Merkle Standard

AI Data Centers Expand in Washington's Pend Oreille County Amidst Energy and Water Discussions

Construction is underway for Krambu's new AI data center in Newport, Pend Oreille County, Washington, while Merkle Standard transitions its operations to AI work. Both companies are engaging with the Pend Oreille Public Utility District for electrical services and addressing community concerns about water and energy usage through closed-loop cooling systems and heat recapture efforts. The projects highlight the evolving data center landscape and its local economic and environmental impacts.