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Data center opponents react to Independence passing 180-day moratorium on new projects

Data center opponents react to Independence passing 180-day moratorium on new projects

News ClipKSHB 41 Kansas City·Independence, Jackson County, MO·7/9/2026

The city of Independence unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on new data center and battery energy saving systems (BESS) projects. While enacted, opponents expressed that they wished the moratorium had gone further in its restrictions.

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Independence unanimously approved a resolution Monday imposing a 180-day moratorium on new data center and battery energy saving systems (BESS) projects, but opponents wish it went further.