Data Center Signal is tracking 28 clips about Skybox Datacenters data center developments across 3 states, including TX, WY, IL.
A public forum in the Sherman area discussed noise and water-use concerns related to Skybox Datacenters. The available article provides no further details about project approvals, opposition outcomes, or government actions.
Skybox Datacenters presented updates to the Wichita Falls City Council about its proposed data center campus at the Wichita Falls Business Park. Chief Development Officer Haynes Strader addressed community concerns about water use, electricity demand, grid reliability and the project's economic and national security benefits.
Skybox Datacenters received approval from the Hutto City Council to rezone a 140-acre parcel in the Hutto Megasite for a data center and power station. The approval includes requirements for closed-loop cooling, compliance with Hutto land development codes, and payment of local sales taxes, while power availability remains a challenge tied to ERCOT conditions.
The Cheyenne City Council approved annexation and rezoning for the 1,198-acre Cox Ranch property west of the city, clearing the way for a data center campus planned by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group. Residents and two council members opposed the actions, citing inadequate data center regulations and concerns about the development process.
A Cheyenne City Council committee advanced plans for the Cox Ranch property, which includes a proposed data center campus by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group. The committee approved annexation and rezoning measures, which will now move to the full City Council for final consideration.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the annexation and rezoning of Cox Ranch for a data center project by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group, passing three items on a second reading despite significant resident opposition. Residents voiced concerns about noise, water use, and traffic impacts from the proposed data center campus. The project now moves to a final vote at an upcoming council meeting.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the proposed Cox Ranch data center project by Skybox Datacenters and ViaWest Group, passing the annexation and rezoning items on second reading despite vocal opposition from residents. Concerns primarily centered on noise, lighting, water usage, and the rapid pace of development. A final vote is scheduled for September 28.
The Cheyenne City Council advanced the annexation and rezoning of the Cox Ranch property for a data center campus, despite significant opposition from nearby residents. Residents expressed concerns about noise, lighting, water use, wildlife, and traffic from existing and proposed data centers. Developers defended the project, citing community engagement and efforts to mitigate environmental impacts.
Developers from ViaWest Group and Skybox Datacenters presented their proposed Cox Ranch data center project to the Cheyenne City Council, outlining plans for the 1,200-acre site. The project involves two to three data center buildings using closed-loop cooling and is still pending necessary city approvals, with construction anticipated to take five to seven years after groundbreaking.
Developers ViaWest Group and Skybox Datacenters provided an update to the Cheyenne City Council on their proposed Cox Ranch data center project, discussing ongoing community engagement, water usage plans, and infrastructure commitments. The project requires further city approvals, including a postponed annexation decision, before construction can begin. Developers also presented a document outlining their community commitments in response to council and community concerns.
Texas lawmakers are scrutinizing data center water and power usage, considering new regulations and the potential elimination of state tax exemptions. A House State Affairs Committee hearing in Austin addressed concerns about the industry's impact on state resources and local control. State officials and data center developers testified, with calls for greater transparency and changes to utility cost-allocation programs.
A forum in Wichita Falls, Texas, brought together community members and Democratic candidates to discuss significant concerns regarding data center developments, particularly the Skybox Data Center. Residents and candidates voiced strong opposition, citing potential negative environmental impacts from high water and electricity usage, and socio-economic issues like housing crises and a lack of promised jobs. They also criticized current officials for a lack of transparency and encouraged public awareness before upcoming elections.
Several major data center companies, including Skybox Datacenters, Digital Realty, and MARA, have agreed to comply with new Texas standards aimed at protecting the state's electric grid, water resources, and residential ratepayers. These standards require developers to pay for infrastructure, detail on-site power generation, identify water usage and conservation methods, and mitigate community impacts. One company, Diode, has already abandoned a project in Henderson County due to inability to meet these new requirements.
A recall effort against San Angelo Mayor Tom Thompson, launched by an anti-data center group led by Richard Summers, failed to gather enough signatures. The coalition alleged a lack of transparency during negotiations to sell city-owned land to Emergent/Skybox Datacenters for a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center. Despite this setback, the group is continuing separate recall efforts against other city council members, indicating ongoing opposition to data center development in the area.
The San Angelo City Council unanimously adopted new water use regulations for data centers, requiring closed-loop cooling systems and limiting initial water fill. This decision follows strong public opposition and recall efforts against council members. The city will now enter negotiations with Skybox Datacenters and Emergent Data Centers for a proposed campus.
The San Angelo City Council is set to discuss new rules and potential zoning changes concerning the Skybox Data Center. This discussion will focus on regulations affecting the data center's operations and development within the city.
The San Angelo City Council approved a wastewater discharge ordinance for future data centers, voting 5-1. However, a decision on a separate water use ordinance for these facilities was tabled until a future meeting due to a potential tie vote. Residents voiced opposition to both the proposed water use regulations and the Skybox Data Center project.
The San Angelo City Council approved new wastewater discharge regulations for future data centers, which are described as some of the nation's strictest. However, a proposed water-use ordinance was tabled due to a tie vote. Residents expressed opposition to both the regulations and a potential data center development involving Skybox Datacenters and Emergent Data Centers.
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi claims that data centers in Cook County, particularly in Elk Grove Village, are undervalued and under-taxed, shifting a higher property tax burden onto homeowners. Local officials, including Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson, dispute these claims, defending the use of tax incentives for data center development. The debate, which also touches on electricity use and environmental concerns, will be addressed in upcoming town hall meetings in Elk Grove Village and Des Plaines.
New research from the University of Texas at Austin warns that data center water usage in Texas could dramatically increase, potentially consuming 3% to 9% of the state's total water by 2040. This projection comes amidst ongoing drought conditions and growing concerns over Texas' water supply, highlighted by developments like the Skybox Power Campus in Hutto.