Chicago Panel Recommends Data Centers Disclose Water and Energy Use
A Chicago city panel has recommended new regulations for data centers, urging them to disclose water and energy usage to mitigate environmental impacts. The Sustainable Data Centers Report suggests creating a specific permitting program for data centers, requiring environmental impact studies, and implementing zoning reviews needing City Council approval. The report highlights the significant water usage of data centers, with typical facilities using around 300,000 gallons per day. The panel also recommends exploring the use of treated wastewater for cooling purposes. The report responds to the growing demand for data centers and aims to address their environmental and public health impacts. 
