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Data Center Signal is tracking 50 clips about Thor Equities data center developments across 4 states, including OH, MI, GA, TX.

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Urbana council postpones decision on $1B data center settlement vs. legal fight
News ClipWKEF·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana council postpones decision on $1B data center settlement vs. legal fight

Urbana City Council postponed a decision on a proposed settlement with Thor Equities over a $1 billion data center project. Residents and the Urbana Data Center Moratorium Committee urged the council to delay action while they study pollution and climate risks, while the city weighs accepting $50 million from the developer or continuing a legal fight that could expose it to $115 million in damages.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalmoratorium
10/22/2026
Urbana council tables data center settlement proposal for second time
News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana council tables data center settlement proposal for second time$

Urbana City Council voted 4-2 to table a proposed settlement with Thor Equities for a disputed data center project, delaying a decision for the second time. The settlement would resolve Thor’s federal lawsuit but impose environmental, infrastructure, tax and community safeguards, while residents continue opposing the development.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalwatermoratorium
10/21/2026
Urbana City Council tables decision on data center settlement
News ClipPeak of Ohio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana City Council tables decision on data center settlement

The Urbana City Council tabled a proposed settlement with Thor Equities over the Urbana Technology Hub data center project in a 4-3 vote. The settlement would resolve federal and state litigation, allow the project to proceed, and require environmental, water and wastewater measures, while residents oppose rushing the decision and voters consider a charter amendment banning data centers.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalwater
10/21/2026
Urbana chooses to fight data centers
News Clip2:03WDTNTV·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana chooses to fight data centers

The Urbana City Council voted to continue fighting a lawsuit brought by Thor Equities over the company’s proposed data center. A settlement could have avoided about $30 million in damages but would have allowed the facility to be built across from Urbana Middle School and a high school.

oppositiongovernmentlegal
10/21/2026
Kingston Zoning Board recommends denial of data center annexation
News ClipThe Daily Tribune News·Kingston, Bartow County, GA

Kingston Zoning Board recommends denial of data center annexation

Kingston’s Unified Zoning Board unanimously recommended denying Thor Equities’ request to annex 561.51 acres for a proposed 350,000-square-foot data center. Residents strongly opposed the project, citing potential noise, water use, property-value impacts and community disruption, while the developer highlighted tax revenue, sewer improvements and existing electrical infrastructure. Kingston City Council is scheduled to hold public hearings and make the final decision.

zoningoppositiongovernmentelectricitywater
10/19/2026
Thor Equities Presents Preliminary Kingston, Georgia, Data Center Plans as Residents Raise Concerns
News ClipThe Daily Tribune News·Kingston, Bartow County, GA

Thor Equities Presents Preliminary Kingston, Georgia, Data Center Plans as Residents Raise Concerns

Thor Equities executive Peter McEneaney presented preliminary plans for a proposed data center at the Kingston Technology Hub during a crowded Kingston City Council meeting. Residents voiced strong concerns about water use, wells, noise and rural character, while the project remains in its early stages and would require rezoning.

oppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentzoningwater
10/7/2026
Urbana council takes no action on proposed data center settlement
News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana council takes no action on proposed data center settlement$

Urbana City Council took no action on a proposed settlement with Thor Equities over the developer’s disputed data center project, delaying consideration until Oct. 20. The agreement could end Thor’s federal lawsuit but has drawn strong opposition from residents concerned about the moratorium, environmental impacts, utilities and the project’s scale.

oppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalwatermoratoriumzoning
10/7/2026
Urbana data center city council meeting
News Clip1:43WDTNTV·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana data center city council meeting

Urbana City Council considered whether to settle a lawsuit filed by Thor Equities over the city’s 12-month data center moratorium. A settlement could allow the proposed data center to proceed and avoid potentially $115 million in damages, while opponents urged officials to continue fighting the project.

oppositionmoratoriumlegalgovernment
10/7/2026
Data Center Moratoria Are ‘Unconstitutional,’ Lawsuits Claim
News ClipHeatmap News·Hill County, TX

Data Center Moratoria Are ‘Unconstitutional,’ Lawsuits Claim$

Data center developers are increasingly filing federal lawsuits to challenge local moratoria on new data center construction, claiming these bans are unconstitutional. Cases against cities like Nashville, Wixom, and Urbana argue violations of due process and equal protection rights. Developers view these lawsuits as a cost-effective strategy to pressure local governments and advance projects, with legal experts anticipating a rise in such challenges.

legalmoratoriumzoninggovernmentopposition
8/21/2026
Weekly Data Center Watch: Augusta Voters Overturn Data Center Rezoning
News ClipThe Sun Times News·Augusta, Washtenaw County, MI

