Colusa Indian Energy

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about Colusa Indian Energy data center developments across 3 states, including OK, AZ, CA.

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News ClipLivingston Parish News·Page, Coconino County, AZ

Developers eye Native nations, tribal communities for new data center projects

Officials in Page, Arizona, approved a land sale to Huntley LLC for a 1-gigawatt data center, sparking opposition from local residents and the nearby LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation due to concerns over water usage during drought conditions. This local development highlights a broader trend of data center developers targeting tribal lands, leading some Native nations like the Seminole Nation to enact moratoriums and the Cherokee Nation to ban hyperscale data centers.

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Microsoft

9/6/2026

News ClipTulsa Flyer·OK

More tribal nations in Oklahoma are opposing, weighing data centers on their lands

Multiple tribal nations in Oklahoma are taking formal stances on data center development, primarily due to concerns about their land, water, and electricity resources. The Kickapoo Tribe and Seminole Nation have opposed or banned data centers, while the Caddo Nation is not considering hyperscale facilities. The Muscogee and Cherokee Nations have established task forces to study the impacts and opportunities of data centers.

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8/4/2026

News ClipSan Juan Daily Star·Tulsa, Tulsa County, OK

Big Tech is now targeting Native American land for massive data centers

Native American tribes across the U.S., particularly in Oklahoma, are grappling with the rapid expansion of data centers on their lands, balancing potential economic benefits against environmental concerns and historical exploitation. While some tribal leaders advocate for development, others raise significant issues regarding water and energy usage, leading to active opposition, rejected zoning applications, and the implementation of data center moratoriums. This complex situation highlights the tensions between Big Tech's push for quick approvals and tribal sovereignty.

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7/20/2026

News ClipThe Mercury News·Colusa County, CA

A tribal group in Northern California vies for a piece of the AI boom$

The Colusa Indian Community, through its power company Colusa Indian Energy, is partnering with Strata Expanse to develop an AI infrastructure project on tribal land in California's Sacramento River Valley. This initiative aims to diversify the tribe's economy, create jobs, and capitalize on the growing demand for computing power for artificial intelligence. The project will initially lease several acres, with plans to expand to over 100 acres for a future data center campus.

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3/31/2026