Data center proposal in Nottingham faces pushback from some residents
A proposed data center in Nottingham, New Hampshire, is generating mixed reactions, with supporters citing significant revenue benefits and critics raising concerns about environmental impacts, particularly on water and energy resources. Local residents are actively opposing the project, which is still in its conceptual phase. A planning board meeting is scheduled for further discussion.
A conceptual data center proposal in Nottingham, New Hampshire, is encountering resistance from some residents who fear its potential impact on local water supplies and natural resources. Kristen Lamb, a Nottingham resident, voiced strong opposition, stating that many are concerned about the outcome for water and natural resources.
Conversely, Tom Moulton, the proponent of the data center, argues it would be a "necessary evil" for the future of the country, generating substantial tax revenue for the area. He addressed water concerns by describing a "closed-loop system" that would recirculate water without drawing from local wells. However, Janine Bibaeu, a resident living in nearby Barrington, expressed apprehension about the data center's water demands in a town where every home relies on well water.
New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte has also expressed reservations about building large data centers in the state, citing their high energy consumption and potential to increase costs for ratepayers. The Nottingham Planning Board is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the proposal.