Evelyn Carpenter on Community Acceptance and Data Center Growth
Invera Energy™ President & CEO Evelyn Carpenter discusses how community acceptance is emerging as a critical constraint on U.S. data center development.
In commentary published by POWER Magazine, Invera Energy™ President and CEO Evelyn Carpenter examined how growing community opposition is reshaping the future of U.S. data center development.
She explained that concerns around electricity demand, water consumption and infrastructure impacts are becoming major barriers to project advancement as data center growth accelerates nationwide.
Carpenter also noted that successful projects must align technical feasibility with stakeholder trust and long-term local value. Developers who engage communities early and clearly communicate resource strategy are more likely to avoid costly delays, opposition and permitting challenges.
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