CNBC
There is 'a lot more pushback' on data center construction, Berkshire CEO Greg Abel tells CNBC
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel told CNBC that data center construction projects are facing increased opposition. Abel did not provide specific locations, project details, or quantified metrics regarding the resistance. Berkshire Hathaway, which owns utility companies that support energy-intensive infrastructure, has interests in energy demand related to data center development.
