Lincoln joins global pact to set standards for data center development
The City of Lincoln has joined the "Global Urban Data Centers Pact," a worldwide initiative to set standards for data center development. This pact aims to ensure that the growth of data centers does not compromise city climate targets, natural resources, or energy prices. Cities involved will work to establish criteria for sustainable data center development.
The City of Lincoln has announced its participation in the "Global Urban Data Centers Pact," a worldwide initiative focused on establishing standards for the sustainable location and operation of data centers. The city stated that this pact seeks to acknowledge that the expansion of data centers should not occur at the expense of urban climate targets, natural resources, or energy prices.
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird emphasized that as data center construction increases across the country, cities bear the responsibility to safeguard their natural resources, protect residents' quality of life, and ensure the long-term vitality of the community. The initiative will involve cities working together to establish criteria for data center development while also protecting communities and the climate.