Commission favors closed‑loop cooling and utility sign‑off for data centers
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
Planners and commissioners recommended requiring closed‑loop cooling systems and that local utilities sign off on any public water hookups for data centers; applicants would still be allowed limited public water for restrooms but large‑scale cooling discharge would be restricted.
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Coffee County commissioners on July 28 signaled support for requiring closed‑loop, self‑contained cooling systems at proposed data centers, and for language that would prevent routine hookups to public water systems without utility approval.
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