Virginia Beach puts the brakes on big data centers
Virginia Beach City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new large-scale and hyperscale data centers. This pause allows officials to develop new regulations for the industry, addressing community concerns about electricity, water consumption, and noise.
The Virginia Beach City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on the development of new large-scale and hyperscale data centers. This decision comes as city officials seek to establish comprehensive regulations for the rapidly growing industry within the city.
The move aims to address significant community concerns regarding the environmental and quality-of-life impacts of data centers. Specific issues highlighted include the substantial consumption of electricity and water, as well as disruptive noise levels generated by some facilities. The council emphasized its commitment to maintaining Virginia Beach's quality of life while navigating future development.