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Data Center Signal is tracking 13 clips about Tenaska data center developments across 2 states, including NE, VA.

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News ClipKMTV 3 News Now Omaha·NE

Nebraska law will let private companies build power plants to support the state's growing energy needs

Nebraska's Governor Pillen signed a new law allowing private companies to build power plants to support the state's growing data center energy needs, aiming to protect public utilities and ratepayers. The law addresses rising electricity demand, with data centers already consuming a significant portion of the state's power. Energy company Tenaska, a key proponent, plans a large-scale operation near Lincoln, while a task force is addressing ongoing concerns about water quality.

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6/3/2026

News ClipNorth Platte Bulletin·North Platte, Lincoln County, NE

Commissioners punt on moratorium of data center development

Lincoln County, Nebraska commissioners considered but ultimately rejected a motion for a 90-day moratorium on data center zoning applications, though the broader discussion on a moratorium remains active for a future meeting. They did, however, unanimously direct the county's planning commission to review and revise existing zoning regulations concerning data centers. The debate highlights concerns over the significant electricity and water consumption of data centers amid rapid growth in the industry.

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6/2/2026

News ClipNorth Platte Bulletin·North Platte, Lincoln County, NE

Commissioners to consider data centers

Lincoln County, Nebraska Commissioners are considering a temporary moratorium on data center developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. This comes after Tenaska contacted residents about building a natural gas power plant for a potential large data center in southern Lincoln County. Commissioners will also discuss directing the Planning Commission to revise data center-related zoning regulations.

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Google

5/31/2026

News ClipNorth Platte Bulletin·Nebraska City, Otoe County, NE

Otoe County, Nebraska, Enacts One-Year Moratorium on Data Center Permits

Otoe County, Nebraska, has enacted a temporary moratorium on new data center permits for up to a year, driven by resident concerns over water and electricity usage. This decision allows county officials to study the issue and update regulations, reflecting a national trend of communities considering similar pauses, with Gage County also scheduling a hearing for a moratorium.

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Google

5/25/2026

News ClipNebraska Public Media·Otoe County, NE

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow

Otoe County, Nebraska, has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center permits due to resident concerns over water and electricity usage, and potential heat island effects. This action follows growing opposition to data centers nationally and in other Nebraska counties like Gage and Madison. State lawmakers also passed new legislation to address energy impacts and increase transparency for data center projects.

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Google

5/24/2026

News ClipFlatwater Free Press·Nebraska City, Otoe County, NE

A Nebraska county just banned new data centers for up to a year. More could follow.

Otoe County, Nebraska, has enacted a temporary ban on new data center permits for up to a year, driven by resident concerns over water and electricity usage. This decision allows county officials time to study potential impacts and update regulations, reflecting a broader trend of growing data center opposition across the country. Other Nebraska counties like Madison and Gage are also considering or implementing similar measures and regulations.

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Google

5/22/2026

News ClipVirginia Business·Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun eyed for $750M battery energy storage facility

Tenaska is seeking approval for a $750 million battery energy storage facility in Loudoun County, Virginia. This project, known as Spoonbill, aims to store 425 MW of energy to enhance grid reliability and support power-intensive industries like data centers. The proposal will undergo a multi-month review process involving public hearings.

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4/28/2026

News ClipWVTF·Scottsville, Fluvanna County, VA

Data centers' energy demand drives grid construction in Central Virginia

Rapidly increasing electricity demand, primarily driven by Northern Virginia data centers, is spurring major grid expansion projects across Central Virginia. This includes a new 115-mile transmission line and a second natural gas power plant in Fluvanna County, proposed by Tenaska. Local residents and environmentalists are pushing back against these infrastructure developments due to concerns about land conversion, pollution, and health impacts.

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4/21/2026

News Clip1:431011 News·Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE

Community members raise concern over data center discussion

The Otoe County Planning Commission has voted to recommend a moratorium on data center construction following a community meeting where residents voiced concerns about a potential data center project by Tenaska. Residents in Syracuse and Otoe County expressed worries about environmental and health impacts, prompting the commission's action. The decision now moves to the Otoe County Board of Commissioners for a final vote.

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4/17/2026

News ClipWRIC ABC 8News·Scottsville, Fluvanna County, VA

‘No decision is lightly made’: Fluvanna approves controversial gas plant despite community opposition

Fluvanna County officials approved a controversial gas plant permit for Tenaska, overturning an earlier planning commission rejection, despite significant community opposition citing environmental and health concerns. The $2.2 billion "Expedition Generation Station" aims to serve rising power demand from data centers in Virginia.

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3/20/2026

News ClipFlatwater Free Press·Gage County, NE

Nebraska lawmaker among those who optioned land for potential data center project

Nebraska State Senator Myron Dorn optioned 80 acres of his land in Gage County to Tenaska, an energy developer pursuing land for a data center and power plant. This comes as the Nebraska Legislature debates LB1261, a bill that would enable private developers like Tenaska to build power plants for large industrial customers, including data centers. Senator Dorn recently disclosed a potential conflict of interest regarding the land deal and the bill, which is crucial for Tenaska's potential project, possibly for a Google data center.

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Google

3/18/2026

News Clipyankton.net·NE

Google Proposes Nebraska Data Center Requiring More Power Than All Of Lincoln

Google is considering building a massive data center in Nebraska that could require over 3 times the power used by the entire city of Lincoln. The project would be powered by a privately-built natural gas plant with carbon capture technology, and is contingent on a new state law that would allow private generators to sell excess power to the grid.

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Google

3/15/2026

News ClipFlatwater Free Press·NE

Google proposes Nebraska data center requiring more power than all of Lincoln

Google is considering building a massive data center in Nebraska that could require more power than the entire city of Lincoln. The data center would be powered by a privately built natural gas plant with carbon capture technology. The proposal involves Tenaska as the energy developer and Tallgrass Energy for natural gas and carbon transport, though Tallgrass has denied involvement. The project could come online as soon as 2029 but details remain unclear as the proposal has not been publicly disclosed.

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Google

3/13/2026