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Boulder City Appeals Data Center Approval
21 Jul
Summary
- Boulder City is challenging federal approval for a data center project.
- Residents voice concerns about water, power, and community impact.
- An appeal is now before the Interior Board of Appeals.
Boulder City, Nevada, is formally challenging federal approval for a proposed data center on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This legal battle highlights growing community concerns over the potential impact on water resources, electrical infrastructure, noise, and heat.
Residents have voiced strong opposition, urging officials to halt the project. The company behind the data center, Townsite Solar 2 LLC, previously sought a lease agreement with the city before relocating the proposal to federal land after initial local backlash. The city's current challenge focuses on the process by which the federal approval was granted.
The appeal is now with the Interior Board of Appeals. Boulder City is requesting that construction be paused while the board reviews the case. The company behind the project states its commitment to developing a responsible, sustainable data center that benefits the community, citing plans for renewable power and local utility support.
