Metro Council to discuss new bill addressing data centers in Nashville at upcoming meeting
A new bill has been filed in the Nashville Metro Council to define data center land use and establish operational restrictions. The proposed regulations include requirements for closed-loop cooling, noise limits, and water and energy sustainability plans. The bill is scheduled for discussion at an upcoming Metro Council meeting and needs three readings to be adopted.
A new bill concerning data center development has been introduced to the Nashville Metro Council by Council member Rollin Horton. The proposed measure aims to formally define data centers as a distinct land use within the city's zoning ordinance, stipulating specific locations where different sizes of data centers would be permitted.
Key provisions of the bill include mandating closed-loop cooling systems, setting noise limits, and requiring data centers to submit comprehensive water and energy sustainability plans, along with annual compliance reports. The bill was filed on a Tuesday and is slated for discussion at the June 2 Metro Council meeting. For the measure to be enacted, it must successfully pass three separate readings by the Metro Council.