Raleigh considers 6-month pause on data center development
Raleigh City Council is considering a six-month pause on large-scale data center development and will hold a public hearing before a possible vote. The proposed moratorium follows an application for a large data center on Jones Sausage Road and concerns about noise, energy use and water consumption.
The Raleigh City Council planned a public hearing on whether to impose a six-month moratorium on new large-scale data center development. The proposed pause would not permanently ban data centers, but would give city officials time to develop policies addressing the impacts of major facilities.
The debate began after the city received an application for a large data center on Jones Sausage Road. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said officials must protect residents while preserving the city’s technology-oriented economy. Supporters of the moratorium cited concerns about noise, electricity demand and water use, with the final decision expected after public comment at a City Council meeting.