Commentary: Great Lakes Compact will ensure that data centers operate within sustainable frameworks

Peter Johnson of the Great Lakes St Lawrence Governors And Premiers published a commentary in Crain's Chicago Business, asserting that the Great Lakes Compact serves as a crucial framework for ensuring data centers operate sustainably within the region. The article underscores the ongoing commitment of both U.S. and Canadian leaders to safeguard the shared water resources of the Great Lakes through collective management strategies. The commentary suggests that the Compact's principles will guide the development and operation of data centers, particularly concerning their water usage, thereby integrating environmental stewardship with technological growth. While no specific data center projects or companies are named, the piece focuses on the overarching policy and its future implications for the industry's footprint in the Great Lakes watershed.