House GOP leaders face pressure to address data center development across the United States. During planning sessions for new sites, major tech players and local officials frequently use non-disclosure agreements.
Local residents, community members, and utility providers are taking steps related to the industry. In Wisconsin, Kenosha area residents are asking for a moratorium to halt a proposed Microsoft development. Grid operator PJM wants data centers to generate their own power. In addition, skepticism toward data centers also influenced local elections in southeastern Wyoming.