Idaho Data Center Reform
Accountability

Statutory Compliance
& Impact Analysis

Evidence-based tracking of municipal statutory violations and their impact on housing affordability, poverty, and ecological well-being in data center impact zones across the Mountain West.

Data Center Moratoriums

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Active· county, CO

Mesa County

Temporary pause in the acceptance and processing of data center applications to complete a Land Development Code rewrite.

Eff: Sep 26, 2026
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Active· county, AZ

Pima County

A 120-day temporary moratorium on new data center projects in unincorporated areas where permits have not been submitted for site improvements, allowing the county time to draft new zoning code requirements.

Eff: Sep 22, 2026Exp: Jan 20, 2027
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Active· city, OR

Woodburn

120-day moratorium pausing the acceptance, review, and approval of city permits and development proposals for new data storage, processing, and IT centers.

Eff: Sep 14, 2026Exp: Jan 12, 2027
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Active· city, CA

Eureka

Temporary pause on new data centers citywide in inland and coastal zones while officials study zoning regulations.

Eff: Sep 1, 2026Exp: Oct 17, 2026
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Active· county, CA

Mendocino County

Urgency ordinance barring any new data center in the unincorporated county for 45 days.

Eff: Sep 1, 2026Exp: Oct 16, 2026
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Active· city, CA

Escondido

45-day urgency moratorium on AI data centers and expansions.

Eff: Aug 26, 2026Exp: Oct 10, 2026
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Active· city, CA

Palm Springs

45-day moratorium on large-scale data center projects to study water, energy and infrastructure impacts.

Eff: Aug 26, 2026Exp: Oct 10, 2026
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Active· city, CA

Coachella

Permanent ban on data centers within city limits.

Eff: Aug 25, 2026
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Active· county, WA

Spokane County

The moratorium temporarily halts the acceptance, processing, and approval of new building permits and land use applications for large-load data centers requiring more than 20 megawatts of power in unincorporated areas of Spokane County. It is intended to allow time to draft permanent zoning and environmental regulations.

Eff: Aug 19, 2026Exp: Dec 19, 2026
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Active· county, CA

Tulare County

45-day moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas to evaluate public health and infrastructure impacts.

Eff: Aug 18, 2026Exp: Oct 2, 2026
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Active· city, CA

Commerce

45-day moratorium on the development of Data Centers, including approval of any land use permits, entitlements or agreements.

Eff: Aug 11, 2026Exp: Sep 25, 2026
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Active· city, OR

Salem

A moratorium on new data center development.

Eff: Aug 3, 2026
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Active· state, TX

Texas

Statewide pause on the approval of new data center projects connecting to the Texas electricity grid until a comprehensive audit by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT is complete.

Eff: Aug 3, 2026
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Active· city, WA

Pasco

A six-month moratorium on development permits for data center construction.

Eff: Aug 1, 2026Exp: Feb 1, 2027
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Active· county, ID

Bannock County

The moratorium imposes a 180-day pause (effective July 30, 2026, through January 26, 2027) on accepting or processing any new data center permit applications within unincorporated Bannock County. It explicitly excludes incorporated cities such as Pocatello and allows the county time to draft a standalone data center ordinance addressing water usage, energy infrastructure, noise, and environmental impacts.

Eff: Jul 30, 2026Exp: Jan 26, 2027
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Active· city, OR

Hillsboro

A 120-day temporary halt on land-use applications for new or expanded data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The pause provides the city time to research utility and environmental impacts and draft new zoning and development standards.

Eff: Jul 27, 2026Exp: Nov 24, 2026
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Active· county, NV

White Pine County

Temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of land use applications for data center development, including rezoning, special use permits, and building permits.

Eff: Jul 22, 2026Exp: Jan 18, 2027
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Active· town, CO

Lochbuie

Five-year moratorium on data center development to allow time for thoughtful regulation and resident input.

Eff: Jul 21, 2026Exp: Jul 21, 2031
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Active· city, CA

Indio

Extended temporary moratorium on new data center projects to evaluate community impacts.

Eff: Jul 15, 2026
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Active· county, CA

Imperial County

One-year moratorium blocking data center permits until roughly June 2027 while an advisory board recommends permanent zoning rules.

Eff: Jul 14, 2026Exp: Jun 30, 2027
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Active· city, CO

Broomfield

18-month moratorium on new data centers with projected load requirements of at least 10 megawatts.

Eff: Jul 12, 2026Exp: Dec 31, 2027
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Active· county, MT

Missoula County

Temporary moratorium prohibiting the development of new or expanding data centers in zoned and unzoned areas of the county, excluding the city of Missoula, for up to one year while regulations are updated.

