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EEIDD approves PILOT terms for $7.2B Applied Digital data center prospect in Rapides Parish

The England Economic and Industrial Development District (EEIDD) has approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement for a prospective $7.2 billion Applied Digital data center in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. This agreement outlines how local taxing authorities would receive payments over 25 years. The project, which is not yet finalized, has raised concerns among community members and activists regarding its environmental impact, high electricity consumption, and water usage.