Grant County Quorum Court met Monday at the county courthouse for its regular monthly meeting, where justices received an update on a proposed data center and solar energy project, approved an ordinance increasing pay for Equalization Board members and heard reports on county finances and infrastructure projects.
The central discussion focused on a proposed large-scale data center and accompanying solar facility being pursued by Clean Cloud Energy.
County Judge Randy Pruitt said the project remains on hold due to the absence of a confirmed end user for the facility. He said county officials plan to meet with project representatives to establish requirements and conditions that would need to be met before the county considers moving forward.
The proposed development has been associated with companies including reN-RG and Sheridan Data Center LLC. Earlier non-binding resolutions approved in October 2025 would allow the county to consider payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements offering up to a 65% tax abatement for a data center and solar project.
Those resolutions do not obligate the county to approve any final agreement. Project materials previously presented to the county indicate the data center could require approximately 500 megawatts of electricity, while a planned solar facility would generate about 400 megawatts.
Combined construction costs have been estimated between $5 billion and $6 billion. In other business, justices approved an ordinance raising compensation for members of the county Equalization Board from $55 to $100 per meeting.
Members will also receive mileage reimbursement at the state rate. The board reviews property tax assessment appeals filed by county residents. County Treasurer Tim Stuckey reported that sales tax revenue is currently below last year’s levels but is expected to increase later in the year.
County Judge Pruitt also reported on road maintenance efforts, saying crews have been grading county roads ahead of future chip sealing work scheduled for later this summer once the roadways settle.
He also provided updates on renovations to the county’s Armory building. Extension Agent Brad McGinley informed the court he will begin a new position with the state Extension system on July 1, following his service with the county Extension Office and 4-H programs.
