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News ClipThe Center Square·Spokane County, WA

Spokane officials impose one-year ban on new data center projects

The Spokane City Council has imposed a one-year moratorium on new data center projects following Avista Utilities pausing negotiations with an unnamed large load customer. This decision aims to provide time to create a regulatory framework for future developments, addressing concerns about water and electricity consumption. Councilmember Michael Cathcart opposed the measure, citing potential negative impacts on Spokane's economic development and aerospace tech hub.

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6/23/2026

News ClipNonStop Local KHQ·Spokane, Spokane County, WA

Spokane City Council approves one year moratorium on new data centers

The Spokane City Council has approved a one-year emergency moratorium on new data center applications within city limits, responding to community concerns about their impact on energy, water, and infrastructure. During this period, the city plans to study these effects and update its comprehensive plan and regulations. The decision follows public opposition to a potential data center project in Eastern Washington.

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6/23/2026

News ClipSource ONE News·Spokane County, WA

Avista Pauses Energy Service Talks With 500-Megawatt Data Center Developer Amid Community Concerns

Avista Utilities has paused negotiations for energy service with a proposed 500-megawatt data center developer in Spokane, Washington. The decision follows significant public concern and protests regarding the project's large energy demands. Avista is seeking broader policy guidance and community input to determine how to handle future large data center requests.

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6/12/2026

News ClipThe Center Square·Spokane, Spokane County, WA

Spokane weighs moratorium amid talks over potential data center

The Spokane City Council has proposed an immediate one-year moratorium on data centers while Avista Utilities negotiates with an unnamed company seeking to build a large data center in the region. Councilmembers cite concerns over environmental risks, water, and energy consumption, aiming to use the moratorium period to develop regulations. The proposal follows a similar moratorium enacted by the Seattle City Council.

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6/11/2026

News Clip0:364 News Now·Spokane County, WA

Avista says "large load customer" is a data center

Avista Utilities has confirmed that a previously announced "large load customer" is a data center. This project, which will consume significant electricity in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, requires state, local, and federal permits. The data center is responsible for infrastructure costs, but its specific location and company identity remain undisclosed.

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6/10/2026