Panama City considers one-year moratorium on data centers
Panama City commissioners are considering a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers. A public hearing was held to discuss the proposed pause, which would allow leaders to address concerns related to water, power, and neighborhood impact. The city hopes to find a permanent solution for future data center development during this year-long period.
Panama City is considering a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers within the city limits. City commissioners held a public hearing to discuss the proposed pause, which aims to temporarily block developers from building new facilities.
The moratorium would allow city leaders time to thoroughly evaluate and address concerns regarding the impact of data centers on local water resources, power grid capacity, and overall neighborhood effects. This was the first of two public hearings on the issue.
Commissioners expressed their hope that during this one-year period, they can work through complex issues and develop a permanent solution for the future of data center development in Panama City.