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203 statements from 126 speakers in 37 states and provinces, June 19, 2021 to October 3, 2026. Each appears as said, with the date and the source. No verdict is attached.

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Sarah Porter

Director, Kyl Center for Water Policy at ASU · 9 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University, said water consumption varies significantly depending on the design and operational needs of each site.

    September 24, 2026 · Arizona · AZ Family local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • new computer chips designed to operate safely at higher temperatures are beginning to curb water demand

    September 24, 2026 · Arizona · KOLD local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • data centers alone are unlikely to destabilize Arizona's long term supply, provided strict local oversight and advanced conservation planning remain front and center

    September 24, 2026 · Arizona · KOLD local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is the largest industrial water user in Arizona

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Sarah Porter says water use reporting for industrial cooling in Arizona is not detailed enough to determine specific quantities for data center cooling

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Arizona has eight active management areas (AMAs) where data centers are located, monitored and regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • In Arizona, data center developers and major tech companies have been eager to talk to ASU's research team about their water use and understand community concerns

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Arizona has not seen much hyperscale data center development in the state according to ASU research

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Sarah Porter, director of ASU's Kyl Center for Water Policy, says her team began looking into data center water use about two years ago

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kasey Fowler-Finn

St. Louis University professor · 6 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data center noise increases cortisol, cardiovascular risk, and decreases cognitive functioning, especially in children.

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · STLPR local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Data center noise is concentrated in low frequencies, making it sound like a hum that stands out from broadband traffic noise.

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · STLPR local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Low frequency data center noise can travel 800 feet or further, with greatest impacts up to 3,000 feet away.

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · STLPR local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Fowler Finn said the 600 foot setbacks are woefully insufficient because the most severe impacts fall within 3,000 feet.

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · STLPR local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Low frequency hum from a data center can travel 800 feet or further, compared to traffic sound at 300 feet

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · St Louis Public Radio local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Greatest area of impact from large data centers is 3,000 feet, about half a mile

    September 24, 2026 · Missouri · St Louis Public Radio local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Sean Trende

American Enterprise Institute · 5 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Republicans oppose data centers with a bare majority opposed and just 29 percent strongly opposed.

    September 10, 2026 · Pennsylvania · American Enterprise Institute - AEI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • By July 2026, support for data centers in or near community was down to 22 percent, opposition was up to 57 percent.

    September 10, 2026 · Pennsylvania · American Enterprise Institute - AEI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • In December 2025, 34 percent of Pennsylvanians supported data centers in or near their community, 42 percent opposed, and 24 percent had no strong opinion.

    September 10, 2026 · Pennsylvania · American Enterprise Institute - AEI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Democrats oppose data centers more than other groups, with 71 percent opposed and more than half strongly opposed.

    September 10, 2026 · Pennsylvania · American Enterprise Institute - AEI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • In Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District, opposition to data centers runs 74 percent to 14 percent support.

    September 10, 2026 · Pennsylvania · American Enterprise Institute - AEI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Robert Davies

associate professor of physics at Utah State University · 5 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • The thermal energy coming off the Stratos Project could be equivalent to 23 atomic bombs being deposited on this valley every day in the form of waste heat, potentially raising nighttime temperatures by as much as 12 degrees Fahrenheit

    September 1, 2026 · Utah · The Christian Science Monitor local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Robert Davies, associate professor of physics at Utah State University, calculated the project's electricity consumption at more than double what the developers suggest

    September 1, 2026 · Utah · The Christian Science Monitor local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Physicist Robert Davies of Utah State University estimated the project could reach 16 gigawatts at full capacity

    August 19, 2026 · Utah · Yahoo Finance national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Dr. Robert Davies said the project at proposed scale would consume as much power as two states of Utah or three New York Cities

    August 13, 2026 · Utah · Yahoo Finance national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Heat generated by the Stratos data center complex could create a local heat island that raises daytime temperatures by five degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures by twenty eight degrees Fahrenheit

    June 20, 2026 · Utah · YouTube video · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Joseph Verruni

Bluegrass Institute · 4 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Georgia Power will cut household power bills by 180 dollars annually starting in 2029

    September 14, 2026 · Kentucky · Bluegrass Institute local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Loudoun County property tax rates have dropped by 40 percent

    September 14, 2026 · Kentucky · Bluegrass Institute local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • PG&E cut rates four times over the past two years by 11 percent total

    September 14, 2026 · Kentucky · Bluegrass Institute local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Indiana Michigan Power proposed a 5 percent annual reduction in rates

    September 14, 2026 · Kentucky · Bluegrass Institute local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Shon Hiatt

associate professor, University of Southern California · 4 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Non investor owned utilities raise prices when data centers enter their service areas

