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Communities in California, including Patterson and Riverbank, have enacted moratoriums on data center development amidst growing public opposition. Concerns over noise, water, and energy consumption are driving the pushback, even as a developer proposes a new data center in Riverbank with claims of minimal impact.
Several cities in Stanislaus County, California, are experiencing strong public opposition to data center developments, leading to moratoriums in Patterson and Riverbank. The Modesto Irrigation District is addressing concerns about power consumption, while a proposed "modular" data center in Riverbank by Spartan Data Centers and Aemetis aims to mitigate environmental impacts. Local leaders are navigating the complexities of economic development versus community apprehension regarding data center infrastructure.
The Riverbank City Council enacted a 45-day moratorium on data centers to allow for further research into their impacts. This decision followed a proposal from Aemetis for a new Riverbank Technology Center that would include a sustainable computing facility. The council plans to reexamine the proposal in October.
Riverbank is attracting significant interest from data center developers, with Aemetis planning a 60-megawatt facility at a former ammo plant. The city is actively reviewing zoning requirements and potential environmental impacts, including concerns about water and electricity use, amid public backlash against data centers in the region.