Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Sequitor Edge data center developments across 2 states, including SD, NE.
Rapid City officials are considering regulations that would limit power and water use, noise and setbacks for future data centers. More than 150 residents attended a public meeting, while Sequitor Edge advances plans for a proposed $52 million facility in south Rapid City.
Rapid City is considering amendments to a data center ordinance that would bar hyperscale data centers and give the city more oversight. A vote on these proposed changes has been delayed to November due to concerns about overregulation. The developer of an already planned data center, Sequitor Edge, has indicated they might withdraw if the amendments pass.
Rapid City residents are raising concerns about a proposed data center from Nebraska-based Sequitor Edge, demanding greater public oversight and a conditional use permit process. Residents expressed frustration during a city Legal and Finance Committee meeting, advocating for their right to public hearings on the project. No action was taken by city council members regarding the residents' comments.
More than half of South Dakota is experiencing drought. The planned Sequitor Edge data center in Rapid City is addressing these water challenges by implementing a closed-loop cooling system, designed to use significantly less water than traditional data centers and even local households.
A proposed Sequitor Edge data center in Rapid City, South Dakota, is highlighted for its water-efficient closed-loop cooling system amidst ongoing drought conditions. City officials affirm that Rapid City's water infrastructure is prepared for future growth, including the data center's planned water usage of 65,000 gallons initially and 110,000 gallons annually for operations. This usage is significantly lower than traditional data centers and less than two average households.
A proposed data center by Sequitor Edge in Rapid City is expected to address drought challenges in the region. The project is positioned as a solution to concerns related to water usage in an area affected by drought and heat.
A new 15-megawatt data center by Sequitor Edge is planned for Rapid City, South Dakota, amidst a significant drought straining the regional power grid. Black Hills Energy, the utility provider, states it has the capacity to meet the increased demand, citing its experience with other large data center customers and its long-term planning. Sequitor Edge claims its facility will be highly energy-efficient.
Residents in Kearney, Nebraska are organizing opposition to a new data center being built by Sequitor Edge, citing concerns over noise and energy consumption. An online petition is circulating, and residents plan to voice their concerns at an upcoming city council meeting, requesting updates to city noise codes and release of the development agreement. The data center, located at the Tech oNE Crossing development, is scheduled to open in 2027.