Data center cancellations hit $260 billion in 2026 amid local opposition

Local backlash against data center development has forced technology companies to shelve at least $260 billion in planned investments this year, with cancellations accelerating in recent months.

First covered Oct 6, 2026 · 3:16 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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35d Heatmap News Exclusive: Data Center Cancellations Top $260 Billion in 2026 — The country’s largest technology companies are expected to spend more than $800 billion this year investing in data centers and artificial intelligence.

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Appeared in: 2026-10-07 (#6)

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