Eagle Rock Partners

Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about Eagle Rock Partners data center developments across 4 states, including IL, SC, MS, GA.

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News ClipBluffton Today·Colleton County, SC

Settlement bans data centers in most of Colleton County’s ACE Basin area

A settlement between Colleton County and the Southern Environmental Law Center prohibits data center development across most of the county’s ACE Basin area, including the site of the proposed Eagle Rock complex. The agreement resolves a lawsuit challenging the county’s data center zoning changes, while a previously approved six-month moratorium and related power and pipeline proposals remain part of the broader debate.

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10/9/2026

News ClipMississippi Free Press·Bassfield, Jefferson Davis County, MS

Jefferson Davis County Residents Sound Alarm Over Proposed $6 Billion Data Center Project

Residents in Jefferson Davis County delivered a petition with 950 signatures opposing Eagle Rock Partners’ proposed $6 billion Big Woods Technology Park data center near Bassfield. They cited potential health, environmental, noise, air pollution and water-use impacts, while county officials and project representatives emphasized economic benefits and plans for on-site power and closed-loop cooling.

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10/7/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

Settlement protects sensitive ACE Basin from data center development in Colleton County$

A settlement between Colleton County and landowners represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center creates a data center exclusion area covering the ACE Basin and sensitive river corridors. The agreement blocks the previously proposed data center site southwest of Walterboro, while county officials continue work on a map that must be reviewed and approved through the county planning process.

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10/7/2026

News ClipCapital B News·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

Residents Stopped a Data Center, but a Gas Plant Still Threatens This Black Community

A settlement between Colleton County and the Southern Environmental Law Center will create a Data Center Exclusion Area covering most of the ACE Basin and blocking an proposed 800-acre data center near Walterboro. Residents had sued over the county’s effort to change its zoning code, citing threats to waterways, sensitive ecosystems and the predominantly Black community.

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10/6/2026

News Clip2:47WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station·Jefferson Davis County, MS

Data center questions grow in Jefferson Davis County

Eagle Rock Partners is proposing an approximately 800-acre data center campus near Gum Swamp Road and the Covington County line in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Residents are seeking more information about the project's water use, environmental effects and impact on agriculture, wildlife and the surrounding community, with some calling for the project to be stopped and others requesting additional time and answers.

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10/6/2026

News ClipWCIV·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

Colleton County settles lawsuit, creating exclusion zone for data centers in ACE Basin

Colleton County reached a settlement with the Southern Environmental Law Center and residents that will create a Data Center Exclusion Area covering much of the ACE Basin. The agreement blocks the proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center campus from the roughly 850-acre site south of Walterboro and resolves a lawsuit challenging county zoning changes.

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10/6/2026

News ClipCharleston City Paper·SC

AI data center fights spread from counties to campaign trail

A grassroots backlash against AI data centers is spreading across South Carolina, where 13 counties have enacted development moratoriums and at least two more are considering them. The debate has entered the campaign trail, while lawsuits and environmental concerns target major projects in Colleton and Spartanburg counties.

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10/2/2026

News Clip2:08WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station·Jefferson Davis County, MS

Community voices concerns ahead of new AI data center in Jefferson Davis County

Eagle Rock Partners held a public hearing in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, to address community concerns regarding its proposed $6 billion AI data center. The developer aimed to be transparent and communicate the opportunities the project will bring to the county.

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9/30/2026

News ClipWCIV·Colleton County, SC

Colleton County residents raise concerns over proposed data center, power plant projects

Colleton County residents are voicing significant concerns over a proposed data center near the ACE Basin and a power plant project near the Edisto River. Public meetings were held to address environmental and economic impacts, with residents expressing worries about pollution and the preservation of natural areas. While county leaders previously approved zoning changes for data centers, opposition to these specific projects remains active.

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9/23/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Christian County Board approves temporary restrictions on data centers, CO2 projects$

The Christian County Board unanimously approved temporary restrictions on data center construction and CO2 projects. This action halts new permits for these developments while the county researches and considers more permanent regulations. Residents had expressed concerns about environmental impacts and potential effects on their properties.

