Proposed data center restrictions in Montgomery County
Montgomery County leaders are considering new restrictions on future data centers, which currently lack specific zoning rules in the county or city. These potential updates would focus on regulating water and electricity use, as well as noise levels. Google already operates a data center in the county.
Montgomery County, Tennessee, leaders are currently evaluating new regulatory measures concerning future data center developments. The proposed restrictions aim to update existing county and city zoning rules, which currently do not specifically address data centers.
Officials are considering implementing new guidelines related to water and electricity consumption, and noise levels. The discussion comes as Google already operates a data center within Montgomery County.