News ClipPost and Courier·Colleton County, SC
After passing moratorium, Colleton County quickly advances data center zoning changes$
Colleton County, SC, has advanced new zoning ordinances for data centers and battery energy storage systems, following the enactment of a six-month moratorium in July. This move has drawn criticism from residents and environmental groups, who argue that the new policies do not adequately protect the local environment and are being crafted to accommodate specific development proposals. A previous 1,000-megawatt data center proposal by Eagle Rock Partners faced significant opposition, and two residents have filed a lawsuit against the county over prior zoning changes.
8/12/2026
