Volition Industries Spanish Fork, in order
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16 events, March 11, 2026 to September 2, 2026. Also on the record, under the month each belongs to: 66 statements, 9 figures from other sources and 35 lines that are not events of their own. The facts, newest first: the record; the place: Utah.
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Traditional data centers require massive grid power and two to four years of utility infrastructure upgrades YouTube video
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Volition facilities deploy in six to nine months using on site fuel cell electricity generation YouTube video
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proposed
The Antelope Data Center is proposed 20 miles west of Cedar City on 640 acres [17]
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A dedicated natural gas power plant will power the facility without connecting to the public power grid [17]
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Statement · Jesse Harrison, local IT expert
Jesse Harrison, local IT expert, stated that many data center promises get broken repeatedly based on historical patterns YouTube video
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Volition Industries presented a self powered data center at the former Fingerhut warehouse to the Spanish Fork City Council in a work session. [1]
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Volition Industries held a public open house on the proposal at the Spanish Fork Library. [3]
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waiting on permits
Volition, a Provo based company, applied for an ordinance amendment to change Title 15 of the Spanish Fork Municipal Code to allow Data Centers and Onsite Power Generation Facilities in light industrial zones [13]
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proposed
Volition proposes converting an existing 28 acre distribution center into a data center [16]
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waiting on permits
After a public hearing of more than six hours, Spanish Fork City Council tabled the Title 15 amendments the project depends on until September 1. [5]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
After a six hour public hearing, Spanish Fork City Council tabled a vote on Title 15 amendments that would set rules for self powered data centers until September 1. heraldextra.com
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proposed
Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO, said project would generate about 250 megawatts of power [6]
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waiting on permits
Volition aims to redevelop the former Fingerhut warehouse site at 4000 E. U.S. 6 into a self powered AI data center [4]
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proposed
Volition proposed redevelopment of former Fingerhut warehouse site at 4000 E. U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork for self powered AI data center [4]
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waiting on permits
Mayor Mike Mendenhall posted on Facebook that he supports the proposal, citing the tax revenue and jobs the company has described. [7]
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Non ultra low emission technologies such as diesel generators are explicitly excluded under the proposed definition [15]
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Data centers without their own on site power generation facilities will not be allowed inside Spanish Fork City under this proposal [15]
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Volition's data centers produce zero draw on Spanish Fork's municipal power grid and use no local utility power YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
The fuel cell technology generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction with no combustion, flame, or fumes YouTube video
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Statement · Allen Westmind
Computer chips transform electricity into heat, creating a large thermal output that should be regulated as heavy industrial use YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Volition is not requesting any additional water rights from the city YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Volition will include enforceable covenants in the development agreement covering water caps, noise limits, no grid connection, and no diesel YouTube video
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Statement · Dan Davis
The proposed data center facility is a good reuse of the existing building and resolves water and heat concerns YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Volition commits to providing more than 500,000 dollars per year in direct community contributions and educational partnerships YouTube video
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Statement · Rod Yelm
Transparency from the developer and rigorous questioning by the planning commission changed resident sentiment toward supporting the project YouTube video
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Statement · Megan Banks
Data centers pose environmental and fire concerns and benefit wealthy entities at the expense of local residents YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Converting the existing industrial building to a data center reduces traffic from 3,500 trucks per month to 100-200 employee car trips per day with zero heavy truck traffic YouTube video
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Statement · Carla Shade
Enforceable contractual guardrails and community benefit agreements are necessary to protect clean air and water for future data center projects YouTube video
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition
Volition received a New Minor Source air quality permit approval from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality YouTube video
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Statement · Dave Anderson
Volition Industries proposes a data center inside Spanish Fork City powered entirely on site without connection to the city electric grid YouTube video
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Statement · Paul Dayton
The proposed 250 megawatt facility would produce more than double the peak power draw of the entire city of Spanish Fork YouTube video
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Volition will use localized solid oxide fuel cells generating power from natural gas without connecting to the grid [3]
