Public Backlash Against Data Centers Is Emerging. Here’s Our Plan.
Public pushback against data centers is rising—and not without reason. When massive mega and giga factories threaten to overwhelm local grids, or quietly shift infrastructure costs onto ratepayers, communities are right to demand better.
In New Jersey, electric rates jumped 20%, and lawmakers say hyperscale data centers are overloading infrastructure without covering the costs. NJ101.5
In Pennsylvania, grid operators say surging AI and data center demand is tipping the balance—leaving power supplies potentially short under extreme summer conditions. WESA
In Illinois, new legislation would require data centers to report energy and water use—aiming to uncover whether residents are unknowingly footing the bill for AI growth. Capitol News Illinois
QumulusAI: Built for the Long Term
At QumulusAI, we’re building for the long term: a more strategic, more nimble, and more measured approach to AI infrastructure. Our plans align with local capacity, not against it, and sustain real growth.
Right-sized for the region, not oversized for the headline: We build nimble, sub-50MW facilities designed to match local capacity—not overwhelm it.
Built with diverse, sustainable power—including behind-the-meter natural gas: Our model reduces grid stress, improves resiliency, and aligns with long-term environmental planning.
Live in months, not years: Our modular data centers deploy fast—without dragging down utilities or forcing costly upgrades on ratepayers.
In step with the communities we serve: We work directly with policymakers, utilities, and local leaders to align infrastructure growth with public interest—not just private demand.
Sustainable by design: Our energy-efficient clusters are optimized for AI workloads from day one—minimizing waste, maximizing performance, and staying accountable to the regions that host us.
The data center industry is at a crossroads. We can keep bulldozing through communities with oversized projects that privatize profits and socialize costs—or we can prove that AI infrastructure can actually strengthen the places that host it. The choice we make now will determine whether communities welcome the next wave of technology or fight it at every turn.