Those that already offer tax incentives are updating and extending the perks.
This article originally appeared on Pluribus News.
Lawmakers are looking to capitalize on the projected artificial intelligence-fueled growth in data centers, as states muscle for position as the industry’s most desirable locations.
Some of the more than 30 states currently offering tax incentives for data centers are updating and extending those to bring in more business. Some without incentives want to create them to start vying for the business.
States are also looking to stand out by helping speed the permitting process and by allowing users of large electricity loads, such as data centers, to construct dedicated, on-site power plants.
“We can be anywhere, so why don’t we go where we are welcome,” said Steve DelBianco, president of NetChoice, a tech industry trade group whose members include Amazon, Meta and Google.
NetChoice has testified on legislation around the country, encouraging states to enact and protect data center incentives.
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