Data center interest in Tehama County
Summary
Supervisor Hansen revealed companies are eyeing county land for data centers paired with gas turbine generation — something current zoning doesn't allow and he's skeptical of given water demands.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Setting up these rules could bring in big tax dollars from tech investments, but taxpayers might end up footing the bill if upgrades to local power grids and roads are needed.
Could bring investment and jobs if ever approved.
Could strain already-stressed groundwater in that part of the county.
Mentions & discussions (2)
My Case for Tehama County – A Case I Would Rather Make Now
In June, I sat down with Hayley Watts of Action News Now and said I would welcome a data center in Tehama County. Later, I supported directing our Planning Department to write rules for data centers before any ...
Board of Supervisors — October 6, 2026
Supervisor Hansen revealed companies are eyeing county land for data centers paired with gas turbine generation — something current zoning doesn't allow and he's skeptical of given water demands.
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