Local business coalition and Sierra Club give contrasting public comments on data centers
Public commenters at the work session urged both clear, predictable regulations for business continuity and stronger protections for neighborhoods and the environment: a business coalition urged clarity for small, local centers; the Sierra Club flagged energy, water and noise concerns for larger facilities.
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During the public‑comment portion of the Aug. 25 work session, representatives of industry and environmental groups presented differing perspectives on how Austin should regulate data centers.
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