Data center opposition challenges projects in the US and abroad
Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 22:40 · Updated 23:10
Political resistance to data centers is affecting proposals in several countries, while a Texas governor’s race could influence US capacity plans. Reuters also points to opposition in Finland and the US, but its available report is only a brief excerpt.
- In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has revised earlier support for data centers, while his Democratic opponent has pledged a moratorium; the outcome could affect about 29% of planned US net capacity additions for 2028.
- The article reports more than 300 state and local moratoriums threatening US data center development, and describes hurdles to projects in Australia and Indonesia.
- Reuters’ excerpt identifies resistance including a Finnish criminal probe into Google’s planned data center and voter concerns in the United States.
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- US moratoriums
- More than 300 state and local moratoriums are described as threatening the buildout.
- Potential 2028 impact
- About 29% of planned US net capacity additions could be affected by the Texas race.
- Australia
- A developer scrapped its construction timeline after a regulator extended its review period.
- Indonesia
- Singapore-linked projects have faced opposition from environmentally concerned locals.
- Finland
- Reuters’ excerpt refers to a criminal probe into Google’s planned data center.
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