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As AI Needs More Power, Rural Communities Face the Data Center Tradeoff
News ClipexploreJefferson·Clarion County, PA

As AI Needs More Power, Rural Communities Face the Data Center Tradeoff

Rural communities in Western Pennsylvania, exemplified by Scrubgrass Township and Clarion, are grappling with the tradeoffs of hosting AI data centers. Developers like Keel Infrastructure are proposing large-scale projects, which promise investment but raise concerns about electricity, water usage, noise, and local control. The article highlights the broader national debate on data center impacts, referencing a vetoed moratorium in Maine and studies on economic and environmental effects.

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7/16/2026
Scrubgrass Township Urgent Data Center Meeting
News Clip2:38Erie News Now·Scrubgrass, Venango County, PA

Scrubgrass Township Urgent Data Center Meeting

Scrubgrass Township in Venango County, Pennsylvania, is urgently working to create a zoning ordinance to restrict data center construction after Keel Infrastructure proposed a 1.3-gigawatt facility. Residents expressed significant concerns about noise, water, and electricity use, fearing they might have to move if regulations are not put in place.

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7/9/2026
Sharon Planning Commission includes data centers in proposed zoning ordinance
News ClipWFMJ·Sharon, Mercer County, PA

Sharon Planning Commission includes data centers in proposed zoning ordinance

The Sharon Planning Commission in Pennsylvania is proposing a new zoning ordinance that includes specific regulations for data centers, prompted by a recently approved project by Keel Infrastructure. The ordinance aims to modernize city rules, addressing concerns from residents regarding water usage, noise, lighting, aesthetics, and potential impacts on the power grid. A vote on the new ordinance is scheduled for August.

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5/7/2026
Sharon zoning board approves data center plan
News Clip2:13WKBN27·Sharon, Mercer County, PA

Sharon zoning board approves data center plan

The Sharon Zoning board has approved Keel Infrastructure's $5 billion data center expansion plan, despite resident concerns about noise and utility costs. The approval includes conditions such as a 70-decibel noise limit and restrictions on water usage. The project still requires further approvals from the Mercer County and Sharon planning commissions, and the city council.

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4/27/2026
Data center makers host town hall with residents
News Clip1:40WFMJ·Sharon, Mercer County, PA

Data center makers host town hall with residents

Keel Infrastructure hosted a town hall in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to discuss its proposed multi-billion dollar data center project with local residents. The company addressed concerns regarding electricity infrastructure upgrades, potential noise impacts, and job creation, while noting they are still awaiting permits and conducting environmental tests.

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4/14/2026
Bitfarms Moves to U.S. as Keel Infrastructure, Bolsters Data Center Pipeline
News ClipThe Globe and Mail·Sharon, Mercer County, PA

Bitfarms Moves to U.S. as Keel Infrastructure, Bolsters Data Center Pipeline

Bitfarms is relocating its headquarters from Canada to the U.S., rebranding as Keel Infrastructure, and will trade under the new KEEL ticker on Nasdaq and TSX. The company is accelerating commercialization at its Panther Creek, Sharon, and Moses Lake sites while advancing a 2.2 GW data center development pipeline across North America. This strategic move aims to strengthen its market position and attract further investment.

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4/1/2026