Data Center SubCommittee Meeting 5-27-26

The Grant County Government Data Center Subcommittee convened on May 27, 2026, to continue reviewing and revising a draft ordinance regulating data centers. The volunteer committee discussed various technical and regulatory aspects including power usage, cooling systems, noise and vibration limits, setbacks, stormwater management, and environmental protections. Key procurement-related topics included requirements for data centers to be self-sufficient in power, use closed-loop cooling systems, and conduct biannual water quality testing at the developer's expense. The subcommittee debated noise level standards, generator testing restrictions, and enforcement mechanisms. They also addressed financial assurance measures, ultimately deciding to exclude letters of credit in favor of bonds for securing environmental remediation. The committee emphasized that their recommendations are advisory to the Area Planning Commission (APC), which will finalize the ordinance for county commissioner approval. The meeting concluded with scheduling considerations for future sessions to expedite the ordinance development process.