Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Greensparc data center developments across 1 states, including AK.
The Wrangell Borough Assembly unanimously rejected a land lease proposal for a privately run data center by Greensparc. This decision was based on a recommendation to retain the waterfront property for maritime industry expansion and followed significant public opposition regarding power consumption and environmental concerns.
The 5th annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference discussed the state's 'all-in' approach to energy, including the role of data centers. STAK Energy proposed Project Aaka, a 3 GW natural gas-fired data center on the North Slope, while Greensparc operates a smaller data center in Cordova. The discussions highlighted the growing energy demands of AI and data centers, and Alaska's potential to meet these needs.
The Anchorage Assembly passed new zoning regulations for data centers, which include requirements for public review, landscaping buffers, and proof of utility capacity for electricity and water. This proactive measure aims to manage potential future data center developments and address concerns about their impact on local infrastructure and the environment.