Data Centers Drive US Reindustrialization: Benefits from Taxes to Jobs
GavinSBaker · x · 2026-08-30
Gavin Baker corrected his previous stance on data centers, arguing that modern projects have addressed concerns about water and environment, becoming a key force for US reindustrialization.
Key Arguments:
- Water: Actual consumption is far lower than exaggerated estimates (errors >1000x), with new facilities using closed-loop or recycled water systems.
- Taxes: Loudoun County collects $1 billion annually, and data centers account for over 50% of property tax rolls in Quincy, WA, directly funding local services.
- Jobs: Surging demand for skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, etc.) provides sustained employment, leading unions to support construction.
- Power Rates: Long-term contracts and new generation prevent rate hikes; some states see falling prices, while center batteries support the grid.
- Town Revival: Poverty in Quincy, WA dropped from 29% to 6%, with tax revenues funding new schools and hospitals, revitalizing declining towns.
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