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2026 SNAPSHOT

Explore U.S. data centers—and how states are responding.

The Data-Driven EnviroLab (DDL) Data Center Policy Explorer maps campuses, facility characteristics, satellite imagery, and state legislation across the country.

National overview

A fast read on the landscape

Campus snapshot: September 2, 2026 · Policy records: 2010–2026

Mapped campuses

1,586Across continental U.S.

Tracked policy records

61548 states · 2010–2026

Facility data coverage

77% capacity76% report facility size
Campus pipelineStatus of mapped sites
1,586
Operating / complete1,104
Expansion183
Under construction143
Inactive / no active site86
Status not reported70
Policy agendaMost common topics
Regulated entity definition417
Fiscal instruments394
Governance and authority344
Disclosure and transparency291
Cost allocation and ratepayer protection190
Prohibitions/Bans172
Resource performance standard167
Siting and land use155
Energy and grid planning134
Environmental impact assessment (EIA)90

Categorized records, 2010–2026; failed bills and records without assigned categories excluded. A record may appear in multiple categories.

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National data center footprint

Data center campusesPolicy activity above campuses
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National symbols are positioned at the mean location of available campus records. Select a state to inspect individual facilities.