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Dec 4, 2025
Data Center responds to Senator Padilla’s questions
Sebastian Rucci, representing a proposed 330 MW AI Data Center in Imperial County, issued a detailed response to Senator Padilla outlining environmental and economic commitments. However, the City of El Centro has since clarified that they have received no formal application or agreement, creating a significant discrepancy regarding the project's current status.

Dec 15, 2025
Data Center Plans Laid Out to Imperial Valley Service Organizations
Local developers are pitching a massive $10 billion AI data center as a transformative economic engine for Imperial Valley following the closure of the Spreckels sugar plant. While the project promises significant tax revenue and a 'water-positive' strategy, it faces legal opposition from the City of Imperial and hesitation from the Imperial Irrigation District.

Dec 15, 2025
Developers propose 330 MW AI data center in Imperial Valley, California
Developers have proposed a massive $10 billion AI data center in Imperial Valley, set to be California's largest facility by electrical load. While the project promises substantial tax revenue and job creation, it faces a significant legal challenge from the City of Imperial over environmental review protocols.

Dec 4, 2025
Developer defends proposed 330 MW Data Center, calls project a major economic boost
Developer Sebastian Rucci is defending a proposed $10 billion AI data center in Imperial County, highlighting its potential for massive job creation and tax revenue. The project faces friction from the City of Imperial over public transparency and proximity to residential areas, while the developer emphasizes decades-old industrial zoning and sustainable design.

Dec 15, 2025
Data Center Plans Laid Out to Imperial Valley Service Organizations
Developers recently presented a massive $10 billion proposal to transform Imperial Valley into a premier AI data hub, promising significant tax revenue and job creation. While the project includes innovative water-positive and energy-saving strategies, it currently faces legal challenges from the City of Imperial and regulatory skepticism.


