Data Center Signal is tracking 28 clips about Edged data center developments across 9 states, including AL, TX, IL, NC, AZ.
Residents in Etna and Violet townships remain concerned that a proposed land-use change could enable a future data center near their homes, despite developer Edged withdrawing its rezoning application. Township officials say the comprehensive plan is only a guide and that any future rezoning would require a separate public review process.
The article examines Rep. Eli Crane’s campaign donations from companies and political committees tied to the data center and energy industries, along with his support for federal legislation that could reduce barriers to data center construction. The reporting also highlights opposition to a proposed $10 billion data center near Horseshoe Bend in Page and concerns that growing data center demand is contributing to higher electricity costs in Arizona.
The Prichard Planning Commission approved the site plan for Edged's proposed $93 million data center on Telegraph Road. The approval followed community concerns about noise, water use, pollution and the project's size, while the developer said it had received a building permit before the city enacted a six-month data center moratorium.
The Prichard Planning Commission approved the site plan for Edged's proposed $93 million data center on Telegraph Road. The approval followed weeks of resident concerns about noise, water use, pollution and the project's size, while the developer said its permit predated the city's six-month data center moratorium.
A proposed Edged data center in Prichard, Alabama, has received site plan approval after weeks of debate and community concerns. The project was deemed exempt from a recently enacted city-wide moratorium due to an earlier issued building permit. The developer addressed issues raised by residents concerning noise, water use, and the facility's size.
Prichard, Alabama Mayor Carletta Davis proposed a city budget that includes anticipated revenue from a new Edged data center project to address uncollected taxes. However, the City Council expressed reservations about relying on revenue from a proposed project and subsequently reduced the budget, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the data center's finalization.
The South Whitehall Township Planning Commission reviewed the Project Atlas data center proposal but made no decision, pushing the deadline to December 31. The project, proposed by Edged, faces significant public opposition due to concerns over its proximity to a high school, noise, and water usage. Community members expressed distrust toward the developers during public comment.
Over $1.2 billion in new data center projects from DataBank, Digital Realty, Edged, and CoreSite have been registered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. These developments are proceeding despite calls from state leaders for increased scrutiny over water and electricity use, and some localized community opposition. City officials in Garland and Irving have approved plans for some of these projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.