Data Center Signal is tracking 26 clips about Oppidan data center developments across 8 states, including OH, NV, IA, MN, MD.
During the Reno mayoral race, a political attack ad targets City Councilmember Kathleen Taylor for her votes on data centers. Taylor reportedly voted to approve specific data center projects and voted against a moratorium and a text amendment for further regulations. The city's regulatory authority regarding data center water and electrical service is also discussed.
Residents in the Village of McDonald are maintaining pressure on local leaders regarding data center development, despite the recent enactment of a moratorium. They are pushing for their health, noise, and environmental concerns to be addressed before any future proposals, like the one previously presented by Oppidan, can advance. The village is currently reviewing zoning ordinances and rules for data center-like businesses.
McDonald Village Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center applications, preventing the acceptance or processing of new proposals. This decision followed a meeting where Oppidan discussed plans for eight to twelve data centers on the former McDonald Steel property, raising concerns among residents regarding their size and potential environmental impact. The moratorium aims to allow the village time to review and update its zoning ordinances concerning data centers.
Oppidan is proposing a data center at the former McDonald Steel property in McDonald, Ohio, promising 250 jobs and $7.3 million in property taxes. However, local residents are highly concerned about potential emissions, noise, and environmental impacts, leading the village council to consider a moratorium on data center development.
Oppidan presented plans for a data center at the former McDonald Steel site, but local residents expressed strong dissatisfaction with the proposal. Concerns include safety, quality of life, environmental cleanup, and a perceived lack of specific answers from the developer, leading residents to call for a 12-month moratorium.
Oppidan hosted a public meeting in McDonald, Ohio, to address residents' questions regarding a proposed data center campus on the former McDonald Steel site. Residents expressed strong opposition, raising concerns about environmental cleanup, potential impact on local businesses, and calling for a moratorium on the project. The project plans include 9-12 data center buildings, 2-4 administration buildings, 250 jobs, and a need for two new First Energy substations.
Anne Arundel County Councilman Nathan Volke has proposed a bill to ban new data centers by removing them from the county's zoning code. The initiative aims to protect aging energy infrastructure and utility ratepayers, though it faces concerns about its impact on national security operations at Fort George G. Meade. A public hearing for the bill is scheduled for September 21st.
Oppidan, a data center developer, plans to meet with McDonald, Ohio, village officials and residents next month to discuss a potential project on the former McDonald Steel property. Residents have voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about health and environmental impacts, and are advocating for a moratorium on data centers and a public ballot vote. Meanwhile, the village's planning commission is actively developing zoning information for data centers to address the current lack of regulations.
Residents in McDonald, Ohio are attending a city council meeting to discuss concerns about a potential data center at the former McDonald Steel site. They are advocating for a moratorium or equivalent regulations and specific ordinances to address diesel emissions, noise, and brownfield cleanup. A developer, Oppidan, is reportedly interested in the property, but no transaction has occurred.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand proposed ending Iowa data center tax breaks, requiring companies to cover utility costs, and boosting oversight. Republican nominee Zach Lahn also called for a statewide moratorium on new data centers and questioned incentives. The issue is contentious across Iowa, with local governments like Palo City Council enacting new ordinances and Linn County adopting a moratorium.
A third data center project by Oppidan's branch, CLOP Cedar Rapids IA LLC, has been approved in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. City officials are trying to address public concerns about the rapid growth of data centers, emphasizing this project followed standard industrial zoning processes. The newly approved 98,695-square-foot facility will be located at 1515 33rd Ave. SW.
Oppidan is set to begin construction on a new 10-megawatt data center in Cedar Rapids this fall. This facility will be smaller in scale compared to the larger data centers being developed by QTS and Google near The Eastern Iowa Airport. The article also touches on the growth of AI data centers in the area without straining resources.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeing a new 98,000 square-foot data center project by CLOP Cedar Rapids LLC, a branch of Oppidan, with a valuation of $101.5 million. This comes as the Linn County Board of Supervisors has enacted an 18-month moratorium on new data center projects in unincorporated areas, though this specific project is on industrially zoned land within city limits and received no city incentives. It's the third major data center development in the area, following larger projects by QTS and Google.
Meta's hyperscale data center in Rosemount, Minnesota, is nearing completion, sparking mixed reactions from nearby residents and prompting a broader statewide discussion on data center impacts. While the project followed local requirements, concerns about secrecy, resource consumption, and the need for community assessment tools are prevalent across Minnesota.
Local leaders from the Youngstown area, including McDonald Mayor Ray Lewis, visited New Albany, Ohio, to learn from its successful data center development. McDonald is now proactively developing its own zoning regulations for data centers, covering aspects like light, sound, and setbacks, with public hearings anticipated soon. This approach aims to guide future projects without resorting to moratoriums, as one company, Oppidan, has already inquired about building a data center in McDonald.
Oppidan Investment Company is constructing a new 14-megawatt data center near Meta's campus in Temple, Texas, representing an $80 million investment. This "Connect Temple" project is an edge data center designed to create 12 permanent jobs and 150-200 construction jobs. City officials confirmed the $80 million figure includes servers and that no tax incentives were provided by the City of Temple or TEDC for this project.
Reno City Council has voted to extend its temporary moratorium on data centers through August 2027, with the pause continuing until new regulations are adopted. City staff will now develop comprehensive proposals addressing water and energy usage, noise, and community benefit agreements, following extensive public input.
The Reno City Council is considering extending a temporary moratorium on new data center applications through December 31, following a pause initiated earlier this month. The city currently has six data centers, with several new projects by Centra, Webb, Oppidan, and Keystone having recently been approved or under construction, all facing scrutiny over their high electricity and water usage. An existing Lumen Technologies facility also required an updated conditional-use permit due to changes in city business code.
Reno City Council has approved a temporary moratorium on new data center approvals, responding to growing opposition over environmental and energy concerns. The pause, initially for up to 30 days, will face a vote on June 1 for extension, as council members debate whether to pursue regional or independent regulatory changes. The decision reflects ongoing disagreements among officials and advocates about the future of data center development in Northern Nevada.
The Reno City Council approved several data center projects, including the Webb Data Center and Oppidan 5MW Data Center, overriding initial denials from the Planning Commission. Despite these approvals, some city council members have called for a moratorium on data center construction amid public concern about their impact. The author argues that data centers offer significant tax revenue and drive investment in renewable energy, benefiting local communities and the state.