Data centers

“Before that, Andrews brought her Gas, Grits & Groceries Affordability Tour to Aiken, where she called for a two-year moratorium, an end to data center tax breaks, and legislation to keep data center costs off families’ power bills.”

“Andrews’ plan would also stop data centers from passing their costs onto South Carolina families, end special tax breaks for data centers, and cut red tape standing in the way of new energy infrastructure that can help bring costs down.”

“She outlined her plans to take on insurance companies and Big Pharma, protect rural hospitals, suspend gas and diesel taxes, and stop data centers from passing their costs onto families.”

“I'll push for federal standards that make sure large tech and AI companies pay their fair share for the water, power, and utilities they consume, rather than shifting those costs onto local ratepayers.”

“We should do everything we can to get the benefits of AI – from new and faster cures for disease to less time wasted – without massive lay-offs, letting ourselves be helpless in the face of algorithms that addict our kids to AI-created content that makes it hard to know truth from lies, or a data center buildout that drives up electricity costs for families. We need guardrails. And we need to protect workers.”

“We’re fighting to require data centers to pay the full cost of their utilities so your bills don’t go up.”

“Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to subsidize these costs and Ohioans – not Jon Husted and his billionaire friends – should get to decide if data centers are built in their community.”

“Pay their own way and supply their own energy resources. Produce your own energy, don’t poison our water, and don’t jack up utility costs for local businesses and residents.”

“We have to ensure data center companies pay their fair share, protect residents from rate hikes, ensure grid reliability, protect water resources and our environment, and protect nearby homes from excessive noise pollution, while making sure local residents’ voices are heard and listened to.”

“Families are already paying more for electricity, and they shouldn’t be left footing the bill while massive corporations profit. We need common-sense rules for where and how data centers are built so local communities aren’t stuck with higher utility costs or greater environmental risks.”

“If I’m elected to Congress, I’ll work to make sure data centers are held to clear national standards that ensure families are protected from increased utility bills, protect our drinking water, strengthen our electric grid, and put local communities ahead of corporate interests.”

“Regulating Data Centers to guarantee they pay their fair share through binding agreements that protect residents from utility rate hikes and harmful impacts to our water supply”

“Protect our communities from unchecked hyperscale data centers that raise utility rates by moratorium on new development and ending tax breaks.”

“Make sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and prevent costs from being passed on to consumers.”

“Roy will work to make sure that data centers pay the full cost of the power they use without passing it on to you, and he’d ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat or cold. Roy’s plan would lower energy costs by modernizing our energy grid and encouraging the tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy Cooper believes that data centers should pay the full cost of the energy they use, and prevent those costs from being passed on to locals.”

“Roy will work to lower utility bills by ensuring that corporations – not you – pay for energy used, including making sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and preventing that cost from being passed on to families.”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“Against data centers raising costs, guardrails on AI to protect our kids and jobs.”

“Andrews’ plan would also stop data centers from passing their costs onto South Carolina families, end special tax breaks for data centers, and cut red tape standing in the way of new energy infrastructure that can help bring costs down.”

“She outlined her plans to take on insurance companies and Big Pharma, protect rural hospitals, suspend gas and diesel taxes, and stop data centers from passing their costs onto families.”

“I'll push for federal standards that make sure large tech and AI companies pay their fair share for the water, power, and utilities they consume, rather than shifting those costs onto local ratepayers.”

“We’re fighting to require data centers to pay the full cost of their utilities so your bills don’t go up.”

“Pay their own way and supply their own energy resources. Produce your own energy, don’t poison our water, and don’t jack up utility costs for local businesses and residents.”

“Regulating Data Centers to guarantee they pay their fair share through binding agreements that protect residents from utility rate hikes and harmful impacts to our water supply”

“Make sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and prevent costs from being passed on to consumers.”

“Roy will work to make sure that data centers pay the full cost of the power they use without passing it on to you, and he’d ban utility companies from disconnecting power during dangerous heat or cold. Roy’s plan would lower energy costs by modernizing our energy grid and encouraging the tech companies to build their own energy sources.”

“Roy Cooper believes that data centers should pay the full cost of the energy they use, and prevent those costs from being passed on to locals.”

