Data Center Boom Becomes Congressional Issue in Grant County
The debate over large data centers and their electricity demand in Grant County has become an issue in the race for Washington’s 4th Congressional District. Candidates Amanda McKinney and John Duresky said local communities should decide where data centers are built.
The rapid growth of large data centers and their demand for electricity has expanded beyond meetings of the Grant Public Utility District and into the congressional campaign in Washington’s 4th District. Candidates Amanda McKinney and John Duresky discussed the issue at a recent forum.
Both candidates said decisions about where data centers are built should remain with local communities. The article does not identify a specific company or announce a new project or government action.