That data center is running on local power generation because they failed to get power run to the data center properly and essentially exploited a loop whole in

That data center is running on local power generation because they failed to get power run to the data center properly and essentially exploited a loop whole in planning permission that allowed them to install local power generation: https://www.loudounnow.com/news/sterling-residents-raise-alarms-over-off-grid-data-center/article_3481d7fd-11ef-4948-a951-8c4ee6e69f2f.html https://www.loudounnow.com/news/sterling-residents-raise-ala... It’s the only 1 out of 200 in that area, so it’s not representative of what data centers sound like. It does show how you can’t trust the operators to do what best for the local community. It does show how a functioning government works because Loudon county increased oversight and changes the rules to stop another project like that. Setup policies to manage externalities, and don’t make ignorant bans.