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Data Center Signal is tracking 176 clips about CyrusOne data center developments across 13 states, including IL, TX, NC, OH, NE.

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News ClipIllinois Times·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

Data centers are reshaping electricity demand

A University of Illinois Springfield event examined the environmental effects of expanding data centers, including increased electricity demand, fossil-fuel generation, air pollution, blackout risks, noise and water use. Boston University professor Mary Willis also discussed the approved CyrusOne data center project and opportunities for communities to negotiate benefits and monitor local impacts.

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10/23/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Sangamon County, IL

UIS to host talk on environmental impact of data centers

The University of Illinois Springfield will host a public presentation on the environmental effects of artificial intelligence and data center development. Researchers raised concerns about CyrusOne's planned Sangamon County facility, particularly its 420 diesel backup generators, potential air pollution and heat-island effects.

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10/20/2026

News ClipABC15 Arizona·Buckeye, Maricopa County, AZ

Arizona is a major player in the data center boom, and the biggest projects are still to come

Arizona has 182 data centers, with 53 more planned and 16 under construction. The largest upcoming campuses are in Buckeye and could each require more than a gigawatt of power, raising questions about whether the economic benefits outweigh the strain on the state's electricity supply.

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10/16/2026

News ClipWLDS·Talkington, Sangamon County, IL

Court considers dismissal of lawsuit challenging Sangamon County CyrusOne data center approval

Residents are challenging Sangamon County’s approval of a proposed CyrusOne data center in Talkington Township. A judge is expected to consider whether to dismiss the lawsuit, which raises procedural and environmental concerns, including questions about utility commitments.

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CyrusOne

10/13/2026

News ClipPrince William Times·Fauquier County, VA

Fauquier County supervisors adopt stricter zoning rules for new data centers

The Fauquier County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to end by-right data center development and limit new facilities to the county’s planned commercial industrial development district, currently located only in Vint Hill. The rules also require special exception approval, recycled water for cooling systems and buried power lines.

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10/9/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Sangamon County, IL

Judge to Decide Whether Lawsuit Challenging Sangamon County Data Center Approval Proceeds

Residents near CyrusOne’s proposed hyperscale data center in Sangamon County sued to overturn the County Board’s conditional use approval, citing procedural and environmental concerns. County and CyrusOne attorneys are asking a circuit judge to dismiss the lawsuit, while residents challenge whether the project’s utility service documentation was adequate.

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10/9/2026

News ClipThe Newnan Times-Herald·Palmetto, Coweta County, GA

Project Peach zoning reversion hearing to be held Oct. 20

A Coweta County hearing is scheduled for Oct. 20 on whether to revert the 323.9-acre site for the proposed Project Peach data center from industrial to rural conservation zoning. The developers have not yet secured a required power purchase agreement or land disturbance permit, and the project has faced opposition from Palmetto residents and elected officials.

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CyrusOne

10/7/2026

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

Illinois representative introduces data center regulation bill$

Illinois Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer introduced legislation that would give counties and municipalities more authority over data center siting, zoning, water use and other impacts. The bill comes amid opposition to a CyrusOne project in Sangamon County and a six-month data center construction moratorium in Morgan County.

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10/7/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Current·Castroville, Medina County, TX

Texas data center pause isn't stopping construction of facilities, including one just outside San Antonio

Construction of CyrusOne’s SAT14A data center near Castroville is moving forward despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s pause on certain air permits for Texas data centers. The pause affects pending air and water permits, including permits for backup generators, but does not stop construction registrations already filed with the state.

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10/6/2026

News Clip1:28Cardinal & Pine·NC

Whatley took $27,000 from data center developer

Lee County residents are opposing a data center campus and nearly 3,000 people have signed a petition calling for a moratorium. The report also examines Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley’s $27,000 in contributions from executives connected to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, which co-owns CyrusOne, and his support for tax cuts for data centers.

