Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands

From New York to Texas , state and local governments have heard the message: Their constituents are wary of data centers . Across the political spectrum, large numbers of Americans agree that these facilities should pay taxes, cover the bill for water and power upgrades, keep noise to a minimum, and employ locals at decent wages. In other words, data centers should legitimately benefit the communities whose land and power they use.