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Data Center Signal is tracking 194 clips about Oracle data center developments across 15 states, including MI, WI, NM, TX, PA.

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News ClipThe Manila Times·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Crusoe’s Contracted AI Infrastructure Capacity Approaches 5 Gigawatts Across Data Centers and Cloud$

Crusoe announced it has contracted 4.9 gigawatts of AI infrastructure across its data center projects and cloud platform, with a total development pipeline exceeding 40 GW. The company is building multiple large-scale AI data center campuses in the US, including in Abilene, Texas, for Oracle and Microsoft, and additional sites in Texas and Missouri.

announcement electricity

Oracle Microsoft

6/9/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

State Data Center Moratorium Could Delay The Barn

Michigan state senators have introduced bills proposing a moratorium on data center operations until April 2027, which could delay the opening of "The Barn" project in Saline Township, despite construction being underway. Governor Gretchen Whitmer opposes a halt, advocating for high standards instead. Saline Township is also considering a local moratorium on future industrial zoning requests.

moratorium government electricity water opposition

Oracle OpenAI

6/9/2026

News ClipDallas News·Dallas, Dallas County, TX

Dallas-Fort Worth data center boom raises energy and water consumption concerns$

Data centers are rapidly expanding in Texas, particularly in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which has been named the No. 1 primary data center market globally. This growth raises significant concerns regarding the substantial energy and water consumption required to operate these facilities. Experts and environmental advocates are weighing in on the strain on the state's power grid and water resources, with predictions indicating massive increases in demand by 2050.

electricity water environmental government

OpenAI Oracle SoftBank Google

6/8/2026

News ClipFlint Beat·Flint, Genesee County, MI

Flint City Council advances resolution for one-year data center moratorium

Flint City Council is advancing a one-year moratorium on data center development to allow time for planning and protections, prompted by resident concerns. This move aligns with similar actions by other Michigan municipalities and state lawmakers who are also proposing statewide restrictions. The council's decision comes amidst reports of a development group eyeing a site in Flint for a potential data center.

moratorium opposition government environmental electricity water zoning

OpenAI Oracle

6/6/2026

News Clipdailypress.net·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

Michigan Governor and Tech CEOs Attend Groundbreaking for Major Data Center in Saline Township

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held for a $56 billion data center in Saline Township, Michigan, known as The Barn, featuring leaders from OpenAI, Oracle, and The Related Companies, alongside Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The project, part of the larger Stargate plan, is one of the largest AI infrastructure investments globally despite initial local opposition and a settled lawsuit over rezoning. It is expected to create 450 jobs and will consume 1.4 gigawatts of power.

announcement zoning opposition legal electricity government

OpenAI Oracle SoftBank

6/6/2026

News Clip0:54KVIA ABC-7·El Paso, El Paso County, TX

Oracle changes power plan for Project Jupiter data center to lower emissions

Oracle announced an update to its power plan for Project Jupiter, an AI data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The company will use Bloom Energy fuel cell technology instead of gas turbines and diesel generators to reduce emissions and water use. The New Mexico Environment Department has marked the permit complete, opening a 30-day public comment period.

electricity environmental government water announcement

Oracle

6/6/2026

News Clip2:26WNDU 16 News Now·MI

Michigan data center debate continues as OpenAI data center breaks ground

Michigan is experiencing a data center boom, with OpenAI breaking ground on a $16 billion data center in Saline Township near Ann Arbor. Amidst this development, Michigan Senator Jim Runs is proposing a yearlong statewide moratorium on all data center projects, while Governor Gretchen Whitmer, despite supporting data center development, is open to stricter regulations.

announcement moratorium government opposition

OpenAI Oracle

6/6/2026

News ClipJacksonville Journal-Courier·Saline Township, Washtenaw County, MI

Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders and Sam Altman are all talking about public ownership in AI$

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sen. Bernie Sanders to discuss public ownership in AI companies, a concept also endorsed by President Donald Trump. This comes as concerns about the societal and environmental impacts of AI, particularly data centers, are growing. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently attended a data center groundbreaking in Michigan, which drew criticism from local activists and some Democrats.

government environmental opposition electricity water announcement

OpenAI Oracle Anthropic

6/6/2026

News ClipBenzie County Record Patriot·MI

Data Center moratorium bills introduced in Michigan: Here's what they contain$

Three Michigan Senate bills have been introduced to establish a statewide moratorium on new data center projects until April 2027. This proposed pause aims to allow lawmakers to study the potential impacts of data centers on Michigan's energy grid, land use, and local communities, driven by concerns from residents like those in Saline regarding a large data center project. The legislation would temporarily halt approvals by local governments and state agencies for data center developments.

moratorium government electricity environmental zoning opposition

Oracle

6/5/2026

News ClipWJRT ABC12·MI

Michigan lawmaker proposes moratorium on data centers statewide

Michigan State Sen. Jim Runestad introduced three bills to propose a one-year statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center development. The pause would allow officials to study potential impacts like energy rate hikes and environmental effects amid growing public concern. These bills were introduced shortly after Oracle and OpenAI broke ground on a large data center project in Washtenaw County.

