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Data Center Signal is tracking 20 clips about Edged data center developments across 6 states, including AL, IL, TX, NC, IA.

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government95%

opposition75%

zoning70%

environmental70%

water60%

electricity50%

moratorium45%

legal25%

announcement25%

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Here’s who will advise Fort Worth on data center strategy

Fort Worth is establishing a "Data Center & Infrastructure Commission" to advise the city on data center developments, including issues like noise, water, power, and zoning. The commission will provide recommendations to the City Council by November 3, ahead of a public hearing on a potential 90-day data center moratorium. This initiative follows calls from council members and community activism for a moratorium and the adoption of new regulatory requirements for developers.

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9/2/2026

News Clipupriseri.com·RI

Koch Data-Center Push Meets Rhode Island Debate

Koch Inc.'s data center expansion through its subsidiary Edged is facing scrutiny over its subsidy history and energy policy advocacy. Rhode Island lawmakers considered various data center incentives and safeguards this year, addressing concerns about power, water, and environmental costs. However, these legislative proposals were ultimately not enacted.

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9/1/2026

News Clip0:57NBC 15·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

Prichard questions validity of data center permit issued before moratorium

The Prichard City Council is challenging the validity of a building permit issued for a proposed $93 million Edged data center. The council argues the permit was issued illegally as the project's site plan did not undergo a required planning commission review, and they are considering a resolution to invalidate it and refund fees. This dispute raises questions about whether the project now falls under the city's recently enacted six-month data center moratorium, posing significant financial implications for Prichard's projected revenue.

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9/1/2026

News Clip1:50NBC 15·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

Prichard council questions validity of data center permit issued before moratorium

The Prichard City Council is challenging the validity of a building permit issued for a $93 million Edged data center, arguing it was granted without the required planning commission review. This dispute could subject the project to the city's recently enacted six-month data center moratorium, potentially impacting significant projected tax revenues for the city.

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9/1/2026

News Clipmynbc15.com·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

Prichard questions validity of permit issued before data center moratorium

A proposed $93 million Edged data center in Prichard, Alabama, faces a significant hurdle after the city council moved to invalidate its building permit and refund $224,000 in application fees. The council asserts the permit was issued illegally, lacking a required planning commission review, prompting questions about whether the project now falls under the city's recently enacted data center moratorium. The outcome has major financial implications for the city, which had budgeted for increased sales and property tax revenues from the project.

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8/31/2026

News Clipipmnewsroom.org·Aurora, Dupage County, IL

In data center hubs Aurora and DeKalb, two different approaches to setting restrictions

Aurora, Illinois, implemented strict new ordinances for data centers following an expired moratorium, addressing zoning, environmental impacts, and energy use due to public backlash. In contrast, DeKalb, Illinois, has adopted a more permissive approach to data center development, prioritizing economic benefits. Statewide, groups like Illinois People's Action are advocating for stricter regulations through the proposed POWER Act.

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CyrusOne Meta

8/11/2026

News ClipIPM Newsroom·DeKalb County, IL

How Aurora and DeKalb are dealing with data centers

Aurora implemented noise regulations after residents persistently complained about data centers like CyrusOne. In contrast, DeKalb approved an Edged data center project, with Meta's existing facility causing no complaints due to prior mitigation. Meanwhile, the cities of Normal and Bloomington have enacted moratoriums to study data center impacts.

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CyrusOne Meta

8/6/2026

News ClipShaw Local·IL

Questions arise over data centers’ water use, Illinois considers mandating water-efficient cooling systems

Northern Illinois communities are grappling with data centers' significant water consumption, leading to public skepticism and higher water rates. The state is considering the POWER Act to mandate water-efficient cooling, while residents have filed a lawsuit against a project in Joliet. Cities like Yorkville and Lockport are also implementing local policies or pausing discussions due to water concerns.

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Prichard residents oppose proposed data center development

Prichard residents packed a community meeting at City Hall to express concerns about a proposed data center development, "Project Gateway," by Edged. Residents raised issues regarding potential job creation, environmental impacts, and the overall benefits of the project to the city. The community is actively pushing back against the development.

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6/12/2026

News Clip2:34NBC 15·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

'The community has spoken': Prichard residents push back on proposed data center - NBC 15

Prichard residents packed City Hall to voice strong opposition to Edged's proposed 'Project Gateway' data center. Concerns centered on environmental impacts, particularly water usage in the infrastructure-challenged city, and the potential for local job creation. Despite developers detailing plans for waterless cooling and wetland preservation, community members and a city council member expressed clear disapproval.

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6/12/2026

News ClipLagniappe Daily·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

Citizens criticize proposed Prichard data center$

Prichard residents heavily criticized plans for a multimillion-dollar data center proposed by Edged during a community meeting. Concerns included water usage and noise, despite the company's claims of efficiency. This was the second public meeting regarding the project.

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6/12/2026

News ClipThe Texas Observer·Caldwell County, TX

Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control

Caldwell County, Texas, faces a data center boom, with local officials and citizens pushing for greater local control to regulate developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. They are advocating for state legislation to grant counties more land-use authority and proposing a moratorium, despite the state's historical move towards state supremacy over local control. Several data center projects, including those from Tract, Edged, and Powerhouse, are planned for the county.

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6/9/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth to weigh local data center regulations as residents call for moratorium$

Fort Worth City Council is considering new regulations for data center development, including potential zoning code amendments, noise limits, and water use requirements. Residents are actively pushing for a temporary moratorium on new projects due to environmental and health concerns. These proposals could go before the Zoning Commission in July and the City Council in August.

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6/3/2026

News ClipShaw Local·DeKalb County, IL

DeKalb City Council approves $5.3M water main project for south-side development, including Edged data center

The DeKalb City Council has approved a $5.3 million water main extension project to support new development on the city's south side. This infrastructure improvement is critical for servicing a previously approved 560-acre data center being developed by Edged. The city plans to fund the project using its water fund reserve.

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4/30/2026

News ClipFort Worth Star-Telegram·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Why is Fort Worth letting California tech bros call data center shots? | Opinion

Fort Worth's zoning commission quietly approved rezoning for multiple data centers, including the $1 billion Edged data center, without environmental impact studies or a strategic plan. This opinion piece criticizes the city's lack of foresight, warning about strain on water supply and the power grid. It calls for the City Council to make more informed decisions regarding these finite resources.

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4/26/2026

News ClipBusiness Record·Ankeny, Polk County, IA

2025’s highest valued building projects

Edged Des Moines LLC received a $41.4 million building permit in 2025 for a new 105,000-square-foot multi-tenant data center in Ankeny, Iowa. This project marks Edged's first data center development in the state, with construction expected to serve third-party users.

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4/23/2026

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.

zoning opposition moratorium government

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