Edmonson County Fiscal Court Enacts One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers, AI Facilities, and Crypto Mining Operations

Edmonson County Fiscal Court Enacts One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers, AI Facilities, and Crypto Mining Operations

News Clipthe edmonson voice·Edmonson County, KY·6/9/2026

Edmonson County Fiscal Court has enacted a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, and cryptocurrency mining operations. This decision temporarily halts the development of high-intensity computing facilities in the county.

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Gov: Edmonson County Fiscal Court

Edmonson County Fiscal Court has officially enacted a one-year moratorium on the establishment of new large-scale data centers, artificial intelligence facilities, and cryptocurrency mining operations within its jurisdiction. This action places a temporary halt on the development of such high-intensity computing facilities. The decision by the county's governing body means that for the next year, no new projects fitting these descriptions will be permitted to proceed in Edmonson County, Kentucky.