US data centre backlash to boost Legrand

Legrand chief executive Benoît Coquart believes growing backlash against energy-intensive data centres in the United States will ultimately benefit the company by driving demand for its efficient solutions.

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FILE PHOTO: A view of a field with a sigh against the construction of a data center, during the US midterm elections on Election Day, in Leavenworth County, Kansas, US, November 3, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo

LEGRAND SA could capitalize on rising regulatory hurdles in the United States as political shifts amplify community opposition to energy-intensive infrastructure. CEO Benoît Coquart outlined the growth path following midterm election results.