Data Centers Hit the Brakes: Coachella and Indio Push Pause on Big Tech Projects
News ClipNBC Palm Springs·Coachella, Riverside County, CA·6/6/2026
The city of Coachella approved a temporary ban on new data center projects and terminated its agreement with Stronghold Power, following strong public opposition. The city of Indio also paused new data center developments to further study the issue. These actions reflect an ongoing debate in the Coachella Valley about community growth and future direction.
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Data centers have become one of the hottest topics in the Coachella Valley. After strong public opposition, Coachella approved a temporary ban on new data center projects and ended its agreement with Stronghold Power, while Indio also hit pause to study the issue. The debate now centers on growth, politics, and what kind of future residents want for their communities.