Provo planning panel backs Novell-campus data center; rezoning recommendation to council passes 5–2 The Provo City Planning Commission recommended rezoning property at 1507 S. 180 E. for a proposed data center and approved the project's plan with conditions, including a development agreement barring on-site power generation, limits on culinary water use, and third‑party removal of cooling waste.

Provo's Planning Commission just approved a controversial data center project that could reshape local land use and impact nearby residents—what's really at stake here?

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Provo Power officials outline plans for data centers and power plant infrastructure Provo Power emphasizes the need for data centers in proper zones to mitigate risks.

Provo City Council is taking a cautious yet optimistic approach to data centers, emphasizing the need for strategic planning to protect local energy resources and air quality.

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Councilor Ruppel proposes data center policy development with unanimous council support Council unanimously approves motion to develop coherent data center policy for future planning.

Provo City Council has taken a bold step towards responsible urban planning by unanimously approving a motion to develop a comprehensive data center policy, aiming to balance technological growth with community interests.

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Provo considers self-serve power plant to support growing data center demand Applicant John Jensen presents plan for a 100-megawatt power plant in Provo.

Provo is on the brink of a major transformation with a proposed self-serve power plant aimed at fueling a booming data center, but is the community ready for this change?

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