Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment
January 22, 2026CIEHS Career Development Member Natasha DeJarnett, spoke at the Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment about community concerns over proposed data centers, including public health, property values, and electricity costs. Ted Smith, CEC Associate Director, highlighted potential economic impacts of expanded power infrastructure, while Byron Gary, CEC Stakeholder Advisory member, emphasized the importance of public input and transparency in evaluating benefits and risks.
