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Two Box Elder County commissioners, Lee Perry and Boyd Bingham, are facing reelection challenges primarily due to their votes in favor of the controversial Stratos Area data center project in Hansel Valley. Opponents are actively campaigning against them and have filed a lawsuit to force a public vote on the resolutions that allowed the project to proceed.
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County challenging the Box Elder County data center project, alleging state and county officials' approval processes violate the Utah Constitution. This new suit, filed by Alliance for a Better Utah, targets the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) and county commissioners, also naming state senators serving on the MIDA board. Opponents are concerned about environmental impacts, water scarcity, and public health, arguing the project was rushed.
The Box Elder Accountability Referendum (B.E.A.R.) group is holding a celebratory rally in Brigham City, Utah, after achieving several successes in their opposition to O’Leary Digital's Stratos Project data center. These victories include the withdrawal of groundwater applications, a gubernatorial executive order on data center guidelines, and a call for project reduction. Additionally, B.E.A.R. has filed a legal appeal to place the project on the local ballot.
A massive data center project, the Stratos data center, in Box Elder County, Utah, has been cut in half from its original plans due to intense local backlash. Developer Kevin O'Leary, chair of O’Leary Digital, cited public outrage over water usage, electricity concerns, and environmental impacts as reasons for the reduction. Utah Senate President Stuart Adams also pressured O'Leary to scale down the project.
Investor Kevin O'Leary has agreed to significantly reduce the size of a proposed 40,000-acre data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, following a request from Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams and public pushback. O'Leary committed to removing over 19,000 acres near the Locomotive Springs Waterfowl Management Area and preserving open space. Local opposition groups, however, remain skeptical and have filed an appeal to keep a referendum on the project alive.
O'Leary Digital has released new diagrams for its proposed "Wonder Valley" data center project in Box Elder County, Utah. The updated plans show a 17% power reduction and a decrease in acreage to 10,000 acres. This comes as political discussion in Utah has focused on the project's scope and environmental impact.
Stratos Hyperscale Data Center backer Kevin O’Leary has agreed to significant concessions following demands from Utah Senate President Sen. Stuart Adams, spurred by public outcry. The agreement includes a 75% reduction in the project's proposed land footprint and commitments to water conservation for the Great Salt Lake and enhanced environmental protections. The project is still in its early stages, with no permits yet applied for or issued.
Businessman Kevin O'Leary has agreed to reduce the Box Elder County data center project's footprint by half to 20,000 acres, responding to concerns from Utah Senate President Stuart Adams. This decision comes amidst ongoing opposition, including a recently filed lawsuit challenging county approvals for the project. Critics continue to voice worries about the project's potential impact on water supplies and air quality.
Opponents of a proposed data center in Box Elder County, Utah, have filed a lawsuit in 1st District Court to challenge the county attorney's decision. They seek to overturn the rejection of their applications for a referendum on two county resolutions that advanced the project. The lawsuit aims to uphold their constitutional right to a local referendum on the data center plans.
Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams is demanding a 75% reduction in the proposed O’Leary Digital data center project's 40,000-acre footprint, cutting it to 10,000 acres. He is also requiring enhanced environmental protections, including water treatment for the Great Salt Lake, increased transparency, and stronger conservation commitments. These conditions must be met for the project to proceed, following public feedback and ongoing legislative reviews of large-scale development impacts.
Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams has called for a 75% reduction in the proposed O'Leary Digital data center project's footprint in Box Elder County. He is demanding more environmental protections and transparency before the project can move forward. The demands include water stewardship, land conservation, heat capture, environmental impact mitigation, and public engagement.
Utah's Senate President J. Stuart Adams is calling for significant changes to a massive data center project in Box Elder County, backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary, due to public opposition. He demands a 75% reduction in footprint, dedication of excess water to the Great Salt Lake, and further environmental mitigation. Concurrently, Governor Cox has issued an executive order to establish guardrails for future data center projects.
Kevin O'Leary's O'Leary Digital plans to build the world's largest AI campus, dubbed "Stratos Hyperscale Data Center," on 40,000 acres in Box Elder County, Utah. Despite the Box Elder County Commission's approval of the partnership, residents are vehemently opposing the project due to concerns over water scarcity, environmental impact, and perceived lack of transparency. The widespread opposition has led to a referendum attempt, objections to water rights, and significant political backlash against involved state and local officials.
Investor Kevin O'Leary claims Chinese interests are fueling opposition to his proposed AI data center, the Stratos Project, in Box Elder County, Utah. Local opponents deny these claims, citing environmental and resource concerns, despite the county commissioners' approval of the project. Opponents are now pushing for a referendum to challenge the agreement.
A second water rights application for a large data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, was withdrawn, though nearly 700 protests against it will not carry over. Box Elder County officials also rejected two referendum applications aimed at putting the project's fate to a public vote. Meanwhile, Iron County commissioners have enacted a six-month moratorium on data center applications to review and potentially change county regulations.
A second water rights request for the proposed Box Elder County data center in Utah has been withdrawn, following an earlier withdrawal of a similar request. Public opposition, citing concerns over water usage by the facility, is credited with prompting these withdrawals. The project, backed by Kevin O'Leary, continues to face scrutiny despite proponents' claims of minimal water use and national security benefits.
The owners of a water right in Box Elder County, intended for the Stratos Project data center backed by Kevin O'Leary, have withdrawn their second application. This withdrawal occurred less than a month after filing, marking a setback for the proposed data center in Utah.
Hundreds of Utahns rallied at the Capitol against the proposed Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County, citing significant environmental concerns, particularly regarding water usage and its impact on the Great Salt Lake. Despite a recent approval by the Box Elder County Commission, opposition groups are actively organizing referendums and advocating for the project's termination, criticizing developer Kevin O'Leary and local politicians.
Hundreds of Utahns rallied at the State Capitol in Salt Lake City against the proposed Stratos Project data center in Box Elder County. Protesters voiced strong environmental concerns, particularly regarding water usage and its impact on the Great Salt Lake. The Box Elder County Commission recently approved the controversial project, despite widespread public opposition.
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Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary plans a massive 7.5-gigawatt AI data center in Box Elder County, Utah, which recently received approval for initial resolutions from the county commission. However, the project faces strong opposition from residents concerned about its potential environmental impact on the Great Salt Lake and local water resources. An opposition group, Box Elder Accountability Referendum, has submitted an application for a public vote on the project.