Data Center Signal is tracking 66 clips about Tract data center developments across 9 states, including VA, NV, IL, TX, MN.
Hundreds of residents from Goochland and Henrico counties gathered to oppose four potential data center campuses in eastern Goochland. Separately, a judge heard Goochland County’s request to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the county’s data center-friendly technology overlay district but took the decision under advisement.
Several hundred Western Henrico residents attended a community meeting to oppose four proposed hyperscale data center campuses in neighboring Goochland County. The projects include Tract’s pending 900-megawatt Tuckahoe Technology Park and three additional by-right proposals, prompting concerns about property values, health, noise, water use and environmental impacts.
Residents in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, are opposing the Menlo Digital data center under construction near their homes, citing noise, dust, pollution, water use, grid strain and health concerns. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has called for a statewide pause on approvals and construction of future data centers and held a town hall addressing public concerns.
Short Pump residents urged the Henrico County Board of Supervisors to oppose three proposed data center campuses across the border in Eastern Goochland, including a 1,200-megawatt project near Henrico neighborhoods and schools. Residents cited health, air-quality, electricity and water concerns, while supervisors said Henrico has limited authority over Goochland’s land-use decisions and no intent to provide additional water for data centers.
Residents Cathy and Gary Johnson have opposed Tract’s planned data center at a former golf course in Farmington, citing noise, lighting and environmental concerns. They filed a lawsuit but dropped it after running out of money, and construction is now moving forward; the debate has also raised questions about Minnesota water-use rules and a proposed national moratorium.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop issuing permits for data centers until state officials complete reviews of their potential effects on the electric grid and water supplies. The directive could delay projects in Caldwell County, including developments by Tract, Prime Data Centers and Edged Energy, but does not automatically cancel them.
This Is Reno joined a legal effort with Nevada press and open-government groups to intervene in NV Energy’s lawsuit against data center developer Tract and Reno Power. The coalition is asking a Washoe County court to unseal records concerning electricity demands, infrastructure costs, power agreements and potential arbitration tied to two proposed data centers in Storey County.
Media and transparency groups are challenging secrecy surrounding a lawsuit involving NV Energy and data center developer Tract in Nevada. The dispute concerns access to information about the data center-related case, but the available text does not specify a court ruling or other outcome.
A Nevada judge is considering whether to disqualify NV Energy’s attorney, Adam Hosmer-Henner of McDonald Carano, from litigation involving Tract’s proposed data center development in Storey County. The broader lawsuit concerns whether NV Energy’s dispute over electric service should be handled through private arbitration or by state utility regulators, amid disagreements over who should pay for increased power demand.
Residents in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, are actively opposing Tract's proposed 1,000-acre Haven Oak Technology Park data center, citing concerns about wildlife, water resources, and noise. Their pushback coincides with Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's introduction of a new statewide framework to increase oversight and establish stricter environmental and energy standards for data centers. The project is currently undergoing review by the county's planning department.
Residents in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, raised concerns about Tract's proposed Haven Oak Technology Park data center campus during a community meeting. The project is currently a controversial proposal in the area.
Residents in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, raised significant concerns about a proposed 1000-acre data center project by Tract, named Haven Oak Technology Park, at a public meeting. Concerns focused on water usage, electricity demands, noise, and the project's impact on a Civil War battlefield. The project is currently under review by the county's planning department.
Nevada has become a significant hub for data center development, prompting statewide concerns over electricity grid strain, water usage, and local impacts. The growth is a divisive political issue, with legislative proposals for new regulations, tax reform, and local moratoriums being discussed or enacted, alongside a unique legal challenge in Boulder City.
Meta is expanding its Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah, pushing its total capital investment in the state past $3 billion. Alongside this expansion, Meta is making significant community investments, including a $600,000 land grant for a school and a $1.5 million commitment to an education foundation. This development highlights the data center's impact on local infrastructure, job creation, and energy demands, with other companies also establishing a presence in the area.
The Morris Data Center Opposition Group held a community meeting to address concerns about the proposed 343-acre Morris Technology Park data center project. Residents and organizers raised issues regarding electricity demand, water usage, noise, lighting, property taxes, environmental impacts, and future development, citing a lack of public engagement from the city and developer. The group plans to continue weekly meetings to raise awareness and discuss the project's implications.
A local group called the Morris Illinois Data Center Opposition has announced it will hold its own in-person public meetings to discuss the proposed Morris Data Center project. This comes after the City of Morris and developer Tract held two virtual informational meetings that the opposition found inadequate. The group plans to feature different speakers at each community meeting.
Texas state senators questioned data center water usage and regulatory transparency during a recent hearing, with agencies reporting low compliance rates for water use surveys. Lawmakers plan to introduce bills to regulate the industry amid concerns over increasing water and electricity demands. Local opposition groups are worried about the rapid expansion of data centers and the potential for grandfathering projects before new regulations are in place.
Developers from Tract held a virtual town hall in Morris, Illinois, to address community concerns regarding a proposed 1-gigawatt data center. The project, planned for land already zoned industrial, faces opposition from residents who submitted a petition requesting an in-person meeting. The developer also committed $10 million to the city's new water treatment plant.
Virtual community meetings were held in Morris to discuss a proposed data center campus, where city officials are developing a comprehensive zoning amendment. Tract, the land purchaser, addressed community concerns regarding public opposition, water use, and noise, hoping to secure an tenant soon.
Farmington Mayor Nick Lien stated that the city will not pursue a one-year data center moratorium due to legal risks, as the proposed Tract data center project has already received rezoning and planned unit development approval. The mayor cited a $20 million lawsuit faced by Inver Grove Heights for attempting a similar action against a pre-approved project. While a moratorium could apply to other parts of the city, applying it to Tract's approved project would expose Farmington to significant litigation from Tract and the School District.