California
Data center projects, polling, political statements, and PAC activity in California.
Last updated: March 2, 2026
16
Projects
1.3 GW
Total Capacity
1
Polls
2
Statements
4
Active PACs
$195M
PAC Spending
Political Statements
0 pro-DC · 0 anti-DC · 2 other
“The Trump administration is America's biggest cheerleader for the data center buildout — a foolish and shortsighted approach. Data center operators' social license to operate is a valuable and fragile thing.”
“Vetoed data center water reporting requirements but signed SB 57 authorizing the PUC to assess whether data center costs are shifting to retail electricity customers.”
AI Super PAC Activity
4 PACs specifically targeting California
Backer: OpenAI / VC coalition
Pro-AI industry super PAC pushing rapid AI development and lighter regulation. $70M cash on hand entering 2026. Bipartisan — supports candidates committed to a national AI regulatory framework.
Known Races:
Backer: Meta
Meta-backed bipartisan umbrella project fighting state AI regulation bills across the country. Funds affiliated PACs in TX, IL, and CA.
Source →Backer: Meta
Meta-backed California super PAC supporting pro-AI candidates regardless of party ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and state legislature elections.
Known Races:
CA: Backing pro-AI candidates for state office, governor's race
Backer: Meta
Meta-backed California PAC promoting moderate business policy and AI advancement in the state.
Source →Latest Polling
Projects
Proposed / In Permitting (3)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVCM Imperial Valley Data Center (Google-linked) | Imperial, CA | Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing | 330 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Digital Realty 727 S Grand Downtown LA | Los Angeles, CA | Digital Realty | 32 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Goodman Innovation Centre San Jose | San Jose, CA | Goodman Group | 97 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
Under Construction (3)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Alviso San Jose Data Center | San Jose, CA | Microsoft | 99 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Vantage Santa Clara CA3 Campus | Santa Clara, CA | Vantage Data Centers | 64 MW | — | vantage-dc.com |
| Goodman LAX01 Vernon Data Center | Vernon, CA | Goodman Group | 49 MW | — | goodman.com |
Announced (2)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CyrusOne Lemoore NAS AI Data Center | Lemoore, CA | CyrusOne / Ameresco | 100 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Amazon AWS Gilroy Data Center Campus | Gilroy, CA | Amazon Web Services | 100 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
Operational (8)
| Name | Location | Developer | Capacity | Investment | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Data Centers Vernon LAX01 | Vernon, CA | Prime Data Centers | 33 MW | — | primedatacenters.com |
| CoreSite SV9 Santa Clara Campus | Santa Clara, CA | CoreSite (American Tower) | 36 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| Vantage Santa Clara CA2 Campus | Santa Clara, CA | Vantage Data Centers | 69 MW | — | vantage-dc.com |
| Equinix SV11 Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Equinix | 50 MW | — | equinix.com |
| CyrusOne Santa Clara SCV1 | Santa Clara, CA | CyrusOne | 67 MW | — | datacenterdynamics.com |
| EdgeConneX Sacramento SAC01 | Rancho Cordova, CA | EdgeConneX | 1.5 MW | — | edgeconnex.com |
| Vantage Santa Clara Campus | Santa Clara, CA | Vantage Data Centers | 120 MW | — | localnewsmatters.org |
| Digital Realty LAX10 Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Digital Realty | 27 MW | — | digitalrealty.com |