Summary
Nearly 3,000 new data centers in the United States are planned or under construction, adding to the existing 4,000. These centers support the growing AI industry but face opposition due to concerns about energy use and environmental impact. Virginia, Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania are major locations for these developments.
Key Facts
- About 3,000 new data centers are being planned or built in the U.S.
- There are already over 4,000 data centers in operation in the country.
- Virginia has the most data centers, with 663 running and 595 more planned or being built.
- Texas follows closely with 405 current and 442 additional data centers being planned or built.
- Georgia and Pennsylvania are expecting large increases in data centers if all planned projects proceed.
- AI-related investments amounted to $560 billion across 27,000 deals from 2019 to 2025.
- Data centers are expected to generate nearly $27 billion in tax revenue nationwide over the next decade.
- Critics argue data centers can lead to environmental issues and use a lot of energy, with relatively few permanent jobs created.
