Tallgrass

Data Center Signal is tracking 15 clips about Tallgrass data center developments across 1 states, including WY.

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electricity87%

government80%

water73%

opposition67%

environmental60%

announcement40%

zoning33%

moratorium33%

News ClipWyoFile·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Inside Yellowstone National Park’s historic gift from data center developers

Tallgrass, a Blackstone-owned energy company developing a major AI data center near Cheyenne with Google, donated $105 million to Yellowstone National Park. The gift is drawing criticism from residents and environmental advocates who question whether it is intended to improve the companies’ public image while nearby data centers create noise, light, water, pollution and electricity concerns.

announcement opposition environmental electricity water

Google Microsoft

10/23/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Cody, Park County, WY

Data center forum leaves questions for community

A Wyoming Outdoor Council forum in Cody examined the potential impacts of hyperscale data centers, including heavy electricity and water demands, grid infrastructure costs, and effects on wildlife. Speakers discussed Project Tembo, a Tallgrass and Google development planned for Cheyenne, while community members questioned whether proposed community benefits and agreements would be enforceable.

electricity water environmental moratorium

Microsoft Google

10/15/2026

News ClipJackson Hole News&Guide·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming Outdoor Council pushes for responsible data center development

The Wyoming Outdoor Council is touring the state to raise concerns about the rapid growth of data centers, advocating for responsible development over outright bans. They are highlighting environmental impacts related to water and energy consumption, using specific examples like Microsoft, Meta, and Google's Project Tembo in Cheyenne and Laramie County. The council is pushing for greater transparency, reporting requirements, and community benefits agreements from developers.

environmental government electricity water opposition

Microsoft Google Meta

9/23/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming Outdoor Council holds statewide data center forums, pushes for responsible development

The Wyoming Outdoor Council is conducting a statewide tour to discuss responsible data center development, highlighting concerns about water and energy use, and local impacts across Wyoming. The organization is advocating for greater transparency and stronger regulations, using examples like Google's Project Tembo and an incident at Meta's facility. While not seeking a ban, WOC encourages communities to engage with local leaders to ensure beneficial development.

environmental electricity opposition government

Google Meta

9/18/2026

News ClipOil City News·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Google, stepping in for Crusoe, pitches 700-acre data center campus to Laramie County

Google has taken over a $17 billion data center project in Laramie County, Wyoming, from Crusoe Energy, scaling back the 700-acre Project Tembo slightly. The company is seeking a conditional use permit and site plan approval for a new office complex and plans to begin site development by the end of the year, with full operation by 2031. Google is addressing community concerns regarding water usage, electricity, and environmental impact.

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Google Crusoe Energy

9/11/2026

News ClipCap City News·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Google office building gets Laramie County OK, will support Project Tembo data center

The Laramie County Planning Commission approved Google's conditional use permit for an office building to support its $17 billion Project Tembo data center in south Laramie County. Google is now the lead owner and operator of the project, formerly Project Jade, taking over from Crusoe, and has revised the site plan to be slightly smaller.

zoning announcement government

Google Crusoe Energy

9/10/2026

News Clipcapcity.news·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Google, stepping in for Crusoe, pitches 700-acre data center campus to Laramie County on Wednesday

Google has taken over the $17 billion Project Tembo data center campus in Laramie County, Wyoming, from Crusoe Energy. The 700-acre project near Cheyenne will feature four data centers, a logistics center, and a Google office building, with partial operation slated for 2028 and full completion by 2031. Google is currently seeking a conditional use permit and site plan approval for its office complex from Laramie County.

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Google Crusoe Energy

9/10/2026

News ClipCap City News·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Vantage Data Centers meets Cheyenne resident concerns about incoming project

Vantage Data Centers held a community meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to address resident concerns about its planned development in Laramie County. Residents raised issues regarding location, water usage, noise, light, and the overall impact of rapid data center expansion, which also involves projects by Microsoft and Tallgrass. A proposed data center moratorium recently failed to gain City Council support.

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Vantage Microsoft Google

6/28/2026

News ClipCap City News·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Community Concerns: Vantage Data Centers' sheds light on citizen questions surrounding data centers

Vantage Data Centers held a community meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to address local concerns about its planned data center development in Laramie County. Residents expressed anxieties regarding location, water usage, noise, and the feeling of being "boxed in" by rapid tech sector growth. Vantage representatives outlined plans for responsible growth, water positivity, and economic benefits, while acknowledging ongoing community feedback.

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Vantage Microsoft

6/28/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming Wrestles With Unprecedented Power Demand From Massive Data Centers

Wyoming is grappling with an unprecedented demand for electricity from massive data centers, including projects from Meta and Microsoft, that could soon consume more power than the entire state currently uses. State regulators and utilities are seeking solutions to accommodate this growth without affecting residential consumers, while U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced a federal bill to standardize how large power users connect to the grid.

electricity government

Meta Microsoft

6/19/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne Leaders, Industry Officials: Data Centers Could Lower Electricity Costs

Local leaders and industry officials in Cheyenne, Wyoming, argue that data centers are lowering electricity costs for residents, stabilizing water rates, and enabling affordable housing development. This perspective comes amid citizen concerns about water scarcity, energy demand, and housing affordability, which have led to a petition for a data center moratorium. The debate highlights the economic and social impacts of rapid digital infrastructure growth in the region.

electricity water opposition moratorium government

Microsoft Meta

6/8/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Proposed 5,600-worker housing development advances despite resident opposition

The Laramie County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for a Class C Conditional Use Permit for an 800-unit temporary workforce housing development near Cheyenne. The housing is intended for workers on large energy and data center projects, including a Meta data center and the Tallgrass/Crusoe Project Jade. Residents expressed strong opposition due to concerns about public safety, traffic, and property values, while proponents argued it addresses a housing shortage and supports local workers.

zoning opposition government

Meta Crusoe Energy

5/15/2026

News ClipWyoming Public Media·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Lawmakers talk data centers as developers look to expand in Wyoming

Wyoming lawmakers on the Select Water Committee met in Cheyenne to discuss water usage by data centers. While city officials claim new facilities are water-efficient with closed-loop cooling systems, some, including a state representative, expressed skepticism about corporate claims and emphasized the state's water issues. The committee did not make any explicit plans for legislation.

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Microsoft Crusoe Energy

5/11/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Cheyenne residents petition for moratorium on new data centers amid development boom

Residents in Cheyenne, Wyoming, are circulating a petition calling for a moratorium on new data centers in Laramie County, citing concerns about rapid development, lack of transparency, and inadequate planning frameworks. The move comes as local officials acknowledge the significant number of data centers in discussion and the need for updated regulations. The debate highlights broader issues of land use, infrastructure demands, and community impacts.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water moratorium

Microsoft Crusoe Energy

5/4/2026

News ClipK2 Radio·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming Has Questions About Proposed Data Centers

Several large data center projects are proposed for Cheyenne, Wyoming, involving companies like Meta, Microsoft, Crusoe, and Tallgrass. These developments, driven by AI demand, are generating local concerns regarding their substantial electricity and water consumption, as well as environmental impacts, prompting a local movement to address these issues.

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Meta Crusoe Energy Microsoft

4/28/2026