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Local activist urges transparency on proposed data centers and energy plans; board hears environmental and resource concerns
Summary
Sharon Fisher of the Clinch Coalition and SWVA Nuclear Watch presented concerns about proposed data center development in Wise County, citing potential water, energy, air quality, noise, light, property value and public health impacts and urging independent impact studies and public engagement.
Sharon Fisher, representing the Clinch Coalition and SWVA Nuclear Watch, presented to the Board information on proposed data center developments and related energy infrastructure planned for Wise County, outlining anticipated infrastructure needs, potential water and energy sources, and public funding allocated for site development and impact studies.
Fisher raised multiple concerns including potential high water consumption, increased energy demand, air quality effects, noise and light impacts, effects on property values and public health and environmental effects. She urged transparency, independent impact studies and robust public engagement before further commitments are made. Several public expression speakers also listed data centers and nuclear energy among their topics during public expression.
