Charleroi OKs 6-month pause on data centers

Charleroi OKs 6-month pause on data centers

News ClipMon Valley Independent·Charleroi, Washington County, PA·9/10/2026

The Charleroi Council has unanimously adopted a 180-day moratorium on new data center development. This decision pauses potential data center projects in the borough for six months.

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The Charleroi Council recently took a significant step by unanimously voting to enact a 180-day moratorium on all potential data center development within the borough. This decision effectively places a six-month pause on any new projects related to data centers.

The council's action reflects a proactive approach to managing the future growth and impact of such facilities in the area.