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Data Center Signal is tracking 15 clips about Scale Microgrids data center developments across 1 states, including MO.

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government80%

opposition73%

water60%

environmental60%

electricity53%

announcement40%

moratorium33%

zoning7%

News ClipNorthwest Missourian·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Council hears more concerns about AI data center, potential city water usage | News | nwmissourinews.com

Nodaway County residents raised concerns at a Maryville City Council meeting about the proposed White Cloud Acres data center and its potential water usage. Residents criticized existing feasibility studies and called for a more comprehensive impact study. The city council approved a contract amendment for an impact study on how the data center and power plant would affect Maryville's water supply.

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8/26/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Commission reviews health report related to data center

The Nodaway County Health Center presented a report to the Nodaway County Commission, estimating hundreds of thousands of dollars in health-related costs from the proposed White Cloud Generating natural gas power plant, which would be co-located with a data center. The report focused on air pollution from the power plant and noise effects on livestock, topics frequently raised by residents concerned about the data center project. Despite the report, the highly interpretable data is not expected to significantly sway opinions on the divisive project.

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8/20/2026

News Clipmaryvilleforum.com·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Construction permit details data center power plant operations

White Cloud Generating, a subsidiary of Scale Microgrids, filed a construction permit with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for a 600-megawatt natural gas power plant. This facility will power the White Cloud Acres data center project near Maryville, Missouri, and its operations are anticipated to be variable, typically running 2 to 4 hours per day. The permit application details the plant's maximum potential to emit, ensuring compliance with emission limits even at full capacity.

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7/30/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Data center development agreement with county attorney

The Nodaway County Commission is reviewing a draft development agreement from Scale Microgrids for the White Cloud Acres data center project in Maryville, Missouri. Commissioners are awaiting legal review of the agreement, which will include details on tax incentives and could incorporate moratorium language regarding project design, water, and electricity usage. Local opposition to the proposed data center continues to grow.

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7/1/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

City to commission impact study on data center water usage

The city of Maryville, Missouri, plans to commission an impact study to analyze the potential effects of water usage by the proposed White Cloud Acres data center project. This decision follows significant public opposition during a City Council meeting, where residents voiced concerns. Mayor John McBride supports a joint town hall for officials and residents to discuss the project.

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6/30/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

PWSD No. 1 releases draft study on data center water

Nodaway County Public Water Supply District No. 1 (PWSD No. 1) released a draft feasibility study outlining water options for the White Cloud Acres data center project in Maryville, Missouri. The study, conducted by Lamp Rynearson and overseen by White Cloud Engineering and Construction, details the water requirements for cooling the hyperscale facility and its planned natural gas power plant. Scale Microgrids is the data center developer involved in the project.

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6/25/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Maryville City Council Faces Criticism Over Closed-Door Data Center Discussions

The Maryville Forum's editorial criticizes the Maryville City Council for its lack of transparency regarding the White Cloud Acres data center project, which has sparked widespread community opposition. Residents feel excluded from decisions that will have generational consequences, particularly concerning water resources, while the council held closed-door discussions potentially violating state law. The editorial urges elected officials to prioritize open governance and public accountability.

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6/25/2026

News ClipNorthwest Missourian·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Nodaway County Residents, Maryville Mayor Express Concerns Over Proposed AI Data Center

Residents and local officials in Nodaway County, Missouri, are actively opposing a proposed $6.3 billion AI data center, 'White Cloud Acres', by Scale Microgrids, citing major concerns over water usage, noise, light pollution, and potential PFAS contamination. The Maryville City Council has already enacted a moratorium on large industrial builds within city limits, while the Nodaway County Commission is exploring options for a county-wide moratorium and regulations on data center development.

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6/22/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Nodaway County considers moratorium on data center development

An editorial from The Maryville Forum advocates for a countywide moratorium on data center development in Nodaway County, Missouri. It discusses the White Cloud Acres data center project by Scale Microgrids, which is projected to generate over $1.1 billion in tax revenues over 35 years. The editorial argues that local officials need more time to evaluate the project's long-term impacts and plan how to best utilize potential revenues to address critical community issues such as population decline, affordable housing, and childcare.

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6/18/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Residents ask PWSD No. 1 to refuse water for data center

Residents in Maryville, Missouri, urged the Nodaway County Public Water Supply District No. 1 Board of Directors to deny water to the proposed White Cloud Acres data center project. The board informed attendees that a feasibility study on water sources for the project would soon be released.

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6/16/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Nodaway County to hear data center moratorium options

Nodaway County, Missouri, is awaiting legal options from its attorney regarding a proposed moratorium on data center development. This comes as Scale Microgrids, the developer of the White Cloud Acres data center, held an open house.

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6/16/2026

News ClipNorthwest Missourian·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Residents rally against proposed AI data center, protesters call for bipartisan collaboration

Residents in Maryville, Missouri, are actively protesting a proposed $6.3 billion AI data center by Scale Microgrids, forming a coalition called 'Nodaway Says No'. Concerns center on water usage, environmental impacts, noise, light pollution, and the use of farmland. Protesters are urging the Nodaway County Commission to enact a moratorium on data center development.

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6/14/2026

News Clip1:47KQ2·Nodaway County, MO

Nodaway County Commissioners to hold meeting with Scale Microgrids about proposed data center

Nodaway County Commissioners and residents met with Scale Microgrids to discuss a proposed hyperscale AI data center, White Cloud Acres, near Maryville. Residents voiced concerns about utilities, environmental impacts, health, and water usage, despite the company's plans for reclaimed water. Many attendees expressed dissatisfaction with the meeting's format, citing a lack of transparency.

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6/9/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

Scale Microgrids answers power, water questions at open house

Scale Microgrids hosted an open house in Maryville, Missouri, to address public questions about its proposed White Cloud Acres data center project. The primary public concern was the facility's water usage, which the company addressed by explaining its closed-loop cooling system would use treated wastewater sourced from the city. The event saw hundreds of community members attend, with a second opposition meeting also taking place.

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6/4/2026

News ClipThe Maryville Forum·Maryville, Nodaway County, MO

County pressing data center developer for public meeting

Nodaway County Commissioners are pushing Scale Microgrids, the developer of a potential AI data center, to hold an informational public meeting. This comes after the commission received numerous inquiries from the community about the project. Scale Microgrids is expected to decide on the project's future by June.

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4/30/2026