Governor's directive halts air and water discharge permitting for new or expanded data centers until July 1, 2027, drawing local emergency response.
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October 27, 2026
Governor Kotek Bans Data Centers on State LandThe September 2026 executive order stops new data center development on state-owned property across Oregon.
October 27, 2026
District 7 Candidates Address Data Center PolicyAdam Wilson and Kori Rodley are vying to fill the seat being vacated by Representative John Lively.
October 26, 2026
Oregon Candidates Weigh Data Center Development MoratoriumsOfficials and candidates are reevaluating the growth of data centers across Oregon amid concerns over utility costs and resources.
October 14, 2026
Oregon Paused New Data Center PermitsGovernor Tina Kotek issued a directive halting air and water permit processing for data centers until mid-2027.
September 18, 2026
Oregon Data Centers Consumed 23 Percent of EnergyA 2025 report detailed the massive scale and energy demand of Oregon's growing data center infrastructure.
