SRP says data center power costs fall on the projects, not other customers. Three of 24 data center applicants remain; deposits due Sept. 15.

A University of Arizona expert briefed supervisors on Pinal County data centers. He said the county can set rules and get water and power estimates.

The Florence data center advisory committee now has seven members. The group will study water, energy and land use impacts before advising the council.

Casa Grande data center waivers passed 7-0 to settle Prop 207 claims. Binding limits cap water, power and noise on the 480-acre site.

Casa Grande weighs a Prop 207 waiver to resolve a $140 million data-center claim with binding water, power, and noise terms. Council votes Aug. 3.

Pinal County's P&Z Commission delayed a vote on the Project Midway data center near Casa Grande. Power, water and noise questions sent the case back.

Pinal County hears the Project Midway data center rezoning July 16. What the 21 proposed stipulations say about water, noise, and power near Casa Grande.

Florence Council will advertise for a Florence data center committee to review environmental, infrastructure, public service, and economic impacts.

Pinal County delayed the La Osa data center vote to August 26. Many residents called for a moratorium and regulations before any approval.

Pinal County planners back Sunridge Power, a 1,360-MW natural gas project near Red Rock. The permit now heads to the Board of Supervisors.

Pinal County commissioners recommended approval of the La Osa data center rezoning 7-2, advancing a 3,385-acre project south of Eloy to supervisors.

La Osa Energy Center rezoning goes before Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission April 16. The 3,385-acre data center project seeks Industrial zoning.

Florence granted Bicentel LLC a license to build fiber infrastructure…

SRP hosts public events for the 1,275 MW Marigold Energy Center near Stanfield. The project includes solar, gas, and battery storage.

Pinal County supervisors approved a 495-acre energy and technology campus near Maricopa. The data center and gas plant project drew Ak-Chin opposition.

Pinal County supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the Project Midway Data Center near Casa Grande. The 215-acre development now moves to rezoning.

Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved the La Osa Power and Data Center Complex comprehensive plan amendment. The $20 billion project includes dedicated power generation.

Silver Reef Solar and Battery was withdrawn after 8-0 denial recommendation. Pinal County Board approved four energy and data projects at same November meeting.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8–0 to advance the 215-acre Project Midway data center near Casa Grande, sparking questions about power supply, ED3 coordination, and water use.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6–2 to advance a 495-acre Energy Generation and Technology Campus near Maricopa, despite opposition from residents and the Ak-Chin Indian Community over cultural and environmental concerns.

The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-2 to advance the Griffin Energy Project—a 2,685-acre solar, battery, and natural gas complex—to power a future data center and reshape local energy infrastructure.

Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-3 to advance the La Osa data center and power plant project despite environmental and project detail concerns.

The Town of Florence has approved three major land use amendments totaling 1,619 acres at Dobson Farms, paving the way for massive data center and industrial development. The projects—Florence Tech Park, Dobson Farms East, and Dobson Farms West—could generate over 800 jobs and bring in millions in tax revenue.

Florence is considering a 1,619-acre land use change at Dobson Farms, shifting from residential to industrial development anchored by massive data centers. The projects promise major tax revenue, infrastructure upgrades, and one of Arizona’s largest new electrical loads.

Pinal County supervisors heard warnings from APS and SRP of a projected 40% energy demand surge in six years, fueled by data centers, electric vehicles, and widespread electrification. Utilities outlined urgent plans for solar, natural gas, and battery projects, while micro-nuclear remains at least a decade away

Florence's Town Council unanimously approves industrial changes, fostering development in the Northern Development Corridor with energy projects.

Pinal County commissioners reviewed another massive energy and data center project in a high-risk flood zone - the 3,374-acre La Osa complex for gas power, battery storage, and data centers along Greene Canal. Commissioners expressed serious concerns about the flood-prone site's impact on wildlife and sensitive wash areas due to extensive flooding risks.

Explore the comprehensive review of the Data Center Proposal Near Casa Grande and its significance for local planning.

Dive into the ambitious plans for a massive energy and tech campus near Maricopa & the Ak-Chin Community.

Find out about the updated data center regulation in Coolidge, Arizona. Learn how data center proposals in agricultural zones now require public hearings and undergo additional review.