Broward County moves toward one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers

Broward County moves toward one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers

News ClipWPLG Local 10·Broward County, FL·10/20/2026

The Broward County Commission voted unanimously to begin the process of imposing a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas. Commissioners cited concerns about impacts on residential communities, water supplies and electricity costs.

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Gov: Broward County Commission
The Broward County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to begin the process of imposing a one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers in unincorporated areas of the county, citing concerns about the facilities’ potential impact on residential communities, water supplies and electricity costs.