Oregon pauses state land deals for data center projects
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has enacted a moratorium on new state land deals for data center projects. This pause on easements, leases, and land sales will last until July of next year. The state plans to review the impact these facilities have on key resources.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has implemented a halt on new data center developments on state-owned land, pausing all related easements, leases, and land sales. This statewide moratorium is set to remain in effect through July of next year.
The decision was made to allow the state to thoroughly review how data center facilities impact Oregon's critical resources. The governor's action signals a focused effort by the state government to assess and potentially regulate the growth of data centers.