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The Ellensburg City Council unanimously enacted an immediate six-month moratorium on new data center proposals within the city. The ban, effective through April 5, 2027, will give city officials time to review development, permitting, zoning and environmental procedures amid concerns about electricity, water, noise and other impacts.
Cle Elum city leaders have enacted an emergency six-month moratorium on new data centers following public concern over a proposed $200 million AI data center by Blue Fern Development. Residents and officials are worried about the project's impact on water, electricity, and the community's character, though the current proposal may be exempt due to a 2002 development agreement.
The Cle Elum City Council unanimously passed an emergency six-month moratorium on new data centers following a developer's proposal for a 20-megawatt facility. Blue Fern Development's project may still proceed due to a pre-existing development agreement, as the city needs to determine if it qualifies under already permitted commercial or industrial uses. The council aims to use this pause to study and draft new regulations addressing the impact of large computing facilities on local resources and infrastructure.