"Three environmental groups sent two San Antonio data centers a notice of intent to sue for failing to secure permits as major air polluters."
"Two data centers in San Antonio face a looming legal challenge from environmental groups over their air pollution.
The nonprofits Environmental Integrity Project, Sierra Club and Public Citizen sent a notice that it intends to sue within 60 days to Vantage Data Centers and VoltaGrid LLC on Wednesday, claiming they are circumventing federal enforcement.
The letter alleged the companies built diesel generators and natural gas power plants without the proper permits. The groups said the data centers improperly registered as “minor” air polluters under the Clean Air Act, requiring less scrutiny than if they had applied for “major source” permits. The Environmental Integrity Project concluded in early July multiple data centers across the country have followed the same strategy.
Mary Greene, the group’s enforcement director, said the two Texas data centers are circumventing the Clean Air Act and threatening San Antonio residents’ health."
