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News ClipKGW·Blackfoot, Bingham County, ID

Inside Ag: What data centers could mean for farmers

Idaho farmers are concerned about rising electricity and water costs due to increasing data center development in the state. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has paused a fast-track electricity rate contract for Micron after an advocacy group presented evidence of potential cost shifts to existing ratepayers, including farmers.

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5/8/2026

News Clip6:44KTVB·ID

Idaho puts regulations in place for data centers and water consumption

Idaho has enacted House Bill 895, a new law requiring data centers to implement non-consumptive water use designs or secure water access through existing users. This aims to protect the state's water resources and prevent electricity cost shifts to existing ratepayers, addressing growing concerns about data center impacts.

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