El Paso leaders consider scaling back support for data center projects
El Paso city leaders are considering scaling back support and incentives for large-scale data center projects due to growing concerns over their impact on local water, power, and other resources. The City Council is set to discuss a policy to end active recruitment of new hyperscale data centers. This proposal follows questions raised by community activists and county leaders regarding long-term sustainability.
El Paso city leaders are evaluating a policy that could reduce or eliminate support for large-scale data center developments in the Borderland region. The El Paso City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal aimed at ending the active recruitment of and incentives for new hyperscale data centers.
This consideration stems from increasing concerns regarding the environmental and resource impact of these facilities, particularly on local water and power supplies, as well as other community resources. The move also comes as community activists and county leaders have consistently raised questions about the long-term sustainability of such projects in the area.