Communities Change Course on Data Centers

What is happening? More communities are reluctant to want a data center in their backyard because of environmental and noise concerns. In Virginia, data centers are the state’s largest category of commercial energy users. Meet SJR 240 (2023 | VA) calling for a study of data center impact on environment, economy, energy resources, and ability to meet carbon-reduction goals.

Route Fifty | Communities are Rethinking Their Push for Data Centers