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Bill to pause data‑center construction prompts debate over water, energy and jobs
Summary
Representative Peter Schmidt’s HB 12 65 would pause new data‑center construction and establish a study committee to examine environmental impacts (water use, waste heat, energy demand, noise). Supporters cited resource intensity; opponents cited vague definitions and potential economic downsides.
Representative Peter Schmidt introduced HB 12 65, a proposal to prohibit construction of new data centers in New Hampshire while a study committee examines environmental and infrastructure impacts. Schmidt said data centers can consume extraordinary amounts of water and electricity, generate waste heat and noise, and change local land use patterns; he argued a study would help the state…
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