BEHIND THE CLOUD | Governance Gaps: Who Decides? -v- Who Pays?

Part 3 of a 5-part, web-based learning series designed to help communities understand the impacts of hyperscale data center development, evaluate data center proposals with confidence, protect ratepayers, and negotiate fairer deals. These direct, practical sessions are designed for non-technical city leadership, sustainability teams, economic development offices, and staff from across city departments.

Many data center deals begin behind closed doors, long before the public hears about them.

Session 3 unpacks the governance gaps, incentive structures, and accountability tools leaders can use to protect residents and negotiate from a position of strength.