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Vernon Becomes AI Data-Center Hub Amid Power Demand

12/31/2025

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Vernon, California, is emerging as a data-center hub driven by AI infrastructure demand.
The Prime data center in Vernon consumes electricity to power more than 26,400 homes annually.
Google and Amazon are among major tech investors in AI infrastructure, totaling $465 billion in 2025.
Vernon’s low power costs attract data-center development.
Local legislation limits data-center sizes, but AI demand continues to surge.

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Story summary

Vernon, California, is emerging as a data-center hub driven by AI infrastructure demand.
The Prime data center in Vernon consumes electricity to power more than 26,400 homes annually.
Google and Amazon are among major tech investors in AI infrastructure, totaling $465 billion in 2025.
Vernon’s low power costs attract data-center development.
Local legislation limits data-center sizes, but AI demand continues to surge.