No project in Oakland City, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Oakland City votes on zoning. The Alameda County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
A council committee approved a 45-day pause on new data center proposals. The full council vote was set for October 6, 2026; the result was not found.
Sept 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 Oakland City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Oakland City: Wapa-- Western Area Power Administration (public) or Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (company) or Port of Oakland (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in California.