How much legislative activity has the opposition triggered?
Lawmakers introduced more than 300 data center bills in just the first six weeks of 2026, and 14 states floated outright moratoriums on new construction. Organized opposition groups grew from 396 at the end of 2025 to 833 by March 2026, spanning 49 states.
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$130 Billion in AI Data Centers Have Been Blocked or Delayed in 2026A Data Center Watch tracker found $130 billion in AI data center projects blocked or delayed in Q1 2026 — the largest quarter of opposition on record.
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