The city is looking to tighten rules on data centers to save water and reduce air pollution. This could make it harder for some companies to build here, but it aims to protect local resources.
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The proposed changes could limit potential tax revenue from large-scale data center projects.
Residents concerned about air quality, water usage, and the scale of industrial development.
Data center developers who rely on off-grid power generation models.
Provo City Council approves amendment that will restrict large data centers heraldextra.com
The city is considering stricter rules for data centers, including banning on-site power generation, to reduce pollution and water use. This could impact the city's ability to attract large-scale tech investments.
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