Gillette forum reveals varying perspectives on data center development
Inside a conference room on the outskirts of Gillette, about 100 residents gathered to discuss concerns and questions they have about growing data center development across Wyoming. The discussion mirrored growing national concern about the large-scale projects, known as hyperscalers. Questions at the forum, hosted by the Wyoming Outdoor Council (WOC), ranged from how data centers may influence energy markets to how they may affect the health of people and livestock. … Questions and concerns about the energy and water use needed to fulfil energy production came up in the discussion numerous times. … Data center developers have reassured locals elsewhere that increased power generation will not affect ratepayers and that protections are in place to protect nearby water. Microsoft’s data center in Cheyenne has pledged to provide the community with more water than it consumes.
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