Data Center: News, Information & Resource Center for Huntington Beach CA
Who decides where data centers go near Huntington Beach: the regulators, councils, planning boards and agencies with a vote, with names, contacts and the official source for each. Plus the project tracker, the tax rules and the latest reporting from HERE Huntington Beach.
Who decides on data centers near Huntington Beach
A data center needs a yes from several bodies at once: the land-use board that rezones the site, the elected council or commission that approves incentives and agreements, the utility that sells the power, the state commission that regulates that utility, and the agencies that permit water and air. Names below come from the official pages linked on each card.
California Public Utilities Commission
Five commissioners appointed by the governor regulate PG&E, Southern California Edison, SDG&E and set rules for large-load interconnection.
- John ReynoldsPresident
- Darcie L. HouckCommissioner
- Karen DouglasCommissioner
- Matthew BakerCommissioner
- Christine HaradaCommissioner
Who sells the power
- Southern California EdisonInvestor-owned electric
Which utility serves a given site depends on its address. Large-load power contracts are negotiated with the serving utility and, for regulated utilities, approved by the state commission.
Huntington Beach elected leaders
- Casey McKeonMayor of Huntington Beach
- Butch TwiningMayor Pro Tem
- Pat BurnsCouncil Member
- Don KennedyCouncil Member
- Gracey Larrea-Van Der MarkCouncil Member
- Chad WilliamsCouncil Member
- Andrew GruelCouncil Member
Planning & zoning
- City Planning CommissionAgendas and meeting calendar on the official page
- Zoning AdministratorAgendas and meeting calendar on the official page
The planning body reviews rezonings and site plans and recommends to the elected board; data center rezonings and development agreements are typically decided by the council or county commission.
Water, air & environment
- California Environmental Protection AgencyAir, water and toxics permits
Your state legislators
- Tony StricklandSenate 36 (R)
- Tri TaHouse 70 (R)
- Diane DixonHouse 72 (R)
Data center projects near Huntington Beach
Data center news from HERE Huntington Beach
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Residents, council members and commissioners near Huntington Beach are deciding what a data center means for their power bills, water and land. HERE Huntington Beach covers those decisions every week. If you are building, powering or supplying a project in or near Huntington Beach, this is where the people who vote on it are reading.
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Data centers near Huntington Beach: FAQ
Who approves a data center near Huntington Beach?
Land use is decided locally: the planning or zoning body reviews rezonings and site plans, and the elected council or county commission votes on incentives and agreements. Power service is arranged with the local utility, and California Public Utilities Commission regulates that utility. Water and air permits come from state environmental agencies.
Who sits on the California Public Utilities Commission?
John Reynolds (President), Darcie L. Houck (Commissioner), Karen Douglas (Commissioner), Matthew Baker (Commissioner), Christine Harada (Commissioner). Source: https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/about-cpuc/commissioners.
How can I weigh in on a data center near Huntington Beach?
Attend the planning and council or commission meetings listed above, submit written comments before the vote, and contact your elected members. For power-contract cases, California Public Utilities Commission takes public comment on open dockets.
How this page is built
Every name on this page is taken from the official government page linked beside it. Anything we could not verify is left out. Last verified 2026-11-12; next check 2026-12-12. Confirm contact details with the agency before relying on them.
- CPUC: Commissioners
- City Planning Commission (official page)
- Zoning Administrator (official page)
- City of Huntington Beach, California: official website
- HERE Huntington Beach city-government directory (council, county, legislators)
Not yet verified: California data center incentive page; local economic development agency contacts; state energy-committee roster; planning commission members.