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Spokane Data Center Project

The Spokane Data Center Project is a proposed large Data Center in Spokane County requesting delivery of 200MW by 2027, with full capacity at 1,000MW by 2033. 


Spokane’s largest single building use is currently operating at 25MW (Mega Watts) per day while the average human would use 25MW in 1.5 years.


 $184M infrastructure Estimate

 Heat Generation: 1000 MW of heat

Estimated Water Use: Unknown; The City of Airway Heights and Spokane County have been approached with interest in water for a data center and hydrogen facility.

Noise Cap: Comparable to the Spokane Airport


Developers: Big Rock, Apricus Energy, Avista Utilities & Inland Power & Light, Lumen Technologies, Zayo Group, Ziply Fiber, Anderson Environmental, Daines Capital 


Spokane County Board Meeting and Vote

Join us for the upcoming Spokane County Commissioners Meetings 

Aug 10, 2026

BoCC Strategic Planning Meeting

9am

Spokane, WA

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Aug 10, 2026

BoCC Strategic Planning Meeting

Board of County Commissioners’ Conference Room 

1116 W. Broadway Avenue, First Floor, Room 101, Spokane County Courthouse, Spokane, WA 99260.

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9am

Spokane, WA

Aug 11, 2026

BoCC Board Briefing Meeting

9am

Spokane, WA

Event Details

Aug 11, 2026

BoCC Board Briefing Meeting

Board of County Commissioners’ Conference Room 

1116 W. Broadway Avenue, First Floor, Room 101, Spokane County Courthouse, Spokane, WA 99260....

Event Details

9am

Spokane, WA

Aug 11, 2026

BoCC Legislative Session Meeting - Potential VOTE

2pm

Spokane, WA

Event Details

Aug 11, 2026

BoCC Legislative Session Meeting - Potential VOTE

Public Works Building, 1026 West Broadway Avenue,  Lower Level, Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Spokane, WA 99260


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2pm

Spokane, WA

Halt Large Load Data Centers in Spokane County

We deserve more than a Moratorium:

We urge a halt on the development of large load data center in Spokane County and its surrounding areas. To ensure sustainable growth and resource management, we advocate for a cap on large load infrastructure at 20MW and a limit on the number of buildings with high resource demands. We also reject shell LLCs from securing sites to build a large scale builds in Spokane County. We deserve more than a Moratorium. Let's protect our shared resources and prioritize sustainable community development. 

Spokane Data Center Project

Project Details

What is a Data Center?

Defined

Eastern Washington Data Centers

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Effects of Data Centers

Dangers

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Spokane Data Center File Communication

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Call to Action

Contact Luc Jasmin and Governor Ferguson

Luc Jasmin -  E. WA Regional Outreach Representative to Gov Ferguson:  Luc.Jasmin@gov.wa.gov

Governor Ferguson 360-902-4111 -or-  Action Network 

Contact Legislative

Send an Email to our local representatives

Attend the County Commissioner Meeting

Attend or sign up to speak

Join the No Spokane Data Center Community

Click here to join the No Spokane Data Center Facebook group

Sign the Petition at Change.org

Sign the No Data Center Spokane Petition and share it, ask others to sign and share as well!

  • NO Spokane DATA CENTER Petition Link:  https://c.org/szw6yzLPFW 

Rachelle Miller

Write-in independent for for Spokane County Commissioner District 4. Protecting Spokane County's water, land, and power from unaccountable corporate extraction. 

 voterachelle.com 

 voterachellemiller@gmail.com 

City of Spokane launches Data Center work group

The group will consist of city employees from across several departments 

The meetings of the Climate Resilience and Sustainability Board and the Plan Commission are open to the public.  

https://my.spokanecity.org/bcc/boards/climate-resilience-and-sustainability-board/

Environmental Impact

Noise Pollution

Power Consumption

Power Consumption

The effects of constant loud noise extend beyond hearing loss, impacting cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Everyday Sounds at 65 dB:

 Airport, Air Conditioner, Vacuum Cleaner

Power Consumption

Power Consumption

Power Consumption

1000 MW could power approximately 819,672 households simultaneously. Comparison to One Person:  It would take the average human approximately 250 years to use 1000 MW of power


Light Pollution

Power Consumption

Light Pollution

A 1000 MW data center might produce light pollution comparable to a small city, disrupting circadian rhythms, causing sleep disorders and increased stress, disorienting migratory patterns and altering ecosystems

Pollutants

Air Quality

Light Pollution

The facility will store a 19% aqueous ammonia solution, increasing fire risk as well as increasing risks of air and water contamination
 

Water Use

Air Quality

Air Quality

High water usage can affect local systems if water is sourced from nearby aquifers, rivers or lakes, potentially leading to  degradation for the Ferry Prairie Aquifer,  Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer, Coeur d'Alene Lake,  Spokane Valley Aquifer,  Spokane River,  Nine Mile Falls 



Air Quality

Air Quality

Air Quality

1,500 people on the Kalispel Tribe and more in the greater Spokane area affected with Plume out of a facility’s exhaust stack(s) and NOx - nitrogen oxides/burning natural gas 

What is Stored at Data Centers

Flock Camera Data: These are surveillance cameras that capture vehicle license plates and other vehicle-related data for security and monitoring purposes. They are used by law enforcement and communities to gather searchable evidence for large cases and public monitoring.


Infrared Micro-Snapshots: These are small, detailed images captured using infrared technology, often used in mobile devices and computers to enhance security and facial recognition capabilities that are taken on most phones and some devices every few seconds.


Infrared Dot Projections: This technology projects a grid of infrared dots onto a surface to capture detailed 3D information of you, your home and your surroundings. Often used in facial recognition systems to create a precise map of facial features.


Face Scans: Data collected from facial recognition systems, used for identification and authentication purposes in various security and surveillance applications.


Vehicle Biometric Security Data: Information collected like your body language, eye movements, blood alcohol levels from driver monitoring systems in vehicles. This biometric data sensor is required in all new passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. that incudes a kill switch, vehicle limitation and impairment detection.


Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) Data: This technology identifies and catalogs media content by recognizing audio and visual elements recorded from your devices in your home, used in smart TVs and streaming services to tailor content recommendations.


School Laptop Monitoring Programs: Data collected from software installed on school-issued laptops to monitor student activity, ensuring compliance with educational standards and security protocols that allow the teacher and school board to look through your students camera.


RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification): This technology uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. It is commonly used for inventory management and access control.


SignalTrace: An add-on for Flock cameras that enhances surveillance capabilities by providing more detailed tracking and monitoring features by connecting to your license plate, pet chips, ear buds, smart watches etc.


Home Security Footage: Video data collected from home security systems, used for monitoring and protecting residential properties.


Medical Records: Digitized health information stored in data centers, including patient histories, lab results, and treatment plans, used by healthcare providers for patient care.


Financial Information: Data related to personal or organizational finances, including bank account details, transaction records, and credit histories, stored for financial management and security purposes.

No Spokane Data Center News

Spokane County leaders held unknown discussions with data center developer seeking massive facility on West Plains -  By Thomas Clouse and Julia Pentasuglio The Spokesman-Review


A company proposing a massive West Plains data center has nearly zero history, spurring outcry from concerned residents by  By Thomas Clouse  The Spokesman-Review


Commissioner Al French on data centers: ‘Spokane County is not closed for business’  By  Aaron Hedge Range Media

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"In the heart of Spokane, where the rivers run free, 


I speak for the trees and the land that we see. 


No data center here, where nature should thrive, 


for the whispers of the forest are where life comes alive." 


-lorax.


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