Coachella becomes second California city to ban data centers as opposition swells in Golden State
The city of Coachella, California, permanently banned large-scale data centers following significant community opposition due to concerns about water, energy, and environmental impacts. This action makes Coachella the second California city to enact such a ban, while Palm Springs simultaneously approved a 45-day moratorium, and Adelanto's planning commission rejected zoning changes that could accommodate data centers, reflecting a growing statewide movement against data center development.






