Energy group asks Congress to investigate potentially foreign-backed campaigns against AI data centers
Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, is urging Congress to investigate potential foreign-backed campaigns opposing AI data center development in the U.S. The group claims millions in funding may be flowing to environmental nonprofits to block data center projects, raising concerns about transparency and foreign influence. While some opposition stems from local environmental concerns, the group argues data centers are vital for U.S. economic and national security competitiveness.
- ▪Power the Future sent a letter to Rep. James Comer and Sen. Rand Paul requesting a formal investigation into funding behind opposition to AI data centers.
- ▪The group alleges that nonprofits like the Sierra Club and Earthjustice received millions from donors, possibly including foreign interests, to oppose data center expansions.
- ▪Over $13 million in grants went to environmental donor-advised funds, though it is unclear if the funds were specifically intended to block data centers.
- ▪Power the Future identified 188 local opposition groups across 24 states resisting data center development.
- ▪The group argues data centers are essential for maintaining U.S. competitiveness with global powers like China.
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Tech Energy group asks Congress to investigate potentially foreign-backed campaigns against AI data centers By Leo Briceno, Fox News Published May 3, 2026, 4:17 p.m. ET Originally Published by: Kevin O'Leary discusses Utah AI data center project to rival China Foreign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims Rapid rise of AI puts new urgency on Congress to unleash American energy Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, is asking Congress to take a closer look at opposition to data centers springing up across the country. In a letter to Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) and Sen.
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