What is the latest status of the project “Pocatello Data Center Proposal”?

The status recorded for “Pocatello Data Center Proposal” is denied, appeal pending.

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Pocatello Data Center Proposal” to USD 2600000000.

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This Taiyo project page references Utah Public Radio along with the original URL (https://www.upr.org/politics/2026-07-13/pocatello-idaho-data-center-proposal-appeal-regulation). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Pocatello Data Center Proposal

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Pocatello, Idaho, United States

Source: Utah Public Radio

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Denied, Appeal Pending

A $2.6 billion data center proposed by Lex Developments at a former polysilicon plant in Pocatello, Idaho. The project was denied due to concerns about potential harm to community health, safety, and welfare, with issues including high energy and water consumption. The developer has appealed the denial, and the city council is set to hear the appeal.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Data Center
Location: Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Utah Public Radio

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The project “Pocatello Data Center Proposal” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Utah Public Radio.

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Original status	denied, appeal pending
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A $2.6 billion data center proposed by Lex Developments at a former polysilicon plant in Pocatello, Idaho. The project was denied due to concerns about potential harm to community health, safety, and welfare, with issues including high energy and water consumption. The developer has appealed the denial, and the city council is set to hear the appeal.
Original sector	Technology Infrastructure
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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Idaho
City	Pocatello

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Source	Utah Public Radio
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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Data Center
Article published date	2026-07-16

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