“Roy will work to lower utility bills by ensuring that corporations – not you – pay for energy used, including making sure data centers pay the full cost of all the power they use and preventing that cost from being passed on to families.”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“Hold data centers accountable for paying for their own water and utility expenses.”

“Providing their own power: Require any new data centers to construct enough new energy capacity to generate as much as power they’ll use so that all of us aren’t left paying even more for power to subsidize their product.”

“Massive tech companies shouldn’t be allowed to come in and build loud, sprawling data centers that drain our water and raise utility costs. I’ll always stand up for working Texans, and make sure we aren’t stuck paying the bill for these out of state tech companies.”

“I'll push for federal standards that make sure large tech and AI companies pay their fair share for the water, power, and utilities they consume, rather than shifting those costs onto local ratepayers.”

“Families are already paying more for electricity, and they shouldn’t be left footing the bill while massive corporations profit. We need common-sense rules for where and how data centers are built so local communities aren’t stuck with higher utility costs or greater environmental risks.”

“If I’m elected to Congress, I’ll work to make sure data centers are held to clear national standards that ensure families are protected from increased utility bills, protect our drinking water, strengthen our electric grid, and put local communities ahead of corporate interests.”

“Regulating Data Centers to guarantee they pay their fair share through binding agreements that protect residents from utility rate hikes and harmful impacts to our water supply”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“This cannot continue to be a race to the bottom as the richest people in society make robots that could ultimately end humanity, as they’re now talking about, while the rest of us have to deal with these hulking data centers in our backyard raising our utility rates and destroying our water. We can do better, it means regulation, and we needed that regulation yesterday, so the best we can do is tomorrow.”

“Data centers are among the most direct impacts of new technologies in the lives of everyday Michiganders. I support comprehensive federal zoning guidelines and legislation that protect communities from their unintended consequences.”

“Toward that end, I created a leading edge policy proposal for “Terms of Engagement” for data centers that I intend to pass as federal law in the U.S. Senate.”

“Data Centers: We need strict federal requirements on the construction of any new data centers ensuring that they can only be built if they meet 3 strict criteria”

“Pause the buildout. Support a moratorium on new data center construction until there are enforceable federal standards in place”

“Require data centers to pay their fair share of electricity costs. Power usage by Data centers, driven by the rapid growth of AI, is growing rapidly throughout the United States, including rural states like Kansas. While these developments can provide economic benefits and jobs to areas that need them, we need to ensure that the companies behind them cover their costs instead of burdening ratepayers and earn the support of the towns and counties they move into. Republicans and Democrats agree on this. But where some support voluntary pledges, Adam would propose binding rules and legislation.”

“Jake called for a federal pause until the basic standards from his plan on data centers are guaranteed: protecting natural resources, not passing energy costs off to local taxpayers, ensuring economic gains stay in local communities, and banning secret deals and NDAs.”

“I support a moratorium on data centers until we know that Southern Minnesota is getting a fair deal. This means no new data centers in our communities unless they ensure that our electrical bills don’t go up, that our land and resources are protected, that the economic gains are realized here in southern Minnesota, and that there is an open process with no secrets around these projects. Out of state tech giants should not be taking advantage of our communities to make massive profits for their investors and executives. And if they can’t meet these rules, we shouldn’t be building them.”

“In order to safeguard our future, we must pass a moratorium on the building of any more AI data centers until we secure federal regulations to protect labor, the environment, and our privacy.”

“Micah is the only candidate for Congress to co-sponsor legislation to impose a moratorium on new data centers in New York, as well as legislation to ensure that data centers do not negatively impact surrounding communities.”

“Pay their own way and supply their own energy resources. Produce your own energy, don’t poison our water, and don’t jack up utility costs for local businesses and residents.”

“We have to ensure data center companies pay their fair share, protect residents from rate hikes, ensure grid reliability, protect water resources and our environment, and protect nearby homes from excessive noise pollution, while making sure local residents’ voices are heard and listened to.”

“Families are already paying more for electricity, and they shouldn’t be left footing the bill while massive corporations profit. We need common-sense rules for where and how data centers are built so local communities aren’t stuck with higher utility costs or greater environmental risks.”

