Local governments' energy laws slow digital infrastructure expansion

Local governments increasingly adopt energy regulations labeled 'None-of-the-Above' that restrict data center expansion.

Local governments are increasingly adopting energy regulations labeled 'None-of-the-Above' that restrict data center expansion. This friction raises barriers to energy access for digital infrastructure, potentially limiting free knowledge and connection services. The effect is a direct constraint on the energy availability needed for digital services—meaning more energy access barriers for the systems that power knowledge and connection. The source describes only this heatmap-level signal; detailed mechanics remain with the original reporting.

Source: Heatmap