Charlotte City Council eyes data center moratorium extension
Charlotte City Council is considering extending a data center moratorium beyond its projected November 5 expiration. The city requires more time to review research from the World Resources Institute and conduct technical studies on regulatory tools like capacity verification and cooling standards. A public hearing is scheduled for October 12 to discuss the potential extension.
The Charlotte City Council is contemplating an extension of its existing data center moratorium, which is currently set to expire on November 5. Council members are scheduled to vote Monday night to establish a public hearing for October 12 to discuss the proposed extension.
According to city officials, the additional time is necessary to thoroughly examine research conducted by the World Resources Institute regarding the impacts of data centers. City staff also plan to undertake technical research to develop potential regulatory tools, including capacity verification and cooling standards for data center operations.