Data Center Boom Continues, But New Risks Are Emerging

About this episode

Taylor St. Germain discusses the ongoing growth of US data center construction and the emerging risks that could impact the industry.

This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist and Speaker Taylor St. Germain examines the rapid growth of US data center construction and why the industry remains a key economic bright spot. While forecasts call for continued expansion through 2028, new challenges surrounding energy infrastructure, electricity costs, and proposed legislation could reshape the outlook. Will data center growth continue at its current pace, or are early warning signs beginning to emerge? 🔗 Register here for our upcoming webinar "Winning US States for the 2030s" → https://hubs.ly/Q04dnhxM0 2025 Executive webinar, "Strategic Shifts for Resiliency in the 2030s Great Depression" → https://itrondemand.com/store/product/strategic-shifts-resiliency-2030s

People in this episode

Host: Taylor St. Germain

Topics covered

• data center construction
• economic growth
• energy infrastructure
• electricity costs
• legislation
• industry challenges

Keywords

• data center
• construction
• economic growth
• energy infrastructure
• electricity costs
• legislation
• risks

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Organizations: ITR Economics

Places: US

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