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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Energy Storage Solutions data center developments across 1 states, including NC.

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News ClipSalisbury Post·Edgecombe County, NC

North Carolina Considers Data Center Regulations Amid Project Withdrawal Concerns

North Carolina is engaged in a critical debate over data center investment, balancing economic competitiveness with the protection of ratepayers and communities. Proposed legislation, Senate Bill 730, seeks to regulate electricity costs, water usage, and economic incentives for data centers. This discussion comes after Energy Storage Solutions withdrew a major data center project from Edgecombe County due to local concerns and a proposed moratorium, highlighting the accumulated risks faced by developers.

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8/20/2026

News ClipThe Johnstonian News·NC

Opinion: NC can protect ratepayers without driving away data centers$

North Carolina seeks to attract data center investment while protecting ratepayers and communities through better statewide policies. Proposed legislation, Senate Bill 730, aims to ensure data centers bear their electricity costs, with debates on water use standards and local economic incentives. These discussions follow the withdrawal of a major data center project in Edgecombe County due to investor concerns about a less 'friendly' environment.

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8/18/2026

News ClipRocky Mount Telegram·Edgecombe County, NC

Commissioners approve two-year moratorium on data centers

Edgecombe County commissioners in North Carolina have unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on data center development applications. This decision, which followed a public hearing, aims to give county leaders time to evaluate future proposals and strengthen local protections amidst concerns over water, electricity, and noise impacts. The vote comes after a company, Energy Storage Solutions, withdrew its plan for a data center in the Kingsboro area.

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8/7/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Edgecombe County, NC

Volume of data centers rises, as do community voices leading to moratoriums

North Carolina is experiencing a significant increase in data center developments, alongside a rise in community opposition and resulting moratoriums across multiple counties and cities. A large energy storage data center project in Edgecombe County was recently pulled, following a trend of stalled projects and legislative actions regarding tax exemptions and energy requirements. Public polling shows strong support for data centers generating their own energy.

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8/5/2026

News ClipThe Greensboro Thread·Greensboro, Guilford County, NC

Greensboro City Council Reconsiders Data Center Moratorium

The Greensboro City Council, after initially rejecting a moratorium on new data centers, unanimously voted to begin crafting an ordinance for a 120-day moratorium. This targeted moratorium would apply to proposed data centers with electrical demand exceeding 10 megawatts. The decision was influenced by significant community input and aims to balance economic needs with environmental and community protections.

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8/5/2026

News Clipthecooldown.com·Kingsboro, Edgecombe County, NC

Data center firm drops North Carolina site after backlash, cites 'friendlier communities'

Energy Storage Solutions has abandoned its proposed data center project near Kingsboro, North Carolina, following significant local opposition. Residents raised concerns about water and electricity usage, prompting the company to seek "friendlier communities." Separately, the company is withdrawing a lawsuit after the Tarboro Town Council denied a permit application for another project.

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8/1/2026

News ClipNorth Carolina Health News·Kingsboro, Edgecombe County, NC

AI data center boom meets rural reality in Edgecombe County

Residents in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, are actively opposing the sale of county land for a large AI data center, raising concerns about fossil-fuel power, water usage, and rising utility bills. Concurrently, the North Carolina General Assembly is considering two proposed bills that would impose new regulations on data centers, affect coal plant retirements, and modify solar energy tax incentives.

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7/14/2026

News ClipCityView NC·Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC

Data Center Proposal Emerges as County Holds Hearing on Moratorium

Cumberland County and Fayetteville are holding hearings on proposed moratoriums for data center construction amid public concerns over electricity, noise, and water use. During a hearing, PRSM Group announced plans for a 225-megawatt AI data center, while the Fayetteville Public Works Commission argued against a moratorium. Public opposition remains high, though no formal action on a moratorium has been taken yet.

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5/21/2026

News Clipreflector.com·Kingsboro, Edgecombe County, NC

North Carolina Residents Oppose Proposed Data Center in Edgecombe County Over Environmental Concerns

A proposed data center project by Energy Storage Solutions in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, is facing strong opposition from local residents and the environmental group Sound Rivers. Opponents are concerned about the facility's potential impact on air quality and water resources. The article highlights the ongoing tension between environmental protection and economic development in the region.

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5/2/2026

News ClipRocky Mount Telegram·Kingsboro, Edgecombe County, NC

Waterways need protection more than ever; is new tech harmful or helpful?

A proposed $19 billion data center by Energy Storage Solutions in the Kingsboro area of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, is facing strong opposition from local residents and environmental groups. Opponents are concerned about increased air pollution, excessive water usage for cooling, and the project's limited job creation, emphasizing the need to protect local waterways. The project highlights the ongoing conflict between economic development and environmental preservation in eastern North Carolina.

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4/19/2026

News ClipWUNC News·Kingsboro, Edgecombe County, NC

Opposition to data centers is 'catching a fire' across North Carolina, spurring political challenges

Opposition to data center projects is rapidly escalating across North Carolina, leading to significant political repercussions for elected officials. David Batts successfully unseated an incumbent in Edgecombe County on an anti-data center platform, while other counties are enacting or proposing moratoriums to address community concerns. Local residents and environmental groups are raising issues regarding resource strain, environmental impact, and the economic benefits of these facilities, often leading to legal challenges and project withdrawals.

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4/10/2026

News ClipWUNC News·Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, NC

Data centers use a lot of water. What does that mean for NC water quality and availability?

A proposed 900-megawatt data center in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, has sparked significant environmental concerns over its water consumption from the Tar River. Local groups, like Sound Rivers, are opposing the project due to worries about water availability, quality, and potential PFAS contamination. Edgecombe County has paused its consideration of the project until the developer, Energy Storage Solutions, secures necessary financing.

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4/10/2026