Ars Technica· 4h ago· 1 min read
From New York to Texas , state and local governments have heard the message: Their constituents are wary of data centers . Across the political spectrum, large numbers of Americans agree that these facilities should pay taxes, cover the bill for water and power upgrades, keep noise to a minimum, and employ locals at decent wages. In other words, data centers should legitimately benefit the communities whose land and power they use.
Developers often express a willingness to do these things—until they see the specific list of requirements.
A pitched battle in the Philadelphia suburbs provides a vivid illustration of this dynamic. Developer Brian O'Neill wants to build a 2 million-square-foot data center in a former steel plant. Under Pennsylvania law, Plymouth Township (in which the plant is located) cannot simply say "no" to any lawful land use, but it can enforce zoning rules and…
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