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- Sep 16ZONING·FloridaHeadline onlytcpalm.com · Florida · also at Yahoo
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·FloridaOrange County commissioners expressed support for a temporary moratorium on new data centers to allow time for developing regulations, with Commissioner Kelly Martinez Semrad advocating for at least a one-year pause. The board could vote on the proposal Dec. 1, citing concerns over the lack of current zoning rules and potential impacts on water, electricity, and noise.floridapolitics.com · Florida
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·FloridaIn Florida's gubernatorial race, Democrat David Jolly has promised a statewide moratorium on data center construction, while Republican Byron Donalds has softened his previous support for the facilities following public opposition but backs a state regulatory law. The debate centers on data centers' demands on water and electrical resources amid broader concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on employment and communities.Florida Phoenix · Florida
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Leon Co., FLLeon County commissioners unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on large-scale data center applications to develop regulations addressing these facilities' potential impacts on water, electricity and infrastructure before projects arrive.wtwcfox · Leon Co., FL
- Sep 16MORATORIUM·Orange Co. (FL), FLOrange County commissioners expressed support Tuesday for a temporary moratorium on large artificial intelligence data centers, joining 16 other Florida counties that have enacted similar bans. County staff will study concerns including zoning, water consumption, electricity loads, and noise impacts before commissioners potentially revisit the issue in December.Central Florida Public Media · Orange Co. (FL), FL
- Sep 16UTILITIES·Chatham Co., GAHeadline onlysavannahnow.com · Chatham Co., GA
- Sep 16NEWS·Montgomery Co. (TN), TNServerfarm has expanded its revolving credit facility to $3.89 billion with an additional $895 million closing last month, funding data center projects across North America including campuses in Houston, Clarksville, and Atlanta.DCD · Montgomery Co. (TN), TN
- Sep 16LAWSUIT·Shelby Co., TNArkansas Advocate: Arkansas lawmakers question utility on data center projects, impact on ratepayersArkansas lawmakers questioned Entergy officials Tuesday about data center projects and the utility's decision to charge ratepayers for a solar and battery storage facility serving Google's West Memphis facility. Republican Senator Mark Johnson criticized Entergy's lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette over reporting on power agreements and expressed concern about a new rider adding $22.81 to his power bill.Magnolia Reporter · Shelby Co., TN
- Sep 16NEWSHeadline onlyrocketcitynow.com
- Sep 16MORATORIUMThe Marysville City Council unanimously adopted a 12-month moratorium on data centers Monday. The ordinance pauses new data center development applications while the Planning Commission and city staff review zoning regulations and address stakeholder concerns.The Marysville Advocate
- Sep 16ZONINGThe Brookwood City Council unanimously approved rezoning for a proposed three-data-center project despite resident concerns about power demand, noise, environmental impacts, and proximity to the middle school. Additional approval steps are required before construction can begin.WVUA 23
- Sep 16ZONINGThe Brookwood City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request for a proposed data center site despite resident concerns about power demand, noise, environmental impact, and proximity to a middle school. Additional approvals are required before construction can begin.WVUA 23