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Data centers raise temperatures up to 4 degrees in nearby neighborhoods: study

Researchers found air-cooled facilities raised downwind neighborhood temperatures by up to 4 degrees Fahrenheit, adding to cooling demand as data centers expand.

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Use of a stronger vertical fan to push thermal plumes higher or not having parapets surround condenser arrays are two ways to mitigate the impact, a researcher says.

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Data centers raise temperatures up to 4 degrees in nearby neighborhoods: study

Use of a stronger vertical fan to push thermal plumes higher or not having parapets surround condenser arrays are two ways to mitigate the impact, a researcher says.

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Facilities Dive broke the news on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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