Buena Vista AI Factory

Part 2: Biomass-fueled data center project questions

A data center called Buena Vista AI Factory is under development in Ione, Amador County, California, powered by a converted biomass plant. Local officials provided clarifications on the project's environmental mitigation efforts, including a closed-loop cooling system for water use and continuous monitoring of emissions. However, a congressional candidate raised concerns about the data center's cooling mechanisms, water evaporation, noise, and long-term promises from the developers.