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Americans Oppose Data Centers as States Impose Bans

8/26/2026

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  • U.S. states and localities are imposing bans or moratoriums on new data center construction.
  • Gallup poll finds seven in ten Americans oppose building data centers in their communities.
  • Nevada’s Nye County approved a countywide ban on data centers.
  • Nebraska’s Cass County approved a 12-month moratorium on data center development.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted new data center approvals until grid impact audits are completed.