What counts as a large data center? Utah wants to make it clear in state law.
Utah lawmakers are considering new regulations for data centers, driven by growing public opposition. A key step involves defining what constitutes a 'large data center' under state law. This proposal could impact facilities like the QTS data center in Eagle Mountain.
Utah lawmakers are exploring the creation of new regulations for data centers, a move spurred by increasing public sentiment against these facilities. A central component of this legislative effort is to clearly define what qualifies as a 'large data center' within state law.
The discussions aim to establish clear distinctions between facilities of varying sizes to inform future policy. The QTS data center, currently under construction in Eagle Mountain with a planned capacity of 177 megawatts, is cited as an example of a facility that would likely fall under the proposed 'large data center' definition.