Cornwall proposes ban on data centers, large battery facilities
News ClipThe Lakeville Journal·Cornwall, Northwest Hills Planning Region County, CT·9/23/2026
The town of Cornwall, Connecticut, is proposing a ban on new data centers and large-scale battery storage facilities. This action is driven by concerns from the Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman, Anna Timell, regarding the significant water and electricity demands of such facilities. The town aims to prevent developers from attempting to build these facilities in Cornwall.
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Gov: Cornwall Planning & Zoning Commission, Cornwall Town Government
Connecticut is making it easier for these data centers. We are concerned about the water and electricity needed for them. We don’t want them. — P&Z; Chairman Anna TimellCORNWALL — Cornwall is moving to shut the door on data centers and large-scale battery storage facilities before a developer attemp...