The rapid growth of data centers has created significant challenges for many air regulators around the country, particularly due to their ongoing and emergency energy demands. In just the mid-Atlantic region alone, energy demand from data centers is expected to increase by over 1,700 MW per year. To help air agencies understand the challenges posed by these facilities, MARAMA is hosting a 4-part webinar series on Data Centers and Air Quality.
Session 2: Permitting Challenges and Pathways
What considerations should be made when permitting or designing a permitting process for data centers? During this second session, our presenters from VA Department of Environmental Quality and MD Department of the Environment will share their processes for permitting data centers, common challenges, and lessons learned.
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