Oregon Gov. Kotek Pauses State Land Requests for Data Centers
Kotek said a pause would let Oregon assess water, power and community impacts as data center proposals surge with generative artificial intelligence demand.
- On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek ordered state agencies to pause unapproved land transactions and permits for data centers on state-owned property through July 1, 2027.
- Roughly 100 demonstrators gathered at the Oregon State Capitol on Tuesday demanding a three-year moratorium, citing concerns that data centers strain water supplies and electricity grids.
- Republican Christine Drazan, running for governor, criticized the action as insufficient, stating, "This is a lack of leadership," and argued Kotek possesses authority for a broader statewide moratorium.
- Lawmakers await a preliminary report from the Data Center Advisory Committee this week to guide future policies, as the state debates tax incentives totaling at least $450 million.
- Facing an estimated 144 data centers, Oregon officials are working to address transparency issues regarding water and energy consumption before the 2027 legislative session, when legislators will consider further regulations.
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Gov. Kotek pauses data center projects on state land until 2027
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Gov. Tina Kotek today directed all state agencies to immediately pause unapproved requests for state-owned property for data center projects. The order halts easements, rights-of-way, leases, rentals, land-use permits and sales or transfers of state property through July 1, 2027, unless directed otherwise by statewide action from the Governor's Office or
Hundreds of Oregonians Rally to Demand Data Center Moratorium
Salem – Today, hundreds of Oregonians from across the state, including Governor Kotek, gathered at the State Capitol for a rally and lobby day to call on the state legislature to pass a statewide moratorium on new and expanding large-scale data centers. At the rally, which was facilitated by Washington county farmer Jacob Roloff, attendees […] The post Hundreds of Oregonians Rally to Demand Data Center Moratorium appeared first on Food & Water…
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