EPISODE · Nov 9, 2023 · 22 MIN
Why Oregon’s Data Centers are Getting Millions in Tax Breaks
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Since our lives basically run on computers, regional data centers handling internet traffic are a huge business: Companies are investing billions of dollars across Oregon to build and staff them. Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with Oregonian business of technology reporter Mike Rogoway about what goes on in these warehouses full of computers, and the questions they raise about land use, clean energy, and government regulation here in Oregon. Events mentioned in today’s show: David Sedaris at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall The Portland Cheese and Meat Festival at the Leftbank Annex The Fall Chrysanthemum Festival at the Lan Su Chinese Garden Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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Since our lives basically run on computers, regional data centers handling internet traffic are a huge business: Companies are investing billions of dollars across Oregon to build and staff them. Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with Oregonian business of technology reporter Mike Rogoway about what goes on in these warehouses full of computers, and the questions they raise about land use, clean energy, and government regulation here in Oregon. Events mentioned in today’s show: David Sedaris at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall The Portland Cheese and Meat Festival at the Leftbank Annex The Fall Chrysanthemum Festival at the Lan Su Chinese Garden Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
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