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25 <br /> 1 Slide #5 <br /> Electrical Use Impact of Data Centers <br /> • Data centers can require large amounts of <br /> power similar to a medium-sized city, accounting <br /> for nearly 4.4 percent of U.S. annual electricity in <br /> 2023. <br /> • The total national energy demand is estimated <br /> to increase 20 percent by 2030. <br /> • Evidence suggests that large facilities' drains on <br /> water utility infrastructure leads to higher costs <br /> for residents. •1, <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 2 <br /> 3 <br /> 4 Slide #6 <br /> Noise Impact of Data Centers <br /> • Data centers require large cooling systems <br /> to function, and these systems emit a <br /> steady hum that can disturb nearby <br /> residents. <br /> — Local governments are setting noise limits, <br /> often 65 decibels at the property line and 55 <br /> decibels in quieter or residential areas. <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CAROLINA <br /> 5 <br /> 6 <br /> 7 <br />