Eff: Jul 9, 2026Exp: Jul 9, 2027
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Active· city, WA

Federal Way

A one-year moratorium on new data centers to assess regulations regarding environmental and infrastructure concerns.

Eff: Jul 8, 2026Exp: Jul 8, 2027
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Active· county, NV

Humboldt County

A temporary pause on accepting, processing, and approving applications for new data center facilities in unincorporated parts of Humboldt County. The moratorium includes an exception for facilities that use less than 15 megawatts of power generated entirely on-site from renewable sources.

Eff: Jul 6, 2026Exp: Jul 13, 2027
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Active· county, ID

Elmore County

182-day temporary moratorium on accepting or processing permit applications for data centers in unincorporated Elmore County, citing concerns over water use, noise, land impacts, and regulation. Enacted unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners.

Eff: Jul 2, 2026Exp: Dec 31, 2026
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Active· city, TX

San Marcos

City Council voted to define data centers and make them ineligible for any part of the city in its zoning laws, effectively banning them within city limits.

Eff: Jun 16, 2026
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Active· county, UT

Box Elder County

180-day moratorium on new data centers and data center power plants on unincorporated land to study regulations and zoning standards.

Eff: Jun 10, 2026Exp: Dec 7, 2026
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Active· city, WA

Seattle

The moratorium imposes a one-year pause on the filing, processing, and approval of applications for new or expanded large data centers requiring more than 20 megavolt-amperes (MVA) of electricity. Projects that submitted land-use or environmental permit applications before the moratorium's effective date are exempt and allowed to proceed.

Eff: Jun 9, 2026Exp: Jun 9, 2027
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Active· city, CO

Longmont

Ban on hyperscale data centers that consume over 100 megawatts of power.

Eff: Jun 9, 2026
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Active· state, OR

Oregon

A moratorium included in House Bill 4084 that makes new data centers ineligible for property tax breaks through Oregon's Enterprise Zones tax incentive program.

Eff: Jun 5, 2026
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Active· county, NV

Nye County

Temporary moratorium on accepting new commercial data center applications while the county drafts regulations.

Eff: Jun 2, 2026
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Active· county, UT

Iron County

180-day moratorium on new data center, power plant, and solar applications citing gaps in county code.

Eff: May 26, 2026Exp: Nov 22, 2026
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Active· city, CO

Denver

One-year moratorium on new data center development, zoning permits, and site development plan applications. Exempts currently operating or permitted construction.

Eff: May 21, 2026Exp: May 21, 2027
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Active· county, CO

Jefferson County

10-month temporary moratorium on development of new data centers, new data center applications, and zoning.

Eff: May 19, 2026Exp: Mar 19, 2027
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Active· city, NV

City of Reno

Temporary moratorium on new data center construction permits (conditional use permits) until new regulations are adopted. Four pipeline projects are exempt.

Eff: May 14, 2026Exp: Aug 31, 2027
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Active· city, NV

Reno

The moratorium temporarily halts the City of Reno's acceptance of new conditional use permit applications for data center development until August 31, 2027, or until new regulations are adopted. It does not apply to existing data centers or those already permitted and under construction.

Eff: May 14, 2026Exp: Aug 31, 2027
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Repealed· county, TX

Hill County

One-year moratorium on data center construction in unincorporated areas of the county.

Eff: May 1, 2026Exp: Jun 5, 2026
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Active· city, OK

Oklahoma City

Emergency moratorium on new zoning and development applications for data centers. Amended in May 2026 to exempt facilities already in permitting and those with electrical loads of no more than 75 megawatts.

Eff: Apr 21, 2026Exp: Dec 31, 2026
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Active· city, CA

Oakley

Urgency ordinance extended for 10 months 15 days, working toward permanent ban.

Eff: Apr 15, 2026Exp: Apr 14, 2027
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Active· town, OR

Oregon (Statewide)

A one-year moratorium on data centers' eligibility for a major property tax break (Strategic Investment Program).

Eff: Mar 6, 2026Exp: Mar 6, 2027
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Active· county, CO

Larimer County

Temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of land use applications for new Data Center Facilities within unincorporated Larimer County.

Eff: Jan 27, 2026Exp: Feb 25, 2027
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Active· city, CA

Monterey Park

45-day moratorium on data center applications, later extended through January 2027.

