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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Intel data center developments across 5 states, including OH, AZ, CO, OR, TX.

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News ClipWillamette Week·Portland, Multnomah County, OR

Oregon Electricians Leave State for Data Center Jobs as Union Backs Development

IBEW Local 48 in Portland, Oregon, is advocating for data center development to create jobs for its members, despite growing public opposition and proposed moratoriums in cities like Hillsboro and Salem. This stance puts the union at odds with some local politicians and progressive groups. Many electricians are relocating to other states like Idaho for work on large projects, intensifying the union's efforts to secure local data center jobs.

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8/19/2026

News ClipWVXU·Hamilton, Butler County, OH

What we do and don't know about the environmental impact of data centers

Data center development in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana is raising environmental concerns, particularly regarding electricity demand and water usage. Experts emphasize that impacts depend on specific project details and siting, while local communities voice anxieties over potential health and ecological effects. Regional studies are underway to assess water resource vulnerability in areas experiencing high data center growth.

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SoftBank

8/18/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

Data center growth reshapes Johnstown housing market, leaves homeowner weighing future

Data center growth in Johnstown, Ohio, particularly by Cologix and Intel, is significantly impacting the local housing market. Home prices have increased, and a homeowner living near construction is struggling to find an affordable comparable residence if she were to sell.

zoning

8/4/2026

News Cliptippinsights·AZ

Silicon, Not Software, Will Decide the AI Race

The AI race will be decided by control over physical infrastructure like chips, power, and manufacturing capacity, rather than just software advancements. The US is significantly investing in domestic semiconductor production, with TSMC and Intel expanding facilities in Arizona. This shift also highlights the increasing strain on electricity grids due to rising data center demand.

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Apple Microsoft Amazon Google Nvidia

8/1/2026

News ClipThe Columbus Dispatch·Columbus, Franklin County, OH

Release of data center water numbers a good step for transparency

The Columbus Dispatch successfully obtained data on data center water usage in central Ohio, revealing that 3% of the city's water, or 1.26 billion gallons, was consumed by data centers in the past year. This comes amid public concerns and calls for greater transparency regarding data center operations and tax incentives. Lawmakers recently reversed a state law (House Bill 184) that had restricted public access to economic development information.

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Amazon Meta Google Microsoft

7/10/2026

News Clipbreitbart.com·Bastrop, Bastrop County, TX

Elon Musk Reveals Plans for Orbital AI Data Centers Ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk has unveiled detailed plans for SpaceX's orbital AI data centers, which will feature extensive solar panels and liquid radiators. A new "Gigasat" facility in Bastrop, Texas, is under construction to manufacture the enormous solar arrays for these satellites. SpaceX aims to launch up to one million of these orbital data centers, citing an abundance of solar energy and the ability to avoid terrestrial community opposition as key benefits.

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SpaceX Nvidia

6/9/2026

News ClipSignal Ohio·Johnstown, Licking County, OH

Just before moratorium, two last Ohio data centers get a $42 million tax break

Ohio officials approved a $42.3 million tax exemption for two Cologix data center projects in Delaware and Licking counties, days before Governor Mike DeWine announced a pause on new data center tax exemptions statewide. The pause, enacted by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes amidst growing scrutiny over the high cost of these tax breaks and the environmental and electrical grid impacts of data centers. A special legislative committee is holding hearings on the issue.

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6/1/2026

News Clip2:03FOX21 News·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Neighbors voice concerns over Garden of the Gods data center

Neighbors in Southern Colorado are expressing concerns over a proposed data center by RAIDEN on Garden of the Gods Road. The company is seeking city approval for the facility, which would occupy a former Intel plant and require significant power, but claims it will use a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water usage and save the city money. Residents worry about potential impacts on water and electricity bills and noise levels.

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4/7/2026