Utah announces transparency tool in response to data center concerns
Utah has introduced a new transparency tool called the 'Transparent Utah' dashboard to address concerns over a proposed data center project. This interactive platform compiles public records and financial data related to the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) to enhance public understanding. The initiative comes amid rising opposition to the Stratos data center project in Box Elder County, which has raised environmental concerns among residents.
- ▪The 'Transparent Utah' dashboard aims to provide public access to information about MIDA's operations and authority.
- ▪The proposed Stratos data center project has sparked protests and environmental concerns in Utah.
- ▪MIDA estimates that the broader project could create over 2,000 jobs in northern Utah.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 19:55:08 +0000 |
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Utah state officials have launched a new transparency tool focused on the state’s Military Installation Development Authority amid mounting backlash over a massive proposed data center project in Box Elder County. The new “Transparent Utah” dashboard, unveiled by the Utah state auditor’s office, compiles nearly two decades of public records and financial data related to MIDA into a centralized, interactive platform designed to help residents better understand the agency’s powers, projects, and operations.
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