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Utah Defines Large Data Centers | Salt Lake City News
Utah is drafting new state laws to define what qualifies as a “large” data center, responding to the explosive growth of tech hubs like the proposed 177-megawatt facility in Eagle Mountain. Lawmakers aim to distinguish these massive energy hogs — which could power small cities and stretch across sensitive landscapes like the Great Salt Lake — from smaller operations, balancing innovation with environmental and community concerns. The push reflects a national reckoning over the scale and footprint of data centers, as officials race to create clear, future-proof guidelines for sustainable…
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