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LA Wildfires and Data Centers Strain Resources, Spark Concerns

1/13/2025

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Story summary

A significant wildfire in Los Angeles has devastated homes and businesses, with insurance potentially alleviating some losses.
Santa Clara has emerged as a major data center hub, hosting over 50 facilities since the early 2000s.
Data centers account for 60% of the city's power usage, stressing the local grid and raising environmental issues.
New data centers must be carbon neutral, yet existing ones still depend on mixed energy sources.
Local officials are worried about the increasing impact of data centers on community resources and welfare.

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Story summary

A significant wildfire in Los Angeles has devastated homes and businesses, with insurance potentially alleviating some losses.
Santa Clara has emerged as a major data center hub, hosting over 50 facilities since the early 2000s.
Data centers account for 60% of the city's power usage, stressing the local grid and raising environmental issues.
New data centers must be carbon neutral, yet existing ones still depend on mixed energy sources.
Local officials are worried about the increasing impact of data centers on community resources and welfare.