"We're committed to building the world's most environmentally responsible data centers and are leading the industry in the use of renewable energy, including the nation's largest private solar arrays and non-utility fuel cell installation, " the statement said.

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The city will probably partner with a private provider such as Google or Earthlink to pay for and manage the installation, and should be seeking bids this fall.

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