The Truth About Data Centers: Why Conversation Is Happening Now

DataBank has published a multi-part series and eBook, “The Truth About Data Centers,” to address misinformation and explain the real impacts of data centers on communities and infrastructure.

• Main announcement:DataBank released an eBook and multi-part series to separate fact from misinformation, citing recent policy actions including Maine’s statewide moratorium, Denver’s ban, at least 12 other states with bills under consideration, and more than 100 cities and counties that have taken similar action. The series is framed as part of DataBank’s engagement with communities where it operates and links to the eBook and DataBank Digest.
• Background and supporting details: The article ties demand to AI growth (e.g., Generative AI 53% population adoption within three years; firm-level AI adoption rose from 8.7% in 2023 to >20% in 2025; work-related generative AI adoption grew 31% in a single year; worker access to AI rose 50% in 2025) and notes infrastructure concerns (impacts on power grids and water supplies), asserts modern closed-loop cooling greatly reduces water use, and states generator testing typically amounts to about 30 minutes per month.