamon County, and Aurora highlighting both economic benefits and community concerns.

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CyrusOneMeta
5/12/2026
Yorkville Data Center Settlement Delayed Following Second Resident Lawsuit
News ClipShaw Local·Yorkville, Kendall County, IL

Yorkville Data Center Settlement Delayed Following Second Resident Lawsuit

A settlement in a lawsuit against the Project Cardinal data center in Yorkville, Illinois, has been delayed due to a second resident-led lawsuit. This new legal action targets the city and developer, Pioneer Development LLC, alleging failures in resident notification regarding annexation and rezoning for data center construction. Separately, the Yorkville Mayor announced the City Council no longer has an appetite for new data center proposals, leading to one developer withdrawing a project.

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CyrusOne
5/9/2026
NAS Lemoore announces groundbreaking for $1 billion data center and energy project
News ClipHanford Sentinel·Lemoore, Kings County, CA

NAS Lemoore announces groundbreaking for $1 billion data center and energy project$

Naval Air Station Lemoore is expected to announce the groundbreaking for a new $1 billion data center, solar farm, and battery storage project proposed by Ameresco. Ameresco and CyrusOne are partnering on the AI-optimized data center with dedicated on-site energy generation. The project, located on 930 acres leased from the US Navy, aims to support national priorities in AI and energy dominance.

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CyrusOne
5/8/2026
Little Rock Township adopts resolution for all future data centers to require referendum vote
News ClipShaw Local·Little Rock, Kendall County, IL

Little Rock Township adopts resolution for all future data centers to require referendum vote

Little Rock Township in Kendall County, Illinois, has adopted a resolution mandating that all future commercial data center proposals require voter approval through a special election. This decision comes amidst a halted Microsoft project in Plano and active resident opposition, including lawsuits, against data center developments in nearby Yorkville. State Representative Jed Davis has also introduced a bill to require similar public referendums statewide.

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MicrosoftCyrusOne
5/6/2026
News ClipCapitol City Now·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

Data Center and A Celebration for The Scheels sports park

The CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, Ryan McCrady, discussed the upcoming CyrusOne data center on local news. He addressed rising community concerns regarding increased electric bills, water usage, and noise related to the project. McCrady emphasized the need for more power generation and a mix of energy assets in the region.

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CyrusOne
5/4/2026