    September 6, 2026 · Utah · KSL local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Non investor owned utilities have difficulty handling new data centers and raise prices as a result

    September 2, 2026 · Utah · Deseret News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Hiatt warned data centers coming now, especially larger ones, may have impact on power prices wholesale

    September 2, 2026 · Utah · Deseret News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 1 source: Deseret News local outlet

  • Shon Hiatt, associate professor at USC, found investor owned utilities like Rocky Mountain Power experienced no effect on power prices from data center entry from 2020 to 2025

    September 2, 2026 · Utah · Deseret News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 1 source: Deseret News local outlet

Ford Copple

Sutherland Institute tech policy analyst · 4 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Ford Copple, tech policy analyst at Sutherland Institute, published report entitled Building a Human Centered Digital Future: Data Center Job Creation

    September 4, 2026 · Utah · Cache Valley Daily local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Both colocation and hyperscale data centers bring short- to medium term, high paying, skilled labor construction jobs

    September 3, 2026 · Utah · KUTV local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • The Sutherland Institute examined employment tied to data center development

    September 3, 2026 · Utah · KUTV local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Larger hyperscale facilities generally support more permanent workers, particularly when they operate advanced computing equipment or include their own power generation infrastructure

    September 3, 2026 · Utah · KUTV local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Magellan Strategies

research firm · 3 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Study found nearly 70 percent of Colorado voters had unfavorable opinions of AI in general

    September 15, 2026 · Colorado · Westword local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Colorado voters 86 percent opposed a data center near their neighborhood

    September 15, 2026 · Colorado · Westword local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Magellan Strategies survey conducted August 26 to September 2 with 1,389 Colorado registered voters

    August 26, 2026 · Colorado · Westword local outlet (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Paul Brown

University of Michigan Regent · 3 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Paul Brown, University Regent, alleged the University's actions resemble environmental racism and that representatives have not conducted themselves appropriately

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · michigandaily.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Regent Paul Brown calls on University of Michigan to pause the Los Alamos supercomputer data center project

    August 11, 2026 · Michigan · FOX 2 Detroit local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Brown says the university moved forward without community input, raising concerns about transparency and accountability

    August 11, 2026 · Michigan · FOX 2 Detroit local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

RMI

3 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • The report outlined how data centers and other large electricity customers could help finance and scale distributed capacity.

    September 10, 2026 · New Jersey · RMI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • RMI published a report in November 2025 making the case that off site demand flexibility, energy efficiency, and distributed generation can help meet rapidly growing data center electricity demand.

    September 10, 2026 · New Jersey · RMI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Since the report's publication, new laws, commission decisions, and utility proposals have begun creating pathways for large customers to fund distributed capacity.

    September 10, 2026 · New Jersey · RMI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Maddy Oritt

director of public finance research at Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute · 3 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Maddy Oritt, University of Utah director of public finance research, says property tax rates will become volatile as equipment depreciates

    September 2, 2026 · Utah · Deseret News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Maddy Oritt, director of public finance research at Gardner Institute, said careful project specific analysis can help communities maximize benefits of data center investment while minimizing unintended tax shifts

    August 12, 2026 · Utah · Utah News Dispatch local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Data centers present both opportunities and challenges for Utah's property tax system

    August 11, 2026 · Utah · KSL News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Shinsuke Tanaka

assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, University of Connecticut · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Shinsuke Tanaka, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics at UConn, an expert on health and environmental economics, discusses how data center issues impact human and environmental health.

    September 25, 2026 · Connecticut · Hartford Courant local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Shinsuke Tanaka stated that downwind pollution from power plants led to higher COVID-19 mortality rates

    September 10, 2026 · Connecticut · today.uconn.edu local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Dr. Christopher Kadlec

Georgia Southern University applied cyber education director · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Dr. Christopher Kadlec warned that emergency backup power systems present environmental considerations, particularly diesel powered generators during severe weather in south Georgia.

    September 23, 2026 · Georgia · WRDW local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Dr. Christopher Kadlec, Georgia Southern University applied cyber education director, explained that data centers are attracted to Georgia because of infrastructure, power, and Plant Vogtle nuclear generation.

    September 23, 2026 · Georgia · WRDW local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Iowa scientists (group of 146 from 31 colleges and universities)

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Iowa scientists from 31 colleges and universities warn data center boom has increased state energy needs

    September 19, 2026 · Iowa · The Quad-City Times local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Scientists warn that emissions from burning coal are particularly harmful to respiratory health and trap heat in the atmosphere, and that globally the ten most recent years are the warmest on record.

    September 15, 2026 · Iowa · Siouxland Public Media local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jacqueline Dowling

assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Scientists warn if companies do not use renewable sources to increase capacity, it could be a fork in the road for Iowa as renewable energy leader

    September 19, 2026 · Iowa · The Quad-City Times local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Jacqueline Dowling, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa, said Iowa faces a fork in the road for rapid generation growth and that renewable and carbon free power have distinct cost advantages.

