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Data Center Signal is tracking 29 clips about Panattoni data center developments across 5 states, including MI, KY, WI, OH, CA.

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zoning69%

electricity62%

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moratorium31%

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legal7%

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Google data center wins final approval in Wayne County: What residents need to know

Van Buren Township’s Planning Commission granted final site-plan approval for Google’s planned 1-gigawatt data center and electrical substation in Wayne County. Residents and environmental advocates remain concerned about noise, dust, water use, wetland impacts, electricity demand and potential ratepayer costs, while Panattoni and project supporters cite jobs and investment.

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Google

10/19/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Google data center secures Van Buren Township approval, with startup expected in late 2027

Van Buren Township’s planning commission approved Google’s proposed 1-gigawatt data center near Detroit Metro Airport by a 5-1 vote, allowing construction to proceed toward an expected late-2027 power-up. The project has secured electricity and wetland permits, but nearby residents oppose it over construction dust, noise, vibration and quality-of-life impacts, and a recall effort is targeting the township board.

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Google

10/15/2026

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

Construction Traffic Draws Complaints as Data Center Projects Advance

Saline Township residents are complaining about speeding construction traffic and other impacts tied to the Oracle and OpenAI data center being built along U.S. 12. The article also covers opposition and funding uncertainty surrounding a University of Michigan computing facility, proposed data center rules in Lyndon Township, and approval of Google's site plan in Van Buren Township.

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Oracle OpenAI Google

10/15/2026

News ClipLEX 18 News·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Burgin City Council votes to rejoin joint planning commission amid data center debate in Mercer County

Burgin City Council voted to rejoin the joint planning and zoning commission, giving the city greater control over Panattoni's proposed 950-acre Project Bluegrass data center development in Mercer County. The council also voted not to consider annexation until Burgin is part of the commission, amid concerns about runoff, noise, construction and impacts on farmland.

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10/14/2026

News ClipBeloit Daily News·Beloit, Rock County, WI

Town of Beloit approves data center moratorium

The Town of Beloit Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on hyperscale data center development. The pause is intended to allow officials to study local ordinances amid opposition to Panattoni's proposed 2-million-square-foot Project Cornmaze campus in the towns of Beloit and Turtle.

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10/12/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Van Buren Township, Wayne County, MI

Regulators OK DTE power supply deals for Van Buren Township data center

Michigan regulators approved long-term DTE Electric power supply and clean energy agreements for Google's proposed data center in Van Buren Township, with conditions requiring Google to cover costs and preventing them from being shifted to other customers. The project still faces local opposition and awaits consideration of its final site plan, while Wayne County commissioners approved related tax incentives and a community benefits agreement.

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Google

10/1/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Wayne Co. commissioners override Evans’ Van Buren data center veto

Wayne County commissioners unanimously overrode County Executive Warren Evans' veto of tax incentives and a community benefits agreement for Google's proposed data center in Van Buren Township. The vote does not approve construction, and the township Planning Commission is expected to consider the project's final site plan; residents remain concerned about water use, electricity demand, noise and utility costs.

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Google

10/1/2026

News ClipWKYT·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

‘Needs to be protected’: Shaker Village CEO urges public to speak out ahead of data center ordinance vote

Leaders at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill are urging Mercer County residents to oppose a proposed zoning ordinance for data centers ahead of an upcoming Fiscal Court vote. The village is concerned about noise, light pollution, and loss of rural serenity from a planned Panattoni data center near their historic site. Mercer County previously enacted a one-year moratorium on data centers, but the developer is still pursuing plans.

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9/25/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Van Buren, Wayne County, MI

Wayne Co. exec vetoes Van Buren Twp.'s $125M data center tax break

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has vetoed a $125 million tax incentive package and community benefits agreement for a proposed hyperscale data center in Van Buren Township, citing a rushed process and insufficient public input. The project, known as "Project Cannoli," involves developer Panattoni and Google, and has drawn significant local opposition due to concerns about resource consumption and environmental impacts, leading to a recall effort against township officials.

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Google

9/25/2026

News ClipThe Detroit News·Van Buren Township, Wayne County, MI

Van Buren Township officials to consider final site plan for Google data center

Van Buren Township officials are set to vote on the final site plan for Google's "Project Cannoli" data center in October, despite significant opposition from residents concerned about property values, noise, and utility usage. The project, which already received preliminary approval, would be a massive hyperscale data center consuming substantial water and power. The township has approved a $125 million tax break, leading to a recall campaign against the township board.

