Data center costs a burden to taxpayers
Op-Ed relying on Cooper Center research on data centers in Ohio.
Akron Beacon Journal
Energy
150-MW solar project will be Virginia county's primary energy source
Cooper Center's solar database helps Virginians track solar projects statewide.
Solar Power World
Data centers raise electricity prices, economists warn. Will you see it in your bill?
Proposals to build data centers are cropping up all over Michigan; Cooper Center econ team weighs in on the impacts.
Oakland Press
Madison pauses data center approvals for one year
The Madison Common Council voted Tuesday to pause approving land use for new data centers, citing Cooper Center research.
WMTV 15 News
Cooper Center Releases Comprehensive Findings on Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
Press release regarding Cooper Center work on data centers in the Great Lakes region.
Economic, Fiscal and Energy-related Impacts of Data Centers in the Great Lakes Region
A white paper regarding data centers and their economic and energy impacts in the Great Lakes region, carried out by the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and supported by the Joyce Foundation.
Michigan data center development trails other Great Lakes states
Michigan is behind its neighboring Great Lakes states in developing data centers, according to Cooper Center expert.
The Detroit News
Virginia’s solar trends have changed: Approvals are up, denials are down.
In 2024, Virginia localities rejected more megawatts than they approved. A Cooper Center database shows that in 2025, that trend has reversed.
Cardinal News
Tech Giants Rush to Solar Amid Data Center Grid Strain
Companies are investing billions in solar power projects as traditional grid capacity proves insufficient for massive data center energy demands.
Data Center Knowledge
Spanberger inherits a data center boom. What will she do about it?
Cooper Center experts help explain how Virginia’s energy grid is under pressure as data centers multiply.
Technical.ly