NH House Pushes Data Center Bill

New Hampshires House committee passed an amended bill, Senate Bill four thirty-nine, which treats data centers as permitted uses in commercial and industrial areas, regardless of local restrictions. The bill, originally aimed at setting statewide rules, was watered down by Senate tweaks and further altered by House Republicans. Democrats argue that data centers consume excessive power and water, and pose noise and heat issues, but the amendment defines them clearly, excluding smaller setups in hospitals or telecom spots. The bill now heads to the House floor, sparking a partisan debate over tech boom versus local control. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f46c232ec31bf0a

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