Prichard City Council considers moratorium on data centers
The Prichard City Council is considering a 480-day temporary moratorium on new data center permits, introduced by Council President Traci Hale. This comes amid significant community opposition to a proposed $93 million data center by Edged Energy, with a vote expected next week.
The Prichard City Council debated a resolution for a 480-day temporary moratorium on new data center permits during its Thursday night meeting. Council President Traci Hale introduced the resolution, citing strong community opposition to the presence of data centers in the area.
The proposed moratorium follows controversy surrounding Edged Energy's $93 million data center project planned for Telegraph Road. Residents have expressed considerable concern over the development, despite the company's claims that the project would create 20 jobs with annual salaries exceeding $70,000.
No vote was taken on the moratorium resolution at Thursday's meeting, but council members indicated that a decision could be made in the upcoming week.