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The city is looking at how to manage data centers, which are huge buildings full of servers that use a lot of electricity and water. The goal is to make sure these projects don't overwhelm our local utilities or negatively impact residents.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Potential increased revenue from industrial development balanced against significant municipal water and utility infrastructure demands.
Tech developers and industrial landowners seeking predictable permitting processes.
Residents living near potential sites or those concerned about utility rate increases.
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