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Commentary: Robert Mayo: Devil is in the data center details - Jacksonville Journal-Courier

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3 September 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

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United States

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Read at myjournalcourier.com

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Cities hosting data centers experience varied tax impacts and utility outcomes depending on site-specific details such as power sourcing, noise management, water use, and community engagement; regulatory actions in states like New York and Texas reflect growing scrutiny.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face tighter local scrutiny on data center projects driven by utility impacts and community trust. Engage early on power, noise, and water plans to avoid costly setbacks or incentive revocations.

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1 source · 3 Sep 2026

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