Utah Governor Signs Executive Order for Data Center Framework
By Porter Huntsman · June 17, 2026 · 1 min read
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed a new executive order establishing a data center framework for the state. The order aims to create a higher bar for data center development in Utah.
Key takeaways
Governor Spencer Cox signed an executive order creating a data center framework.
The order establishes a higher bar for data center development in Utah.
State agencies are directed to prioritize protection of the state's resources.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has signed an executive order that establishes a new framework for data center development within the state. The order implements a higher bar for such developments in Utah.
The newly signed order creates what is described as a data center framework for the state of Utah. Under this directive, state agencies are instructed to prioritize the protection of the state's resources during the development process.