U.S. Sustainable Data Center Market to See $116B Investment Surge by 2031
Event summary
- U.S. sustainable data center market investment to grow from $59.47B in 2025 to $116.43B by 2031, a CAGR of 11.85%.
- Power capacity expected to reach 12,144 MW by 2029.
- Southeastern U.S. leads with 30.87% of sustainable data center investments in 2025, projected to rise to 31.17% by 2031.
- Operators shifting from diesel generators to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for backup power.
- Intelligent PDUs and sustainable construction practices gaining traction.
The big picture
The surge in investment in sustainable data centers is driven by the rising demand for AI and high-performance computing, which requires advanced power and cooling systems. This shift is not only a response to environmental concerns but also a strategic move to reduce long-term operating costs and improve energy efficiency. The market's growth is expected to be concentrated in the Southeastern U.S., but other regions are also poised for significant expansion.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How evolving environmental regulations will impact the pace of adoption for sustainable data center technologies.
- Technological Innovation
- Whether advancements in cooling systems and power management can keep up with the demands of AI and HPC workloads.
- Geographic Expansion
- The pace at which sustainable data center investments will expand beyond the Southeastern U.S. to other regions.
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