Q: What is the impact on local water resources?

Fluidstack exclusively uses closed-loop cooling. This means we fill our cooling system with water once. Then we use that same water over and over again indefinitely. After filling the cooling system initially, the only water we use each day is for the people who work there — like water for the kitchen and bathrooms. That’s about as much water as seven houses use in a day. Due to the closed-loop system, the water usage at the data center will have no impact on local water availability or pressure. Fluidstack facilities do not release PFAS or other harmful chemicals. Our site does not store or use large amounts of chemicals.

Question 1

Did anyone sign an NDA?

Accepted Answer

Fluidstack does not use NDAs.

Question 2

How does the data center campus affect electricity costs?

Accepted Answer

There are no costs of this data center’s development or operation that will impact residents. Fluidstack is paying for all of the energy and energy infrastructure needed for this data center. Independent studies confirm that data centers do not increase residential energy rates. Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy found that rising electricity prices cannot be attributed to any single factor and instead reflect broader structural challenges facing the US power system. The authors note that large loads have not been a principal driver of rising prices to date and that they have actually led to deflationary pricing in many locations. Additionally, the Electric Power Research Institute concluded that data centers have actually caused average retail electricity rates to fall modestly rather than rise between 2015-2024.

Question 3

What is the impact on local water resources?

Accepted Answer

Fluidstack exclusively uses closed-loop cooling at every data center we build. This means we fill our cooling system with water once. Then we use that same water over and over again indefinitely.

Because we use a closed-loop system, the water used by the data center will have no impact on local water availability or pressure.

After filling the cooling system initially, the only water we use each day is for the people who work there — like water for the kitchens and bathrooms.

Question 4

How much noise does the data center produce?

Accepted Answer

We have voluntarily committed to a 55-decibel noise limit at the property line during operations. This is comparable to a very quiet conversation. The sound level continues to drop significantly with distance from the property line. We are also voluntarily insulating the property by setting the buildings back as far as possible and designing the site to ensure we stay below that limit.

Question 5

Will the construction cause traffic?

Accepted Answer

A road use agreement and traffic control plan is in place that prioritizes resident safety and ensures traffic congestion is actively managed to minimize local disruption. It also guarantees Fluidstack is responsible for paying for any road changes, damages, or other expenses incurred as part of the data center’s construction.

Question 6

What is the impact on local revenue?

Accepted Answer

Fluidstack did not seek local property tax incentives for Phase 1. This means we are paying full local property taxes and millions of dollars per year in tax payments for Sullivan County, Gill Township, Southwest School Corp, and the Sullivan County Public Library. We expect a significant reduction in local property taxes for Gill Township as a result.

Question 7

Will state and local entities have oversight of the campus?

Accepted Answer

Fluidstack works with all state and local regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Question 8

What is the plan for backup generators on site?

Accepted Answer

Fluidstack’s unique design allows us to minimize backup power generation. We plan to have only four back up generators on site for Phase 1, which is a small fraction of the generators many other data centers use. We will test these generators for a few minutes per month to ensure they will operate as needed should an emergency occur. For comparison, hyperscale data centers typically use dozens to hundreds of backup generators on similar campuses.

Question 9

Will the data center affect property values?

Accepted Answer

Because data centers contribute to communities, property prices are usually not adversely affected by development. A first of its kind peer-reviewed research paper from George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis examined 2023 home sales near data centers in Northern Virginia and found no statistical evidence of price declines; in fact, prices tended to be higher closer to data center facilities.

Question 10

Who is Fluidstack?

Accepted Answer

We’re an American company building data centers for American clients. Our team includes experts in the engineering, construction and technology fields. Our goal is to build data centers differently by paying for the things we use and respecting the communities where we operate. You can learn more about us at: https://fluidstack.io/

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