Tracking America’s Data Center Boom

Artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented expansion of data centers across the United States, raising important questions about electricity demand, water consumption, environmental impacts, and the costs borne by local communities.

To help readers follow these developments, we’re pleased to introduce Data Center Reporter, a new online news publication covering the rapidly expanding data center industry and its implications for communities, businesses, and government.

Our reporting focuses on:

Local opposition to proposed data center projects

State and local legislation and regulation

Electricity and water consumption

Environmental and economic impacts

Major projects, investments, and industry developments

Data Center Reporter will provide frequent news updates and analysis to help readers understand one of the nation’s fastest-growing—and increasingly controversial—industries.

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We hope you’ll join us as we follow this important story.

Frank Brill
Editor, EnviroPolitics
Data Center Reporter