News Clip1:42ABC11·Orange County, NC
Orange County leaders consider pause on new data-center projects
Orange County leaders are considering a one-year moratorium on new data center projects due to concerns over rapid growth and the strain on water and power resources. Some residents express worries about the environmental and community impact, while other nearby counties are moving forward or have already paused similar developments. Companies like Microsoft and Siemens are involved in data center growth in the broader region.
3/18/2026