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Charlotte data center moratorium nears decision point amid water concerns
The 150-day building moratorium, launched in June, is set to end Nov. 5, with council expected to vote on policy changes as projects cite differing water use plans.
Charlotte is still stuck in an impasse over data center development midway through a 150-day moratorium on building the facilities, after months of local pushback, according to Bisnow. The moratorium began in June and is scheduled to run through Nov. 5, when Charlotte city council members are set to decide on potential policy changes. On Aug. 20, 75 days into the moratorium, Council Member At-Large Dimple Ajmera hosted a town hall featuring city staff, opponents, environmental advocates, and industry representatives, WFAE reported. Opponents at the event cited concerns including displacement and environmental impacts, while industry developers argued that data centers are needed for critical digital infrastructure, WFAE said. Kevin McNulty, representing Digital Realty, said a 12-megawatt, four-story data center at 725 E. Trade St. was not affected by the moratorium because it was already under construction before it took effect. Water use emerged as a central issue for residents, amid drought conditions in North Carolina. WFAE reported that Charlotte’s PowerHouse site plans to use 1.2 million gallons of reclaimed water per day, while Digital Realty’s proposed site would use 35,000 gallons per day.
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