Louisville Metro Council enacts data center moratorium
The Louisville Metro Council overwhelmingly passed a six-month moratorium on new data center plans. Despite the vote, protesters expressed that the measure did not go far enough and called for more stringent regulations on data centers. The decision will prevent new data center developments in the city for up to six months.
The Louisville Metro Council overwhelmingly passed a moratorium on new data centers during a vote held on Thursday night. The measure, which will halt new data center plans in the city for up to six months, was announced on Friday, August 14th.
Despite the moratorium's passage, protesters were present, indicating that they believe the vote did not go far enough. These groups are advocating for additional regulations on data centers beyond the current six-month pause.
The news was reported by WHAS11, a local news outlet serving Louisville and the surrounding Kentuckiana region.