75% of Americans oppose data centers in their neighborhoods, new poll shows

Opposition to local data center development has grown significantly since spring, with three-quarters of Americans now saying they would oppose a facility near their home, according to new polling from Embold Research.

First covered Aug 19, 2026 · 2:49 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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38d Heatmap News Exclusive: 75% of Americans Now Oppose Local Data Center Development — The American public has soured even further on local data center development since the spring, new polling shows.

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