On a warm October evening in Cody, Wyoming, residents and environmental groups gathered to discuss the future of data centers in the state. The meeting comes as Wyoming considers whether to embrace a new wave of data center development.
Outgoing Governor Mark Gordon recently signed an executive order focused on data centers, signaling state-level interest in the industry. The order's full title was not disclosed in the source, but it indicates a push to attract or manage these facilities.
Environmental groups at the Cody meeting debated the best approach to managing growth. While the source does not detail specific positions, the discussion reflects a broader tension between economic opportunity and environmental protection.