Charlotte Considers Extension of Data Center Moratorium
Charlotte City Council members and residents are considering an extension to the city's existing 150-day moratorium on new data centers, which is currently halfway through its term. City staff provided an update to a council committee on potential actions once the moratorium lifts on November 5. The discussion indicates that a moratorium extension remains a possibility.
Charlotte City Council members and concerned residents are discussing the potential extension of an existing 150-day moratorium on new data centers in the city. The current moratorium, which began earlier this year, is nearing its halfway mark and is set to expire on November 5.
During a recent meeting, Deputy City Manager Alyson Craig and Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Heather Bolick provided an update to the council's transportation, planning and development committee. Their discussion focused on the city's options regarding data center development once the current moratorium concludes. The ongoing dialogue suggests that an extension of the development pause remains a viable consideration for the city.