Eff: Jan 21, 2026Exp: Jan 31, 2027
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Expired· county, ID

Kootenai County

The expired 182-day emergency moratorium paused the receipt, processing, and approval of all new building and development permits for data centers in unincorporated Kootenai County. It provided the county time to develop permanent regulations to protect the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer from the high water and energy demands of data center facilities.

Eff: Feb 27, 2025Exp: Aug 28, 2025
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Proposed· state, NM

New Mexico

Proposed statewide moratorium on data centers to allow time to understand the impact on laws, water systems, and communities.

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Active· county, WA

Skagit County

Six-month moratorium on new data centers amid concerns over water usage and farmland preservation.

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Active· city, OK

Broken Arrow

Moratorium on data center development.

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Proposed· county, OR

Clackamas County

The proposed moratorium would temporarily halt the acceptance and processing of new land-use applications for data center developments in unincorporated Clackamas County for an initial 120 days. This pause is intended to give the county time to establish appropriate zoning, utility, and environmental regulations.

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Proposed· state, NM

State of New Mexico

A proposed statewide moratorium set to be introduced in the 2027 Legislative Session by several state lawmakers. The moratorium aims to pause data center development statewide (following controversies like Project Jupiter) to allow the state to establish appropriate parameters for accountability, transparency, water use, and economic impact.

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Proposed· county, HI

Hawaii County

Proposed Bill 170 would amend the county zoning code to distinguish between data centers and standard data processing facilities, effectively banning or heavily restricting standalone AI data centers in the county. The Windward Planning Commission deferred action on the bill until October 2026.

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Proposed· county, TX

Hood County

Proposed moratorium on data center development.

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Proposed· state, OK

Oklahoma

Proposed legislation (SB1488) to establish a moratorium on the construction of new data centers in Oklahoma until November 1, 2029.

Exp: Nov 1, 2029
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Proposed· city, WY

Cheyenne

A proposed 12-month moratorium on the establishment, construction, or conversion of any buildings or structures for use as a data center. The ordinance would have exempted data centers already in operation or currently under construction.

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Proposed· county, MT

Butte-Silver Bow County

Proposed temporary pause on large-scale data center development to evaluate infrastructure, economic, environmental, and quality of life impacts.

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Proposed· state, WA

Washington

Proposed statewide moratorium on data centers called for by advocacy groups to understand long-term impacts, following failed legislative efforts to regulate data centers.

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MediumZoning / Land UseSeptember 7, 2026

Compliance Alert: Humboldt County Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Humboldt County moratorium (NV).

Humboldt County, NV
Community Impact

Humboldt County, NV commissioners officially adopted a temporary moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated areas on July 6, 2026 (Ordinance No. 07-06-26). The pause is currently active and set to run through July 13, 2027, unless extended.

Evidence
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/how-has-your-city-or-county-regulated-data-centers-heres-the-latest-in-nevadahttps://www.humboldtcountynv.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8814/HCC-070626https://www.thehumboldtsun.com/article/518,humboldt-county-moves-toward-temporary-data-center-moratorium-amid-water-power-concerns
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MediumWater RightsSeptember 7, 2026

Compliance Alert: South Fork Boise River Diversion Project

0 violation(s) and 2 ethical concern(s) detected for South Fork Boise River Diversion Project in Elmore County.

ID
Community Impact

The project addresses a critical environmental justice and economic issue for Elmore County: a rapidly depleting aquifer that threatens local livelihoods and municipal water supplies. By capturing flood flows, the county seeks a public benefit of stabilizing groundwater. However, ethical concerns in

Evidence
https://www.sfbrdiversion.com/cloud-solutionshttps://www.sfbrdiversion.comhttps://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/Elmore-Co-Water-Alternatives-Update-3-23-2026.pdf
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MediumZoning / Land UseAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Spokane County Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Spokane County moratorium (WA).

Spokane County, WA
Community Impact

On August 18, 2026, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a four-month pause on new permits for data centers. The moratorium is currently in effect and is set to expire on December 15, 2026.

Evidence
https://rangemedia.cohttps://www.krem.comhttps://www.spokanepublicradio.org
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MediumZoning / Land UseAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Hillsboro Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Hillsboro moratorium (OR).

Hillsboro, OR
Community Impact

The Hillsboro City Council unanimously enacted a 120-day moratorium during a special meeting on July 27, 2026, which remains actively in effect through November 24, 2026. City officials are currently using this time to draft new community development code amendments to regulate data center zones.

Evidence
https://www.hillsboro-oregon.govhttps://www.opb.orghttps://www.hillsboronewstimes.comhttps://www.kptv.com
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MediumZoning / Land UseAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Reno Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 2 ethical concern(s) detected for Reno moratorium (NV).

