New data center project announcements, expansions, and investment commitments across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 5,979 clips related to announcement across all 50 states.
This video investigates why southeast Georgia is emerging as a significant region for data center development. It examines the factors contributing to the area's growth as a data center hotspot.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey discussed his state's plan to attract data centers, emphasizing the benefits to the local populace. He highlighted how these facilities contribute to the economy, bringing jobs and investment to West Virginia. The governor's remarks focus on the state's strategic efforts to become a hub for technology and AI infrastructure.
The University of Michigan has proposed a new computing center, which is drawing concerns from various groups. These concerns center on the facility's potential role in nuclear weapons modernization efforts. The proposed center is sparking debate about the university's involvement in such projects.
The article criticizes California's Democratic politicians, particularly Governor Gavin Newsom, for their perceived failure to regulate data centers despite public opposition and significant environmental concerns regarding water and energy usage. It highlights a vetoed bill, ongoing legislative efforts, a mayoral candidate's proposal for a moratorium in Los Angeles, and a community's successful rejection of data centers in Monterey Park.
A rural town in Montana is being considered as the location for a massive 5,000-acre data center campus. This development signifies potential new infrastructure and economic activity in the region.
An opinion piece in the Cincinnati Enquirer argues that Ohio should mandate data centers to generate their own power and cover all associated infrastructure costs, rather than burdening existing utility customers. The author highlights the PORTS-Pike project in Pike County as a model, where OpenAI is committed to a data center campus with its own 10 gigawatts of power generation. This model is advocated for future hyperscale projects, specifically mentioning a proposed Amazon Web Services campus in Trenton, Butler County.
Meta has unveiled a new, large data center in Kuna, Idaho. The facility features an eco-friendly design. Meta is also investing $100 million into city infrastructure as part of the project.
Plans for a new data center are underway in Turkey, Texas, where it is proposed to replace an existing water tower. This development indicates changes to local infrastructure. Further details about the project's specifics or involved parties are not provided in the article.
QTS, a company building a data center near Turkey, Texas, has pledged $250 million towards Texas water infrastructure, including replacing the town's aging water tower. This commitment addresses Turkey's long-standing water system failures. The data center will use its own wells for operational water and will not tap into the city's municipal lines.
Google is set to construct a data center in West Memphis, Arkansas. Residents have voiced concerns regarding potential energy cost increases following a leaked statement between Google and utility provider Entergy. The West Memphis Utility is working to reassure customers about their billing prices amidst these concerns.
Meta's data center in Kuna, Idaho, is now officially operational. The facility emphasizes its efficient water usage through a closed-loop cooling system and its reliance on renewable energy sources. Meta has also invested significantly in local infrastructure and schools, fostering a positive relationship with the community.
Starwood Digital Ventures announced plans for a second data center in West Columbia, Mason County, West Virginia. CEO Anthony Balestieri described the project as "community-conscious" during an announcement at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit.
TeraWulf announced its $4 billion to $4.5 billion 'Justified Data Campus' in Hancock County, Kentucky, is expected to come online in late 2027, with tenant Anthropic investing an additional $10 billion. The project, located on a former Century Aluminum site in Hawesville, has faced community opposition and concerns regarding environmental impact and local costs. Hancock County officials are working with TeraWulf to ensure the county is protected and has requested a noise study.
Meta's new data center in Kuna, Idaho, is now online and operational after four years of construction, optimized for AI hardware. The facility features closed-loop cooling with minimal water consumption and its electricity use is matched with 100% clean and renewable energy. Meta has also invested significantly in local infrastructure and community grants, including a dedicated water and wastewater system for Kuna and a $200,000 grant for the Kuna School District.
The City of Belvidere leaders and Datawatt Energy representatives have signed a preliminary agreement for a data center project. Discussions regarding this development have been ongoing since late 2024.
Data center developers QTS and Lancium are partnering with the City of Turkey, Texas, to address the city's aging water infrastructure. QTS has committed a $250 million long-term investment to replace the water tower and lines, which is crucial for the small rural town and will support a major data center campus planned for Hall County.
Meta's new $1.2 billion data center in Kuna, Idaho, is now operational. It features a closed-loop cooling system designed to significantly reduce water consumption, addressing initial community concerns about water usage. Meta also aims to match its energy use with 100% clean energy and become water positive by 2030.
Yadkin County has enacted a two-year moratorium on data centers in its unincorporated areas, but this does not affect the town of Yadkinville where a new 60 MW data center by White Fiber/Enovum is planned. The facility will be located on 120 acres and 500,000 square feet of former Unifi warehouse space, which is already zoned for light industrial use. Town leaders are addressing community concerns regarding water and power usage, noting the site's existing infrastructure and the company's efforts to mitigate environmental impact.
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a new $12 billion data center and NScale's Monarch Compute Campus received High Impact Data Center certification in Mason County, West Virginia. These projects are subject to rigorous state certification processes, including water usage recommendations and a new special tax model passed by the Legislature.
Geronimo Power, a Minnesota-based energy company, has a purchase agreement for over 600 acres in rural Cass County, North Dakota. The company recently promoted the economic benefits of data centers in the region, leading to speculation about a new facility near Fargo.