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Data Center Signal is tracking 98 clips about Prologis data center developments across 13 states, including OH, CA, IN, PA, GA.

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opposition79%

government78%

zoning78%

electricity63%

environmental59%

water48%

moratorium37%

announcement26%

legal13%

News ClipThe Morning Call·Allen Township, Lehigh County, PA

Warehouse owner with big Lehigh Valley presence is betting big on data centers

Prologis, a major real estate company with a significant presence in the Lehigh Valley, is reportedly planning to convert a 1 million-square-foot vacant warehouse in Allen Township into a data center. This move reflects a broader company strategy to capitalize on the growing demand for data centers, driven by artificial intelligence. Prologis plans to build an electrical substation to power the facility, highlighting the energy-intensive nature of such developments.

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9/3/2026

News ClipWCPO 9 News·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Trenton to vote on data center ban after Ohio Supreme Court decision

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled to allow a special election in Trenton, Ohio, for residents to vote on a proposed amendment to ban new data centers larger than 25 megawatts within city limits. This decision overturns the Trenton City Council's earlier rejection of the initiative, which was spearheaded by the Woodsdale and Trenton Environmental Resistance (WATER) group.

moratorium government legal opposition

9/1/2026

News ClipHoodline·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

Prologis Eyes Third San Jose Data Center, This Time Near Google and Apple$

Prologis is reportedly considering building its third data center in San Jose, California. The potential site is described as being in proximity to facilities belonging to Google and Apple. This development signals a possible expansion of data center infrastructure in the region.

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8/28/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA

Three-story data center proposed for San Jose industrial site

Prologis has filed a special use permit with the City of San Jose to build a three-story, 514,000-square-foot data center with 99 megawatts of power capacity at a former industrial site in North San Jose. PG&E plans to expand its substation capacity in the vicinity to support growing data center demand, with Prologis funding interconnection costs and aiming for 100% carbon-free electricity.

zoning electricity announcement government

8/28/2026

News ClipYahoo Tech·Ashville, Pickaway County, OH

How to identify potential AI data center developments in local communities

This article highlights the secretive nature of AI data center developments, noting that developers often use generic terms in zoning applications and operate through LLCs. It provides key terms and strategies for residents to identify potential data center projects in their communities. Examples include Project Sail in Coweta County, Georgia, and a moratorium dispute in Ashville, Ohio.

zoning opposition environmental government legal moratorium

8/27/2026

News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Doña Ana County, NM

Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash

Tech companies, facing increasing local opposition to data center developments across the U.S., are adopting new strategies including charm offensives, community outreach, and policy concessions. Local pushback has led to project delays, legal challenges, and the enactment of moratoriums and new regulations in several states and communities. The article highlights specific projects in New Mexico, Michigan, and Georgia, showcasing varied outcomes of this growing public skepticism.

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Oracle OpenAI Meta Microsoft

8/19/2026

News ClipThe Statehouse News Bureau·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Trenton, Ohio Data Center Development Raises Transparency Concerns and Resident Opposition

A data center project by Amazon Web Services, developed by Prologis, in Trenton, Ohio, is facing significant resident opposition due to a perceived lack of transparency from city officials regarding the land sale and development plans. Residents have raised concerns about potential environmental impacts, noise, and strain on local resources, while the city defends its actions as necessary for competitiveness and has established an I-T zoning district to mitigate impacts.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

Amazon

8/19/2026

News ClipWaco Tribune-Herald·Austin, Travis County, TX

Abbott says Riot Platforms, Comanche Circle will meet data center standards$

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Riot Platforms and Comanche Circle Data Center will comply with new statewide standards for data centers in Texas. These standards, enforced by the PUCT and ERCOT, aim to protect the electric grid, conserve water, respect neighborhoods, and ensure data centers cover their own costs. Abbott stated that data centers across the state are either complying or ending their projects.

