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Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Southern California Edison data center developments across 1 states, including CA.

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News ClipSJV Water·Inyokern, Kern County, CA

MEETING NOTES: Desert groundwater agency seeks information on proposed AI data center

The Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority is addressing significant public concerns regarding a proposed AI data center in Inyokern, California, primarily over its potential water consumption in an already overdrafted basin. While unable to approve the project directly, the Authority is gathering information, requesting outlines of potential conditions from Kern County, and liaising with the California Energy Commission which has oversight due to the data center's planned backup power generation. Residents are advocating for legislative action to protect groundwater resources.

water government environmental opposition announcement

6/16/2026

News ClipZ107.7 FM Joshua Tree·Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, CA

Data centers must provide their own power and give back to the grid in newly proposed bill

U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has proposed new federal legislation, the "Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act," requiring data centers to provide their own power, fund grid updates, and reduce energy demand during peak times. This bill aims to prevent data centers from increasing consumer energy costs and straining existing power grids, especially in regions like Southern California that already face energy challenges. The legislation also prohibits data centers from using power plants already serving residential populations.

electricity water government environmental announcement

5/26/2026

News ClipSJV Water·Inyokern, Kern County, CA

Water a big question for proposed AI data center in eastern Kern desert

Residents are strongly opposing the proposed RB Inyokern Data Center in California's Indian Wells Valley due to conflicting information on its significant water usage in an already overdrafted basin. The California Energy Commission is conducting an environmental review for the project's backup power plant, with further permits required from local Kern County authorities.

water environmental opposition government

5/9/2026