Data Center Signal is tracking 139 clips about TeraWulf data center developments across 4 states, including NY, KY, MD, AZ.
Charles County Commissioner Amanda Stewart said the St. Charles planned-community zoning framework could theoretically allow a data center proposal, despite local officials viewing that outcome as unlikely. Residents are pressing for a countywide ban, and Stewart plans to request a future commissioners' agenda item to address the issue.
Kentucky Power held an open house for proposed transmission lines and a substation that would supply TeraWulf's Muskie Data Campus in the Boyd and Greenup county area. TeraWulf would fund the infrastructure and a new power plant, but the projects still require approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
Kentucky Power plans to ask the Kentucky Public Service Commission to approve a 760-megawatt natural gas plant in Lawrence County to supply electricity for TeraWulf's Muskie Data Campus near Grayson. TeraWulf will cover the plant's financing costs and has agreed to offset $100 million in residential winter heating bills over 10 years.
TeraWulf plans to double the contracted power capacity of its Muskie AI data center at EastPark near Ashland from 500 megawatts to 1 gigawatt, moving the second phase forward to 2029. Kentucky Power plans a 760-megawatt combined-cycle generating facility at the Big Sandy Power Plant near Louisa, with the agreement requiring approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission and funding winter bill credits for residential customers.
TeraWulf plans to accelerate and double the expansion of its Muskie Data Campus at EastPark near Ashland, increasing contracted electric demand from 500 megawatts to 1 gigawatt. Kentucky Power plans to add generating capacity at the Big Sandy Power Plant and says the agreement could provide residential customers with $100 million in winter bill credits, pending approval by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
TeraWulf warned Lansing officials that it may pursue legal action if the town adopts a ban on data centers that would block its proposed 150-megawatt Lake Hawkeye facility at the former Cayuga power plant. The company says it will use closed-loop cooling without drawing water from Cayuga Lake, while town officials say the project has not yet submitted a complete application.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan discussed data center regulation at Fishkill Farms amid opposition to a proposed 1,000-megawatt project in East Fishkill. The town enacted a three-year moratorium, while the state’s one-year moratorium pauses new environmental permits and allows officials to study impacts on land, water, energy costs and the electric grid.
The Lansing Town Board is moving toward a permanent local ban on data centers after 36 residents urged officials to act. The proposed ban follows opposition to TeraWulf's planned facility at the former Cayuga Power Plant and comes while New York has paused state data center permits for up to a year.
Kentucky Power has finalized a proposed agreement with TeraWulf to double the contracted electric demand at TeraWulf’s data center campus in Grayson. The deal still requires approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission and could provide Kentucky Power residential customers with winter bill credits beginning in 2029.
Lansing’s Town Board voted to draft a ban on new data centers after more than 200 residents attended a contentious meeting and overwhelmingly spoke against the proposed Lake Hawkeye Data project. The project’s developer, TeraWulf, faces ongoing opposition, a lawsuit challenging its zoning classification and uncertainty stemming from New York’s state permitting moratorium.
Lansing officials are moving toward drafting a local law that would prohibit data centers after extensive resident opposition to TeraWulf’s proposed Lake Hawkeye project at the former Milliken power plant. The Town Board has not enacted a ban, and TeraWulf is asking officials to continue reviewing its application amid concerns about electricity demand, water, noise, environmental impacts and economic development.
Kentucky Power says a planned TeraWulf hyperscale data center in Ashland could help stabilize or lower electric rates by covering a substantial share of the utility’s fixed costs. The story also examines Kentucky moratoriums on data center development and Gov. Andy Beshear’s new ratepayer protections and environmental requirements for future projects.
The Lansing Town Board is considering drafting a ban on data centers after strong community opposition to TeraWulf's proposed Cayuga Data campus. The board directed its attorney to begin preparing a resolution and set aside potential funds for anticipated legal costs.
The Lansing Town Board agreed to have its attorney draft a local law banning data centers, responding to strong community opposition to TeraWulf’s proposed 150-megawatt facility at the former Cayuga Power Plant. The proposal comes as Gov. Kathy Hochul’s statewide data center moratorium pauses permitting while New York evaluates energy, water, environmental and economic impacts.
New York is experiencing a data center boom with nearly 10 GW of planned capacity, leading to a statewide moratorium on large facilities and intense local debates over environmental impacts and economic opportunities. Communities like Massena, East Fishkill, and Lansing are grappling with concerns over electricity demand, water use, noise, and pollution versus potential jobs and economic revitalization.
Kentucky regulators approved a 15-year power agreement for TeraWulf's large data center campus in Hawesville, Hancock County. A local resident voices strong opposition, citing concerns about noise, water use, and strain on the power grid, and demands further protections and environmental studies before the project proceeds.
Fluidstack, a startup recently valued at $18 billion, is playing a crucial role in Google's strategy to expand its AI chip business and compete with Nvidia. The company is building and operating data centers for Anthropic's large-scale TPU deployment, securing gigawatts of power resources from Bitcoin miners across multiple US locations, including Glendale, Arizona, and sites in Texas. Fluidstack is rapidly expanding its computing power capacity with significant new financing.
Plans for an AI data center by TeraWulf near Cayuga Lake in Lansing, NY, were halted by a state moratorium but face renewed opposition due to environmental concerns over noise, water temperature increases, and contaminated runoff. Activist groups have filed a lawsuit against TeraWulf and the Lansing Board of Appeals, challenging the data center's zoning classification as a "general processing facility" which they argue circumvents environmental regulations.
A fire at the Lake Mariner data center in Somerset, New York, highlighted safety and accountability issues amid its complex corporate ownership. Residents and authorities are questioning TeraWulf's commitments regarding safety, job creation, and environmental impact, with state-level regulatory efforts and a new moratorium also in play.
TeraWulf announced its $4 billion to $4.5 billion 'Justified Data Campus' in Hancock County, Kentucky, is expected to come online in late 2027, with tenant Anthropic investing an additional $10 billion. The project, located on a former Century Aluminum site in Hawesville, has faced community opposition and concerns regarding environmental impact and local costs. Hancock County officials are working with TeraWulf to ensure the county is protected and has requested a noise study.