Leaders Pivoting on Data Centers Require More Than Roads, Water, and Power Promises

Commitment prior to permitting: Binding community and grid compacts must precede site approvals.

Proportionality: Infrastructure and community asks must scale directly with peak megawatt demand.

Enforceable security: Pledges must be backed by letters of credit, escrow reserves, or parent-company guarantees.

Statewide baseline floors: Establish statewide statutory floors to prevent developers from regulatory arbitrage across county lines.