Can a power company take your land to support a data center? It depends

The Conversation—Data centers used 4% of US electricity in 2024; demand rising. Courts allow condemnation for in-state customer lines but landowners can challenge purely cross-state routes.

• The Conversation — Data centers used 4% of US electricity in 2024; demand rising. Courts allow condemnation for in-state customer lines but landowners can challenge purely cross-state routes.
• The Hill — Power analysts warn data center electricity demand will drive up consumer energy costs after a high-price grid auction