City of Prichard to host public hearing on data center
The City of Prichard is holding a public hearing for a proposed data center by Edged Energy after the city council did not vote on a business permit proposal. The council is split on moving forward with the data center, which is off Telegraph Road, and also did not vote on a proposed 180-day data center moratorium. The public hearing is scheduled for August 13th at Prichard City Hall.
The City of Prichard, Alabama, will host a public hearing regarding a proposed data center.
This decision follows a recent city council meeting where members opted not to vote on a proposed 180-day moratorium on data centers or on a business permit application from Edged Energy. Edged Energy seeks to operate a data center off Telegraph Road. The city council remains divided on the project's potential benefits and whether it aligns with the city's broader economic development strategies, with some members questioning if this is the only viable path to attract new business.
The public hearing for Edged Energy's business permit is scheduled for Thursday, August 13th, at 4:00 PM at Prichard City Hall. Councilmembers Traci Hale and Roy Smith expressed differing views on moving forward with the data center proposal.