NextEra Energy Resources

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about NextEra Energy Resources data center developments across 3 states, including IA, CA, PA.

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News ClipPittsburgh Magazine·Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

Ready or Not, A Data Center Boom is Coming to the Pittsburgh Region

The Pittsburgh region is anticipating a data center boom, with multiple large-scale AI campuses proposed across Southwestern Pennsylvania. While promising investment, these developments are fueling fears among residents and environmental groups regarding energy consumption, noise, water usage, and a lack of transparency. Local townships are developing or have already passed ordinances to regulate data centers, and state officials are working on related legislation.

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Microsoft Meta

4/27/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Acton, Los Angeles County, CA

California is ground zero for growing battery opposition

Communities across California, particularly Acton, are fiercely opposing large lithium-ion battery storage projects due to concerns about fire hazards in high-risk zones, environmental contamination, and industrialization. This opposition, often citing the strain on local infrastructure and safety, has led to project cancellations, delays, and legal challenges. Developers face increasing scrutiny and legal hurdles in siting these essential energy projects, which are vital for meeting growing electricity demand, including that from data centers.

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4/24/2026

News ClipIowa Public Radio·Palo, Linn County, IA

How Google’s plan to build a data center created a rift between local governments in eastern Iowa

Google's plan to build a 545-acre data center in eastern Iowa has created a rift between Palo and Linn County. The county passed a data center ordinance with strict water and zoning regulations, which Google attempted to bypass by negotiating annexation with Palo. Palo is now drafting its own ordinance while residents express concerns about resource use and development control.

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Google

4/23/2026

News ClipIowa Public Radio·Linn County, IA

NRDC targets Iowa data center environmental impact

A national environmental group, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), has offered early support for the recommissioning of the Duane Arnold nuclear plant in Iowa. The NRDC believes the plant is a safer option for meeting data center electrical demand compared to coal or gas-fired power generation. This support specifically backs the ownership consolidation under NextEra Energy Resources as part of the federal regulatory process.

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3/19/2026