Taxpayer group says facts show real data center story
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA) disputes claims of high water and electricity consumption by data centers in Illinois, stating they account for 0.2% of water and 6.5% of electricity usage. TPA policy director Ross Marchand also compares data center noise to a loud conversation. The group asserts it is providing factual information against misinformation regarding data centers, noting one is planned for Waverly, Illinois.
The Taxpayers Protection Alliance (TPA), an advocacy organization, is challenging what it calls fear and misinformation surrounding data center developments, particularly in Illinois. Ross Marchand, TPA's policy director, presented figures indicating that data centers are responsible for only 0.2% of all water consumption and 6.5% of electricity usage in Illinois.
These statistics are intended to counter arguments from citizens and elected officials who typically oppose data center projects. Marchand further downplayed concerns about noise, likening it to a loud conversation. The TPA insists on providing objective, data-driven insights into the topic. The article notes that while a data center is planned for the Waverly area, none is scheduled for Springfield, Illinois.