Provident Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Provident Data Centers data center developments across 3 states, including MO, PA, TX.

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zoning83%

electricity58%

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moratorium25%

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Valley View challenges Project Scott, Project Gravity data center campuses

The Valley View School District has formally joined residents in a legal challenge against Archbald's data center zoning regulations and two major data center campuses, Project Scott and Project Gravity, citing their dangerous proximity to schools. The district filed petitions in court and sent a letter to Archbald Council, opposing the projects and the validity of their current zoning designations. These actions include challenging a developer's claim of automatic approval for Project Scott and contesting Project Gravity's principal permitted use status.

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5/29/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Valley View joins Archbald in data center legal battle, challenges borough zoning

The Valley View School District has joined a legal battle against data center development in Archbald, Pennsylvania, voting to intervene in an existing "deemed approval" lawsuit against developer Archbald I LLC. Additionally, the district is challenging the validity of Archbald's data center zoning ordinance through a curative amendment, aiming to prevent data centers and a proposed 400-megawatt power plant from being built near its schools due to health, safety, and property value concerns.

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5/19/2026

News ClipMissourian | Washington, MO·Franklin County, MO

Franklin County data center meeting exceeds 13 hours$

Franklin County's public hearing on data centers, held by the county commission, lasted over 13 hours, surpassing a previous planning commission meeting. Developers like Provident Data Centers presented their planned projects during the extensive testimony. The meeting concluded at 10:13 p.m. after starting at 9 a.m.

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5/19/2026

News ClipThe Texas Tribune·Hill County, TX

Texas county pauses data center construction in rural areas for a year

Hill County, Texas, approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in unincorporated areas, becoming the first Texas county to do so. The decision, driven by concerns over noise, water, and electricity consumption, was a 3-2 vote by county commissioners. This move comes amidst a statewide debate on data center growth in rural areas, with officials warned of potential lawsuits.

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5/13/2026

News Clip1:31KCENNews·Hillsboro, Hill County, TX

Hill County leaders consider pause on data center projects

Hill County leaders are considering a one-year moratorium on data center construction to assess their impacts. The Hillsboro Planning and Zoning Commission recently tabled discussions on new requirements for data centers, including a proposed project by Provident Data Centers. Residents have expressed concerns, leading to a packed City Hall meeting.

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5/12/2026

News Clipkcentv.com·Hillsboro, Hill County, TX

Hillsboro, Texas, Commissioners Table Data Center Zoning Discussion Amid Opposition

Hillsboro city leaders deferred action on new data center rules amid strong resident concerns over a proposed Provident Data Centers facility. Residents voiced opposition regarding potential impacts on water usage, infrastructure, and the community's rural way of life, leading commissioners to table the discussion for more information.

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5/12/2026

News Clip1:19KCENNews·Hillsboro, Hill County, TX

Hillsboro considering new rules on data centers

The Hillsboro Planning and Zoning Commission is considering creating a special zoning category to limit future data center projects. This move follows community opposition to a proposed data center development by Provident Data Centers on 300 acres north of Hillsboro. Residents are expected to speak at tonight's meeting regarding these potential new policies.

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5/11/2026

News ClipMissourian | Washington, MO·Union, Franklin County, MO

County P&Z recommends data center regs, one rezoning$

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission recommended new data center regulations and approved rezoning for a data center site near Gray Summit. However, they did not recommend rezoning for a second proposed data center near Pacific. The meeting was met with protests from residents signaling discontent.

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4/22/2026

News ClipThe Daily Gazette·St. Louis, St. Louis City County, MO

Do data centers really use so much water? Here are 5 key issues

Residents in the St. Louis region are increasingly concerned about the significant water consumption of new data center projects, driven by the needs of industrial AI computing. Experts highlight issues with transparency, the strain on municipal water systems, and the environmental impact, especially in rural areas. An Amazon data center in Montgomery County, Missouri, is currently facing a lawsuit over its water usage plans.

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4/9/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Archbald denies application for 18-data-center campus

The Archbald Borough Council unanimously denied Archbald I LLC's application for an 18-data-center campus, leading to applause from a large crowd of residents. The denial was procedural, citing an incomplete record and insufficient testimony from the developer, rather than the merits of the project. Residents expressed significant concerns about water, electricity, noise, emissions, and property values.

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3/27/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Archbald denies 18-building data center campus during special Friday afternoon meeting

Archbald Borough Council unanimously denied a conditional use permit for Archbald I LLC's proposed 18-building data center campus following strong resident opposition. The decision was made to prevent a "deemed approval" due to an incomplete application record and a looming deadline caused by a newspaper error. Residents raised numerous concerns regarding the project's impact on the community and the developer's failure to meet zoning conditions.

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3/27/2026

News ClipMissourian | Washington, MO·Franklin County, MO

County P&Z pushes data center decisions to April after nearly 11-hour meeting$

The Franklin County Planning and Zoning Commission held a marathon 11-hour meeting attended by 1,000 people to discuss data center regulations and rezonings. Over 100 speakers, many opposed, addressed the commission, leading to decisions being postponed to the next meeting. This indicates significant public interest and ongoing debate.

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3/18/2026