Data centers are an economic boom in some areas and are behind the artificial intelligence economy. However, the cost to communities that host them is still in question.

Multiple reports show the data centers used to store, train and operate AI models use significant amounts of energy and water, with a rippling impact on the environment and public health.

Environmental regulators last week said the “Project Washington” data center proposed by Starwood Digital Ventures doesn’t meet Coastal Zone Act regulations. It proposes using 516 diesel-powered ...

Consumers see data centers as the energy-hungry culprits behind rising energy prices. Utilities see data centers as large customers who could help finance grid upgrades. As the data center boom ...

How many data centers are in South Carolina? Do data centers use water? Here are the answers to data center questions.

Brick buildings of homes and small businesses line the wide streets that lead to the shores of Lake Michigan and a historic lighthouse. The city celebrates the community's nautical heritage year round ...

Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers ...

With several data centers planned for communities across the Miami Valley, some people are voicing concerns about the ...

A survey of nearly 300 Wisconsin readers found a large majority oppose the construction of new data centers. Reader concerns include increased water and fossil fuel usage, higher utility rates, and ...

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro spotlighted energy affordability and the rapid expansion of data centers during his annual budget address Tuesday, singling out PJM to speed up new electrical connections for ...