Community opposition, protests, and organized resistance to data center projects across the United States. Data Center Signal is tracking 26,437 clips related to opposition across all 50 states.
Residents are opposing a proposed data center in Alliance, Ohio, expressing strong concerns about the project. The available article text does not provide details about the developer, project status, or specific reasons for the opposition.
A public hearing on Project Jupiter's air quality permit has been rescheduled for Dec. 7 in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Yucca Growth Infrastructure LLC is seeking approval to use a natural gas pipeline to power thousands of Bloom Energy fuel cells at the Oracle- and OpenAI-backed data center campus, while environmental advocates challenge the permit over emissions and other concerns.
California environmental and labor groups oppose Proposition 45, a November ballot measure that would accelerate environmental reviews and resolve related lawsuits more quickly. Critics, including The Climate Center and Greenbelt Alliance, warn the proposal could expedite large data centers and other potentially polluting projects while reducing community oversight.
After weeks of protests and packed Aurora City Council meetings, Vantage is exploring alternative locations for a proposed data center. The original site remains under consideration, while Councilwoman Amy Wiles plans to introduce zoning changes that would increase separation between data centers and residential neighborhoods.
The Memphis City Council rejected a proposed 12-month moratorium on data center development but approved a shorter pause to develop local regulations. Councilman Jeff Warren said the city plans to use zoning rules to address pollution, water supply, and siting concerns, while residents called for stronger restrictions.
San Diego activists and local politicians are opposing a potential 400-megawatt data center at the Navy’s NAVWAR site in the Midway District, citing impacts on affordable housing and community control. Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order freezing data center construction while city leaders seek guardrails and broader federal involvement.
Google held a community meeting about its proposed six-building data center campus in Palo, Iowa. Residents raised concerns about land, water use, noise and impacts on the local power grid, while Google said it would pay for required utility upgrades and hopes to begin construction in early 2026 if approved.
San Diego residents, activists and city leaders are opposing a proposed 400-megawatt AI data center at the former NAVWAR site north of downtown. Officials plan to advocate for a moratorium on data center permitting, citing concerns about heavy electricity use and its potential effect on already-high utility rates.
San Diego elected officials and community members are opposing a potential 400-megawatt data center at the NAVWAR site near Old Town. Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order advancing a temporary moratorium while the city develops safeguards, including clean-energy requirements and community input.
Marshalltown's Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend a data center overlay district and related zoning regulations to the City Council. The commission unanimously rejected extending the city's existing data center moratorium, while some residents and landowners urged additional study and public input.
San Diego residents and elected officials rallied at City Hall against a proposed 400-megawatt data center at the former NAVWAR site in the Midway District. Opponents cited noise, pollution, pressure on city resources and limited community benefits, while city officials are considering a moratorium on new data centers.
Data centers have become a major issue in Ohio’s gubernatorial race, with candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton calling for greater industry oversight. Voters and residents in communities including Wilmington, Mount Orab, Trenton and Cincinnati are concerned about electricity costs, water use, land rezoning and limited local employment benefits.
San Diego leaders and community members are opposing a proposed 400-megawatt data center at the federally owned NAVWAR site near Old Town. Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order proposing a temporary moratorium on data center development while the city develops safeguards, with the measure scheduled for a City Council vote.
A Charleston Gazette-Mail editorial argues that West Virginia’s data center rules and incentives are inadequate. It urges policymakers to establish more reasonable priorities before developers begin building amid public opposition.
A grassroots coalition in Barren County is opposing a proposed data center near Mammoth Cave. Residents cite 37 sinkholes and the potential impact on an endangered cave shrimp species, while Cave City faces ongoing litigation involving its data center moratorium.
Columbia officials are reviewing feedback from residents about data center development in the city. The available information does not identify a specific company, project decision, or regulatory outcome.
Fairfield County residents raised concerns about potential data centers near Jenkinsville, including environmental effects, water use, infrastructure costs and quality-of-life impacts. The county is under a 12-month data center moratorium and is considering an ordinance that could require reclaimed-water use, water recycling and developer-funded infrastructure.
Piedmont City Council approved amended design conditions for the proposed Cloverleaf data center campus, including a 75,000-gallon-per-day water-use cap and a developer-funded water study. The council has not yet voted on the project itself, while residents continue to protest and a separate Beltline Energy proposal remains under review.
The Sitka Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend defining data centers in the city zoning code and prohibiting their development in all zones for now. The recommendation will go to the Sitka Assembly, amid concerns about energy and water consumption, environmental impacts, pollution and public safety.
Connecticut Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff is proposing a statewide moratorium on new data centers while lawmakers study their effects on water supplies, public health and the electric grid. The proposal follows local fights, including opposition to a planned data center in Colchester and a moratorium adopted in Mystic.