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Data Center Signal is tracking 18 clips about Raeden data center developments across 2 states, including CO, MI.

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News ClipRocky Mountain Voice·CO

Colorado killed its only data center water bills. Cities are filling the gap themselves.

Colorado's state legislature failed to pass data center water disclosure and efficiency bills, prompting multiple cities and counties to enact their own regulations. Denver and Jefferson County passed one-year moratoriums on new data center construction due to water concerns, while Longmont is considering a ban on large facilities. Residents in Colorado Springs are actively opposing a proposed Raeden data center.

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5/20/2026

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

Project Taurus data center debate continues: Second meeting held Thursday

Residents in northwest Colorado Springs are actively opposing "Project Taurus," a proposed data center, leading to a second community meeting. The company behind the project, Raeden, through its co-founder Jason Green, is addressing residents' concerns and questions.

opposition announcement

5/15/2026

News ClipKKTV·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Second town hall discusses proposed data center near Garden of the Gods

Raeden held a second community meeting in Colorado Springs to discuss its controversial "Project Taurus" data center, which would replace a former Intel plant. Residents expressed concerns about water usage and noise, while Raeden affirmed plans to mitigate these issues and maintain transparency. The project requires approval from the city's planning commission and city council.

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5/14/2026

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

Second community meeting around proposed AI data center in Colorado Springs happening Thursday$

Raeden, a California-based company, is proposing an AI data center in a former Intel facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The project has generated significant opposition from local residents concerned about power requirements, water usage, and noise from the cooling systems. A second community meeting is being held to address these ongoing concerns.

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5/13/2026

News Clip1:32Gazette Visuals·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Raeden Proposes Data Center in Colorado Springs Amid Resident Concerns

California-based company Raeden plans to construct an AI data center in an old computer chip manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs. Residents in a nearby neighborhood are expressing significant concerns about potential noise, excessive water usage, and high power consumption from the proposed facility. A Raeden co-founder addresses some of these community worries.

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5/10/2026

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

Proposed AI data center in Colorado Springs spurs talk on its merits, amid concerns$

Raeden's proposed Project Taurus, a large AI data center in Colorado Springs, is generating debate among local leaders and residents. While former city officials champion its economic and military benefits, residents voice concerns over water use, power consumption, and potential noise. Community meetings are ongoing as the project progresses through the planning stages.

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QTS

5/9/2026

News ClipDenver Gazette·Denver, Denver County, CO

EDITORIAL: Innovation paves way for Colorado data centers

An editorial from the Denver Gazette argues that new technology is mitigating water concerns for Colorado data centers, as demonstrated by a Raeden project in Colorado Springs. However, Denver City Hall is considering a moratorium on new data center construction due to water use, while the article asserts that the state's energy policy is the real challenge. The piece advocates for a diverse energy portfolio to support data center growth.

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Microsoft

4/9/2026

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

Public meeting focused on proposed data center scheduled tonight in Colorado Springs$

Raeden proposes a 450,000 square-foot data center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within a former Intel plant. A public meeting was held where Raeden's CEO addressed community concerns regarding the project's power and water usage. The facility is expected to consume 50 megawatts of power and use a minimal amount of water via a closed-loop system, potentially creating 40-100 local jobs.

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4/8/2026

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

Community members fired up by proposed AI data center in Colorado Springs$

Residents in Colorado Springs are strongly opposing a proposed AI data center by developer Raeden, raising concerns about its significant water usage, noise pollution, and impact on the local electrical grid. Despite the site being technically zoned for a data center, community members expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of clarity from city leadership and the developer's explanations at a public meeting.

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4/8/2026

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

A data center is being proposed in NW Colorado Springs, neighbors have concerns

A proposed data center in northwest Colorado Springs, known as "Project Taurus" and owned by Raeden, is facing opposition from Chelsea Glen neighborhood residents. Concerns include potential noise pollution, environmental impact, and energy/water usage, drawing comparisons to a previous noisy crypto mining operation at the same site. A town hall meeting is scheduled for residents to address these issues directly with Raeden.

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4/7/2026

News ClipKKTV·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

Colorado Springs city officials to hold neighborhood meeting on proposed data center

Colorado Springs city officials are hosting a neighborhood meeting for public input on a proposed data center, Project Taurus, by tech and real estate company Raeden. Public concerns include potential increases in utility costs from high energy usage, noise pollution, and strain on local water resources. Raeden claims the facility will comply with noise limits and won't use water for cooling.

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4/6/2026

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

EDITORIAL: A winning formula for a Springs data center$

Colorado Springs city officials are praised for approving Raeden's new data center, set to be the state's largest at a former Intel plant. The project boasts minimal water and power usage, contrasting with Denver's proposed moratorium on data center construction due to environmental concerns.

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4/2/2026

News ClipKKTV·Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO

New data center planned in Colorado Springs sparks concerns from community

Raeden, a tech and real estate company, is proposing to build a new data center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, near Garden of the Gods. The project, dubbed "Project Taurus," is sparking concerns among community members regarding potential increases in utility costs, noise pollution, and strain on water resources. A neighborhood meeting is scheduled for April 7th to allow residents to provide input.

electricity environmental water opposition announcement

4/2/2026

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

Large data center may be heading to former computer chip facility in Colorado Springs$

Raeden, a California-based firm, plans to develop a 450,000-square-foot data center in a former Intel facility in Colorado Springs. The project is designed to use 50 megawatts of power and minimal water with an air-cooled system, and a neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for April 7. The article also highlights broader concerns in the Mountain West about data center water and energy use, including a proposed moratorium and ongoing protests in Denver.

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3/28/2026

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

Large data center may be heading to old computer chip facility in Colorado Springs$

A California firm, Raeden, is planning to build a 450,000-square-foot data center in an old Intel facility in Colorado Springs. The proposed data center will use approximately 50 megawatts of power and an air-cooled closed-loop system for minimal water usage. The city is hosting a neighborhood meeting to discuss the project.

announcement electricity water zoning moratorium opposition

3/28/2026

News Clipthenewsherald.com·Gibraltar, Wayne County, MI

Developer: Gibraltar data center could support DTE grid with diesel generators

The Gibraltar City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on data centers after a town hall revealed strong community opposition to Raeden's proposed 100-megawatt facility. Residents raised concerns about air quality, increased electricity bills, and potential impacts on the Humbug Marsh. Raeden, partnered with Bedrock, hopes to convince the council to rescind the moratorium or seek a waiver for their $2 billion project.

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3/18/2026

News ClipPlanet Detroit·Gibraltar, Wayne County, MI

Gibraltar data center could support DTE grid with diesel generators: Developer

A proposed 100-megawatt data center in Gibraltar, Michigan is facing opposition from local residents over concerns about air quality, electricity bills, and impacts on the nearby Humbug Marsh wildlife area. The Gibraltar City Council has passed a one-year moratorium on data center development to give the city time to prepare, but the developer Raeden is hoping to convince the city to rescind the moratorium or grant a waiver to allow the project to proceed.

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3/12/2026

News Clipthenewsherald.com·Gibraltar, Wayne County, MI

Gibraltar passes data center moratorium: Facility proposed at former McLouth Steel site

The city of Gibraltar, Michigan has passed a one-year moratorium on data center development. This comes in response to a proposed 100-megawatt data center project at the former McLouth Steel site by developer Raeden. The city council says the moratorium will allow the planning commission time to establish specific standards for data centers in their zoning ordinances before considering the project.

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3/12/2026