Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns
News ClipSan Francisco Chronicle·CA·4/16/2026
A Bay Area city has enacted the first ban on data centers in the region, driven by growing concerns over the immense power and water consumption of these facilities. This decision marks a significant development in how local governments are addressing the environmental impact of data center expansion.
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Bay Area city becomes first to ban data centers over power and water concerns San Francisco Chronicle