New data center project announcements, expansions, and investment commitments across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 3,364 clips related to announcement across all 50 states.
A proposed 70,000 square foot data center by DC BLOX near the Nashville Zoo is facing strong opposition from residents and the zoo itself. Concerns include noise and light pollution, environmental impact on animals, and the visual appearance of the facility. The issue is slated for a public hearing by the Planning Commission.
Zachary Tacket of Creek Don't Rise Coalition is calling for transparency regarding a possible data center in Pikeville, Kentucky. He urges the public to scrutinize agreements with companies like Kentucky Power and American Electric Power, advocating for enforceable standards and community benefit payments to upgrade local infrastructure. Tacket emphasizes holding officials accountable while cautioning against outright rejection of the project, promoting a balanced approach.
The city of Pikeville, Kentucky, is in discussions with an unnamed company about building a $250 million data center in its industrial park. City residents are already expressing concerns regarding potential impacts on power rates, water consumption, and the sewer system. The city manager, however, encourages the public to be fully informed before opposing the project.
Developers PointOne and Helix Ventures have proposed a 300,000 sq ft data center in northern Lee County, NC, to be operated by CyrusOne. The project is currently in the permit application phase and is valued at $900 million, promising significant tax revenue. It follows local controversy over data centers, which led to new county-wide regulations.
A massive AI data center project, Beacon Point AI, is planned for Nueces County, Texas. Despite a Stage 3 drought in the region, the developer, Hut 8, claims the facility will use zero municipal water through a closed-loop cooling system.
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has opened a public comment period until June 15 for a proposed data center in Richland County. NYDIG DFM LLC, identified as a bitcoin-mining firm, is seeking an air quality permit to operate eight 2,500 brake-horsepower engines for the data center. The DEQ has indicated its intention to award the permit.
A local data center in Hubbard, Texas is reportedly bringing an economic boost to a restaurant in the area, highlighting the positive impact of local data center developments.
Residents in Riesel, McLennan County, Texas, are raising concerns about a proposed data center by Cypher Digital. While no specific site or permits have been filed, locals and Precinct 2 Commissioner D.L. Wilson fear the project's impact on power, water, and the rural character of the community. Commissioner Wilson publicly opposes data centers in the county but notes the limited authority of county commissioners under Texas law to prevent such developments.
Country music star Brad Paisley is strongly opposing a proposed artificial intelligence data center near the Nashville Zoo. He has publicly expressed his disapproval and is actively working to prevent the development from proceeding.
Whitfield County Commissioners approved the rezoning of 170 acres in Dalton, Georgia, for a data center equivalent to 130 football fields. This development is part of a significant increase in large-scale data center projects across the state.
Fisk University's $1 billion master plan includes a new 30-megawatt data center in North Nashville. Community members have launched petitions expressing concerns over potential noise, water usage, and energy consumption. Project representatives assert that local utility bills will not be impacted by the data center's power demands.
SpaceX has secured a significant infrastructure agreement with Google, valued at $920 million per month, for AI computing capacity utilizing Nvidia GPUs in SpaceX data centers. This deal, along with a previous agreement with Anthropic for a Memphis, Tennessee data center, comes ahead of SpaceX's planned IPO. Google stated this capacity is needed to meet surging customer demand for its Gemini Enterprise platform.
Lexington officials, including Mayor Linda Gorton and Councilmember Tyler Morton, are expressing concerns about data center development after DartPoints acquired a former Lexmark data center property with plans for expansion. The city has stated it will not provide financial incentives for the project and is reviewing existing regulations, with a proposed zoning amendment to define and restrict major data centers in certain industrial districts. Officials cite minimal job creation, potential utility cost increases, and impacts on neighborhoods and infrastructure as reasons for stricter controls.
Fisk University's proposed 30-megawatt data center in North Nashville is facing significant opposition from alumni and local residents. Critics are concerned about potential noise, environmental impacts, and energy consumption, prompting two online petitions against the project. University officials defend the plan as crucial for the school's financial future and highlight efforts to mitigate environmental concerns.
Two petitions have emerged opposing Fisk University's proposed data center development. The article highlights community efforts to challenge the university's plans for the facility.
CyrusOne is developing a hyper scale data center in Freestone County, Texas, in partnership with Constellation Energy's Calpine unit. The project, located near the existing Freestone Energy Center, plans for up to 760 MW capacity. Local residents are encouraged to attend upcoming special meetings and public hearings to discuss concerns regarding noise, light pollution, water usage, and environmental impacts.
Sriram Krishnan, the senior White House policy adviser on artificial intelligence, announced his departure from the role at the end of June. He cited energy, data centers, and AI technology access as future challenges for the U.S. and its allies, noting widespread national opposition to data centers.
A 7-story data center building located in Thornton, Colorado, is currently on the market for $28 million. The property is being offered for sale as a 'data fortress'.
Indiana is experiencing a data center boom with significant investments from companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta, driven by AI and cloud computing demands. While generating jobs and tax revenue, this growth is met with community concerns over energy and water consumption, land use, and quality of life. Experts attribute Indiana's appeal to its infrastructure and supportive state environment, placing it as a critical player in national tech development.
Kanza Park Place's proposed gigawatt-scale Flint Hills Digital Campus in Emporia, Kansas, is facing significant public questions and concerns regarding its construction timeline, electricity needs, and water usage. City officials and the developer are actively addressing these concerns ahead of upcoming public meetings, including a special Planning Commission meeting for a proposed zoning overlay. The project aims to bring economic benefits but also raises environmental and infrastructure questions.