Valara Holdings

Data Center Signal is tracking 20 clips about Valara Holdings data center developments across 1 states, including SC.

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News ClipWYFF·Spartanburg County, SC

South Carolina Public Service Commission approves nearly $3 billion data center

South Carolina regulators have unanimously approved plans for a nearly $3 billion data center in Spartanburg County, despite concerns raised by an environmental group. The South Carolina Public Service Commission sided with developers North-Mark Strategies and Valara Holdings, ruling that the project is not subject to the same regulatory process as power plants. An environmental group had filed a lawsuit arguing the project was improperly classified.

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8/28/2026

News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

SC utility regulators side with data center, won’t require approval for gas plant

The South Carolina Public Service Commission ruled that data center developer Valara Holdings does not need regulatory approval for its 450-megawatt natural gas plant in Spartanburg County. This decision dismisses a petition by local residents and an environmental group concerned about the project's environmental impact and transparency. The power plant is intended solely to power Valara Holdings' $2.8 billion data center development.

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8/27/2026

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Environmental group files court order to stop Spartanburg County data center project

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has filed for a temporary injunction to stop the construction of the Valara data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They allege that construction began without proper review by the Spartanburg Planning Commission, leading to ongoing lawsuits. SELC claims "harmful construction" continues at the site.

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8/20/2026

News ClipWYFF·Spartanburg County, SC

Data Center Discussion: Upstate county brings in state leaders amid concerns

Spartanburg County and South Carolina leaders convened to discuss data centers, particularly the Valara Holdings Center, amidst public concerns. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Bureau of Air Quality detailed its thorough review process for air quality permits. Officials assured that all state and federal standards must be met for the facility to proceed.

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8/13/2026

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

‘A fact finding journey’: Spartanburg County holds special meeting on data centers

Spartanburg County Council held a special work session to discuss data centers, specifically a Valara Holdings project, in response to community concerns. Experts addressed environmental topics such as air quality, noise, water, gas, and electricity. The Valara data center is already facing a lawsuit from neighbors, and the county is considering a one-year moratorium on data center development.

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8/12/2026

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Wofford researchers track air quality near Valara data center site before turbines come online

Wofford College researchers are installing air-quality monitors near a future Valara Holdings data center site in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to establish baseline particulate-matter levels before the facility's natural-gas-powered equipment begins operating. They have recorded elevated readings during construction and express concerns about potential air pollution from the proposed 24 natural-gas generators and 11 turbines, which would effectively create one of the state's largest natural-gas power plants. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is reviewing permits for additional turbines, and the Spartanburg County Council has scheduled a special public safety committee meeting to discuss the project.

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8/11/2026

News ClipCharleston City Paper·Spartanburg County, SC

PSC weighs $3B data center fight

The South Carolina Public Service Commission is addressing a dispute over whether Valara Holdings' planned 900,000-square-foot data center in Spartanburg County, which will be powered by its own 457-megawatt natural gas plant, requires PSC approval. Environmental groups argue that any major utility facility generating over 75 megawatts needs PSC siting and environmental approval, while Valara contends its private power generation does not constitute a public utility. A final ruling from the commission is expected by September 4.

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8/7/2026

News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

South Carolina Regulators Debate Approval for Data Center's Private Power Plant

South Carolina utility regulators held a hearing to determine if Valara Holdings needs state approval to build a 450-megawatt natural gas plant for its private data center in Spartanburg County. Residents and environmentalists argue that a certificate is necessary to scrutinize environmental impacts, while Valara contends it doesn't need public oversight for a private power source.

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8/6/2026

News ClipWIS News 10·Spartanburg County, SC

Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg County data Center project before PSC

Residents and an environmental group are challenging a proposed $3 billion Valara Holdings data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, before the Public Service Commission. The dispute centers on whether the data center's natural gas-fired power plant requires state regulatory review, despite construction already being underway. A ruling from the commission, expected by September 4, could have significant implications for future data center developments statewide.

