06/17/2026
Data center demand is surging across North America, but power availability now determines what gets built.
Developers are facing:
• Utility capacity constraints
• Interconnection delays
• Long electrical lead times
As a result:
✔️ Power‑first site selection is becoming standard
✔️ On‑site generation and microgrids are increasingly important
✔️ Electrical decisions are happening sooner than ever
Power is no longer assumed. Explore how power is shaping the data center boom in 2026: https://americas.hammondpowersolutions.com/resources/blog/state-of-the-data-center-boom-2026?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=blog&utm_content=datacenter1