    September 16, 2026 · Iowa · press-citizen.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

survey respondents

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • 87% of residents surveyed oppose any data center development in Peosta

    September 17, 2026 · Iowa · KCRG local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Approximately 60% of Peosta residents see no benefit to data center development

    September 17, 2026 · Iowa · KCRG local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty argued that transmission line plans would destroy the landscape that shaped Tom Uttech's artistic career

    September 17, 2026 · Wisconsin · The Center Square local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • The Uttechs did not plan to sell the property so it would have needed to be taken by eminent domain

    September 17, 2026 · Wisconsin · The Center Square local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Abe Silverman

researcher at Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute at Johns Hopkins University · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Abe Silverman, researcher at the Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute at Johns Hopkins University, said the grid would be running at the red line

    September 16, 2026 · Pennsylvania · penncapital-star.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Abe Silverman, energy consultant and research scholar at Johns Hopkins University, warned of potential monthly blackouts if data centers continue to connect without new power generation

    September 15, 2026 · Pennsylvania · WHYY local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Murry Burgess

assistant professor at Mississippi State University · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Migrating birds use stars as compass for travel paths, and light pollution obscures stars throwing them off course

    September 12, 2026 · Missouri · lailluminator.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Murry Burgess, assistant professor at Mississippi State University specializing in ornithology and urban ecology, states that light pollution obscures stars used by migratory birds for navigation, causing them to expend more energy and resulting in increased window collisions and mortality

    September 11, 2026 · Missouri · Mississippi Free Press local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Steve Ceccio

mechanical engineering professor and data center project lead · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Environmental impact studies have not been completed at this point

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · michigandaily.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Steve Ceccio is mechanical engineering professor and data center project lead

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · michigandaily.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jean Hardy

Michigan State University Associate Professor · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Jean Hardy, Michigan State University Associate Professor with the Department of Media and Information, said a data center proposal to Ionia, if it came, would be many years out and is unlikely

    September 10, 2026 · Michigan · fox17online.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Jean Hardy noted that Ionia has existing water capacity, including infrastructure from the former correctional facility, which could potentially be repurposed for a data center if one came to the area

    September 10, 2026 · Michigan · fox17online.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Nathan Ensmenger

academic · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data centers have become subject of county hearings, political campaigns, and congressional legislation regarding environmental impact

    September 9, 2026 · Virginia · Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Data center environmental awareness has focused on measurable impacts such as water consumption, electric rates, and thermal pollution

    September 9, 2026 · Virginia · Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Karen Mooney

MD Anderson Cancer Center · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center delayed two projects planned for next five years due to data center boom impacts

    September 8, 2026 · Texas · Bisnow trade press · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Data center development in Texas is straining demand for construction materials and equipment

    September 8, 2026 · Texas · Bisnow trade press · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Michael Canon

air logistics expert and co-author · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Canon proposes five conditions: complete cost causation, public contracts, closed loop cooling with hard caps, newcomers must bring generation, and strategic siting near airports

    September 7, 2026 · Colorado · The Denver Post local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • QTS at full build will exceed Evraz steel mill in Pueblo as largest single customer Xcel has

    September 7, 2026 · Colorado · The Denver Post local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

experts

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Experts say infrastructure is not keeping pace with data center expansion

    September 2, 2026 · District of Columbia · NBC4 Washington local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Experts dispute OpenAI's minimal water use claims

    August 6, 2026 · Georgia · Georgia Public Broadcasting local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Chris Kobus

Oakland University engineering professor · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Chris Kobus noted that Michigan has perfect conditions for data centers including power infrastructure, cooling infrastructure with water availability, and internet backbone

    August 31, 2026 · Michigan · CBS News national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Chris Kobus, engineering professor at Oakland University, said there has been an explosion of activism against data centers in Michigan this calendar year

    August 31, 2026 · Michigan · CBS News national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Stephen Moore

economist and co-founder of Committee to Unleash Prosperity · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Google committed to replenishing 120 percent of water it consumes with $1.3 million Missouri River Basin conservation project

    August 28, 2026 · Iowa · kotaradio.com national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Stephen Moore stated data centers are economic engines creating skilled trades jobs and community benefits

    August 28, 2026 · Iowa · kotaradio.com national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Gallup

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Peak opposition to nuclear power plants in Gallup surveys was 63 percent

    August 27, 2026 · Utah · The New Republic local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Gallup survey in May 2026 found 71 percent of Americans oppose construction of new data centers in their communities to support AI industry

    August 27, 2026 · Utah · The New Republic local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Martin Karsten

computer science professor, University of Waterloo · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Karsten said most modern data centres use closed loop cooling systems where water or other liquid circulates heat between servers and cooling aggregates without consuming water

    August 18, 2026 · Ontario · CBC national outlet (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

  • Martin Karsten, University of Waterloo computer science professor, said main difference between traditional and AI data centres comes down to computer type, with AI centres using much higher energy consumption approaching gigawatts

    August 18, 2026 · Ontario · CBC national outlet (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Frank Seo

assistant professor of rural development, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Study by Frank Seo examined economic impacts of AI data centers versus auto and food manufacturing in Arkansas statewide and in four rural counties: Calhoun, Dallas, Newton, and Woodruff.

