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Big tech companies are eyeing McLennan County for new data centers, but they’re massive energy and water hogs. Local leaders are now scrambling to figure out if our current grid and water supply can actually handle the load without leaving the rest of us high and dry.
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If we have to upgrade our power grid and water pipes to support these centers, taxpayers might end up footing the bill through higher utility rates.
The local economy stands to gain from the tax revenue and job creation that these high-tech facilities bring to the region.
Current residents and small businesses could face utility shortages or price hikes if the city prioritizes tech growth over existing infrastructure needs.
Justin Hamel / The Waco Bridge / CatchLight Local / Report for America " data-image-caption="McLennan County Judge Scott Felton talks about data center challenges at Thursday’s Waco Bridge forum at McLennan Community College’s Cameron Hall. With him ...
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