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Data centers need electricity, utilities need years to build – who should pay? (theconversation.com)

submitted 9 months ago by Artisian@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Then they will build coal plants.

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[–] fluffykittycat@slrpnk.net 19 points 9 months ago

Mandate renewable energy and van open loop water cooling. Can't afford it? You don't need a datacenter then

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[–] thejml@sh.itjust.works 9 points 9 months ago

This is where requirements as part of the data center zoning and purchase agreements comes in.

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