Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Stantec data center developments across 2 states, including IA, TX.
An environmental group, Save Our Springs Alliance, has sued the City of Austin for allegedly over-redacting water usage records related to a proposed Tesla data center. This lawsuit comes as the Austin City Council is considering a ban on large- and hyperscale data centers within city limits, citing mounting opposition to the industry.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved an 18-month moratorium on new applications to rezone unincorporated county property for large-scale data centers. This decision followed nearly three hours of public comment and debate, driven by concerns over environmental impacts, electricity demand, water usage, and the rapid growth of data center projects in the county. The moratorium aims to allow time for regional water data gathering, updating the county's comprehensive plan, and reviewing existing ordinances.