In this interview, Michael and Daniel are joined by Krisha Tracy, a hyperscaler expert, to discuss how large-scale data centers secure power and what that process can mean for local communities.

The conversation focuses on the role hyperscalers play in regional infrastructure, how power sourcing strategies are developed, and how these projects can affect grid reliability. We also discuss transparency with communities, considerations around siting facilities in rural areas, and potential impacts on ranchers and agricultural operations.

This episode is part of the Know Leon County Podcast’s ongoing effort to provide factual, community-focused discussions about growth, infrastructure, and long-term planning in Leon County and similar rural areas.

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Topics Discussed

  • What a hyperscaler is and how large data centers operate
  • How data centers secure long-term power supply
  • Impacts on regional electrical infrastructure
  • Transparency and communication with communities
  • Siting considerations for rural areas
  • Potential effects on agriculture and land use