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Volition proposes repurposing the Western Distribution Center, a 1.05 million square foot facility on about 70 acres [3]
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The Planning Commission recommended the ordinance be modified to limit the amount of power generated and the number of data centers allowed [13]
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The city's Development Review Committee recommended the ordinance amendment be approved [13]
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Volition proposes generating its own power using natural gas rather than connecting to Spanish Fork's electrical grid [14]
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The proposed data center would be located at the old Fingerhut warehouse at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon [14]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
The Spanish Fork City Council voted to table the ordinance after a six and a half hour meeting with extensive public comment yahoo.com
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Statement · Unnamed resident
Residents noted that the proposed data center location is in the heart of the town, not on the outskirts ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Spanish Fork residents
Residents expressed concerns over noise pollution, water resource impacts, location over a fault line, and whether the facility would be a test site ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO, stated data center developers should reuse existing infrastructure instead of buying thousands of acres YouTube video
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Statement · Mapleton resident identified as Crosby
A resident stated that neighborhoods are not interested in being a test site for Volition's unproven technology ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Volition officials
Volition's plan includes no diesel generation, a dry cooled system, and a noise limit ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Teresa Pierce, Spanish Fork resident
Teresa Pierce, Spanish Fork resident, expressed concern that data centers should not be built in residential backyards regardless of need YouTube video
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Statement · Mapleton resident identified as Crosby
Residents expressed concerns that Volition has not provided sufficient data or evidence to support claims of minimal community impact ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO
Facility would generate its own power with natural gas fuel cells, never connect to the grid, use closed loop cooling with a one time 500,000 gal fill and 250,000 gal per year, and request no tax breaks. Daily Herald local outlet
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Statement · Unnamed resident
A resident raised concerns that the data center location is over a fault line and questioned earthquake safety ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Jack Urquhart, Spanish Fork communications manager
Jack Urquhart, Spanish Fork communications manager, explained the municipal code amendment is needed because the developer proposes generating its own power YouTube video
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Statement · Sarah Stevenson, Resident
Resident Sarah Stevenson pleaded with the council to listen to residents' concerns, not just hear them ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Volition officials
Volition officials stated their data center will not strain local resources due to being self powered, will be in an existing building, and will have reduced emissions and increased property tax revenue ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Volition officials
Volition officials stated their data center will not strain local resources due to being self powered, will have no diesel generation, is dry cooled, and has noise limits ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Statement · Unnamed resident
A resident stated that data centers have promised minimal water use then sued for more water access ABC4 Utah national outlet
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Council meeting to revisit data center resolution at September 1 meeting [6]
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Volition's closed loop cooling system would need about two Utah households' worth of water to fill [6]
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Volition project would utilize an existing distribution center about 28 acres in size [6]
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Volition is proposing a development agreement holding the company accountable to all statements made about the project [4]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
City council tabled resolution to amend ordinance allowing data centers to generate their own power fox13now.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork city council held five hour public hearing on data center proposal with dozens of commenters fox13now.com
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO of Volition
Volition CEO said their closed loop cooling system would only need about two Utah households' worth of water to fill FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Dave Anderson, City Community Development Director
City Community Development Director Dave Anderson stated the city has done more vetting on this amendment than on anything else KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Teresa Pierce, Spanish Fork resident
Teresa Pierce, resident near Fingerhut distribution center, expressed concern about noise, emissions impact FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Volition CEO Jeff Chavez stated the company generates their own power using natural gas powered fuel cells that do not connect to the existing power grid KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO, Volition
Volition CEO Jeff Chavez said the proposed facility would use two households' worth of water to fill when first starting operations, then only one household's worth annually KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Shane Marshall, City Councilman
Councilman Shane Marshall emphasized that getting guardrails right is important KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Volition
Volition proposed to contribute at least $500,000 annually to a community fund for addiction recovery, food security and housing support KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Kevin Oyler, City Councilman