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10/2/2026

News ClipSan Antonio Report·San Antonio, Bexar County, TX

CyrusOne Opens San Antonio Data Center to Media for Tour

CyrusOne invited journalists and local officials to tour its SAT 5 data center in northwest San Antonio, offering a limited look at its operations and security practices. The tour is part of the company’s effort to address public concerns about data center growth, including electricity, water use, noise and secrecy.

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10/2/2026

News ClipCardinal & Pine·Sanford, Lee County, NC

Senate candidate Michael Whatley accepted $27,000 from data center developer

U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley accepted $27,000 from people affiliated with KKR, which co-owns CyrusOne and its data center projects in Durham and Lee County. The Lee County project faces grassroots opposition, including a petition signed by more than 2,800 residents seeking a data center moratorium and concerns about noise, farms, quality of life and grid costs.

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10/1/2026

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

Planning department issues data center permit

The Sanford-Lee County Planning Department has issued a construction permit for a 300,000 square foot, 90-megawatt data center on Lower Moncure Road. The project, valued at approximately $900 million with equipment, is a partnership between PointOne and CyrusOne, with construction by Hitt Contracting. This development proceeds despite prior community opposition and demands for a data center moratorium.

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9/29/2026

News Clip2:19KETK NBC·Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX

CyrusOne holds Sulphur Springs town hall over proposed data center

CyrusOne held a public town hall meeting in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to address community concerns regarding a proposed data center development. The meeting took place at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center, allowing residents to voice their opinions on the project.

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9/26/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Waverly, Sangamon County, IL

County Board defends data center approval in court

The Sangamon County Board is defending its April zoning approval for a hyperscale data center in court against a lawsuit filed by local residents. The residents are seeking to overturn the conditional use permit, citing procedural errors and potential negative impacts on nearby farms and businesses. A hearing on a motion to dismiss the lawsuit is set for October 9.

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9/23/2026

News Clippostregister.com·Murdock, Cass County, NE

Americans unite in opposition to data centers

Opposition is growing across the US against new data center developments, notably in rural eastern Nebraska's Cass County where a 12-month moratorium was enacted. In New Mexico, Oracle's Project Jupiter faces a legal challenge over water rights, leading to a temporary halt on well drilling. This nationwide debate cuts across political lines, fueled by concerns over farmland, water, electricity, and the impact on small communities.

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9/21/2026

News ClipKMVT·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

Ohio Data Centers' Water Usage Revealed Through Public Records, Prompting Legislative Scrutiny

An investigation using public records revealed data centers, including Google's, are significant water users in central Ohio, but overall consumption remains manageable for the Columbus water system. Transparency around water use is a challenge due to trade secrets and state laws, prompting Ohio legislators to consider mandatory reporting requirements. The Columbus water department is also exploring using recycled wastewater for industrial cooling.

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9/16/2026

News ClipNews 5 Cleveland WEWS·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

How much water do data centers really use? Here's what we learned from public records.

Data centers in central Ohio, particularly Google's facilities in New Albany and Columbus, are significant water consumers, using billions of gallons annually for cooling. Despite this, they account for a relatively small percentage of the Columbus water department's total supply, which has ample capacity. Legislators in Ohio are considering mandatory reporting requirements for data center water usage to increase transparency and inform conservation efforts.

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9/16/2026

News Clipssnewstelegram.com·Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, TX

Council rejects review of data center agreement

The Sulphur Springs City Council voted 4-3 against reviewing an economic development agreement with SSDC1, LLC, for a proposed data center. Residents protested the project due to concerns over noise, lighting, utilities, and wildlife. Legal disputes have caused construction delays, with CyrusOne now associated with the proposal.

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9/16/2026

News ClipCapitol City Now·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

CyrusOne data center approved in Sangamon County, Illinois; local official discusses AI and water use

A CyrusOne data center has been approved for construction in Sangamon County, Illinois. Ryan McCrady of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance discussed the project, addressing misinformation about data center water usage and the role of AI in driving demand. He clarified that modern data centers use closed-loop cooling systems, conserving water.

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9/9/2026