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Data Center Signal is tracking 7 clips about DeepGreen data center developments across 2 states, including ME, AK.

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News ClipAnchorage Daily News·Kenai Peninsula County, AK

Alaska fishing and wildlife groups raise alarm over underwater Cook Inlet data center proposal

Fishing and wildlife groups, along with the Kenai Peninsula Borough, are opposing a proposed 100-megawatt underwater data center by DeepGreen in Alaska's Cook Inlet. Concerns include potential harm to salmon fisheries and endangered beluga whales from noise, pollution, and heat, as well as the company's lack of experience. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has opened a public comment period on DeepGreen's preliminary permit application.

environmental opposition electricity government

9/25/2026

News ClipAlaska Watchman·Prudhoe Bay, North Slope County, AK

Despite controversy, AI data centers would be a fiscal game changer for Alaska

Alaska is exploring AI data centers, with a viable proposal from Stak Energy for the North Slope near Prudhoe Bay, to address its fiscal challenges. The state aims to capitalize on the significant tax revenue potential demonstrated by other regions like Loudoun County, Virginia, despite local opposition and concerns about industrial sprawl and noise.

announcement government electricity opposition moratorium

8/28/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·AK

Underwater AI data center plan faces scrutiny in Alaska

DeepGreen Cook Inlet SPV LLC has applied for a federal permit to study an underwater AI data center campus in Alaska's Cook Inlet, planning to use tidal power and ocean cooling. The project faces immediate pushback from blindsided Alaska state officials and raises significant environmental concerns regarding the marine ecosystem. A similar DeepGreen project in Maine led to a construction moratorium due to local opposition.

opposition environmental government electricity water moratorium

8/24/2026

News ClipThe Maine Monitor·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport Council unanimously adopts moratorium on DeepGreen underwater data center proposal

The Eastport Council in Maine has unanimously adopted a moratorium on a proposed underwater data center project. This decision directly impacts the DeepGreen data center proposal.

moratorium government

8/13/2026

News ClipThe Maine Monitor·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport residents fill hearings to oppose DeepGreen’s underwater AI data‑center plan

Eastport residents have actively participated in hearings to voice their opposition to DeepGreen's proposed underwater AI data center project. The community's strong turnout indicates significant local concerns regarding the development plan.

opposition zoning government

8/7/2026

News ClipThe Maine Monitor·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Ordinance that would prohibit DeepGreen data-center project in Eastport scheduled for hearing in August

An ordinance that seeks to prohibit the DeepGreen data center project in Eastport, Maine, is scheduled for a hearing in August. This development indicates a potential local government action to restrict the project's development in the city.

zoning opposition government

7/17/2026

News ClipThe Maine Monitor·Eastport, Washington County, ME

Eastport residents push City Council to oppose DeepGreen’s underwater AI data center

Eastport residents are urging their City Council to formally oppose DeepGreen's proposed underwater AI data center project. This push mirrors an earlier objection from the Washington County Commission, which cited potential risks to local waters and traditional industries.

opposition environmental

5/27/2026