Opposition to data center construction has already blocked or delayed over $64 billion in U.S. projects, with that figure projected to top $130 billion in 2026. This report analyzes five RAV3N investigations to show how these narratives form, spread, and put real projects at risk, and why the backlash is domestic and organic rather than foreign-manufactured.
In this report, you’ll learn:
- Why opposition to data centers is organic and domestic, with foreign state-aligned accounts amplifying but rarely originating claims
- How a single local grievance, like water use or power bills, escalates into legal challenges, federal policy fights, and reputational risk
- Why falling mention volume can mask rising risk, and what to track instead across a multi-site portfolio