Power the future sends letter to lawmakers over data Power the Future has requested that Congress investigate potentially foreign-backed political campaigns that they believe are financially incentivizing nonprofit and local groups to oppose data center construction across the United States. The advocacy group argues that this opposition, often framed as grassroots environmentalism, is a coordinated effort by wealthy ideologues to block critical infrastructure. They contend that blocking data centers hinders U.S. competitiveness and national security, despite concerns raised by various groups about resource consumption and environmental impact.

• 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.