El Paso City Council to consider policy on hyperscale data centers
The El Paso City Council is considering a policy to cease active recruitment and incentives for hyperscale data center projects. This initiative stems from concerns about the facilities' impact on the city's sustainability, infrastructure, and local resources like water and electricity. County commissioners have also previously raised questions with local utility officials regarding these potential impacts.
The El Paso City Council is set to review a policy aimed at discontinuing active recruitment and incentives for hyperscale data center projects. The discussion highlights concerns regarding the facilities' fit within the city, their environmental sustainability, and their impact on local infrastructure.
Furthermore, El Paso County commissioners previously questioned officials from El Paso Water and El Paso Electric about how these large data centers could strain local resources. This meeting is scheduled at City Hall.
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