Day: May 31, 2026

Data centers can be built that are no more noisy or polluting than a regular office building, and this is the standard which should be required in Ottawa CountyData centers can be built that are no more noisy or polluting than a regular office building, and this is the standard which should be required in Ottawa County

It is entirely possible to construct a data center that is as quiet as a standard office building. Doing so requires aggressive noise mitigation techniques. [1, 2, 3] To achieve an office-level noise profile (\(\sim45-55 \text{ dB}\)), builders must incorporate specialized design and engineering: [1] Generator Mufflers: Equipping emergency backup diesel generators with hospital-grade sound […]