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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about MLP Ventures data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipNBC10 Philadelphia·King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA

‘Playing our community': Tensions rise over proposed King of Prussia data center

Upper Merion Township residents are strongly opposing a proposed 4.6 million square foot data center campus in King of Prussia, being developed by Brian O’Neill of MLP Ventures. During a packed planning meeting, residents voiced concerns about potential health and environmental impacts, as well as strain on the local power grid. The developer faces a mid-August deadline to secure approval from the Upper Merion Board of Supervisors.

opposition environmental electricity zoning

7/23/2026

News ClipMetro Philadelphia·Plymouth Township, Montgomery County, PA

Battle begins over proposed data center in Plymouth Township

Residents and community leaders are fiercely opposing a proposed 2-million-square-foot hyperscale data center in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, planned for the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill site. The project, put forth by MLP Ventures, is currently undergoing zoning board hearings, where community members voiced significant environmental and process-related concerns.

zoning opposition environmental government announcement

6/29/2026

News ClipImpacto Media·Upper Merion, Franklin County, PA

Upper Merion left with more concerns and questions over data center proposal

A data center proposal in Upper Merion Township drew significant community opposition during a recent Planning Commission meeting, with hundreds attending and over a thousand more gathered outside. Developer Brian O’Neil presented the project, but his responses to environmental concerns were perceived as defensive and left many questions unresolved. No official decision was made during the meeting, and the proposals remain under review.

zoning opposition environmental government

6/9/2026

News ClipThe Chestnut Hill Local·Upper Merion, Franklin County, PA

Upper Merion data center meeting draws hundreds

A developer presented plans for eight data centers in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, drawing hundreds of residents in opposition. Concerns were raised about zoning, environmental impacts, energy, and water use. The planning commission made no decisions at the meeting.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

6/3/2026

News ClipCBS News·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA

Upper Merion Township residents pack meeting to oppose data center development plan

Residents in Upper Merion Township packed a planning commission meeting to voice strong opposition to MLP Ventures' proposed multi-site data center development, which would bring over 4 million square feet of facilities to Upper Merion and West Conshohocken. Concerns were raised about the project's scale, environmental impacts, and the developer's tax payment history, while supporters highlighted potential job creation. No decision was made at the meeting, with further public hearings expected.

zoning opposition environmental government

5/28/2026

News Clip6abc Philadelphia·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA

Packed Upper Merion Twp. meeting highlights deep divide over proposed data center campus

A proposed 4.5 million square foot data center campus in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, faced significant opposition and some support at a recent Planning Commission meeting. Residents raised quality-of-life concerns, while the developer highlighted economic benefits. The commission took no action, leaving the project's status uncertain, especially given new, stricter township ordinances.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

5/28/2026

News ClipNBC10 Philadelphia·Upper Merion, Montgomery County, PA

Residents voice concerns over proposed Upper Merion data centers

Residents of Upper Merion Township voiced strong opposition during a public hearing for MLP Ventures' proposal to build eight data centers. Concerns included potential strain on power grids, high water usage, air pollution, and constant noise. No decision was made at the hearing, which saw over 8,000 people sign a petition against the project.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

5/28/2026

News ClipImpacto Media·King of Prussia, Montgomery County, PA

King of Prussia Residents Oppose Proposed Data Center Project

Residents in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, are strongly opposing a proposed data center by MLP Ventures due to concerns over massive electricity and water consumption, potential for sinkholes, and noise pollution. The project is facing significant local backlash, including a viral social media campaign and an upcoming planning committee meeting. Opponents claim the project's timing was intended to bypass newer township regulations.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water government

5/26/2026

News Cliptimesherald.com·Norristown, Montgomery County, PA

Norristown to advertise data center ordinance

Norristown Municipal Council has authorized the advertisement of a new ordinance to regulate data centers by conditional use in the Heavy Industrial District. This action follows regional proposals and adoptions of similar ordinances in Bucks and Montgomery counties, driven by concerns over environmental impacts, electricity, and water usage. The ordinance aims to protect the town and its citizens from potential negative effects of data center development.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water moratorium

5/26/2026

News Cliptimesherald.com·Plymouth, Montgomery County, PA

King of Prussia firm submits new Plymouth Township data center proposal

A King of Prussia developer has submitted a new application for a 1.65 million-square-foot data center in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, after a previous proposal was withdrawn due to strong resident opposition. The new plan seeks zoning relief for the heavy industrial site, prompting ongoing community concerns and calls for a data center moratorium. A public zoning hearing board meeting is expected to be scheduled to address the proposal.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government moratorium electricity water

5/6/2026

News ClipThe Chestnut Hill Local·Upper Merion, Franklin County, PA

Phila. developer seeks to build data center campus in Upper Merion Township

A developer is proposing to build a cluster of data centers in Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania, totaling over 4 million square feet. Residents are mobilizing in opposition due to concerns about noise, utility rates, water usage, and environmental impacts, particularly as one site is a former superfund site. Township officials are drafting new zoning ordinances to regulate data centers, though these specific proposals may not be subject to the new rules.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water moratorium government

4/29/2026

News ClipWiss Now·Blue Bell, Montgomery County, PA

Montgomery County data center summit postponed, DiBello says

A data center summit originally scheduled for March 18 in Montgomery County, PA has been postponed by Commissioner Tom DiBello due to scheduling conflicts and security concerns. The summit was expected to provide information on the impacts of data centers, including energy demand, water usage, infrastructure strain, and economic effects. Data center proposals have faced opposition from residents in several nearby townships due to environmental, nuisance, and economic concerns.

zoning opposition environmental announcement electricity water

3/13/2026