Summary
Two residents warned the board about a proposed 200-megawatt data center near Hildebran, citing massive power and water use, constant noise, diesel generator emissions, and few permanent jobs. The chairman noted Hildebran has its own zoning authority, so the county board has no direct say.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents worry about higher utility bills, taxes, and infrastructure costs from the data center's power and water demands.
The data center developer and corporations would benefit; residents see few local gains.
Nearby Hildebran residents face noise, water strain, air emissions, and potential cost increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 20, 2026
Two residents warned the board about a proposed 200-megawatt data center near Hildebran, citing massive power and water use, constant noise, diesel generator emissions, and few permanent jobs. The chairman noted Hildebran has its own zoning authority, so the county board has no direct say.
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Mar 16, 2026
A resident urged the board to proactively adopt zoning standards for high-energy crypto mining and data centers, citing noise, water use, grid strain and lack of transparency elsewhere.
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