Map Shows Where Data Center Bans Could Strike Next
Summary
A city in California called Monterey Park has banned new data centers after most residents voted for it. Many other U.S. cities and counties are also considering bans or temporary stops because data centers use large amounts of water and electricity, which can strain local resources.Key Facts
- Monterey Park passed a ban on new data center development with 86% of voters in favor.
- Several cities in Georgia, like Palmetto, Fayetteville, and Atlanta, have already banned data centers.
- Data centers are growing due to the rise in artificial intelligence technology.
- The Trump administration supports fast building of data centers to help the U.S. compete with countries like China.
- Many communities worry data centers use too much water, needed for cooling powerful computers, and electricity, raising costs for residents.
- More than 60 places in the U.S. have temporary stops (moratoriums) on building data centers, including Denver, Oklahoma City, and parts of Michigan and Illinois.
- U.S. data centers use around 450 million gallons of water daily, and drought conditions in many areas increase concerns.
- Electricity prices have increased in some states due to the energy demands of new data centers.
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