Dirty Data Centers Suck! Energy. Water. Money.

Data centers are spreading fast, driving up electricity demand, straining water resources, threatening climate progress, and exposing nearby communities to more air and noise pollution. In too many places, these massive new facilities are being approved before basic safeguards are in place. It’s time to hit pause.

SIGN THIS PETITION: Data Center Moratorium NOW!
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We, the undersigned, urge federal, state and local leaders to enact an immediate moratorium on new data center approvals, permitting, construction, upgrades, and grid connections until comprehensive safeguards are in place to protect our communities, our climate, our water, and our electric bills.

Data centers’ rapid, unchecked buildout is creating serious harms in our region and across the nation. Massive new data centers are demanding huge amounts of electricity, pushing utilities toward new gas plants, diesel generators, pipelines, and other polluting infrastructure. These costs should not be passed on to families and small businesses through higher monthly bills while some of the world’s wealthiest corporations receive tax breaks and other special treatment.

Before any new data centers move forward, public policymakers must ensure that these facilities:

>  Run on 100 percent clean energy;
>  Protect nearby communities from air pollution, noise, and health impacts;
>  Pay their fair share of energy and infrastructure costs;
>  Preserve local water resources;
>  Meet strong energy efficiency standards; and
>  Do not undermine state and local climate goals.

We do not need more delays, loopholes, or industry-friendly half-measures. We need action now. Please enact a full moratorium on new dirty data centers until strong, enforceable safeguards are in place.