Kearney City Council Approves Data Center Project, New Regulations
The Kearney City Council in Nebraska has unanimously approved new regulations and a permit for the "Tech One Crossing" data center campus. This project will replace an existing bitcoin mine and is expected to consume more power than the entire tri-cities area combined. The city is establishing its first codes to regulate the data center's noise, water, and power usage.
The Kearney City Council in Nebraska has unanimously approved a permit and new regulations for the "Tech One Crossing" data center campus. This significant development will replace an existing bitcoin mine and is projected to consume more power than the combined usage of the entire tri-cities area.
Mayor Jonathan Nikkila stated that the city's goal is to provide clear rules for legal businesses. Kearney is implementing its first-ever municipal codes to regulate aspects such as noise, water consumption, and power usage for data centers. This decision comes as several other Nebraska counties have previously enacted bans on data centers. Developers are now poised to commence phased construction on the multi-million dollar campus, though an exact timeline for the project remains undisclosed.