Coachella kills massive data center project after resident backlash and considers future ban for similar ‘tech campuses’
The City of Coachella has imposed a 45-day temporary ban on data center developments and unanimously voted to terminate its agreement with Stronghold Power, the company behind a previously approved project. This decision follows months of public outcry and resident protests citing environmental concerns and higher electricity rates. The City of Indio also established a similar moratorium.

