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Powering Progress. Respecting Home.

When we build a data center, we’re not just investing in infrastructure. We’re investing in the community that surrounds it. And with that comes real responsibility. Being a good neighbor means showing up, listening, understanding what matters locally, and being part of the community in a real and meaningful way.

At CleanArc, that’s exactly how we work. From early planning through construction, we take care to design with the community in mind, prioritizing what’s important to you and respecting the place you call home. We’re here to power progress while being thoughtful, respectful, and present every step of the way.

When we set out to build our first data center campus in Caroline County, Virginia, VA1, we made one thing clear: It had to be built with intention — respecting the community, protecting the environment, and raising the bar for what a data center can be. This is the CleanArc difference.

Case Study

CleanArc’s VA1: A New Approach to Responsible Data Center Development and Community Support

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Thoughtful Site Selection
  • Low-density land, already zoned for data center use.
  • Full lifecycle partnership, from site evaluation and permitting to energization and operation
Transparency in Design & Operations
  • Clear communication on project scope, timeline, and community benefits.
  • Early and ongoing engagement with local officials, stakeholders, and residents.
Designed With Community in Mind
  • Closed-loop cooling uses minimal water — similar to a small office building.
  • Noise minimized through careful site planning and compliance with local ordinances.
Community Engagement
Community Benefits

The Truth Behind Common Data Center Concerns

Generator Fuel and Air Emissions:
Generators are backup systems and almost never run. When they do run, it's briefly and under controlled conditions with emissions-compliant engines — often using cleaner fuels like natural gas or biodiesel.
Excessive Water Usage:
Many newer data centers use closed-loop or air-cooled systems, drastically reducing water needs. Some facilities are even waterless, prioritizing sustainable cooling technologies over traditional evaporative methods
Noise Pollution:
Modern data centers are designed with sound attenuation systems. Generators are rarely used — typically only during short, scheduled tests or emergencies — making noise impact negligible in daily operations.
Light Pollution:
Typically, exterior lighting is minimal, directional and shielded to comply with dark-sky regulations. Data centers don’t operate like stadiums or warehouses. Lighting is controlled and designed to be neighborhood-friendly.
Negative Health Effects:
There is no conclusive scientific evidence linking modern transmission infrastructure to adverse health outcomes. Data centers follow strict utility and safety guidelines for all power systems, including setbacks and shielding where applicable.
Lack of Local Jobs:
Data center projects require a significant workforce during construction, creating dozens of temporary jobs. While the operational phase requires a smaller team, the growing scale and complexity of modern facilities means we’re still hiring for a range of roles — from technicians to facility managers to security. Data centers also drive indirect employment through local vendors, utilities and services.
Skyrocketing Energy Consumption:
It’s true that data centers consume significant energy, which can be seen as a negative. However, the substantial payments to utilities from data centers help fund new renewable energy developments and research, and transmission grid improvements can also relieve stress on existing infrastructure.
Rising Utility Rates from Power Upgrades:
While higher rates can be passed on to individual customers (and it’s worth acknowledging), it is really a result of how utilities are required to recover the cost of infrastructure upgrades in general, not something unique to data centers. It can create the perception that we aren’t paying our fair share, but in most cases, the utility’s rate structure doesn’t allow a developer to directly cover those costs for their own facility. Changing that would require adjustments at the utility or regulatory level.