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Data Center Signal is tracking 49 clips about Raeden data center developments across 5 states, including CO, MI, GA, CA, TX.

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electricity82%

environmental80%

zoning78%

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moratorium41%

announcement27%

legal16%

News ClipHoodline·Littleton, Arapahoe County, CO

Littleton Joins Colorado Cities Hitting Pause On Data Center Boom

Littleton City Council is considering a six-month moratorium on new data center development while staff study potential impacts involving water, energy, noise, air quality and infrastructure. The proposal comes amid similar pauses and restrictions across Colorado, where residents and local governments are responding to rapid data center growth in the absence of statewide rules.

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10/17/2026

News ClipReporter Newspapers·Dunwoody, DeKalb County, GA

Data center would add significantly to tax digest, but residents have concerns

Raeden plans to renovate an existing 88,000-square-foot data center in Dunwoody, Georgia, with upgrades costing up to $500 million and the potential to generate more than $300,000 in annual city tax revenue. Nearby residents oppose or question the project because of demolition noise, construction notice, water use, power demand and neighborhood impacts, while Raeden says the facility will use closed-loop cooling and remain within the existing building footprint.

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10/7/2026

News ClipAppen Media·Dunwoody, DeKalb County, GA

Dunwoody data center construction concerns residents

Raeden, a data center developer, acquired an existing data center campus in Dunwoody, Georgia, leading to construction concerns from local residents. Residents raised issues about noise, lack of notification, and potential environmental impacts, despite Raeden's assurances of no expansion and noise/water mitigation technologies. The city and Raeden have committed to better communication moving forward.

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9/29/2026

News Clip1:51KRDO13 Colorado Springs·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Final vote looms for contested data center project in Colorado Springs

The Colorado Springs City Council is preparing for a final vote on a controversial proposed data center project. Residents have appealed previous decisions and raised concerns about noise, energy, and water usage, while the developer highlights economic benefits and mitigation efforts.

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9/21/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs City Council postpones Project Taurus data center decision until 2027

The Colorado Springs City Council voted to postpone a final decision on the Project Taurus data center until April 2027 following a contentious public hearing. This delay will allow Raeden, the developer, to work with Colorado Springs Utilities on a power contract and for the city to develop rules for future data centers.

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9/18/2026

News ClipKOAA News 5·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Project Taurus data center battle heads to city council special session

The Colorado Springs City Council is holding a special session to hear a second appeal regarding the Project Taurus data center, which was approved by city planning but faces significant community opposition. Neighbors are concerned about pollution and climate change impacts, as well as alleged misrepresentation of the project's power consumption. Both the developer and the opposition are preparing for a potential court battle if the council's decision does not go their way.

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9/16/2026

News Clipfox21news.com·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Co-founder of Raeden speaks out about community rhetoric surrounding data center

Colorado Springs City Council is set to vote on a final appeal against Project Taurus, a proposed data center. The decision comes amidst significant opposition from local residents concerned about noise, electricity, and water consumption, while the developer, Raeden, has reported receiving threats.

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9/16/2026

News Clip2:07ABC13 Houston·Houston, Harris County, TX

Houston residents oppose proposed data center project

A company named Raeden plans to convert a vacant building in San Jacinto, CA, into a 50-megawatt data center, facing strong opposition from residents and city leaders due to its proximity to homes. City officials, while unable to legally stop the project, intend to impose strict restrictions via a special use permit covering noise, emissions, and water usage. The developer claims the company already meets these standards and views them as accountability measures.

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9/14/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Petitions seek to place noise restrictions, surveillance cameras and water limits on Colorado Springs ballot$

Petitions have been filed in Colorado Springs to place ballot initiatives for noise restrictions, limits on high-volume water usage for new non-residential developments, and restrictions on automated tracking cameras. While not explicitly targeting data centers, the water and noise proposals would directly affect the proposed Project Taurus data center. These citizen-led initiatives seek to give residents a say in local development and will require over 25,000 signatures to qualify for the April 2027 ballot.

