Vistra Corp.

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Vistra Corp. data center developments across 3 states, including MD, CA, OH.

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News ClipThe Maryland Wire·Frederick County, MD

Frederick City Council Vice President Appeals Ethics Violation Ruling on Data Center and Energy Lobbying

Frederick City Council Vice President Katie Nash was found to have violated ethics rules regarding conflicts of interest and misuse of office, specifically related to her lobbying for an energy company while participating in data center and energy policy discussions. She is appealing the decision and its penalties in Frederick County Circuit Court, arguing procedural flaws rather than denying the underlying conduct. The ethics commission ordered her to pay a $1,000 fine and cease participation in relevant council matters.

government legal zoning

7/6/2026

News ClipFarm and Dairy·New Albany, Franklin County, OH

Nuclear energy to power data centers in Ohio, Pa.

Four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania are being restarted or extending operations to provide dedicated energy for artificial intelligence data centers. These projects involve major power purchase agreements with companies like Microsoft and Meta, aiming to supply consistent, clean energy for the growing demand. The initiatives have garnered significant government support at both federal and state levels.

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Microsoft Meta

5/28/2026

News ClipA Miner Detail·Frederick County, MD

Katie Nash Fined $1,000 in Frederick Data Center Ethics Ruling

Frederick City Council Member Katie Nash was fined $1,000 and ordered to cease all Council activity involving data centers or energy by the Frederick City Ethics Commission. The commission found Nash committed three ethics violations related to conflicts of interest, including lobbying for an energy company and concealing financial interests while promoting data center legislation. This ruling impacts her ability to influence data center development in Frederick City and County.

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Amazon

5/14/2026

News ClipLos Angeles Times·Acton, Los Angeles County, CA

California is ground zero for growing battery opposition

Communities across California, particularly Acton, are fiercely opposing large lithium-ion battery storage projects due to concerns about fire hazards in high-risk zones, environmental contamination, and industrialization. This opposition, often citing the strain on local infrastructure and safety, has led to project cancellations, delays, and legal challenges. Developers face increasing scrutiny and legal hurdles in siting these essential energy projects, which are vital for meeting growing electricity demand, including that from data centers.

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4/24/2026