Panama City considers one-year moratorium on data centers
Panama City commissioners held a public hearing for a proposed one-year moratorium on large-scale data centers. The pause would allow leaders to address concerns regarding water, power, and neighborhood impact. The commissioners aim to find a permanent solution for data center development during this period.
Panama City, Florida, commissioners convened a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss a proposed one-year moratorium on the development of large-scale data centers. The temporary halt aims to provide city leaders, including Commissioner Brian Gringer of Ward 3, time to address significant concerns such as water and power consumption, as well as the potential impact on local neighborhoods.
This hearing marked the first of two scheduled public discussions, with commissioners expressing their intent to establish a long-term strategy for future data center development within the city during the proposed pause.