Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about Oppidan data center developments across 4 states, including NV, MN, SC, WI.
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.
The Reno City Council unanimously voted to advance new regulations for data centers, responding to public and environmental concerns over energy and water usage. Staff will also prepare a vote for a possible moratorium on new data center approvals at a future meeting. This comes amid ongoing debate among council members and residents regarding the sustainability of data center development in the desert state.
The City of Apple Valley has consistently denied a technology park proposal from Oppidan and Rockport LLC for 134 acres intended for data centers, citing inconsistencies with its Comprehensive Plan and inability to fund necessary water infrastructure. Despite proposed economic benefits, the city council and planning commission have rejected all associated permits and rezoning requests, leading Rockport to indicate potential legal action.
Officials from Meta, Alliant Energy, and the Beaver Dam Area Development Corporation addressed public concerns regarding a $1 billion AI data center under construction in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Discussions covered water usage, electricity costs, and the use of non-disclosure agreements. The project is Meta's 30th data center globally and is expected to be online in 2027, with another edge data center proposed by Oppidan.
LS Power is exploring sites in Aiken, South Carolina, for a new gas plant to meet the surging electricity demand from new data centers, alarming local horse farm owners. Representatives from the company have been contacting landowners, offering above-market value for properties, despite no formal regulatory applications yet. Residents are expressing strong opposition due to concerns about their historic equestrian culture and the environmental impact.
The city of Apple Valley has denied a proposed data center campus plan submitted by Oppidan. This decision represents a significant setback for the developer's project in the area.
Hampton Township residents have sued the city of Hampton, alleging violations of Minnesota's government data practices act regarding a proposed data center. The lawsuit claims city officials failed to provide requested data, illegally redacted information, and used unofficial channels to circumvent open meeting laws. The developer, Oppidan, has since paused its data center project in Hampton, citing state regulatory timelines.