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Couple Turns Down $131,000 Offer to Host Data‑Center Power Line on Their Land
✍️ Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 07:47 AM
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Jerry Zelenka and his spouse rejected American Transmission Company's $131,000 proposal to place a power line on their property, citing inadequate compensation and the risk of eminent domain.
Jerry Zelenka and his spouse declined a proposal from American Transmission Company (ATC) to install a high‑voltage power line across their land, a line intended to supply a new data centre.
The couple argued that the $131,000 compensation fell short of covering the removal of trees and demolition of several outbuildings required for the project, and warned that ATC could resort to eminent domain to force the easement.
Their refusal adds another layer to ongoing legal challenges filed by neighboring landowners who are questioning the legitimacy of the transmission project. ATC has not issued further comment on the offer or the couple's decision.
The couple argued that the $131,000 compensation fell short of covering the removal of trees and demolition of several outbuildings required for the project, and warned that ATC could resort to eminent domain to force the easement.
Their refusal adds another layer to ongoing legal challenges filed by neighboring landowners who are questioning the legitimacy of the transmission project. ATC has not issued further comment on the offer or the couple's decision.