Tyler Zoning Board Reviews Barrio Energy's Appeal for Data Center on West Erwin Street

The Tyler Zoning Board of Adjustment held a public hearing to evaluate Barrio Resources LLC's appeal concerning a proposed cryptocurrency mining facility along West Erwin Street. The board did not take action but allowed representatives from Barrio Energy and the city to present their views.

Barrio Energy, which closed on the property in August 2024, seeks to establish a Bitcoin mining facility in partnership with Vulcan Core, after a special use permit was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The board is set to meet again on September 3 to determine if it has jurisdiction to hear the appeal; if affirmed, the appeal will be discussed further on September 10. The outcome may influence the regulatory landscape for data centers in the region.