Proposed Regulations and Zoning for Large-Scale Data Centers

Emphasized the need to conserve water for future generations and expressed concern over the environmental and health impacts of backup generators.

Asked the commission to make it as hard as possible for data centers to operate in Lubbock to protect resources and ensure proper accountability and emissions enforcement.

Highlighted that nearly half of Lubbock households live in poverty and warned that increased electrical demand from data centers could drive up utility costs for low-income families.

Asked technical questions regarding how the 75-megawatt minimum is calculated across fluctuating power cycles, enforcement of usage caps, and whether the 57-decibel noise limit applies at night.

Spoke as a representative of the North and East Lubbock Coalition, opposing adding data centers to the UDC and noting that neighborhoods already deal with heavy industrial saturation and health issues.

Presented an alternate proposal suggesting data centers be classified as 'limited use' rather than 'specific use' to avoid discouraging in-city development and legal challenges over property transfers.