This Is Server Country: AI, Power, and the Remaking of Rural America
bookA 402-page investigation into America's trillion-dollar AI data center buildout and its impact on rural communities
period: 2026-present
tech:
AI InfrastructureData CentersEnergy PolicyPower GridRural America
Why are tech giants building trillion-dollar facilities in rural America? What happens to the communities, the farmland, and the power grid?
Available on Amazon: Paperback ($19.99) | Kindle ($9.99)
Overview
This Is Server Country documents the largest private infrastructure buildout in American history. Over $1 trillion in announced investment. 604 documented projects across all 50 states. 131.7 gigawatts of planned power capacity. This book explores the land rush, power demands, and community conflicts that emerge from the AI infrastructure buildout reshaping rural America.
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced Investment | Over $1 trillion |
| Documented Projects | 604 across all 50 states |
| Planned Power Capacity | 131.7 GW |
| Pages | 402 |
| Chapters | 14 |
Topics Covered
- The AI data center land rush and its parallels to railroads and interstate highways
- Power grid demands and energy policy implications
- Community impacts and engagement strategies
- The role of hyperscalers and NVIDIA in reshaping rural landscapes
- How townships, citizens, and policymakers can navigate this transformation
Purchase
- Paperback ($19.99)
- Kindle ($9.99)
- ISBN: 979-8-9943457-3-3 (paperback), 979-8-9943457-2-6 (ebook)
- Book Website: servercountry.org