Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about NextEra Energy Resources data center developments across 7 states, including IA, KY, MT, PA, TX.
Concordia Parish officials are considering a smart growth summit as a proposed data center in Vidalia and NextEra Energy Resources' 2,000-acre Bullitt Bend Solar project near Ferriday advance. Vidalia approved land-use permits for the data center in late September, while the parish recently extended the solar project's permit.
Related Companies, NextEra Energy Resources and Lewis Energy Group are developing Project Star, a $22 billion energy infrastructure campus and data center project in Encinal, Texas. A 6.47-gigawatt gas-fired power plant will primarily serve Related Digital’s adjacent 5-gigawatt data center campus, with operations expected to begin in 2029.
Eastern Montana faces significant hurdles in developing its first large-scale data center, including public opposition, substantial electricity demands, and a shortage of housing for workers. Custer County residents are actively debating proposed zoning revisions, with some advocating for a two-year moratorium due to environmental and resource concerns. Despite these challenges, developers and economic officials see strong interest in the region.
A $100 billion data center and energy campus, dubbed the Paducah American Energy Hub, was announced for McCracken County, Kentucky, at a former uranium enrichment site. Governor Andy Beshear expressed concerns about the project's power, environmental impact, jobs, and tax contributions, stating he was not briefed despite the U.S. Department of Energy's announcement. Brookfield Asset Management will build and operate the data center, with NextEra Energy Resources supplying the necessary power.
A 600-acre hyperscale AI data center and a 2-gigawatt energy campus, known as the Paducah American Energy Hub, will be built in Paducah, Kentucky, representing a $100 billion investment. The project, involving Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy Resources, aims to create 8,000 temporary and 600 permanent jobs, transforming a former uranium enrichment site into an "industry destination".
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.
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.
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.
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.