rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/event/lysander-fights-ai-data-centers-town-hall?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-event-area-lysander-fights-ai-data-centers-town-hall' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> The Office of Senator Kristen Gonzalez https://actionnetwork.org/groups/gonzalez-for-new-york https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/events/photos/003/220/455/normal/open-uri20260811-587736-1wucaov Today, there are over 30 large data center proposals pending in New York State; if these data centers were to come online, they would need more than 11,900 MW of new electricity demand—nearly double the energy demand of all of New York households. Communities near existing data centers have experienced higher electricity bills, undrinkable water, and noise pollution. Without safeguards, these facilities risk driving up utility bills for everyday New Yorkers, strain our electric grid, increase water use and pollution—all while providing relatively few permanent local jobs after construction. New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, sponsor of the Responsible Data Center Development Act, will be embarking on the New York Fights AI Data Centers statewide tour from August 22 to August 30. The Senator will visit over a dozen sites with active or proposed data centers across New York State to hear the concerns from impacted communities and advocate for Governor Hochul to sign the Senator’s bill, which codifies requirements for public participation and transparency, renewable energy use, and labor standards. The legislation also creates separate water and energy rate classes for data centers in an effort to protect ratepayers from increased costs. Senator Gonzalez and Citizens for Lysander invite residents to an open community forum on August 29 in Baldwinsville, NY to learn more about data centers and their potential impact on our community. This event is an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share concerns, hear information, and connect with others who are working to better understand the environmental, health, and quality-of-life issues surrounding data center development. Citizens for Lysander is committed to researching the issues, sharing information with our community, and working alongside other local organizations and residents to make sure our voices are heard. Come learn. Come ask questions. Come be part of the conversation about the future of our community. By registering, I consent to my information being shared with the Gonzalez for New York campaign and our partner organizations. https://actionnetwork.org/events/lysander-fights-ai-data-centers-town-hall