QTS Realty Trust

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about QTS Realty Trust data center developments across 2 states, including VA, CO.

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News ClipWVTF·Prince William County, VA

Neighbors, preservationists cheer defeat of data center project

The massive Digital Gateway data center project in Prince William County, Virginia, has been scrapped following a court ruling that overturned its 2023 approval. QTS Realty Trust and Blackstone Funds withdrew their appeal, marking a significant victory for local neighborhood groups that actively opposed the development. Opponents view this as a turning point in the fight against data centers, though they are already organizing against another proposal in the county.

opposition legal government zoning

7/3/2026

News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Prince William County, VA

Developers seek to revive data center next to Virginia battlefield

QTS Realty Trust is appealing to the Virginia Supreme Court to revive the Digital Gateway data center project in Prince William County, Virginia. This appeal follows a Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that halted construction due to improper public notice for a 2023 approval hearing. The project faces strong opposition from residents and the American Battlefield Trust over historical significance and environmental concerns.

legal opposition environmental electricity zoning

Compass Datacenters

5/1/2026

News ClipThe Colorado Sun·CO

Data centers are coming to Colorado. Can the parched state handle their big water needs?

Data centers are popping up in semi-arid areas like Colorado, raising concerns about their water usage and impact on other industries like agriculture. Experts say data centers should come with a 'warning label' when it comes to water needs. The article discusses the growth of data centers, their water usage strategies, and the potential trade-offs with other water users like farmers.

water electricity announcement

1/26/2026