Rainbow Energy Center

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Rainbow Energy Center data center developments across 1 states, including ND.

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News Cliproundupweb.com·Ellendale, Dickey County, ND

North Dakota Officials Tout Data Center Benefits for Tax Base, Population Growth

Officials from North Dakota and data center companies highlighted the economic benefits of data centers, such as increased tax bases and population growth, during a panel discussion. They also addressed public concerns regarding the size, noise, and water usage of these facilities. The city of Ellendale's experience with Applied Digital was presented as a positive example of community partnership and economic development.

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Applied Digital

9/29/2026

News ClipNews Dakota·Bismarck, Burleigh County, ND

Officials Tout the Benefits of Data Centers in North Dakota

During a panel discussion at the Lignite Energy Council’s annual conference in Bismarck, officials and company representatives highlighted data centers' benefits to North Dakota communities, citing property tax growth and population increase. They also addressed public scrutiny regarding environmental concerns and operational impacts, advocating for strong partnerships between communities and developers. The discussion used Applied Digital's campus near Ellendale as a key example.

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Applied Digital

9/11/2026

News ClipInForum·Mercer County, ND

North Dakota Data Center Development Critiqued in Opinion Piece

The letter to the editor criticizes a column by Rob Port for overlooking critical issues related to data center development in North Dakota, arguing that large projects like those by NextEra and Applied Digital consume excessive resources and are poorly located. Author Signe Snortland advocates for stricter zoning to place data centers in industrial areas and urges the North Dakota Legislature to enact strong ordinances and rescind tax exemptions for these facilities.

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Applied Digital

7/6/2026