Mace seeks data center moratorium in South Carolina
Rep. Nancy Mace has called for a one-year moratorium on new data centers in South Carolina, citing concerns about rising energy costs for residents. She proposes that after the moratorium, data centers should be required to provide their own power, rather than burdening the state's power grid and consumers.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has publicly advocated for a one-year moratorium on new data center developments across South Carolina. Her call comes ahead of the gubernatorial primary, where she is seeking the Republican nomination.
Mace argues that data centers are significantly increasing energy demand within the state, leading to higher electricity bills for families and small businesses. She stated, "South Carolina is not Big Tech's personal power grid," emphasizing that these companies should not rely on state residents to subsidize their operations.
The Congresswoman's proposal aims to provide South Carolina with an opportunity to establish new regulations. Her goal is to ensure that, once the moratorium concludes, data centers are required to be self-sufficient in their power generation, or they will not be permitted to operate in the state. This initiative reflects growing skepticism within local communities regarding the expansion of data centers and their potential impact on energy infrastructure and costs.