Lancaster County task force begins work on rural data center regulations
A 13-member Lancaster County task force has begun developing regulations for rural data centers as developers explore two potential sites. The article also highlights Google’s expanding Lincoln facility and a Hallam permit approved for a Crusoe-built data center at Monolith’s Olive Creek facility, including their projected power and water use.
The Lancaster County Data Center Task Force held its first meeting and established goals for six scheduled meetings. The county does not yet have rural data centers, but developers are exploring two possible locations as officials consider how such facilities should be regulated.
The article cites Google’s expanding Lincoln data center, which used up to 52.65 megawatts of power and more than 13 million gallons of water in 2025. Separately, the Hallam Village Board approved a permit for a data center at Monolith’s Olive Creek facility, to be built by Crusoe. The project is expected to use up to 35 megawatts of power and 770,000 gallons of water in its first year, and Crusoe has pledged community contributions tied to construction and operations.