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Council opens preliminary discussion on data centers; staff to do targeted fact‑finding
Summary
Council members debated possible data-center development on city‑owned Lodi Energy Center acreage and nearby farmland. Staff and utility officials warned technical hurdles (transmission studies, distribution infrastructure, water reuse constraints) but said there could be revenue upside; council asked staff and NCPA representatives to pursue preliminary analysis without diverting core staff resources.
A council-initiated discussion about data centers dominated part of the May 6 meeting, with members weighing potential long-term revenue against energy, water and community impacts.
Councilmember Bregman introduced the item, citing constituent queries and the city’s ownership stake in the Lodi Energy Center (LEC) and nearby acreage. Jeff (utility staff) explained the LEC is a 300-megawatt natural gas generation facility and is not currently modeled…
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