Nelson County Fiscal Court passes 1-year moratorium for data centers
The Nelson County Fiscal Court has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction. This pause allows county officials time to assess existing policies and infrastructure capacity before considering new proposals. The decision received support from community members.
The Nelson County Fiscal Court in Kentucky has approved a one-year moratorium on the construction of new data centers within the county, effective immediately. The decision was made during a Tuesday meeting following discussions with community members.
County officials stated the purpose of the moratorium is to provide a dedicated year to thoroughly evaluate current policies and the existing infrastructure's capacity. This assessment aims to ensure a "common sense approach" to future data center proposals, according to statements made by community members who supported the measure. The temporary ban will prevent any new data center proposals from being accepted for the next 12 months.