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The status recorded for “A.I. Data Center in Bates Mill Complex” is proposed.

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This Taiyo project page references Vermont Public along with the original URL (https://www.vermontpublic.org/2026-04-27/incredibly-disappointed-environment-group-bill-sponsor-dismayed-at-veto-of-data-center-ban). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

A.I. Data Center in Bates Mill Complex

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Jay, Maine, United States

Source: Vermont Public

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A plan to build an 82-megawatt A.I. data center in the Bates Mill complex in Jay, Maine, using existing connections to Central Maine Power and less water than the former paper mill. The project is supported by local officials for its potential tax revenue and permanent jobs.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Forest Products and Packaging, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location: Jay, Maine, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Vermont Public

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The project “A.I. Data Center in Bates Mill Complex” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Jay, Maine, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Vermont Public.

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Original status	proposed
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A plan to build an 82-megawatt A.I. data center in the Bates Mill complex in Jay, Maine, using existing connections to Central Maine Power and less water than the former paper mill. The project is supported by local officials for its potential tax revenue and permanent jobs.
Original sector	Technology Infrastructure

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Maine
City	Jay

Source

Source	Vermont Public
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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Data Center, Forest Products and Packaging, Power Generation (CCGT)
Article published date	2026-04-30

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