Data Center Signal is tracking 29 clips about Tenaska data center developments across 2 states, including NE, VA.
Logan County, Nebraska, has enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers, wind, solar, and cryptocurrency mining facilities to allow time to update its zoning regulations. This makes Logan the twelfth county in the state with such a temporary ban. Other Nebraska counties are also considering or refining their data center regulations amid state-level legislative changes.
The Cass County Planning Commission in Nebraska is set to vote on proposed data center regulations. This comes as Tenaska and Google are securing land south of Murray for a massive data center and natural gas power plant, amidst ongoing opposition to data centers in the state despite new pro-development legislation.
The Cass County Planning Commission approved an 18-month moratorium on data center development, driven by citizen concerns over a proposed Tenaska and Google project. Residents and State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh voiced worries about funding, resource consumption, water access, utility bills, and environmental impacts related to such developments.
Cass County, Nebraska residents are pushing back against a proposed data center development by Tenaska, citing concerns over water usage, loss of farmland, and utility impact. A coalition is advocating for an 18-month moratorium on data center permitting while the county's planning commission considers the project.
Cass County, Nebraska leaders are considering a moratorium on data center developments due to local concerns over water usage and farmland loss. Residents, organized under the Cass County Data Center Watch, are advocating for a pause on new regulations. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners.
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.
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.
Multiple counties in Iowa and Nebraska are enacting or considering moratoriums on data center development. In Gage County, Nebraska, the Planning Commission recommended an 18-month moratorium due to public concerns about environmental impacts, particularly water and electricity usage. This recommendation now awaits approval from the county commission.
Gage County's Planning Commission recommended an 18-month data center moratorium amidst local opposition regarding environmental and resource concerns. Across Nebraska, many counties are proposing or enacting moratoriums and updating zoning regulations, spurred partly by state legislation (LB1261) that facilitates private power development for large industrial customers, including data centers. This legislation has drawn criticism for fast-tracking data center approvals without sufficient environmental safeguards.
Otoe County has passed a moratorium on private power, a move that is being discussed by a data center subcommittee. This action may impact energy companies like Tenaska, which operates in the region. The broader scope of the data center subcommittee suggests this moratorium could have implications for data center development in the county.
Otoe County has enacted a moratorium on private power, with the scope of this action broadening for the data center subcommittee. This development is linked to Tenaska, indicating potential impacts on energy projects for data centers in the county.
Localities in Virginia are grappling with the economic benefits and environmental impacts of data center development, particularly in Louisa County where Amazon is constructing two major campuses. Residents are reporting negative impacts from construction, leading to calls for a pause in development and reforms to the approval process. Meanwhile, county officials are embracing data centers as a means to shift the tax burden and fund infrastructure.
The Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend an 18-month moratorium on data center development. This decision followed a public hearing, bringing the community closer to pausing new data center projects while county regulations are reviewed.
The Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission in Nebraska unanimously recommended an 18-month moratorium on data centers after extensive public comment. Residents voiced strong concerns about potential environmental impacts and strain on local water and electricity supplies, particularly in light of a proposed Google data center. The decision now moves to the County Board of Supervisors for final approval.
The Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended an 18-month data center moratorium to the Gage County Board after a public hearing. An overflow crowd attended the meeting, where both supporters and opponents, including a representative from Tenaska, testified.
The Gage County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing to discuss a potential moratorium on data center development, driven by local concerns over water usage, power, light pollution, sound, and property values. This discussion follows rumors of a data center project by Tenaska and reflects a statewide trend among Nebraska counties. The commission will make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors for a final decision.
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.
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.
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.
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.