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Data Center Signal is tracking 19 clips about NVIDIA data center developments across 8 states, including TX, CA, WV, OH, OR.

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legal11%

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Nscale reaches $45 billion deal with Anthropic to lease AI capacity at Monarch campus

Anthropic has reportedly entered into a $45 billion agreement with Nscale to lease artificial intelligence capacity at the Monarch Compute Campus in Mason County, West Virginia. The six-year deal, set to begin in August 2026, involves Nscale deploying NVIDIA's next-generation technology. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey lauded the agreement as a significant vote of confidence in the state's resources to power the AI revolution.

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Anthropic

8/29/2026

News ClipMaven's Notebook·TX

KNOWABLE: How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

Public protests are growing across the US due to the significant water and energy consumption of rapidly expanding AI data centers, especially in water-stressed regions like New Mexico and Arizona. While data center water use is currently a small fraction of national consumption, it is projected to rise considerably by 2030. Advances in cooling technologies, strategic siting, and shifts to renewable energy are proposed as solutions to mitigate this environmental impact and help companies meet sustainability goals.

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Amazon Microsoft Google OpenAI

8/25/2026

News Clip6:57Fox Business·CA

Meet the backyard mini data center turning unused home energy into AI compute

SPAN Founder and CEO Arch Rao discussed XFRA, a new self-cooling "backyard mini data center" that utilizes excess residential solar power for decentralized AI compute. The system is designed to leverage existing electrical infrastructure, provide economic benefits to consumers, and address concerns about water usage in large data centers through a closed-loop cooling system. Pilot programs are currently underway in California, Arizona, and Texas.

electricity environmental announcement

8/19/2026

News Clipsciotocountydailynews.com·Pike County, OH

5 Big Questions About the Massive Pike County Data Center — Answered

OpenAI and SB Energy's massive data center project in Pike County, Ohio, addresses key concerns about electricity consumption and water usage. Developers commit to covering power grid upgrade costs, and the facility will utilize a closed-loop, air-cooled water system. The project is projected to create 35,000 construction jobs and 2,500 permanent positions, alongside significant community investments and tax revenues.

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OpenAI

8/17/2026

News ClipDayton Daily News·Piketon, Pike County, OH

OpenAI announces role in Pike County AI campus expected to create 35,000 construction jobs$

OpenAI has announced its commitment to occupy one of the world's largest data centers in Pike County, Ohio, a project expected to create 35,000 construction jobs. The company will secure 8 gigawatts of power at the PORTS-Pike Technology Campus and partner with local communities on energy, water use, and infrastructure investments. OpenAI, alongside SB Energy and NVIDIA, will ensure all project-specific energy and grid upgrade costs are covered without impacting Ohio ratepayers.

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OpenAI

8/17/2026

News Clip2:17NBC News·CA

Ro Khanna says data centers should not be built ‘without any say’ from local residents

Rep. Ro Khanna, a US Congressman, is advocating for a national "data center bill of rights" to regulate data center development. He proposes restricting them from residential and farmland areas, placing them instead on "brownfield" sites, and giving local communities a say to address environmental and electricity cost concerns, citing Pennsylvania as an example of unchecked growth. He also suggests a pause on new developments to implement these changes.

environmental electricity government zoning opposition moratorium

8/16/2026

News ClipDallas News·Abilene, Taylor County, TX

Texas Senate race puts data center growth in the spotlight$

The Texas Senate race has brought data center growth and regulation to the forefront of political debate. Democrat James Talarico advocates for stricter regulations, including requirements for infrastructure costs and water recycling, while Republican Ken Paxton has yet to detail his policy. Governor Greg Abbott has already imposed a moratorium on new data center projects, creating a split within the Republican party on the issue.

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OpenAI Oracle

8/14/2026

News ClipFOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth·Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX

Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers

Fort Worth residents and City Council members are pushing for a temporary moratorium on data center construction to allow time for new regulations, despite NVIDIA breaking ground on a new AI factory in the city. NVIDIA's CEO emphasized the new factory's low water usage and high energy efficiency. The City Council is set to vote on the moratorium on August 11.

moratorium opposition government electricity water

7/21/2026

News Clipherald-dispatch.com·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Residents concerned after Mason County data center construction site floods again

Residents in Mason County, West Virginia, are experiencing repeated flooding and property damage due to ongoing construction at Nscale's Monarch Compute Campus. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has issued a unilateral enforcement order to Monarch Cloud Campus LLC for stormwater permit violations. Affected homeowners are considering leaving the neighborhood as Nscale offers to buy their properties.

environmental opposition government electricity

7/15/2026

News ClipKATU·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Lawsuit filed against Hillsboro, Washington County over data center tax breaks

Advocacy groups including 1000 Friends of Oregon and the Oregon Education Association, along with Hillsboro Councilor Kipperlyn Sinclair, have filed a lawsuit against Hillsboro and Washington County. The suit seeks to overturn enterprise zone tax exemption agreements for data centers tied to companies like NVIDIA and CoreWeave, arguing these breaks divert public funds from schools and services. These tax breaks were approved shortly before a statewide moratorium on new data center incentives took effect in Oregon.

