Monolith plans data center at Olive Creek Campus in Hallam, Nebraska, application due mid-July

Monolith, a Lincoln based company, plans to build a data center at its Olive Creek Campus in Hallam, Nebraska. The first phase application is expected by mid-July. This would be the second data center site in Lancaster County. The company named Crusoe as a prospective project partner. Crusoe is known for using stranded natural gas and low carbon energy sources to power data centers, which could reduce the carbon footprint of the facility compared to standard grid power. Data centers are major electricity consumers, and their growth is driving demand for new renewable energy projects and grid upgrades. If Monolith and Crusoe follow through with low carbon power, this project could serve as a model for how rural communities can host high tech infrastructure without spiking local emissions. The article does not specify the power capacity, timeline for construction, or whether the facility will connect to the local grid or operate behind the meter. Those details will matter for assessing the real climate impact.