Spartanburg County approves data center moratorium with exceptions
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Spartanburg County Council approved a moratorium on new data centers. The 12-month pause, however, includes exceptions for facilities with a combined electrical load of less than 65 IT megawatts and those located on former industrial sites. These exceptions were added through amendments.
From postandcourier.com
Why it matters
The approval of the moratorium changes Spartanburg County's land use and economic development policy. William Crawford and Brian Stone lobbied against a full moratorium, arguing that smaller data centers help keep rates down.
From postandcourier.com
Who's involved
- William CrawfordLobbied against an all-out moratorium on data centers
- county councilGave final approval to the moratorium on new data centers
- Spartanburg CountyThe county where the moratorium on data centers was approved
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