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How Many Data Centers Are in the US? Latest Statistics and Trends – C&C Technology Group
This industry overview from C&C Technology Group catalogs over 5,400 US data centers, mapping major hubs in Northern Virginia, Texas, California, and Illinois and profiling key operators including AWS, Google, Microsoft, and Digital Realty. The article details power consumption challenges — noting data centers use 4.4% of US electricity, potentially reaching 12% by 2028 —…
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Ignore Data Center Water Consumption at Your Own Peril – Uptime Institute Blog
This Uptime Institute analysis details how traditional data center cooling towers consume roughly 6.75 million gallons of water per megawatt per year through evaporation, blow down, and drift. While newer chillerless and waterless alternatives can dramatically reduce consumption, the industry has been slow to adopt them due to higher costs, space requirements, and operational complexity.…
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AI Data Center Location Attractiveness Index
The AI Data Center Location Attractiveness Index evaluates 25 North American markets for greenfield AI data center development, highlighting the shift from traditional hubs to emerging locations like Austin/San Antonio and Iowa due to power infrastructure and land availability. The analysis considers factors such as cooling requirements, network connectivity, and sustainability, revealing that established markets…
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Stop subsidizing data centers act (S9182 / A10852, NY)
Removes data centers from eligibility for discounted state power allocations. Requires agencies to recover subsidies when job commitments are not met. Caps the amount of aid per job created and prohibits financial assistance for extremely high energy-use projects . Designates the Department of Environmental Conservation as the lead agency for projects above a defined electricity-use…
Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms