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Congress Turns Attention to Data Center Impacts
Original: Congress looks to address growing data center impacts
US lawmakers are moving to address the growing impacts of data centers, as facilities powering AI and cloud computing strain local power grids, water supplies and communities. The US Green Building Council highlighted the congressional effort, which signals possible federal legislation on energy use, siting and environmental standards for the rapidly expanding data center industry.
Why now: Data center growth from the AI boom is straining energy and water resources, pushing Congress to consider policy responses.
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- Congress looks to address growing data center impacts · USGBC | U.S. Green Building Council
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