Data Center Resources

Over the past several days, I have received numerous questions and comments about data centers, power generation, water use, growth, and related topics. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts, whether they support these projects, oppose them, or are still gathering information.

One thing I have learned over the years is that complex issues are rarely served well by sound bites or social media posts alone. I encourage anyone interested in these topics to review information from multiple sources and draw their own conclusions.

Here are some resources that may be helpful.

For general local data center information, current counts, and economic development background:

• Cheyenne LEADS Data Center Information Page: https://cheyenneleads.org/why-cheyenne/data-centers/

• Cheyenne LEADS Provides Factual Data Center Count for Cheyenne and Laramie County - Cheyenne LEADS

• Wyoming Datacenter facts

For water questions:

• Wyoming State Engineer's Office Main Page

• Wyoming State Engineer’s Office – water resources and aquifer information

• Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) – water and utility information

• Inside Microsoft’s two-decade push to cut water intensity while scaling for growth

  
  

For zoning, land use, and county review process questions:

• Laramie County Planning & Development main page

• Laramie County Planning & Development – land use and permitting processes

• Laramie County Land Use Regulations

• Public meetings, project presentations, and materials made available by applicants and reviewing agencies
  

For air quality, emissions, backup generators, stormwater, and environmental permits:

• Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality — Air Quality Division

• Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) – environmental reviews and permitting

For electric utility, large-load, and ratepayer questions:

• Wyoming Public Service Commission main page

• Wyoming Public Service Commission general hot topics

• Wyoming Public Service Commission general public notices

• How Microsoft and a Wyoming utility designed a data center tariff that works for everyone

• How Black Hills Energy Is Preparing For Surge of Power-Hungry Wyoming Data Centers

For state-level policy and tax:

• Governor Gordon’s “Data Centers the Wyoming Way” executive order information

• Wyoming Legislature data center sales tax exemption information

• Wyoming 2021 HB0088 data center exemption legislation
  

For company-specific information:

• Microsoft Cheyenne data center expansion announcement

• https://datacenters.atmeta.com/2024/07/hello-cheyenne

• Crusoe official website

• Crusoe and Tallgrass Wyoming project announcement through Cheyenne LEADS

• For Tallgrass project residents, contact Tallgrass directly at community@tallgrass.com

• Microsoft in your community

• 2026 Environmental Sustainability Report Responsibly building the AI future Reporting on our 2025 fiscal year

• Accelerating sustainability Microsoft

Articles on HollingsheadforCommissioner.com dedicated to data center information: Data Centers

Reasonable people can disagree on growth, development, and the future of our community. My goal is not to tell people what to think, but to help ensure discussions are based on facts, available information, and an understanding of the processes involved.

I will continue to ask questions, seek information, and share what I learn. As opportunities arise for public meetings, presentations, project updates, or additional resources, I will do my best to pass those along so residents can review the information for themselves and stay engaged in the process. I also have a tab on my campaign website called "Data Center", where I will add links to resources that help understand this important issue. This by no means is an all-inclusive list, and if there is one you would like me to include, please email it to me at hollingsheadforcommissioner@gmail.com.

An informed community is a stronger community, regardless of where each of us ultimately lands on a particular issue.