Data Center Signal is tracking 25 clips about Starwood Digital Ventures data center developments across 6 states, including DE, VA, WV, NE, NM.
A second data center project, Project Tamarack by Starwood Digital Ventures, has been announced for Mason County, West Virginia, with a $12 billion investment. The announcement by Governor Patrick Morrisey surprised local residents and an advocacy group, who claim the state approved the project without public knowledge or input, leading to widespread shock and opposition.
Starwood Digital Ventures announced plans for a second data center in West Columbia, Mason County, West Virginia. CEO Anthony Balestieri described the project as "community-conscious" during an announcement at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced two significant data center developments in Mason County: Project Tamarack by Starwood Digital Ventures and Monarch Compute Campus by Nscale. These projects represent billions in investment and emphasize minimal water use through closed-loop cooling systems and developer-funded infrastructure to protect ratepayers from increased electricity costs. The Nscale project also includes a $45 billion deal with Anthropic.
President Donald Trump has weighed in on the data center debate, defending their development as critical for America's future, a stance that has ignited further opposition among residents. A proposed data center project in Fairfax County, near Alexandria, is facing local opposition due to its proximity to homes and the need for approval for an electrical substation. The Fairfax County Planning Commission has postponed its decision on the substation until December 2nd, allowing more time for public input.
Kearney Planning Commission has approved the first steps, including a conditional use permit and rezoning, for Project Horizon, a data center development by Mara and Starwood Digital Ventures. Residents expressed concerns about water use, noise, and electricity, prompting the city to propose new data center regulations. The project will now proceed to the Kearney City Council for further consideration.
Residents near Alexandria, Virginia, are intensifying their fight against a proposed data center in Fairfax County, shifting their focus to the power substation required to operate it. Despite the data center's zoning approval, community groups and local officials are urging Fairfax County to deny Dominion Energy's substation application, with a public hearing scheduled for September 24th.
MARA Holdings Inc. appointed new directors with expertise in power markets and data center construction as it expands into AI and high-performance computing, including a proposed campus in Matagorda County, Texas. This expansion involves acquiring over 1,200 acres and securing up to 2 gigawatts of grid capacity for a large digital infrastructure campus. The company also has plans for an acquisition in Ohio to further its digital infrastructure strategy.
A proposed data center and its associated electrical substation are facing significant local opposition in Fairfax County, Virginia, specifically on Edsel Road near the Alexandria border. Residents are concerned about noise, decreased home values, and the project's proximity to residential areas. While state regulators approved the substation, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Land Use Committee still need to grant local approval, which residents are urging them to deny.
Oracle and BorderPlex Digital Assets' Project Jupiter data center in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, will now use Bloom Energy fuel cells, replacing previously planned natural gas and diesel power. This change addresses environmental concerns regarding air emissions and water consumption, significantly reducing NOx and using negligible water. Meanwhile, Project Washington developers are appealing a decision from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control that denied the use of diesel generators.
A new analysis by Siemens Energy for the State of Delaware indicates that a doubling of energy demand by 2029 due to new data centers could increase wholesale electricity prices by over 80%. This has led to a proposed large-load "tariff" for energy-intensive facilities, while a DNREC ruling restricting data centers near the shoreline is likely to be appealed.
Delaware is grappling with an influx of new data center proposals, prompting the state to examine the experiences of Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley, particularly Loudoun County, for insights into both economic benefits and environmental/quality-of-life impacts. Debates in Delaware center on potential economic gains versus concerns about energy demands, environmental degradation, and community disruption from these electricity-intensive facilities. No proposed data centers in northern Delaware have yet secured all necessary approvals.
The DNREC’s Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board affirmed a decision to prohibit Starwood Digital Ventures from building a data center in Delaware's coastal zone. The board classified the project as "heavy industry," which is not allowed under the state’s Coastal Zone Act due to potential environmental impacts and massive power consumption. Starwood plans to appeal the decision to Delaware’s Superior Court.
A state board in Delaware unanimously upheld a decision denying the Project Washington data center, citing its non-compliance with the Coastal Zone Act due to its proposed 516 backup diesel generators. This ruling, a major setback for developer Starwood Digital Ventures, will likely be appealed to higher courts by the company. Environmental groups, such as Sierra Club Delaware, celebrated the decision.
Starwood Digital Ventures is appealing a DNREC ruling that classified its proposed 580-acre data center in New Castle County, Delaware, as "heavy industrial use," which is prohibited by the Coastal Zone Act. During appeal hearings, Starwood argued its data center with 500+ diesel generators does not fit this classification and highlighted its economic benefits. The hearing will continue with counterarguments and public comment before a board decision.
An appeal regarding Starwood Digital Ventures' proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City will be heard by a state board. The project was previously denied approval under the Coastal Zone Act, prompting the appeal. This comes as New Castle County recently approved new regulations for data centers.
Starwood Digital Ventures is appealing the denial of its Delaware City data center project, dubbed Project Washington, after state environmental regulators ruled that half of the plan is not allowed due to its proposed use of 516 diesel generators. The appeal process is expected to be lengthy, and if successful, the project would be exempt from new data center regulations recently enacted by New Castle County.
New Castle County in Delaware has enacted new data center regulations that include buffer zones, energy-efficient generators, and closed-loop cooling systems, aiming to address environmental and resource concerns. However, a major proposed data center by Starwood Digital Ventures near Delaware City is exempt from these county rules and is currently appealing a state ruling that half of its plan violates the Coastal Zone Act.
New data center regulations have been signed into law in New Castle County, Delaware, requiring buffer zones, energy-efficient generators, and closed-loop cooling systems. However, these new rules will not apply to an existing controversial proposal near Delaware City from Starwood Digital Ventures, which instead faces an appeal against a state Coastal Zone Act ruling.
Delaware is debating whether to allow large data centers to operate in the state and how to regulate them. Recent hearings have seen defenders argue data centers are inevitable and bring economic benefits, while critics say they risk higher electricity bills, environmental damage, and minimal local employment. Legislation has been proposed to give the Public Service Commission more authority over data center approvals and tariffs.
New Castle County, Delaware has passed new zoning regulations for data centers, establishing rules around buffers, noise, and lighting. The regulations were sparked by a proposal for a large data center project from Starwood Digital Ventures, and were debated for several months before being passed. The regulations are not retroactive to cover other projects already in the works.