Data center hate is snowballing, and construction setbacks in the first three months of 2026 have already exceeded last year's, report finds

Opposition to data center construction has surged, with 75 projects worth $130 billion delayed or cancelled in early 2026 and active opposition groups growing from 396 to 833 across 49 states. Resistance spans both political parties and is driven by electricity costs, water use, and property-value concerns.