With nearly $87 million spent on political advertising mentioning data centers, the industry’s growing community opposition is now taking center stage in the 2026 midterm elections. Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with Bisnow for its article, “Political Campaigns Have Spent $87M Making Data Centers A TV Villain,” examining how data center development has become a major political issue in races across the country. According to advertising analytics firm AdImpact, political campaigns and outside groups have […]
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Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Speaks with Financial Times’ Sustainable Views About Growing Data Center Opposition Ahead of Midterms
Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with the Financial Times’ Sustainable Views about how growing opposition to data center development is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the November midterm elections. In the article, “AI Boom Turns Energy Infrastructure Into US Election Issue,” Waitkunas discusses the bipartisan nature of community pushback, the growing political and financial risks facing developers, and why concerns about trust and transparency are increasingly overshadowing traditional issues such as electricity costs, […]
Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Joins NewsNation to Discuss Data Center Community Engagement and $10,000 Resident Offer
Adam Waitkunas recently joined NewsNation to discuss the growing community debate surrounding data center development, including a controversial proposal in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, where a developer has offered $10,000 to eligible households if its proposed data center project moves forward. The offer is part of a broader community benefits package that includes $45 million in direct household payments, $15 million for community programs and $105 million for township services. During the segment, Adam discussed why […]
Milldam Helps Peak+ Advance the Data Center Water Conversation in Facility Executive
At Milldam Public Relations, we help clients elevate their expertise through strategic thought leadership and media placement. We recently worked with our client Peak+ to develop and place a bylined article in Facility Executive examining one of the data center industry’s most closely watched issues: water use. In Beyond Binary: Data Center Water Use Isn’t All Or Nothing, Paul Heapy explores how emerging cooling technologies can significantly reduce water consumption while improving efficiency and optimizing […]
Bisnow Talks to Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas About The Bipartisan Opposition to Data Centers and The New Challenges for Developers
Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas was recently featured in Bisnow on the rise of bipartisan resistance to Data Center Development. As Adam noted, “untraditional alignments” are forming across the political spectrum, with local communities uniting around shared concerns such as water, diesel emissions, noise, and rural character. While the data center industry has long been accustomed to addressing regulatory hurdles and policy approvals, the current wave of opposition is being driven by something more difficult to navigate: […]
Adam Waitkunas Catches Up With Bisnow to Discuss DeKalb County’s Recent Data Center Moratorium
As metro Atlanta experiences a historic surge in data center construction, local governments are starting to push back. DeKalb County, the latest jurisdiction to act, has enacted a 100-day moratorium on new data center development, joining a growing list of Georgia counties—Bartow, Coweta, Douglas—and the City of Atlanta itself, which banned data centers along the Beltline. Bisnow recently caught up with Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas to provide expert insight on the implications of this trend. “DeKalb’s […]
Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas Talks to Bisnow About Increased Data Center Regulations
As state-level regulations targeting data centers accelerate across the U.S., the industry faces a new wave of political and legislative challenges. From rising energy costs in Georgia to environmental mandates in California, data centers are now firmly in the crosshairs of policymakers. Milldam’s Adam Waitkunas recently spoke with Bisnow’s Dan Rabb about the growing need for data center firms to strengthen their public affairs and government relations strategies. As more states introduce policies that could […]
Bisnow Features Stream Data Centers’ Mike Armstrong in 2025 Data Center Prediction’s Article
Mike Armstrong, Chief Strategy Officer at Stream Data Centers, weighed in with predictions in Bisnow’s latest article, “What’s Next For The AI Hype Cycle And The Data Center Boom? Industry Leaders Make 2025 Predictions.” From skyrocketing demand and power constraints to the shifting data center map, 2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year. Mike joins other data center leaders to forecast trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our industry. Is the AI boom here […]
Fierce Telecom Covers Hurricane Electric and Windstream Partnership to Meet Growing Demand for Fiber Connectivity
Windstream Wholesale is addressing rising demand for both lit and dark fiber networks, driven by the needs of hyperscalers and AI advancements. Earlier this month, Hurricane Electric and Windstream announced a lit-fiber deal, building a fiber spur to Hurricane Electric’s Fremont 2 data center. Check out the full article at Fierce Telecom
Telecom Ramblings Covers Hurricane Electric’s Network Expansion in Greece
Telecom Ramblings recently covered Hurricane’s Electric’s fourth network expansion in Greece. The new Point of Presence is located at Synapsecom SNC-1 in Thessaloniki. Check out the coverage at Telecom Ramblings.








