Columbus City Council hearing spotlights debate over data center expansion

A lengthy discussion inside Columbus City Council chambers Wednesday night focused on the future of data centers.

Most residents speaking to Columbus Council oppose data center, but a few are for it

That’s not what we are asking you,” a resident told a councilor. “We are asking you to vote no. The people overwhelmingly ...
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Columbus City Council to hold hearing on data center growth in central Ohio

Columbus City Council will hold a hearing Wednesday to discuss the rapid growth of data centers in central Ohio. The hearing seeks to discuss concerns about energy and water usage, as well as what ...
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Columbus City Council discusses proposed $5.18 billion data center; residents voice concern

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A proposed multi-billion-dollar data center campus could bring major economic growth to Columbus, but it’s also raising questions from residents about long-term environmental ...

Columbus City Council to hold Wednesday hearing on growing concerns over data centers

Columbus City Council will hold a community hearing on Wednesday evening as debate intensifies over the rapid expansion of ...
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Columbus may see higher electric, gas and water costs caused by data center energy demands

Columbus residents may see higher costs for electric, water and gas by 2027. Data centers are seen as the main cause and driver of utility costs for water and electric. If rate increases are approved, ...