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Bernalillo County adopts resolution tying public incentives for data centers to strict water, energy and labor terms
Summary
The Bernalillo County Commission on Feb. 11 adopted a resolution conditioning county incentives for data center projects on full water offsets, high renewable energy standards and labor protections after a contentious public comment period and a 4–1 vote.
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 11 to adopt a resolution that conditions county incentives for data center projects on strict environmental and labor commitments.
The resolution, moved by Commissioner Eric Olivas and passed as amended, requires projects seeking county incentives to fully offset all water use, adopt robust renewable-energy plans, and include labor protections such as local hiring preferences and registered apprenticeship pathways. Olivas said the policy is aimed at ensuring public money secures public benefit: “When private enterprises want to eat at the…
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