House GOP leaders are facing calls to address data center expansion across the United States. During project talks for new sites, technology firms and local officials frequently use non-disclosure agreements.
Local residents, local citizens, and utility providers are taking action related to the tech sector. In Wisconsin, Kenosha area residents demand a moratorium to stop a proposed Microsoft development. Grid operator PJM wants data centers to supply their own power. In addition, growing concern about data centers also influenced local elections in southeastern Wyoming.