# US data centers use enough electricity to power upwards of 16 million homes annually – the statistics on why opposition groups are pushing for People Over Profit

> So far in 2026, almost half of all planned data centers in the US have been delayed or cancelled, with the barriers ranging from chip shortages to insufficient energy infrastructure.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/us-data-centers-use-enough-electricity-to-power-upwards-of-16-million-homes-annually-the-statistics-on-why-opposition-groups-are-pushing-for-people-over-profit?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a090d4ebc3ce1b21a4a0772)
- **Published:** 2026-05-17
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #data #opposition #centers #groups #people #annually #electricity #enough
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