tech
January 13, 2026
Data center projects are dropping like flies.
At least 25 were canceled last year in the US, according to an analysis by Heatmap Pro. It’s a significant increase from 2024 as local opposition to energy and water-intensive data centers grows across the nation.
TL;DR
- At least 25 data center projects were canceled in the US last year.
- This represents a significant increase compared to previous years.
- Local opposition to data centers is growing across the nation.
- Opposition is driven by the energy and water-intensive nature of data centers.