Data Center Census

California

Data centers in California

The Census tracks 2 major data center projects in California, with 605 MW of planned capacity: 1 proposed, 1 paused.

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California data center projects

ProjectStatusCapacityDeveloperLast update
Imperial Data Center
Imperial, Imperial County
 Paused 330 MW Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing Sep 9, 2026
Golden Valley Technology Hub
Taft, Kern County
 Proposed 275 MW California Resources Corp. Aug 2026

Recent changes in California

  1. Imperial Data Center CA
    Superior Court sets aside lot merger approval and orders CEQA environmental review KPBS
  2. Imperial Data Center CA
    County says Superior Court found moratorium findings insufficient and ordered it withdrawn County of Imperial
  3. Golden Valley Technology Hub CA
    CRC holds informational meetings in Taft Taft Midway Driller
  4. Imperial Data Center CA
    Moratorium extended ten months and fifteen days County of Imperial
  5. Golden Valley Technology Hub CA
    Project publicly reported as Golden Valley Technology Hub 23ABC News (KERO)
  6. Golden Valley Technology Hub CA
    CRC files permit applications with Kern County The Bakersfield Californian
  7. Imperial Data Center CA
    Board of Supervisors adopts 45-day data center moratorium; developer sues IID for water access County of Imperial
  8. Imperial Data Center CA
    Imperial Irrigation District rejects developer's water application KPBS
  9. Imperial Data Center CA
    Board of Supervisors approves lot merger 4-1 KPBS
  10. Imperial Data Center CA
    Imperial County Superior Court finds the City of Imperial's amended CEQA complaint legally insufficient Calexico Chronicle

How many data centers are in California?

This page counts the major projects the Census has researched and sourced: 2 as of Sep 22, 2026. It does not yet include every smaller colocation or enterprise facility, so the total number of buildings in California is higher. We add projects as they are announced or found in public filings.

Counties with tracked projects

Imperial County · Kern County

Moratoriums

  1. Imperial Data Center CA
    County says Superior Court found moratorium findings insufficient and ordered it withdrawn County of Imperial
  2. Imperial Data Center CA
    Moratorium extended ten months and fifteen days County of Imperial
  3. Imperial Data Center CA
    Board of Supervisors adopts 45-day data center moratorium; developer sues IID for water access County of Imperial

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