Measure 20-373 uses precautionary principle to prevent harm before it occurs by looking at estimates of environmental impacts and stopping data centers from coming to our communities and using millions of gallons of water for cooling; water that needs to be used to protect communities from drought, forest fires, and degradation of the land. Measure 20-373 can stop harm before it occurs. 

Data centers are intensive users of local resources with U.S. facilities consuming roughly 176 terawatt-hours in 2023 — about 4.4% of annual electricity — expected to reach up to 12% by 2030. 

A single AI data center can consume as much energy as 100,000 homes, often requiring local infrastructure upgrades, drawing millions of gallons of water for cooling, and relying on on-site diesel generators. 

In Eugene...

**Lumen:
Lumen empowers your business to fuel growth with an effortless digital experience using AI. - 2 LOCATIONS!!

**Data Center West:
Computer Cloud Services with locations in Medford/Ashland also.