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September 26, 2026

Palm Beach County Enacts One-Year Moratorium on Data Centers

  • Commissioners voted 6-0 to pause new data center applications for one year.
  • The moratorium targets data centers with a peak electrical load of at least 50 megawatts.
  • Residents expressed fears over environmental impacts and rising utility bills.
  • The move follows President Trump's comments advocating for data center development.

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