
Metro-east city considering stricter rules for data centers during moratorium
News ClipBelleville News-Democrat·Troy, IL·3/13/2026
The city of Troy, Illinois is considering a six-month moratorium on data center proposals while it rewrites regulations for data center development. The moratorium comes after Houston-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure has been exploring potential locations for a data center in Troy, but has faced greater opposition from the community than in other markets.
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Gov: Troy City Council, Troy Planning Commission
Troy officials on Thursday night offered a preview of stricter rules they are considering for data centers. The city originally passed an ordinance on data centers in November. Now, its planning commission has voted to recommend the City Council pass a six-month moratorium on data center proposals