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8/19/2026

News ClipJournal-News.com·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Trenton’s proposed data center moratorium hangs in balance as Ohio Supreme Court fight moves forward$

An Ohio Supreme Court case is moving forward to decide if Trenton residents have the right to force a vote on a data center moratorium. The city denied the residents' petition, citing insufficient signatures, while petitioners argue state law requires fewer. The court's decision will have significant implications for direct democracy in local data center development across Ohio.

moratorium legal opposition government

8/17/2026

News ClipLehigh Valley Public Media·Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, PA

Air Products abandons plan for data center at former Upper Macungie headquarters

Air Products has officially abandoned its plan to transform its former Upper Macungie Township headquarters into a data center campus. The company opted not to appeal the Upper Macungie Township Zoning Hearing Board's decision, which rejected its request to establish a data center on the 194-acre property. This decision concludes a months-long dispute over one of the Lehigh Valley's largest proposed industrial developments.

zoning opposition government

8/12/2026

News ClipWVXU·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Data center in Trenton spurs transparency concerns

Residents in Trenton, Ohio, are raising concerns about a planned 250-megawatt data center being developed by Prologis, citing a lack of transparency from city officials. Opposition focuses on potential impacts on water use, environment, noise, and light, despite the city creating a new IT zoning district and approving site plans. A local group, Woodsdale and Trenton Environmental Resistance, continues to push back and demand more openness from the city.

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8/11/2026

News Clip2:00WCPO 9·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Ohio Supreme Court Takes Up Fight Over Trenton Data Center Ballot Initiative

The Ohio Supreme Court is reviewing a lawsuit challenging the City of Trenton's rejection of a ballot initiative to ban data centers. The dispute centers on how the city calculated required petition signatures, which effectively blocked the initiative from the November ballot.

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Amazon

8/8/2026

News ClipLA School Report·Newnan, Coweta County, GA

Nearly 1,900 U.S. Public Schools Within a Mile of a Data Center

A data center project called Project Sail in Coweta County, Georgia, faces opposition from local families and a group suing the county after the land was rezoned. Concerns include traffic, noise, and environmental impacts like water quality and heat. This local battle is part of a national trend where data center expansion conflicts with communities, with other projects rejected in Florida and similar opposition in Clayton County, Georgia.

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Worker at Trenton data center site rescued after fall into 30-foot trench$

A worker at the Prologis data center construction site in Trenton, Ohio, was rescued after falling into a 30-foot trench. The individual suffered a leg injury but was found alert and oriented by first responders. Various emergency services from Madison Township, Trenton, and Butler County assisted in the rescue operation.

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8/4/2026

News ClipThe 74·Newnan, Coweta County, GA

US Public Schools Near Data Centers Raise Concerns

Communities nationwide are opposing the rapid expansion of data centers near public schools, citing concerns over noise, traffic, environmental impact, and potential academic performance. Local governments are grappling with rezoning requests and project rejections, while residents are filing lawsuits and petitions against these developments. Researchers at Brown University have found nearly 1,900 U.S. public schools within a mile of a data center or approved site, with preliminary findings suggesting lower math scores in nearby schools.

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Allen Township considering creation of data center overlay district

Allen Township is scheduling a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would establish a data center overlay (DCO) zoning district, restricting data center development to specific parcels and introducing new regulations. Prologis is currently converting a warehouse at 2500 Liberty Drive within this proposed district into a data center, having received prior approval and an NPDES permit for a substation. The township supervisors will hear public comments before deciding on the ordinance.

zoning government environmental electricity water

7/30/2026

News ClipBreaking News, Latest News and Videos·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC

Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers - ABC News

President Donald Trump announced an expanded voluntary pledge, joined by governors and electricity companies, to protect consumers from higher utility bills caused by data centers. The initiative seeks to address public concerns over increasing energy demands. Several states are enacting or considering legislation to mandate that data centers cover associated utility costs.

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Google Microsoft Meta Oracle xAI OpenAI Amazon Equinix Digital Realty

7/24/2026

News Clip1:37LOCAL 12·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Trenton City Council approves data center tax abatement, residents petition for ballot measure

The city of Trenton, Ohio, approved a 75% property tax exemption for a proposed data center development by Prologis. This decision has been met with local opposition, and a petition against data centers is expected to appear on the November ballot. Residents are concerned about the financial implications of the tax abatement.

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7/15/2026

News Clip1:49LOCAL 12·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Proposed data center development moves closer to reality in Ohio city

The city of Trenton, Ohio, approved a 75% property tax abatement for 15 years for a proposed Prologis data center. This decision faces strong opposition from residents, who argue the abatement is too generous and are pushing for a data center moratorium on the November ballot.

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7/11/2026

News ClipWKRC·Trenton, Butler County, OH

Proposed data center development moves closer to reality in Tri-State city

The city of Trenton, Ohio, approved a tax abatement for Prologis's proposed data center development in Butler County. This decision, involving a Community Reinvestment Area designation, has drawn criticism from a local resident who argues against the tax deal and has circulated a petition opposing data centers.

zoning opposition government announcement

7/11/2026