Councilman Kevin Oyler stated he takes the issue seriously and is doing his homework despite having many questions KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO, Volition
Volition's facilities use natural gas powered fuel cells that do not connect to existing power grid KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO, Volition
Volition said cooling systems are located indoors to mitigate noise impacts KSL News local outlet
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Statement · John Bankhead, Property Owner
Property owner John Bankhead stated he has received many offers for the warehouse site and considers Volition a better option than a distribution center that would increase truck traffic KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Chavez said the proposed facility would use only two households' worth of water to fill up initially, then one household's worth per year for humidification KSL.com local outlet
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Statement · Teresa Pierce, Spanish Fork resident
Local resident Teresa Pierce expressed concern about noise, emissions and impact on properties near the proposed data center FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO of Volition
Volition CEO Jeff Chavez said their data center project would generate about 250 megawatts of power and use an existing distribution center of about 28 acres FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Volition plans to create a community fund contributing at least $500,000 per year for addiction recovery, food security, housing support and other community needs KSL.com local outlet
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Figure · KSL News
44,000,000 USD: Volition said the facility would generate around $44 million in tax revenue for the city, school district and taxing entities KSL News local outlet
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Figure · KSL.com
44,000,000 USD: Chavez stated Volition would generate around $44 million in annual tax revenue for the city, school district and other taxing entities KSL.com local outlet
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The motion to vote on revisions to the Title 15 municipal amendments was tabled until Sept. 1 [5]
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Volition proposes a 250 MW data center using onsite power generation in an existing warehouse at Spanish Fork Canyon mouth [5]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Proposed amendments require closed loop, air cooled or dry cooling systems to limit water use heraldextra.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Proposed amendments to Title 15 would cap a data center at 500 megawatts heraldextra.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork City Council worked to establish requirements for data centers and other facilities that generate their own electricity by amending Title 15 of the municipal code heraldextra.com
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Statement · Spanish Fork resident
Spanish Fork resident voiced concern about proper hard lined bylaws to ensure company cannot override community protections if acquired by larger corporation Daily Herald (via Google News) local outlet
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Figure · Daily Herald (via Google News)
500,000 gallons: Volition's facility would use 500,000 gallons for initial fill and 250,000 gallons annually for closed loop water cooling Daily Herald (via Google News) local outlet
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Figure · Daily Herald (via Google News)
250 MW: Volition proposed data center would generate approximately 250 megawatts using onsite power generation Daily Herald (via Google News) local outlet
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Figure · Daily Herald (via Google News)
4,000,000,000 USD: Volition CEO Jeff Chavez claimed the facility would have on site value over $4 billion and generate at least $40 million in annual tax revenue Daily Herald (via Google News) local outlet
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Figure · Daily Herald (via Google News)
4,000,000,000 USD: Volition claimed facility would have on site value of more than $4 billion and generate at least $40 million in annual tax revenue Daily Herald (via Google News) local outlet
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Volition proposes a data center at the former Fingerhut warehouse at the mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon [11]
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Volition, a Provo based company, proposes to build a data center at the former Fingerhut warehouse, a million square foot facility currently operating as a distribution center [11]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
The proposed regulations would limit no more than two data center sites with onsite power generation within city limits sltrib.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork is considering changing city code to establish rules and requirements for data centers with onsite power generation facilities sltrib.com
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Volition CEO Jeff Chavez stated the company builds self powered data centers using natural gas powered fuel cells that do not connect to the power grid The Salt Lake Tribune local outlet
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Decision · Eagle Mountain (city)
Eagle Mountain walked back its first tax hike but residents will still pay about double the old rate sltrib.com
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Decision · Eagle Mountain (city)
Meta and Google received tax incentives or breaks for data centers in Eagle Mountain sltrib.com
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Decision · Eagle Mountain (city)
Eagle Mountain raised property taxes 183% sltrib.com
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Statement · Mike Mendenhall, Mayor
Called the Volition proposal an opportunity for the city and said it warrants moving forward to see if a private business can deliver on what it proposes, with guard rails in place. KSL local outlet
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Statement · Allyson Flake Matsoso, opinion writer
Author Allyson Flake Matsoso expresses concerns about data centers changing small town America, citing impacts like noise, traffic, heat and light pollution Deseret News local outlet
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Statement · Mona City leaders
Mona City government said they had not received any formal data center application or development requests and have not made a commitment of water, sewer, or electricity for this data center Deseret News local outlet
