More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 431

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Hearing backlash from residents, cities and counties across the country in recent weeks have blocked planned data centers amid concerns over rising electricity prices and environmental harms.

The local actions come as state lawmakers also are looking to limit or repeal the incentives for the centers, which are sprawling campuses of computer servers that store and transmit the data behind apps and websites.

Supporters of the pauses say cities need rules before projects arrive, …

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