Oregon data centers: 111 facilities consume nearly 1/4 of state's power
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- Oregon has 111 operational data centers (22.1 million sq ft) and 32 planned (6.9 million sq ft).
- Data centers consumed about 23% of Oregon's retail electricity sales in 2025, projected to reach 31-32% by 2030.
- Direct employment is 2,630 workers (0.2% of state workforce), heavily concentrated in Eastern Oregon; in Morrow County, they employ over 10% of the local workforce.
- Tax abatements on data centers range from $230 million to $450 million, while property taxes paid in 2025 totaled $60.2 million.
- The report identifies significant data gaps, especially on water use and community impacts, hampering full economic analysis.
- Oregon has two distinct data center markets: hyperscale facilities in the east and smaller co-location facilities in the west.