Data centers: Journal-News coverage of what they are, where they may go and the potential community effects

As data centers are planned throughout Ohio, the Journal-News is taking a hard look at the effects of these big projects coming to Butler County and surrounding areas.

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The cost of data centers

Massive data centers are proposed to be built across southwest Ohio. Our investigation looks at the cost and consequences of these power-hungry, water-thirsty, tax-supported facilities.

Reporting by London Bishop and Bryn Dippold

» ‘Life-changing decision’: Data center growth fuels fears in local communities
» Data centers driving up regional electric costs, study says
» Impact of data centers on regional water supply ‘an emerging issue’
» Data centers get big tax breaks. Do they create jobs?
» Ohio lawmakers show bipartisan support for data center legislation
» Video: Passions run high as local town grapples with data center fears

More coverage:

Proposed data center could be one of Ohio’s biggest power guzzlers
Trenton to host data center forum open to public

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