    August 17, 2026 · Arkansas · magnoliabannernews.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Data centers compare favorably with auto and food manufacturing facilities in terms of overall economic output at statewide level but generate fewer employment spillovers than traditional manufacturing.

    August 17, 2026 · Arkansas · magnoliabannernews.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute researchers

2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • New data center facilities would likely provide initial property tax relief through increased property valuation

    August 11, 2026 · Utah · KSL News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Personal property taxes from data centers could create a boomerang or yo yo effect of initial tax decreases followed by offsetting future increases

    August 11, 2026 · Utah · KSL News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Rebecca Kilberg

Aspen Institute fellow · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Research fellow Rebecca Kilberg was one of three Aspen Institute fellows who produced the report that led to the water transparency law

    August 11, 2026 · Utah · Route Fifty trade press (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Three fellows at the Aspen Institute's Aspen Policy Academy undertook research into data center growth in Utah and the Great Salt Lake water level as part of the 2024 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

    August 11, 2026 · Utah · Route Fifty trade press · the record (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Robert Sowby

BYU civil engineering professor · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Sowby said the approval process for data centers depends largely on whether a project is proposed within city limits, outside incorporated areas, or involving state and federal agencies.

    July 29, 2026 · Utah · KMYU local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • BYU civil engineering professor Robert Sowby stated there is no single person or agency responsible for approving a large scale data center.

    July 29, 2026 · Utah · KMYU local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Feras Batarseh

Virginia Tech professor and AI lab director · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Feras Batarseh, Virginia Tech AI lab director, expresses skepticism that available technologies will save as much water as O'Leary team claims

    July 16, 2026 · Utah · FOX 13 News Utah local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Feras Batarseh, Virginia Tech professor and AI lab director, said groundwater is connected to surface water and ten percent of the Great Salt Lake's water comes from groundwater

    July 16, 2026 · Utah · FOX 13 News Utah local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Rob Davies

physics professor · 2 statements (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Thermal output from the Utah data center could raise daytime temperatures by five degrees Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures by up to twenty eight degrees Fahrenheit

    May 14, 2026 · Utah · YouTube video · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

  • Analysis by physics professor Dr. Rob Davies indicates the Stratos data center could release heat equivalent to twenty three atomic bombs daily

    May 14, 2026 · Utah · YouTube video · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jessica Schad

Professor, Utah State University School of Social Sciences · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Utah State University launched an initiative called Data Center Development in Utah to broaden understanding about data centers

    October 3, 2026 · Utah · ksl.com local outlet (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Richard Frank

Senior Fellow, California Environmental Law & Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Richard Frank, Senior Fellow at the California Environmental Law & Policy Center at UC Davis School of Law, and Matthew McKerley, a land use attorney, stated that Proposition 45 would fast track the construction of data centers by rolling back state environmental protections.

    September 30, 2026 · California · Contra Costa Herald local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kim Lundgren

data center consultant · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kim Lundgren, a consultant on data centers for municipalities, states supply is outpacing demand

    September 27, 2026 · Montana · thegazette.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Lindsay Mark Lewis

CEO of Progressive Policy Institute · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Lindsay Mark Lewis, CEO of Progressive Policy Institute, says Democrats can be pro environment and pro growth with data centers if strong rules are set

    September 25, 2026 · Minnesota · minnpost.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Po-Shen Loh

founder of Live and Carnegie Mellon University professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Po Shen Loh is founder of Live and a Carnegie Mellon University professor

    September 25, 2026 · West Virginia · WTOV local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Gil Luria

head of technology research at D.A. Davidson · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Gil Luria, head of technology research at D.A. Davidson, stated that Oracle's New Mexico data center is unlikely to be canceled despite state and local government pushback

    September 24, 2026 · New Mexico · CNBC national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jackson Ader

KeyBanc analyst · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • KeyBanc analyst Jackson Ader noted Oracle is in the most tenuous cash position among its rivals, with payment schedules misaligned to actual construction progress.

