Data Centers: A Guide to Common Questions
April 2026
By: PennState Extension
https://extension.psu.edu/data-centers-a-guide-to-common-questions
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This guide provides a list of questions for communities to consider about data center developments. These questions are meant to encourage discussion and increase transparency between residents, planners, officials, and other stakeholders. The guide also includes recommendations for local leaders to organize and engage in productive discussions with community members.

