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Research and perspectives

Published work from other organizations.

Federation of American Scientists, August 11, 2026, Research account

How researchers found eight agreements

A documented search method and leads for further collection. The reported count describes that search, not a national census.

Bipartisan Policy Center, July 29, 2026, Policy research

How to evaluate a proposed project

Considerations from interviews and roundtables covering siting, resources and community engagement. A convening synthesis, not a universal contract. Acknowledges JPMorganChase and other funders.

NAACP, 2026 file, Model template

A community benefits drafting reference

Sample language on representation, reporting and accountability. An advocacy template that requires local review; it is not an executed data center agreement.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Government resource hub

Resources for municipal negotiations

An index of technical assistance, agreement examples and templates. Linked resources retain their original authors and limitations.