Data Center Signal is tracking 120 clips about Prologis data center developments across 15 states, including OH, CA, IN, GA, PA.
California Proposition 45 would reduce environmental review requirements under CEQA for infrastructure and industrial projects, potentially including some data centers. The measure is backed by oil, utility and technology interests, while environmental advocates argue it would weaken public oversight of polluting projects.
A Green Foothills op-ed urges California voters to reject Proposition 45, arguing that it would weaken CEQA environmental review and reduce public oversight of projects including data centers. The piece highlights the STACK Trade Zone Park Data Center in San Jose and warns that the measure could limit local governments' ability to impose energy, water, pollution and public-health protections.
More than 14,000 Coweta County residents have signed a home rule petition seeking to overturn commissioners’ approval of Project Sail, a proposed nine-building data center campus. If the signatures are certified by the probate judge, voters could decide the project’s fate in a special election and consider banning future data centers through changes to the county zoning code.
Amazon held a public event in Trenton to promote its proposed 18-building data center complex ahead of a voter referendum that could ban data centers in the city. The company said the project would use limited cooling water, reduce utility costs and create at least 500 jobs, while opponents continued campaigning for the ban.
California Proposition 45 would accelerate environmental review for certain essential projects, but opponents warn its broad language could benefit data centers and weaken protections under CEQA. The debate is tied to the proposed Imperial Valley Data Center Campus in Imperial County, where residents and local groups challenged the project, prompting a moratorium that was later rescinded after litigation.
Opponents of California Proposition 45 plan to publicly criticize data center builder Prologis, PG&E and other corporate supporters of the measure. The article indicates active opposition but provides no further details about the proposal or a specific data center project.
Data center development has become a major issue in Ohio election campaigns, with voters in 18 counties considering related ballot measures and candidates proposing limits on new facilities. Residents and researchers cite rising electricity costs, water consumption, emissions, noise, farmland loss and limited project transparency, while local officials weigh zoning and economic benefits.
San José is actively encouraging data center development, including a deal with PG&E intended to guarantee fast power availability for 10 major projects. Residents are concerned about the rapid expansion, while Microsoft, Google and Prologis are building or planning large projects in the city.
San Jose is actively courting data center development for tax revenue, including a proposed 99-megawatt Prologis facility in South San Jose and additional complexes in North San Jose. Residents and some lawmakers oppose further construction because of power demands, emissions, noise, water use and neighborhood impacts, while the city considers stronger standards and California adopts related disclosure and cost-allocation rules.
Nevada regulators are reviewing electric-service agreements for large data center projects in North Las Vegas amid concerns that ratepayers could bear costs if developers use less power than expected. Prologis is seeking a 70% minimum billing requirement, while NV Energy has proposed 90% minimum charges and additional financial protections.
Skybox and Prologis filed plans for a $550 million, 846,300-square-foot fourth data center at their Hutto PowerCampus in Williamson County. The project comes as Texas has frozen new environmental and air-quality permits for data centers and adopted stricter financial requirements for large power loads, while utilities prepare dedicated substations for the campus.
Prologis and Menlo Digital presented plans for two large data centers in South San Jose and said they would conduct additional environmental reviews and comply with new city standards. Residents raised concerns about air pollution, water quality and use, noise, wildlife, power costs and the effects of diesel generators.
Seattle's one-year moratorium on new large data centers does not apply to projects whose permit applications were submitted before the ban. Equinix and Digital Realty projects could add nearly 100 megawatts of peak electricity demand, while Prologis continues to explore two additional projects in the utility's service area.
Prologis and Menlo Digital presented plans for two South San Jose data centers at a community town hall and agreed to conduct environmental reviews under the city’s forthcoming data center standards. Residents raised concerns about air pollution, power costs, water quality, water use, noise and other neighborhood impacts.
California's Proposition 45, a statewide ballot initiative, is expected to fast-track data center construction by weakening state environmental protections, according to land use attorneys. Critics argue the initiative deliberately omits data centers from its list of excluded controversial projects, suggesting an intent to include them under the measure's relaxed regulations. The "Yes on 45" campaign has received substantial funding from companies actively involved in data center development across the state.
Trenton, Ohio voters are set to decide on a ballot measure on November 3 that would ban large-scale data centers within city limits, defining them as facilities requiring over 25 megawatts of electricity. This initiative follows a lawsuit by local opposition groups, led by W.A.T.E.R. and Conserve Ohio, which ultimately led the Ohio Supreme Court to order the measure onto the ballot. While an existing Amazon data center would be unaffected, the fate of a larger proposed Amazon project and future developments hinges on the vote.
Richmond City Council has enacted a 45-day temporary ban on data centers, citing environmental and health concerns for residents, making it the third city in the region to do so. The ban allows the city time to evaluate how data centers fit into the community. Officials expressed concerns about pollution, power grid strain, and water usage, reflecting broader regional and national opposition to these facilities.
A potential sale of Wood Haven Technology Park in Roanoke County, Virginia, to Clearview Dynamics LLC (believed to be a Meta shell company) has sparked a renewed debate. This follows a previous deal with Prologis that failed due to environmental concerns, and the current proposal is drawing opposition over water, electricity, and noise impacts, despite significant tax revenue potential for Roanoke City. Local government officials are split on whether to approve the deal, which recently advanced despite public outcry.
Ohio is experiencing a data center boom, but this expansion is facing significant pushback from rural communities. Residents in areas like Trenton, Butler County, express concerns about transparency and development impacts, leading to Amazon Web Services withdrawing a rezoning petition for a project there. The state has also announced a pause on tax incentives for data center projects due to growing concerns.
San José is actively pursuing data center development, leading to strong local opposition due to concerns about electricity, water consumption, and environmental impacts. Residents are calling for a moratorium, while city officials plan to introduce new regulations to address community concerns by the end of the year.