City echoes county 2-year moratorium on data centers
The Crossville Council has taken the initial step to adopt a two-year moratorium on data center development within city limits. The proposed ordinance will require two additional readings and public votes before it can be added to the Municipal Code. Concerns about electrical power and water consumption by data centers are underlying the discussions.
The Crossville Council initiated action on Tuesday evening to implement a two-year moratorium on data centers within its city boundaries. The proposed ordinance is currently in its nascent stage, requiring two more public readings and subsequent votes by the council to be officially incorporated into the Municipal Code.
This move by the city reflects broader concerns, including the significant demand data centers place on electrical power grids and local water resources, issues that are increasingly central to discussions surrounding data center proliferation across the country.