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Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Silicon Ranch data center developments across 2 states, including AL, TN.

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electricity77%

government77%

opposition77%

environmental69%

moratorium54%

zoning46%

legal15%

water8%

News ClipThe Lynchburg Times·Lynchburg, Moore County, TN

Planning Commission debates major subdivision moratorium language before sending it to council

Moore County’s Metro Planning Commission revised draft language for a one-year residential subdivision moratorium and sent it back to the Metro Council for a vote. The commission also advanced proposed data center zoning standards intended to support the county’s existing two-year data center moratorium, including limits on location, height, noise, water use and on-site power generation.

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10/7/2026

News ClipGulf Coast Media·Bay Minette, Baldwin County, AL

Baldwin County Commission approves 180-day moratorium on rezoning, data centers and renewable energy projects$

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on rezoning requests and new data center and renewable energy projects in county-zoned areas. Officials said the pause will allow the county to develop planning tools and prepare for growth, amid opposition to a large Silicon Ranch solar project near Stockton.

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10/6/2026

News ClipYellowhammer News·Prichard, Mobile County, AL

Questions over foreign influence in data center opposition reach Alabama

The Prichard City Council is considering a data center moratorium amidst local opposition to an Edged Energy project. Federal lawmakers have requested investigations into claims that this opposition, and similar campaigns nationwide, are influenced by foreign-linked organizations aiming to undermine U.S. AI infrastructure development. Meanwhile, Alabama's Public Service Commission is reviewing electricity contracts for large-load data centers to ensure they cover their own costs.

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OpenAI Google Meta

7/30/2026

News ClipYellowhammer News·Montgomery, Baldwin County, AL

Building Alabama: The data centers Trump and Tuberville are calling for run on Alabama-built solar

Alabama is actively promoting itself as a hub for data center development, with political leaders advocating for growth despite national security concerns about foreign opposition. The state is adopting new legislation to regulate data center tax abatements and power contracts, exemplified by Meta's Montgomery project which is powered by Alabama-built solar energy.

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Meta

7/28/2026

News Clipmynbc15.com·Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL

Alabama PSC opens review of data center power contracts, sets August comment deadlines

The Alabama Public Service Commission is initiating a new proceeding to develop updated procedures and standards for electric-service contracts with large data centers. This aims to ensure that these contracts cover incremental costs and provide benefits to other Alabama Power customers, reflecting a new public-interest standard under state law Act 610. The move comes amid increasing scrutiny of data center energy demands across the state.

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Meta

7/8/2026

News ClipYellowhammer News·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

Stockton area voters approve zoning – but Baldwin County says it won’t stop new solar farm

Stockton-area voters approved a zoning referendum, initiating a 180-day moratorium on new development in Planning District 3 and allowing for the drafting of new zoning rules. This action is a direct response to a proposed 4,500-acre solar farm by Silicon Ranch, which would supply power to a Meta data center. However, Baldwin County officials state the solar farm project has already secured permits and will proceed despite the vote.

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Meta

7/1/2026

News ClipWKRG·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

Stockton residents vote yes or no on zoning in wake of solar farm development

Stockton, Alabama residents voted to approve the establishment of a zoning commission to manage future growth decisions. This vote was prompted by a proposed 4,500-acre solar farm by Silicon Ranch, intended to power a data center in Montgomery, Alabama. Community members, who felt blindsided by the solar farm project, formed a group called "Stop Solar in Stockton" to push for zoning.

zoning opposition electricity

6/30/2026

News ClipWKRG·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

Silicon Ranch addresses residents concerns for first time over proposed solar farm in Baldwin County

Silicon Ranch met with residents in Baldwin County, Alabama, to address concerns regarding a proposed 4,500-acre solar farm intended to power a Meta Data Center in Montgomery. Residents protested the project's environmental impact and questioned economic benefits, despite an approved zoning vote and Silicon Ranch's reassurances. The Baldwin County Commission confirmed a petition for a referendum will proceed, with an election date to be set within 90 days.

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Meta

4/8/2026

News ClipWKRG·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

Stockton solar farm discussion set: Silicon Ranch to share plans, answer questions

Silicon Ranch is holding a town hall in Bay Minette to discuss its proposed 2,000-acre solar farm in Stockton, Baldwin County, Alabama, which aims to power Meta's data center in Montgomery. The project faces significant community and official opposition due to wetlands concerns, prompting state legislators to introduce bills for a one-year moratorium on new solar facilities.

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Meta

3/26/2026

News ClipYellowhammer News·Stockton, Mobile County, AL

The man who coined ‘America’s Amazon’ says the Stockton solar site is not worth the fight

Environmental journalist Ben Raines commented on the proposed Silicon Ranch solar farm in Stockton, Mobile County, Alabama, which aims to power a Meta data center. He argued the site is not pristine and the solar farm is less destructive than other developments. The project faces strong local opposition, leading to a proposed statewide solar moratorium currently awaiting a full Senate vote.

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Meta

3/20/2026

News ClipHeatmap News·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

How Data Center Fights Are Like Occupy Wall Street$

Silicon Ranch CEO Reagan Farr discusses the growing public backlash against data centers and solar farms, referencing a proposed Alabama bill to potentially ban solar. He highlights a fight over a Silicon Ranch project in Stockton intended to offset power demand from a Meta data center near Montgomery. Farr notes a conflation of issues like AI, Bitcoin, and data centers with clean energy, making permitting more difficult despite economic benefits.

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Meta

3/20/2026

News ClipThe Lynchburg Times·Lynchburg, Moore County, TN

Metro Council directs attorney to address solar farm with legal actions

The Metro Moore County Council voted to direct the county attorney to send a formal letter to LPL Solar, the contractor overseeing the Silicon Ranch solar project, threatening legal action over violations of their agreements with the county. The council cited damage to county roads and environmental concerns, and indicated that further legal action could follow if the company does not come into compliance.

zoning legal

3/17/2026

News Clip2:52NBC 15·Stockton, Baldwin County, AL

Baldwin County residents fight proposed solar farm that will power Meta data center - NBC 15

Residents of Stockton, Alabama are opposing plans by Meta (Facebook's parent company) to build a massive solar farm in their rural community to power a new data center. The solar farm has been approved by the Alabama Public Service Commission, but local residents are concerned about the environmental impact and industrialization of their community.

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Meta

2/5/2026