The County of Imperial has scheduled a Data Center Workshop.

According to the county, the workshop is an informational forum to discuss the potential for Data Centers in Imperial County. According to the county, it is not a workshop or public hearing for any specific data center project. Project specific questions will not be addressed. The Data Center Workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00 pm.  - 8:00 p.m. in the Supervisors Chambers in the County Administration Building. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be available on ZOOM as well as being recorded and made available online. 

According to the agenda, the county will provide an overview on data centers and address some of the core concerns and benefits of data centers. Issues presented will include.

locations, traffic and roads

water use

air quality

rate payer impacts and

employment opportunities.