Gov. Spencer Cox issues executive order in response to statewide outrage over data centers
News ClipKVNU·UT·5/29/2026
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order on May 29 to address rising environmental concerns regarding data centers across the state. The order establishes a statewide framework designed to guide the evaluation and development of future data center projects.
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Gov: Gov. Spencer Cox, Utah State Government
Utah Governor Spencer Cox issued an executive order on May 29 in response to growing statewide concerns about the environmental impact of data centers. The order aims to provide a unified framework for the evaluation and development of data center projects throughout Utah.
The executive action seeks to address public outrage and ensure that future data center construction and operation align with environmental protection standards set by the state.