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Henderson County is hitting the pause button on new data centers for two years to ensure responsible development and community well-being.

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Planning commission recommends two-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated Henderson County
On Nov. 3 the commission recommended a temporary two-year moratorium on new data-center facilities (including cloud, AI and crypto mining uses) so staff can study infrastructure, setbacks, noise, water and emergency impacts; a resident told the commission two years is "the bare minimum" for research.
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November 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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Jurupa Valley residents are raising alarms over hyperscale data centers, demanding a ban due to severe strain on local resources and environmental concerns.

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Residents and council press for ordinance options after staff flags risks of hyperscale data centers
Staff briefed council on data-center types and potential environmental impacts, then residents urged a full ban on hyperscale data centers; council directed staff to return with ordinance language for a moratorium or ban and with technical analyses on water, energy and noise.
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November 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Avery County has officially hit pause on data centers and cryptocurrency mining for a full year to assess their impact on the environment and community!

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Avery County adopts one-year moratorium on data centers and crypto-mining
The Avery County Board of Commissioners approved a proposed ordinance to impose a one-year moratorium on data centers, data processing facilities and cryptocurrency mining to allow staff and the planning board time to study impacts on water, power, noise and cooling and to draft potential regulatory changes.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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The Tracy City Council has taken a bold step by enacting a 45-day moratorium on data center approvals to assess the potential impact on vital resources after recent concerns.

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Tracy council adopts 45‑day moratorium on data‑center approvals
The City of Tracy on Oct. 20 enacted an urgency ordinance imposing a 45‑day moratorium on new land‑use entitlements, permits and agreements to build data centers while staff studies infrastructure, water and emergency‑response impacts and state regulatory changes.
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October 22, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Scarborough residents are rallying to ban large data centers, citing serious concerns over infrastructure, resources, and community impact ahead of a crucial council vote.

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Scarborough hears public support for banning large data centers; ordinance set for second reading
At a public hearing on proposed zoning language defining and excluding data centers, residents and the state representative urged a prohibition on large-scale data centers because of electricity, water, infrastructure and neighborhood impacts; the ordinance does not specify size and will return Nov. 4 for possible final action.
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October 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Seaside's council just imposed a 45-day pause on new data-center applications to tackle concerns over water, energy demand, and noise pollution.

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Council adopts 45‑day moratorium on new data‑center land‑use applications to study impacts
The council adopted an interim urgency ordinance pausing processing and approval of new data‑center land‑use applications for 45 days to study water and energy demands, noise, backup generation and infrastructure compatibility.
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October 18, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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Councilors in East Longmeadow are grappling with the future of data centers, weighing the potential impacts on water, power, and noise as they consider a proposed prohibition.

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Council refers proposed data‑center prohibition to planning board for study
Facing concerns about water, power and noise, the council voted to send a proposal to prohibit data centers to the planning board for definition and impact analysis rather than immediately adopting a moratorium or outright ban.
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October 17, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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A proposed hyperscale data center in Shawnee County could draw nearly three times the local power capacity, raising serious concerns about skyrocketing costs and grid reliability for residents.

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Residents and experts warn Compass data center could strain grid, raise costs
Multiple residents and an electric‑utility veteran told the commission that a proposed hyperscale Compass data center (as described in public comment) would draw roughly 600 MW — approaching or exceeding local generation/transmission capacity — and that transmission upgrades could impose widespread rate impacts; staff said the Compass CUP is still under review.
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October 13, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Lapeer is hitting pause on data center applications to avoid skyrocketing utility bills and prepare for potential infrastructure challenges—what does this mean for the future of your city?

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Lapeer extends moratorium functionally while city crafts zoning rules for data centers
Commissioners heard staff explain a one‑year moratorium on accepting data‑center applications while the city studies zoning and ordinances; staff warned of potential infrastructure and environmental impacts if communities are unprepared.
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October 12, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Columbia takes a bold step by adopting a temporary moratorium on data center permits to thoroughly assess their impact on the community and environment.

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Columbia adopts temporary moratorium on data-center permits for study
Council approved Ordinance 4596 imposing a temporary moratorium on acceptance and approval of land-use, building and site-plan applications for data centers and high-density computing facilities while infrastructure, environmental, acoustic and utility impacts are studied.
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October 11, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Lawrence Township is taking a bold step to protect its community by introducing ordinances that could ban data centers due to their significant environmental and infrastructure impacts.

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Council introduces ordinance to prohibit data centers in Lawrence Township, citing infrastructure and environmental concerns
Councilmembers introduced ordinances to define and prohibit data centers in all zoning districts; the author said the ordinance aims to address energy, water, noise, heat, and utility impacts and will be referred to the planning board for review.
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October 10, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Tooele County's Planning Commission has hit pause on controversial land-use amendments for data centers amid rising public concerns and calls for independent reviews.

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Planning commission tables land‑use amendments tied to data‑center definition after public outcry
Commissioners voted to table proposed land‑use amendments (TC LUO 2026‑139) that would add a county definition for 'data center' and update chapters 2, 17 and 17A after multiple residents demanded independent studies and peer review and commissioners flagged potential loopholes.
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October 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Tribal leaders warn that the Northeast Connector could jeopardize sacred cultural sites near La Posada, calling for urgent consultation to preserve their heritage.

