Prometheus

Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Prometheus data center developments across 2 states, including CA, WY.

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News ClipKQED·Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Oakland Residents Continue Push Against Data Centers

Oakland residents, led by the Party for Socialism and Liberation and local community leaders, are actively pushing for a citywide ban on data centers due to environmental concerns, particularly around water and energy usage and noise pollution. This movement follows a proposal by Behring Companies and leases signed by Tesla and Prometheus for potential data center sites. Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife is reportedly working on a proposal for a moratorium on data centers.

opposition moratorium environmental government

8/30/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Billionaire-backed data center proposals cause rift in Oakland

Hundreds of Oakland residents protested proposed data centers by Prometheus, Tesla, and The Behring Company, citing environmental and economic concerns. Oakland Councilwoman Carroll Fife is working on a moratorium proposal amidst public debate and online tensions with activists. The projects, backed by tech billionaires, face significant local opposition over resource use and community impact.

opposition environmental electricity water moratorium government

8/30/2026

News ClipThe Oaklandside·Oakland, Alameda County, CA

Oakland Considers Downtown Data Center Proposal Amid Community Concerns

A local developer, Behring Companies, is proposing a data center in downtown Oakland, sparking debate among residents and city officials about its potential impact on the energy grid and environment. Concurrently, other tech companies like Tesla and Jeff Bezos's startup Prometheus are leasing large industrial spaces in West Oakland, contributing to community confusion and concerns about gentrification. City Councilmember Carroll Fife is exploring legislation to regulate data centers in Oakland.

zoning opposition environmental announcement government electricity water

8/17/2026

News ClipOil City News·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Commissioner: Prometheus data center developers consider new Natrona County site

Developers of the Prometheus Hyperscale data center are considering relocating the project to a new site in Natrona County, Wyoming, south of Interstate 25. This move follows significant opposition from neighboring landowners concerned about noise, heat, fumes, and traffic at the original Falls Ranch location. The Natrona County Board of Commissioners was updated on these plans and also discussed drafting flexible zoning rules for agricultural parcels.

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7/8/2026

News ClipBridger Valley Pioneer·Evanston, Uinta County, WY

Valley rancher expresses concern over data center, man camp

Fort Bridger rancher Richard Hamilton raised concerns about an incoming Prometheus data center and an associated "man camp" during a Uinta County Commission meeting. His questions highlighted local opposition regarding the development.

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4/16/2026