Stronghold Power

Breakdown of Supervisor Manuel Perez's rescinded letter of support for proposed data center

Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez has rescinded his letter of support for Stronghold Power's proposed data center campus in Coachella. This decision follows significant community backlash and concerns regarding the project's potential environmental impacts, water usage, and electricity demands. The project requires extensive review, including an Environmental Impact Report and a full CEQA process.