45 data center projects in the US stalled in Q2, totaling $68 billion

Data from Data Center Watch indicates that 45 data center projects in the US, valued at $68 billion, were halted or delayed between April and June due to community opposition. This follows a first quarter where 75 projects worth $130 billion faced similar resistance. Local opposition groups are increasingly active across 49 states, with legislative efforts to regulate data center siting, power, and water usage emerging in approximately 30 states this year. Protests against data centers are also being reported in regions outside the US, including Europe, Australia, and South Africa.