Science-Driven Solutions for People and the Planet

During the summer of 2026, Key Environmental Consulting contributed subject matter expertise to the development of Charlotte’s “People’s Ordinance,” a community-informed proposal establishing stronger standards for responsible data center development. The effort was led by Action NC and developed to help protect neighborhoods, public infrastructure, natural resources, and public health as data center development expands across the Charlotte region. KEC Principal, Kibri Everet

As artificial intelligence and cloud computing continue to drive unprecedented demand for hyperscale data centers, communities across the Southeast are being asked to evaluate billion-dollar development proposals. While these projects often promise significant tax revenue and economic investment, they can also create costs that traditional economic impact studies rarely consider. Key Environmental Consulting developed a comprehensive cost-benefit framework to evaluate whether

Building a stronger food system begins with listening. Over the past several weeks, our team has had the privilege of joining Durham residents at community events and around the table to talk about food, not just what people eat, but how food connects to transportation, health, neighborhoods, and quality of life. Through our work supporting the Durham County Food System Assessment and 10-Year Strategic Plan, we are helping create opportunities for residents and stakeholders t

Our Principal, Kibri Hutchison Everett, joined the League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders for an important discussion about the surging demand for data centers and their implications for our communities on Tuesday, June 23rd. As AI and digital infrastructure continue to expand, communities across North Carolina are grappling with questions about energy demand, water resources, noise, land use, and quality of life, making it