Utility Heartbeat: Perceptions of the Impact of Data Center Growth
How Are Customers Feeling About the Boom in Data Centers?
As data centers continue to expand across the U.S., understanding how everyday energy customers perceive this growth is more important than ever for utility leaders. Our Q1 2026 Utility Heartbeat report captures the voices of consumers from across the US, revealing their awareness, concerns, and expectations around data center development and its impact on their communities.
This report covers:
- Insights into consumer awareness of data center expansion
- Customer perceptions of the benefits and challenges data centers bring to local communities
- Attitudes toward the impact of data centers on energy use and reliability
- What utilities need to know to engage more effectively with their customers on this topic
