Rocky Mountain Power

Data Center Signal is tracking 6 clips about Rocky Mountain Power data center developments across 2 states, including WY, UT.

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environmental67%

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News ClipOil City News·Casper, Natrona County, WY

Wyoming lawmakers consider energy deregulation for data centers, industrial power

Wyoming lawmakers are considering a bill to deregulate electricity for large industrial users, including data centers, to address power demands and reliability issues. The proposal would allow some electricity producers to operate outside public utility regulations if serving high-demand customers. Utilities oppose the bill, citing concerns about financial risks to ratepayers.

electricity government

6/5/2026

News ClipDouglas Budget·Douglas, Converse County, WY

Prometheus confirms data center details

Prometheus Hyperscale confirmed details for its proposed data center in Converse County, Wyoming, addressing concerns about water usage and power supply. The developer highlighted a closed-loop cooling system and plans to use its own natural gas power generation due to local grid limitations. They are also developing community benefit agreements to address transparency and local impacts.

environmental electricity opposition announcement

6/4/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·WY

Rocky Mountain Power Says 8.8% Rate Hike Request Not Because Of Data Centers

Rocky Mountain Power has requested an 8.8% general rate increase for Wyoming customers to take effect in 2027, alongside a separate request for a 6% decrease beginning July 1, 2025 due to lower energy costs. The company explicitly stated that neither this nor previous rate hike requests are due to data center development in the state, citing a large load tariff that requires developers to cover infrastructure costs.

electricity government

5/14/2026

News ClipThe Salt Lake Tribune·Box Elder County, UT

Box Elder data center could create a heat island devastating Utah’s local environment and the Great Salt Lake

A proposed hyperscale data center, known as the Stratos Project, in Box Elder County, Utah, is raising significant environmental concerns. Critics fear it could create a heat island, devastating the local environment and impacting the Great Salt Lake. Concerns also extend to its energy demands and potential strain on water supplies.

environmental electricity water opposition

5/7/2026

News ClipJackson Hole News&Guide·Lincoln County, WY

Lincoln County voices interest in data centers in Sublette Antelope Herd migration corridor

Lincoln County, Wyoming, is actively pursuing data center development to boost its economy, with county officials confirming preliminary interest from several parties. This initiative is being discussed in the context of protecting the Sublette Antelope Herd's migration corridor, raising concerns among environmental groups and state wildlife agencies about the potential impact of large industrial footprints. The state is exploring how to balance economic growth from data centers with conservation efforts.

environmental government electricity zoning

4/22/2026

News Clipgrist.org·Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT

These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules

Novva, a data center developer in Utah, ran into power supply issues with the local utility Rocky Mountain Power. To meet the power demands of a major customer, Novva sought to use diesel and gas-fired generators, which would violate emissions limits. The company appealed to the EPA under the Trump administration for an exemption from environmental regulations, citing national security interests related to AI development. Although the exemption was not granted, the article highlights the data center industry's efforts to bypass environmental regulations in order to rapidly expand capacity.

electricity environmental

2/24/2026