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8/28/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Board approves temporary data center restrictions$

The Christian County Board unanimously approved temporary restrictions on data center construction and CO2 projects. These measures, integrated into the county's zoning code, halt new permits while officials research and develop permanent regulations. The decision follows public hearings and a developer's withdrawal of a proposed data center, driven by resident concerns over environmental and resource impacts.

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8/28/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Colleton County, SC

After passing moratorium, Colleton County quickly advances data center zoning changes$

Colleton County, SC, has advanced new zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems, following the enactment of a six-month moratorium in July. This move has drawn criticism from residents and environmental groups, who argue that the new policies do not adequately protect the local environment and are being crafted to accommodate specific development proposals. A previous 1,000-megawatt data center proposal by Eagle Rock Partners faced significant opposition, and two residents have filed a lawsuit against the county over prior zoning changes.

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8/12/2026

News ClipIllinois Times·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Data center development linked to power plant construction

A proposed $6 billion data center in Christian County, Illinois, faces uncertainty due to a change in developers for the Lincoln Land Energy Center power plant, which was intended to supply its power. The Christian County Board has also decided to delay voting on any data center requests until 2027, pending public hearings and the adoption of new zoning rules. The data center developer, Eagle Rock Partners, is evaluating its options.

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7/29/2026

News Clipspringfieldbusinessjournal.com·Bear Creek, Christian County, IL

Crowd reacts to Christian County data center plan

Eagle Rock Partners faces strong opposition for its proposed $6 billion Meridian Technology Park data center in rural Bear Creek Township, Christian County, Illinois. While the company highlights potential economic benefits like jobs and property taxes, residents are concerned about noise, traffic, and environmental impact. A formal land-use request has not yet been submitted, and the project's power source from a proposed gas plant remains uncertain.

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6/24/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Board discusses proposed data center amid public concerns

A proposed data center development by Eagle Rock Partners dominated a Christian County Board meeting, drawing significant public concern. Residents and board members raised questions about water usage, environmental impacts, property values, and the county's rural character. The project is currently in early stages, with no formal applications yet submitted.

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6/18/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Christian County, IL

Christian County Considers $8.8 Billion Data Center Project

Eagle Rock Partners is proposing an $8.8 billion data center campus, Meridian Technology Park, in Christian County, Illinois. The project is currently under consideration, with Eagle Rock addressing public concerns regarding water usage, noise, electricity, and traffic impacts. A formal application has not yet been submitted to Christian County officials.

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6/4/2026

News Clip3:32WCIA News·Clarksdale, Christian County, IL

Christian County looking into possible data center -- hosts meeting to inform community

Christian County is considering a multi-billion dollar data center project by Eagle Rock Partners near Clarksdale. Developers hosted community meetings to address concerns, while residents are actively opposing the plan and circulating a petition for an 18-month moratorium on data center development. Concerns primarily revolve around water usage, power consumption, and the impact on local farmland.

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6/3/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Christian County Board Hears Data Center Concerns Amid Temporary Construction Restriction

The Christian County Board met with a large crowd of residents to discuss a proposed data center project, where citizens voiced concerns about water supply, power usage, and environmental impacts. The county currently has a temporary restriction in place on data center construction while it conducts further research and zoning review. An information fair is scheduled for residents to meet with the project developer, Eagle Rock Partners.

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5/28/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·Taylorville, Christian County, IL

Rescheduled County Board meeting covers routine business, hears data center concerns

The Christian County Board held a rescheduled meeting where 150-200 residents voiced concerns about a proposed data center project, focusing on water supply, power usage, and transparency. The county currently has a temporary moratorium on data center construction while it conducts further research and zoning review. An information fair is scheduled for June 2, 2026, where residents can meet the project developer, Eagle Rock Partners.

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5/28/2026

News Clip1:57WAND News·Christian County, IL

Christian Co. residents voice concerns over proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center

Christian County residents voiced strong concerns at a county board meeting regarding a proposed data center by Eagle Rock Partners, citing issues like water usage, impact on farmland, and transparency. The county had previously established a moratorium on data center development, and the board did not vote on the proposal at this meeting.

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5/27/2026