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🔌 Energy & Water Use

Large-scale data centers place a significant demand on local utilities. Final utility impact documents have not been published yet.

Key unknowns that residents are watching for:

  • Expected electricity consumption
  • Backup generator use & emissions
  • Water needs for cooling systems
  • Impact on local grid reliability

We will share official documents as soon as the City releases them.

🗺 Maps & Visuals

📍 Site Location Map

📏 Height Comparison

🏛 City Documents & Hearings

  • City staff report: Download PDF
  • Zoning case materials: Download PDF
  • Planning & Zoning Commission: TBD
  • City Council: December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM

🌐 External Resources

What Are Data Centers?

A beginner-friendly explanation of how data centers operate, why they’re built, and their typical infrastructure needs.
🔗 https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/data-center?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Noise & Impact Studies

Research on noise, vibration, and environmental effects of industrial-scale digital infrastructure.
🔗 https://netzeroinsights.com/resources/data-centers-environmental-cost/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Water & Energy Use

Studies on consumption patterns and sustainability concerns for AI and hyperscale facilities.
🔗 https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/sites/default/files/publications/hyperscaler-data-center-buildout-a-sustainability-bane-boon-or-both.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Further Reading

“Data centers could consume 16% of Arizona’s power by 2030, report warns” — warns about major electricity demand in Arizona due to data centers. KGUN 9 Tucson News

“Phoenix data center water use could jump 900% in 6 years, study says” — focuses on extreme future water consumption in Phoenix area. Phoenix New Times

“Are data centers depleting the Southwest’s resources?” — discusses how data centers strain energy + water in the Southwest climate. APM Research Lab

“How data centers are deepening the water crisis” — national article but highlights the water-impact in arid regions like Arizona. Business Insider

“Communities deserve communication from data-center developers” — local piece about how developers and local governments may not sufficiently engage residents. Your Valley

📞 Contact & Community Info

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