La Pine data center proposal sparks community backlash
Residents in La Pine, Oregon, are strongly opposing a proposed 20-megawatt data center in southern Deschutes County due to concerns over energy demand and environmental risks. The La Pine City Council has moved forward with a potential land sale related to the project, but no final decision on the data center's construction has been made.
Residents in La Pine, Oregon, are actively pushing back against a proposed 20-megawatt data center slated for southern Deschutes County. The Sun River Economic Development Board first presented the idea to La Pine city leaders earlier this year.
Data center developer box Minor. formally presented its plans to the La Pine City Council in March. Although the City Council voted late last month to advance a potential land sale for the project, officials emphasize that a final decision regarding the data center's construction has not yet been reached. Community concerns primarily revolve around the project's potential impact on local energy demand and environmental resources.