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Idaho's Legislature passed House Bill 895 during the 2026 session to regulate data centers' water consumption. The law applies to projects starting construction after July 1, 2026. (PHOTO: Adobe Stock via NRNS)
Jul 13, 2026

Pocatello City Council to hear appeal on $2.6B data center proposal

Pocatello city council will review an appeal of a denied $2.6 billion data center proposal amid concerns over energy and water use in Idaho.

Meta Solar Project
Jul 8, 2019

Idaho Power plans to use less coal, more solar for 20 years

The Pocatello City Council will hear an appeal this week on a data center proposal it denied in May. The contentious decision comes as data centers are sparking more protests ...

Meta Solar Project
Apr 15, 2019

Idaho Power, Boise City plan ‘renewable’ future, but what does that mean?

The Pocatello City Council will hear an appeal this week on a data center proposal it denied in May. The contentious decision comes as data centers are sparking more protests ...


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