As more N.C. communities consider local data center proposals, Extension employees may be approached by community members, elected officials, industry partners, news media or others with questions or requests to get involved.

As part of a land-grant university, NC State Extension provides objective, research-based information that helps people make informed decisions. We do not endorse or oppose individual projects, organizations or policy proposals. Our role is to inform conversations, not advocate for particular outcomes.

To help you with these situations, we've developed internal guidance that outlines Extension's role, provides sample responses and shares key resources that provide background information on topics commonly associated with data centers.