Data Center Coalition President Discusses Energy Concerns and Moratorium Proposals
Data Center Coalition president Josh Levi addressed concerns about data center energy consumption and proposed moratoriums in a May 18, 2026 interview. He argued that a nationwide moratorium could disrupt essential services.
urbanmilwaukee.comData Center Coalition president Josh Levi discussed industry responses to rising scrutiny over data center energy use in a May 18, 2026 interview on the POLITICO Energy podcast. S. " He spoke with POLITICO Energy host Manuel Quiñones about energy consumption, moratorium proposals, and the sector's engagement with policymakers.
The Data Center Coalition represents major tech companies and data center developers. Levi described how the group is addressing political and policy questions about power demand. He also addressed whether data centers could become a significant issue in future elections.
The interview was published on May 18, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.
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