7:00 pm (ET) Saturday, August 15, 2026, Live and via Zoom
You have probably heard about the growing controversy surrounding data centers, which have increased in both size and prevalence across the world. With the growth of artificial intelligence, data center construction has exploded, along with potentially devastating environmental and financial consequences. As communities and environmental organizations fight to keep these centers from being built, will AI development be slowed? Will we all have to pay more for utilities, and by doing so, subsidize giant tech companies? Come and learn about data centers and how they impact all of us. The discussion will be led by John Richter, who serves on the Board of Directors and as Policy Analyst of The Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA).
Virtual Presentation (Zoom)
The Zoom room opens at 6:30 P.M. (ET) for mingling.
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