It's a real concern. And I think, as you know, communities all over the country are rejecting these data centers for a couple of reasons. Number one, as often as not, Their electric bills are going to soar, and communities in rural areas are saying, why am I paying an increase in my electricity bill in order to lose my job? So they're rejecting that. And also, as you indicate, it's not just enormous consumption of electricity, it's also consuming a great deal of water. (40:02–40:13)
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