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The Independence City Council approved Nebius' plan to purchase electricity for a 2 million-square-foot data center in eastern Independence, set to open in fall. The project will include a new power plant, funded by Nebius, which will not impact residents' electric bills.

Concerns about noise and environmental issues have been raised by residents. A city council vote in March will consider property and sales tax breaks for Nebius during construction, expected to last three years, with tax revenue projected to begin in 2028.