Secrecy Is Backfiring on Data Center Developers

Data center developers are facing backlash due to a lack of transparency, which fosters distrust in communities. Secrecy surrounding projects, often enforced through non-disclosure agreements, leads to public skepticism and opposition. Activists argue that this opacity prevents meaningful community engagement and exacerbates concerns about environmental impacts. The industry struggles to establish best practices for transparency, which could help rebuild trust with the public.