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Data Center Signal is tracking 40 clips about Thor Equities data center developments across 3 states, including OH, MI, TX.

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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.

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8/21/2026

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.

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Oracle OpenAI

8/7/2026

News ClipBridgeDetroit·August, Washtenaw County, MI

Michigan Primary Election to Include Data Center Zoning Referendum in August Township, Washtenaw County

Voters in August Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, will decide on a referendum during the primary election to overturn a new zoning ordinance. This ordinance, approved by the township board, rezoned 522 acres of agricultural land to allow for a proposed hyperscale data center by Thor Equities of New York.

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8/3/2026

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.

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OpenAI Oracle

7/30/2026

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.

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Oracle Anthropic Google Microsoft OpenAI

7/24/2026

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.

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7/21/2026

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.

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7/18/2026

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.

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7/15/2026

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.

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7/8/2026

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.

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7/8/2026

News ClipWDTN.com·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana residents demand restrictions on data centers amid lawsuit

Urbana, Ohio residents are demanding restrictions on data center development, including changes to zoning regulations, amidst a lawsuit filed against the city by developer Thor Equities. The community is also seeking to recall Mayor Bill Bean, alleging he worked with the developer without public input. A year-long moratorium on data center construction is currently in effect.

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7/7/2026

News ClipThe Sun Times News·Washtenaw County, MI

Washtenaw Data Center Watch Begins with Ballots, Bills and Local Control

Augusta Township voters will decide on an August 4 referendum whether to uphold a data center-related rezoning ordinance. Separately, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is pressing the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory for answers regarding a proposed research facility after Ypsilanti Township formally opposed it. State lawmakers have also introduced various bills addressing data center regulations, including a potential statewide moratorium and limits on U-M's land-use authority.

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Oracle OpenAI

7/2/2026

News ClipThe Daily Dot·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Ohio Town Goes to Bat Against Data Center$

Residents of Urbana, Ohio, successfully pushed their city council to vote against a proposed AI data center project due to concerns over electricity and water usage, noise, and strain on natural resources. The city council also approved a 12-month moratorium, prompting the developer, Thor Equities, to file a lawsuit challenging the decision. The legal battle is ongoing, highlighting the lengths both communities and corporations are willing to go in data center development disputes.

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6/29/2026

News ClipWYSO Public Radio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Data Center Developer Sues Urbana, Ohio, Over Zoning Changes and Moratorium

Thor Equities has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Urbana, Ohio, its city council, and zoning appeals board. The lawsuit alleges that Urbana officials violated state and local laws by changing zoning regulations to prevent data center developments and enacting a 12-month moratorium. The developer claims these actions have caused significant financial losses and hindered the proposed Urbana Technology Hub project.

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6/23/2026

News ClipPeak of Ohio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Thor Equities files federal lawsuit against Urbana over data center project

Thor Equities has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Urbana, Ohio, its City Council, and the Building and Zoning Appeals Board. This action follows the city's reversal of zoning changes that would have allowed a data center campus and the enactment of a 12-month moratorium on data center development. Thor Equities alleges the city improperly denied its application and violated various laws and constitutional protections after significant public opposition.

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6/20/2026

News ClipWDTN.com·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Thor Equities files lawsuit against Urbana after data center moratorium

Thor Equities has filed a lawsuit against the City of Urbana, its city council, and zoning board after they enacted a 12-month data center moratorium and rezoned land to prevent the project. Thor claims the city violated legal procedures after initial collaboration and significant investment, while residents oppose the project due to environmental concerns.

legal moratorium zoning environmental government opposition

6/19/2026

News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Thor Equities files federal lawsuit against city of Urbana after data center zoning reversal$

Thor Equities has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Urbana, its city council, and the Building & Zoning Appeals Board after the city reversed a zoning amendment that would have allowed data centers. This legal action follows resident opposition and the enactment of a 12-month moratorium on data center development in Urbana. Thor Equities, which had invested millions in a planned $1 billion 'Urbana Technology Hub,' alleges the city's actions violate city charter, zoning code, state law, and constitutional protections.

legal zoning opposition moratorium environmental government electricity water

6/19/2026

News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana council reverses zoning change, stalling data center plans$

Urbana City Council unanimously voted to reverse a previous zoning amendment that would have allowed data centers in the M-1 Light Manufacturing District, effectively stalling Thor Equities' planned $1 billion Urbana Technology Hub. The decision follows significant resident opposition citing concerns over noise, water pollution, and proximity to sensitive areas. Thor Equities, however, expressed commitment to finding a path forward for the project.

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6/19/2026

News ClipSpringfield News-Sun·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana council reverses zoning change, stalling $1B data center plans$

The Urbana City Council unanimously voted to reverse a previous zoning amendment that allowed data centers in an M-1 district, effectively stalling Thor Equities' $1 billion Urbana Technology Hub project. This decision follows significant resident opposition, environmental concerns, and a previously enacted 12-month moratorium on data center development in Urbana. Thor Equities remains committed to exploring a path forward, while the city council awaits legal advice on the impact of the reversal on existing plans.

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6/19/2026

News ClipPeak of Ohio·Urbana, Champaign County, OH

Urbana City Council reverses data center zoning change

The Urbana City Council unanimously voted to reverse a zoning change that had previously allowed data centers in the city's M-1 Light Manufacturing District. This decision follows months of significant public opposition from residents to a proposed data center project. The vote essentially restricts data center development by restoring earlier zoning regulations, despite a developer's recent land purchases.

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6/17/2026