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by fastest963 33 days ago
Datacenters bring millions in tax revenue (I oppose giving them tax breaks, that's a politician issue not an issue inherent to DCs) and are much less of a nuance than factories or warehouses. The increased cost of electricity is a concern but can be helped by an upfront investment, a bond for future grid maintenance, or separate utility infrastructure.

Are the datacenter concerns actually AI fears and they somehow think that stifling datacenter construction will save their jobs from AI? I understand the fear but if there's money to be made, datacenters will get built somewhere, and another municipality will reap the benefits.

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> Datacenters bring millions in tax revenue

Source?

> The project is expected to generate approximately $310 million in property taxes over 30 years, in addition to utility taxes.

https://www.joliet.gov/Home/Components/News/News/5666/41

>PowerHouse Hillwood Holding LLC

random llc will sell itself to an MBA who, once integrated,willdo nothing but strongarm politicians to zero.

good luck with the grift economy. these AI bros in sheeps clothing.