Questions raised about whether onsite power generation changes data center classification

Feb 6, 2026

Technical staff said the data center would be the project's primary use and that onsite power generation is being built exclusively to serve that center; participants discussed regulatory codes (ID code 7374), emissions limits and the need for operating permits.

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During discussion of the proposed project, S2 explained that "the data center itself is the primary use" and that onsite power generation exists "exclusively for the use of that center," which, S2 said, affects how the facility should be classified for regulatory purposes. S2 referenced an internal code, stating: "It's just that ID code 7374, which is computer process, data preparation process, and service."

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