    September 24, 2026 · New Mexico · Investing.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Heidi Cramer

business consultant for the Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Heidi Cramer, business consultant for the Florida Small Business Development Center at FGCU, said the data center issue is the most talked about and misunderstood issue.

    September 23, 2026 · Florida · Florida Weekly local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Mark Specht

senior manager for the climate and energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Mark Specht, senior manager for the climate and energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, said it is extremely frustrating to try to understand basic information about data centers.

    September 23, 2026 · California · The Verge national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Morning Consult

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Utah poll reached 744 registered voters from Sept. 10 to Sept. 15 with a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points

    September 23, 2026 · Utah · Deseret News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Political analysts

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Democrats have broadly staked out a clear position against data centers, while Republicans play defense as public opinion turns against the facilities

    September 23, 2026 · Texas · CNBC national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Stephanie Leiser

director, University of Michigan Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Stephanie Leiser, director of U M center, quoted on rural communities and data center targeting.

    September 23, 2026 · Michigan · The Oakland Press local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Torsten Sløk

Apollo Global Management chief economist · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Torsten Sløk, Apollo Global Management chief economist, warned that the four major hyperscale cloud providers must grow operating cash flow to 2 trillion by 2030.

    September 23, 2026 · National · finance.biggo.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Joe Craft

coal industry executive and University of Kentucky donor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Joe Craft, coal industry executive and UK donor, says data centers will bring thousands of jobs to Kentucky and that state will need 30 to 40 percent more energy

    September 22, 2026 · Kentucky · pmg-ky2.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Associated General Contractors of America and National Center for Construction Education and Research

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • A September 2026 poll by Associated General Contractors of America and National Center for Construction Education and Research found more than four in ten contractors said labor shortages had delayed a project, and over half of those who worked a data center job said it increased competition for workers

    September 21, 2026 · West Virginia · Charleston Gazette-Mail local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Collectif NRS and COlab research

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Non Canadian data centre operators, mostly American, hold the majority of Quebec data centre ownership with some European stakeholders from the United Kingdom, Poland, France and Netherlands.

    September 21, 2026 · Quebec · Le Devoir local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

John Dedie

political analyst · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Political analyst John Dedie noted that Democrats are responding to strong voter backpush against data center development and AI

    September 21, 2026 · Arizona · WCTI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 1 source: WBFF local outlet

Rhett Larson

Arizona State University water law professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Rhett Larson says data centers are not currently the cause of Colorado River crisis but could worsen the problem

    September 19, 2026 · Arizona · KJZZ local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Arizona State University (ASU)

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Arizona State University preliminary study found data centers increase temperatures of nearby communities by 1 to 4 degrees.

    September 18, 2026 · Arizona · Copper Courier local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Edward Queen

Emory University Center for Ethics · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Edward Queen, director of Emory University's Center for Ethics, stated that when public officials move to the private sector, they risk undermining trust in the system even if rules are technically followed

    September 17, 2026 · Georgia · WABE local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Mashika Allgood

founder of AllAI Consulting · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Mashika Allgood stated one data center can use more than 1 million gallons of water a day

    September 17, 2026 · California · 매일경제 local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Patrick Sullivan

Mississippi Energy Institute · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data centers helping attract major companies like Hitachi Energy to Mississippi according to Mississippi Energy Institute

    September 17, 2026 · Mississippi · WLBT local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Uptime Institute

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • More than half of data center operators report difficulties finding qualified candidates for vacant roles

    September 17, 2026 · Virginia · Bisnow trade press (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

David Courard-Hauri

professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake University · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • David Courard Hauri, professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Drake University, said Iowa utilities should build more renewable energy instead of fossil fuel plants as Iowa scales up electricity generation to fuel the data center boom.

    September 16, 2026 · Iowa · press-citizen.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Emma Stapleton Thornell

expert on respiratory effects of air pollution and former research assistant professor at the U · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Emma Stapleton Thornell, expert on respiratory effects of air pollution and former research assistant professor at the University of Iowa, said chemical compounds released by coal when burned are particularly harmful to respiratory health and contribute to poor air quality.

    September 16, 2026 · Iowa · press-citizen.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Iowa Climate Statement researchers

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Iowa researchers say utility decisions now could affect public health and electric bills for years and state should rely on more wind and solar power instead of building new fossil fuel infrastructure

    September 16, 2026 · Iowa · KCCI local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jared Walczak

Tax Foundation senior fellow · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data centers in Loudoun County transform the tax base and help fund schools and infrastructure while keeping homeowners' property tax bills lower

    September 16, 2026 · Virginia · Fox News national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Korey Hall

associate professor of pre-engineering, Kirkwood Community College · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Korey Hall, associate professor of pre engineering at Kirkwood, expressed concern about data center energy use and environmental impacts

    September 16, 2026 · Iowa · eaglevoice.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

The Buckeye Institute

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • The Buckeye Institute argues against a data center moratorium in Ohio and pushes for transparency instead.

