Eco-Yotta data center plan on County Highway 9 (Town of Oneonta)
EcoYotta bought more than 150 acres on County Highway 9 in 2024 and proposed a data center of about 2 million square feet. It asked to rezone the farm and home land. The plan was later described as an AI research or hydroponics hub. After strong opposition, the town passed a 12-month moratorium in May 2026.
Where things stand: Paused. The Town of Oneonta passed a 12-month moratorium on AI data centers and crypto mines in May 2026.
🕒 Latest update (May 2026): Town Board voted unanimously for a 12-month moratorium on AI data centers and crypto mines.
What we know
- 📍 Where357 County Highway 9, Oneonta, Otsego County
- 🏢 CompanyEcoYotta Inc.
- 🌳 Size150 acres
❓ Still unanswered
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- Has EcoYotta withdrawn its rezoning request? 🙋 I'll find out
- How many megawatts would the project use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- Oct 2024EcoYotta bought the land on County Highway 9.
- June 11, 2025EcoYotta presented its plan; the planning board received the application.
- Dec 9, 2025EcoYotta presented a business plan to the Town Board.
- May 2026Town Board voted unanimously for a 12-month moratorium on AI data centers and crypto mines.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Town board unanimously passed a 12-month pause on AI data centers and crypto mines, after more than 700 residents signed a petition about the Eco-Yotta plan. The supervisor said the board wants a permanent ban next.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Community members raise concerns about proposed data center · The Daily Star · Aug 13, 2025
- Eco-Yotta presents business plan to Oneonta board, criticizes process · Vertical Farm Daily · Dec 19, 2025
- Oneonta town board approves 12-month moratorium on AI data centers, crypto mining facilities · WBNG · May 15, 2026
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