California Agency Urged to Protect Public Health, Environment From Data Center Diesel Generators

On April 22, 2026, environmental justice advocates and community organizations submitted a formal petition to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in San Francisco, California. The groups are urging the agency to implement more stringent regulations regarding the operation of diesel generators at data centers across the Bay Area. They highlight that thousands of these highly polluting diesel generators are currently active within local neighborhoods, subject to minimal reporting requirements, posing risks to public health and the environment.