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Why not mandate that all data centers must be completely off the grid instead?
by givemeethekeys 6mo ago
Why not mandate that all data centers must be completely off the grid instead?
- unethical_ban 6mo agoSo they install noisy, loud fossil fuel generators that pollute the surrounding area.
- givemeethekeys 6mo agoThat certainly is one way to do it, but I'm certain not the only one.
- culi 6mo agoMaybe they will. They are not banning them permanently. They are placing a moratorium until 2027 so they can research and plan for how to do data centers responsibly > The bill also creates the Maine Data Center Coordination Council, and instructs the council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data center opportunities.