75% of Americans would oppose data center in their town, poll finds

A Heatmap Pro poll shows dramatic erosion in public support for data center development, with three-quarters of Americans saying they would strongly oppose a facility near their home.

First covered Nov 4, 2026 · 2:29 PM PT · 1 article

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