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First Data Center Project Enters Federal ‘FAST’ Permitting Program

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Jared Mummert

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Proposed data center in Strasburg draws questions over water use, power demand
What Is the Economic Impact of Data Centers? It’s a Secret.

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