'Data Centers Can Be Very Good': Buddy Carter Calls For Community Partnerships With Data Centers
During a House Energy Committee hearing, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) advocated for data centers to proactively partner with local communities. He stressed that data center developers should bear the cost of new infrastructure required by their operations, rather than shifting these expenses to families and small businesses. Carter highlighted Georgia's existing framework on the electrical side, where new users cover the costs of new demand, and suggested this principle should extend to water costs and accountability, emphasizing transparency and community engagement before projects begin.
This approach aims to ensure that the significant infrastructure costs associated with data centers are borne by the developers, preventing undue financial burdens on existing residents and businesses, and fostering better community relations for future development.
The hearing also touched upon federal programs aimed at assisting small and disadvantaged water systems with infrastructure improvements, cybersecurity, and workforce training.
BUDDY CARTER HOUSE ENERGY COMMITTEE DATA CENTERS INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS
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