Data center opposition takes center stage at Lexington community meeting
Lexington residents expressed strong opposition to potential data center developments at a community meeting, raising concerns about water and energy usage. This comes after DartPoints Operating Company purchased a former data center in the city. The City Council responded by unanimously passing a moratorium on new data center development plans.
Lexington, Kentucky residents gathered at the Lyric Theatre to voice their concerns regarding potential data center developments in the city. The community meeting took place nearly two weeks after DartPoints Operating Company announced its purchase of the former Lexmark data center.
Citizens passionately spoke out against these projects, highlighting potential drawbacks such as increased water consumption, higher energy usage, and rising temperatures. Ashley Wilmes of the Kentucky Resources Council joined a city council member in acknowledging the wide range of negative impacts. In response to these public concerns, the City Council unanimously passed a moratorium to pause the acceptance of new data center development plans, emphasizing the importance of community feedback on such projects.