Hold data centers accountable for their costs and impacts

James Talarico proposes ending special tax deals for big technology companies and requiring large energy users such as data centers to pay for needed infrastructure improvements rather than passing those costs on to consumers. He would require new data centers to use closed-loop systems to reduce water use and pollution, set minimum federal requirements for new projects to protect the power grid, environment, and jobs and ensure transparency, and let local communities decide whether they want a data center in their town.

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In their own words

empower local communities to decide whether they want a data center in their town.

The source

Talarico campaign: social media, artificial intelligence and technology

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