What Do People Know About Data Centers?
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Public First
- Sponsor
- Politico / E&E News
- Sponsor Category
- Media
- Field Dates
- Jan 5, 2026 – Jan 18, 2026
- Published
- Jan 28, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=2,000
- Mode
- online
- Population
- U.S. adults
Questions (4)
Q1. Would you support or oppose a new data center being built in your area?
Support/OpposeZoningCommunity Impact
Support37%
Oppose28%
Unsure28%
Don't know enough7%
Q2. Would you still support data center construction if it increased your monthly energy bill by $10?
TradeoffElectricity CostsCommunity Impact
Yes, still support52%
No, would oppose48%
Q3. Would you still support data center construction if it increased your monthly energy bill by $25?
TradeoffElectricity CostsCommunity Impact
Yes, still support39%
No, would oppose61%
Q4. Do you believe data centers will become a campaign issue in your area within the next 5 years?
AwarenessCommunity Impact
Yes48%
No32%
Unsure20%