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Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Edged data center developments across 2 states, including NC, IL.

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zoning75%

environmental75%

government75%

electricity75%

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moratorium25%

News ClipShaw Local·Springfield, Sangamon County, IL

Illinois weighs new data center limits as massive projects reshape towns

Illinois lawmakers held legislative hearings in Springfield to discuss the proposed Illinois POWER Act, which aims to regulate data center development based on local impacts on energy, water, and the environment. Mayors, union workers, and community members testified, highlighting both economic benefits and concerns like noise and resource use in areas like DeKalb, Joliet, and Sangamon County.

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Meta CyrusOne

4/9/2026

News ClipWCNC·Rowan County, NC

Rowan County residents demand transparency from officials over suspected data center project

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.

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3/26/2026

News ClipWFAE·Salisbury, Rowan County, NC

‘Nobody wants it here’: Rowan County residents rail against data centers at Duke Energy hearing

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.

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3/25/2026

News ClipCharlotte Observer·Salisbury, Rowan County, NC

New Charlotte-area data center dispute involves old farmland off I-85

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.

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3/24/2026