moratorium environmental electricity government zoning

Oracle OpenAI

6/4/2026

News Clip0:50The 'Gander·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

OpenAI, Oracle break ground on large data center in Saline, Michigan amid local concerns

OpenAI and Oracle have broken ground on a new AI data center in Saline, Michigan, which is set to become the state's largest data center. While OpenAI's CEO touts its potential for AI advancements, the project faces local opposition due to concerns over its impact on the community, farmland, water resources, and the power grid.

announcement opposition water electricity

OpenAI Oracle

6/4/2026

News ClipFranklin Favorite·Box Elder County, UT

Data center battles started in the states, Congress under siege

The article highlights the escalating political debate over data centers' electricity consumption and their impact, moving from local to national levels. It covers community opposition in Box Elder County, Utah, where a large data center project was approved despite protests. Congress is currently debating various bills, including a proposed moratorium and measures to ensure data centers cover their energy costs, amid intense lobbying by the industry.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity moratorium

Microsoft Oracle

6/4/2026

News ClipTime Magazine·WV

Inside the AI Boom's Arctic Outpost

The article details the global AI data center boom, highlighting Nscale's large project in Norway and its construction of a fossil-fuel-powered data center in West Virginia. It also covers OpenAI's cancellation of a Texas expansion and its involvement in "Project Stargate," which includes a Texas campus. The piece emphasizes the massive energy demands of AI infrastructure and the associated energy policy discussions.

electricity environmental government announcement

Microsoft OpenAI Oracle SoftBank Nvidia

6/4/2026

News Clipthenewsherald.com·MI

Business leaders push data centers, warning Michigan may miss ‘golden ticket’

Business leaders are pushing Michigan to rapidly embrace data center development, warning that the state risks losing significant investment. This push faces widespread opposition from residents and politicians concerned about land, water, energy consumption, and tax incentives. Some communities have already enacted moratoriums on data center construction.

opposition government zoning environmental electricity water moratorium

OpenAI Oracle Google

6/4/2026

News ClipWIRED·Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Data Center Operators Are Trying to Fix Their Water Use Problems$

Data center operators like Google, Microsoft, and SpaceX are actively addressing increasing public and regulatory scrutiny over their substantial water consumption, primarily for cooling. Companies are implementing various strategies, from moving away from evaporative cooling to investing in local water replenishment projects and scaling up recycled water use. These efforts aim to mitigate the environmental impact and prevent water scarcity from hindering future data center development.

water environmental government legal announcement

SpaceX Google Microsoft OpenAI Oracle

6/3/2026

News Clip7:34City of Granbury·Abilene, Jones County, TX

Visiting "Stargate," the Data Center in Abilene

State Rep. John McQueeney toured the Stargate data center in Abilene, Texas, detailing its large-scale construction and the involvement of companies like Lancium, Crusoe, Oracle, and OpenAI. The project is generating significant jobs and tax revenue, prompting discussions about future municipal financial management and infrastructure needs due to the economic boom.

electricity government

Oracle OpenAI

6/2/2026

News Clip4:20MLive·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Gretchen Whitmer speaks at groundbreaking for massive Saline Township data center

A massive, $16 billion data center project, "The Barn," by Related Digital for Oracle and OpenAI, is breaking ground in Saline Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer lauded it as the largest economic deal in Michigan history, emphasizing its job creation, economic benefits, and adherence to "AI guardrails" regarding energy and environmental standards, including a closed-loop water system.

announcement electricity water environmental government

Oracle OpenAI

6/2/2026

News ClipMLive.com·Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI

5 takeaways from OpenAI, Oracle data center groundbreaking south of Ann Arbor$

OpenAI and Oracle held a groundbreaking event for a new data center project located south of Ann Arbor, Michigan. The article provides five key takeaways from this significant development.

announcement

OpenAI Oracle

6/2/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·NM

NIMBY pushback to data centers a boon for San Jose-based Bloom Energy, CEO Says

Bloom Energy's CEO, KR Sridhar, views mounting local opposition to data center construction as a significant business opportunity for their fuel cell technology, which is promoted as a cleaner and quieter power solution. He cited two examples, Oracle's Project Jupiter in New Mexico and Nebius Group NV, where traditional gas turbines were swapped for Bloom's systems due to environmental concerns and local protests.

opposition environmental electricity

Oracle

6/2/2026

News ClipWKAR Public Media·Saline, Oscoda County, MI

New map tracks data centers across the country, residents can report what they're seeing

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has launched a national map for residents to track and report data center developments, highlighting community concerns over transparency, noise, electricity, and water usage. The platform features specific instances in Michigan, including a lawsuit against Alliance Cloud Services in Dowagiac for excessive noise and an ongoing hyperscale data center construction in Saline Township.

environmental opposition legal electricity water announcement government

OpenAI Oracle

6/2/2026