May 2, 2026
Power the future sends letter to lawmakers over data
Power the Future, a pro-energy group, is asking Rep. Comer and Sen. Paul to probe nonprofit funding it alleges is fueling anti-data center campaigns across 24 states.
TL;DR
- Power the Future is urging Congress to investigate funding for anti-data center campaigns.
- The group suspects a coordinated effort by wealthy donors and potentially foreign entities.
- Environmental nonprofits like the Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch have received millions and oppose data center expansion.
- Power the Future argues that data centers are crucial for U.S. economic and national security, enabling competitiveness with foreign powers.
- The group identified 188 local opposition groups in 24 states against data center expansion.