Here are today’s most significant data center locality stories — regulatory battles, community opposition, and legal challenges shaping where data centers can be built across the United States.
1. Data center moratorium for 12 months passes in this SC county – The State
South Carolina · Government Policy – Moratorium
A South Carolina county has passed a 12-month moratorium on new data center developments, halting approvals to reassess local impacts. This pause signals growing local government caution about rapid data center growth, affecting project timelines and investment decisions in the region. Read here.
2. Westlake data center agreement temporarily blocked by Tarrant County court – fortworthreport.org
Texas · Lawsuit or Legal Action
A Tarrant County court has temporarily blocked an agreement related to a data center project in Westlake, Texas, pending further legal review. This legal intervention highlights the increasing role of courts in data center development disputes, potentially delaying projects and influencing future agreements. Read here.
3. Cherokee Nation in the US bans data center development – Data Center Dynamics
National · Government Policy – Development Ban
The Cherokee Nation has enacted a ban on data center development within its jurisdiction, effectively halting any new projects on tribal lands. This move underscores the growing influence of sovereign and local authorities in shaping data center siting and could inspire similar actions elsewhere. Read here.
4. Alamance County Commissioners pass one-year data center moratorium – Elon News Network
North Carolina · Government Policy – Moratorium
Alamance County Commissioners have approved a one-year moratorium on data center development to allow time for impact studies and policy updates. This temporary halt reflects rising local government scrutiny on data center growth and may affect project planning in the region. Read here.
5. Data center moratorium hearing set for August 19 in Snohomish County – Lynnwood Times
Washington · Government Policy – Moratorium Hearing
Snohomish County has scheduled a hearing on August 19 to discuss a proposed moratorium on new data center developments. The outcome could set a precedent for regulatory approaches in a key data center market, impacting future project approvals and local industry growth. Read here.
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