Research on AI Data Centers, Costs, and Pollution
ReviewedNational
Study Details
- Pollster
- Blue Rose Research
- Sponsor
- Climate Power
- Sponsor Category
- Advocacy
- Field Dates
- Jan 30, 2026 – Feb 3, 2026
- Published
- Feb 10, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Sample Size
- n=5,428
- Margin of Error
- +/- 1.3%
- Mode
- online
- Population
- U.S. adults
Questions (6)
Q1. Have you heard about data center construction happening nationally?
AwarenessCommunity Impact
Yes67%
No33%
Q2. Do you support or oppose data center construction near residential areas?
Support/OpposeZoningCommunity Impact
Support16%
Oppose52%
Unsure32%
Q3. Do the burdens or benefits of data centers outweigh the other?
TradeoffEconomic ImpactCommunity Impact
Burdens outweigh benefits48%
Benefits outweigh burdens22%
Unsure30%
Q4. Would you support data centers powered by clean energy?
Support/OpposeEnergyEnvironment
Support (net)55%
Oppose (net)30%
Unsure15%
Q5. Would you support data centers powered by fossil fuels?
Support/OpposeEnergyEnvironment
Support (net)30%
Oppose (net)46%
Unsure24%
Q6. Do you believe data centers will be built regardless of local input?
ConcernCommunity ImpactRegulation
Yes55%
No25%
Unsure20%