Tax breaks to Microsoft and other Washington data centers were tied to Big Tech job promises, but lawmakers let the results stay hidden from the public.
Like Washington, other states have struggled to meet the ravenous power demands of data centers, but in some cases have take stronger steps to prepare.
A forecast from regional power planners predicts that, due to energy demands from data centers, the region will struggle unless it finds more sources of power.
The mayor’s comments highlighted tensions that have been brewing in the small, Eastside city since a council vote two weeks ago rejected flying the pride flag.