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A proposed hyperscale data center could bring millions in tax revenue to Burgin and its schools, but newly obtained records reveal the project could also require up to 1.3 gigawatts of power.
In a Thursday phone interview with the Lantern, the developer said he had subsequently apologized to the woman and that his intent “was not to intimidate.”
The Aug. 20 meeting is part of the county’s ongoing effort to develop a range of zoning regulations.
The executive action comes as demand for data centers and energy resources continues to increase nationwide, with communities across Kentucky considering how to handle potential large-scale technology projects.
Reese True has been hired to advise Barren County officials as they develop planning and zoning regulations for future developments, including high-intensity technological infrastructure.
The data center project is among a flurry of activity surrounding the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant over the past 12 months, spurred by the Trump administration’s two-pronged push to promote the siting of data centers and promote the development of nuclear energy.
Barren County leaders have taken the first step toward creating a countywide zoning ordinance, beginning a months-long process to develop land-use regulations for unincorporated areas of the county.
In addition, the county’s planning and zoning commission is also holding a public hearing on July 23 on a draft ordinance to site and regulate data center construction in the county.
The organization apologized after incorrectly stating Cave City officials signed nondisclosure agreements during data center discussions.
