Hyperscale AI Data Center / Lithium Valley Specific Plan area
Imperial County, California
Description
Residents used public comment to challenge the proposed 950,000-square-foot AI data center with 132 generators and large battery storage, approved as light industrial, urging a moratorium and full CEQA review while the City of Imperial lawsuit proceeds.
Impact summary
Opponents say it would worsen the valley's worst-in-state childhood asthma rates, drive up utility bills, lower property values, and strain water supplies; supporters point to jobs and training funding.
Applicant
- Address
- Adjacent to Victoria Ranch, Imperial County, CA
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Board of Supervisors - Mar 10, 2026
Residents used public comment to challenge the proposed 950,000-square-foot AI data center with 132 generators and large battery storage, approved as light industrial, urging a moratorium and full CEQA review while the City of Imperial lawsuit proceeds.
Board of Supervisors - Feb 3, 2026
The proposed AI data center near Imperial dominated public comment, with opponents demanding CEQA review, citing the 862-megawatt battery storage system, 132 backup generators, and water demands equal to 606,000 residents. The board took no action as the item was not on the agenda.
Related issues (1)
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