Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Natelli Holdings data center developments across 2 states, including MD, NC.
Calvert County, Maryland, is embroiled in a heated debate over proposed data center developments by Amazon and Natelli Holdings. Residents expressed strong opposition, citing concerns about noise, environmental impact, and secretive planning, leading to a commissioner's proposal for a two-year moratorium, which was ultimately defeated.
Calvert County, Maryland residents are actively opposing proposed data center developments by Natelli Holdings and Amazon, citing concerns about noise, environmental impact, and secretive county dealings. Commissioner Mike Hart proposed a two-year moratorium to study the impacts, but it was narrowly defeated by the county commissioners in a 3-2 vote.
Natelli Holdings has proposed a 133-acre data center campus and a $30 million regional park relocation in Lusby, Maryland. The proposal, still in its conceptual phase, has sparked significant discussion among Calvert County residents and officials regarding its impacts on infrastructure, environment, and community character. Residents voiced concerns about water usage, power demands, noise, and transparency regarding future operators.
Calvert County residents are actively opposing data center developments, criticizing the Board of County Commissioners for their handling of zoning changes and agreements with developers. Opponents are focusing on upcoming re-elections to replace current commissioners and introduce new protective ordinances. Companies like Amazon and Natelli Holdings have presented initial plans but have not yet formally proposed projects.
Calvert County's Board of County Commissioners rejected a proposed moratorium on data centers in a 2-3 vote, despite a petition with over 1,300 signatures from residents. Commissioner Mike Hart had advocated for the moratorium to ensure independent environmental studies regarding impacts by companies like Amazon and Natelli Holdings. The BOCC decided to explore other solutions to protect county interests instead.
Calvert County Commissioners voted down a proposed two-year moratorium on data center development. This decision sparked outrage among many residents concerned about health and environmental impacts. Instead, the commissioners approved motions to study rising electrical rates and draft zoning amendments to restrict data centers.
Natelli Holdings will host an informational session on its proposed Appeal Digital Park data center development in Calvert County, Maryland. The preliminary plans for the data center campus and a public park were previously presented to the Board of County Commissioners. This follows a similar public engagement event held by Amazon AWS in the area.
Calvert County's Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed 24-month data center moratorium at their April 7 meeting. Commissioner Mike Hart proposed the moratorium following a presentation by Amazon on a potential data center in Lusby, aiming for a comprehensive environmental study before any approvals. The Planning and Zoning department will draft the ordinance language and seek guidance from the BOCC.
Amazon Web Services held an open house in Calvert County, Maryland, to present conceptual plans for a data center campus in Lusby, sparking protests from local residents. The proposed project would partner with Constellation Energy Group for water and some electricity, utilizing its proximity to the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant. Calvert County commissioners are expected to vote on a two-year data center moratorium.
Natelli Holdings presented plans to the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to purchase 133 acres in Prince Frederick, MD, for a $3 billion data center project. Residents voiced significant concerns regarding energy, water, noise pollution, and taxation, pushing for a two-year data center moratorium and a reversion of recent zoning changes. The moratorium is slated for a vote in April.
Natelli Holdings has proposed a $3 billion data center campus, known as Appeal Digital Park, in Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland, alongside a $30 million regional park. The proposal was presented to Calvert County commissioners, generating significant public opposition due to concerns about noise, environmental impact, and water/electricity usage. Commissioner Mike Hart continues to advocate for a two-year moratorium on data center projects in the county.
Natelli Holdings, a Maryland-based developer, has filed a rezoning request in Vance County, North Carolina to change a 40-acre parcel from Employment and Institutional to Light Industrial. The Planning Board has approved the request, and the County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on April 6 to make the final decision. Residents have expressed concerns over the possibility of a data center being built on the site, citing high power and water usage as well as noise. Natelli previously faced community opposition for a proposed data center in Apex, North Carolina, and later withdrew that plan.
Residents of Apex, North Carolina are opposing a proposed 190-acre data center development near Old US-1 and Sharon Harris Road. The data center project, being considered by the Apex Town Council, is concerning residents due to its potential impacts on electricity usage and water consumption. The developer, Natelli Holdings, has experience with similar projects but has not yet received approval for this site.