Commission discusses data centers and battery storage; asks staff for technical briefings
Commissioners discussed concerns about data center and battery-storage development, including transmission capacity and potential rate impacts; they asked staff to gather information, coordinate field visits, and consult with utilities and neighboring counties for context.
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Commissioners devoted a portion of the Nov. 30 meeting to gathering information about data centers and battery storage projects and their local effects. Members said they want technical briefings and site visits to better understand demand on transmission lines, water and other local impacts before the county considers development requests.
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