“If I’m elected to Congress, I’ll work to make sure data centers are held to clear national standards that ensure families are protected from increased utility bills, protect our drinking water, strengthen our electric grid, and put local communities ahead of corporate interests.”

“Regulating Data Centers to guarantee they pay their fair share through binding agreements that protect residents from utility rate hikes and harmful impacts to our water supply”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“I believe AI has real potential to improve lives – but it also comes with real risks and shouldn’t involve giving Big Tech a blank check. AI should work for all of us, not just for the companies building it. And as AI companies make billions, that prosperity has to be shared with the local communities without harming the community’s health or environment, or they should not be allowed in.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“Massive tech companies shouldn’t be allowed to come in and build loud, sprawling data centers that drain our water and raise utility costs. I’ll always stand up for working Texans, and make sure we aren’t stuck paying the bill for these out of state tech companies.”

“Protect public health. Restrict new diesel backup generators and require public health review before siting”

“Any data center proposal must take adequate steps to protect our farmland, water, air, and natural resources.”

“Jake called for a federal pause until the basic standards from his plan on data centers are guaranteed: protecting natural resources, not passing energy costs off to local taxpayers, ensuring economic gains stay in local communities, and banning secret deals and NDAs.”

“I support a moratorium on data centers until we know that Southern Minnesota is getting a fair deal. This means no new data centers in our communities unless they ensure that our electrical bills don’t go up, that our land and resources are protected, that the economic gains are realized here in southern Minnesota, and that there is an open process with no secrets around these projects. Out of state tech giants should not be taking advantage of our communities to make massive profits for their investors and executives. And if they can’t meet these rules, we shouldn’t be building them.”

“Water deserves particular protection. Southern Minnesota’s groundwater, rivers, farms, fishing, and communities are too important to gamble with.”

“Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to assess the potential dangers of AI, prevent higher utility costs, and protect our water.”

“I will fight to protect El Paso County from data centers raising our utility costs and using up our water.”

“Jessica Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to protect our water and utility bills.”

“In order to safeguard our future, we must pass a moratorium on the building of any more AI data centers until we secure federal regulations to protect labor, the environment, and our privacy.”

“Arizona can welcome innovation and economic growth without sacrificing the water, power and neighborhoods Arizona families depend on.”

“So I offered a modest, not-so-tongue-in-cheek proposal: start with Washington, D.C. Empty out the IRS and Department of Education buildings. Repurpose that space for data centers. Reduce the size of the federal government while we are at it, and leave Arizona’s water, power and neighborhoods alone.”

“Andrews has visited a nearly $3 billion data center project site in Spartanburg, met with residents in Aiken concerned about rising power bills, and stood alongside residents in Walterboro, where she launched DataCenterDarline.com and called for greater local control over data center developments and a two-year moratorium.”

“Today, Dr. Annie Andrews joined community members in Walterboro to call for greater local control over data center development and highlight Darline Graham’s outspoken support for the industry.”

“The comprehensive proposal lays out a four-pronged offensive to ease the financial strain on working families: expanding housing accessibility, strengthening child care infrastructure to support working parents, slashing energy and grocery bills at the checkout line, and equipping local communities with the regulatory firepower to push back against unchecked corporate data center encroachment.”

““Data Center Darline”: Pro-AI interests have spent more than $1 million backing Graham while Andrews fights for local control and lower bills.”

“Support responsible technology infrastructure. Support responsible investment in data centers and advanced technology infrastructure that creates jobs and economic growth while ensuring companies pay their fair share, use renewable energy, and incorporate community input in development decisions.”

“In Congress, I'll defend the authority of cities and states to set their own rules on data center development, including the ability to say no.”

“Protect local control over the data center industry.”

“The federal government should never take the power to decide where a data center gets built out of the hands of the residents who have to live near them. I oppose all legislation that hampers local control, like the ten-year ban on state AI regulation Ryan Mackenzie voted for in the One Big Beautiful Bill.”

“I'm grateful Governor Shapiro is taking steps like his recent executive order to protect regular Pennsylvanians and allow communities to veto data center proposals in their backyard. We must pass national legislation that makes these protections federal law, and in Congress, that is what I'll fight for.”

