More cities halt data center projects amid growing resident backlash
News ClipKTBS 3·Shreveport, Caddo County, LA·5/28/2026
Cities and counties across the United States are increasingly halting data center projects due to growing resident backlash. Concerns primarily stem from rising electricity prices and potential environmental harms. This trend reflects a broader pushback against data center developments in various localities.
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SHREVEPORT, La. — Hearing backlash from residents, cities and counties across the country in recent weeks have blocked planned data centers amid concerns over rising electricity prices and environmental harms.