Apricus Energy Partners

Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’

Spokane County is grappling with proposals for a data center moratorium versus fast-tracked zoning regulations. Commissioners are divided, with Al French opposing a moratorium and advocating for rapid development of a zoning framework to accommodate data centers, while others seek a pause for public input. A massive 1,000-megawatt data center project by Apricus Energy Partners is under consideration, facing concerns about electricity capacity and environmental impact.