No project in Richmond City, but 1 nearby
Who decides here: the City Council of Richmond City votes on zoning. The Contra Costa County may review big projects too.
Nearby (within 15 miles)
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Council voted to pause new data centers for 45 days to study effects and think about permanent rules. No data center is proposed in the city.
Sept 15, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond City: Wapa-- Western Area Power Administration (public) or Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in California.