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RESOLUTION STATES OPEN-MINDEDNESS TO DATA CENTERS

(Fayette County, IN)--Fayette County leaders are addressing controversial data centers like the one that’s being opposed by many in Preble County.  Commissioners in Fayette County has issued a resolution stating that they are open-minded to data centers, but they also acknowledged the large strain those centers can place on resources.  Regarding water, the resolution states that some data centers can consume millions of gallons per day and put a strain on infrastructure.  And, as for electricity, commissioners say the centers are large users with one center using enough energy to power an entire small city.