Data Centers Were the Biggest Losers of the Week
THE SO WHAT
Local backlash—from Utah primaries to New Jersey bans—turns data centers into political infrastructure, not just real estate plus power. If your roadmap depends on new capacity, add permitting risk and community sentiment to your site-selection checklist this week.
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