EDC Headliners! A high wind warning is currently in effect for Las Vegas, with gusts of 50–60 mph (and up to 70 mph in prone areas) expected from 2 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday. These conditions pose safety risks to large festival structures and stages during the final night of EDC Las Vegas 2026. Be safe 🙏🏽
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A proposed 450-acre, 600-megawatt
“Coachella Valley Technology Campus” is under intense debate in Coachella as of May 2026. Developer “Stronghold Power Systems” intends to build six, 3-million-square-foot data center buildings near Fillmore Street and 52nd Avenue, aiming to serve Al and cloud computing needs. The project is not yet approved and faces significant community scrutiny over water usage, energy demands, and noise.
Location: Eastern edge of Coachella near Fillmore Street and 52nd Avenue.
• Capacity: Planned as a “hyperscale” project (270-300
MW initially, potentially expanding to 600 MW).
• Developer: Stronghold Power Systems Inc. (in partnership with proposed Coachella Municipal Utility).
• Proposed Infrastructure: Six data center buildings with three 100-megawatt microgrids.
• Status: Not approved; surveys are currently being collected from residents regarding the project.
Community and Environmental Concerns:
• Water & Power: Residents and officials have raised concerns about the high water usage for cooling in a desert environment and the massive energy demand on the grid.
• Noise: Concerns about a “constant low hum” similar to other data centers in the U.S.
• Location: The site is near Valle del Sol Elementary School.
Potential Benefits Cited by Developers:
• Revenue: The project is estimated to generate $21 million in annual revenue.
• Jobs: Hundreds of construction jobs and a smaller number of long-term operational roles.
• Utility Infrastructure: Revenue could fund new electrical infrastructure.
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