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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Hyperscale Data data center developments across 2 states, including MI, VA.

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I Spent the Day At a Noisy Data Center. Here’s What I Learned.
News ClipHeatmap News·Sterling, Loudoun County, VA

I Spent the Day At a Noisy Data Center. Here’s What I Learned.$

The article details the pervasive noise issues emanating from data centers, highlighting a visit to Vantage's VA2 facility in Sterling, Virginia, which is powered by gas turbines. It also discusses how residents in other locations like Chandler, Arizona, have successfully opposed data center projects due to noise concerns, leading to new ordinances and project rejections. Local officials are now considering changes to existing noise and zoning ordinances to better address these issues.

environmentalzoningoppositionelectricity
VantageCyrusOneMicrosoft
4/24/2026
Public speaks out against data centers at House subcommittee hearing
News ClipWKAR·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Public speaks out against data centers at House subcommittee hearing

The Michigan House subcommittee held its final hearing on the economic and environmental impacts of data centers, with over 30 residents testifying against such developments. Concerns included water usage, light pollution, noise, and non-disclosure agreements. Legislation for a statewide data center moratorium has stalled.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitywatermoratorium
OracleOpenAI
4/23/2026
From Dowagiac to Marshall: West Michigan communities want answers about data centers
News ClipWWMT·Marshall, Calhoun County, MI

From Dowagiac to Marshall: West Michigan communities want answers about data centers

West Michigan communities, including Dowagiac and Marshall, are raising significant concerns about the rapid development of data centers. Residents, local officials, and tribal leaders are demanding transparency from developers regarding environmental impacts, extensive energy and water usage, and the adequacy of local zoning regulations. There are also calls for implementing moratoriums on new data center projects.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentelectricitywatermoratorium
4/17/2026
Pokagon Band backs Dowagiac's push for transparency over proposed data center expansion
News ClipWSBT·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI

Pokagon Band backs Dowagiac's push for transparency over proposed data center expansion

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi is supporting Dowagiac's call for transparency regarding a proposed data center expansion by Hyperscale Data. Despite the company's announcement of land acquisition plans, city officials are reportedly unaware of any formal expansion proposals. Residents have expressed concerns about potential local and environmental impacts.

announcementoppositionenvironmentalgovernment
4/14/2026
Data center news: Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project
News ClipPlanet Detroit·Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, MI

Data center news: Ypsilanti Township escalates fight against U of M, Los Alamos project

Local battles over data center developments are escalating across Michigan, involving multiple townships, government bodies, and developers. Community concerns center on environmental impact, national security risks, electricity and water usage, and transparency in project approvals. The disputes involve formal resolutions, rejected recall petitions, ongoing legal challenges, and withdrawn project applications.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywatermoratoriumannouncement
Oracle
4/7/2026
Michigan residents push back against AI data center expansion: 'Nothing but a noise trap'
News Clip1:29WWMT-TV·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI

Michigan residents push back against AI data center expansion: 'Nothing but a noise trap'

Residents in Dowagiac, Michigan, are actively opposing the expansion of an AI data center operated by Hyperscale Data, citing concerns over unbearable noise pollution. They are also worried about the potential negative impact of the noise on local property values. The company, which also deals with Bitcoin, plans to more than double its campus due to increasing demand for AI infrastructure.

oppositionenvironmental
4/1/2026
Push back against data center expansion in rural Southwest Michigan
News Clip2:58WWMT-TV·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI

Push back against data center expansion in rural Southwest Michigan

Hyperscale Data, an AI and bitcoin company, announced plans to expand its data center campus in Dowagiac, Michigan, by over 48 acres, increasing its capacity from 30 MW to 340 MW. Residents are pushing back against the expansion due to existing noise pollution and lack of communication from the company. The Dowagiac City Council recently amended its noise ordinance in response to these concerns.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentelectricitywater
4/1/2026
Hyperscale Data announces large acre acquisition for possible Southwest Michigan expansion
News Clip0:31WSBT-TV·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI

Hyperscale Data announces large acre acquisition for possible Southwest Michigan expansion

AI data center company Hyperscale Data has announced acquiring 48.5 acres of land in Southwest Michigan for a possible expansion, which would more than double its current footprint in the area. Dowagiac city officials, including City Manager Kevin Anderson, stated they are unaware of any formal expansion plans or contact from the company regarding additional land transactions. Hyperscale Data's CEO, Will Horne, affirmed the acquisition as a significant step for ACS's expansion in Michigan, noting private purchases often occur without prior city notification.

announcement
4/1/2026
AI tech company seeks to acquire 48.5 acres in southwest Michigan for expansion
News Clip2:31WNDU 16 News Now·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI

AI tech company seeks to acquire 48.5 acres in southwest Michigan for expansion

Hyperscale Data, an AI tech company, is seeking to acquire an additional 48.5 acres in Dowagiac, Michigan, to expand its data center campus, which currently operates on 35 acres. The company has entered an agreement to buy the land, but the project is already facing online pushback from residents concerned about the expansion. City officials are awaiting official plans and details from Hyperscale Data.

zoningoppositionannouncement
4/1/2026
Hyperscale Data announces 48.5 acre acquisition for possible Southwest Michigan expansion
News ClipWSBT·Dowagiac, Berrien County, MI

Hyperscale Data announces 48.5 acre acquisition for possible Southwest Michigan expansion

AI data center company Hyperscale Data announced an agreement to acquire 48.5 acres in Southwest Michigan, which could more than double its acreage near its existing Dowagiac facility. However, Dowagiac city officials state they have not been formally contacted about these expansion plans. The city has adopted an industrial noise ordinance in preparation for potential industrial growth.

announcementgovernmentzoningenvironmental
3/31/2026