Blue Wave Could Engulf Data Center Industry

What happened: In 12 states, the winning or leading candidate for governor has called for a pause on data center development, including Texas, New York, Ohio, Georgia and Wisconsin. Key numbers: 12 states with pause calls; 22 of 24 other incoming governors back at least one limit; 34 of 36 winners support ratepayer protections; 27 back water or environmental restrictions. Why it matters: Of the 24 incoming governors who did not call for a pause, 22 back at least one limit on data centers, signaling broad pressure on the industry beyond the states seeking pauses.

In 12 states, the winning or leading candidate for governor has called for a pause on data center development, including Texas, New York, Ohio, Georgia and Wisconsin.

Of the 24 incoming governors who did not call for a pause, 22 back at least one limit on data centers, signaling broad pressure on the industry beyond the states seeking pauses.