Vern Thompson, candidate for North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner, will host a Data Center Forum on Tuesday, September 15, 7:00-9:00 PM, at the Mapleton Community Center, 651 2nd St, Mapleton, ND.

This event is for the public to have their voices heard and get answers on what we know about data center development across the state of North Dakota. Presenters will talk about energy and water use, development scale, benefits, impacts, and what communities can do to plan.

Agenda:

1. The Water Use Myth, presented by Environmental Engineer Sandra Larson

2. Data Center Power Use and Infrastructure, presented by Nuclear Engineer Ian Gilley

3. Responsible Hyperscale Development Framework, presented by Vern Thompson

4. Public Q&A