12-month data center moratorium approved in Homewood
News Clip2:01WBRC 6 News·Homewood, Jefferson County, AL·6/23/2026
The Homewood City Council unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers larger than one megawatt. This temporary suspension allows the city to study the potential community effects of such facilities. The decision was made to assess impacts before further development.
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Gov: Homewood City Council
The Homewood City Council voted unanimously Monday, June 22, to temporarily suspend approval for data centers larger than one megawatt while it studies how facilities like that could affect the community.
Read more: https://www.wbrc.com/2026/06/23/not-intended-oppose-economic-development-or-technological-investment-homewood-approves-12-month-temporary-moratorium-data-centers/
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