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Statement · Dirk Burton, West Jordan Mayor
West Jordan Mayor Dirk Burton argued that data centers help keep taxes low for residents and provide needed services Deseret News local outlet
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waiting on permits
The Fingerhut warehouse site is located at 4000 E. U.S. Highway 6 and is approximately 1.1 million square feet [12]
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proposed
Spanish Fork City Council delayed the Title 15 vote a second time, for two more weeks, and Volition Industries said it may take the project to another community [8]
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Spanish Fork City Council delayed the Title 15 vote a second time, for two more weeks, and Volition Industries said it may take the project to another community. [8]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork City Council delayed the Title 15 amendment vote a second time, for another two weeks. fox13now.com
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proposed
The proposed Volition data center would be a billion dollar, self powered facility generating between 250 and 400 megawatts of its own power using natural gas [8]
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Volition plans to partner with Bloom Energy to power the facility using natural gas fueled solid oxide fuel cells with closed loop cooling [12]
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Volition, a Provo based AI data center company, hopes to redevelop the former Fingerhut warehouse site at 4000 E. U.S. 6 in Spanish Fork [7]
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
A Spanish Fork public hearing on August 18 lasted more than six hours with dozens of residents expressing concerns about the Volition proposal ksl.com
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Statement · Mike Mendenhall, Spanish Fork Mayor
Mayor Mike Mendenhall said on social media he thought the Volition proposal could be good for the city KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Volition CEO Jeff Chavez said Volition facilities differ from traditional data centers by generating their own power using natural gas powered fuel cells that do not connect to or place demands on the existing power grid KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
Volition claims its data center would use natural gas powered fuel cells producing substantially lower emissions and heat and requiring significantly less water than traditional data centers KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, Volition CEO
CEO Jeff Chavez previously sought to build a 30 to-40 megawatt fuel cell powered data center in nearby Provo before pivoting to Spanish Fork Hoodline local outlet
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Statement · Tom Thomas, Spanish Fork resident
Residents opposed the proposal, with Tom Thomas stating residents deserve more than unsubstantiated promises and citing data centers' documented track record of water contamination, air pollution, and noise pollution KSL News local outlet
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Statement · Mike Mendenhall, Mayor
Mayor Mike Mendenhall publicly backed Volition Industries' $1 billion data center proposal for the former Fingerhut warehouse site Hoodline local outlet
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Statement · Mike Mendenhall, Spanish Fork Mayor
Mayor Mike Mendenhall stated on social media that he thought the Volition proposal could be good for the city and warrants moving forward KSL News local outlet
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Figure · KSL News
250 to 400 MW: The proposed Volition data center would generate between 250 and 400 megawatts of its own power using natural gas KSL News local outlet
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork City Council decided not to amend Title 15 after months of study and a two week delay, deferring the final decision for another two weeks fox13now.com
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Statement · Volition company officials
Volition said they may seek a new community to build their data center due to the continued delays in Spanish Fork FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Volition company officials
Volition said they may have to seek a new community to build their data center if further delays occur FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Volition executives
Volition executives stated they would not be drawing off the local power grid or emitting excess heat, noise, and air pollution FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Volition executives
Volition executives said they would not be drawing off the local power grid or emitting excess heat, noise, and air pollution FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Scott McKane, FOX 13 News reporter
Volition would create high paying jobs and generate millions in local tax revenue YouTube video
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Figure · FOX 13 News Utah
250 to 400 MW: The proposed Volition project would be a billion dollar, self powered data center that would generate between 250 and 400 megawatts of its own power using natural gas FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Figure · Daily Herald, Cougar Chronicle
250,000 gal/yr: water use, proposed closed loop site Daily Herald, Cougar Chronicle
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
City Council approved zoning change allowing data center at mouth of Spanish Fork Canyon sltrib.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork City Council members limited the city to only one data center unless city leaders vote to change that in the future. ksl.com
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Decision · Spanish Fork (city)
Spanish Fork City Council voted to approve changes to city code for a data center. ksl.com
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Statement · Mike Mendenhall, Spanish Fork Mayor
Spanish Fork Mayor Mike Mendenhall said the council has listened to people's concerns, including the amount of water a data center requires. ksl.com local outlet
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Statement · Jeff Chavez, CEO of Volition
Jeff Chavez, CEO of Volition, said the company's closed loop cooling system uses about the amount of water equivalent to one or two Utah households. ksl.com local outlet
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