These data centers are well aware of the power limitations and their enormous draw on the grid. This is an issue of poor planning on their side that we are paying for over and over whether its through higher energy costs, strained energy grid, risiing energy costs and now additional noise and air pollution.  It is not an emergency if these companies have chosen to locate in an area that cannot support their energy needs.  The lack of planning is not a reason to exercise emergency exemptions for a private company and it is certainly not a reason to degrade our air quality.  

These companies have options and it is not up to us to protect their business interests...they are certainly not protecting our interests or our quality of life.  

In addition, the use of Tier 2 generators are horribly noisy and polluting, contributing to the proliferation of cancer causing particulants as documented in Public Health research. nted by Harvard’s School of Public Health.  

It is not our responsibility or that of our representatives and government to ensure that these private companies are profitable and to compensate for their poor business decisions. 

DEQ exists  to protect our air and water.  It is time to step up and ensure that this is what happens.

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter