Nebius Group

Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Nebius Group data center developments across 4 states, including AL, MO, NJ, NM.

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News ClipWBHM·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Crowds throng Birmingham City Hall as council passes data center rules

The Birmingham City Council approved new regulations for data centers, including zoning code changes, minimum lot sizes, setbacks, and stricter requirements for water use, power, and noise control. Despite strong public opposition advocating for stricter rules and more public oversight, the council passed the ordinance, arguing it creates one of the strongest frameworks in the Southeast. Critics, however, fear the new rules will reduce public input on future projects and lack clear enforcement mechanisms.

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6/11/2026

News ClipBirminghamWatch·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Crowds Throng City Hall as Council Passes Data Center Rules

The Birmingham City Council approved new, stricter regulations for data centers after a contentious public hearing. While city officials tout these rules as robust, residents and advocates argue they are insufficient and limit public oversight in future development decisions. The new ordinance includes conditions on minimum lot size, setbacks, and stricter requirements for water use, power generation, and noise control.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water legal

6/10/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·NM

NIMBY pushback to data centers a boon for San Jose-based Bloom Energy, CEO Says

Bloom Energy's CEO, KR Sridhar, views mounting local opposition to data center construction as a significant business opportunity for their fuel cell technology, which is promoted as a cleaner and quieter power solution. He cited two examples, Oracle's Project Jupiter in New Mexico and Nebius Group NV, where traditional gas turbines were swapped for Bloom's systems due to environmental concerns and local protests.

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Oracle

6/2/2026

News ClipGothamist·Vineland, Cumberland County, NJ

The AI data center boom is shaking up a South Jersey congressional race

A contentious AI data center project in Vineland, New Jersey, has become a central issue in a South Jersey congressional race. Residents and political challengers are raising concerns about the data center's environmental impact, electricity usage, and a lack of transparency from local officials. Opponents are pushing for a moratorium on the project's expansion, with an upcoming planning board meeting scheduled to discuss further plans.

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Microsoft

4/28/2026

News ClipNortheast News KC·Independence, Jackson County, MO

AI Data Center Sparks Concern Among KC Metro Residents

Residents in Independence, Missouri, have launched significant opposition to a proposed 2.5-million-square-foot AI data center by Nebius Group. Concerns span environmental impact, electricity and water usage, and potential noise and light pollution. A lawsuit has been filed against the city after it denied a petition for a referendum on the project, which received substantial tax breaks.

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3/25/2026