Mapping the Impact of AI Data Centers

Explore the ESG footprint of AI data centers across the U.S. from energy consumption to community impact.

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What You'll Discover

Energy Consumption

Track power usage, renewable energy adoption, and carbon emissions across facilities.

Water Usage

Monitor water consumption and cooling system impacts on local water resources.

Community Impact

Understand economic benefits, job creation, and infrastructure demands on local communities.

Environmental Footprint

Assess land use, waste generation, and overall environmental sustainability metrics.

Why This Matters

As AI and cloud computing expand, data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing energy consumers. Understanding their environmental, social, and governance impacts is crucial for:

Impact Categories

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Environmental

Carbon emissions, water usage, land use, renewable energy adoption.

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Social

Job creation, community investment, infrastructure demands, local economy.

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Governance

Transparency, regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement.

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Local Impact

Community resources, housing, traffic, utilities, regional development.

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Who Can Use This

Researchers & Academics

Access comprehensive data for studies on infrastructure, sustainability, and technology impacts.

Policymakers

Make informed decisions about zoning, regulations, and infrastructure investments.

Community Advocates

Understand local impacts and engage in informed discussions with stakeholders.

Industry Professionals

Benchmark ESG performance and identify best practices across the sector.

Our Methodology

Our data is compiled from publicly available sources including regulatory filings, industry reports, and government databases. We continuously update our dataset to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Discover data center impacts across the United States.