Pittsburgh-area letter proposes river power for data centers

Pittsburgh-area letter proposes river power for data centers

News ClipPittsburgh Post-Gazette·Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA·8/6/2026

A letter to the editor in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette suggests utilizing river power as a practical solution for the growing electricity and cooling demands of data centers in the region. The author highlights concerns about the energy and water consumption associated with data center development. This proposes a local resource to address these environmental challenges.

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With growing pressure for data centers in our region and rising concerns about electricity and cooling demands, a practical solution exists right here...