Thanks for taking part in this short survey about Data Center Development in Massachusetts! Clean Water Action is hoping to gain a better understanding of your questions and concerns about the development of data centers in the Commonwealth. Your input on issues like water use, siting, and development costs will help us to advocate for what matters most to you!

Participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your perspective.

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1. A Massachusetts data center moratorium would pause approvals for data center development until the state establishes protections for energy affordability and community impacts. To what extent would you support a data center moratorium?

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2. Which of the following protections around data center water use are you most concerned about? Choose the top 2-3 that resonate with you the most.

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3. Data centers’ cooling systems involve chemicals and toxic byproducts that may potentially impact local water and air quality if they’re not managed properly. How concerned are you about the impacts of data center pollution on air and water quality in your community?

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4. Data centers require significant electricity infrastructure to operate, which is putting new pressure on the power grid. There is ongoing debate about how much this is contributing to rising electricity prices for ratepayers, alongside other factors. How concerned are you about rising energy prices due to data center energy demand?

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5. Who do you think should be responsible for funding the necessary infrastructure upgrades for data centers?

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6. Communities located near data centers are more likely to experience all of the risks discussed above, including intensive water use, water and air pollution, and higher energy prices. How important is it for you personally, and for local community members generally, to have a say in where data centers are built?

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7. Would you like to receive email updates from Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund?

For those who answered "yes" to Question 7, please provide the email address you'd like us to use to contact you below, as well as your name and address (optional).

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10. Please enter your name.

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