Data center concerns in Pittsburg
Officials in Pittsburg, Kansas, discuss a 10-megawatt data center owned by Giga Energy that has been operating since January. The facility uses air cooling, addressing water consumption concerns, and generates revenue for the city. While there were initial expansion discussions, no new proposals have been submitted, though community concerns regarding potential expansion persist.
Pittsburg officials report on the city's 5-month-old data center, stating it provides a clean service to the community. The 10-megawatt facility, owned by Giga Energy, has been operational since January, according to City Manager Daryn Hall.
Hall highlighted that the data center generates revenue without increasing costs for residents and addresses resource consumption concerns by utilizing air cooling instead of water, a common "sticking point" for many data centers due to water being a natural resource.
While initial discussions about expansion occurred during the construction phase, Giga Energy has not presented any recent proposals. City Manager Hall confirmed that Pittsburg remains open to business opportunities while committed to protecting the community's interests and natural resources. The news report concluded by stating they would hear from a woman concerned about potential data center expansion in Southeast Kansas in a later broadcast.