[SuperNinKenDo]

Actually, strictly speaking, it's /more/ debatable. Using eminent domain to seize land for the data centre itself gets a much more generally negative reaction, while seizing it for the purpose of infrastructure to supply said datacentre - and therefore, at least arguably, alleviate strain on the infrastructure used by everyone else - has more nuance and more room for debate.

[throwaway667555]

Data centers increase strain on the grid, so their supply lines do too.

[AnthonyMouse]

Data centers are a fixed load with on-site backup generators that can be used to shed load when the grid is stressed. Grids actually like that sort of thing. It lets them use more cheap renewables.

[inigyou]

That makes no sense. Building new grid increases strain on the grid? No, it reduces strain, that's why they're doing it.

[throwaway667555]

Without explanation, you think power plants aren't "the grid" that's being strained?

[inigyou]

I think the grid is the grid, you know, the system of interconnections between electricity producers and consumers.

[throwaway667555]

You learn something new every day.