Summary
Sacramento is hitting the brakes on new data centers because they suck up too much water and power while the state drags its feet on rules. Since the state isn't fixing it fast enough, local officials are stepping up to write their own playbook for these giant tech warehouses.
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Impact analysis
This could mean higher utility bills for everyday residents if taxpayers end up subsidizing the massive grid upgrades these power-hungry data centers demand.
Local residents and ratepayers win here, since stricter rules mean their lights stay on and their water doesn't get diverted to cool giant server farms.
Tech companies and developers looking to build fast in Sacramento are taking a hit while their projects sit in limbo.
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