Already 25 data center cancellations and postponements this month, expecting to see a 100+ month towards midterms (excludes local/county moratoriums) pic.twitter.com/ftpCQDA1UP
— Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) January 18, 2026
Here are a few recent data center postponements from early January 2026 reports:
– Microsoft project in Lowell Township, MI: Paused for community input on energy and water concerns.
– Mortenson project in Hermantown, MN: On hold pending environmental review.
– Proposal in Matthews, NC: Pulled from agenda after opposition.
Full lists are scarce; totals vary across sources like Data Center Watch.