Impacting the commercial real estate industry begins with state legislatures and city halls not just Capitol Hill. BOMA International's advocacy team works in close coordination with BOMA's network of local associations to protect the interests of the industry, share model policy language, and track legislative and regulatory activity from coast to coast.
Because BOMA's local associations are closest to the issues affecting their own markets, state and local advocacy is a partnership: BOMA International provides research, talking points, and coordination support, while local associations lead engagement with their own legislators and regulators.
Have questions about our state and local affairs work, need a briefing for a lawmaker or committee meeting, or want help with policy in your area? We're here to help. Please email us at [email protected].
Current Policy Update — State and Local
Data Centers
Data center development is evolving rapidly, driving grid infrastructure needs and affecting economic and policy considerations for commercial real estate. BOMA International’s issue brief provides a snapshot of this landscape, outlining data center fundamentals and drivers while highlighting trends, policy developments, and BOMA’s positions.
For BOMA International, data centers represent a dichotomy of competing interests: some members own and operate data centers, while others face higher utility costs driven by growing data center energy demand. This paper explores a globally significant issue affecting the commercial real estate industry—one that will ultimately play a decisive role in the race for AI dominance.
