Bringing the Cloud

Back to Earth.

The Data Center Policy Institute is the independent bridge between technological growth and community stewardship. We resolve information asymmetry for a sustainable future.

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RESEARCH

We conduct independent, cross-disciplinary research with rigorous macro- and micro-level analysis across all sectors impacted by data center development.

SUPPORT

Our data, reports, and proprietary advocacy tools are available at no cost to citizens and governing bodies, ensuring comprehensive, informed understanding of every aspect of a proposed data center development.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We leverage our proprietary scoring and auditing framework to hold developers accountable and close the knowledge gap, empowering communities and local governments to secure better outcomes.

THE TOOL

Our proprietary 1-100 scoring system translates engineering specs into a high precision grade that boosts stakeholder confidence.

Adjacent Residential Impact

Water Usage Effectiveness
(WUE)

Energy Utilization & Grid Impact

Acoustic & Light Impact

Site & Land Use Suitability Review

Ecological Impact Evaluation

Downstream Economic Effects

Fiscal Revenue Assessment

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