Huge data center project advances in Southern California

Huge data center project advances in Southern California

News ClipE&E News by POLITICO·Imperial County, CA·4/8/2026

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a land merger for a developer seeking to build the largest AI data center in California. This decision, despite significant public opposition over environmental and health concerns, creates a 75-acre site for the project.

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Gov: Imperial County Board of Supervisors
The 75-acre project site would be adjacent to hundreds of homes, raising concerns about noise and air pollution.