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Motion seeks study of data center impacts on LA power and water, possible moratorium

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian asks DWP to study grid, water and ratepayer effects of large data centers.

City Council· posted Sep 8Motion

Large data centers would face a city study of how they affect electricity supply, water use, drought resilience and ratepayer costs, with a possible pause on new large facilities. Nazarian, seconded by Councilmember Park, asks DWP and the City Attorney to report back.

What happens next

Departments report back to Council with findings and policy recommendations

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Official portrait of Adrin Nazarian
Adrin Nazarian

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