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News ClipBoise State University The Arbiter Online·Boise, Ada County, ID

Rhea data center proposal on public land raises power demand concerns

Rhea Data, a subsidiary of Arevia Power, has proposed a roughly 4 million-square-foot data center on federal public land south of Boise near Blacks Creek Reservoir. The early-stage proposal is drawing concerns about electricity demand, wildlife, water use and impacts on nearby public lands, while the Bureau of Land Management reviews the application.

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10/9/2026

News ClipThe Lewiston Tribune·Boise, Ada County, ID

Proposed data center on BLM land draws resistance$

A large data center project proposed by Rhea Data on federal public land south of Boise, Idaho, is drawing strong opposition from Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and the Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club. Concerns center on the project's size, its potential environmental impact, and demands on energy and water resources. The Bureau of Land Management is currently in a preliminary review phase for the proposal.

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9/24/2026

News Clip1:47The Center Square·Kuna, Ada County, ID

Meta’s Idaho Data Center Water Use, Electricity Prices & Who Pays for It

Meta's data center in Kuna, Idaho, is addressing local concerns regarding water consumption and electricity costs. The company utilizes a closed-loop cooling system and aims to be water positive by 2030, working with Trout Unlimited. Furthermore, Meta has agreed to a ratepayer protection plan ensuring residents' electricity prices are not raised and has invested in necessary infrastructure with Idaho Power.

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Meta

9/18/2026

News ClipIdaho Statesman·Kuna, Ada County, ID

Meta turns on its $1.2B Idaho data center with promise of water efficiency

Meta has officially launched its $1.2 billion data center in Kuna, Idaho, featuring a new "closed-loop" cooling system designed to significantly reduce water consumption. The facility is Meta's 28th in the US and its first in Idaho, built in partnership with Idaho Power and local Kuna officials. The company also funded local infrastructure and education initiatives.

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Meta

9/4/2026

News ClipIdaho Statesman·Kuna, Ada County, ID

Idaho just turned on a massive new solar farm. Meta has first dibs

rPlus Energies has commissioned the 125-megawatt Pleasant Valley 2 solar farm in eastern Ada County, Idaho. This new solar plant will help power Meta's $800 million data center in Kuna. The project comes online as Idaho Power forecasts significant growth in energy demand over the next two decades, with Meta's energy needs being met by this and two other solar facilities.

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Meta

7/22/2026

News ClipHerald and News·Vale, Malheur County, OR

Gold mining company sues to re-route portion of $1.5B Oregon transmission line

Malheur Mining Co. has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to re-route a section of the $1.5 billion Boardman-to-Hemingway electrical transmission line in Oregon. The company claims the line infringes on its gold mining rights on federal land and is seeking significant damages. This legal challenge could impact Oregon's clean energy goals and future data center developments that rely on the transmission line.

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7/16/2026

News ClipStatesman Journal·OR

Oregon poised to hike electric rates for data centers

The Oregon Public Utility Commission is expected to approve new electricity rates for Portland General Electric customers, significantly increasing costs for data centers by 29% while reducing residential rates. This action is a key step in implementing Oregon's 2025 POWER Act, a state law designed to ensure data centers pay a more equitable share for grid infrastructure and energy costs. Governor Tina Kotek emphasizes the importance of these changes in creating a fairer system.

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7/2/2026

News ClipEast Idaho News·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Hundreds show up for public hearing on proposed AI data center

Hundreds of Pocatello residents attended a public hearing to discuss Lex Developments' proposal for an AI data center at the former Hoku Materials plant site. The vast majority of speakers opposed granting a conditional use permit, citing concerns over power and water usage, and the vagueness of the application. The Hearing Examiner's decision is pending, with potential for appeals to the City Council and Idaho District Court.

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5/15/2026

News ClipEast Idaho News·Pocatello, Bannock County, ID

Pocatello to hold public hearing on proposed AI data center

Pocatello, Idaho is holding a public hearing for a conditional-use permit (CUP) application for a proposed AI data center by Lex Developments LLC. The project could significantly increase local electricity consumption and has raised questions about water use and potential environmental impacts like the "data heat island effect." City officials are facilitating the application process and gathering public input before making a decision.

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5/14/2026

News Clip6:21Idaho Reports·ID

The Price of Power | Data Centers, Large Load Users, and Public Utilities | Idaho Reports Package

A bill designed to prevent data centers from socializing electricity rates across regular Idahoans is poised to become law, marking a significant legislative achievement amidst ongoing debates about power usage and costs. Data center companies like Valor C3 and Meta are expanding in Boise and Ada County, fueling discussions on the impact of large load users on the state's power grid and consumer bills. This legislation reinforces Idaho's commitment to ensuring that new growth pays its own way.

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Meta

4/3/2026