DCProximity: Data Centers

Data centers are being built across the country at record speed — and the people who live nearby are usually the last to know what that means for them. DCProximity explains it, in plain English. Look up a major U.S. data center and see how it actually affects the place you call home — no jargon, no investor-speak, no spin. Just a clear picture of what's happening in your community. WHAT YOU'LL SEE FOR EACH DATA CENTER - Water: How many gallons it uses each day, where that water comes from, and whether your area is already in drought. - Power & Your Bill: How much electricity it draws, how that compares to thousands of homes, and how local rates have moved as utilities expand the grid to feed it. - Wildlife & Land: Acres of forest, wetland, or farmland developed, plus light pollution, noise, and effects on local wildlife. - Quality of Life: The themes neighbors raise most often — noise, traffic, jobs, and being left out of the decision. - Cost of Living: How nearby home prices and rents have shifted, so you can see who benefits and who gets priced out. Every data point has a "Why does this matter?" explainer that breaks the science and economics down for regular people. HONEST ABOUT OUR DATA We don't pretend to know everything. Figures backed by official sources — utility filings, company disclosures, public records — are clearly marked VERIFIED, with the sources linked so you can check them yourself. Estimated figures are marked ILLUSTRATIVE. You always know which is which. SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Live near one of these sites? Add your perspective as a homeowner, renter, worker, or visitor — and help your neighbors understand what the headlines leave out. WHO IT'S FOR - Residents of towns where a data center is proposed, under construction, or already running - People watching their water restrictions tighten or their electric bill climb - Anyone heading to a town hall or zoning hearing who wants the facts No account. No subscription. No ads. Just information.