Drawdown Georgia

Drawdown Georgia Drawdown Georgia is a statewide, research-based initiative building a just, sustainable future.

We seek to advance Georgia-specific climate solutions on five fronts: transportation, buildings & materials, food & agriculture, electricity, and land sinks.

A medium-sized data center can use 300,000 gallons of water a day for cooling. That is similar to the daily water use of...
10/08/2026

A medium-sized data center can use 300,000 gallons of water a day for cooling. That is similar to the daily water use of 1,000 average American homes. Very large facilities can use up to 5 million gallons a day.

Water use at this scale can have a huge impact on Georgia communities. That's why it's so important for communities to obtain project-specific estimates for average water use, peak water use, and water use at full buildout from data center developers.

Learn more about data centers and water use in our free Toolkit. drawdownga.org/DATA-CENTERS

10/06/2026

How do data centers use water? In this episode of our Data Centers series, atmospheric scientist and Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Melissa Nord explains how it works and explores the innovations that can reduce water use.

Simply put, computer equipment produces heat, and many data centers rely on water-based cooling to keep servers running. Some evaporate water through cooling towers. Others use outside air, closed-loop liquid systems, or chillers, and some combine methods depending on the weather.

Water use can also be indirect: generating the electricity that powers a data center may consume water too.

Our free data centers toolkit helps YOU understand the trade-offs and ask informed questions. drawdownga.org/DATA-CENTERS

10/01/2026

Electricity demand for data centers varies enormously. A small edge facility may use only a fraction of a megawatt, while a larger hyperscale or AI campus can seek hundreds of megawatts or more as it is built out.

It’s important to understand the complexities of and whether a particular project is a good fit for a particular place. To do that, residents and local leaders need enough information to understand the likely benefits, costs, and tradeoffs.

We have created a free toolkit to help YOU participate in that conversation. It explains the basics in plain language, identifies information that should be available before major decisions are made, and offers questions communities can ask of developers, utilities, and public officials.

Click the link in our bio to explore the toolkit.

09/30/2026

on Georgia ! Here are the top stories in our latest Georgia Climate Digest:

• The Public Service Commission approved 7 new solar agreements totaling 1,137 MW, including the largest single solar procurement in utility history.

• Georgia Tech researchers launched North America’s first Trash Lab featuring the miniTrashpresso, turning plastic bottles into brand-new items in under 5 minutes.

• Nearly 1,000 acres of working agricultural land across 6 counties are slated for permanent protection through the Georgia Farmland Conservation Fund.

• Dr. Mike Cirigliano shared insights on a new study linking plant-based diets to reduced inflammation and markers of slower biological aging.

Get these (and more) Georgia climate solutions stories delivered straight to your inbox twice a month! Subscribe to the Georgia Climate Digest https://info.drawdownga.org/subscribe-to-the-drawdown-georgia-climate-digest?_gl=1*a0u5xi*_gcl_au*MTg2MjczNzEzNC4xNzgzNjEyNzQ4*_ga*MTQxNTE1MjY0NC4xNzUzNzE1MzY0*_ga_ER85G8D4RW*czE3OTA3Mjk0MjQkbzQ4JGcxJHQxNzkwNzI5NDQ5JGozNSRsMCRoMA...

09/30/2026

In this clip, Kenneth Hamner, journalist and member of the Peachtree City Planning Commission, talks about and how he used the Drawdown Georgia Climate Outlook Maps to see the impact on his Georgia community.

Our Climate Outlook Maps let you explore climate impacts county by county. They compare present-day conditions with projections for 2050 and 2100 across three emissions pathways. You can see projected days over 100°F, number of hot and humid nights, heavy rainfall events, dry spells, frost days, and growing season length.

These are modeled scenarios, not predictions. Side by side, they show how different levels of emissions reduction could shape conditions across the state. Explore the maps https://www.drawdownga.org/georgia-climate-outlook-maps/.

09/24/2026

What are the most important questions to ask if a is proposed in your community?

Melissa Nord, Emmy-winning meteorologist and host of our Data Centers in Georgia video series, is back to help you prepare with a list of the top 10 questions to ask local officials about a new data center project

Watch this video and download our free one-pager, 10 Questions to Ask About a Proposed Data Center, which breaks down what to ask about everything from generator and water use to enforceable commitments.

Watch the video and download the one-pager by visiting https://info.drawdownga.org/data-centers-in-georgia.

Georgia's data centers. Why are they here?Data centers can't be built just anywhere. They need to be close to power line...
09/23/2026

Georgia's data centers. Why are they here?

Data centers can't be built just anywhere. They need to be close to power lines, fiber connectivity, and a reliable water source. This is why metro Atlanta is at the center of Georgia's data center boom.

Data centers are now operating, under construction, or proposed in at least 51 of Georgia's 159 counties. More than 80 Georgia cities and counties have already passed moratoriums or new ordinances to manage how they're built.

Curious what's happening near you? Our Toolkit includes a live, statewide map from Science for Georgia. Visit https://info.drawdownga.org/data-centers-in-georgia to explore.

09/22/2026

It seems like you hear the phrase constantly these days, but what exactly IS a data center?

Join Melissa Nord, an Emmy Award-winning meteorologist and climate educator, to explore the topic from every angle in a new 6-part video series on in Georgia.

In Episode 1, Melissa sits down with Dr. Ahmed Saeed, a computer science professor at Georgia Tech, to break down what's actually inside a data center. Dr. Saeed explains “data centers are like highways for our digital lives. Without them, we couldn't have the internet the way we have it today.”

Watch Episode 1, https://info.drawdownga.org/data-centers-in-georgia, to learn more.

Georgia is experiencing a significant infrastructure transformation. In fact, real estate firm CBRE just reported that m...
09/22/2026

Georgia is experiencing a significant infrastructure transformation. In fact, real estate firm CBRE just reported that metro Atlanta has overtaken Northern Virginia as the nation's #1 market for data centers under construction.

That kind of growth means big questions about electricity, water, land, and local impact are facing communities across our state.

Our newest toolkit, created with content and data support from the SELC, Science for Georgia Inc, and Sustainable Newton is here to help communities meet this important moment. Our new data centers toolkit offers a free, plain-language guide to the basics, plus the downloadable resources communities need to ensure their voices are heard before major decisions get made.

Check it out now: https://info.drawdownga.org/data-centers-in-georgia

Nearly HALF of Georgia homes with electric heat are still using older, less efficient electric resistance heating.In our...
09/16/2026

Nearly HALF of Georgia homes with electric heat are still using older, less efficient electric resistance heating.

In our latest case study written by Dr. Marilyn A. Brown of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy , we dive into data from the Solutions Tracker to find Georgia’s best opportunities for scaling heat pump adoption.

Key Takeaways:
• Heat pumps transfer heat rather than generate it, using 2 to 4 times less electricity
• Counties like Montgomery, Toombs, and Jeff Davis have 90% electric heat reliance, but low heat pump adoption. This makes them a prime spot for adoption
• Utility programs like Georgia Power’s rebates of up to $1,500 and HER state rebate programs can make upgrading to a heat pump more affordable.

Read the full case study and explore the Solutions Tracker (link in bio) to see data for your county!

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