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Google

9/9/2026

News ClipLEX 18 News·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Burgin City Council votes to take next step on joining planning commission amid data center debate

The Burgin City Council took a split vote to join the local planning and zoning commission, a move intended to establish regulatory guardrails for a proposed data center development called Project Bluegrass. The annexation plan for the project was delayed after two council members left the meeting, preventing a quorum. Residents expressed concerns about the data center's water usage and celebrated the delayed annexation vote, vowing to continue their opposition.

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9/9/2026

News ClipGazetteXtra·Beloit, Rock County, WI

Rock County staff committee advances data center resolutions to County Board

Rock County is advancing resolutions concerning data center development, including a proposal for an advisory committee, amidst ongoing public opposition. This comes as California-based developer Panattoni proposes a $1 billion "Project Cornmaze" data center campus in the Towns of Beloit and Turtle, a project that has already drawn significant community pushback at local meetings.

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9/9/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Panattoni releases new details on Project Bluegrass data center

Panattoni has provided new details for its proposed "Project Bluegrass" data center in Mercer County, Kentucky, as the town of Burgin considers annexing hundreds of acres of farmland for the development. The company addressed community concerns regarding the project's impact and utility rates, while residents expressed distrust over a perceived lack of transparency and ongoing opposition.

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8/25/2026

News ClipNews-Talk 1480 WHBC·Canton, Stark County, OH

Data Center Meeting Tuesday in Canton

An open house was held in Canton, Ohio, for a new data center project planned by California-based development company Panattoni. The company is coordinating with AEP on electricity and has conducted environmental checks, finding the property clean. Construction is expected to begin in six to ten months, lasting two and a half years.

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8/18/2026

News ClipWKU Public Radio·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

Hyperscale data centers provoke bipartisan outrage across Kentucky

Opposition to hyperscale data centers is growing across Kentucky, uniting Republicans and Democrats against local projects due to concerns over environmental impact, noise, and electricity costs. Mercer County residents specifically oppose a Panattoni project near Burgin, leading to a county-wide moratorium and a delayed annexation vote by the Burgin City Council.

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8/17/2026

News ClipLexington Herald Leader·Mercer County, KY

Mercer County data center fight taints Lexington bourbon tourism project

A proposed data center project in Mercer County, Kentucky, has become highly contentious after developer Brian Luftman threatened a leading critic. The incident sparked calls for a boycott of Luftman's related bourbon tourism project in Lexington and highlights deep community divisions. Mercer County Fiscal Court has since enacted a year-long moratorium on data centers, and the governor has issued new state-level restrictions.

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8/13/2026

News ClipSpectrum News·KY

Andy Beshear defends Kentucky data center order

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is defending an executive order regulating data center development across the state, aiming to protect ratepayers and the environment while allowing projects to proceed with community support. The order requires developers to account for power, infrastructure, and environmental impacts, and prohibits utility rate increases tied to data center costs. Meanwhile, the Louisville Metro Council has advanced a local data center moratorium, and a Panattoni project in Mercer County faces opposition.

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8/7/2026

News ClipWKYT·Burgin, Mercer County, KY

‘We have to go further’: Kentucky governor signs data center order amid mixed reaction

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order to regulate data center development across the state, requiring developers to submit energy plans, protect against rate increases, and address environmental impacts. The order has drawn mixed reactions, with some residents and legislators arguing it does not go far enough to protect communities, while a developer expressed support. Local critics desired a statewide moratorium.

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8/7/2026

News Clip2:07WIFR TV·Turtle, Rock County, WI

Town of Turtle board rejects data center cost reimbursement agreement, starts moratorium process

The Town of Turtle board unanimously rejected a revised cost-reimbursement agreement from Panattoni for a potential data center, citing concerns that the new language favored the developer. Following this, the board also initiated the process for a 12-month moratorium on data center development, a move met with applause from over 100 residents.

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7/30/2026

News ClipBeloit Daily News·Turtle, Rock County, WI

Turtle board rejects cost agreement with data center developer, passes moratorium resolution

The Town of Turtle Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a cost reimbursement agreement with Panattoni Development Co. and approved a resolution to begin the process of enacting a 12-month moratorium on large developments. These actions follow significant community opposition to Panattoni's proposed $1 billion data center campus, known as "Project Cornmaze," in Rock County. Nearby towns of Beloit and Rock are expected to vote on similar moratoriums soon.

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7/30/2026