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Policy that enables responsible growth.
POLICYMAKERS & GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
America's digital infrastructure needs are growing faster than many existing regulatory and infrastructure frameworks were designed to accommodate. ADIC works with policymakers to support thoughtful policies that enable responsible development while addressing legitimate community and infrastructure considerations.
Overview
WHY THIS MATTERS
Policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels face complex decisions about data center permitting, zoning, energy generation, transmission, utility regulation, water infrastructure, tax policy, and community engagement. ADIC provides research, policy analysis, and industry perspectives to support informed policymaking — without telling officials what to decide.
ADIC membership gives policymakers and government officials access to policy briefings, research, legislative tracking, and industry collaboration. Members receive regular policy intelligence and can participate in working groups on key issues.
What We Cover
KEY TOPICS
The issues ADIC tracks and provides resources on for policymakers & government officials.
Permitting & Zoning
How states and localities are approaching data center permitting, zoning, and land use regulation.
Energy Policy
Generation, transmission, and grid modernization policy needed to support digital infrastructure growth.
Utility Regulation
How public utility commissions are addressing data center rate structures and cost allocation.
Tax & Economic Development Policy
Tax incentives, PILOT agreements, and economic development frameworks for data center projects.
Water Regulation
How states are addressing data center water use and cooling infrastructure.
Community Engagement Requirements
How policy can encourage early, transparent community engagement by developers.
Resources
RESOURCES FOR POLICYMAKERS & GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
Access ADIC's resources designed to support your work.
Policy Tracker
Track data center legislation, utility tariffs, moratoriums, tax incentives, and regulatory developments across all 50 states.
Research Library
Curated research from government agencies, academic institutions, and industry analysts on digital infrastructure policy.
State Initiatives
State-level educational initiatives providing communities with factual information about digital infrastructure.
Issue Analyses
In-depth analysis of the policy questions surrounding data center development — energy, water, ratepayers, jobs, and land use.
Fact Check Library
Evidence-based analysis of common claims about data centers — useful for preparing for public hearings and legislative debates.
Principles
ADIC's 10 guiding principles for responsible digital infrastructure development.
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, and contribute expertise to public education initiatives.
DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE BRIEF
Stay informed about the policies, projects and community issues shaping America's digital infrastructure future.
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