Edgecombe County Residents Oppose $19 Billion Data Center Project by Energy Storage Solutions
Residents and environmental advocates in Edgecombe County are opposing a $19 billion data center project proposed by Energy Storage Solutions. The facility, a 900-megawatt plant in Kingsboro, raises concerns about water quality and infrastructure capacity. Activists, including Sound Rivers' Katey Zimmerman, highlight potential impacts on the Tar River and local utilities. Community members are demanding transparency and expressing worries about rising utility costs.
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Edgecombe County residents and environmental advocates are opposing a proposed $19 billion data center project by Energy Storage Solutions. The project involves a 900-megawatt facility in Kingsboro, raising concerns about water quality and infrastructure.
Activists, including Katey Zimmerman from Sound Rivers, warn that the facility's cooling needs may strain the Tar River and pose risks related to wastewater containing heavy metals or PFAS. Community members have voiced concerns at a board of commissioners meeting regarding transparency and increasing utility costs. The group plans to continue their advocacy until a formal proposal is released.
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