The impact and the pushback against data centers
From Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins by WFAE
May 7, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of data centers on the community and the political pushback against their expansion.
On the next Charlotte Talks, everyone is talking about data centers — and so are we. We look at the latest: what impact they might have on our city and surrounding areas, why this region makes for a desirable location, and the community objections. Politicians at all levels have also been weighing in, with some calling for a moratorium on data centers. We’ll hear about all of this — and how their spread could impact your power bill.
People in this episode
Host: Mike Collins
Topics covered
- data centers
- community objections
- political response
- economic impact
- energy costs
Keywords
- data centers
- Charlotte
- community impact
- politics
- energy bills
- moratorium
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WFAE
Places: Charlotte, this region, our city, surrounding areas
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