A Primer for Local Governments: Understanding Data Centers

August 2025

By: AAAS EPI Center, National League of Cities

https://www.aaas.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/Data%20Center%20Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Aug2025.pdf
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Data Centers

This briefing paper provides an overview of what data centers are and how local governments should plan for them. It discusses the different types of data centers, their features, increasing demand, and the potential community impacts.