Data center developer cuts 80% of Arizona project after backlash
A proposal to build Arizona’s largest data center complex was dramatically scaled back this week, after facing backlash from residents.
TL;DR
- Vermaland, LLC scaled back its $33 billion La Osa data center proposal in Pinal County, Arizona.
- The project was reduced from 59 to 11 data center buildings, an 80% cut.
- The concession was made after facing backlash from residents during a public hearing.
- The developer promised to generate its own electricity, with plans for on-site gas-fired power plants and battery storage.
- Vermaland pledged to limit energy demand to 1 gigawatt and not consume excessive water through air cooling or closed-loop systems.