Data Centers in the Midwest and Beyond

Published by REAMP

Written and Illustrated by Ruthie Davis

Quarter 1 2025

Data centers consume a whole lot of electricity and water, and they are growing rapidly. This growth is catalyzing major changes in our energy system, among other impacts. The data center landscape is ever-changing; this report covers the fundamentals and a snapshot of what’s going on in the Midwest as of May 2025.