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Alabama’s Data Center Boom and the Push for Pause | Birmingham News
Alabama’s booming data center boom is sparking fierce debate as towns like Birmingham and Leeds pause new projects, while state leaders push for a statewide moratorium. Over 70% of residents support halting development until stricter rules on land, energy, and water are in place — though some still see the job creation benefits. With billion-dollar facilities sprouting across Montgomery and Bessemer, the Alabama Public Service Commission now weighs public input to shape electrical contracts, putting the state at a crossroads between economic growth and sustainable resource management. Listen…
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