Massive Data Center Proposal Sparks Land Use Debate in Idaho
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Rhea Data, a subsidiary of Arevia Power, submitted a proposal to the Bureau of Land Management for a multi-building data center in southern Idaho. The facility, which could span 3,700 acres and have 600 megawatts of capacity, is located on federal public land near Boise. This project is part of a broader trend where federal land managers are being directed to identify more public land for data center construction across Western states.
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The project raises concerns about the strain on public resources, including land, water, and electricity, especially in drought-prone areas. Opponents, such as the Sierra Club, are concerned about the potential disturbance to the landscape and surrounding resources.
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