Data Center Air Emissions and Health Impacts
At a glance
- What: air pollution, noise and health effects of data centers, especially from on-site diesel or natural gas generators, as input to Apex's rules under Data Center Moratorium and Rules.
- Where it stands: on 2026-09-08 the Data Center Subcommittee heard expert briefings. Modeling of the withdrawn New Hill campus showed possible exceedances of the nitrogen dioxide standard depending on generator configuration. Members plan to look at zoning conditions (fuel type, generator standards, distance from sensitive places) because air permits are a state matter.
Log
- 2026-09-08 - EAB Data Center Subcommittee - Two university experts presented on on-site power options and on air quality and health impacts; members discussed town-level options (from auto-captions).
From the video (October 27, 2026)
A forum speaker described diesel generator emissions and water demand from data centers elsewhere; figures were the speaker's own estimates. See 2026-10-27 - Town Council Meeting.