Two Part Series PART ONE: background info There are two hot topics surrounding the proposed data center. One involves water use related to cooling systems needed to keep the massive collection of servers operating as they perform their AI and data storage chores; second, is a fear local citizens will be asked to share in the cost of the massive amount of electricity needed to run the "hyperscale" facility servers and cooling equipment. This review is all about local water woe
Who’s in charge? People are complaining, filing petitions and calling for action because Bigs Oaks has announced cutbacks, but what they complain of and who they complain to truly matters. Some believe Big Oaks is owned by Indiana’s DNR (Department of Natural Resources). Some believe it is a private, not for profit (Big Oaks Conservancy); some think it’s owned by Indiana Fish and Wildlife. The truth is Big Oaks is owned by the Army and Airforce but through a memorandum
