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368-megawatt AI data center in Kearney — construction starts soon

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368-megawatt AI data center in Kearney — construction starts soon

• ASHLEY MOHLER Kearney Hub
• Sep 12, 2026
• Sep 12, 2026
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The Kearney City Council approved the Tech One Crossing data center Tuesday night after adopting revised data center regulations and rezoning the project site.

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A crowd filled the Kearney City Council chambers during consideration of the Tech One Crossing data center Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

ASHLEY MOHRER, Kearney Hub

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City Manager Brenda Jensen talks at Tuesday's council meeting about rezoning the land for the Tech One Crossing data center.

ASHLEY MOHRER, Kearney Hub

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The Kearney City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to decide on a 368-megawatt data center.

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Tech One Crossing will replace an existing 100-megawatt cryptocurrency mine with an AI data center developed by Worldwide Mission Critical. It will use 368 megawatts of energy.

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The council passed a community benefit agreement identifying the data center’s commitment to provide measurable and lasting benefits to Kearney and the surrounding community.

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A crowd filled the Kearney City Council chambers during consideration of the Tech One Crossing data center Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.

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City Manager Brenda Jensen talks at Tuesday's council meeting about rezoning the land for the Tech One Crossing data center.

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The council passed a community benefit agreement identifying the data center’s commitment to provide measurable and lasting benefits to Kearney and the surrounding community.

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The Kearney City Council meets on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to decide on a 368-megawatt data center.

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Tech One Crossing will replace an existing 100-megawatt cryptocurrency mine with an AI data center developed by Worldwide Mission Critical. It will use 368 megawatts of energy.

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