U.S. data centers in Q2 2026

“The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to extend for another 100 days a data center moratorium for unincorporated areas of the county.”

“Despite the county enacting a one-year moratorium on new data centers on May 1, discussions are continuing on a data center proposal in Lecanto, which was initiated before the pause was instituted.”

“In June 2026, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors adopted a 45-day temporary moratorium”

“The moratorium prevents Apex from reviewing or approving applications for the development of data centers (along with associated uses like cryptocurrency mining) until April 27, 2027.”

“The commissioners unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that imposes a 180-day moratorium on new data centers and data center power plants on unincorporated land in Box Elder County.”

“The Augusta Commission on Tuesday imposed a 49-day pause on new data centers, but it doesn't apply to the one that's stirring up controversy.”

“Resolution No. 2026.06.17.A, imposing a 12-month temporary moratorium on data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities.”

“voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a six-month moratorium on data centers.”

“Minneapolis City Council members approved a five-month pause on new data center development Thursday.”

“The Inver Grove Heights City Council voted 3-2 Friday to approve the third and final reading of a one-year interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on new data center development within the city.”

“the Manitowoc County Board unanimously approved an 18-month moratorium on data center permitting Tuesday night.”

“The Dane County Board unanimously approved a data center moratorium Thursday, pausing zoning permit applications for hyperscale data centers until December 2027.”

“On May 4, city council members passed a 60-day moratorium on data center planning and development.”

“Commissioners voted unanimously on April 21 to establish a one-year pause on data center construction across the county.”

“The Board of Commissioners voted on May 4 to adopt a 12-month data center moratorium.”

“Commissioners adopted a six-month data center moratorium on June 15, which will expire in December.”

“Charlotte City Council unanimously voted to enact the moratorium Monday night.”

“The moratorium takes effect immediately and will remain in place until either December 31, 2026, or earlier if amendments to the City's Zoning Code regarding data centers are approved by City Council.”

“Logan County Board members on May 19 voted 6-4 in favor of the moratorium”

“The three-member board unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on the construction of data centers within Montgomery Township.”

“DeKalb County commissioners have approved a 100-day extension of a moratorium on new data center applications, keeping the pause in place through the end of September.”

“The legislature passed it on Monday with eight votes in favor and one excused.”

“ancillary to an existing or permitted use and less than 20MW or eligible for an Economic Development Special Permit”

“more than 350 residents attended”

“passed a resolution affirming local authority”

“The Seattle City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to impose a one-year emergency moratorium on new large data centers inside the city limits, responding to concerns about the implications of AI for the city's power grid, water supply, utility rates, and economy.”

“Governor Janet Mills today notified the Maine Legislature that she has vetoed L.D. 307, An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data Centers.”

“After Mills vetoed the bill Friday, the House of Representatives took up the legislation again, voting 72-65 on the bill, failing to secure two-thirds of lawmaker support needed to override the governor's action.”

“Before unanimously passing a 12-month moratorium on the construction of data centers, Providence Township trustees had little discussion – but several residents shared their thoughts prior to the April 15 vote.”

“Elbert County's Board of Commissioners (BOC) pumped the brakes on any future data center construction in Elbert County by approving a six-month moratorium on data center facilities.”

“The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved a 180-day data center moratorium to review the county's data center ordinance at its Tuesday night meeting.”

“imposing a 45-day citywide moratorium on data center development applications”