Planning commission considers AI data center near Cedar City
News ClipKSL.com·Cedar City, Iron County, UT·3/13/2026
A proposed $30 billion AI data center project called Antelope Data Center, being developed by Pronghorn Development, is undergoing a public hearing process with the Iron County planning commission. Residents have expressed concerns about the project's water usage, which the developer says would be comparable to 5-6 houses combined. The planning commission is reviewing the conditional use permit for the 640-acre project located 15 miles northwest of Cedar City, Utah.
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Gov: Iron County planning commission
Iron County's planning commission is reviewing a proposal for a $30 billion AI data center from Pronghorn Development. Residents expressed concerns at a public hearing about the project's water usage, which developers say would be mitigated through conservation measures. The planning commission will weigh the impacts and mitigations as it decides whether to approve the conditional use permit for the 640-acre project near Cedar City.