    September 16, 2026 · Ohio · The Center Square local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Thom Mason

Los Alamos National Laboratory Director · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Los Alamos Director Thom Mason said the center would not produce weapons or use or store nuclear materials and some computer modeling could help assess the safety and reliability of the nation's existing nuclear stockpile

    September 16, 2026 · Michigan · thesuntimesnews.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

186 Iowa scholars

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • 186 Iowa scholars issued a statement urging the state to expand renewable energy as it faces data center electricity demand

    September 15, 2026 · Iowa · KWWL local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Ashley Brown

Harvard Electricity Policy Group executive director · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Ashley Brown, Harvard Electricity Policy Group executive director, said Ramaswamy's plan is not workable

    September 15, 2026 · Ohio · Signal Ohio local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 1 source: Dr. Amy Acton for Governor local outlet

Dave Courard-Hauri

Drake University environmental science and sustainability professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Dave Courard Hauri, environmental science and sustainability professor at Drake University, moderated the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement press event.

    September 15, 2026 · Iowa · Siouxland Public Media local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Nearly 200 Iowa scientists

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Nearly 200 scientists from across Iowa signed the 2026 Iowa Climate Statement warning that data centers exacerbate rapid increase in electricity demand.

    September 15, 2026 · Iowa · Siouxland Public Media local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

TradingView analyst

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Regulatory challenges and moratoriums in markets such as New York may delay data center projects

    September 15, 2026 · National · TradingView national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Unnamed polling sources

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Polls suggest voters overwhelmingly hate data centers

    September 15, 2026 · New York · The New Republic national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

John Byers

executive director of Boston University AI Accelerator · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • John Byers, Boston University AI Accelerator director, said ban on NDAs promotes transparency and cost mitigation for consumers

    September 14, 2026 · Massachusetts · WGBH local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kate Saenko

professor of computer science, Boston University · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kate Saenko, Boston University computer science professor, said Healey's data center executive order is sensible and requires thoughtful process

    September 14, 2026 · Massachusetts · WGBH local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Oklahoma State University Extension

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • OSU Extension Office provided information and expert commentary on Oklahoma's data center debate

    September 14, 2026 · Oklahoma · KOKH local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Unnamed experts

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Experts warn of a global surge in PFAS production driven by AI and data centers.

    September 14, 2026 · Michigan · Common Dreams local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Oklahoma State University

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Oklahoma State University analysis states: Data centers are specialized facilities that house servers, storage systems and networking equipment used to support cloud services and digital applications. They enable the storage, processing, and transfer of vast amounts of data, making modern digital services possible.

    September 13, 2026 · Oklahoma · The Lawton Constitution local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Bloomberg Law survey (June 2026)

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Around one third of large law firms now have a team or practice group specializing in data centers.

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · CNN national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Darrell M. West

Brookings senior fellow · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Darrell M. West, Brookings senior fellow, says political backlash to data centers has emerged rapidly compared to other technologies

    September 11, 2026 · Alabama · The American Prospect local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

David Ebert

University of Arizona Chief AI and Data Science Officer · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • David Ebert, U of A Chief AI and Data Science Officer, states data centers' design and energy and water efficiency can be improved through technological innovation

    September 11, 2026 · Arizona · Water Resources Research Center local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Los Alamos officials said no weapons, plutonium or hazardous materials would be produced or stored at the facility

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · The Sun Times News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Pam Thomas

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kentucky state law includes exemption for manufacturing facilities using large amounts of energy from sales tax on energy expenses exceeding 3 percent of gross production costs

    September 11, 2026 · Kentucky · wmky.org local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Thomas Mason

Los Alamos Director · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Thomas Mason, Los Alamos Director, stated nuclear materials would be absent from the site and no plutonium or other nuclear or hazardous materials would be produced, used, or stored

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · michigandaily.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

University of Michigan

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • University of Michigan stated the computing center remains in the design phase and water needs and noise levels have not been determined

    September 11, 2026 · Michigan · The Sun Times News local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Vayujeet Gokhale

physics professor and board member DarkSky Missouri · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Vayujeet Gokhale, physics professor at Truman State University and board member for DarkSky Missouri, advocates for responsible outdoor lighting at data centers using downward pointing lights, motion detectors, and warm colored lights to minimize light pollution without affecting data center operations

    September 11, 2026 · Missouri · Mississippi Free Press local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 2 sources: lailluminator.com local outlet , St Louis Post-Dispatch local outlet

Anirban Basu

chief economist at Associated Builders and Contractors · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data center related construction activity was byproduct of nonresidential specialty trade employment growth

