American Tower Asset

American Tower Asset has asked to defer its rezoning request for a proposed data center in east Charlotte, North Carolina, off Hood Road near Reedy Creek Nature Preserve. The request was scheduled for review by city officials on Monday but faces significant community opposition. Thousands of residents have signed a petition citing environmental impact and power consumption concerns. The developer plans to revisit the rezoning request on May 18. GCs and subs should monitor the rescheduled hearing for project viability signals.

Duke Energy has announced a $500 million transmission infrastructure upgrade across the Carolinas to accommodate surging data center load growth. The investment includes new high-voltage transmission lines and substation expansions in the Charlotte metro area, where multiple hyperscale campuses are under development. This infrastructure commitment from Duke Energy confirms the Carolinas as a top-tier emerging data center market. Construction is already underway on the first phase, making this an