Birmingham Data Centers: New Rules for All Sizes

0:00Birmingham is getting ready to roll out new rules for data centers across the city. The focus is on creating clear operating standards, especially for high-berscale facilities that draw more than 30 megawatts of power. City leaders held a special committee meeting this week to tweak the proposal. They discussed how data centers vary widely in size, from compact ones on just 16 acres using up to 49 megawatts at full capacity. Massive projects spanning 700 acres and pulling 1200 megawatts. Smaller data centers are already up and running in Birmingham without issues. Council members stressed the need for rules that fit different scales to avoid one size fits all problems. The committee gave the green light recommending the ordinance move to the full city council for a vote. A public hearing is set for April 28, so residents can weigh in. This step keeps the city ahead on tech growth while protecting local interests. That wraps Birmingham news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.