Environmental & Energy
Sep. 3, 2026
Prop. 45 opponents warn measure could streamline rural data centers
Supporters say the CEQA initiative does not cover data centers, but opponents and a UC Berkeley law professor say its language leaves the question open to courts.
Opponents of Proposition 45 are warning that the initiative to overhaul California's landmark environmental law could clear the way for data centers in rural communities -- even as the campaign backing the measure insists those projects would not qualify for streamlined review.
The disagreement turns on how courts might interpret Proposition 45's exemptions from the California Environmental Quality Act. The Yes on Proposition 45 campaign says the measure does not apply to ...
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