T5 Data Centers

Data Center Signal is tracking 27 clips about T5 Data Centers data center developments across 4 states, including IL, VA, NE, GA.

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News Clip3:55WGN News·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

T5 Data Centers CEO defends Grayslake data center construction as local opposition mounts

Construction has begun on T5 Data Centers' more than 400-acre facility in Grayslake, which is expected to become Illinois' second-largest data center. CEO Pete Marin defended the project against residents' concerns about noise, pollution and energy use, while opponents cited electricity costs and quality-of-life impacts and filed a lawsuit alleging an Open Meetings Act violation.

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10/16/2026

News ClipFFXnow·Chantilly, Fairfax County, VA

Developer submits plans to build fuel cell-powered data center in Chantilly

T5 Data Centers has applied for a special exception to build a 312,000-square-foot data center in Chantilly, Fairfax County. The proposed Project Charlie would use natural-gas fuel cells for about 48 megawatts of its power, with Dominion Energy supplying up to 27 additional megawatts from the grid.

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10/9/2026

News ClipNBC 5 Chicago·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

CEO defends controversial proposed Grayslake data center

T5's proposed data center in Grayslake, Illinois, is facing strong local opposition and a lawsuit from residents concerned about transparency, power consumption, and environmental impact. The company and village officials are defending the project, which is set to go to court in November. Meanwhile, Illinois lawmakers are considering new legislation to regulate data center water and power usage.

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9/28/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Lake County Board District 10 candidates talk affordability, Grayslake data center

Candidates for the Lake County Board District 10 are discussing the planned Grayslake T5 data center development as a major issue in their campaigns. Residents have expressed concerns about the project's impact on water, electricity, stormwater, and the transparency of the decision-making process. Both candidates are addressing these concerns in their platforms.

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9/28/2026

News ClipChronicle Media·Lake County, IL

Lake County board OKs unincorporated area data center moratorium

Lake County, Illinois, has enacted an eight-month moratorium on data center construction in unincorporated areas to allow time to research environmental and community impacts and establish new regulations. This decision was spurred by local opposition to the Grayslake T5 @ Chicago IV Data Center project, which is also facing a lawsuit challenging its permits and zoning ordinances. The moratorium takes effect immediately and can be extended or lifted early.

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9/12/2026

News ClipLake and McHenry County Scanner·Lake County, IL

Lake County Board enacts moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas

The Lake County Board has enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center approvals in unincorporated areas until May 2027, aiming to develop comprehensive regulations. This action follows significant public opposition to a separate T5 Data Center project in Grayslake, which is now facing a lawsuit challenging its village approvals.

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9/8/2026

News ClipLake and McHenry County Scanner·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake issues first permit for construction to begin on mega data center campus as lawsuit seeks to block development

The Village of Grayslake has issued the initial building permit for the T5 @ Chicago IV data center campus, commencing construction on an 800,000-square-foot facility. This development proceeds despite a recently filed lawsuit by residents and an advocacy group seeking to block the project and challenging the village's approvals. State Representative Daniel Didech has also voiced concerns regarding the project's potential impacts on energy, water, and the environment.

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9/1/2026

News Clipbizjournals.com·Atlanta, Cobb County, GA

Atlanta's T5 Data Centers spins off services division amid construction boom$

Atlanta-based T5 Data Centers is spinning off its services division. This strategic move comes amidst a significant construction boom within the data center industry. The decision likely aims to streamline operations or capitalize on market opportunities.

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9/1/2026

News ClipChronicle Media·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Lake County ZBA recommends data center moratorium in unanimous vote

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended an eight-month temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated county areas, driven by significant public opposition and a filed lawsuit against the Grayslake T5 Data Center project. The recommendation now moves to other county bodies for further consideration and a final vote. Concerns raised include electricity and water consumption, environmental impact, and noise.

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8/26/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake public meeting on data center canceled due to safety concerns over online comments

A public comment session on the Grayslake T5 data center was canceled due to safety concerns over violent social media posts. The project has already been approved by the Village of Grayslake, but opponents have filed a lawsuit to stop it. Lake County is also considering an 8-month moratorium on data centers.

