Mayoral executive order sets up new rules for data centers as Johnson pushes for temporary moratorium
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued an executive order establishing new rules for data centers, as his administration also pushes for a temporary moratorium on their development. The initiative aims to pause data center construction in the short term while regulations are updated to address their impacts.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration in Chicago is targeting the environmental and infrastructural impact of data centers. A mayoral executive order has been issued to establish new rules for data centers, signaling a shift in how the city will oversee their development.
Concurrently, Mayor Johnson is advocating for a temporary moratorium on new data center construction. The objective is to halt development in the short term, allowing the city to update and refine existing regulations to better account for the demands and mitigate the negative impacts associated with modern data center operations.