xAI Data Center Receives Permit for 15 Turbines Despite 24 On-Site
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rbanffy
Soft in all the wrong places. Take with a strong tea.
Summary
xAI data center received a permit for 15 turbines, but aerial imaging reveals 24 on-site. The company must now monitor and report turbine operations to minimize emissions. County health department accused of neglecting xAI's pollution.
Key quotes
· 2 pulled"record the date, time, and durations of all startups, shutdowns, malfunctions, and tuning events"
"always minimize emissions including startup, shutdown, maintenance, and combustion tuning periods."
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