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CoreWeave QTS

6/25/2026

News Clip1:08WVTM 13 News·Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL

Birmingham rally planned against Oxmoor Valley data center

Oxmoor Valley residents in Birmingham, Alabama are expanding their lawsuit against an incoming NVIDIA AI data center, claiming that land values were inflated and the project should fall under the city's data center moratorium. A rally is planned outside Birmingham City Hall as legal proceedings continue.

opposition legal moratorium

6/2/2026

News Clip2:58KTXS News·Sweetwater, Fisher County, TX

IREN partners with NVIDIA to develop AI-ready architecture for West Texas data center

IREN has partnered with NVIDIA to develop AI-ready architecture for its Sweetwater data center campus in Fisher County, Texas. This major expansion, expected to continue through 2027, has already energized its first site and will create hundreds of construction and operational jobs, though some residents have raised concerns about traffic and power demands.

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5/29/2026

News ClipForbes·Detroit, Wayne County, MI

AI's Disinflationary Promise Runs On Inflationary Energy

The article discusses the significant inflationary impact of AI data center growth on electricity costs for consumers, contrasting with AI's long-term promise of disinflation. It highlights rising power costs, widespread local opposition, and moratoria considerations in several US states, leading to project delays and cancellations. The piece suggests decentralized computing as a potential solution to mitigate these issues.

electricity opposition moratorium government water environmental

5/27/2026

News Clip6:33Fox Business Clips·Corpus Christi, Nueces County, TX

Jacobs is across the ‘ENTIRETY of the ecosystem,’ says CEO

Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada discussed the company's rapidly growing role in the data center sector, driven by AI demand, emphasizing their expertise in facility design, power, and water infrastructure. Jacobs announced its participation in building a new data center near Corpus Christi, Texas, for Hut 8. Pragada asserted that demand for data centers is not a bubble, but is consistently outpacing supply.

announcement electricity water

5/11/2026

News ClipForest Grove News-Times·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR

Hillsboro data center tax incentives spark scrutiny before statewide moratorium

Hillsboro residents are scrutinizing the city's approval of long-term data center tax abatements just before a statewide moratorium on new incentives takes effect. Community members express frustration over transparency and suggest the city is fast-tracking agreements for companies like NVIDIA and NTT, raising concerns about impacts on water and the power grid. A local moratorium is also being considered by the City Council.

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CoreWeave

5/8/2026

News Clipcnhinews.com·Los Angeles County, CA

NVIDIA Highlights Eco Wave Power's AI-Driven Wave Energy Technology

NVIDIA featured Eco Wave Power's AI-driven wave energy technology, highlighting its potential to provide clean electricity for coastal data centers. Eco Wave Power is developing AI capabilities to optimize its system, which converts ocean waves into power. The company operates a pilot station at the Port of Los Angeles with Shell Marine Renewable Energy.

environmental electricity announcement

5/4/2026

News Clip97.9 The Beat·TX

Data Centers Hit DFW’s Water, Power, Housing

Data centers are booming in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, making Texas a major hub for digital infrastructure. This growth, fueled by AI, is driving significant demand for electricity and water, raising concerns about the state's resources and grid capacity. Additionally, the high demand for skilled electricians by data centers is impacting the local housing construction market.

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Google

4/30/2026

News Clip4:10WPBF 25 News·Okeechobee County, FL

Okeechobee data center proposal draws backlash as NVIDIA mention and expansion concerns emerge

A proposed data center in Okeechobee, Florida, known as Pahokee One, is drawing significant opposition from residents. Concerns center on its potential environmental impact, water usage, and the possibility of it becoming a massive hyperscale facility, especially after AI giant NVIDIA was mentioned as a potential partner. Indian River State College, the project's proponent, maintains it will be a small learning lab and will not negatively impact the community.

opposition environmental water electricity government zoning

4/9/2026

News ClipDallas Innovates·TX

Dallas-Based Jacobs Unveils Digital Twin Solution for AI Data Centers

Dallas-based Jacobs has launched a new digital twin solution utilizing NVIDIA Omniverse. This technology allows for the planning, simulation, and optimization of AI data centers, aiming to accelerate market entry and improve operational efficiency and energy performance.

announcement

3/17/2026