Typical situation no. 61
An intercommunality is approached by an AI factory project. The developer presents a very water-efficient project and a grid connection 'in progress'. Councillors want to ask the right questions before committing land.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Councillors lack the technical benchmarks to check the figures.
- Water needs depend on the cooling method and on heatwaves.
- A connection 'in progress' can mean very different things.
WHAT WE DO
- Precise questions on cooling, water, power and timeline.
- Critical reading of documents provided by the developer.
- Briefing on the regulatory framework, including water.
- Preparation of discussions with residents.
WHAT YOU GET
- A question grid usable in meetings.
- An opinion on the credibility of the developer's commitments.
- Clear material to inform residents.
Typical format: Short support, two to three weeks. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
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Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.
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