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Kotek Panel to Study Data Center Growth. But Is Oregon Already Losing ...

On Tuesday, Governor Tina Kotek convened a statewide Data Center Advisory Committee in Salem, Ore., appointing a seven-member advisory body to develop policy recommendations.
As data centers proliferate across the state, they consume growing shares of Oregon’s energy, water and land, raising concerns about grid reliability and utility bills as electricity use rose over 20% since 2013.
Charged with a broad mandate, the advisory group will develop policy recommendations aligned with Kotek's Prosperity Roadmap, focusing on responsible siting, job creation, affordability, water and natural resources, and clean-energy goals.
The panel plans to meet monthly beginning in February, holding at least one public meeting per month for at least six months and delivering policy recommendations by October 2026 for the 2027 legislative session.
Kotek and state lawmakers plan to use the report to craft regulations protecting energy infrastructure, water supplies and siting decisions, while tax breaks remain off the panel’s formal agenda.

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