Rocky Mountain Power

Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Rocky Mountain Power data center developments across 2 states, including WY, UT.

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electricity100%

government75%

environmental42%

opposition33%

water17%

zoning17%

announcement8%

News ClipWyomingNews.com·WY

Economic growth is stunted in Wyoming due to lack of electrons, industrial customers say

Wyoming is facing an electricity supply shortage hindering economic growth, including for data centers. Industrial groups and economic developers are advocating for legislative changes to allow "third-party" power generation, bypassing traditional utilities. However, two proposed bills aimed at this were not sponsored by a legislative committee, indicating a rejection of these proposed regulatory changes.

electricity government

9/5/2026

News ClipDeseret News·Box Elder County, UT

Utah data centers promise jobs and revenue, but opponents say benefits disappear

Debates are escalating in Utah over the economic benefits of data centers, with residents in Box Elder County actively challenging projects like the Stratos data center over concerns about job creation, property tax volatility, and rising electricity costs. State officials continue to promote data centers, citing revenue and job projections, while academic research highlights potential downsides and policy challenges for rural communities.

opposition government electricity

9/2/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Carbon County, WY

Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers

Wyoming is grappling with how to regulate power supply for large-scale data centers and AI operations. Developers are proposing dedicated power plants to meet massive electrical demands, but state officials lack a clear regulatory framework. The Wyoming Public Service Commission recently rejected a request from Anschutz Corporation regarding its proposed power project, citing a need for new 'non-utility generator' rules.

electricity government

7/28/2026

News ClipWyomingNews.com·Wheatland, Platte County, WY

Wyoming Senator Criticizes Governor's Data Center Approach, Highlights Wheatland Project Concerns

Wyoming Senator Cheri Steinmetz criticizes Governor Mark Gordon's fast-tracking of data centers, citing a proposed $26 billion project near Wheatland as an example of permanent land conversion without sufficient transparency or public input. She raises concerns about the impact on water, electricity, and agricultural land, urging citizens to demand accountability.

zoning opposition environmental government electricity water

7/25/2026

News ClipWyoFile·Carbon County, WY

Wyoming contemplates power supply regulations for AI, data centers

Wyoming is deliberating new regulations for power supply to meet the electrical demands of AI and data centers. The Wyoming Public Service Commission recently denied a request from Anschutz Corporation subsidiaries to operate a direct power-to-customer project in Carbon County without being classified as a public utility. This decision comes as the commission works on establishing new rules for non-utility power generators.

electricity government

7/23/2026

News ClipCowboy State Daily·Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY

Wyoming Wrestles With Unprecedented Power Demand From Massive Data Centers

Wyoming is grappling with an unprecedented demand for electricity from massive data centers, including projects from Meta and Microsoft, that could soon consume more power than the entire state currently uses. State regulators and utilities are seeking solutions to accommodate this growth without affecting residential consumers, while U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced a federal bill to standardize how large power users connect to the grid.

electricity government

Meta Microsoft

6/19/2026

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