North Carolina Views on Data Centers and Energy Policy

Reviewed

North Carolina

Study Details

Pollster
Elon University Poll
Sponsor
NC Policy Watch
Sponsor Category
Advocacy
Field Dates
Nov 5, 2025 – Nov 12, 2025
Published
Dec 1, 2025
Geography
North Carolina
Sample Size
n=1,200
Margin of Error
+/- 2.8%
Mode
online/phone
Population
North Carolina adults

Questions (2)

Q1. Should data centers be required to pay their fair share of electricity costs?

Support/OpposeElectricity CostsRegulation
Yes74%
No14%
Unsure12%

Q2. Are you concerned data centers could raise your electric bill?

ConcernElectricity Costs
Very concerned45%
Somewhat concerned30%
Not concerned25%