Aligning Data Centers with Sustainability Goals: Local Government Playbook

July 2026

By: Great Plains Institute

https://betterenergy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-GPI-and-EAJK-Playbook-on-Data-Centers-Final.pdf
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Data Centers

This guide discusses the impacts associated with data centers and provides recommendations and strategies for mitigation. It explains the role of local governments in the data center development process and highlights important considerations. The guide provides an overview of tools local governments can utilize, including zoning and comprehensive plans, community benefit agreements, impact studies, and external partnerships. It includes a list of partners, examples, and resource links for each discussed tool and a development review checklist at the end.