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Data Center Signal is tracking 79 clips about Nebius data center developments across 3 states, including AL, MO, NJ.

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Neighbors fear change to Independence zoning law clears way for more data centers
News ClipKansas City Star·Independence, Jackson County, MO

Neighbors fear change to Independence zoning law clears way for more data centers

Residents in Independence, Missouri, are concerned that a 2024 change to the city's zoning code, which expanded industrial uses to specifically include data centers, will facilitate more hyperscale projects. An opposition group, the Independence Guard Alliance, is actively urging the City Council to implement a one-year moratorium on data center zoning approvals. The article highlights regional efforts to regulate data centers, including a proposed moratorium in Jackson County and recently adopted restrictions by the Kansas City Council.

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6/5/2026
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society raises concerns over incoming data center
News ClipWVTM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society raises concerns over incoming data center

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is raising concerns over the planned Nebius AI data center in Oxmoor Valley, as it could impact their previously planned animal medical campus nearby. GBHS claims donors have halted plans due to worries about noise and vibrations from the data center. They are pursuing legal action and opposing a draft ordinance that would eliminate public hearings for the data center.

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6/4/2026
Birmingham residents expand lawsuit against Nebius AI over data center land deal
News Clip1:45WBRC 6 News·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham residents expand lawsuit against Nebius AI over data center land deal

Oxmoor Valley residents in Birmingham, Alabama have expanded their lawsuit against the Nebius AI data center. They accuse a web of companies, including developer Nebius, of orchestrating multiple property transactions within 24 hours to artificially inflate the land's value by 385% from $17 million to $83.5 million, allegedly to increase project costs.

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6/2/2026
News ClipKansas City Star·Jackson County, MO

Jackson County, Missouri, Considers Moratorium on Data Center Zoning

Jackson County, Missouri, is considering a proposed 120-day moratorium on new data center and BESS site zoning applications in unincorporated areas. Residents and stakeholders voiced opinions at a public hearing, leading legislators to consider extending the proposed ban to 180 days. The move is driven by community opposition and concerns about environmental impacts and lack of regulation.

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6/1/2026
Water board leaves door open for rate increase; CEO says utility has capacity to supply data centers
News ClipWBHM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Water board leaves door open for rate increase; CEO says utility has capacity to supply data centers

Birmingham's regional water utility board held a rate-setting workshop, deferring decisions on potential rate increases. The utility's CEO stated they have ample capacity and are actively promoting their ability to supply water to AI data centers, including a large, controversial project in Oxmoor Valley. They are also coordinating with Alabama Power.

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6/1/2026
AI data company Nebius voluntarily drops lawsuit against Birmingham zoning board
News ClipWBMA·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

AI data company Nebius voluntarily drops lawsuit against Birmingham zoning board

AI data company Nebius has voluntarily dropped its lawsuit against the Birmingham Zoning Board. The lawsuit stemmed from confusion and denial surrounding a special exception request for power infrastructure for a data center project. This development comes amidst ongoing community pushback against data center construction in Alabama.

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5/30/2026
Oxmoor Valley residents expand lawsuit over Nebius AI factory, target $90M Milan Parkway land flip
News ClipWBRC·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Oxmoor Valley residents expand lawsuit over Nebius AI factory, target $90M Milan Parkway land flip

Oxmoor Valley residents have expanded their lawsuit against Nebius AI's data center project in Birmingham, Alabama, alleging a fraudulent $90 million land-flipping scheme. The amended complaint details accusations that intermediate companies inflated the land cost through rapid resales and challenges the project's compliance with city zoning laws. Residents are seeking an injunction to halt construction and potentially form a class action for damages.

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5/29/2026
New Legal Filing Suggests Birmingham Helped Developers Evade Data Center Moratorium
News ClipBirminghamWatch·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

New Legal Filing Suggests Birmingham Helped Developers Evade Data Center Moratorium

A recent legal filing in a class action lawsuit against the city of Birmingham and Nebius alleges civil conspiracy to develop the BHM01 data center in Oxmoor. Opponents claim the city helped developers evade a data center moratorium and inflated property values in a series of quick sales. Plaintiffs are seeking an injunction to halt the project and have filed an amendment to add additional companies as defendants.

