Tallgrass

Data Center Signal is tracking 8 clips about Tallgrass data center developments across 1 states, including WY.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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