Linn County weighs a data center moratorium this morning
Linn County Board of Supervisors is expected to discuss a possible moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas until the end of 2027. This potential moratorium would not impact existing projects in Cedar Rapids but could affect a proposed center near the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to discuss a potential moratorium on data center development in unincorporated areas of the county. The three-member board will consider imposing a pause on new projects until the end of 2027, according to Reporter Grace Nieland.
While this proposed moratorium would not affect two data center projects currently under construction within Cedar Rapids, it could impact a proposed facility located near the Duane Arnold Nuclear Facility, which is anticipated to be back online in 2029. This discussion represents a significant development in the ongoing local dialogue regarding data center expansion.