Large U.S. Data Center Cancellations Hit at Least 17 in Q3 2026, Most Since 2024

At least 17 large U.S. data center projects were canceled in Q3 2026, the highest quarterly count since 2024. The tally covers projects meeting size or site criteria.

At least four more large projects were canceled from October through Nov. 4. That puts cancellations at a minimum of 21 from July through Nov. 4, nearing the 23 large projects canceled in all of 2025.

Of 69 large projects canceled since 2024 as of Nov. 4, 33 (48%) were canceled because of local opposition, the leading stated reason. Local opposition is counted when residents' pushback is linked to a project's outcome.