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5/29/2026
More NJ towns ban AI data centers as projects reach nearly 3 million square feet
News ClipNew Jersey 101.5·NJ

More NJ towns ban AI data centers as projects reach nearly 3 million square feet

Multiple communities across New Jersey, including Millville, Harrison, Logan, Monroe, Pemberton, Waterford, Phillipsburg, and Andover, are enacting bans on AI data centers due to concerns over electricity demand, water usage, noise pollution, and potential impacts on utility bills. Specific projects by A1 Data in Millville and Hexa Builders in Monroe have been impacted, while CoreWeave's project in Kenilworth faces ongoing community opposition despite local official support for its economic benefits.

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CoreWeave
5/21/2026
News ClipKansas City Star·Independence, Jackson County, MO

As Nebius breaks ground in Independence, who’s on the community advisory board?

Construction has begun on a $150 billion AI data center in Independence, Missouri, by Dutch company Nebius. The city approved a significant tax break package for the project, leading to local opposition, a lawsuit, and the symbolic submission of a petition. A new community advisory board has been established to manage the public relationship with Nebius.

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5/20/2026
$40 million in permits issued for new Birmingham data center
News ClipBham Now·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

$40 million in permits issued for new Birmingham data center

Three permits totaling $40 million have been issued for a new Nebius AI data center in Birmingham, Alabama. Hoar Construction received the permits for the 300-megawatt facility, which will be located at the former Regions Lakeshore Operations Center site. The data center is designed for advanced artificial intelligence workloads and is expected to create around 100 jobs.

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5/18/2026
News ClipKansas City Star·Kansas City, Jackson County, MO

Jackson County legislature still considering data center zoning ban. What to know

The Jackson County Legislature is considering a 120-day moratorium on zoning for new data centers and battery storage facilities in unincorporated areas of the county. The proposed ordinance, driven by community opposition, aims to allow time to establish more permanent policies. A public hearing is scheduled for June 1.

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5/18/2026
Oxmoor Valley residents sue to block proposed Nebius AI data center in Birmingham
News ClipWBMA·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Oxmoor Valley residents sue to block proposed Nebius AI data center in Birmingham

Oxmoor Valley residents have filed a lawsuit in Jefferson County to block the proposed Nebius AI data center in Birmingham. They argue the project violates city zoning rules and that proper approvals were not legally obtained. Residents are concerned about the project's power demands, noise, traffic, and impacts on neighborhoods.

zoningoppositionlegalelectricityenvironmental
5/13/2026
Birmingham residents file class-action lawsuit over proposed Nebius AI facility
News ClipWVTM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham residents file class-action lawsuit over proposed Nebius AI facility

Residents in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley have filed a class-action lawsuit against Nebius and the City of Birmingham, seeking to halt a proposed 300-megawatt AI data center campus. The lawsuit claims the project violates zoning rules, threatens neighborhoods with noise and pollution, and moved forward without proper approvals after zoning applications for a power substation failed to pass.

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5/13/2026
Nebius breaks ground on AI data center in Independence amid community opposition
News ClipKSHB 41 Kansas City·Independence, Jackson County, MO

Nebius breaks ground on AI data center in Independence amid community opposition

Dutch tech company Nebius broke ground on a new AI data center in Independence, Missouri, despite ongoing protests from local residents. The residents raised concerns about water usage, electricity rates, and wildlife impacts, and had previously filed a lawsuit to force a city-wide vote, which was dismissed by a judge. The City Council had approved significant tax breaks for the project.

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5/13/2026
Crews break ground on Nebius Data Center in Independence
News Clip2:17FOX4 News Kansas City·Independence, Jackson County, MO

Crews break ground on Nebius Data Center in Independence

Crews have broken ground on the new Nebius AI data center campus in Independence, Missouri, despite active opposition from local residents. The Independence City Council approved a 20-year tax incentive package for the approximately 400-acre project, which city leaders believe could transform the region's tech future. Opponents are pushing for a data center moratorium and are working on a recall petition for City Councilmember John Perkins.

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5/13/2026