Vermaland slashes La Osa Energy Center’s 59 data center plan to 11 in Pinal County amid public outcry

5/29/2026

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Phoenix Business Journal

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• Subcategory: Industrial: Data Centers, Industrial: Utilities

• Tag: Business: Insights | Economic Development | Proposed | Strategy

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Highlights
Vermaland LLC has scaled back La Osa Energy Center from 59 to 11 data center buildings
More than 50 speakers raised concerns about water, environment, and energy costs
Arizona data center projects face growing public opposition across multiple municipalities