[jorblumesea]

What's the value add for states and cities? data centers don't create a lot of long term jobs, the skills required are highly specialized and will probably hire out of state. the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever. these centers are loud, increase power costs and water usage.

feels like short term job creation program at best.

[whimsicalism]

doesn’t increasing power usage create jobs?

[ceejayoz]

Not as much as you'd think. Power plants are heavily automated. A complex nuclear plant may provide a couple hundred; a big solar farm might need a dozen or two maintenance staff.

You're usually better off landing a new Target.

[peyton]

> the construction itself will likely hire locals but that can't go on forever

Does any construction project go on forever?

It’s just a building. Come on.

[jorblumesea]

right my point is these are 1 time investments, locals will be dealing with the consequences and most of the workers will just leave after the job is done.