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Data Center Signal is tracking 41 clips about Raeden data center developments across 3 states, including CO, MI, CA.

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electricity78%

environmental78%

zoning78%

water76%

government59%

moratorium44%

announcement27%

legal17%

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.

zoning opposition environmental electricity water moratorium government

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

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

Project Taurus / Planning Commission public meeting: Live updates on proposed Colorado Springs data center$

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission is holding a public meeting to consider a proposal by California-based Raeden to build a 50-megawatt data center. The project, dubbed Project Taurus, has generated significant opposition from residents concerned about water, power use, noise, and environmental impacts. A vote by the Commission is expected, with potential for further appeal to the City Council.

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7/23/2026

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

Colorado Springs data center opponent indicted amid appeals process$

Katie Kloth, a resident who appealed the administrative approval of the Project Taurus data center in Colorado Springs due to water usage concerns, was recently indicted by a federal grand jury in Georgia for her role in 2022 "Cop City" protests in Atlanta. Her appeal against the data center, unrelated to the indictment, is set to be heard by the Colorado Springs Planning Commission on July 23.

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7/13/2026

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

How a 14-year-old joined the fight against the Project Taurus data center$

A 14-year-old in Colorado Springs, Kyle McGuffey, has become deeply involved in the opposition to Project Taurus, a proposed data center by Raeden. He filed public record requests that revealed potential power demands several times higher than what the company initially proposed. These findings are now being used by opposition groups in their appeals against the project's development plan.

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7/12/2026

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

Colorado Springs sets location, ground rules for data center hearing at Planning Commission$

The Colorado Springs Planning Commission is holding a special appeal hearing on July 23 for the proposed Project Taurus data center by Raeden. Five appeals have been filed by residents challenging the project over concerns about power, water, and noise levels. The commission will establish ground rules for the all-day deliberation before voting.

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7/2/2026

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

Five Project Taurus data center appeals meet requirements, city says$

Five appeals challenging the city planning staff's approval of the Project Taurus AI data center in Colorado Springs have met the requirements to proceed. Residents and groups cite concerns about electricity and water use, environmental impacts, noise, and the project's scale. The appeals will be heard by the Planning Commission, with a potential further appeal to the City Council.

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6/24/2026

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

Five data center appeals complete as opponents rally at City Hall

Five of six appeals challenging the approval of a data center project on Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs have been deemed complete and will proceed to the city's Planning Commission. Opponents, including the group No Data Center COS, rallied at City Hall, citing concerns about power infrastructure, water usage, and noise. Developer Raeden maintains the project complies with all city code and zoning requirements.

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6/24/2026

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

All Project Taurus data center appeals meet requirements$

Five appeals challenging the Project Taurus AI data center in Colorado Springs, proposed by Raeden, have met the requirements to advance. The appeals contest the city planning staff's approval of the development plan, citing concerns over electricity, water use, environmental impacts, noise, and drought restrictions. The appeals will now proceed to the city's Planning Commission, with a likely further appeal to the City Council.

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6/23/2026

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

What’s ahead in long process after data center gains first approval in Colorado Springs?$

Project Taurus, an AI data center in Colorado Springs, received administrative approval from city planning staff, but faces potential appeals from residents concerned about noise, power, and water usage. The approval is the first step in a lengthy process, with a deadline for appeals by June 22, which could lead to hearings by the Planning Commission and then the City Council for a final decision.

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6/17/2026