San Antonio considers stricter rules for data center construction
San Antonio officials are considering stricter rules for data center construction, including limits on where facilities can operate and a requirement for City Council approval. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is also advocating for air-quality testing, public input and disclosure of projected energy use before projects advance.
San Antonio City Council members are weighing two options for regulating future data centers: restricting the locations where they may operate or requiring direct City Council approval. The proposals are intended to give officials and residents more information and oversight during the development process.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is seeking broader requirements that would combine the two approaches with air-quality testing, public input and disclosure of anticipated energy consumption. The council is expected to make a final decision on the proposed zoning changes Oct. 29.