National Poll Shows Increasing Public Opposition to Data Centers in U.S.
A national poll reported by Politico reveals a significant increase in American opposition to data center development near their homes. Opposition has grown from 28% in January to 41% by July, with a particularly sharp rise among Democratic voters. This indicates a growing public souring of attitudes towards these projects across the United States.
A new national poll conducted by the independent polling organization Public First and reported by Politico indicates a growing wave of opposition to data centers across the United States. The survey, conducted in July, found that 41% of Americans would oppose a data center being built within three miles of their home, a notable increase from 28% in a similar January survey.
The polling data shows that negative attitudes towards these sprawling server hubs are rising across the political spectrum, but the increase in opposition is particularly pronounced among Democrats. In January, voters who supported Harris in 2024 were almost evenly split on data center projects, with 36% in favor and 33% opposed. By July, however, 53% of Harris voters opposed nearby data center construction, while only 22% expressed support. Overall support for such projects among Americans also dropped during this period, from 37% to 24%.