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Provo council narrows data-center code, capping on-site power and limiting evaporative cooling; measure passes 5-1
Summary
The Provo City Council adopted amendments to its data-center code that remove on-site power generation as a permitted use (effectively capping data centers at 50 MW per UMPA policy) and restrict evaporative cooling; the changes passed 5-1 after staff presentation and limited council discussion.
Provo City Council on April 28 adopted amendments to the citys data-center regulations that remove on-site power generation as a permitted use and limit evaporative cooling, measures staff said will protect the municipal grid and reduce water use.
Planning and sustainability coordinator Hannah Salvo told the council the modifications stem from field testing the code adopted last September and consultations with the Utah Municipal Power Agency (UMPA) and…
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