The development of new data centers is critical to Iowa’s future — bringing new tax revenue, good-paying jobs, and a more modern energy grid to communities across the state.
The development of new data centers is critical to Iowa’s future. These investments will:
- Provide hundreds of millions of dollars in new property taxes to fund local schools, hospitals, roads, public safety, and more – and help local governments cut taxes for Iowans.
- Support meaningful, long-term economic growth in communities across Iowa.
- Create good paying jobs with good benefits both during construction and once the facility is operating
- Enhance the state’s energy infrastructure, creating faster fiber networks and a more modern, reliable electric grid
And the development of data centers will protect Iowa families and businesses.
- Data centers should pay for the energy they use and any necessary upgrades to our energy grid – not Iowa families or other Iowa businesses.
- Iowans deserve a voice in major energy infrastructure decisions. Continued Iowa Utilities Commission review of regulated utilities helps ensure transparency, accountability, public input, and affordable rates for all customers.
- New development should reflect Iowa values by being a responsible community partner, minimizing local impacts, supporting environmental stewardship and respecting the quality of life of the communities where it operates.