Weekly Data Center Watch: Augusta Voters Overturn Data Center Rezoning

Augusta Township voters overwhelmingly overturned a rezoning for a proposed data center. Meanwhile, in Saline Township, regulatory decisions continue for another data center project, with battery storage approved for electricity supply and details clarified for wastewater discharge into the Saline River.

zoningoppositiongovernmentelectricityenvironmentalwater
OracleOpenAI
8/7/2026
Weekly Data Center Watch: Saline River Discharge Permit Opens for Comment
News ClipThe Sun Times News·Saline, Washtenaw County, MI

Weekly Data Center Watch: Saline River Discharge Permit Opens for Comment

A public comment period has opened for a wastewater discharge permit for a data center in Saline Township, Michigan, which involves OpenAI and Oracle. Meanwhile, several western Washtenaw County townships have enacted or extended data center moratoriums, and federal lawmakers are advancing bills concerning data center electricity costs. Additionally, a Michigan congressman is seeking a national security review of robotics planned for a Dowagiac data center, and political opposition continues against the Saline Township project, with an upcoming rezoning vote in Augusta Township.

environmentalwatermoratoriumelectricitygovernmentzoningopposition
OpenAIOracle
7/30/2026
Weekly Data Center Watch: Saline Reverses Tax Break Limit as Augusta Vote Nears
News ClipThe Sun Times News·Washtenaw County, MI

Weekly Data Center Watch: Saline Reverses Tax Break Limit as Augusta Vote Nears

Saline Township trustees reversed a decision to limit a tax exemption for Oracle's proposed data center, now approving a $43 billion investment. Meanwhile, Augusta Township voters will decide on a rezoning referendum for a Thor Equities data center, amidst ongoing recall efforts against the township board. Additionally, six tech companies signed a state pledge committing to cover infrastructure costs and protect water resources for their Michigan projects.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalelectricitywatermoratorium
OracleAnthropicGoogleMicrosoftOpenAI
7/24/2026
Urbana data center update
News Clip2:34WDTNTV·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana data center update

Thor Equities, the company behind a data center project in Urbana, Ohio, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Urbana after the city imposed a 12-month moratorium on the project. A county judge has ruled against the city for not submitting a full hearing record, giving them until August 3rd to comply. The lawsuit and ongoing moratorium stem from community opposition citing concerns over electricity rates, water usage, and potential impact on farmland, while Thor Equities highlights significant potential revenue for the city and schools.

legalmoratoriumoppositionelectricitywaterenvironmentalgovernment
7/21/2026
Augusta Township data center battle reaches the ballot next month: ‘Stay off social media,’ resident tells officials
News ClipPlanet Detroit·Augusta, Washtenaw County, MI

Augusta Township data center battle reaches the ballot next month: ‘Stay off social media,’ resident tells officials

Augusta Township residents will vote on August 4 to reverse the rezoning approval for a proposed $1-billion hyperscale data center. Additionally, a recall effort is underway against board members who approved the project, with officials like Supervisor Todd Waller facing scrutiny for their conduct and social media comments. The board recently approved the first reading of an ordinance to allow for temporary moratoriums.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalannouncementgovernmentlegalelectricitymoratorium
7/18/2026
Two Urbana residents start petitions in response to data center dispute
News ClipWYSO Public Radio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Two Urbana residents start petitions in response to data center dispute

Two Urbana residents have initiated petitions in response to a proposed data center development and related city actions. One petition aims to place a ban on hyperscale data centers on the November ballot, while the other seeks to recall Urbana Mayor Bill Bean for alleged lack of transparency. The developer, Thor Equities, has filed a lawsuit against the city after the council enacted a construction pause and changed zoning codes.

moratoriumzoningoppositionlegalgovernmentannouncement
7/15/2026
Data center controversy sparks recall effort in Urbana
News ClipPeak of Ohio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Data center controversy sparks recall effort in Urbana

Urbana residents are seeking a recall of Mayor Bill Bean and a city charter amendment to prohibit data centers, following the city council's actions. Developer Thor Equities has filed federal lawsuits against the city after zoning changes allowing data centers were repealed and a one-year moratorium was enacted. The lawsuits concern a proposed 230-acre data center project.

zoningoppositionenvironmentalgovernmentlegalmoratorium
7/8/2026
Urbana data center update
News Clip2:21WDTNTV·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana data center update

Urbana, Ohio is facing a lawsuit from Thor Equities regarding a data center project. The city had enacted a year-long moratorium on data center development. Neighbors are petitioning to recall Mayor Bill Being due to concerns over the data center's zoning and lack of public hearings.

zoningoppositiongovernmentlegalmoratorium
7/8/2026