Dive Summary:

• Oregon and Washington's swelling data center numbers are on pace to consume 10% of their region's power by 2030.
• Companies such as Facebook, Apple, Google and Amazon have flocked to the area, thanks to energy prices and tax incentives.
• New technology may help the centers to become more efficient, but some cities and analysts worry that the cost of providing resources to data centers may not provide adequate jobs local communities.

From the article:

The growing data center clusters in Oregon and Washington could suck up 10 percent of the regions power by 2030, if the facilities and infrastructure don’t become more efficient, according to a report. ...