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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

News ClipDelaware Business Times·Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Starwood Digital Ventures appeal to be heard

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.

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3/23/2026

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

Get Involved: data center appeal, opioid settlement funds, budgets unveiled, more

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.

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3/21/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Now·Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

New data center regulations go into effect, but not for Delaware City proposal

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.

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3/19/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

New data center regulations go into effect, but not for Del. City proposal

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.

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3/19/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·New Castle County, DE

The state of data center debate in Delaware

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.

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3/13/2026

News ClipWHYY·New Castle County, DE

‘A modest start’: New Castle County passes zoning rules for regulating massive data centers

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.

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3/11/2026

News ClipDelaware Public Media·New Castle County, DE

New Castle County Council unanimously approves data center regulations after hours-long meeting

The New Castle County Council in Delaware unanimously approved new data center regulations after a lengthy public meeting. The regulations include a 1,000-foot buffer zone between data centers and residential areas, restrictions on cooling systems, and requirements for landscaping. The vote came after several months of debate, with some councilmembers concerned the regulations could hurt economic development. However, the regulations exempt an existing data center project by Starwood Digital Ventures that is facing separate permitting issues with the state environmental agency.

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3/11/2026

News ClipWHYY·New Castle County, DE

How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year

A proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City, Delaware, by Starwood Digital Ventures would use a massive amount of water, up to 20 million gallons per year, according to regulators. The data center project has faced opposition due to concerns over its water usage and impact on the power grid.

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2/10/2026

News ClipWHYY·Delaware City, New Castle County, DE

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

A proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center in Delaware City, Delaware has hit a major setback after the state's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) said the project's design is not permitted under the state's Coastal Zone Act. The agency cited concerns over the project's large number of diesel generators and a tank farm larger than 5 acres, which it said are not compatible with the state's environmental regulations. Environmentalists are calling the decision a "monumental win" for residents and the environment.

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2/5/2026

News ClipSpotlight Delaware·New Castle County, DE

Delaware City data center faces major setback after environmental denial

A proposed data center near Delaware City, Delaware has faced a major setback after the state's environmental agency ruled that the project is not allowed under the state's Coastal Zone Act, primarily due to concerns over the large number of diesel generators and fuel storage required. The developer, Starwood Digital Ventures, has until February 18 to appeal the decision. Local officials have expressed support for the agency's decision, citing the potential environmental impacts of the project.

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2/4/2026

News ClipDelaware Business Times·New Castle County, DE

Project Washington data center denied key environmental permit

The Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has denied a permit for Starwood Digital Ventures to build a 1.2 gigawatt data center project called "Project Washington" in Delaware City, Delaware. Starwood Digital Ventures plans to appeal the decision within 14 days, and the project may be resubmitted with a new application. The Coastal Zone Act prohibits and regulates the construction of new heavy industry in Delaware's coastal areas.

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2/4/2026