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United StatesPolitics10 days ago

Congress wants in on the data center backlash

Congress members are responding to increasing public opposition to data center developments by proposing legislation aimed at limiting corporate legal actions against local governments that reject such projects. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) introduced the 'Local Control Protection Act,' which would require developers to enter into community benefit agreements to qualify for federal tax incentives. Public concerns include environmental impact, energy consumption, and increased utility costs associated with data centers. Examples of local resistance include a petition with over 350,000签名

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AxiosIndependentCenter10 days ago
Congress wants in on the data center backlash

Congress members are responding to increasing public opposition to data center developments by proposing legislation aimed at limiting corporate legal actions against local governments that reject such projects. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) introduced the 'Local Control Protection Act,' which would require developers to enter into community benefit agreements to qualify for federal tax incentives. Public concerns include environmental impact, energy consumption, and increased utility costs associated with data centers. Examples of local resistance include a petition with over 350,000签名

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