“Ohioans shouldn’t be forced to subsidize these costs and Ohioans – not Jon Husted and his billionaire friends – should get to decide if data centers are built in their community.”

“We have to ensure data center companies pay their fair share, protect residents from rate hikes, ensure grid reliability, protect water resources and our environment, and protect nearby homes from excessive noise pollution, while making sure local residents’ voices are heard and listened to.”

“He also believes that local communities should be fully involved in any decision made about potential data centers in their neighborhoods.”

“All across Kentucky, we’re seeing backlash against data centers and localities like Lexington are passing data center moratoriums; meanwhile big tech is bribing the federal government to pass laws banning states from regulating data centers altogether while they contribute millions to fund Trump’s inauguration – we need local control.”

“Right now, data centers are being built without enough community input or environmental oversight, and they’re exhausting our power grid in ways that drive up energy bills for working families. Some are also polluting clean air and water and destroying fertile farmland. That’s not progress – that’s passing the costs of corporate expansion onto the rest of us. If a community doesn’t want a data center in their backyard, they should not be forced to have one, and state, local, and county leaders should be responsive to their community’s desires. The first job of any elected official is to listen.”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“In January, we released a Data Center Terms of Engagement platform because communities have the right to know and control what’s being built, who benefits, and what they get in return.”

“Local control. Local governments must retain the authority to say no to a proposed data center”

“Andrews has visited a nearly $3 billion data center project site in Spartanburg, met with residents in Aiken concerned about rising power bills, and stood alongside residents in Walterboro, where she launched DataCenterDarline.com and called for greater local control over data center developments and a two-year moratorium.”

“Before that, Andrews brought her Gas, Grits & Groceries Affordability Tour to Aiken, where she called for a two-year moratorium, an end to data center tax breaks, and legislation to keep data center costs off families’ power bills.”

“Issue a federal moratorium on AI data centers to ensure the technology benefits workers, not just tech oligarchs”

“Tonight, the Orangetown Planning Board is considering whether to approve another data center on the shores of Lake Tappan. I urge the Planning Board to reject this proposal until the proper assessments have been conducted to understand the impacts on our communities.”

“Protect our communities from unchecked hyperscale data centers that raise utility rates by moratorium on new development and ending tax breaks.”

“Pause Frontier AI Now: There’s no greater marker of how broken our political system is than how this has somehow not happened yet. Freeze the training and release of the most powerful AI systems until real safety rules and enforcement exists. Independent scientists must certify safety before the pause lifts, and new AI data centers wait too.”

“Big AI is driving up our electric bills while buying influence in Washington. Angela supports a moratorium on new data center construction until there are real federal protections for workers, ratepayers, and communities, not more blank checks for Silicon Valley.”

“Nationally, data centers have added an estimated $23 billion to electric bills this year. Angela supports a national moratorium on new data center construction until Congress passes real protections for workers, ratepayers, and communities.”

“Pause the buildout. Support a moratorium on new data center construction until there are enforceable federal standards in place”

“That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won’t be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.”

“Jake called for a federal pause until the basic standards from his plan on data centers are guaranteed: protecting natural resources, not passing energy costs off to local taxpayers, ensuring economic gains stay in local communities, and banning secret deals and NDAs.”

“I support a moratorium on data centers until we know that Southern Minnesota is getting a fair deal. This means no new data centers in our communities unless they ensure that our electrical bills don’t go up, that our land and resources are protected, that the economic gains are realized here in southern Minnesota, and that there is an open process with no secrets around these projects. Out of state tech giants should not be taking advantage of our communities to make massive profits for their investors and executives. And if they can’t meet these rules, we shouldn’t be building them.”

“As our representative, I will stand up for our families, farmers, and communities and demand a moratorium on data center construction until these conditions are met.”

“And unlike our current congressman who has supported data centers in southern Minnesota, I support a moratorium on data centers until key protections are guaranteed.”

“Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to assess the potential dangers of AI, prevent higher utility costs, and protect our water.”

“Local communities should decide if data centers are put in their backyards, and I support a moratorium/pause on data centers.”

“Jessica Killin supports a local moratorium on data centers to protect our water and utility bills.”

