W H A T C H A N G E D I N 2 0 2 6
This is no longer a developer’s problem alone
03
71%
of Americans oppose an AI data
center in their area -more than
oppose a nuclear plant (53%).
$130B
in U.S. data center projects (about
75) blocked or delayed in Q1 2026
alone.
6 of 6
FERC-regulated grid operators
ordered to rewrite their large-load
rules (June 18, 2026).
MISO A local “no” became a “yes” through a lawsuit in Saline Township, Mich.—and the fight moved to regulators, courts
and the governor’s race.
ISO-NE Barely any data center load yet, but Maine passed a statewide moratorium (vetoed) and Massachusetts added
permit conditions.
This is no longer a developer’s problem alone
03
71%
of Americans oppose an AI data
center in their area -more than
oppose a nuclear plant (53%).
$130B
in U.S. data center projects (about
75) blocked or delayed in Q1 2026
alone.
6 of 6
FERC-regulated grid operators
ordered to rewrite their large-load
rules (June 18, 2026).
MISO A local “no” became a “yes” through a lawsuit in Saline Township, Mich.—and the fight moved to regulators, courts
and the governor’s race.
ISO-NE Barely any data center load yet, but Maine passed a statewide moratorium (vetoed) and Massachusetts added
permit conditions.
