Charlotte leaders weighing on potential pause to data center development (opens original article in a new tab)

Charlotte leaders are considering a 150-day pause on data center development to assess potential health and safety risks, with some council members supporting the moratorium while opposing further freezes on approved projects.

• A five-month moratorium on data center development is under consideration in Charlotte.
• Councilwoman Victoria Watlington supports the pause to gather evidence but opposes halting already permitted projects.
• The city council is aligning with state legislation requiring data centers to recycle water and pay for power grid updates.