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Data Center Signal is tracking 42 clips about Verrus data center developments across 2 states, including OR, MI.

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News ClipStatesman Journal·Salem, Marion County, OR

Salem deems data center application incomplete, questions water use

Salem officials have deemed the application for the Verrus data center incomplete, requesting substantial additional information on water consumption, environmental protections, and operational details. The company has 180 days to provide the missing data or risk the application being voided. This development occurs amid public opposition and the city's recent proposal for a temporary moratorium on AI data centers.

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8/28/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

Verrus application for Mill Creek data center deemed incomplete by city officials

Salem city officials have deemed Verrus's application for a data center at the Mill Creek Corporate Center incomplete. The Google-backed company must resubmit its application, including a noise study, separate applications for each development site, and an archaeological review, to meet the city's land use criteria.

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Google

8/28/2026

News ClipHerald and News·OR

Will data centers be Oregon’s big political issue this fall?

Data center development is becoming a significant political issue across Oregon, driven by concerns over electricity and water consumption. Local communities in Hillsboro, Hood River, and Salem have responded with enacted or proposed moratoriums, while public opposition has influenced elections and led to state-level intervention on proposed projects.

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8/28/2026

News ClipFM News 101 KXL·Salem, Marion County, OR

Salem 9-Member Data Center Task Force Forming

Salem, Oregon has enacted a temporary moratorium on a proposed data center project. A newly formed nine-member task force will study the project's impacts and present recommendations to the City Council by year-end. Public concern has been raised regarding limited opportunities for engagement and potential environmental impacts, referencing groundwater contamination in neighboring counties.

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8/27/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·OR

Gov. Tina Kotek to back 2027 bill on Oregon data center approach

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek plans to introduce legislation in 2027 to establish a new system approach for data centers, incorporating recommendations from her Data Center Advisory Committee. She supports local moratoriums to allow time to assess data centers' energy, water use, and community impacts, as seen with Salem's pursuit of a temporary moratorium after a Verrus project proposal.

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8/21/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

Who is Verrus, the company behind Salem’s proposed data center?

Verrus, a Google-funded company, has proposed a new type of data center in Salem, claiming it will address issues related to water, power, noise, and pollution. Despite these claims, Verrus has not yet built a data center. The project in Salem remains proposed.

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Google

8/19/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

SEDCOR chose Verrus over multiple companies eyeing Salem for data center buildouts

SEDCOR, Salem's economic development agency, selected Silicon Valley company Verrus to build a data center in the city's Mill Creek Corporate Center. Verrus was chosen over other prospective companies due to its more sustainable approach, despite not having prior data center construction experience.

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8/15/2026

News ClipWoodburn Independent·Woodburn, Marion County, OR

City of Woodburn calls on consulting firm to prep for data center proposals

The City of Woodburn, Oregon, has hired Thomas Consulting Group to review its ordinances, policies, and infrastructure to prepare for potential data center development. This proactive measure aims to ensure the city has clear regulations and tools to evaluate future applications and address community concerns. Currently, there are no data center applications under review, but developer Verrus has evaluated local industrial sites.

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8/13/2026

News ClipOPB·Salem, Marion County, OR

Proposed data center in Salem stalled - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Salem City Council has voted to begin the process of adopting a data center moratorium. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek also canceled a state land sale to Verrus for a proposed data center and formed a task force to develop statewide data center regulations. Verrus CEO Nelson Abramson maintains his company's data centers are sustainable and beneficial.

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8/11/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·Salem, Marion County, OR

Oregon governor backs local moratoriums on data center development

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced support for local moratoriums on data center development, pending review by her committee and legislative consideration. This follows actions by Salem City Council to enact a temporary moratorium, and similar moves in Woodburn and Hillsboro. The decision comes amidst growing public opposition and concerns over a proposed Verrus data center project in Salem.

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8/8/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

Verrus official briefs chamber members on data center early Thursday morning

Jeff Bladen, head of energy and policy at Verrus, a Google-funded company, updated the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce on plans for a proposed data center. The facility is slated for Salem's Mill Creek Corporate Center.

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Google

8/7/2026

News ClipThe Portland Tribune·OR

Data Centers Becoming Key Political Issue in Oregon

Data centers are emerging as a significant political issue across Oregon, sparking protests and leading several local governments, including the cities of Hillsboro and Hood River, to enact moratoria on new developments. Concerns primarily revolve around the vast electricity and water consumption of these facilities. The issue has even influenced state-level politics, with Governor Tina Kotek intervening to halt a proposed project in Salem following public outcry.

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Amazon

8/7/2026

News ClipSalem Business Journal·Salem, Marion County, OR

Oakline Data Center Safeguards Detailed by Verrus

Verrus detailed safeguards for the Oakline Data Center. No further information about the nature of these safeguards or the data center project is available.

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8/7/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

Salem data center was designed to use as much as 3 million gallons a day

A Google-funded company named Verrus has proposed a data center for the Mill Creek Corporate Center in Salem, Oregon. Engineering firm projections indicate the facility could consume up to 3.1 million gallons of water daily, with annual usage reaching 38.7 million gallons.

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Google

8/5/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·Salem, Marion County, OR

Salem City Council votes in favor on moratorium on AI data centers

The Salem City Council unanimously voted to enact a temporary moratorium on AI data centers and begin updating zoning regulations, following significant public opposition to the proposed Verrus 'Oakline at Mill Creek' project. Residents expressed concerns about the impact on the city's water supply, environment, and electricity infrastructure. Despite the moratorium, Verrus plans to proceed with a data center on privately owned land.

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8/4/2026

News Clip3:46KATU News·Salem, Marion County, OR

Salem City Council votes to pause data center development

The Salem City Council unanimously voted to advance a moratorium on data center development, driven by significant public opposition. This follows Governor Tina Kotek's decision to withdraw a state land sale for a data center project by Verrus, whose application is now pending with the city. Residents have raised concerns about noise, utility strain, and impacts on water supply.

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8/4/2026

News ClipKATU·Salem, Marion County, OR

Tonight: Salem city leaders consider AI data center moratorium

Salem City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a 60 or 120-day moratorium on new AI data center developments. This comes after resident opposition due to concerns about land use and drinking water, and a pending application from Verrus for a data center project.

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8/3/2026

News ClipSalem Reporter·Salem, Marion County, OR

Data company advances Salem plan, replacing state land and beating moratorium

Verrus, a data company, has submitted an initial plan for a data center in southeast Salem. This action appears to preempt efforts by Salem city officials to impose a moratorium on large data centers. The plan was filed on July 31.

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8/1/2026

News ClipWoodburn Independent·Woodburn, Marion County, OR

Woodburn eyes data center issues by considering temporary moratorium

The City of Woodburn, Oregon, is considering a temporary moratorium on new data center development, having issued a 45-day notice to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. This action follows public concerns about data centers' impacts on infrastructure, land use, water, and electricity, and comes as developer Verrus explores a site nearby. The city previously amended its development ordinance to make data centers a conditional use, ensuring public hearings.

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8/1/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·Woodburn, Marion County, OR

Woodburn wants to consider moratorium on new data centers

Woodburn, Oregon, is considering a moratorium on new data center developments following interest from developer Verrus, whose prior proposal in Salem faced significant opposition and led to the Governor halting a state land sale. The city council previously enacted an ordinance designating data centers as a conditional use requiring public hearings.

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7/31/2026