The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Uinta County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Uinta County approved a specific data center project, with construction required within five years and annual inspections, public water-use reporting, road upkeep, and noise and lighting limits.
current law · County project: Prometheus Wyoming I LLC data center project in Section 13, T15N, R119WUinta County approved Prometheus Wyoming I LLC's data-center conditional-use permit on June 16, 2026, subject to 15 conditions.Wyoming Uinta County Prometheus Wyoming I LLC Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-01 (2026)
What this means
The measure enables a specific data center by approving its conditional use permit and industrial subdivision, but it also adds project requirements. These include a five-year construction deadline, annual county inspections, public water-use reporting, road upkeep, and noise and lighting limits (permit conditions). Overall, it modestly supports development while adding meaningful responsibilities for this project.
People behind it
- Prometheus Wyoming I LLC
Applicant for the Conditional Use Permit for the construction and operation of a Data Center.
- Uinta County Board of Commissioners
Approves the permit with all 15 conditions.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements8
Requires compliance with both the Wyoming Industrial Siting Act and Uinta County’s Land Use Plan.
Requires dust abatement in accordance with Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations.
Requires reporting of annual onsite water consumption.
Makes the developer responsible for upkeep, maintenance and repair of two county roads.
Requires compliance with DarkSky International Standards to avoid light pollution.
Caps operational noise at the boundary at no greater than 60 dBAs.
Requires reimbursement for applicable emergency services rendered.
The permit may be revoked, suspended, or enforced by the County for a material violation.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions2
Authorizes the site-specific data center: commissioners voted to approve the CUP with all 15 conditions.
Allows time for development: construction must begin within five years.
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