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    About the American Digital Infrastructure Coalition

    DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IS
    CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

    America's economy increasingly depends on the infrastructure behind cloud computing, artificial intelligence, communications, healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity and countless digital services used every day.

    The American Digital Infrastructure Coalition brings together the companies building, powering and supporting that infrastructure to advance responsible development, strengthen communities and help America remain a global technology leader.

    Who We Are

    A National, Industry-Supported Organization

    The American Digital Infrastructure Coalition is a national, industry-supported organization dedicated to advancing the responsible growth of digital infrastructure across the United States.

    We bring together developers, operators, utilities, energy providers, technology companies, engineering and construction firms, infrastructure providers, economic development organizations and other stakeholders working to build America's digital future.

    Our work focuses on the issues increasingly shaping digital infrastructure development.

    Community acceptance
    Energy and grid infrastructure
    Public understanding
    Responsible development
    Policy and regulation
    Economic development
    Water and cooling
    Infrastructure investment
    Workforce development
    Community engagement

    Our goal is straightforward: Help America build the digital infrastructure it needs while strengthening the communities where that investment occurs.

    Quick Facts

    Type
    National Industry Coalition
    Scope
    National (United States)
    Focus
    Responsible Digital Infrastructure Development
    Members
    Developers, Operators, Utilities, Technology Companies & Industry Stakeholders

    Why the Coalition Exists

    The Conversation Needs to Start Earlier.

    The infrastructure supporting America's digital economy is expanding at an unprecedented pace.

    At the same time, communities are asking important questions about energy, water, infrastructure, land use, economic impact and the role data centers will play in their future.

    Too often, those conversations begin after misinformation, uncertainty or opposition has already taken hold.

    ADIC exists to help change that.

    We believe the industry must engage earlier, communicate more clearly and provide communities with factual, understandable information about how modern digital infrastructure works and why it matters.

    At the same time, policymakers need informed industry participation when developing the regulations and infrastructure policies that will shape America's ability to compete in the global digital economy.

    Our Mission

    To advance responsible digital infrastructure development

    By bringing together industry, communities and policymakers to improve public understanding, strengthen community relationships and support policies that enable America's digital economy to grow.

    ADVANCE RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT

    Support development practices that allow the industry to grow while thoughtfully addressing energy, infrastructure, water, environmental considerations and community impact.

    STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES

    Encourage meaningful engagement between developers, residents, local governments and community stakeholders while highlighting opportunities for investment, infrastructure and long-term economic growth.

    BUILD AMERICA'S DIGITAL FUTURE

    Support the infrastructure necessary for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, communications, healthcare, financial services, cybersecurity and America's continued technological leadership.

    Community Engagement

    COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE IS
    INFRASTRUCTURE.

    A technically sound project can still face delays when communities do not understand what is being proposed or why it matters.

    Successful digital infrastructure development increasingly requires more than engineering, land and power. It requires trust.

    ADIC promotes earlier engagement, clearer communication and better public education around the issues communities care about most.

    Power & Energy
    Water & Cooling
    Noise
    Infrastructure
    Land Use
    Economic Impact
    Tax Revenue
    Jobs & Workforce
    Environmental Considerations
    Community Investment

    Better information creates better conversations.

    Better conversations create stronger projects.

    Facts Matter

    Countering Misinformation with Facts.

    Data centers are increasingly part of public conversations across America — and those conversations are not always driven by accurate information.

    ADIC works to provide clear, factual and accessible information — respectfully correcting misinformation without attacking residents or dismissing legitimate concerns.

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    ADIC provides clear, factual information about:

    • What data centers actually do
    • Why digital infrastructure is necessary
    • How modern facilities use energy
    • How cooling technologies work
    • How infrastructure is financed and developed
    • The economic impact of major projects
    • How communities can evaluate proposed developments
    • The role data centers play in America's digital economy
    Explore the Fact Check Library

    Economic Development

    INVESTING IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES

    Well-structured digital infrastructure projects can create meaningful economic benefits for host communities. Actual outcomes vary substantially by project, tax structure and jurisdiction.

    Private Capital Investment

    Construction Activity

    Skilled Employment

    Expanded Tax Base

    Infrastructure Investment

    Local Business Opportunities

    Long-Term Economic Development

    Energy & Transmission Investment

    Projects can deliver these benefits depending on the project, community agreements, local tax structures and jurisdiction. ADIC does not claim every data center creates the same benefits.

    Policy & Advocacy

    POLICY THAT ENABLES RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

    America's digital infrastructure needs are growing faster than many existing regulatory and infrastructure frameworks were designed to accommodate.

    ADIC works with industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to support thoughtful policies that enable responsible development while addressing legitimate community and infrastructure considerations.

    Explore Our Policy Priorities
    Data center permitting
    Zoning and land use
    Energy generation
    Transmission
    Grid modernization
    Utility regulation
    Water infrastructure
    Tax & economic development policy
    Workforce development
    Community engagement
    Responsible development standards

    Membership

    JOIN THE COALITION

    ADIC brings together the organizations building, powering and supporting America's digital infrastructure.

    Members help shape the Coalition's priorities, participate in industry working groups, contribute expertise to public education initiatives and support a stronger environment for responsible digital infrastructure development.

    Community Intelligence

    Insights into emerging community concerns, opposition trends and development challenges.

    Policy Intelligence

    Updates and analysis around state and local policies affecting digital infrastructure.

    Industry Working Groups

    Opportunities to collaborate with other industry leaders around major development challenges.

    Public Education Initiatives

    Participation in campaigns designed to improve public understanding of digital infrastructure.

    Research & Insights

    Industry research, community sentiment analysis and development intelligence.

    Leadership Roundtables

    Private discussions involving leaders from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem.

    Industry Voice

    Opportunities to contribute expertise and help shape ADIC's policy and public education priorities.

    Member Access

    Exclusive intelligence resources including the Community Risk & Opposition Tracker.

    Transparency

    The American Digital Infrastructure Coalition is an industry-supported organization. Our members and partners include organizations involved in developing, operating, powering, constructing and supporting digital infrastructure. ADIC is not an independent consumer watchdog. Where ADIC publishes project-specific sponsored or member-supported content, appropriate disclosures are provided.

    Join Us in Advancing Responsible Development

    Help shape the future of responsible digital infrastructure development across America. Join the coalition of leaders building our digital economy responsibly.

    Source: American Digital Infrastructure Coalition Organizational Documents
    Last Updated: August 2026