Sentinel Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 34 clips about Sentinel Data Centers data center developments across 4 states, including ME, PA, IN, NJ.

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News ClipMyChesCo·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

East Whiteland Data Center Faces New Lawsuit Threat

East Whiteland United, a residents’ group, has threatened to sue East Whiteland Township and developers Green Fig and Sentinel Data Centers over the proposed Project Forge data center. The group alleges problems with land-use approvals, water availability, environmental reviews and building-permit changes, but no lawsuit has been filed and existing project approvals remain in place.

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10/22/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Lake County, IN

Lake County Plan Commission tables data center amendment

The Lake County Plan Commission unanimously tabled an amendment that would establish new zoning definitions, approval requirements and operating standards for data centers. The proposed rules would require measures addressing electric capacity, water management, thermal impacts, noise and emergency access, while a zoning consultant reviews the language.

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10/22/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Residents give notice of intent to sue East Whiteland and developer over 1.5 million square foot data center project

East Whiteland residents have notified the township and developers Green Fig and Sentinel Data Centers that they may sue over a previously approved 1.5 million-square-foot data center. The residents allege ordinance, permitting, water-supply, and environmental-review violations, while preliminary construction has already begun and received two stop-work orders.

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10/20/2026

News ClipHoodline·South Brunswick, Mercer County, NJ

South Brunswick Data Center's 12 Diesel Generators Spark Princeton Pushback

Sentinel Data Centers is seeking New Jersey approval to operate 12 diesel backup generators at its 341,000-square-foot data center in South Brunswick near Princeton. Princeton officials, residents and environmental advocates oppose the draft air permit, citing emissions, fuel storage and concerns that the facility could qualify as a major pollution source.

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10/15/2026

News ClipNew Jersey Digest·South Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ

Residents Fight a South Brunswick Data Center's Diesel Generator Plan, Arguing Pollution Estimates Don't Add Up

Residents and Princeton officials are opposing a draft air permit for a 341,000-square-foot data center planned in South Brunswick, arguing that its diesel generators could expose nearby schools, senior housing and a nature preserve to pollution. They want the site classified as a major emissions source, while the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection says the projected health risk is negligible and is reviewing public comments.

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10/15/2026

News ClipTAPinto·NJ

Sentinel Data Center on Rt1 - NJDEP Air Permit does not reflect full Potential to Emit (PTE)

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is holding a public hearing concerning an air permit for the Sentinel Data Center. Concerns have been raised that the permit, as currently defined, does not accurately reflect the full potential for the facility's emissions.

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9/18/2026

News ClipAudacy·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Residents plead with officials to stop construction of data center in East Whiteland Township

Residents in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, are urging local officials to stop construction of a data center by Green Fig and Sentinel Data Centers, primarily due to concerns about water supply and the site's Superfund contamination. The developers have faced two stop-work orders, with the most recent requiring proof of adequate water. While the Board of Supervisors acknowledges residents' concerns, they indicate limited ability to halt the project permanently as it was previously approved in 2024, focusing instead on ensuring compliance with original development terms.

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9/10/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

The controversial East Whiteland data center project has been issued its second stop work order

East Whiteland Township officials have issued a second stop work order for a 1.5 million-square-foot data center project due to insufficient documentation regarding its water supply. This controversial project, located on a Superfund site, has faced significant resident opposition over environmental concerns and water usage. Developers Green Fig LLC and Sentinel Data Centers are attempting to alter the project's design to use air chillers instead of water cooling, but the township has tabled a decision on these proposed changes.

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8/27/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Voters in a Chesco township will be asked whether to expand their board in November amid data center backlash

East Whiteland Township residents in Chester County, Pennsylvania, have successfully petitioned for a November ballot question to expand their Board of Supervisors from three to five members. This initiative stems from significant community backlash against a proposed 1.5 million square-foot data center project, which residents believe was mishandled by the current board. The project's location on a former Superfund site has also raised environmental concerns.

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8/19/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

East Whiteland officials allow work to resume on data center planned for Superfund site

East Whiteland Township officials have allowed work to resume on a 1.5 million-square-foot data center on a former Superfund site, after a temporary halt for review of soil and health safety plans. The permit includes strict conditions for soil monitoring and dust control. However, the project's revised scope, particularly regarding water usage, remains an open question, with a decision tabled until an August meeting amid continued community opposition.

