Google says it can build data centers the right way. Some experts and residents are skeptical

Locals and specialists question utility impacts from planned Minnesota hyperscale project

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·19 Oct 2026, 13:36·United States

Google has pledged that its proposed artificial intelligence data centre campus in Minnesota will supply clean energy to the regional grid without escalating costs for utility customers. Local residents and energy specialists nonetheless harbour doubts, raising concerns regarding potential network upgrade demands.

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