Local opposition froze $68 billion of US data centres.
Bloomberg reported on Monday that 45 US data centre projects were blocked or delayed from April to June. The count comes from Data Center Watch, and covers more than half of all large new projects. It now tracks 843 local opposition groups across 49 states, and 30 statehouses writing siting rules.
Why it mattersEvery blocked site pushes the buildout towards towns that will take the noise, water and power. Your electricity bill and local water supply are now part of the AI story.
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