1 data center project in Unincorporated Kenai Peninsula Borough
Who decides here: the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
In Unincorporated Kenai Peninsula Borough
Local votes and rules
π Other
The borough asked to join the federal energy agency's (FERC) review of DeepGreen's plan for an underwater data center in Cook Inlet. It wants the public to get proper notice and a chance to comment. Fishing and wildlife groups also asked to join.
Sept 14, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Kenai Peninsula Borough. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
π Get told first
β‘ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Kenai Peninsula Borough: Homer Electric Assn Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Chugach Electric Assn Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Alaska.
π Open tasks here
- What is the FERC docket number for this project?
- Will FERC grant the study permit after comments close on Nov. 2, 2026?
- How would the turbines and pods affect salmon and commercial fishing?
- Who owns DeepGreen Holdings, and who would use the computers?