
Desert Hot Springs hits pause on data centers, joining a Coachella Valley wave
News ClipKESQ·Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, CA·6/18/2026
Desert Hot Springs has enacted a moratorium on data center development, following similar actions by other Coachella Valley cities. The decision was made due to concerns over the high water and power usage associated with data centers.
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Gov: Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs joins other Coachella Valley cities in imposing a moratorium on data center development due to concerns over water and power usage.