San Jose Weighs Data Center Rules | California News

San Jose is racing to set new rules for booming data center projects amid fierce debate over water, power, and noise impacts—city officials say new standards will be voted on in December, but critics warn developers may rush to approve projects before they’re finalized, citing examples like New York and Oakley. While officials argue the lengthy process will delay approvals anyway and that halting projects could hurt the economy by missing out on millions in tax revenue, residents are pushing for developers to fund public spaces and affordable housing. The city is holding more meetings to hear community input as it tries to strike a balance between economic growth and protecting aging infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65d002af0f47b784