US Local Opposition Halts $68B in Data Center Projects Below Q1 Peak

Forty-five separate site developments faced hurdles from community pushback between April and June, impacting more than 50% of all large-scale projects. The value of the disrupted sites totaled $68B in the second quarter, falling from 75 projects worth roughly $130B during a record first quarter.

More than 300 US local governments have voted to pause data center construction over the past 18 months to update zoning codes and assess infrastructure requirements. These moratoriums halt new approvals and permits for several months to a year while officials write data center specific rules to address local concerns.