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9/2/2026

News ClipRocky Mountain Voice·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs Council to Vote on Raeden Data Center Project Amid Appeals

Raeden's proposed AI data center, Project Taurus, in Colorado Springs faces a crucial City Council vote on September 17 after extensive resident appeals over initial administrative approval. Residents express strong concerns regarding the project's potential impact on water, electricity rates, and noise. Raeden's co-founder, Jason Green, has publicly addressed these issues, making design changes and committing to a $1 million bond for noise monitoring and a closed-loop cooling system to mitigate environmental concerns.

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8/31/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Gibraltar, Wayne County, MI

Gibraltar faces data center developer lawsuit after city passes moratorium

Developers Raeden and Cal Realty are suing the city of Gibraltar, Michigan, over its one-year data center moratorium, arguing it unlawfully blocks their 100-megawatt project application submitted before the ban. The lawsuit challenges the legal viability of such moratoriums, while residents express concerns about the data center's impact on the power grid and Humbug Marsh. The property's zoning permits a data center, but the city's moratorium prevents review.

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8/25/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·Pittsburg, Contra Costa County, CA

The teens, including some in Bay Area, taking on AI data centers$

High school students across the US are actively protesting the proliferation of AI data centers, citing environmental concerns like water consumption and air pollution, as well as noise issues and tax breaks for developers. Activists in Pittsburg, California, Colorado Springs, Colorado, El Paso, Texas, and Loudoun County, Virginia, are engaging with local government and legal processes to challenge approved projects.

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Developers challenge Gibraltar's data center moratorium in court

Developers CAL Realty and Raeden are suing the city of Gibraltar, Michigan, in federal court over a data center moratorium. They argue the moratorium, enacted after their site application was submitted, violates state zoning laws that permit industrial projects. The lawsuit seeks to have their 100-megawatt data center project approved.

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8/20/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs mayor announces ‘community-first’ standards for data centers$

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade announced six "community-first" standards for data centers in response to local opposition to Project Taurus, a proposed 50-megawatt facility by Raeden. The City Council will hear appeals regarding Project Taurus and will use these new standards in its decision-making, which could lead to halting the project or adding conditions. Residents have voiced concerns over environmental impacts, utility use, and noise.

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8/15/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs City Council sets special meeting for Project Taurus data center decision$

The Colorado Springs City Council will hold a special meeting on September 17 to consider an appeal for the Project Taurus data center, which was previously approved by the city Planning Commission. The project, proposed by Raeden, has drawn significant opposition from residents concerned about water usage, noise levels, and the approval process. The City Council's decision will be the final word on the data center's future in Colorado Springs.

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8/12/2026

News Clip2:02KKTV 11 Alert News | Southern Colorado·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Proposed Colorado Springs data center Project Taurus moving forward

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission denied an appeal to halt the proposed "Project Taurus" data center, allowing it to move forward. Despite significant community opposition citing environmental concerns like water usage and noise, the developer has made efforts to address these issues. The project now heads to City Council, where residents plan to file another appeal.

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7/27/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Planning Commission rejects appeals of proposed data center$

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission rejected appeals against a proposed artificial-intelligence data center by Raeden, allowing Project Taurus to proceed with four conditions. The decision followed a lengthy session with significant community opposition citing environmental, noise, power, and water concerns. Residents are still pushing for a data center moratorium in the city.

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7/24/2026

News ClipColorado Politics·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs Planning Commission rejects resident appeals to stop proposed data center

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission has rejected resident appeals against a proposed artificial-intelligence data center by Raeden, allowing the project, known as Project Taurus, to proceed with four conditions. Residents, concerned about environmental impacts, noise, and utility use, are considering further challenges and have called for a data center moratorium. The project is supported for its economic benefits and reuse of an abandoned building.

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7/24/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Planning Commission debates appeals over proposed data center$

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission is deliberating appeals regarding a proposed artificial-intelligence data center, Project Taurus, by Raeden. Public opposition is significant, citing environmental concerns, noise, power, and water use, including the use of "forever chemicals" like PFAS in cooling systems. A decision had not been reached as of the meeting's conclusion.

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7/24/2026

News ClipColorado Springs Gazette·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs Planning Commission considers Raeden data center proposal amid community opposition$

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to consider Project Taurus, a proposed 50-megawatt data center by Raeden. The proposal faces significant community opposition due to concerns about water and power usage, noise, and environmental impacts, including potential chemical contamination. A decision by the Planning Commission is expected following extensive public comment.

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7/23/2026