“In order to safeguard our future, we must pass a moratorium on the building of any more AI data centers until we secure federal regulations to protect labor, the environment, and our privacy.”

“Tonight, the Orangetown Planning Board is considering whether to approve another data center on the shores of Lake Tappan. I urge the Planning Board to reject this proposal until the proper assessments have been conducted to understand the impacts on our communities.”

“In Congress, I’ll push for legislation that requires transparency and local input in data center siting decisions, holds companies accountable for their environmental impact, and makes sure Big Tech can’t offload rising energy costs onto Kentucky families.”

“In January, we released a Data Center Terms of Engagement platform because communities have the right to know and control what’s being built, who benefits, and what they get in return.”

“Transparency. Require every facility to publicly and continuously disclose its water and energy consumption”

“Community benefits with teeth. Enforceable agreements for local hiring, wage floors, funded training, and annual public reporting on energy, water, and emissions”

“Protect public health. Restrict new diesel backup generators and require public health review before siting”

“That’s why I’m calling for a moratorium on new data center development in our community. Before we approve another data center, we need to know that energy costs won’t be passed on to ratepayers, how much water and electricity it will consume, and how many long-term local jobs it will actually create.”

“Jake called for a federal pause until the basic standards from his plan on data centers are guaranteed: protecting natural resources, not passing energy costs off to local taxpayers, ensuring economic gains stay in local communities, and banning secret deals and NDAs.”

“I support a moratorium on data centers until we know that Southern Minnesota is getting a fair deal. This means no new data centers in our communities unless they ensure that our electrical bills don’t go up, that our land and resources are protected, that the economic gains are realized here in southern Minnesota, and that there is an open process with no secrets around these projects. Out of state tech giants should not be taking advantage of our communities to make massive profits for their investors and executives. And if they can’t meet these rules, we shouldn’t be building them.”

“Local officials should not be bound by nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that keep residents in the dark about data center plans. Companies need to make legally binding disclosures about what exactly they are going to build, what electricity and water they will use, and what impacts it will have on our water, air, and way of life.”

“And there needs to be a deliberative and open process before any project moves forward, so that the residents who will be affected have time to see the facts, ask questions, and make their voices heard. That includes if and when tribal lands are being implicated.”

“A billion-dollar project should not depend on secrecy to get approved. If it’s a good deal, companies should be willing to make an honest case to the public.”

“This isn’t intended to be anti-tech, but rather to make sure that innovation actually serves the people of southern Minnesota. If tech companies want to build data centers here, they can negotiate publicly and in good faith. They can create good jobs for construction and operation. They can pay their fair share of taxes. And they can account for their own costs, from electricity to water demands. If not? No deal, no data center.”

“That does not mean every data center is bad for Arizona. It means no project should receive automatic approval simply because a large technology company promises investment.”

“I’ll ensure that if data centers want to operate in Minnesota, they pay their full costs. No taxpayer dollars should go to the world’s richest corporations. No draining our aquifers. Transparent, public decision-making – not secret NDA deals. And if we’re going to build them, they must be powered by clean energy and meet our environmental standards.”

“That’s why I’ll fight for a national data center NDA ban, moratoriums on building data centers to let local and state governments assess the real costs without being rolled by mega-corporations bullying them, and serious environmental protections that safeguard our neighborhoods and peaceful communities.”

“Organizations must also be required to disclose pertinent information as it relates to data centers, their environment and community impact, and job opportunities before being allowed to open and operate in communities.”

“Hold data centers accountable and stop them from jacking up our utility bills: End sweetheart tax deals for big tech companies, guarantee large energy users like data centers fund the infrastructure improvements they need rather than passing those costs on to consumers, require new data centers to use a closed-loop system to reduce water consumption and pollution, set minimum federal requirements for new data center projects to protect our grid, environment, and jobs and ensure transparency, and empower local communities to decide whether they want a data center in their town.”

“Rein in Data Center Development”

“I’ve spent a lot of time listening to data center developers trying to explain why they should build here. In the rooms I’ve been in and in the projects I’ve seen, there is no project anywhere in NEPA that should move forward.”

