Amarillo Residents Express Concerns Over Fermi America's AI Data and Energy Campus
Amarillo residents are voicing concerns over a proposed water agreement with Fermi America's planned AI data and energy campus, citing potential significant impacts on regional water resources, electricity costs, and agricultural practices. With the data center's cooling needs estimated to require millions of gallons of water daily, speakers at a recent city meeting urged caution and transparency, while also raising fears that deals may prioritize large corporations over citizen interests, including concerns about groundwater leasing and local job creation.
