Boone County considering moratorium on data center development

The Boone County Area Plan Commission in Indiana has unanimously voted to recommend a moratorium on data center development to the Boone County Commissioners for final approval. This action follows discussions and public concerns regarding the significant water and electricity consumption associated with large-scale data center projects. Residents have voiced worries about the potential strain on local resources and infrastructure. The proposed moratorium aims to provide officials with additional time to study the impacts of data centers and develop appropriate zoning regulations before allowing further development within the county.