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8/5/2026

News ClipLive 5 News·Spartanburg County, SC

Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg Co. data center project before PSC

Residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center are challenging Valara Holdings' proposed $3 billion data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They argue the accompanying natural gas power plant requires state review under the Utility Facility Siting and Environmental Protection Act, a claim Valara disputes. The South Carolina Public Service Commission is reviewing arguments and will vote by September 4th on whether the project falls under state utility siting requirements.

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8/5/2026

News Clip3:08FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County residents report construction disruptions from data center project

Residents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are experiencing significant disruptions from the ongoing construction of a large data center by Northmark Strategies and Valara Holdings. Neighbors report issues such as excessive dust and noise, affecting their quality of life and health, even before the 450-megawatt facility becomes operational.

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7/24/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

As SELC sues Spartanburg County over data center development, officials defend their actions$

The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a lawsuit against Spartanburg County and Valara Holdings, a NorthMark subsidiary, regarding a $2.8 billion data center project. The suit alleges the county improperly classified the 457-megawatt data center as minor land developments, thereby bypassing public input and the planning commission. This classification is being challenged due to concerns about the project's environmental impact and the denial of public debate.

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7/23/2026

News ClipRock Hill Herald·Chester County, SC

Chester County approves data center moratorium. Public workshop dates set

Chester County Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center developments, becoming the latest South Carolina county to pause applications. This period will allow for education on economic and environmental impacts, with public workshops featuring utility and environmental experts. The decision comes amidst resident concerns over rural landscape preservation and a lawsuit against developer Valara Holdings for a prior project.

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7/21/2026

News Clip1:12FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Neighbors push back against data center in Spartanburg County

Residents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are protesting a proposed three-billion-dollar data center by Valara Holdings, which plans to use natural gas-fired turbines for power. The County Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and a second vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center developments, reflecting community concerns about the project's impact.

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7/19/2026

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg residents protest Valara Holdings data center on national day of action

Residents in Spartanburg, SC, protested a Valara Holdings data center project over concerns about air pollution from proposed natural gas turbines and its location in a densely populated area. The protest was part of a "National Day of Action" against data centers, while the Spartanburg County Council is scheduled to vote on a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center applications.

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7/18/2026

News Clip2:14FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Protest against data centers planned for Saturday in Spartanburg County

Residents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are planning a protest against data centers, specifically targeting a Valara Holdings project. This protest coincides with a National Day of Action Against Data Centers. The Spartanburg County Council is also scheduled to hold a public hearing and a second vote on a proposed one-year data center moratorium.

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7/18/2026

News Clip3:27FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County residents sue over $3B data center project's minor development classification

Residents in Spartanburg County, SC, have filed a lawsuit against Valara Holdings and the county over a nearly $3 billion data center project. They argue the project was wrongly classified as a minor development, bypassing necessary public review, and raise significant concerns about water quality and air emissions. A hearing for the lawsuit is scheduled for July 30th.

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7/9/2026

News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

Data center developer, local SC government skirted public input, residents suit says

Spartanburg County residents have filed a lawsuit against data center developer Valara Holdings and the county government, alleging they sidestepped transparency and public input requirements by applying for minor rather than major land development permits. The group also asked state utility regulators to review the developer's plan to power the facility with 450 megawatts of on-site natural gas generation. Residents express concerns about potential impacts on public input, power bills, and environmental pollution.

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7/8/2026

News ClipFITSNews·Spartanburg County, SC

Motion Filed to Recuse South Carolina Public Service Commissioner in Data Center Case

Opponents of a proposed data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, have filed a motion with the SC Public Service Commission to remove Commissioner H. David Britt from the case. They allege Britt is biased due to his public advocacy for the project and disparaging comments about opponents, making it impossible for him to impartially review the controversial data center and associated natural gas power plant. The SCPSC must now decide on Britt's recusal before addressing the project's compliance with state utility siting and environmental protection laws.

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7/1/2026

News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

Energy and water use, projected jobs and revenue: Spartanburg's NorthMark data center by the numbers$

The NorthMark data center in Spartanburg, SC, is under construction and facing scrutiny over its proposed expansion of natural gas power generation and significant water usage. Local residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center have raised concerns about air and noise pollution, with a public hearing scheduled for the power increase permit. The company, through Valara Holdings, is touting economic benefits like jobs and tax revenue.

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5/20/2026