Source: Fortune
Summary
New York has imposed a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data center construction, and other states are considering similar measures. Data center developers are facing increased scrutiny and skepticism from communities. Chris Crosby, CEO of Compass Datacenters, argues that blanket moratoriums don’t build trust and that developers should be judged on their commitments to transparency, accountability, and community benefits. He proposes a set of standards for data center development, including paying for grid and transmission upgrades, being transparent about water use, and committing to community investments.
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The announcement sounds familiar.
Compass Datacenters CEO Chris Crosby calls for higher standards in data center development, citing the need for transparency, accountability, and community benefits. He proposes a set of standards, including paying for grid and transmission upgrades and committing to community investments. This comes as New York imposes a statewide moratorium on new large-scale data center construction. The industry is facing increased scrutiny and skepticism from communities. Crosby argues that developers should be judged on their commitments, not just their promises.
The question isn’t whether America will build data centers. It’s who communities will trust to build them.
Author: Evan Null
