Why this score?
Four weighted factors drive the Palm Beach County risk score. Methodology is fully documented — each input is public data or a reasoned proxy.
Major in-county power generation (≥1,500 MW). Developers can site hyperscale campuses next to existing plants.
South Florida WMD — Everglades restoration, high demand, significant water stress.
Major metro. Minimal available large-parcel industrial land.
Known data center project in Palm Beach County.
Adjacent activity
These neighboring counties currently have proposed, approved, or recently-withdrawn data center projects. Proximity matters — hyperscale campuses often cluster near existing infrastructure.
- Martin County — Indiantown (Proposed) — read coverage
- Okeechobee County — Okee-One (Proposed) — read coverage
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The Palm Beach County Defense Kit gives you a personalized briefing: what to watch for, how to file public records requests, how to testify at hearings, and what Florida's new legislation means for you specifically. Written by humans, not an AI.
Not legal advice. Florida Sunshine Law, public records procedures, and hearing protocols explained in plain English.
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