Alamance County Commissioners pass one-year data center moratorium
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on data center development in the county. This decision followed a public hearing where numerous residents spoke in favor, allowing the county time to research potential effects and implement proper regulations. The moratorium is in effect until August 2027 and includes deadlines for progress on research and a reevaluation before its expiration.
The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development within the county, effective until August 2027. The decision was made during a business meeting following a public hearing on August 17, which lasted over two hours and featured more than 23 speakers advocating for the moratorium.
County Attorney Rik Stevens explained that the moratorium is intended to provide the county with time to thoroughly research data centers and their potential local impacts. The five commissioners expressed concerns about adequate regulation and the need to protect the county's interests, with Commissioner Samuel Powell stating the necessity to