Louisville Metro Council approves 6-month moratorium on new data center projects

The Louisville Metro Council has approved a six-month moratorium on the development of new data center projects within the metro area. The legislative body voted 24-1 in favor of the measure, which will temporarily halt new data center construction.

The ordinance now proceeds to the desk of Mayor Craig Greenberg for his signature, which would enact the moratorium. This decision by the Metro Council reflects local governmental action concerning the rapid expansion of data infrastructure.