Cites an E3 study of Amazon sites with an average net surplus of $3.4 million per facility.

What this evidence bears on

• Supports: More large customers can lower rates for everyone else by spreading a grid's fixed costs over more sales. E3 estimated an average net surplus of $3.4 million per facility in a study of Amazon data center sites.

  • A reason for “No, cities should not restrict data centers beyond normal planning rules.”