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Data Center Signal is tracking 11 clips about Digi Power X data center developments across 5 states, including NY, AL, NC, FL, TN.

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New York State Senator Meets Data Center Opponents, Discusses Regulations and Moratorium
News ClipTheDailyNewsOnline.com·Alabama, Genesee County, NY

New York State Senator Meets Data Center Opponents, Discusses Regulations and Moratorium$

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez visited Genesee County, New York, to meet with local officials and opponents of a proposed Stream Data Centers project in the Town of Alabama. She is advocating for stricter regulations on large data centers through her proposed "Responsible Data Center Development Act," which was superseded by Gov. Kathy Hochul's year-long moratorium. The senator also discussed a class-action lawsuit filed against Digi Power X, a cryptocurrency mining facility in Tonawanda.

zoningoppositiongovernmentlegalmoratorium
8/25/2026
WNY weighs AI data center expansion as residents raise noise and environmental concerns
News ClipWKBW·North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY

WNY weighs AI data center expansion as residents raise noise and environmental concerns

Residents in North Tonawanda, New York, are raising noise and environmental concerns over an existing cryptomining plant, Digi Power X, which now seeks to become an AI data center. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company, and the city has extended its moratorium on new data centers while considering further regulations. This local situation highlights broader discussions across Western New York and the state about the responsible expansion of AI data centers, leading to a statewide moratorium.

oppositionenvironmentalelectricitylegalmoratoriumgovernment
8/12/2026
Leeds City Council Approves One-Year Data Center Moratorium
News ClipShelby County Reporter·Leeds, Shelby County, AL

Leeds City Council Approves One-Year Data Center Moratorium$

The Leeds City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on data center development, citing concerns over current zoning regulations that do not adequately address modern data centers' demands. This decision allows the city time to study the issue and develop new regulations. The move was influenced by regional public opposition to data center projects in nearby Shelby County communities.

moratoriumzoningelectricityoppositiongovernment
6/15/2026
North Tonawanda seeks to extend data center moratorium
News Clip1:33WGRZ-TV·North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY

North Tonawanda seeks to extend data center moratorium

North Tonawanda is seeking to extend its moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing center development for another year. The initial moratorium was established to protect residents and allow time to update zoning codes, following complaints about noise and pollution from the Digi Power X crypto plant. The proposed extension aims to provide the city with more oversight on the plant's operations and any potential expansions.

moratoriumzoningenvironmentalgovernment
6/3/2026
Columbiana data center signs $1B agreement, future plans revealed
News ClipShelby County Reporter·Columbiana, Shelby County, AL

Columbiana data center signs $1B agreement, future plans revealed$

Digi Power X signed a $1.1 billion master services agreement with Cerebras Systems for its AI data center in Columbiana, Alabama, with plans to expand operations for a 2027 service start. However, the Columbiana City Council unanimously rejected a tax abatement proposal for the project. The community has previously expressed disapproval, leading to restrictions being placed on future data centers by the City Council.

electricityenvironmentalgovernmentoppositionzoning
5/29/2026
Data centers descend on needy Upstate NY towns. Is anyone looking out for us?
News ClipThe Malone Telegram·NY

Data centers descend on needy Upstate NY towns. Is anyone looking out for us?

Upstate New York is experiencing a surge in data center proposals, raising concerns about electricity consumption, grid strain, and limited job creation. Governor Hochul has initiated a statewide review of potential regulations by the Public Service Commission, while local officials struggle with approval processes. The developments face increasing opposition due to noise, environmental impacts, and substantial tax breaks.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalelectricitygovernmentlegalmoratorium
5/16/2026
News ClipCourier & Press·Miami, Miami-Dade County, FL

Hans Vestberg Co-Founds Next Phase of US Data Centers Inc. with Digi Power X to Deploy Modular AI Infrastructure at Scale

Digi Power X Inc. has launched the next phase of US Data Centers, Inc. (USDC), an independent AI infrastructure platform. Co-founded with Hans Vestberg, USDC will focus on the development, manufacturing, and global deployment of modular Tier III AI data centers. Digi Power X will retain a majority stake while focusing on energy-optimized digital infrastructure operations.

announcement
3/24/2026
News ClipKnoxville News Sentinel·TN

Hans Vestberg Co-Founds Next Phase of US Data Centers Inc. with Digi Power X to Deploy Modular AI Infrastructure at Scale

Digi Power X Inc. has announced the launch of the next phase of development of US Data Centers, Inc. (USDC), a dedicated AI infrastructure platform focused on the development, manufacturing and global deployment of modular Tier III AI data centers. This phase was co-founded with Hans Vestberg, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Verizon Communications and current board member of BlackRock, who will serve as Co-Founder and Senior Advisor to USDC. The goal is to establish USDC as a stand-alone and dedicated AI infrastructure manufacturing and deployment platform, while allowing Digi Power X to maintain a sharper focus on energy-optimized digital infrastructure operations.

announcementelectricity
3/13/2026