Data center debate hits York County
York County Council in South Carolina has passed the first reading of a proposed nine-month moratorium on data centers. Residents are actively opposing data center development in the community, expressing frustration at a public meeting. The potential impact of the moratorium on existing or planned projects, such as a QTS data center, remains uncertain.
York County Council in South Carolina has advanced a proposal for a nine-month moratorium on data center development, passing its first reading. The measure still requires two additional readings and a public hearing before it can be finalized, according to county leaders.
The proposal follows significant public outcry, with residents reportedly packing the council chambers to voice their strong frustration and desire to halt data center projects in their community. The debate centers on whether the proposed moratorium will affect existing facilities, such as a QTS data center, a question county officials state is still to be determined pending further legislative steps and public input.