Greenwood Co. Council approves final reading of one-year moratorium on data centers
Greenwood County Council has approved the final reading of a one-year moratorium on new data center development in the county. This decision, passed by a 4-3 vote, means no new data center projects will be approved for the next 12 months. While the council is not currently negotiating deals, they have been approached by three data center companies.
Greenwood County leaders have enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center development. The Greenwood County Council approved the third and final reading of the moratorium in a 4-3 vote, effectively pausing any new data center approvals in the county for the next 12 months.
FOX Carolina confirmed that the council is not currently negotiating any deals with data center companies, although leaders stated they have been approached by three companies. This decision follows close monitoring by FOX Carolina, indicating a significant local development.