Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Nebius AI data center developments across 3 states, including MO, AL, PA.
Construction has begun on a Nebius AI data center in Birmingham's Oxmoor Valley, sparking resident concerns about noise and water impact. Two neighbors have filed a lawsuit to halt the project, though a judge has allowed construction to proceed temporarily.
North Manheim Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, adopted a new zoning ordinance to regulate data centers, including provisions for noise control and water consumption. This action follows a trend in the county, with major data center projects by Nebius AI in Butler Township and Amazon in Kline Township also being discussed.
A Jackson County judge has blocked residents from voting on a controversial tax deal for a Nebius AI data center. Residents had attempted to force a public referendum by gathering signatures and filing a lawsuit, but the judge struck down their legal challenge. This ruling means the estimated $100 billion project, which has sparked debate over jobs versus traffic and noise, will proceed without a public vote.
A Jackson County judge ruled in favor of the City of Independence, blocking a lawsuit aimed at forcing a public vote on tax incentives for the Nebius AI data center. This decision prevents opponents from putting the incentive approval on the ballot.