Decoding Data Centers: Local Impacts and Strategies for Community Preparedness, June 4

GROWSMART MAINE • May 27, 2026

Jay, Sanford, Limestone, Wiscassett, Eastport, Scarborough, Lewiston have each been in the news as a prospective host community for data center development in Maine. Data centers will have significant impact on local economies, the environment, and electrical infrastructure. How can communities prepare themselves to approach planning and development decisions that balance a diverse array of local priorities? Growsmart is hosting a webinar, June 4, about the unique impacts and considerations associated with data center developments and a discussion of the strategies for empowering communities in Maine.