Logan County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers
The Logan County Board has voted to enact a 12-month moratorium on data center applications. This decision comes after public opposition to a 500-megawatt data center project proposed by Hut 8 near Latham.
The Logan County Board on Tuesday approved a 12-month moratorium on all new data center applications. The vote was prompted by significant public outcry surrounding a proposed 500-megawatt data center project by Hut 8 near the village of Latham. The moratorium effectively pauses all new data center developments in the county for a year, including the specific proposal that sparked the public debate.
Residents had voiced concerns regarding the massive scale and potential impacts of the Hut 8 project. The board's decision reflects a move to address these concerns and likely allow time for further study or the development of specific regulations for data center construction.