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Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about NorthMark data center developments across 1 states, including SC.

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News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

SC environmental agency to hold public hearing on Spartanburg data center. What to know if you go.$

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will hold a public hearing in Spartanburg on June 25 regarding the NorthMark data center's proposal for 11 natural gas turbines. These turbines are projected to generate over 400 megawatts of power and emit an estimated 990 tons of air pollutants annually. The hearing was requested by a state senator due to environmental concerns, while a minor land development permit for the project remains stalled with Spartanburg County.

environmental electricity government zoning opposition

6/2/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County Council weighs public hearing on NorthMark data center permit$

Spartanburg County residents voiced concerns over the NorthMark data center's impact on traffic and wildlife at a recent County Council meeting. The Southern Environmental Law Center requested the county hold a public hearing and release documents for the project's land development permit. County Council members are divided on the request, with some hesitant to set an "odd precedent."

zoning opposition environmental government

5/21/2026

News ClipGoUpstate·SC

NorthMark data center under scrutiny from neighbors, advocacy groups

A data center project developed by NorthMark is currently facing scrutiny from local residents and advocacy groups. The article highlights community concerns surrounding the data center development.

opposition

5/19/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Woodruff, Spartanburg County, SC

Data center cooling company Airsys opens HQ near Spartanburg. It promises zero-water tech.$

Airsys Cooling Technologies has opened its new North American headquarters in Woodruff, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, focusing on

water opposition environmental announcement government electricity

5/14/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

Law Firm Asks Spartanburg County for Public Hearing on Data Center Permit$

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has formally requested Spartanburg County to hold a public hearing for NorthMark's minor land development permit application for the Valara data center. This request follows concerns over the county's previous lack of transparency regarding the project's significantly increased self-generated electricity plans and potential environmental impacts. The community reportedly feels betrayed by the county's handling of the data center development.

zoning opposition environmental electricity government

5/12/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg Data Center to Use 460,000 Gallons of Water Daily$

A data center in Spartanburg, NorthMark/Valara, plans to use an estimated 460,000 gallons of water daily, equivalent to nearly 2,000 homes. Spartanburg Water states this usage will not strain its capacity, with most water lost to evaporation. The facility will also require a wastewater permit.

water environmental government

5/7/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

SC environmental agency will hold public hearing on Spartanburg data center power request$

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services will hold a public hearing regarding NorthMark's request to increase power generation for its Spartanburg data center ninefold. This decision follows public dissatisfaction and a request from State Sen. Shane Martin, who raised concerns about grid reliability, air quality, environmental impact, water usage, and potential costs to ratepayers.

electricity environmental government opposition

4/30/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

After requesting large power increase, Spartanburg data center says that's been the plan all along$

NorthMark Data Center in Spartanburg, SC, has requested a nine-fold increase in its power generation permit, claiming this aligns with original plans. Environmental groups, led by the Southern Environmental Law Center, are alarmed by the potential for increased air pollution, despite NorthMark's assurances of on-site power generation and transparency. County officials, who approved tax breaks, acknowledge they were not fully informed about the massive power output during initial discussions.

electricity environmental government opposition

4/27/2026