    September 10, 2026 · Wisconsin · dailyreporter.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Chris Kolb

University of Michigan vice president for Government Relations · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Chris Kolb, the U of M vice president for Government Relations, said the university is working with the local community

    September 10, 2026 · Michigan · cbsnews.com national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Patricia Hurn

University of Michigan interim vice president for Research and Innovation · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Patricia Hurn, U of M interim vice president for Research and Innovation, spoke about the project

    September 10, 2026 · Michigan · cbsnews.com national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Bitcoin Policy Institute

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Bitcoin Policy Institute proposed data center dividends model returning part of property tax revenue to households

    September 9, 2026 · Utah · Fox News national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Bryant Julestrom

former St. Cloud State Professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Bryant Julestrom, former St. Cloud State Professor, stated demands from large data centers will diminish and the wisest course may be to wait

    September 9, 2026 · Minnesota · 98.1 - Minnesota's New Country local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jeff Guilfoyle

senior strategist with Public Sector Consultants · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • There is currently no specific data center proposal for Saginaw

    September 9, 2026 · Michigan · WSMH local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Sam Lyman

head of research at Bitcoin Policy Institute · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Sam Lyman stated data center dividends could provide annual payments between $4,500 and $8,900 per household

    September 9, 2026 · Utah · Fox News national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Siddharth Muzumdar

senior vice president of research at DC Byte · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Power availability now the first filter in data center site selection, shifting from preferred market approach to power driven approach

    September 9, 2026 · National · Data Center Knowledge trade press (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Micah Rasmussen

director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data center construction is becoming a central campaign issue in the 2026 midterm elections in New Jersey

    September 8, 2026 · New Jersey · WHYY local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Shaolei Ren

professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC Riverside · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Experts say insufficient public data makes verification of data center water use claims impossible

    September 8, 2026 · California · thebusinessjournal.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jonathan G. Koomey

energy researcher · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Jonathan G. Koomey stated nobody has certainty about data center energy use predictions in coming years

    September 6, 2026 · Ohio · Dayton Daily News local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

James Jorgenson

engineering drafting and design education assistant professor at Dunwoody College of Technology · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • James Jorgenson, an engineering drafting and design education assistant professor at Dunwoody College of Technology, said data centers affect daily life more than many people realize and it isn't just for AI.

    September 5, 2026 · Minnesota · 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Michael Franz

co-director, Wesleyan Media Project · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Michael Franz, co director of the Wesleyan Media Project, said data centers give both political parties talking points they want to use.

    September 5, 2026 · Oregon · OPB local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

    Also reported by 1 source: Wyoming Public Media local outlet

Dylan Spaulding

senior scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Dylan Spaulding, senior scientist at the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, said the amount of classified research the facility could be doing is unusual

    September 4, 2026 · Michigan · Truthout local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Ken Simonson

Associated General Contractors of America chief economist · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Ken Simonson, Associated General Contractors chief economist, said data center construction is keeping labor conditions tight

    September 4, 2026 · Colorado · ColoradoBiz local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

PwC

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Servers, GPUs, networking systems and other ICT equipment require replacement on roughly four to six year cycles

    September 4, 2026 · Data Center Frontier trade press (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Sutherland Institute

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Sutherland Institute released report on data center economic benefits amid backlash over proposed projects

    September 4, 2026 · Utah · kjzz.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jason Bailey

executive director of Kentucky Center for Economic Policy · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Jason Bailey of Kentucky Center for Economic Policy warns that data centers could exploit manufacturing tax exemptions under state law to avoid local property taxes and utility excise taxes

    September 3, 2026 · Kentucky · WKMS local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Michael Slattery

Texas Christian University director of Institute for Environmental Studies · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Michael Slattery, TCU director of Institute for Environmental Studies, serves as chairman of the commission

    September 3, 2026 · Texas · Fort Worth Report local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Mike Slattery

TCU director of Institute for Environmental Studies · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Mike Slattery, TCU director, appointed to lead commission and assemble panel

    September 3, 2026 · Texas · Yahoo national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Rebecca Gill

UNLV associate professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Data centers have emerged as an issue in Nevada's 2026 attorney general race, with residents in Boulder City, Henderson, Pahrump, and Reno calling for moratoriums or stronger rules.

