Research
Independent research and analysis from our team on infrastructure, environment, and public systems.
These findings reflect our own investigations into topics that impact the communities we serve.
Data Center Strategic Environmental and Operational Impact Assessment
A comprehensive analysis with over 50 citations examining the proposed data center's impact on local environmental resources and operational sustainability. The full assessment provides evidence-backed strategic recommendations to ensure alignment with regional ecological goals and long-term viability.
View the full report →6 Key Recommendations for the City of El Paso
Summary of core mandates from the full research report.
- 1. Zero Potable Water + No Evaporative Cooling
Purple pipe only. Air/dry cooling. WUE < 0.3 L/kWh. Liquid-ready for AI future. Google Storey cut water 99%. Los Lunas grabbed 1.5M gal/day before residents forced cuts.
- 2. No Gas Plant + True 24/7 Clean Energy
Solar + batteries. Hourly matching (no credits/VPPAs). No profit from backup generators. McCloud plant = smog + rate hikes. El Paso sun works with storage.
- 3. 45 dB Noise Cap at Property Line + No Heat Island
Measure noise at property line. White roofs + spacing prevent hot air blast.
- 4. 100 Real Jobs at $70K+
Permanent El Paso County hires (no contractors). Meta Louisiana: promised 500 → delivered 100.
- 5. Clawbacks for All Failures
Auto-revoke $110M tax breaks if water/jobs/air targets missed. Virginia audits every deal.
- 6. Citizen Oversight + Public Dashboard
Binding board (engineers/residents/experts) with Veto power on expansions. real-time Public API: water gal/day, electricity MW, efficiency ratios. No "trust us" from trillion-dollar companies.