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Local Government Resources regarding Data Centers

By May 7, 2026May 12th, 2026No Comments

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Thursday, May 7 at 12:00 PM ET via Zoom



Thursday, May 7 12:00 PM ET via Zoom – Policy in our nation has been slow to catch up to the data center boom, however, advocates are working to create guidance to help our communities get up to speed. This webinar examined a range of options that municipalities can consider to address common data center concerns, including community benefit processes. What questions should communities ask when a data center comes to town? What preparations can they make in advance? Watch the recording below!



Guest speakers include:

Meagan Niebler, Community Democracy Program Manager,  Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services.

Jeremy Caron, Energy Policy and Strategy Director, Climate Mayors.

Christina Libre, Associate Attorney, Southern Environmental Law Center.

Dana Kuhnline, Programs Director at ReImagine Appalachia

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