Cheyenne LEADS clarifies number of data centers in Cheyenne, Laramie County
Cheyenne LEADS has issued a news release clarifying the number of data centers operating, under construction, and planned for Cheyenne and Laramie County. The organization also addressed common misconceptions about data center water and energy use, emphasizing their economic contributions and sustainability efforts. They have launched an online resource to provide transparent information to the public.
Cheyenne LEADS, the economic development organization for Cheyenne and Laramie County, has released a statement to clarify the varying estimates regarding data center activity in the region. According to Cheyenne LEADS, there are currently 10 operational data center locations, five under construction, and nine additional projects in various planning stages across Cheyenne and Laramie County.
The organization highlighted the significant private investment and substantial tax revenues generated by data centers, which support local schools, special districts, and state government services. Mayor Patrick Collins had previously informed the Wyoming Legislature’s Select Water Committee that the city's data center water use is well below the available supply and other local industries. Cheyenne LEADS emphasized that modern data centers are designed for efficiency, with many using minimal water for cooling, and operators investing in technologies to reduce both water and energy consumption. They also noted that data centers do not receive local incentives from the City of Cheyenne or Laramie County, attracted instead by Wyoming's business climate, energy resources, and infrastructure.
To foster better understanding, Cheyenne LEADS has launched a comprehensive online resource, the Data Center Information Center, on its website (cheyenneleads.org/why-cheyenne/data-centers). This resource aims to provide accurate, transparent, and fact-based information with documentation and links to authoritative sources, which will be regularly updated.