Iowa residents oppose gas plant planned near data centers

A proposed natural gas power plant near Fairfax, Iowa is drawing local opposition as data center demand drives infrastructure expansion in the region.

First covered Nov 6, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article

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5d Inside Climate News As Data Centers Move In, Iowa Residents Fight Plans For a New Gas Plant — FAIRFAX, Iowa—Nearly 50 people gathered at the American Legion Post on a July evening to learn about a proposed natural gas plant less than three miles from…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-06 (#7) · 2026-11-07 (#13)

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