“Massive tech companies shouldn’t be allowed to come in and build loud, sprawling data centers that drain our water and raise utility costs. I’ll always stand up for working Texans, and make sure we aren’t stuck paying the bill for these out of state tech companies.”

“Put a Stop to Data Center Overdevelopment”

“I don’t take any corporate PAC money, so I can actually go to Washington and fight to stop these data centers in their tracks. I won’t let some career politicians and tech billionaires sell out our communities and destroy our way of life.”

“I believe we need to slow down data centers.”

“No Hyperscale Data Centers”

“And he will work to stop data centers from being built in our district, unlike his opponent who wants to build them here.”

“Claire will fight to rein in this unchecked expansion, and to reimagine renewable-powered computing that serves public interest applications — like research — and is accountable to working people.”

“Before that, Andrews brought her Gas, Grits & Groceries Affordability Tour to Aiken, where she called for a two-year moratorium, an end to data center tax breaks, and legislation to keep data center costs off families’ power bills.”

“Andrews’ plan would also stop data centers from passing their costs onto South Carolina families, end special tax breaks for data centers, and cut red tape standing in the way of new energy infrastructure that can help bring costs down.”

“End special tax breaks for data centers, companies that ship jobs overseas, private equity firms, and hedge funds.”

“Protect our communities from unchecked hyperscale data centers that raise utility rates by moratorium on new development and ending tax breaks.”

“No rewarding polluters. No tax abatements for data centers sited in communities already carrying the worst pollution burdens”

“We also need to ensure that the economic profits from these massive technology investments are realized here in southern Minnesota. This means no taxpayer giveaways for data centers. Trillion dollar tech companies can afford to pay their fair share of state and local taxes, not get billions of dollars in special loopholes and tax breaks just to incentivize them to come here.”

“Reevaluate our tax base and get rid of tax breaks for data centers, corporations, and billionaires”

“I’ll ensure that if data centers want to operate in Minnesota, they pay their full costs. No taxpayer dollars should go to the world’s richest corporations. No draining our aquifers. Transparent, public decision-making – not secret NDA deals. And if we’re going to build them, they must be powered by clean energy and meet our environmental standards.”

“Data centers don't get special tax breaks. Max Miller voted for a tax break for data centers in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. I would have opposed that.”

“Hold data centers accountable and stop them from jacking up our utility bills: End sweetheart tax deals for big tech companies, guarantee large energy users like data centers fund the infrastructure improvements they need rather than passing those costs on to consumers, require new data centers to use a closed-loop system to reduce water consumption and pollution, set minimum federal requirements for new data center projects to protect our grid, environment, and jobs and ensure transparency, and empower local communities to decide whether they want a data center in their town.”

“Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act which places a responsible pause on new data center construction while establishing strict environmental protections, banning corporate subsidies, empowering local community oversight, and mandating strong union labor standards.”

“I believe AI has real potential to improve lives – but it also comes with real risks and shouldn’t involve giving Big Tech a blank check. AI should work for all of us, not just for the companies building it. And as AI companies make billions, that prosperity has to be shared with the local communities without harming the community’s health or environment, or they should not be allowed in.”

“In January, Abdul released his “Terms of Engagement” for data center construction to address another major aspect of AI’s rapid expansion and a point of contention in communities across Michigan. The policy would put conditions on construction, including local job guarantees from the corporations who fund them, stringent energy regulations that ensure utility companies can’t hike rates for Michiganders, and environmental protections that stop corporate polluters in their tracks.”

“Community benefits with teeth. Enforceable agreements for local hiring, wage floors, funded training, and annual public reporting on energy, water, and emissions”

“Jake called for a federal pause until the basic standards from his plan on data centers are guaranteed: protecting natural resources, not passing energy costs off to local taxpayers, ensuring economic gains stay in local communities, and banning secret deals and NDAs.”

“I support a moratorium on data centers until we know that Southern Minnesota is getting a fair deal. This means no new data centers in our communities unless they ensure that our electrical bills don’t go up, that our land and resources are protected, that the economic gains are realized here in southern Minnesota, and that there is an open process with no secrets around these projects. Out of state tech giants should not be taking advantage of our communities to make massive profits for their investors and executives. And if they can’t meet these rules, we shouldn’t be building them.”

