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Data Center Impacts in the West: Policy Solutions for Water and Energy Use

November 12, 2025/

AI-driven data centers are straining the West’s energy and water resources. This report outlines how strategic policies can ensure this growth supports—rather than derails—the region’s clean energy and sustainability goals.


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