Multiple North Carolina Towns Consider Moratoriums on Data Centers
Amid growing concerns over the impact of large data centers, several towns in North Carolina’s Piedmont region are making moves to potentially halt their development. Public hearings are scheduled for Monday, where residents and officials will discuss these proposed moratoriums.
The Greensboro City Council is weighing a 120-day moratorium on data centers that use more than 10 megawatts of electricity. This temporary halt aims to afford city officials enough time to thoroughly examine the potential consequences of these high-power facilities. Similar measures have been considered by other local governments, such as those in Surry, Davie, and Watauga counties.
Crystal Black, a member of the Greensboro City Council, is calling for community involvement in the decision-making process. “Your input will directly shape the final safety standards we adopt,” she stated, emphasizing the importance of public participation. “So please join the conversation and help us guide Greensboro in the future together.”
In addition to Greensboro, Alamance and Yadkin County Commissioners are also hosting public hearings to consider their own moratoriums. Alamance officials are contemplating a six-month pause, while Yadkin is considering a more extended period of up to a year.
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