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Data Center Signal is tracking 1,656 clips about Google data center developments across 15 states, including VA, TX, MN, IA, IN.

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News Clipktnv.com·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Water Required: Why data centers use so much water in Southern Nevada

Data centers in Southern Nevada face scrutiny over their significant water consumption, particularly for evaporative cooling. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has enacted a moratorium on traditional evaporative cooling for new developments, prompting some facilities to adopt water-saving technologies. Local residents have protested, demanding a broader data center moratorium due to concerns about water scarcity amidst shrinking Lake Mead.

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9/8/2026

News ClipNorthern Nevada Business Weekly·Minden, Douglas County, NV

Development panel discusses data centers in Northern Nevada

A development panel in Minden discussed the growth of data centers in Northern Nevada, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. Experts and officials reviewed infrastructure needs, environmental concerns, and the social impact, with examples of a moratorium in Reno and a zoning approval in Lyon County. The discussion involved companies like NV Energy and EdgeCore, emphasizing the need for thoughtful community planning.

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9/7/2026

News ClipArs Technica·Somerset, Niagara County, NY

The complex corporate web behind a $3.2 billion AI data center

A fire at the Lake Mariner data center in Somerset, New York, highlighted safety and accountability issues amid its complex corporate ownership. Residents and authorities are questioning TeraWulf's commitments regarding safety, job creation, and environmental impact, with state-level regulatory efforts and a new moratorium also in play.

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9/7/2026

News Clipwandtv.com·Decatur, Macon County, IL

Data center committee shares recommendations after heated presentation

A Citizens Voluntary Advisory Committee in Decatur, Illinois, shared recommendations regarding data center development after a heated public presentation. Key concerns addressed by the committee include utility capacity, skyrocketing energy costs, and the potential for moratoriums to deter investors. The committee aims to guide city leaders on how to welcome data centers without straining local resources.

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9/7/2026

News Clipktnv.com·Las Vegas, Clark County, NV

Data centers in the desert: why here and why now?

This article, part of a "Data vs. Desert" series, introduces data center development in Southern Nevada, highlighting why the region is attractive to developers due to available land, energy, and tax abatements. It also discusses the evolution toward larger, more resource-intensive AI data centers and the increasing local concerns, particularly regarding water usage in the Mojave Desert.

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9/6/2026

News ClipMetro Detroit News·Washtenaw County, MI

Protesters Rally Against Data Center Projects in Ypsilanti & Van Buren Townships Over Water, Power & Noise Concerns

Protesters rallied on the Rawsonville Road bridge against proposed data center projects in Ypsilanti and Van Buren townships, Michigan. The projects, by the University of Michigan and Google, are facing opposition due to concerns over water and electricity usage, potential environmental impacts on the Huron River, and noise.

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9/6/2026

News ClipOklahoma Energy Today·OK

Regulators start review of OG&E power agreement with Google data centers$

Oklahoma regulators have begun a review of a power agreement between utility provider OG&E and Google data centers. This review will examine the terms and implications of the power supply arrangement for Google's facilities in the state. The specific details of the agreement and the scope of the regulatory review were not immediately available.

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9/6/2026

News Clip2:12WCHS-TV·WV

Tax analysis report released for two high-profile data center projects in West Virginia

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack released a tax analysis report on two high-profile data center projects in Berkeley and Putnam counties, estimating over $100 million in annual combined tax income. The report clarifies how House Bill 2014, known as the Power Generation and Consumption Act of 2025, reallocates taxable property income for these high-impact facilities. The treasurer emphasized the need for transparency and community understanding of the financial impact.

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9/6/2026

News Cliprichmonder.org·Chesterfield County, VA

Power grid auction falls short of meeting 2028-29 energy needs, organizing group cites data centers

Central Virginia's power grid, managed by PJM Interconnection, is facing a significant electricity shortfall for 2028-29, largely due to the rapid demand from data centers, particularly in Chesterfield County where Google has campuses. This deficit is driving up electricity costs, which will be passed on to ratepayers, although Dominion Energy aims to shield residential customers through a new rate class for high-energy users. The issue raises questions about the region's ability to support continued data center expansion.

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9/6/2026

News Clip1:37MLive·Washtenaw County, MI

Data center protesters unite against two controversial projects in southeast Michigan

Residents in southeast Michigan are actively protesting two controversial data center projects in Van Buren and Ypsilanti townships. Concerns include environmental impact on the Huron River, strain on the power grid and water supply, and alleged lack of transparency from the developers, Google and the University of Michigan.

