Dunn Energy Cooperative told the county committee that most modular data-center proposals (2–3 MW) are manageable on local substations but larger projects require transmission upgrades; the co-op recommended zoning focus on land-use controls and asked the county to plan options rather than bar new technologies outright.

The district presented a multi‑year technology plan including device refresh cycles, firewall upgrades, and an AI‑policy committee update; administrators warned that E‑Rate delays could affect category‑2 discounts and urged aligning grant acceptance with FY28 IT planning.

The commission examined Resolution 726-23, a proposed one-year moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated Hamilton County to allow planning staff and utility providers time to study siting and technical impacts; commissioners expressed broad support but debated the appropriate length of the moratorium.

The committee approved a do‑pass recommendation for the Senate Rules substitute for SB132, which adds software replacement and upgrade planning to the state equipment replacement fund to improve agency resiliency and cost predictability.