Letter: Opinion piece defending data centers left out issue of electric rates
A letter to the editor criticizes an earlier op-ed defending data center development in St. Louis. The critique highlights the op-ed's failure to address increased electricity costs and who would bear them. It raises concerns about the broader economic implications for the community.
In a letter to the editor published on STLtoday.com, a reader criticized an earlier op-ed titled "Data center development can help St. Louis fund what matters," authored by John Stiffler, executive secretary-treasurer of the St. Louis Building & Construction Trades Council. The reader argued that Stiffler's piece was misleading because it omitted any discussion of the potential for increased electricity costs associated with data center development and who would ultimately be responsible for these expenses. The letter implicitly raises concerns about the economic impact on residents and businesses in St. Louis, Missouri. The author also referenced Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins' opinion piece, indicating a broader public discourse around local development and policy.