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Data Center Signal is tracking 500 clips about Oracle data center developments across 15 states, including MI, NM, WI, TX, DC.

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government83%

electricity75%

opposition68%

environmental59%

water46%

legal31%

announcement29%

moratorium28%

zoning22%

News Clipkuwaittimes.com·Abilene, Jones County, TX

AI data centers are less thirsty now: Tech giants

Data centers in the US are facing public criticism for their high water and power consumption. Tech giants are addressing this by implementing new cooling technologies, such as closed-loop systems, to reduce water use, though this often increases electricity demand. While efficiency has improved for some companies, the industry still faces challenges in consistent reporting and upgrading older facilities.

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Oracle Nvidia Microsoft Amazon Meta SpaceX xAI

9/7/2026

News ClipJust The News·PA

Nearly half of Pennsylvania's 'fast track' data center municipalities signed NDA's

Nearly half of the Pennsylvania municipalities involved in the state's 'fast track' data center program signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with developers, raising concerns about public access to information. Governor Josh Shapiro initially supported the fast-track program but later issued an executive order prohibiting NDAs for data center projects under state agency jurisdiction. A U.S. Senator has also launched a national investigation into the use of NDAs by data center companies.

government legal opposition

Amazon QTS Oracle

9/6/2026

News ClipCNBC·Mount Joy, Lancaster County, PA

AI data centers are transforming rural land markets — and fueling a backlash$

AI data center growth is driving up rural land prices and sparking a backlash across the U.S., with communities concerned about environmental impacts, strain on infrastructure, and loss of farmland. This has led to protests and political actions, including a moratorium in New York and local opposition to projects like CoreWeave's in Pennsylvania and Oracle/OpenAI's in Michigan.

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CoreWeave Meta Oracle OpenAI

9/6/2026

News ClipLas Cruces Sun-News·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

NM Attorney General backs petitions challenging Project Jupiter

The New Mexico Attorney General has filed motions in support of emergency petitions from two environmental groups challenging permits for Project Jupiter, an Oracle- and OpenAI-backed data center. The New Mexico Supreme Court previously granted stays on an air quality permit hearing and approval of water well drilling for the project. The Attorney General argues that state agencies failed to follow due process, especially regarding the emergency authorization for water extraction.

legal environmental water opposition government

Oracle OpenAI

9/5/2026

News Clipkanw.org·NM

In New Mexico, massive Project Jupiter data center faces criticism over water allocation

The Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico, developed by Oracle and expected to house OpenAI, faces renewed opposition from Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury over its substantial water consumption. Stansbury is calling for an immediate inquiry into the project's long-term water usage, citing potential threats to communities and agriculture. The project has already seen design changes due to environmental criticisms, but water allocation remains a key concern.

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Oracle OpenAI

9/4/2026

News ClipRoll Call·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC

GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill

Republicans in the House are debating federal legislation, including the "Ratepayer Protection Act," to address growing concerns about data centers' impact on electricity and water demand, which voters link to higher utility bills. While a House committee unanimously approved one bill, GOP leaders are facing internal opposition and delays in bringing it to a floor vote. The legislation aims to ensure data centers cover grid upgrade costs and prevent water costs from being passed to consumers.

electricity water government opposition

Google Microsoft Meta Oracle xAI OpenAI Amazon

9/4/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico attorney general backs environmental groups in Project Jupiter battle

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has officially supported environmental groups' emergency petitions to the state Supreme Court regarding Project Jupiter, a large data center. Torrez is seeking to cancel an emergency well permit and pause the data center's air quality permit process, citing due process violations and environmental concerns. Construction for the data center, intended for AI infrastructure, is ongoing despite these legal challenges.

legal environmental water government opposition

Oracle OpenAI

9/3/2026

News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

AG backs Project Jupiter permit challenges

The New Mexico Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Raúl Torrez, has filed responses in court supporting challenges to water and air permits for Project Jupiter, a data center project in Santa Teresa. Torrez argues that state agencies, the Office of the State Engineer and the New Mexico Environment Department, cut corners and neglected public welfare in granting permits for the Oracle and OpenAI facility. Environmental groups allege that due process was violated, particularly regarding an emergency well authorization and an air quality permit for the 2.45-gigawatt, methane-powered fuel cell system.

environmental legal government water electricity

Oracle OpenAI

9/3/2026

News ClipEl Paso Times·El Paso County, TX

Oracle Project Jupiter data center work continues amid court fight

Oracle's 'Project Jupiter' data center development in El Paso, Texas, is continuing despite an ongoing legal dispute. The project's construction is proceeding even as it faces challenges in court.

legal announcement

Oracle

9/3/2026

News ClipKTXS·Abilene, Jones County, TX

National Political Debate Emerges Over Data Center Expansion and Its Impacts

An emerging national political debate surrounds the rapid expansion of AI data centers, creating unusual alliances between figures like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Steve Bannon in opposition. Republicans are also divided, with some candidates calling for pauses or new restrictions, driven by voter concerns over electricity costs, water usage, and potential AI-driven job losses.

