Starwood Digital Ventures

Data Center Signal is tracking 31 clips about Starwood Digital Ventures data center developments across 6 states, including DE, WV, VA, NE, NM.

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News ClipWest Virginia Explorer·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

West Virginia agriculture commissioner warns data centers could threaten valuable farmland

West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is urging data center developers to avoid productive farmland in Mason County and to route related transmission lines through existing utility corridors when possible. The proposed Monarch Compute Campus and Tamarack Data Center could bring major investment and tax revenue, but officials are weighing potential effects on farmland, agricultural operations, water, and the electric grid.

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10/22/2026

News Clipherald-dispatch.com·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

West Virginia permit filings detail environmental impacts of two Mason County data center projects

West Virginia environmental filings indicate that two planned data center projects in Mason County could cause substantial air, water, wetland and stream impacts. The Nscale-affiliated Monarch Cloud Campus has already received multiple violations for erosion, sediment and stormwater failures, while public hearings on its air and water permits are expected to draw opposition.

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10/21/2026

News ClipCharleston Gazette-Mail·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

DEP Documents Forecast Significant Environmental Impacts From Mason County Data Center Projects

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection documents forecast significant environmental impacts from two planned data center projects in Mason County. Construction at the Monarch Compute Campus near Point Pleasant has already caused runoff, flooding, pollution and erosion-control failures, while upcoming DEP permit meetings are expected to intensify opposition.

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10/17/2026

News ClipThe Alexandria Brief·Fairfax County, VA

Spanberger would end by-right data centers. The one at Alexandria's edge already is one.

Governor Abigail Spanberger introduced a data center accountability framework and signed an executive order to immediately implement some measures, including banning non-disclosure agreements. The framework aims to end by-right data center approvals for projects over 25 megawatts and proposes legislative changes. This initiative does not affect Starwood Capital Group's Plaza 500 project in Fairfax County, which was approved by right and faces strong local opposition regarding its proposed Dominion Energy substation.

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9/18/2026

News ClipMountain State Spotlight·Point Pleasant, Mason County, WV

Morrisey’s data center plan promises communities a voice in the process. Locals say they’re still shut out.

West Virginia's Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled a 20-year plan for data center development, promising local community involvement and protections. However, local officials in Mason County and residents across the state express frustration, stating they lack control over data center placement and are often excluded from project decisions. Existing state law has also stripped local communities of oversight, despite specific projects like Nscale's Monarch data center and a new Starwood Digital Ventures project moving forward.

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9/13/2026

News Clip1:56WCHS-TV·WV

West Virginia communities unite over data center concerns

West Virginia communities are organizing the Data Center Accountability Project to demand greater transparency and community involvement in data center developments across the state. This initiative comes amidst growing opposition to proposed hyperscale data centers, including a recently announced project by Starwood Digital Ventures in Mason County. Advocates are calling for a holistic assessment of these projects beyond just their financial impacts.

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9/11/2026

News Clip2:27WSAZ NewsChannel 3·Mason County, WV

Mason County residents react to data center announcement

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.

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9/5/2026

News Clip1:30WOWK 13 News·West Columbia, Mason County, WV

Second Mason Co. data center will land in West Columbia

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.

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9/4/2026

News ClipWest Virginia Public Broadcasting·Mason County, WV

Second Certified Data Center Announced For Mason County

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.

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Anthropic

9/3/2026

News Clip2:25WUSA9·VA

Trump's comments shake up data center debate

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.

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9/1/2026

News ClipKHGI·Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Kearney OKs first step to bring data center to town

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.

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8/21/2026

News Clip3:10WUSA9·Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA

Alexandria residents find a new way to push back against a proposed data center

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.

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8/10/2026

News ClipThe Bay City Tribune·Matagorda County, TX

MARA adds energy, data center leaders for Matagorda expansion

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.

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8/4/2026

News Clip3:05ABC 7 News - WJLA·Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA

Data center developers are eyeing a potential location in one of DC's closest suburbs

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.

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7/29/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·Doña Ana County, NM

Bloom fuel cells to power mega data center in New Mexico

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.

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Oracle

5/13/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

Report: Data centers could cause wholesale electricity price spikes in Delaware

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.

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4/24/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Lessons for Delaware’s future found in Virginia’s Data Center Alley

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.

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Digital Realty

4/9/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·New Castle County, DE

DNREC board affirms decisio to prohibit Starwood Digital data center in coastal zone

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.

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3/27/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Delaware City data center environmental denial upheld by state board

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.

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3/27/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·New Castle County, DE

Starwood Digital Ventures makes its case to overturn Coastal Zone ruling against its data center plan

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.

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3/25/2026