“If data centers are going to be built here, our local workers doing the work should share in the benefits.”

“Before any ground is broken, we should ensure that data center construction will lead to good-paying union jobs with safe working conditions for local Minnesotans.”

“We also need to ensure that the economic profits from these massive technology investments are realized here in southern Minnesota. This means no taxpayer giveaways for data centers. Trillion dollar tech companies can afford to pay their fair share of state and local taxes, not get billions of dollars in special loopholes and tax breaks just to incentivize them to come here.”

“This isn’t intended to be anti-tech, but rather to make sure that innovation actually serves the people of southern Minnesota. If tech companies want to build data centers here, they can negotiate publicly and in good faith. They can create good jobs for construction and operation. They can pay their fair share of taxes. And they can account for their own costs, from electricity to water demands. If not? No deal, no data center.”

“Data centers take our water and electricity and don't give anything back. Everyone deserves a community with clean air, clean water, and good public schools. Development should protect our water, strengthen the electric grid, create good local jobs, and earn the community’s trust.”

“While prioritizing working people, data centers should provide ample job training for local workers, rather than outsourcing jobs and leaving our communities out of the fold.”

“Hold data centers accountable and stop them from jacking up our utility bills: End sweetheart tax deals for big tech companies, guarantee large energy users like data centers fund the infrastructure improvements they need rather than passing those costs on to consumers, require new data centers to use a closed-loop system to reduce water consumption and pollution, set minimum federal requirements for new data center projects to protect our grid, environment, and jobs and ensure transparency, and empower local communities to decide whether they want a data center in their town.”

“Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act which places a responsible pause on new data center construction while establishing strict environmental protections, banning corporate subsidies, empowering local community oversight, and mandating strong union labor standards.”

“Support responsible technology infrastructure. Support responsible investment in data centers and advanced technology infrastructure that creates jobs and economic growth while ensuring companies pay their fair share, use renewable energy, and incorporate community input in development decisions.”

“I’ll ensure that if data centers want to operate in Minnesota, they pay their full costs. No taxpayer dollars should go to the world’s richest corporations. No draining our aquifers. Transparent, public decision-making – not secret NDA deals. And if we’re going to build them, they must be powered by clean energy and meet our environmental standards.”

“Claire will fight to rein in this unchecked expansion, and to reimagine renewable-powered computing that serves public interest applications — like research — and is accountable to working people.”

“Streamlined approvals for data centers powered by clean energy, such as through microgrids.”

“Support AI data centers and advanced manufacturing that depend on affordable, nonstop power”

“Support responsible technology infrastructure. Support responsible investment in data centers and advanced technology infrastructure that creates jobs and economic growth while ensuring companies pay their fair share, use renewable energy, and incorporate community input in development decisions.”

“Streamlined approvals for data centers powered by clean energy, such as through microgrids.”

“We have to ensure data center companies pay their fair share, protect residents from rate hikes, ensure grid reliability, protect water resources and our environment, and protect nearby homes from excessive noise pollution, while making sure local residents’ voices are heard and listened to.”

“If I’m elected to Congress, I’ll work to make sure data centers are held to clear national standards that ensure families are protected from increased utility bills, protect our drinking water, strengthen our electric grid, and put local communities ahead of corporate interests.”

“Data centers take our water and electricity and don't give anything back. Everyone deserves a community with clean air, clean water, and good public schools. Development should protect our water, strengthen the electric grid, create good local jobs, and earn the community’s trust.”

“Hold data centers accountable and stop them from jacking up our utility bills: End sweetheart tax deals for big tech companies, guarantee large energy users like data centers fund the infrastructure improvements they need rather than passing those costs on to consumers, require new data centers to use a closed-loop system to reduce water consumption and pollution, set minimum federal requirements for new data center projects to protect our grid, environment, and jobs and ensure transparency, and empower local communities to decide whether they want a data center in their town.”

“Utility bills continue to rise, and the spread of new data centers threaten to push prices even higher.”

“There is nothing inherently wrong with data centers. There is everything wrong with a “damn the community” approach to building them that neither protects nor benefits everyday Mainers.”