Defining Data Centers: A Reference Guide for Central Pines Member Communities

January 2026

By: Central Pines Regional Council

https://www.centralpinesnc.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/cprc-defining-data-centers-final-2026.pdf
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Data Centers

This guide provides an overview of data centers and their effects on communities and includes resources and potential strategies. It discusses potential economic benefits, land use concerns, and water consumption. The guide includes property tax case studies, local ordinance examples, and environmental resources and organizations.