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9/6/2026

News ClipThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette·West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR

Harvey Couch versus the data centers$

Arkansas is experiencing a surge in data center construction, including projects by Google, AVAIO Digital, and Serverfarm, which an opinion piece critiques as speculative and environmentally harmful. The author raises concerns about water usage, the unstable business models of key AI companies, and legal issues involving xAI, questioning the overall benefit to the state.

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9/6/2026

News ClipCNBC·IA

Abel: Two ways Berkshire hopes to cash in on AI$

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel outlined the company's two-pronged approach to AI, focusing on providing energy to data centers through Berkshire Hathaway Energy and investing in Alphabet. He highlighted energy as a significant constraint for data center expansion and discussed the growing community opposition across the U.S. regarding such developments. Abel also noted the substantial tax benefits data centers bring to local communities, citing Iowa as an example.

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9/5/2026

News ClipCNBC·Milford, Beaver County, UT

This enhanced geothermal project aims to unlock gigawatts of power to fuel the data center boom$

Fervo Energy's Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Milford, Utah, is poised to begin commercial operation, aiming to provide emissions-free baseload power. This project leverages advanced drilling techniques to create geothermal reservoirs, with an eye towards fueling the growing demand from data centers. Google is among the companies that have signed an off-take agreement for Fervo's power.

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9/5/2026

News ClipHoodline·OH

Ohio Senator Moreno Targets Data Center Tax Breaks With 100% Federal Clawback

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno is proposing federal legislation to claw back 100% of state and local tax incentives given to data centers in Ohio, citing concerns over economic benefits and taxpayer costs. This initiative follows Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's pause on new data center tax agreements due to soaring exemption costs and strain on the electric grid. The article highlights specific beneficiaries like Ark Data Centers and Cologix Inc., as well as legacy agreements with Amazon, Meta, and Google.

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9/5/2026

News ClipBusiness Record·IA

Iowa’s energy demand entering new growth phase, says nuclear task force report

Iowa's electricity demand is significantly increasing due to data centers and manufacturing, creating pressure for new reliable power sources. The Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force has released its final report, recommending a statewide roadmap to advance nuclear energy technologies and infrastructure to meet this growing demand.

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9/4/2026

News ClipLowndes Signal·AL

Alabama needs data center accountability summit$

Democratic PSC candidate Sheila McNeil is advocating for a public, bipartisan Alabama Data Center Accountability Summit to develop statewide oversight for the state's growing data center industry. The summit aims to create a coordinated plan for managing data centers' demands on electricity, water, land, and public infrastructure. McNeil argues the current project-by-project approach is inadequate for addressing the cumulative effects of these developments.

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9/4/2026

News Clipusatoday.com·TX

Texas Governor's Data Center Moratorium Impacts Reelection Bid Amid Statewide Audit

Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson suggested Texas Governor Greg Abbott's reelection could be jeopardized by his data center moratorium. Abbott had previously directed state entities to ensure data centers don't burden Texans financially or with resources, leading to enforced regulations and a subsequent pause on new data center construction for an audit. Polls indicate a majority of Texans oppose data center construction in their communities, and the governor's race has tightened.

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9/4/2026

News ClipRoll Call·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC

GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill

Republicans in the House are debating federal legislation, including the "Ratepayer Protection Act," to address growing concerns about data centers' impact on electricity and water demand, which voters link to higher utility bills. While a House committee unanimously approved one bill, GOP leaders are facing internal opposition and delays in bringing it to a floor vote. The legislation aims to ensure data centers cover grid upgrade costs and prevent water costs from being passed to consumers.

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9/4/2026

News Clip1:25THV11·West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR

Entergy & Google promise customers will not pay the price to power West Memphis data center

Entergy and Google are assuring customers that they will not bear the cost of powering a new data center in West Memphis, Arkansas. This statement comes after previously protected details about the project's power arrangements became public, raising concerns among ratepayers.

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9/4/2026

News Clip0:54THV11·West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR

West Memphis Utility addresses energy cost concerns as Google data center is set for construction

Google is set to construct a data center in West Memphis, Arkansas. Residents have voiced concerns regarding potential energy cost increases following a leaked statement between Google and utility provider Entergy. The West Memphis Utility is working to reassure customers about their billing prices amidst these concerns.

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9/4/2026