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Tribal leaders say Northeast Connector threatens cultural sites; ask for early consultation
Leaders of the Reno Sparks Indian Colony told the joint RTC/Storey County meeting that the feasibility report misrepresented an MOU and that confidential maps show numerous cultural-resource sites in the La Posada area; staff acknowledged outreach shortcomings and pledged tribal coordination in NEPA.
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October 4, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Residents are raising alarms over the staggering water consumption of data centers, urging the county to consider a moratorium while crafting new ordinances.

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Residents urge caution over data centers; board hears water‑use and moratorium questions
During the public hearing on Ordinance 80, speakers asked the board to study data‑center impacts, including a cited water‑use figure and the merits of a moratorium; planning staff said the temporary moratorium was to allow drafting of ordinances.
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October 3, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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The North Plains council is grappling with the potential ban on data centers after public outcry over their environmental and community impacts—what will they decide?

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Council opens exploration of data-center ban after wide public concern
Councilor Warrington presented data on data-center types, infrastructure needs, and community impacts. Council directed staff to consult the planning commission and city attorney and return with options rather than making an immediate decision.
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September 30, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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Boulder City residents are rallying against Ballot Question One, fearing that data centers could drain local resources and alter the community's character.

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Residents urge no vote on Ballot Question One over water, power and community character concerns
During public comment, multiple residents urged voters to oppose Ballot Question One that would allow data centers in El Dorado Valley, citing concerns about water and power demand, limited long‑term jobs and threats to Boulder City's small‑town character.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:28 AM
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Commissioner Robert revealed that Geronimo Energy is eyeing a data center in Harmony Township, sparking concerns about its potential impact on local roads and infrastructure.

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Energy firm requests meeting on Harmony Township data-center plans; commissioners flag road impacts
Geronimo Energy reached out to commissioners about possible plans in Harmony Township; commissioners said the county may not have permitting authority but that ingress/egress and road wear could affect county infrastructure and require follow-up with transportation staff.
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September 27, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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Lubbock City Council has voted to pause large-scale data center applications for 90 days, igniting a debate on infrastructure impacts and community needs.

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Lubbock council votes to begin 90‑day process for moratorium on large‑scale data centers
After hours of debate and public comment, the Lubbock City Council voted to direct staff to begin the legal process for a 90‑day moratorium on acceptance, processing or approval of applications for large‑scale data centers (defined in the resolution by electricity and water thresholds). The resolution starts public notices, two hearings and a work session to hear independent experts.
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September 25, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Lafayette City Council is hitting the pause button on new data centers and drone facilities to carefully study their environmental and community impacts.

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Council directs staff to draft 18‑month moratoria on large data centers and commercial drone-landing sites
Facing technical, environmental and safety unknowns, Lafayette council voted to direct staff to prepare moratoria ordinances pausing acceptance and processing of new data‑center developments and commercial advanced-air-mobility (AAM) facilities so the city can study impacts and draft regulations.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Shelby County has hit pause on data-center permits for a year to protect its land and waterways while assessing potential impacts—what's at stake?

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Shelby County board enacts temporary moratorium on data‑center permits
Citing a desire to study potential land and water impacts, the county board approved a one‑year moratorium on data‑center permits to give staff time to assess effects and legal constraints with the state.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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Council members are sounding the alarm over a new state law that could siphon 70% of tax revenue from data centers away from local governments, raising urgent questions about infrastructure and resources.

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Council flags county meeting on data centers, cites tax and infrastructure concerns
Council members urged a representative attend a Sept. 28 county meeting on data centers after reports that the state would take about 70% of new data-center tax revenue; members raised concerns about power lines, water use and local rate impacts and asked staff to prepare for a special meeting.
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September 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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The Spring Grove Village Council is considering a crucial 12-month moratorium on new data centers to assess their impact on the community—could this decision reshape the future of local development?

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Council hears mayoral support for 12‑month data‑center moratorium; law director requests corrected reading of Ordinance 36‑2026
Council heard a mayoral request to support a proposed 12‑month moratorium on data centers to study local impacts; Law Director Van Vogelkenberg said a typographical error in Ordinance No. 36‑2026 has been corrected and asked that the corrected version be read as amended and passed by emergency at the next meeting.
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September 15, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Leavenworth is considering a six-month moratorium on data center developments to ensure proper planning, but opinions are divided on whether this could deter future investment.

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Leavenworth commissioners debate six-month moratorium on data centers to study local impacts
City staff presented a draft six-month moratorium on data centers to give the city time to craft zoning, infrastructure and utility rules; commissioners were split between pausing to prepare rules and concerns the move could signal the city is 'closed for business.'
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September 14, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Putnam County has just enacted a temporary moratorium on medium- and large-scale data center developments to ensure public input and thorough study of their impact!

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Commission adopts temporary planning moratorium on medium- and large-scale data centers
Putnam County adopted Ordinance 2026-614, a temporary moratorium on medium- and large-scale data center development. County counsel said definitions were updated using the Senate staff analysis; the St. Johns Riverkeeper urged protections against ministerial approvals that would bypass public input.
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September 10, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Munising commissioners are grappling with the potential impact of data centers on their landscape and local employment, raising critical questions about zoning and infrastructure before making any decisions.

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Munising commissioners debate potential data-center siting, flag power and land concerns
Commissioners discussed local inquiries about data centers, raising concerns about large land footprints, grid impacts and limited local employment; some urged exploring zoning or ordinance options before any proposals proceed.
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September 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM