La Pine data center proposal sparks community backlash

Name: La Pine data center proposal sparks community backlash
Uploaded: 2026-05-13T00:12:40.000Z
Duration: 39 s
Description: Residents in La Pine, Oregon, are actively opposing a proposed 20-megawatt data center in southern Deschutes County. Community concerns focus on the potential energy demand and environmental risks associated with the project. City leaders have indicated that no final decision has been made regarding the proposal.

News Clip0:39Central Oregon Daily News·La Pine, Deschutes County, OR·5/13/2026

Residents in La Pine, Oregon, are actively opposing a proposed 20-megawatt data center in southern Deschutes County. Community concerns focus on the potential energy demand and environmental risks associated with the project. City leaders have indicated that no final decision has been made regarding the proposal.

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Gov: La Pine City Council

Residents in La Pine are pushing back against a proposed 20-megawatt data center planned for southern Deschutes County. City leaders say no final decision has been made as concerns grow over energy demand and environmental risks.