The explosive growth of data centers is leaving state and local officials scrambling to put guardrails in place before the industry expands even further.
Lawmakers are rushing to draft and pass new regulations as mounting concerns over water usage, energy demands, and noise pollution tied to data center operations continue to grow. The rapid pace at which these facilities are being built has outstripped the ability of governments to respond with meaningful oversight.
Both state and local legislators are now putting forward a range of proposals aimed at bringing the data center industry under greater regulatory control and addressing the impact these facilities have on surrounding communities.