opposition electricity water government

Oracle

9/3/2026

News ClipYahoo Tech·Salt Lake City, Box Elder County, UT

Trump wants more data centers, most Americans don't. Here's what you need to know about data centers and why they are so polarizing

The article highlights the growing public opposition to data center construction in the US, contrasting it with former President Trump's advocacy for more facilities to support AI and job growth. It explores the reasons for this polarization, including concerns over high electricity and water consumption, noise, and environmental impacts. The piece also notes state-level actions, such as New York's ban on new data center projects, reflecting a broader trend of resistance.

opposition environmental government electricity water moratorium

Oracle OpenAI

9/3/2026

News ClipSanta Fe New Mexican·Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico Data Center Project Faces Legal Challenges, Opposition Over Water Use$

Project Jupiter, a data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, is facing ongoing legal challenges regarding its air permits and industrial revenue bonds. Public opposition is strong due to significant water usage and has led to calls for a statewide data center moratorium. Developers are pushing to lift a court-ordered pause on permitting, citing economic harm.

environmental legal government opposition moratorium water electricity

Oracle

9/3/2026

News ClipKOAT·Santa Teresa, Dona Ana County, NM

Rep. Stansbury calls for investigation into Project Jupiter’s water use

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury has called for a state investigation into Project Jupiter's water use near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, citing concerns about its impact on the drought-stricken Lower Rio Grande Basin. Over 30 protests have been filed regarding an emergency replacement well for the project, and the New Mexico Supreme Court has issued a stay in a related legal challenge. Oracle, the project's developer, states that closed-loop cooling will minimize long-term water needs, but critics demand formal public review of these projections.

water environmental opposition government legal

Oracle

9/2/2026

News Clip5:44Albuquerque Journal·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico Voters Oppose Data Centers, Supreme Court Rejects Project Jupiter Permitting Request

A new poll reveals that 65% of New Mexico voters oppose large data center developments and 75% support a statewide moratorium to study their impacts and establish regulations. This comes as the New Mexico Supreme Court rejected an attempt by Yucka Growth Infrastructure, developers of Project Jupiter in Santa Teresa for Oracle and OpenAI, to restart part of its air quality permitting process.

opposition moratorium electricity water environmental legal government

Oracle OpenAI

9/2/2026

News ClipAlbuquerque Journal·NM

Data center opposition runs high in New Mexico

A new Journal poll indicates strong public opposition to large-scale data centers in New Mexico, with a significant majority supporting a statewide moratorium to develop regulations. Concerns are high regarding resource demands like power and water, leading to enacted moratoriums in Sierra and Socorro counties. The poll highlights a broad, bipartisan desire for regulatory guardrails before further development.

opposition moratorium electricity water government

Meta Oracle OpenAI

9/2/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Detroit, Wayne County, MI

Environmental groups call for Detroit data center moratorium as city develops ordinance

Environmental and community groups in Detroit are calling for a moratorium on data center development, urging Mayor Mary Sheffield to adopt a recommendation made by the City Council. The Detroit City Planning Commission is actively developing a data center ordinance to regulate these facilities, amidst concerns about energy, water usage, and community impact. The Mayor's administration has reportedly paused new data center permitting while the ordinance is under consideration.

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Google Oracle OpenAI

9/1/2026

News ClipMcCook Gazette·Doña Ana County, NM

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose art...$

Bipartisan opposition to AI data centers is growing across the US, driven by concerns over farmland, water, electricity costs, and local control. Specific actions include a 12-month moratorium in Cass County, Nebraska, and a New Mexico Supreme Court injunction halting well drilling for Oracle's Project Jupiter due to water scarcity concerns.

opposition environmental electricity water moratorium legal government

CyrusOne Oracle

9/1/2026

News Clip7:25KRQE·NM

Data center concerns reported in New Mexico

State leaders in New Mexico are examining the potential impact of data centers on drinking water, specifically focusing on Project Jupiter in Dona Ana County. Oracle, the project's developer, claims to have updated the design to avoid using public drinking water for cooling. Water experts are urging lawmakers to implement water conservation plans as high temperatures and low rainfall persist.

environmental water government

Oracle

9/1/2026

News ClipUtah Public Radio·Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, NM

New Mexico pressed pause on what would be one of the country's biggest data centers

The New Mexico Supreme Court has issued orders to pause a well water permit and a proposed air quality permit for Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County, a large AI data center backed by Oracle. This pause follows petitions from environmental groups, including Youth United for Climate Crisis Action, who alleged a lack of due process and raised concerns about water depletion and greenhouse gas emissions in the drought-stricken state.

environmental water legal government opposition

Oracle

9/1/2026

News Clipcatholicsun.org·VA

Unwelcome neighbors? Data centers concerns grow over energy use, utility costs

Growing public concern over data centers' energy and water consumption, utility costs, and environmental impact is evident across the U.S. A Pew Research Center poll shows negative perceptions, and a Gallup poll indicates significant opposition to local data center construction. Various advocacy groups and government entities are engaging in discussions and pledges regarding the regulation and sustainability of these facilities.

electricity water environmental opposition government

Meta Google Microsoft Oracle OpenAI xAI Amazon

9/1/2026