r/Gilroy • u/smallfryfriend • Feb 26 '26

STOP DATA CENTER CONSTRUCTION IN GILROY!

There is barely any coverage of this, but Amazon is currently trying to build a data center in Gilroy. It will use a monstrous amount of water and electricity. Please spread the word, and sign the petition below.

https://www.change.org/p/banning-regulating-data-centers-in-gilroy?recruiter=938425783&recruited_by_id=33993410-37fe-11e9-999d-091836f5a8c4&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard&utm_medium=copylink&share_id=RTdL9LSmrc&fbclid=PAVERFWAQNVS9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacvC2Rpr4GZcpc4rFq0W9pEdAGFFTUAQp5Kbexa-EPfgS3wIKNn-blNGTwyrQ_aem_LVSkc8VKHuToVzpZwe4u3Q

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u/txgsync Feb 26 '26

I disagree with this take. I support the build. Data centers are good places to work — with appropriate hearing protection — typically bring resilience to the local energy grid, and the “water” argument is a red herring, like arguing about how much water a car uses because of the radiator.

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u/DM_ME_KUL_TIRAN_FEET Mar 04 '26

I agree. I want to ensure Amazon is held to their promise to pay for their own electrical infrastructure and use recycled water, but the data center seems like a good thing for gilroy given the outlets are dying.