Data Center Signal is tracking 68 clips about DataBank data center developments across 10 states, including NY, TX, UT, GA, VA.
DataBank purchased a data center in Eagan, Minnesota, for $9.8 million. The transaction represents a specific data center acquisition in the Twin Cities-area market.
Congressman Mike Lawler has urged Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to reveal the value of discounted electricity provided to data centers in Rockland County. This demand follows a report indicating that three data centers in Orangeburg receive discounted hydropower, while NYPA cites proprietary information for not disclosing the specific savings or rates. Lawler highlights concerns over rising electricity bills for residents and the energy demands of data centers.
North Texas, particularly the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, is a major data center hub experiencing rapid growth, which has sparked significant local opposition. This has led to protests, contentious city council meetings, and a statewide moratorium on new data center approvals implemented by Governor Greg Abbott. Despite challenges like power and water availability, analysts predict continued strong long-term growth for the region.
The video offers an inside look at DataBank's ATL5 data center campus in Atlanta, Georgia. It showcases the facility's extensive electrical infrastructure, generator systems, and mechanical cooling equipment that keep it running around the clock to support cloud services and AI.
Over $1.2 billion in new data center projects from DataBank, Digital Realty, Edged, and CoreSite have been registered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These developments are proceeding despite calls from state leaders for increased scrutiny over water and electricity use, and some localized community opposition. City officials in Garland and Irving have approved plans for some of these projects.
DataBank CEO Raul Martynek discusses the accelerating data center industry in Texas, acknowledging increased public opposition and the growing need for regulations. He highlights DataBank's water-efficient designs and the economic benefits data centers bring, while calling for clearer rules and addressing speculation in power grid interconnection requests. The article notes recent delays in Texas due to a state audit of grid connections.
The Cartersville City Council approved DataBank's zoning and variance requests for a proposed data center in the city's industrial park. Despite opposition from one resident citing concerns about sound, water, and proximity to homes, the council unanimously voted in favor of the project, placing three conditions on the zoning approval.
Rockland County, New York, is experiencing significant opposition to data center developments and expansions, particularly involving DataBank and JP Morgan Chase, due to concerns over environmental impact, electricity and water usage, and noise pollution. Local supervisors in Orangetown and Clarkstown have proposed short-term moratoriums on new data centers and over-development, while a state-level moratorium bill passed the legislature but was not signed by Governor Hochul, who issued an Executive Order instead. Residents and advocacy groups are urging stricter regulations and oversight of data center projects and their access to taxpayer-funded IDA money.
Rockland County residents are opposing data center expansions, citing environmental and financial concerns, particularly in Orangetown where a DataBank expansion is proposed. This local opposition is intensifying amid a state bill for data center protections and a proposed local moratorium in Orangetown, as well as a large tax break granted to JP Morgan Chase for its facility.
Residents in Orangeburg, Rockland County, are actively protesting a DataBank data center expansion, citing environmental concerns and its proximity to residential areas. This opposition is occurring despite a statewide moratorium by Gov. Kathy Hochul, as the project falls below the 50MW threshold. The town of Orangetown has since passed its own moratorium, though it exempts the DataBank project already in the approval process.
The Orangetown Town Board in New York passed a six-month moratorium on new data center and battery storage projects. However, residents are dissatisfied as the moratorium does not apply to DataBank's proposed second data center, which is already before the planning board. Concerns include environmental impact on wetlands and a drinking water reservoir, as well as increased electricity demand.
The Orangetown Town Board in Rockland County has enacted a six-month moratorium on new data center applications. This action, however, will not affect the ongoing expansion project by DataBank.
The Orangetown Town Board has approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications and battery energy storage systems, following strong community opposition due to environmental concerns. This temporary ban will allow officials to study the impacts of future projects, though it does not affect DataBank's existing expansion plans which are already undergoing environmental review.
The Orangetown Town Board has approved a six-month moratorium on new data center applications following public hearings and protests from residents concerned about environmental and public health impacts. While the temporary ban will allow officials to study future project impacts, it does not affect DataBank's ongoing expansion review in the area.
The Orangetown Town Board has approved a six-month moratorium on new data center and battery energy storage system applications. This decision follows strong community opposition citing environmental concerns like emissions and water usage. However, the moratorium does not apply to DataBank's existing expansion project, which is undergoing environmental review.
A new report by Reinvent Albany reveals New York agencies have provided over $321 million in subsidies to data centers in Rockland County since 2013, enabling ultra-low-cost power and sales tax exemptions. This report coincides with Governor Kathy Hochul's recently enacted statewide moratorium on new data center construction and her plans for new regulations. The report criticizes the high per-job cost of these subsidies and the significant electricity consumption by data centers.
Dallas council members are proposing new regulations for data centers in the city, driven by the region's data center boom and concerns from residents and environmental advocates regarding water, power, noise, and land use. The city's current development code is deemed insufficient for modern hyperscale facilities, leading to a request for public hearings to update land-use classifications or create new ones.
New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez is embarking on a statewide tour to advocate for Governor Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act. This legislation, which has passed both chambers, aims to implement regulations on data centers regarding public participation, renewable energy use, labor standards, and utility rate protection. The tour highlights community concerns about increased electricity bills, water usage, noise pollution, and environmental impacts.
President Trump criticized Texas's opposition to data centers, advocating for their economic benefits. This comes as Governor Abbott ordered an audit of data centers connecting to the state's power grid, citing concerns about reliability and water supply amidst growing community opposition and potential moratoriums.
Rockland County officials and state lawmakers are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which would impose a one-year moratorium on large data centers exceeding 20 megawatts and mandate a study of their long-term impacts. This legislative push is driven by ongoing community opposition to a DataBank expansion project in Orangeburg and broader concerns about electricity consumption and utility costs.