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8/20/2026

News ClipThe Breeze Courier·IL

Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s ra...$

Data centers have become a key issue in the Illinois governor's race, with candidates debating tax incentives, utility costs, and environmental impacts. Governor Pritzker has paused tax incentives and proposed a two-year moratorium on new tax credits, pushing for regulations that require data centers to supply their own energy and use closed-loop water systems. Public opinion has largely shifted against the industry, driven by concerns over resource strain from AI-driven hyperscale facilities.

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Meta CyrusOne

8/18/2026

News ClipJournal & Topics·Elk Grove Village, Cook County, IL

Residents Raise Concerns About Data Centers, WGN Site

Residents of Elk Grove Village voiced concerns at a village board meeting regarding a proposed data center on land previously owned by WGN. Concerns included noise, wildlife impacts, and water usage. Mayor Craig Johnson addressed these issues, explaining the village's strategy to promote data center development over trucking facilities for the site.

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Microsoft

8/12/2026

News ClipLake and McHenry County Scanner·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Lake County residents file lawsuit to block 472-acre data center campus in Grayslake

Lake County residents and a corporation have filed a lawsuit to block the 472-acre T5 @ Chicago IV data center campus in Grayslake, alleging that its approval was inconsistent with village plans and lacked adequate public disclosure. The plaintiffs challenge the Village of Grayslake's approvals, which were granted in 2024 and 2025 for a project of "unprecedented scale". T5 Data Centers has suspended its wetlands permit application due to community concerns, while the Lake County Board is considering a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas.

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8/8/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Lawsuit Filed Against Grayslake Data Center Development in Illinois

Opponents of a Grayslake data center project have filed a lawsuit against the Village of Grayslake, T5 Data Centers, and Alter Asset Management Company. The suit seeks to void previous approvals and development agreements amidst growing community backlash. Residents express concerns over environmental impacts, noise, and the approval process.

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8/7/2026

News Clipyankton.net·Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Data Centers Can Guzzle Serious Water. As Some Nebraskans Worry, Tech Giants Seek Solutions

Google's Nebraska data centers reported consuming a significant amount of water in 2025, raising concerns among residents and water professionals about availability during drought conditions. New state legislation will soon require companies to disclose annual water and power usage, while natural resource districts are also updating regulations. The data center industry is actively seeking technological solutions and greater efficiency to address these consumption issues.

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Google Meta xAI

7/13/2026

News ClipChronicle Media·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Community groups presenting unified front against Grayslake data center

Community groups in Grayslake, Illinois, are actively opposing a planned AI data center by T5 Data Centers, with civil actions expected to be filed to halt or delay the project. Concerns include the project's size, its impact on wetlands, and water usage, despite the village's assurances regarding a closed-loop cooling system.

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7/12/2026

News ClipNorth Platte Bulletin·Adams, Gage County, NE

Nebraska Data Centers Face Scrutiny Over Water Use; New Legislation Requires Disclosure

Nebraska is seeing increased scrutiny over data center water usage, with Google reporting significant consumption. Local residents are expressing concerns over potential new data center projects in areas like Gage County, prompting state legislation for disclosure and local government entities to update regulations regarding water allocation.

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Google Meta

7/10/2026

News ClipChronicle Media·Grayslake, Lake County, IL

Grayslake data center approval sparks growing controversy

Despite receiving land use approvals, a T5 Data Centers project in Grayslake, Illinois, is facing significant local opposition due to concerns over its size, water usage, and electricity consumption. A Lake County Board resolution proposes a temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, and an opposition group has threatened litigation to halt the Grayslake project. The project is currently in the permit process with initial operations slated for late 2027.

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6/26/2026

News ClipLake and McHenry County Scanner·Lake County, IL

'They bring serious concerns': Board votes to temporarily ban new data centers in unincorporated Lake County

The Lake County Board in Illinois has voted to pursue an eight-month temporary moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas, aiming to establish definitions, zoning classifications, and performance standards. This action follows criticism of a previously approved T5 Data Center Campus in the incorporated Village of Grayslake, which is now facing expected litigation from residents. Officials cited concerns about water and energy use, infrastructure demands, and the need for a transparent public process.

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6/20/2026

News ClipChicago Tribune·IL

Illinois grapples with data center growth, calls for state regulation emerge

Localities across Illinois are struggling with the influx of data center proposals, leading to temporary moratoriums in Lake and Logan Counties and a potential lawsuit in Grayslake over an approved project. The editorial argues for statewide regulation to address the significant electricity demands data centers place on the grid, as current local approaches are insufficient and tax incentives are being debated.

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6/12/2026