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Data Center Signal is tracking 5 clips about Avista Corp. data center developments across 1 states, including WA.

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News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Spokane County, WA

Spokane County Commission meeting site of public hearing pandemonium, again

The Spokane County Commission faced significant public criticism during a hearing on prospective data centers and a recently enacted four-month moratorium on new data center permits. Residents voiced concerns about environmental impacts, energy consumption, and the transparency of the regulatory process. The commission enacted the pause in August and sent zoning regulations to the planning commission for further review and public input.

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9/16/2026

News ClipRANGE Media·Spokane County, WA

Spokane County to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Regulations

Spokane County is holding its first public hearing on proposed data center regulations, driven by an advocacy campaign among residents demanding transparency and even a ban on the facilities. The County Board of Commissioners previously enacted a moratorium on new data center approvals until December 15 to allow staff to develop a zoning code. Concerns include the massive electricity and water usage of data centers.

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9/14/2026

News ClipRANGE Media·Spokane County, WA

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.

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7/30/2026

News ClipRANGE Media·Spokane County, WA

Spokane City Council Proposes Data Center Moratorium Amid Confidential Avista Negotiations

Avista Corp. is negotiating with an unnamed data center developer for a large, 500-megawatt project in Eastern Washington, which they kept confidential from the public initially. Due to community concerns about energy and water usage, Spokane City Council members have proposed a moratorium on new data centers to allow time to develop a regulatory framework.

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6/11/2026

News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Spokane County, WA

Avista confirms negotiations with company seeking to build large data center

Avista Corp. confirmed it is in negotiations with an unnamed company planning a large data center in its Washington service territory, likely Spokane County, seeking up to 500 megawatts of power. Local residents and city council members are opposing the project due to concerns over electricity consumption, water usage, noise, and strain on local infrastructure and aquifers. A petition has been launched to prevent data center development in Spokane.

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6/10/2026