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7/30/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

Chester County Data Center on Superfund Site Raises Environmental and Safety Concerns

Residents in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, are raising significant safety concerns about a proposed 1.5 million-square-foot data center being built on a former Superfund site. Construction has started but faced a stop-work order due to environmental impact concerns, and the township recently tabled a decision on amended plans. The site remains on the EPA's National Priorities List due to ongoing contamination.

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7/27/2026

News ClipInquirer.com·East Whiteland, Chester County, PA

East Whiteland Supervisors Table Data Center Project Changes Amid Resident Opposition

Developers of a proposed data center project in East Whiteland, PA, are seeking further changes, including eliminating water cooling and reducing the building size, after preliminary construction has begun. The East Whiteland Board of Supervisors tabled a vote on the cooling system changes amidst continued opposition from residents concerned about the project's environmental impact on a Superfund site. The developers argue the changes would conserve water.

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7/9/2026

News ClipThe Portland Press Herald·ME

Would Maine’s next governor sign a moratorium on new data centers?

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill to enact a statewide moratorium on data center development, initially citing a specific project in Jay that later lost developer support. Now, leading gubernatorial candidates for 2026 are expressing support for such a moratorium, citing concerns over environmental impacts, electricity consumption, and water usage. Meanwhile, some local communities, like Sanford, have already enacted their own temporary moratoriums.

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6/30/2026

News ClipThe Boston Globe·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Jay, Maine Data Center Project Delayed Amidst Opposition, Legislative Concerns

A proposed $550 million data center project in Jay, Maine, intended to revitalize the town's economy after a paper mill closure, has been put on hold. The delay is attributed to Sentinel Data Centers' concerns about potential anti-data center legislation, despite Governor Janet Mills having vetoed a statewide moratorium bill. Opposition to data centers, fueled by fears of AI, is hindering economic recovery efforts in rural Maine.

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6/27/2026

News ClipWLUK·Jay, Franklin County, ME

As AI fuels a data center boom, communities across America are pushing back

Communities nationwide are increasingly pushing back against the rapid development of AI-fueled data centers due to concerns about energy demands, water usage, noise, and community character. In Maine, a proposed statewide moratorium on data center development was vetoed by Governor Janet Mills, and a specific project in Jay by Sentinel Data Centers was ultimately withdrawn due to public scrutiny. This mirrors a broader trend of local opposition and proposed moratoriums across the U.S.

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6/22/2026

News Clip2:04WMTW-TV·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Jay data center derailed: Town manager disappointed by developer's decision to back out of project

Sentinel Data Centers has withdrawn plans for a data center at the former Androscoggin Mill in Jay, Maine, jeopardizing hundreds of jobs. This decision follows a gubernatorial veto of a statewide data center moratorium and concerns about potential future bans and high energy usage.

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6/16/2026

News Clip1:17WMTW-TV·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Town leaders react to sidelined data center project in Jay

Officials in Jay, Maine, are reacting after Sentinel Data Centers withdrew plans to build a facility at the old Androscoggin Mill site. The company's decision follows concerns about high energy usage and environmental impacts, and the passage of a temporary statewide moratorium on data center construction, which was later vetoed by Governor Janet Mills. Local municipalities are now reportedly passing their own moratoriums.

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6/16/2026

News Clip1:53NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Data center in Jay put on pause after developers withdraw

The planned AI-powered data center project at the former Androscoggin mill site in Jay, Maine, is on hold after Sentinel Data Centers withdrew. Town officials are now seeking other companies to take over the development. This comes after Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill for a statewide data center moratorium that did not include an exemption for the Jay project.

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6/13/2026

News Clip1:58NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Data center in Jay halts over company withdrawal

A data center project in Jay, Maine, has been halted following the withdrawal of Sentinel Data Centers. Republican Rep. Sheila Lyman is reportedly investigating the reasons behind the company's decision to pull out of the project.

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6/12/2026

News Clip2:10NEWS CENTER Maine·Jay, Franklin County, ME

Plan to turn Jay mill into data center on hold

Plans to redevelop the former Androscoggin mill site in Jay, Maine, into an AI-powered data center are on hold as Sentinel Data Centers has backed out. This development follows a state-level moratorium bill on new data centers, which was vetoed by Governor Janet Mills and subsequently failed to be overridden by lawmakers. Town officials are now looking into other interested parties for the site.

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6/12/2026