Everyone Hates Data Centers… Until They Need One!
From Code At The Capitol · 24:29
Show by Independence Institute
Everyone hates data centers… until they realize how much they depend on them!From smartphones and streaming services to online banking, healthcare, emergency services, and artificial intelligence, data centers power nearly every aspect of modern life. But as opposition to new data center developments grows, are we overlooking their potential benefits?On this episode of Code at the Capitol, host Vanessa Rutledge sits down with Dan Diorio, Executive Vice President of State Policy and Government Affairs at the Data Center Coalition, to discuss the growing controversy surrounding data centers and what it means for Colorado's economic future.They explore:Why data centers matter: The essential infrastructure behind our increasingly connected lives.Jobs and economic growth: How data centers create opportunities for skilled trades, local businesses, and communities.Tax revenue and affordability: How data center investments have helped some communities reduce tax burdens and fund public services.Colorado vs. Wyoming: Why Colorado may be losing major investments and good-paying jobs to neighboring states.Energy and water concerns: How the industry is addressing electricity demand, renewable energy, and infrastructure challenges.Colorado's regulatory environment: Whether state policies could discourage billions of dollars in future investment.Are data centers an environmental and economic burden, or could they be one of Colorado's biggest missed opportunities?Join Vanessa and Dan as they challenge common assumptions and examine the policies shaping the future of Colorado's digital economy.Subscribe to Code at the Capitol for more conversations about Colorado legislation, technology, business, and public policy.#CodeAtTheCapitol #ColoradoPolitics #DataCenters #ColoradoEconomy #ArtificialIntelligence #Technology #EnergyPolicy #ColoradoJobs
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