Reno, NV
Community Impact

On June 1, 2026, the Reno City Council voted 6-1 to approve a final resolution extending the moratorium on new data center conditional use permits ([Reno City Council extends data center moratorium, promises effort is not political](https://nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/03/reno-city-council-extends-data

Evidence
https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/initiatives-and-updates.phphttps://nevadacurrent.com/2026/06/03/reno-city-council-extends-data-center-moratorium-promises-effort-is-not-politicalhttps://www.kolotv.com/2026/05/15/reno-city-council-approves-pending-moratorium-data-centers
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MediumZoning / Land UseAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Seattle Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 2 ethical concern(s) detected for Seattle moratorium (WA).

Seattle, WA
Community Impact

On June 9, 2026, the Seattle City Council unanimously passed an emergency one-year moratorium on new large data centers, which took effect immediately ([City Council passes emergency data center moratorium and policy framework - Seattle City Council Blog](http://council.seattle.gov/2026/06/09/city-c

Evidence
http://council.seattle.gov/2026/06/09/city-council-passes-emergency-data-center-moratorium-and-policy-frameworkhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/seattle-ai-datacenters-banhttps://www.theurbanist.org/seattle-advances-data-center-moratorium-amid-public-backlashhttps://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-city-council-unanimously-backs-temporary-moratorium-on-new-data-centers-two-measures-preventing-new-facilities-study-impact-environmental-infrastructure-economic-effectshttps://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/seattles-data-center-moratorium-symbolic-politics-real-costs/https://www.kuow.org/technology/2026-06-09/seattle-data-center-ban-heads-to-mayor-wilson-s-desk
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MediumWater RightsAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Kootenai County Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Kootenai County moratorium (ID).

Kootenai County, ID
Community Impact

According to the October 2025 report [Avoiding AI: Kootenai County works towards total ban against data centers](https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2025-10-02/avoiding-ai-kootenai-county-works-towards-total-ban-against-data-centers), the 182-day emergency moratorium has expired. County

Evidence
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2025-10-02/avoiding-ai-kootenai-county-works-towards-total-ban-against-data-centershttps://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/natural-resources-energy/2026-03-27/some-mountain-west-counties-impose-moratoriums-on-data-centers-as-national-pause-is-proposedhttps://cdapress.com/news/2025/mar/02/kootenai-county-commissioners-approve-temporary-data-center-moratoriumhttps://www.kcgov.us/DocumentCenter/View/25322/25-Resolution---2025-23---Data-Center-Building-Permit-Moratorium
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MediumOpen MeetingAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Clackamas County Moratorium

0 violation(s) and 1 ethical concern(s) detected for Clackamas County moratorium (OR).

Clackamas County, OR
Community Impact

In August 2026, the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to initiate the formal process for a data center moratorium ([Oregon county starts data center moratorium process, but 45-day gap leaves an opening](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/oregon-county-starts-data-center-1

Evidence
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/oregon-county-starts-data-center-172900014.htmlhttps://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/08/another-local-government-in-oregon-moves-toward-moratorium-on-data-centers.htmlhttps://katu.com/news/local/clackamas-county-commissioners-weigh-data-center-moratorium-through-2027https://www.opb.org/article/2026/08/05/clackamas-county-to-consider-data-center-moratorium
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MediumOpen MeetingAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Idaho National Laboratory SMR & Energy Programs

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Idaho National Laboratory SMR & Energy Programs in Butte County.

ID
Community Impact

The lifecycle and subsequent cancellation of the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) at the Idaho National Laboratory raise several ethical considerations, particularly concerning the balance of public versus private benefit, financial transparency, and community consent. A central ethical issue is the

Evidence
https://inl.gov/trending-topics/carbon-free-power-project/what-people-are-sayinghttps://www.uamps.com/carbon-freehttps://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/idaho-smr-project-terminatedhttps://neutronbytes.com/2023/11/10/nuscale-calls-it-quits-in-idahohttps://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2332/ML23326A078.pdfhttps://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2019/standingcommittees/190123_ssta_0800AM-Minutes_Attachment_2.pdfhttps://www.reddit.com/r/energy/comments/17qwlel/flagship_nuscale_smr_project_in_idaho_cancelled
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MediumAnnexationAugust 31, 2026

Compliance Alert: Microsoft Cheyenne Data Center Expansion

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Microsoft Cheyenne Data Center Expansion in Laramie County.

