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Could cities recycle heat produced by data centres? This prof says yes

July 1, 2026

As Hamilton and other communities grapple with how to manage data centre developments, concerns have been raised about the heat such facilities generate. McMaster University Prof. James Cotton says that if managed correctly, the heat generated by data centres, restaurants, power plants and other buildings could be a valuable resource.



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