Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about EDC Charlotte LLC data center developments across 1 states, including NC.
Rowan County residents are demanding transparency from local officials regarding a suspected 400-acre data center project, with over 3,000 signing a petition. They claim their request for a moratorium was ignored, despite ongoing land clearing on what was once farmland. Residents plan to voice their concerns at an upcoming county commissioners meeting.
Residents of Rowan County, NC, voiced strong opposition to data center development at a public hearing regarding Duke Energy's plan for new power turbines. Many believe these turbines are intended to support energy-hungry AI data centers, which they do not want in the area. A petition has been sparked to halt data center development in the county.
Rowan County residents are actively opposing a data center project on former farmland in Salisbury, North Carolina, citing environmental impact, high water usage, and potential for increased electricity costs. This opposition comes after county commissioners rezoned the land for data center use, and a firm linked to developer Edged acquired the property. Residents have launched an online petition and a fundraising campaign to pressure officials.
Rowan County Chair Greg Edds engaged with concerned citizens regarding a potential AI data center on Long Ferry Road. Residents voiced worries about water and electricity usage, environmental impact, and noise, despite Edds stating no active deal for a data center exists. Citizens are pushing for a moratorium on AI data centers.