WY
Community Impact

The ethical landscape surrounding the Microsoft Cheyenne data center expansion is characterized by a stark tension between corporate economic development and community consent. Transparency and public involvement have become major flashpoints. In May 2026, loud public opposition culminated in a Chey

Evidence
http://news.microsoft.com/source/2026/04/14/microsoft-announces-intent-to-expand-datacenter-operations-in-cheyenne-accelerating-innovation-and-economic-growthhttps://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/microsoft-presents-data-center-expansion-plans-to-the-public/article_ee8e6428-3cba-4459-b34d-eac42b54a31b.htmlhttps://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/microsoft-breaks-ground-on-data-center-campus-in-cheyenne-wyominghttps://local.microsoft.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Microsoft-datacenters-in-Wyoming.pdfhttps://capcity.news/community/city/2026/07/14/cheyenne-passes-microsoft-data-center-land-annexation-after-more-than-5-hours-of-discussionhttps://capcity.news/community/business/2022/02/08/city-approved-for-2-25-million-grant-to-assist-microsoft-with-its-expansion-in-cheyennehttps://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/1-2-billion-data-center-breaks-ground-in-cheyenne/article_f51c2111-a5fa-4172-97bf-4c94702991cd.htmlhttps://www.wyomingnews.com/opinion/guest_column/drake-data-centers-may-be-far-from-the-savior-that-wyoming-is-looking-for/article_79ea3760-8bdd-495d-a67d-aede8a5e49ce.htmlhttps://www.wyomingnews.com/news/local_news/cheyenne-mayor-collins-fights-to-maintain-tax-exemptions-for-data-centers/article_c6fe8242-9d15-4d9b-bc5a-7f1a9cfa4c89.htmlhttps://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/wyoming-economy/2026-05-28/no-pause-on-data-centers-for-cheyenne
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MediumWater RightsAugust 26, 2026

Compliance Alert: Mountain Home Economic Development Project

0 violation(s) and 2 ethical concern(s) detected for Mountain Home Economic Development Project in Elmore County.

ID
Community Impact

The ethical landscape of the Mountain Home Economic Development Project involves a complex balance between tribal sovereignty, economic self-determination, and local community impacts. For the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the project represents a critical opportunity for economic, cultural, and social a

Evidence
https://www.sbtribes.com/shoshone-bannock-tribes-affirm-commitment-to-mountain-home-economic-development-project/https://www.idahopress.com/community/dev/big-economic-impact-for-mtn-home-casino-predicted-but-result-of-sho-ban-vote-unclear/article_cec1be7c-6120-11ed-a72d-5fa5401562bd.htmlhttps://elmorecounty.org/wp-content/uploads/Economic-Impacts-of-Elmore-County-Water-Supply-Alternatives-FINAL-12_31_24.pdfhttps://idahonews.com/news/local/elmore-county-secures-permit-to-draw-snake-river-water-aims-to-solve-groundwater-shortage-idaho-water-farming-ranchinghttps://idwr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/iwrb/2021/20210507-IWRB-Board-Meeting-Materials-7-21.pdfhttps://commerce.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/OZ_Mtn-Home.pdf
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MediumWater RightsAugust 26, 2026

Compliance Alert: Kuna Meta Data Center Campus

0 violation(s) and 3 ethical concern(s) detected for Kuna Meta Data Center Campus in Ada County.

Meta Platforms, ID
Community Impact

The ethical landscape of the Kuna Meta Data Center project centers on environmental justice, resource allocation, and the balance of public versus private benefits. Data centers are notoriously resource-intensive, and the Kuna facility is expected to consume 325 megawatts of electricity over its two

Evidence
https://www.facebook.com/KunaDataCenterhttps://commerce.idaho.gov/press/meta-announces-kuna-as-location-of-new-data-centerhttps://datacenters.atmeta.com/asset/kuna-data-center-info-sheet/https://constructionreviewonline.com/construction-resumes-at-meta-data-centres-across-the-country/https://datacenters.atmeta.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Meta_s-Kuna-Data-Center.pdfhttps://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/idaho-lawmakers-look-to-limit-tax-breaks-on-data-centers-againhttps://amp.idahostatesman.com/news/business/article304464416.htmlhttps://www.constructionowners.com/news/meta-nears-peak-construction-on-800m-idaho-data-centerhttps://docs.idahopower.com/pdfs/AboutUs/PlanningForFuture/2025IRP/2025%20IRP%20Appendix%20A.pdfhttps://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/growing-idaho/meta-data-center-in-kuna-facebook-construction/277-55ced3f3-11db-4c9d-ab98-ff68a0ee3112
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