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Data & Research

Comprehensive documentation of America's AI infrastructure buildout

Database Overview Snapshot August 24, 2026
$2.58T
Recorded Investment
1,048
Projects
361.4 GW
Recorded Capacity
50
States

Methodology

Primary Sources

Company announcements, regulatory filings, utility commission records, and verified news reports.

Verification

All data cross-referenced across multiple independent sources before inclusion.

Updates

Ongoing updates as new projects are announced and existing projects progress.

Limitations

Announced ≠ built. Investment figures are announced totals; actual amounts may differ.

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How to Cite This DatabaseCC BY 4.0

Bommarito, Jillian and Bommarito, Michael James, Data Center Policy across the 50 States: A Survey of Incentives, Land Use, and Energy Regulation (June 18, 2026). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=6964278 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6964278

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