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Imperial, CA · Imperial County · 32.847°N 115.569°W

Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing AI Data Center

Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing (IVCM)

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This facility is proposed and has not been reported as operational. Details are based on public filings and announcements as of .

Key facts

Location
Imperial, CA, Imperial County
Capacity
330 MW planned
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Civic impact

Economics

Land
75 acres
Jobs
1,700 construction · 100 permanent

Energy & water

Energy source
Grid · Utility: Imperial Irrigation District (IID)
Cooling
Evaporative
Water use
0.75 MGD

Would consume approximately twice Imperial County's entire 2024 electricity use. IID rejected water service application for reclaimed water cooling; IVCM filed suit seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River water annually.

Developer requested 750,000 gallons/day of reclaimed water from IID (out of a proposed 6 million gallon daily allocation). IID rejected water service application. IVCM subsequently sued for approximately 260 million gallons per year of Colorado River water.

Community sentiment

Litigation

3,400+ residents signed petition opposing project. Site is adjacent to two residential neighborhoods with hundreds of homes and within 1 mile of schools and playgrounds. City of Imperial filed 231-page court complaint citing noise, hazardous emissions, fire, explosion, and toxin risks. Residents organizing 'Imperial County Data Center Prohibition Act' for November 2026 ballot. Calipatria city council voted to draft a 5-year moratorium. Recall petition filed against County Chairwoman Peggy Price. Developer filed federal civil rights lawsuit against City of Imperial.

California's Largest Data Center Plan Rouses Imperial County

Status history

  1. Proposed

    Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to vacate a public right-of-way and approve a lot merger across 75 acres related to the project site; Chairperson Price subsequently clarified the vote 'did not approve, authorize, or commit to any future development'

    California's Largest Data Center Plan Rouses Imperial County
  2. Proposed

    Imperial County Board of Supervisors began deliberating an emergency moratorium on new data center approvals; adoption not confirmed as of cited June 4, 2026 source. IVCM entangled in numerous lawsuits including federal civil rights suit against City of Imperial; proceedings regarding IID Colorado River water rights ongoing.

    Data Center Moratorium? Imperial County Considers It

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Sources & data provenance

Reported: data based on credible news outlets or industry sources.

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