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    4 hours ago

    Data centers are marketing it as a plus

    Arizona’s arid desert climate dramatically reduces the need for energy-intensive mechanical cooling. With low humidity, minimal rainfall, and over 300 days of sunshine a year, facilities can lean on free-air cooling systems, resulting in significant cost savings over time.

    So far, Arizona has the 7th most data centers of any state, and Phoenix has the 2nd most of any city