Local groups are blocking or delaying $68 billion of US data center projects

Sep 21, 2026 · Issue 8 · 7 sources, 7 articles

More than 800 groups across 49 US states are reported to oppose data center projects. Meanwhile, Maryland is introducing rules for AI and the data center boom.

Who is affected and how

supplier

Orders for US data centers may slip because of local opposition, so delivery plans should include a buffer.

energy specialist

Grid capacity planning should allow for the possibility that some announced large-load demand will be delayed or will not materialise.

SME owner

Construction and installation subcontractors can diversify their portfolios in anticipation of delays in data center orders.

Narrative: Anti-data-center sentiment becomes a political force

Sources

• Local groups block or delay US$68 billion worth of US data centre projects as AI development accelerates | LavX Newsnews.lavx.hu · Sep 21, 2026 · magyar
• The AI data centre boom is meeting growing resistance as US$68 billion worth of US projects are blocked or delayed - Metabrometabro.hu · Sep 24, 2026 · magyar
• Tech: 21,568 billion at stake: American civilians have slammed on the brakes on data centre constructionhvg.hu · Sep 23, 2026 · magyar
• Maryland Sets AI Guardrails as States Confront Data Center Boomnewsweek · Sep 24, 2026
• What States Have Data Center Moratoriums? Maryland vs Texas Approach to AI Construction - Newsweeknewsweek.com · Sep 24, 2026
• The AI Data Center Boom Faces a New Reality Checkcrude oil prices today | oilprice.com · Sep 27, 2026
• The AI Data Center Boom Faces a New Reality Check | OilPrice.comoilprice.com · Sep 27, 2026

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