Data Center Impact Seminar
October 29, 2026 11:30AM - 12:50PM
Join IPU’s live Zoom session to explore how new data centers may affect electricity, agricultural land, local government, and water services. Hear from seasoned faculty with real‑world experiences. Learn how to ask informed questions about data center proposals in your communities.
Cost: $30
Seminar Schedule
- 11:30: Introduction (IPU Director, Erik Nordman)
- 11:35: Data center electrical needs (Mohammed Ben-Idris)
- 11:45: Data center water/cooling needs (Dong Zhao)
- 11:55: Data centers and agricultural land (Tor Tolhurst and Bill Knudson)
- 12:05: Data centers and local governments (Erika Rosebrook)
- 12:15: Data centers and utilities (Erik Nordman)
- 12:25: Questions / discussion
- 12:50 Adjourn
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