Weekly Data Center Expansion Snapshot: May 18–26, 2026

FracTracker’s U.S. Data Centers Tracker documented continued growth in large-scale AI and cloud infrastructure this week, including several multi-gigawatt campus proposals tied to dedicated and hybrid energy systems. Newly added projects totaled more than 5.4 GW of documented capacity across Alaska, Colorado, Virginia, and other emerging development regions, reflecting ongoing expansion into rural and energy-rich areas. The tracker also documented continued community pushback and governance responses tied to environmental impacts, land use, and infrastructure demand.

Explore the full U.S. Data Centers Tracker at fractracker.org/data-centers.