August Pfluger: 'Data Centers Are Important' Just Like 'Any Other Industry That Uses Water'
During a House Energy Committee Hearing, Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) emphasized the importance of data centers, stating they are crucial to the economy and, like any other industry, rely on water resources. He highlighted that the water impact of data centers is highly project and location-specific, advocating for a light-touch, local regulatory approach that allows for innovation and adaptation to resource constraints.
The discussion underscores the growing tension between the water needs of water-intensive industries like data centers and local water availability, particularly in resource-constrained regions, impacting future development and regulation.
AUGUST PFLUGER HOUSE ENERGY COMMITTEE DATA CENTERS WATER USAGE
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