News & Resources
News & Resources
Statements, opinion, and plain-language explainers on digital infrastructure in Florida.
The truth about data centers and water
Water is the first objection at every data center hearing. Modern cooling and Florida's permitting law both look different from the assumption driving it.
September 1, 2026
5 Common Myths About Data Centers
Data centers generate plenty of strong opinions, and some of the concerns communities raise are legitimate. Water, electricity, noise and local impacts are all things communities should ask about before a project gets built. But some claims go further than the evidence does. Here are five common myths and what the research and real-world experience actually tell us.
August 24, 2026
What Communities with Data Centers are Doing with the Dollars
Data centers are usually discussed in megawatts, square footage and resource demands. Less attention gets paid to what happens after the tax bill gets paid. That matters. Communities should set high standards for water, energy, noise, location and other impacts on quality of life. But when those protections are in place and responsible projects move forward, communities should also consider what the investment can make possible.
August 18, 2026
Community Considerations for Data Center Siting
Planning questions Florida local governments can use to evaluate proposals
August 17, 2026
Water, Power, Noise and More: Understanding the Data Center Debate
Every community weighing a proposed data center hears the same concerns raised again and again. Some are well documented. Others are exaggerated in either direction. Here is a plain look at what is actually at stake.
August 17, 2026
Data Centers in Florida
A plain-language primer for local officials and residents
August 17, 2026
You Use a Data Center Dozens of Times a Day. Here’s How.
Ask most people what a data center does, and you'll probably hear a shrug or a guess involving "the cloud." That's understandable. These facilities operate quietly in the background, supporting many of the digital services people use every day without most of us ever thinking about where those services actually run.
August 6, 2026
Understanding Data Center Development in Florida
The Florida Digital Infrastructure and Security Alliance is a Florida-based trade association representing companies and experts across technology, energy, water and infrastructure. FDISA advocates for responsible digital infrastructure policy and serves as an evidence-based resource for communities evaluating data center proposals.
July 14, 2026
Data Centers, Explained: What They Are and Why Florida Cares
A primer on what data centers do, how they use power and water, and what responsible siting looks like.
June 24, 2026
FDISA materials are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute legal, tax, engineering, environmental, energy, regulatory, or other professional advice.