Town of Lockport to hold hearings on data centers, utility scale battery storage
The Town of Lockport will hold two hearings on July 8 to discuss proposed local laws that would ban data centers and utility-scale battery energy storage systems for 18 months. This moratorium aims to give the town time to develop and pass updated regulations for these types of developments.
The Town of Lockport in New York is scheduled to hold two public hearings on July 8 concerning proposed local laws that would implement an 18-month moratorium on new data center developments and utility-scale battery energy storage systems.
According to Supervisor Mark Crocker, if these moratoriums are approved, they will provide the town with the necessary time to review current regulations and formulate updated laws specifically addressing the construction and operation of these types of facilities. The initiative reflects a proactive approach by the Town of Lockport to manage the future development of such infrastructure within its jurisdiction.