Exclusive: Climate group presses Dems to seize on data center backlash
Summary
A climate group that supports Democrats is advising Democratic candidates to use the growing public concern about data centers to gain political support ahead of upcoming elections. The group criticizes President Donald Trump and Republicans for supporting data centers, which they say increase energy costs and harm the environment.Key Facts
- Public opinion on data centers is dropping due to worries about energy costs and environmental impact.
- The climate group says President Trump and Republicans have allowed data centers to raise utility bills, pollute air, and use too much water.
- Democrats are encouraged to promote three ideas: tech companies should pay their own costs, data centers should use clean energy, and communities should have a say about data center impacts.
- Some Republicans also support regulating data centers and preventing costs from being passed to consumers.
- The White House shares the goal of avoiding extra costs for consumers from data centers.
- Democrats do not all agree on data center policies, showing different views among candidates and officeholders.
- The climate group believes Republicans are tied to President Trump’s overall support for data centers and will support that position if they keep Congress.
- The group shared the memo with key Democratic party committees and many potential 2028 candidates.
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