1 data center project in Pittsburg City
Who decides here: the City Council of Pittsburg City votes on zoning. The Contra Costa County may review big projects too.
In Pittsburg City
Local votes and rules
📌 Other
After protests over the approved AVAIO data center, council held a study session on data centers and announced a data center advisory committee.
Aug 3, 2026Source
✅ Approved
Council approved the AVAIO data center unanimously. The state Energy Commission finished its part in December 2025.
Nov 2024Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg City: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (company) or Wapa-- Western Area Power Administration (public).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in California.
🙋 Open tasks here
- How many diesel backup generators will it have?
- When will construction start?
- Will the city's new advisory committee review this project?