Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Unlikely Winners of the Data Center Boom: Sound Consultants. |
| Authors: |
Meng, Sheena (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Bloomberg.com. 8/26/2026, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Noise pollution, *Ecological impact, Acoustical engineering, Public demonstrations, Regulatory compliance |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the rising demand for acoustic consultants in the data center industry due to increasing noise concerns from these facilities. Data centers, which house loud cooling systems and generators, generate continuous noise that has led to community complaints and lawsuits citing health and environmental impacts. Acoustic professionals are now often engaged early in the planning process to help developers meet regulatory noise limits and address public opposition, though some critics allege conflicts of interest when consultants are hired by developers. The article highlights a contentious case in Stokes County, North Carolina, where disputed ambient noise measurements have fueled local resistance to a large proposed data center. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Business Source Index |