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Shelby County Commission weighs future of data centers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission is set to cover major topics in Monday’s meeting, including a look at options for a data center moratorium and more. Commissioners have be… The Shelby County Commission is set to discuss major topics at its meeting, including a potential data center moratorium. The first reading of a proposed ordinance would impose restrictions on data center energy and water usage, and the second reading would impose a year-long moratorium on data centers in the area. This comes after the Memphis City Council voted to pause data center development for four-and-a-half months while Mayor Paul Young conducts a 90-day study to regulate the industry. County Commissioners are also considering removing the county from ongoing litigation between Memphis-Shelby County Schools and a state-imposed oversight board.

Shelby County Commission weighs future of data centers

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Commission is set to cover major topics in Monday’s meeting, including a look at options for a data center moratorium and more.

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