    September 3, 2026 · Nevada · ktnv.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Bernie Porn

president, EPIC-MRA · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • EPIC MRA president Bernie Porn described 73% opposition to federal tax incentives as a flashing red sign to policymakers

    September 2, 2026 · Michigan · WTVB local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kasia Tarczynska

Good Jobs First · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kasia Tarczynska, who authored the Good Jobs First report, said states created tax exemptions based on smaller scale data centers from 10 to 15 years ago but the industry has changed dramatically due to artificial intelligence deployment

    August 31, 2026 · Utah · Utah News Dispatch local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kentucky Center for Economic Policy found that legislature's data center incentives could cost the state billions of dollars

    August 31, 2026 · Kentucky · News From The States local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kristian Fors

analyst, Libertas Institute · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kristian Fors, analyst with Libertas Institute, stated 'You can't manage what you can't measure' and stressed the need for transparency and accountability in government policy

    August 31, 2026 · Utah · Utah News Dispatch local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Kathryn Kline Tyndall

Bipartisan Policy Center · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Kathryn Kline Tyndall, Bipartisan Policy Center, stated state task forces might help communities negotiate data center deals

    August 28, 2026 · Kansas · HPPR local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

University of Texas/Texas Politics Project

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • A June poll from the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project found that 56% of Texas voters don't want a data center in their community, and in rural areas, that number jumped to 62%

    August 28, 2026 · Texas · news.bloomberglaw.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

James Hensen

University of Texas · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • James Hensen, director of Texas Politics Project at University of Texas, noted rural Republican voters feel quality of life is being trampled

    August 27, 2026 · Louisiana · NOLA.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Robert Collins

Dillard University · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Louisiana may be a year behind other states in experiencing data center opposition, according to Dillard University political science professor Robert Collins

    August 27, 2026 · Louisiana · NOLA.com local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

EmPower Analytics Group

1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • A separate review by EmPower Analytics Group concluded that swapping 69 temporary turbines for 41 permanent ones would still increase local air pollution and disproportionately affect Black communities

    August 26, 2026 · Mississippi · Yahoo local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Pradeep K. Khosla

UC San Diego Chancellor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Pradeep K. Khosla, Chancellor, said the research has potential to transform how AI data centers interact with the electric grid

    August 24, 2026 · California · UC San Diego Today local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Dr. Mark Hagerott

former North Dakota University System Chancellor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Former North Dakota University System Chancellor Mark Hagerott discussed North Dakota's emerging role in artificial intelligence and data center development.

    August 18, 2026 · North Dakota · The Flag - AM 1100 and FM 92.3 WZFG local outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Nick Amicucci

Evercore ISI analyst · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Nick Amicucci, Evercore ISI analyst, reiterated bullish view on Bloom Energy, with $350 price target

    August 17, 2026 · New Jersey · finance.yahoo.com national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Mark McNees

Florida State University professor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Mark McNees, Florida State University professor, stated: 'Saying rates will not go up because of the law claims an outcome the statute does not deliver'

    August 15, 2026 · Florida · Yahoo national outlet (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Paul Arbaje

Union of Concerned Scientists · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Paul Arbaje, senior analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists, stated that Meta backing out is a possibility regulators must consider

    August 11, 2026 · Louisiana · Louisiana Illuminator local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Robert Hogan

political science professor, Louisiana State University · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Robert Hogan, Louisiana State University political science professor, said the timeline of events raises serious questions about what Congresswoman Letlow knew and when

    August 10, 2026 · Louisiana · WWNO local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Dr. Justin Hoggard

LDCC Chancellor · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Dr. Justin Hoggard, LDCC Chancellor, noted how the gift is removing financial barriers for local students

    July 20, 2026 · Louisiana · NetChoice local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Jesse Harrison

local IT expert · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Jesse Harrison, local IT expert, stated that many data center promises get broken repeatedly based on historical patterns

    March 11, 2026 · Utah · YouTube video · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Todd Taves

Ehlers Public Finance Advisors · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Todd Taves, Ehlers Public Finance Advisors, said the $175 million infrastructure cost estimate is conservative

    November 5, 2025 · Wisconsin · wpr.org local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Greg LeRoy

executive director of Good Jobs First · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First, stated that since Oregon has no sales tax, it is property taxes that are the big dollars attracting data centers

    August 21, 2025 · Oregon · bendbulletin.com local outlet · the record (Paraphrased; said in the source itself)

Landon Marston

Virginia Tech Researcher · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Landon Marston, lead author of a Virginia Tech paper, stated researchers are unsure about the degree to which environmental considerations are in data center siting decisions

    June 19, 2021 · Arizona · NBC News national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

Venkatesh Uddameri

Professor and Director, Texas Tech University Water Resources Center · 1 statement (grouped by research, a university or an analyst)

  • Venkatesh Uddameri, professor and director of the Water Resources Center at Texas Tech University, stated the typical data center uses about 3-5 million gallons of water per day, equivalent to the water use of a city of 30,000-50,000 people

    June 19, 2021 · Arizona · NBC News national outlet · the record (Paraphrased; content date; reported from elsewhere)

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