“Accelerating demand for new data centers means many communities are being asked for the first time where and how to permit their construction. SciLine’s next briefing will cover considerations being weighed by state and local governments, utilities, and communities as part of the data center planning process. Experts will discuss the local resource-use implications of data center energy demands; the types of infrastructure projects and upgrades that often accompany new data center facilities; and how large-scale data center projects can affect broader local sustainability goals. This briefing will feature short conversations with three experts, followed by a moderated Q&A, all on the record.”