The power of eminent domain and its role in the data center era

Raymond Balaguer Contributor The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating the demand for new and larger data centers. Data centers require vast amounts of electricity, water and physical space. Meeting these needs will likely push utilities to expand grid capacity, water infrastructure, and transmission corridors, potentially triggering the use of the power of eminent domain to secure the necessary land. Now, how can this affect you directly? Eminent domain is a legal authority th