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More pros than cons: ALEC panel highlights benefits of data centers

Panelists at the American Legislative Exchange Council said the advantages of building more data centers outweigh concerns about their energy and water use.

Published Jul 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Speakers at an American Legislative Exchange Council panel noted that national discussion often focuses on how much energy and water data centers consume. They maintained that, despite those concerns, the pros of constructing more data centers outweigh the cons.