Alaska, Texas, Virginia & Oregon on Data centers

Alaska Governor is working to lure data centers to the state. The Governor looks to rely on  building the trans-Alaska gas pipeline to feed the energy-intensive data centers. 

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick of Texas has stated that “Texans will ultimately pay the price.” for data centers electric usage.

In Oregon,  their property tax breaks for data centers date back to the 1980s. The tax breaks are being called an example of what not to do. The tax break will soon cost the state billions while residential electricity costs are up 50% in two years. 

Locals in Northern Virginia are suing to stop a data center. The law suit focuses on land use, historical designations, and the administrative process. 

Route Fifty | Data centers, which require massive amounts of energy and few jobs, have downsides for Alaska