As data center development accelerates without a comprehensive federal or state framework regulating potential effects on local communities, San José is moving to establish clear local standards and is inviting residents to help shape them. “Our residents deserve to know what the City is doing to protect our neighborhoods and ensure future data center development meets clear, rigorous standards,” said District 4 Councilmember David Cohen. “The public response to recent data center proposals has made it clear that we need to approach data center development differently in San Jose. Residents can share questions, concerns and priorities to help shape standards for data centers and large-load energy projects. The Administration anticipates presenting the proposed Data Center and Large-Load Energy Projects Uniform Standards to the City Council in December.