Video: Box Elder County Commissioners approve data-center moratorium that does not impact Stratos project
Box Elder County Commissioners have approved a 180-day moratorium on new data centers. The decision was prompted by issues identified during the Stratos project, which will not be impacted by the new moratorium.
The Box Elder County Commissioners in Utah have unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new data centers. The decision, made on June 10, 2026, aims to allow county officials time to address various issues that came to light during the review of the 'Stratos project'.
The Commissioners stated that the temporary halt on new permits is essential to develop more comprehensive regulations and guidelines for future data center developments within the county. However, the approved moratorium specifically states that it will not impact the ongoing Stratos project, which was the catalyst for these new considerations.